City and fair association seek funding pact before Lakewood work
Alderman Albert Thomson reported a hitch in negotiations with the Southeastern Fair association over the Lakewood project. A city committee, awaiting a $75,000 pledge from the chamber of commerce, will review the contract with fair representatives. The panel will meet Tuesday and report at a special Thursday session.
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General Council
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Lakewood
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the Fair Association
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Presbyterian Laymen Gather at Charlotte
Charlotte Presbyterian laymen gathered for the Southern Presbyterian missionary convention in Charlotte M C at 4 p m registering delegates reached the one thousand mark and expect to double before opening Tuesday four days of sessions will feature noted speakers including John R Mott of New York.
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M. C
Presbyterian Churches of the
Women Aid War Effort and Push for Suffrage
London reports that English women are aiding wounded soldiers and funding relief, while suffragists gain quiet government tolerance as militants focus on wartime service. American promotions tout Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women and Pellets for liver and digestive ailments.
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London
England
America
Various Forms of Headache and Anti-kamnia Remedy
Dr J W Bay of Blockton Alabama explains headache causes and treatment. He promotes Anti-kamnia Tablets for relief during attacks and recommends keeping bowels regular with Actoids. Patients advised to carry AK Tablets for instant relief and to seek brogists for Anti-kamnia Tablets.
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J. W. Bay
Blockton
Ala
Patro lman Dey Fired From the Macon Force
Macon Ga February 15 Special Patrolman A W Dey of the Macon police department was dismissed by the civil service commission after refusing to resign while under suspension for non performance of duty The charges stem from a Cherry street fight in which Edmondson Harris and Greer were involved and Dey failed to intervene The commission ruled a patrolman cannot resign while suspended The case includes additional arson and liquor charges against Edmondson Harris and Bradley with trial postponed to tomorrow
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Greer
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Homer Bradley
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Welsh Revival Song Draws Huge Atlanta Audience
The Welsh Revival Song moved thousands at Charles M. Alexander's Chapman Alexander revival in Atlanta Monday night. The 1,300 voice choir and Browns powerful delivery delved into spiritual fervor as attendees sang along, signaling a strong revival mood in the city.
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J. Walter LeCraw
Qo Lord
Charles M. Alexander
Mob attack ends suspect in Brookville Mississippi riot
A Black man named Alexander Fhlill captured by a mob near Brookville on February 15 died in the incident after allegedly striking Terrill Kemp, a local constable who was attempting an arrest on a minor charge. Kemp was struck to the ground as the confrontation unfolded.
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Terrill Kemp
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Revival Urged by Chapman in Atlanta Meeting
Old time revival urged by Dr Chapman who calls for earnest prayers for revival and lost souls. Announcements include 3 pm services, women only next Sunday, topics on sin and prayer, with no Saturday service. Chapman and Dr Witte close with prayers and promise that holy spirit will bless Atlanta.
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the Constitution
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Dodson’s Liver Tone Promises Safe Calomel Replacement
Local druggists report calomel’s decline with Dodson’s Liver Tone. The vegetable remedy is sold for 50 cents a bottle and backed by druggists’ guarantees. It claims to ease liver sluggishness and constipation without the harsh effects of calomel or causing next day sickness.
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Dodson
O Lord Send A Revival And We Shall Praise Thee Forever
A religious sermon urges genuine revival as the only cure for church decline. It contrasts past ministers Luther Baxter Edwards Finney with today and calls for heart searching, renewal of passion, and ministers aflame with service to reach unsaved souls. The piece pleads for a divine revival to reform homes, churches, and society.
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Baxter
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Red Cross Workers Fired On By Germans
Dr L B Crow of Chicago, who arrived in New York from northern France, testified that at Fumay while tending wounded under Red Cross colors he faced intense machine gun fire when the town fell to Germans on August 29. He hid in a ditch as shells and bullets rained around him.
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L. B. Crow
Chicago
France
Fumay
Red Cross
Crow
German Charged with Forging Passports in New Indictment
New York February 15 A federal grand jury returned a third indictment charging forgery against Carl Burpede who is held on 25000 bail awaiting trial on charges of complicity in reservist passport frauds. The document accuses him of feloniously signing Henry Johnson of Germantown Pa onto an application for a passport intended for another person.
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New York
Carl Burpede
Henry Johnson
Germantown
Nursor
Buroede
Germany urges Italy to join the war against Allies
Rome reports Ideal Nazionale a nationalist organ recounts German proposals to Italy. Prince von Buelow would present two concrete plans, cede Trent to Italy and redraw the eastern frontier to the Isonzo. Germany would back a treaty protecting Italian Mediterranean interests in exchange for Italy entering the war.
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Rheims Under German Guns Close to Mercy
American Joseph Ringwall, visiting Rheims February 2 and 3, reports German firing positions less than three kilometers away and trenches near the city. He says the cathedral survived with shattered stained glass and debris on the floor. About 15,000 residents seek shelter 30 feet underground in bomb-proof wine cellars as shells fall but steady bombardment ends.
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New York
Rheima
Joseph Ringwall
France
Rheims
Anglo French Troops Kept In Good Health
Paris February 15 military attaches from neutral countries including Major Spencer Cosby and Major James A Logan Jr US Army visited the French and British lines last week. They report troops in good health and Dr Gaston Cagnaird notes illness deaths well below wounds. He cites shell fire wounds as 77 percent and adds some “dum-dum” bullet appearances arise from wobbling German bullets.
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Paris
Spencer Cosby
James A. Logan
U. S.A
Gaston Cagnaird
Cagnaird
Recipe for Bald Heads Hair Growth Tonic
A western politician famed for baldness reveals a home remedy claim. He says mix halp pint water with 1 oz Bay Rum a small box of Harbo Compound and 1 oz glycerine apply to scalp two or three times weekly to promote hair growth prevent dandruff and darken gray hair. He asserts it makes hair soft and glossy and is inexpensive.
Russians Fight Fronts As German Troops Advance
Reports from the eastern lake district describe engagements with retreating Russians as German detachments move beyond Lomza and gain ground near the Vistula. Across fronts, observers note 40,000 Russians reportedly captured and Austrian fleets bombarding Antivari. In Montenegro, the royal family faced machine gun fire from Austrian air raids as Nicholas II returned from the front. French aviators allegedly appeared over Strassburg, with Belfort also seeing German planes repelled.
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Reika
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France
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Berlin
German mines wreck service boat near Borkum island
An Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph says a German special service boat, which preceded torpedo boats in mine fields, struck three mines near Borkum island and was blown up. The report, dated February 16, cites Emden as the source.
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Amsterdam
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Emden
Borkum Island
Branner Resigns as Stanford President. Wibur Favored as Successor
Stanford University announces President John Branner will resign effective July 31. Trustees accepted the resignation. Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, dean of the Medical School, is reported likely to succeed Branner as president.
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Quitstanford University
Cal
John ©. Branner
Stanford University
Ray Lyman Wibur
Stanford Medical School
Branner
Whitehall Viaduct Improvement Plan Approved
Councilman Sam Freeman wins approval for about 8150 to improve Whitehall street viaduct including bridge reinforcement tracks and new pavement. Resolution moves to aldermanic board with contract anticipated early next week and broader bridge upgrades planned citywide.
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Sam Freeman
Whitehall Street
Aldermanic Board
Freeman
Kauffman
Embargo on Food Exports Resolution Introduced
In Trenton February 15 Assemblyman La Pointe a Democrat introduced a resolution in the New Jersey legislature calling on Congress to impose an embargo on shipments of food to bel ligerent nations. He argued the move would prevent increases in domestic food prices.
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N. J
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New Jersey
Assemblyman
la Pointe
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