Wheeler Park Dedicated to General Joseph Wheeler in Alabama
The Wheeler Park dedication honored Civil War and Spanish American War figure General Joseph Wheeler. A large crowd heard speakers praise his military and political service, with attendees from both Confederate and Union ranks honoring him at the park near Wheeler Station.
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4 Avenue
Jackson Street
Joseph Wheeler
Manilla Bay
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Congress
House
Augusta
Alabama
Here
Wheeler, Station
Washington
Sted
West Point
The Acid Test at Star Theatre Today
The drama portrays two kinds of feminine love with one wife proving her devotion during her husband’s simulated ruin. The Star Theater presents this intense play today, praised as a lesson on true womankind and enduring love.
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Star Theatre
Star Theater
Quebec to aid survivors of Empress of Ireland disaster
Dominion officials assess rescue needs and prepare to ask parliament to donate a portion of funds toward relief. Government agents report the total required for care of rescued and call for support to aid survivors of the Empress of Ireland disaster.
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International News Service
Quebec
Dominion of 8
Parliament
Notable Kansan J. K. Codding Shot After Store Raid
Leavenworth June 3 J K Codding former Lansing penitentiary warden and now an assistant attorney general in charge of liquor sales prosecutions was shot and seriously wounded. Jake Weiseman an alleged joint owner was arrested after a raid on Weiseman s store near Leavenworth. Codding a famed temperance advocate suffered grave injuries.
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Leavenworth
Kan
J.K. Codding
State
Lansing
Jake Weiseman
Weiseman
Coddings
Chautauqua 10 Opens With Dunbar Bell Ringers
The Decaturs' Second Annual Redpath Chautauqua opens Thursday at 2:30 pm beside the courthouse. Judge G B Alden leads with The Needs of the Hour lecture on graft and honesty. The Dunbar Bell Ringers and Male Quartet headline the opening program with a diverse seven day slate of celebrities and music.
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Court House
Dunbar Bell
G. B. Alden
Alden
Ott
Gillian
Flowers
Colledge
Kemp and Varney
Cumbars
Kryl’s Band
Kellogg-Haines Singing Party
Cathedral Choir
Marcus Kellerman
Denton “Grand Opera Company
Ben Greets
New England
Judge Alden
Redpath
Dunbars
MacDowell
Jesus
Nesbit
McDowell
Wood
Zwinfrey
McConnell
Bat ¢ Cett
Widow of Kentucky capitalist to join family firms board
It is announced that Mrs. John Co. G. Mayo widow of the Kentucky capitalist who died recently in New York will be elected a director in all the big business companies in which her husband was interested.
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John Co.g. Mayo
New York
Outline of Will Found for Late A. B. Lampkin
An outline of the will of the late A. B. Lampkin requests that after settlement of his estate a sum be used to build an annex to the First Methodist Church for its Sunday School. Lampkin served as Sunday School superintendent for years and contributed greatly to its members and work.
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A. B.’Lampkin
Ennie S. Lampkin
First Methodist Church
Woman fined in Law and Equity Court for prohibition violation
Ellen Shaneyfelt was convicted yesterday in the Law and Equity Court for violating the prohibition law. She was among the first women convicted on a similar charge and was fined.
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Ellen Shaneyfelt
Law and Equity
Taws Sad
Fire destroys Captain Rowden home on Johnson Street
Fire destroyed the roof and much of the second story of Captain W. T. Rowden’s Johnson Street house about 2:30 PM. Mrs. Rowden said most losses were covered by insurance. Firemen saved the first story and the adjacent J. H. Crow residence as both city departments battled the blaze.
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W. T. Rowden
Johnson Street
J. H. Crow
Mystery of the White Car at Masonic Theater Tonight
The third Gold Seal Brand drama in the My Lady Raffles series titled The Mystery of the White Car will be shown at the Masonic Theater tonight. It features a fast moving silent white car smuggling ammunition into Mexico and follows a baffling detective plot with suspenseful and humorous moments.
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Masonic Theater
Mexico
Director Elton Testifies Before Commerce Commission
New Haven director James Elton testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission that President Mellen was the dominating factor at New Haven R R. Elton admitted he could not assess the extent of the railway's subsidiaries or the graft aid to New York officials. He said he might have objected to the Westchester deal if required to act again.
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International News Service
Washington
James Elton
New Haven
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mellen
Folk
Elton
Morgan
Westchester
Haven
City
New York
New England
Mediation Hopeful Amid Mexican Political Moves
Washington reports Huerta signals willingness to withdraw if Mexico is pacified, seen as self-serving to bolster his grip. Niagara Falls notes renewed mediation optimism after A B C mediators send a note to Carranza reps. Huerta’s statement keeps a loophole, risking U S pressure on a provisional government. Vera Cruz notes Huerta spared young agricultural students after an assassination attempt. two shots hit the auto.
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International News Service
Washington
Huerta
Mexico
Niagara Falls
Carranza
United States
Vera Cruz
Commission to Allow 5 Percent Freight Rate Increase
The Commerce Commission will decide a 5 percent increase in freight rates effective June 15. It likely will deny a blanket rise while guiding railroads to base schedules scientifically and permit increases on specific nonremunerative commodities. Services costing railroads money must be charged, and special favors to shippers withdrawn.
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International News Service
Washington
The
Commerce Commission
Louis D.brandis
Congress Considers Federal Child Labor Bill
The National Child Labor Committee backs a bill drafted for interstate commerce limits on products from mines using under 16s and factories employing under 14 or under 16 at night or over eight hours. Introduced in House by A Mitchell Palmer and in Senate by Owen. hearings held. bipartisan support noted.
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National Child Labor Committee
Congress
House
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
Senate
Owen
Oklahoma
House Committee On Labor
Child Lair
Dynamite Found in Secretary's Office Prompts Probe
Five sticks of dynamite with burning fuses were found late yesterday in the department of agriculture under Secretary Houston’s office. Watchman Daniel Jauch, held for the grand jury, allegedly placed the explosives to gain promotion. He denied intent, with authorities reviewing threats from a recently discharged employee. Springfield, C. Jauch’s home, is noted.
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International News Service
Washington
Daniel Jauch
Department of Agriculture
Houston
Department
Daniel M
Jauch
Springfield
C. Jauch
B. T. Galloway
University of Alabama Holds 83rd Commencement
The 83rd annual University of Alabama commencement was held in Tuscaloosa today. Ninety seven graduates, both men and women, received diplomas from President Denny amid prolonged applause for each award.
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International News Service
University
Ala
University of Alabama
Denny
Decatur Council Set to Convene Friday Night
Decatur city council met briefly last night with Alderman Dinsmore named chair and adjourned the session. Members planned to reconvene Friday night to address objections to proposed paving and finalize the resolutions.
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Decatur
Dinsmore
Singing Class at Ninth Street Methodist South Choir Practice
The South Choir met at Evans home on Seventh Street South for an evening practice led by Prof and Messrs Holbrooks. Refreshments were served after the session.
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Evans
Seventh Street
Messrs. Holbrooks
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