War Drives Prohibition Shift Across Nations and Ranks
The piece argues that war unites diverse peoples and forces, but most strikingly promotes temperance as a wartime necessity. It notes Russia's czar banning vodka, Britain's leaders warning that liquor endangers shipyard output, and calls for national restraint until hostilities end.
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Earth
Old
Mars
Russia
Sahara
David Lloyd George
Britain
Lord Kitchener
Kitchener
European belligerents seek permanent piece in war
A remote observer notes that all major European powers pursue a lasting peace as the central aim of their efforts in the ongoing conflict, signaling a shift from mere victory to stable postwar settlement.
Dining in New York Ends With Misheard Order
Patrons report a humorous miscommunication while ordering at a New York restaurant leading to a confused table and a playful exchange with staff about a county chicken dish. The incident highlights language slips in bustling urban eateries.
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New York
Okapi Specimens Arrive From Belgian Congo
James P. Chapin returns with the first Okapi ever brought to America. The arrival is hailed as a major event following previous polar exploration mentions.
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James P.chapin
Belgian Congo
America
Old Dock Cook
North
Birmingham Embraces Build It Now Movement
City residents adopt the Build It Now ethos inspired by the Decaturs Bust ling Busy Buoyant Birmingham shows strong zeal in embracing a new community project. The report highlights local support and proactive civic energy.
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Birmingham
General Barleycorn Seen Suffer Most in European Conflict
Gen John Barleycorn appears to have sustained the heaviest impact from the European war. The report notes his marked losses and hardships endured by the fighting forces and allied units in hostile actions.
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John Barleycorn
English Press Demands Pirates Trial for Submarine Crews
The English press calls for pirates trials for crews of captured German submarines. It labels the stance as a protest against a perceived poor loser attitude by John Bull.
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John Bull
England Defends Neutrality Amid Grippe Dime Twist
England will hardly be accused of violating American neutrality by muttering Yankee dimes out of service during the grippe epidemic, a wartime era quip reflecting strained trade and public sentiment as illness sweeps through the nation.
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England
Bunny hug yields to jitney bus era in town transit
The local scene shifts from the earlier bunny hug to the new jitney bus system as the city adopts a bus-based transportation approach. Residents note changes in routes and timings while officials promote increased mobility and convenience.
Tennessee Anti-Prohibitionists Criticize Governor Rye
Anti prohibitionists in Tennessee charge Governor Rye has failed to live up to his famed name relating to prohibition policy and state leadership.
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Tennessee
Rye
Paragraphers Seek New Topics After Pryemysl Fall
After Pryemysl fell, paragraphers consider fresh subjects and deadlines. Writers discuss shifting themes and new assignments as editors urge timely pieces and reader engagement.
Nashville Banner Editor Comment on Tennessee Senate Recess
Morgan Blake of the Nashville Banner laments the lengthy legislative recess in Tennessee. He notes his views have shifted since his school days, reflecting on the pace and proceedings of state government.
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Morgan Blake
The
Nashville Banner
Tennessee
Blake
Exchange votes to stay open on Good Friday
The New York Stock Exchange opted to remain open on Good Friday, signaling continuity for trading. Officials cited maintaining market operations and services for investors amid holiday schedules.
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New York Stock Exchange
Lantantes Arrest and Release in Prohibition Case
Jerry Lantantes, earlier convicted in Law and Equity for violating prohibition laws over a beverage named Tonea, was arrested again on a prohibition charge but released after Judge Wert found the warrant and evidence doubtful and ordered his release.
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Jerry Lantantes
Law and Equity
Wert
Lantantes
Searcy and Kramer Sentenced to Seven Years in Penitentiary
Former County Treasurer Jefferson Searcy and exAssistant Cashier Joseph H Kramer, both of Cullman County, were moved to the state penitentiary as felons. They face seven year terms each for embezzling county funds and for the German Bank closure related offense. The convictions followed last week's Circuit Court verdict.
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Jefferson Searcy-and
Joseph H- Kramer
German Bank of
Cullman
Cullman County
Montgomery
Bearey
Kramer
Lady Luxury praised in Birmingham stage review
The Birmingham News lauds the musical show Lady Luxury at the Jefferson Theatre, noting a strong cast led by Florence Webber as Eloise Van Cuyler. Performances feature bright numbers, encores, and notable voices from Huff Albro Lee Fitzroy Peltier and others with a strong chorus.
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Aida Johnson Young
Florence Webber
Forrest Huff
Arthur Albro
Emilie Lee
Emil Fitzroy
Gene Peltier
Leo Stark
Jefferson Theatre
Eloise van Cuyler
Lady Luxury
Birmingham
Texas
Man Pronounced Dead Then Resuscitated for Three Hours
Willard C. Wallace of Pittsburg allegedly confessed swindler swallowed poison on the way to court over charges of larceny by false drafts. Doctors revived his heart by manual massage after an initial pronouncement of death, sustaining life for three hours before final death was declared. He was arrested with about $20 on him.
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Boston
Willard C. Wallace
Pittsburg
Wallace
New Orleans
San Francisco
Portland
Ore
William H. Brickley
Easter Flower Orders Urged at The Owl Drug Co
Early orders advised for Easter blooms and potted plants from The Owl Drug Co. The notice highlights prompt purchasing to secure popular arrangements and timely delivery.
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THE
OWL Drug CO
Amusements at the Theatre historical dream tale
A man falls asleep in a park and dreams of a prehistoric kingdom where He meets Cleo the King's fool. The King becomes jealous of Weakchin, leading to a cliff fall. The old King is rescued, returns, and defeats Weakchin who wakes to a policeman telling him to move on.
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Cleo
Weakchin
The Love of Woman at Masonic Tonight
A repubin film at the Masonic theatre features Alan Baird a portrait painter engaged to Mariel Phillips who falls for actress Laura Carew. Guy Manners engen der jealousy pushes Alan to gamble and steal from his brother army paymaster David Baird who seeks redemption for his son. Muriel and Alan reunite after trials as the film’s plot unfolds with drama and romance.
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Masonic T
Alan Baird
Mariel Phillips
Laura Carew
Guy Manners
Carew
Alan
David Baird
David
Miss Carew
Muriel
Decatur Endorsees Doan's Kidney Pills for Kidney Trouble
A Decatur and New Decatur notice runs as a testimonial for Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. R M Purcell reports five years of kidney trouble with swelling backaches and bladder pain relieved after five boxes. She praises the remedy again in 1914 and urges others to use Doan's Kidney Pills priced 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Company Buffalo NY advertises the product.
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Decatur
New Decatur
R.M. Purcell
Church St. Decatur
Ala
Dean
Doan
Props
Buffalo, N. Y
Crown of Castile Torpedoed Near See Toward Crown of Castile
The Glaston steamer Crown of Castile a 4500 ton vessel is reported torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine off See Our Enes of engined visiting cards styles and prices to suit all appears in the scrambled dispatch from Liverpool dated March 3 International News Service notes the loss while details remain uncertain.
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International News Service
Liverpool
Glaston
Crown of
Castile
Faculty reelected at Woman's Methodist college
March 31 report says the entire faculty was reelected for another year. Trustees appointed a committee to study leadership and recommend a successor to W. E. Martin who has resigned. Trustees set a meeting for the last Tuesday in April to review recommendations.
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Montgomery
Woman's Methodist College
W. E. Martin
Notice of Sale in Bankruptcy for Morgan County Bottling Plant
Trustee RoE Wolcott announces sale of all assets of Morgan County Ala Cola Bottling Co Bankrupt at New Decatur and Hartselle plants. Sale March 31 1915 cash subject to bankruptcy court confirmation. Book accounts and paraphernalia fixtures bottles equipment included. View outfits in New Decatur and Hartselle before sale date.
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Eand
Morgan Co
Ala-Cola Bottling Co
Johnston Street
Second Avenue
New Decatur
Ala
Hartselle
Alabama
Hile
Roe, Wolcott
Morgan County
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