Salient changes in school and city leadership in 1916
The article reports 1916 votes and appointments: Tom Gilliam headed the school commercial club while others were elected for club director and secretary positions. City council approved a city manager election timing and set the superintendent of city schools salary at 1700 dollars, with a 100 dollar tax lister allowance, as sessions concluded.
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Tom Gilliam
J. J. Farriss
Bencini
R. B. Terry
C. C. Prince
Prince
Southern Furniture Journal
Merchants’ Association
J. H. Dobbs
Manufacturers’ Club
Sion
Leader Kitchin urges Democrats to stay for quorum
Washington May 17 Major ity Leader Claude Kitchin urged the Democratic majority to gather in Washington and remain to maintain a quorum so the house can pass the shipping bill and avoid fili bustering. He said Democrats control the chamber and could adjourn by July 20 if they unite and work. He cited the rural credits bill as a major act and praised its benefit to farmers.
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Parker R. Anderson
Washington
Congress
Claude Kitchin
Wilson
Mr. Kitchin
Brodwin
House
Prepared for War and Trapshooting Rise Across Nation
Chicago May 16 thousands of trapshooters train in case President Wilson calls for help while also competing in meets. The first event today is at Emporia Kansas as the season grows with 1000 planned tournaments nationwide and 36 of 48 states in interstate groups already staging championships.
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Chicago
United States
Wilson
Emporia
Kansas
Arkansas
Delaware
Arizona
Montana
Virginia
South Dakota
South Carolina
Panama Canal Zone
Cuba
Porto Rico
Canal Zone
Card of Thanks for Dr. F. E. Frazier
The family of the late Dr. F. E. Frazier expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for their support and tender sympathy during their bereavement.
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F. E. Frazier
Chamberlains Tablets Prove Helpful Says Mrs Kadin
Mrs Anna Kadin of Spencerport New York reports years of stomach trouble relieved by Chamberlains Tablets after trying many remedies.She praises the medicine as the finest for positive lasting relief and notes its wide availability for purchase.
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Chamberlain
Anna Kadin
Spencerport
N. Y
Ady
Viola Allen Praises Motion Pictures in The White Sister
Viola Allen, renowned stage star, reports an exceptional experience in making The White Sister on film. She praises the artistry, notes the challenge of conveying emotion without speech, and predicts the photo play's immense popular success seen at the Rose Theater soon.
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Rose Theater
Spoor Discusses Production of The White Sister
Essanay president George S Spoor praises The White Sister starring Viola Allen as a top feature. He notes high costs for costumes and settings, saying no expense was spared to perfect detail. The film will play at the Rose theater soon.
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George S. Spoor
Essanay
Viola Allen
Mr. Spoor
Representative Webb Predicts Bill Cuts Shipping Rates
Representative Webb says the bill will be of great service to the country by reducing shipping rates. The statement emphasizes expected economic relief and broad national impact.
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Webb
Parcel Post
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C. D. Smith
B. S. Cummings
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Terry
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Davis
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Arthur Lyon
Kitchin
Moviles” News
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Italy
RIS
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Spoor
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Southern Bell Telephone
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