State convicts in coal mines report praises Banner Mine
Special to The Item from Montgomery April 5. Eb Hooper, former state mine inspector, surveyed Banner and Flat Top mines. He commends Banner’s conduct and lower whippings, critiques Flat Top water quality, and supports convict earnings for dependents. He urges a split air ventilation system at Banner and notes a safe record with few deaths.
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Montgomery
Ala
Eb. Hooper
Neal
Flat Top
Banner Mine
Banner
Alabama
Hooper
Commissioners’ Court
Board of Revenue
Mrs Eaton Confident of Acquittal in Poisoning Case
Mrs Jennie May Harrison Eaton writes steady letters to her daughters in Boston asserting she will be exonerated of poisoning her husband Rear Admiral Joseph G Eaton who died under mysterious circumstances at their Assinippi Mass home. Her daughters deny knowledge of any suspicious happenings surrounding his death.
Mobile Pictures Draw Large Crowds In Dreamland Engagement
February films by the American Film Manufacturing Co. drew capacity crowds at Dreamland theatre in Mobile with public showings after a private session for Chamber of Commerce and Business League directors. The three reel views cover Mobile’s civic, industrial and social scenes and may extend through multiple days if demand continues. Funeral services for C. Walter Jones and Arnold Gilmer, both hanged for murder, will be held tomorrow in Mount Somery. Gilmer’s service at 2 pm and Jones at 3 pm, with Catholic rites and interments in Oakwood cemetery.
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Mobile
American Film Manufacturing Co
Dreamland Theatre
Chamber of Commerce and Business League
G. Co
Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery
Ala
C. Walter Jones
Arnold Gilmer
Oakwood Cemetery
Walter Jones
Dexter Avenue
Mountsomery
Montana Mob Lynch Slayer of Two Officers
Associated Press report from Mondak Montana states Sheriff Thomas Courtney of Sheridan County was killed and deputy Richard Burmaster died of his wounds. An African American identified as J C Collins was seized from the jail by a mob, hanged, and their attempt to burn his body failed after shooting the corpse. Collins had attacked Patterson's wife during a railroad camp incident.
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Associated
Mondak
Mont
J. C. Collins
Thomas Courtney
Sheridan County
Sorgaene
Richard Burmaster
Collins
Missouri River
Neal Clay
Clay
Patterson
Opelika's Military Company Organized in Alabama
Dallas M. Smith was commissioned captain of Opelika's new company attached to the Fourth Infantry after posting a $1,000 bond. The unit already numbers sixty nine members. A curious note ends the item about pink tea color.
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Opelika
Montgomery
Ala
Dallas M. Smith
Fourth Infantry
Cardui touted by Denison woman in letter
Mrs Jess Cook of Denison Texas writes that after a surgical operation she took Cardui the woman’s tonic and regained health gaining weight from 105 to 149 pounds and relief from pains. She urges other women to try Cardui and keep a bottle at home. She says several friends are already using it.
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Cardus
Cardui
Mid Ocean Ceremony For the Titanic Dead
Three widowed survivors plan a 2 15 AM April 15 tribute on the Titanic site. Mrs Jacques Futrelle Mrs Henry B Harris and Mrs George Thorne will toss flowers as the ship’s grave line is passed and sing Nearer My God to Thee. More women survivors may join the pilgrimage.
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Associated Press
New York
Jacques Futrelle
Henry B. Harris
George Thorne
Wemern
Europe
Pesvon
Memphis Prepares for Expected Flood Refugees
Memphis since April 5 readies for a flood of refugees at Camp Crump. National Guard supplies arrived including 1000 bedsacks and excelsior, field ranges, and army tents. Refugees already at the camp eat a salt pork and beans noon meal as letters seek immediate funds for aid.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Camp Crump
State National Guard
Nashville
Associated Charities
Citizens Relief Committee
Aged minister dies after long mission board service
The Rev. Dr. Wilson Phraner, longtime Presbyterian board of home missions member for over thirty years, died Friday in Brooklyn at age 91. On his ninetieth birthday the mission board honored him with a loving cup as its senior active member.
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Associated Press
New York
Wilson Phraner
Presbyterian Board of Home Missions
Brooklyn
Mission Board
Assault case sentences against Jack White in knife attack
Edington Josephine Simson charged that Jack White assaulted her with a knife. He was fined ten dollars and ten days of hard labor plus an additional three months of hard labor in the proceeding before Rétorder.
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Jack White
Edington Josephine Simson
White
Cost of living and vice topics debated at academy meeting
Philadelphia April 5. Economists sociologists and researchers opened a two day session on the cost of living at the annual American Academy of Political and Social Science meeting. Prof Simon N Patten urged standardizing family life while noting vice investigations focus on independence in earnings and control of income. Mrs Robert W Bruere estimated a five member American home needs at least 1200 dollars yearly. Mrs Widith Bilicett Smith defended farmers against claims they raise living costs citing abundant food and waste to be cut.
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Philadelphia
American Academy of Political and Social Science
Simon N. Patten
University of Pennsylvania
Patten
Robert W. Bruere
New York
Widith Bilicett Smith
Penndale
Pennsylvania Rural Progress Association
Jake Wells Presents Murphy's Honey Boys Minstrels
Mr. Jake Wells offers Murphy's Honey Boys a troupe of comedians vocalists dancers and novelty performers. Introducing songs and popular acts from current shows with admission prices 5c 10c and 20c. Next week features School Days a bright captivating musical comedy.
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Jake Wells
Murphy's Honey Boys
Price
Unearths Fraud on Alleged Gold Ore Discovery
Washington reports that a so called gold ore discovery near Albion Oklahoma promising 60 to 600 dollars per ton is judged by geological survey experts to pay only about 2 cents. Secretary Lane asked Postmaster General Burleson to investigate potential improper mail use connected with the claim.
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Washington
Albion
Okla
Geological Survey
Lane
Burleson Foir
Help Wanted in Mobile Kidney Health Ad
Mobile residents seek relief from kidney and bladder issues through Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. J. R. Brown of 107 St Emanuel St Mobile recounts severe kidney trouble and back pain improved after using Doan's Tablets from Van Antwerp's Drug Store. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sale agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
J. R. Brown
St. Emanuel Street
Mobile
Ala
Teoan
van Antwerp
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffaio
New York
United States
Doan
Pope Attacks Religious Liberty Laws in Catholic Lands
Pope Pius denounces laws of religious liberty in certain Catholic countries in a Friday address to pilgrims in Rome. He claims these laws aim to undermine the Catholic Church while granting liberty to other Christian churches. The pope also decries press freedom degenerating into license used against religion.
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Associated Press
Rome
Pius
Griffin Brothers Killed on Public Road Near Williamson
George and Beckley Griffin two young brothers were shot to death on a public road near Williamson West Virginia yesterday. Assassins, believed to be known, escaped. The brothers had had a minor quarrel earlier. A posse searches the mountains for the fugitives.
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Associated Press
Huntington
W. Va
George and
Beckley Griffin
Williamson
Griffin Brothers
Flood ruins nine pouches of stamps and currency
Nine pouches of registered mail containing about 160000 dollars in newly printed currency and 100000 dollars in postage stamps were water damaged in the flood district and reached the St. Louis post office. The stamps are a total loss while the currency may be salvaged by washing.
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Associated ‘Press
ST. Louis
Washington
Post Office Department
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Parkersburg
W. Va
To Keep the Face Fresh and Youthful with Mercorized Wax
An ad style note urges using mercorized wax to cleanse and renew the complexion. It claims the wax absorbs worn skin and that cosmetics worsen the look. A weekly procedure and a saxolite facial bath are recommended for blemishes and wrinkles, with no indoor detention required.
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National Hygienic Review
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Rear Admiral
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Alph Keyes
Boston
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Joseph G. Eaton
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Mass
Dreamland
Gilmer
Jones
Montana
Denison, Texas
Jess Cook
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Laws
Bell
Mobile Electrical al Oes Co
Express
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