Gadsden Named Next Big Meet At State Sunday School Convention
Gadsden Alabama signals a major 1916 State Sunday School Convention with delegate support urged by The Eagle and Dothan papers. The editor credits Dothan for aiding Gadsden’s bid and notes anticipation of a large turnout and city pride amid organizing efforts across Birmingham Florence and Sheffield.
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Gadsden
Ala
Eagle
Dothan
Wiley
Smith
Journal
Ce Ee
Assia
Audsden
Enowahmer
Istrualingeant
Powlbes
Bianing Meus Ata
Hirminham
Gadsden Newel
Florence
Sheffield
Thin Feria
Ak Birwinghin
Apis Wits
Costa Rica President Escapes Shipwreck Near Port Limon
President Gonzales of Costa Rica and his cabinet narrowly escaped drowning when their government yacht ran aground off the Atlantic coast. They swam ashore through heavy surf and walked to a railroad station after two days without food or shelter, receiving a hero’s welcome upon returning to San Jose.
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San Jose
Alfred Gangales
Costa Ties
Caribbea
Aveginpaniedy
Congressite
Jon
Talamanet
Atlantic
Port Limon
Sandone
Gonzales
Atreeta
Capt Cheney Testifies On Issued Checks Ahead of Time
Capt John C. Cheney former chief clerk in the office of a former agent testifies before the legislative investigating committee about issuing checks ahead of time for monthly expense accounts. He explains funds were drawn in advance and deducted from the account with checks returned promptly. Chairman Merritt notes ongoing examination and asks if more will come out. Andrews admits obtaining receipts from his wife and not returning them to the expense account.
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Montgomery
Ali Avrils
John C. Cheney
Chmiss Ror Ageientiure
W. F. Kolb
Legislative
Astat
Cheney
Capt Cheney
Merritt
Woda. Andrews
Raper to Play For Local Glub In Alitaiia
Lamar of Drattian enters derver promilssling the fest reethab in Alitaiia while Alvin W Raper of Winona Like gains attention for his power and sensensees in recent events.
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Roper
Local Glub
Lamar
Drattian
Derver
Alitaiia
Alvin W
Raper
Winona
Recital by Prof. Roper At North Foster Street Meeting
Neoseenee club hosts Prof. Roper in a wide program from light songs to grand opera arias. The open meeting at the home of Mrs Wodrant invites each member to bring two nonmember guests for an evening of classical music. No admission charge and attendance limited to club members and their guests.
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Whiel Bax
Ethan
Ctnb
Prof
Roper
Adie
Mra
Wodirant
North Foster Street
Oto
Angie
Rev G Bell to Lead Sunday Services at Local Presbyterian Church
Service Sunday invites parishioners as Rev G Bell formerly led the Presbyterian church in Florence returns to conduct services at 11 oclock at the local Presbyterian church. A large attendance is expected amid excitement over his forceful ministry and the church’s normal Sunday program.
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Bell
Presbyterian Church
Florennce
Dothan
Government Brief Filed In Rail Pay Case
Washington April brief filed in the government case on railway rank pay affecting wages for rail workers. The filing touches key questions on pay scales and compensation in the ongoing dispute.
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Washington
Guy Railway
Rnk
Indicted Fake Dealer in Does Case Puzzles Court
A garbled report details an indictment in Tennessee with names like Lawhon and Lawton and references to a fake dealer in dogs. The text mentions a United States District Court action in Cartersville and missing shipments or evidence, with witnesses scattered and unclear charges.
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Apel
dAgaey
Henry Hymiliates
Ferenin
Aio Indieimerd
States District Court Actiist
Cartersvilhe
Lawhon
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy Advertisement
A vintage ad claims Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens gray hair naturally. Instructions suggest applying with a sponge or brush, promising all gray hairs disappear after one or two applications and hair appears darker, softer, and more youthful.
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Wyeth
Alabama Sunday School Convention Sessions At Dothan
Delegates gathered at the Dothan hotel to discuss the Alabama Sunday School Association meeting set for March 7 with Leon Patton as general secretary. Local speakers praised the convention’s goals and its potential to draw thousands to Dothan for the World’s Meeting theme.
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Pethan
Pengiles
Dothan
Heinen
Everbody
Vlosiny
Alabama
Feta
Sanitiay
Finn
Mayer's Wonderful Remedy Promises Permanent Relief
A reader recounts relief from months of stomach trouble after using Mayer's Wonderful Remedy. The letter claims lasting cure for stomach and liver issues, asserts freedom from strict dieting, and urges readers to consult their doctor with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Darters
Fe Faye
iLage
Atul Itis
Mayer
U S Would Know Why Gen Huerta Visits America
The U S government signals interest as Victoriano Huerta, Mexican exiled former dictator, plans a first visit to New York aboard the steamer Antonio Lopez. Officials expect possible meetings with Huerta loyalists and talks that could influence Carranza and Villa-Zapata factions. Unofficial reports from Brownsville note renewed shooting across the border at night.
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U. S
Gen. Huerta
America
Washington
United States
Hierta
State Department
Tuerta
New York
Antonio Lopez
Are de Jein
Permeting
Carranza
Vilda-Zapata
Pecatral
Mexico
Leas
Amerscan
French Massing Big Army Around Forts at Verdun
A fragile OCR read describes a large French buildup around Verdun with infantry and artillery concentrated between the Monae and Muselle rivers north of the Meuse. It notes a predicted German withdrawal under pressure and a fortified front extending from the Apudtal forest toward Ste Milich as French forces aim to compel a retreat.
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Verdun
Vardi
Prenel
Apudtal
Ste Milich
Parita-Moussen
Meuse
Neuve Chapel casualties reported in historic British raid
Fragmentary wartime text lists casualties and missing persons at Neuve Chapelle with figures and locations. It references Newve Chaye and a detonation. notes about 648 killed and 87 missing, and mentions Regina and other elements, reflecting chaotic contemporaneous reporting.
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Regina
Eight Horses Burned In Tuscaloosa Fire
Fire at a Tuscaloosa warehouse and nearby blacksmith shop caused about 810,000 in damage. Eight horses died in the blaze at the Kenthern Hell Telephone & Telegraph Co. property, discovered by a telegraph operator who raised the alarm. The incident damaged the warehouse, McQueen’s, Hertell’s shop, and the telephone company facilities.
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Aishania Great Southern
Kenthern Hell Telephone & Telegraph Co
Fractured OCR Text Summary of Local Item
The readable fragments describe a chaotic scene at a court or police office with mentions of a wedding company, a fire, and a person named Prati. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or names to form a clear incident.
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Ao Wedding Company
Piagistrate
Hind Talerage Nordwear
Ana Kreel
Nba
Shane
Maninger Fays Training Wage Start For Team
The article notes managers plan on a training wage start for the squad, with reports that several players have already arrived and more are on the way. It details pitchers Tap Reahlog and Vothan among others and mentions a new manager setup and planned workouts across forenoon and afternoon sessions.
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Tikal
Feller
Pratohor
Ditch Ry
Vothan
Otlese Win
Valdoata
Havana
Courtcase hints at neighbor accusing man in dispute
A fragment suggests a court case where a neighbor’s actions or statements affect the man involved. Details are unclear but indicate ongoing legal proceedings and reference to local tensions.
War News From Carpathians Shapes Eastern Front
Fragmentary dispatches describe fighting in the Carpathians with Austro Hungarian and German forces pressing Western and Eastern fronts. Turkish forces near the Race region are reported, while Italy contemplates entry and diplomacy with Austria as casualties rise and naval air activity continues.
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