Alabama Women Protest Governor Comer Over Child Labor Delegates
Alabama club women plan to meet and appoint a delegation to press Governor Comer to name delegates to the New Orleans child labor conference. They accuse him of withholding representation citing Alabama law. inspector Jean Gordon of Louisiana has stirred opposition, alleging misstatements about state child labor standards and time limits for mill children.
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Montgomery
Alan Smaroh
Comer
New Orieana
Tomerrow
Mise Jean Gordon
New Orleans
Mila
Louisiana
Alabama
Alaama
Tmotrow
The Grand Presents Nate Goodwin In The Master Hand
The Grand tonight features Nate Goodwin in The Master Hand a New York high life comedy spell with Zana Goodrich and Carroll Fleming. Also billed Old Innocence revived by Tim Murphy and a strong vaudeville slate at the Bijou with four shows daily and a pivotal motion picture.
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Nate Goodwin
Cometisne
Mr Goodwin
Goodwin Hag
John Bigelow
Arama
New York
Zana Goodrich
Carroll Fleming
Florence Bier
Monty Electrical
Spaun
Armand Meinotts
Wien Ruth Lyme
William Connell Dead Multimillionaire and Philanthropist
William Connell former congressman and coal operator died from a paralytic stroke. He began in Luxerene county mines and became a multimillionaire known for settling the Mud Run disaster claims as sole arbitrator for the Lehigh Valley road. He also aided coal strike settlements and served in multiple congresses.
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Beranton
Palarch
Twilliam Connell
Capitallat
Iites
Luxerene County
Connell
Lehigh Valley
Mud Run
Atty Atth
Preachers Warn Miners in Mahanoy Valley Churches
In Mahanoy City and Shenandoah valleys pastors urged miners to endure upcoming hardship. They advised prayer and patience amid industrial strife, cautioning against repeating past mistakes and urging calm amid unsettled times.
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Mahanoy
Cty Pa Maren
Mahanoy Arj Shenamosh
Chinchfield Coal of Quality Spotlighted in Ad Fragment
An OCR fragment touts Chinchfield the Coal of Quality as best for every use, though the copy is garbled and contains repeated phrases. The readable portion emphasizes the brand name and broad claim without supporting details or context.
New Maritime War Laws Adopted by Conference
American delegates welcomed the London Maritime Conference declarations as a forward step toward a naval code. The rules define conditional contraband, blockade limits, and three contraband categories, with extensive lists of raw materials and goods excluded from contraband. Article 47 allows prisoners of war from enemy armed forces on neutral ships, and Article 48 mandates neutral vessel captures be brought for legal determination rather than destroyed.
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London
State Department
International Prize Court
Hague
Biovkade
India
Mason and Slidell
United States
Work of detectives during six months ends February 909
Chief EL Jett releases half year report on local detectives covering September 1998 to February 909. State counts show burglars prosecuted, fines totaling 12 323, 30 day sentences amounting to 5 420 days, and $24 recovered for lost and stolen goods reaching $12 008. The era of gambling prosecutions stands out, with officer salaries totaling 67 630.
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Jett
Captain Jet
International Telegraphers Meet in Atlanta in May
The International Order of Railway Telegraphers plans a May convention in Atlanta with about a thousand visitors. The Dixie Club, led by Charles H Livney and President Livesey, organizes entertainments and hospitality, with tours to Grant Park, Rock, Fort McPherson, and local theaters.
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Atlanta
International Order of Railway Telegraphers
Perham
St Lous
Dixig
Charles H Livney
Elven
Livesey
R A Claree
Sateman
B Smith
O L ‘Travis
J ¢ Ewing
L Stanberry
O V Connelly
A Morris
Harkins
T S Whittaker
M E Patterson
Misa West
John B Gordon
Remus Snap Bean
Stone Mountain
Federal Cemetery
Marietta
Fort McPherson
Federal Prison
Brookwood
College Park
Pones de Laon
Bijou
Lyric
General Committee
Dixie Club
South
Jerome Jones
Journal of Labor
Laymen Day Observed at Wesley Memorial Church
Laymen gathered at Wesley Memorial Church for a day of activities. Rev Frank Siler led both services with remarks on church music. Major Guinn spoke on music and the stewards board decision. Walker Vite announced resignation as secretary to pursue other duties. W Stapleton and Asa G Candier addressed church aims and community projects including a proposed girls home.
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Wesley Memorial Church
Frank Siler
Reidy
Major Guinn
Walker Wilte
O W Stapleton
Asa G
Guinn
Board of Stewards
Walker Vite
Havime
The
Wesley Memorial Enterfilees
W Stapleton
White
Georgia
Southland
South
Candler
Great West
Philades
Florida Blue Laws A Thing Of The Past
Pensacola Florida March 21 the warine laws are a thing of the past as far as Pensacola is concerned the sheriff today made no attempt to stop residents from enjoying themselves cigar and soda water stands were open and crowded all day boats steamed about the harbor full of pleasure seekers two baseball games were in progress the Greek fruit merchants were the only ones closed due to a test of the law by the supreme court
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Pensacola
Fla
Supreme Court
Maloney to Start in Marathon Derby at Polo Grounds
Mat Maloney holder of the author works record for the Marathon distance will start in the £19000 Marathon Derby to be run at the Polo grounds on Saturday afternoon in April. Entries include Tom Longboat Alfred Shrubpo Dorando Pietri Henry St Yves and Johnos Hayes who have signified their intention to start.
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New Fork
Mat Maloney
Polo Grounds
Tom Longboat
Alfred Shrubp
England
Dorando Pietri
Henry St Yves
France
Johnos Hayes
Unclear Street Crap Game Raid Reported in Macon
An upstairs room on Third Street hosted a pressing club operated by Lishterante Murphy and Golden. Officers Reddy and Heriot broke up a craps game involving several Black participants. Four arrests were made as officers faced a tense scene near the police barracks.
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Macon
Third Street
Lishterante Murphy and
Golden
Reddy and Heriot
Great Transformation at Ponce de Leon Park
A long awaited park revival near Atlanta shows new attractions and a planned May 12 opening. The complex will feature the House of Monsense, Jolenetown Flood and Falac of Illusions, plus an Aerial Tramway ride from the bandstand to the toboggan area. The management, led by General Manager Hugh Cardoza, aims to attract record crowds with updated theaters and summer stock.
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Ponce de Leon
Jolenetown
Atlanta
Hugh Cardoza
Wella
Acura
Mr Cardoza
Roosevelt
Africa
Lyrie
Bijou
Aragon
Orpheum
Adjunta
Lyric
Nome
Johnny Jones
Fintan
Aled Ta
Jake Wells
New York
Thia
Cyclone devastates Alabama negro quarters near Fort Deposit
A fierce cyclone struck Fort Deposit Alabama with winds up to eighty miles per hour just before dawn. The Norwood Johnson and nearby McCrary farms suffered total destruction of the negro houses with several occupants injured. a cottage on the Bochsnan place and Miles Henderson’s dwelling were blown apart, a child burned to death. path estimated six miles long and half a mile wide.
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Fort Deposit
Norwood- Johnson Place
Bochsnan
Miles Henderson
Henderson
James T Norwood J W End H T McCrary
Gilmer
Buchanan
In Bankruptcy Columbus Petition Filed March 31
In bankruptcy, Columbus filed a petition on March 31 alleging liabilities of 14,507 dollars and assets of 14,507 dollars. The document references Sharpe purmometer and dealer hag in the filing and lists SE MOOSS and eusets as creditors or related parties.
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Columbus
Sharpe
Hag
Hospital policy change ends ward practice divide
In Macon on March 2 a hospital board and staff reached an agreement opening ward practice to physicians not on the medical staff. Previously private rooms at 28 dollars weekly were the norm for outsider doctors. The new plan allows practicing physicians to treat patients within the ward, aligning outsiders with staff and boosting the hospital’s usefulness.
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Brown House
Macon Ge
Stny
Cruisers on Test Trip At Newport March Twenty One
The navy orders three scout cruisers Salem Birmingham and Chester on engine efficiency trials covering 9000 miles at ten knots before resuming coal refits. Tests compare British triple expansion engines with American turbines. A separate report notes organist Georgia Wheeler at Gibson Heights Presbyterian Church collapsing while preparing for morning service.
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Newportho
United States Navy
Salem
Birmingham
Chester
Birminghamibelos
Chester Ham Jurtinea
Louie Mo
Mrea Georgin Wheeler
Gibson Heighta Presbyterian Church
Sey
Taft Follows Quiet Sabbath With Small Procession
Washington March 2 President Taft spent the Sabbath in rest and recreation after a busy week. He attended services at Anl Gayla Unitarian church, walked to and from, and drew crowds along the route. A small secret service squad kept spectators at a distance as he departed for the White House, where a brief caravan awaited. In the afternoon Taft and Captain Archie Rutt amiably toured Georgetown suburbs before greeting Mrs Taft returning from New York.
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Washington
Taft
Gayla Unitarian Church
White House
Archie Rutt
Georgetown
Mra Taft
Oclock
New York
Apostolic Delegate Sings High Mass in Charlotte
Monsignor Falconio, apostolic delegate to the United States, was guest of honor of the Benedictine Fathers of Belmont for the St Benedict celebration. In the morning he sang a pontifical high mass with Bishop Leo Nald as preacher and many dignitaries attending before returning to Washington.
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Apostolic Delegate
Charlotte
Charlotte NC
Faleconio
United States
Belmont Abbey
Toftay
St Benedict
Falconio
Leonald
Washington
Thirst for beer ends in fatal shooting in Columbus
Jim Dawkins burst into Joe Moore’s bedroom near a Columbus beer saloon and demanded beer. Moore, napper and supposed victim, refused and fought back with a knife striking Dawkins. Moore seized a plate, rose, and shot Dawkins in the head, killing him. The incident centers on a violent confrontation over a bottle of beer.
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Columbus Ga
Maren Z
Jim Dawkins
Joe Moore
Columbus
Moore
Dawkins
Replica of Clermont to Honor Fulton in New York Parade
New York officers set the bid for a replica Clermont to be built by Staten Island Shipbuilding Company. Construction has begun on the first vessel to steam up the Hudson as the centerpiece of a naval parade. The Clermont and a Dutch built Hyperdons Haltafoon replica will lead a convoy from New York to Newburgh on October 1 with fleets of American and foreign warships and river craft joining the procession.
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New York
Hideon-Fulton Celebration Commission
Robert Fulton
Clermont
Staten Island Shipbuilding Company
Hudson
Holland
Newburg
Five Presidents Plan Conference In Central America
City of Mexico reports a likely conference of the five Central American presidents. Cabrera, Davila, Zelaya, Figueroa, and Costa Rica’s leader are expected to attend on neutral ground, possibly aboard a Pacific squadron cruiser near Amapala, to discuss adherence to the Washington peace pact and reduce external interventions.
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City
Mexico
Central American Republica
Cabrera
Guatemala
Davila
Honduras
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Figuero
Salvador
Costa Rica
Senor Echeverria
Bureau of American Republics
Washington
United States
Estrada Cabrera
Jose Santos Zelaya
Central America
Guatemala City
American State Department
Pacific
Amapala
State Department
Disastrous Fall Season Wrecks Off New England Coast
Boston reports 221 persons perished and 89 ships wrecked during the 1708-09 fall and winter season along New England and Canadian coasts. Six steamers and fifty six sailing craft totally wrecked with losses over 3 million dollars. The Republic and Florida collision is cited as the era's most thrilling disaster.
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Boston
New England
White Star Line
Republic
Florida
New Foundland
Deputies to face preliminary hearing in Clio
Special Revenue Agent Knox Hoath United States Marshal Jukins and District Attorney Parsons depart Montgomery for Clio. Deputies Shehan Ells and Collier are held on a manslaughter charge in Holman Vane's death from Friday raid. If evidence is sufficient they will be carried to federal courts.
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Montgomery Ala
Special Revenue
Knox Hoath
United States
Jukins
Parsons
Clio
Shehan, Ells
Collier
Dale County
Holman Vane
Killings Confession Shakes Ussery Murder Case in Barnwell
Quitman Johnson, convicted of the November murder of Perry Ussery, confessed today that Kennedy hired him and Ferdinand Grubbs to kill a man named Holland. Johnson claimed he intended to kill Holland but shot Ussery instead, and that he and Grubbs were to receive £200 for the murder.
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Barnwell
Quitman Johnson
Perry Ussery
Chester Kennedy Wen
Ushery
Kennedy
Ferdinand Grubbs
Johnson
Holland
Vasery
Grubbs
Cock Fight Raid Arrests Prominent Citizens in Erie
Police, led by Captain John Pulli, raided a cockfighting event at a residence in Erie on March 21. Forty prominent attendees were arrested, twelve game cocks and spurs were seized, and the prisoners were confined in the third-floor house.
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Erie
John Pullivan
Northwestern Humane Society
Harry Clinahammer
Lost On Peachtree Sunday Pearl Sun Burst Brooch
A pearl sun burst brooch lost on Peachtree Street on Sunday is sought by Mrs Williams. Finder will please return to her at 18 Wo Els.
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Peachtree
Mra Wiliams
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Eeston
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Geniios
Dick Thurator
Evapo
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Laves
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J. C. Ewing
E. B. Smith
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Maloney
Ponce DE Leon Park
Ben Kahn
Worsyth Street
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Mra Fiske
Atlantag
Atlamta Thewiens
Bse
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Clarke
Jarke
Cruisers
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Fulton
Steamboat
New “Land
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Abamitg Ga
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