Hooper Defends His Flat Top Mine Critique
Special to The Item reports a public dispute over mine safety at Flat Top and Banner mines in Alabama. J de B Hooper defended his criticism of Flat Top water supply and a ventilating system, citing Mr Webb's maps and his confidence in Webb. Nesbitt rebutted, saying he did not inspect the mines and questioned Hooper's conclusions while weighing Flat Top against Banner.
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Montgomery
Ala
J. de B. Hooper
Flat Top Mine
C.H. Nesbitt
Hooper
Flat Top
Nesbitt
Banner Mines
Banner
Webb
J. F. Webb
Mr. Webb
Sloss Company
A. G. S. Loses Appeal on Steel Rail Rate
The Alabama Great Southern Railroad fails to raise the steel rail and fastening rate from the Gadsden area to Birmingham, staying at 75 cents per ton. The Alabama State Railroad Commission denies the request to raise to $1.25 per ton and also rejects a bid to shift the A. G. S. passenger train schedule. Revised Southern Railway depot plans for Fayette are approved. Other docket items are continued.
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Montgomery
Ala
Gadsden Group
Birmingham
Sta Railroad Commission
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
Gadsden
James L. Herring
Ashville
Chattanooga
Southern Railway
Fayette
Publishers see hope in proposed tariff
Washington April 8. John Morris of the committee on paper of the American Newspaper Publishers Association said the tariff bill would admit news print paper and mechanical pulp free of duty from all countries. Chemical pulp would also be free except from Canadian provinces that prohibit pulp wood export, which would pay two dollars per ton.
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Associated Press
Washington
John Morris
Committee On Paper
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Militant plot to bomb Crystal Palace halted
A suffragette plan to blow up the Crystal Palace grand Stand on cup final day was disclosed by the Daily Express. The Women’s Social and Political Union mobilized a militant corps with numbered members and duties including renting empty houses, surveying police, preparing fireworks, scaling fences, and triggering a false fire alarm. Polly reports the plan abandoned as guards and precautions proved too strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Crystal Palace
Daily Express
Woman's Social and Political Union
Polly
Meeting Smithson Delays Evening Supper
A light exchange reveals a tardy arrival due to a visit with Smithson who spoke at length about his stomach trouble. The remark notes he should have taken Chamberlain's Tablets, a remedy sold by all dealers.
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Smithson
Chamberdlain
Tabolete
Killed by a Young Boy in Jacksonville Rooming House
In Jacksonville on April 8 Silvester Duncanson stabbed his wife and threatened others in a South Jacksonville rooming house. A sixteen year old, P Hayes, shot him with a shotgun after he attacked Hayes, killing Duncanson instantly. Hayes and his mother occupy nearby apartments and Hayes is under arrest.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Silvester Duncanson
P. Hayes
Duncanson
Hayes
Julien Hotel Fire Forces Mass Evacuation in Dubuque
A blaze destroyed the Julien Hotel and several adjoining buildings in Dubuque Iowa early today. About 200 guests and employees escaped in their night clothes with most losing everything. The total loss was estimated at over 400000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
Julien Hotel
Ten Buildings Burned in Clifton Fire
Fire in the Chase Creek district destroyed five stories and five houses in Clifton Arizona after breaking out at noon. There was no water to fight the flames and the loss was about 25,000 dollars. The report ends with a wry note about a worthless lead pencil.
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Associated Press
Clifton, Ariz
Chase Creek
Eckman’s Alterative Promoted For Lung Recovery
A Philadelphia reader reports marked recovery from severe lung trouble after using Eckman’s Alterative. The letter claims a two year hemorrhage and a February pneumonia episode improved, with a lingering hacking cough cured after starting the remedy in March 1902. The note urges others to investigate and mentions local druggists Braswell’s Drug Store and the Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia.
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Eckman
Susquehanna Ave
Phila
Eckmann
Howard L. Klotz
Braswell
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Mrs Olson Reasserts Testimony in Olson Darling Murder Trial
Mrs Olivia Olson testifies in the trial of Professor Oscar Olson for the murder of Clyde N Darling. She recounts warnings about Darling and threats he allegedly made. She details illicit relations with Darling, and says the five year old daughter was with a neighbor when questioned.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul
Oscar Olson
Clyde N. Darling
Olson
Darling
Proposed tariff looks good to Canadians
The Associated Press reports from Ottawa that Canadian experts will judge the U.S. tariff bill and until they weigh in, official opinion is withheld. Parliament members expect gains for Canada's milling and grain sectors, Nova Scotia coal mines and fisheries, and farmers from free hogs.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Congress
United States
Dominion
Nova Scotia
Suffragette Miss Emerson Accuses Magistrate In Prison Row
London April 8. Mrs. Alice Clark reports Miss Zeke Emerson in a dazed state singing John Brown’s Body while detained. Emerson allegedly insulted a visiting magistrate telling him dirty hands, and shouted government won’t let you torture me as she was moved. Her release is due April 9.
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Associated Press
London
Alice Clark
Holloway
Scott Troy
Zeke Emerson
John Brown
Miss Emerson
H. R. Emerson
Jackson, Mich
Miss Scott Troy
Liability law barred to married daughters
Supreme Court reverses a $15,000 award to the widow and children of W. T. McGinnis, a locomotive engineer killed near Temple Texas. The decision held federal employers liability benefits are granted only to those proven to have suffered loss, barring married daughters from the claim.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Justice Lurton
W. T. McGinnis
Temple
Texas
Mayor of Covington Praises Life-Savers During Flood
Covington Kentucky Mayor Phillips praised life saving crews in a letter to Superintendent Kimball. Capt. W. W. Grieser and his crews braved flood currents to deliver provisions and clothing to flood victims.
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Associated Press
Washington
Phillips
Covington
Kimball
Life Saving Service
W. W. Grieser
Taft Kinship Relative Fred L Taft Dies in Cleveland
Cleveland Ohio April 1 Former Common Pleas Judge Fred L Taft cousin of ex President William Howard Taft died at his home after paralysis. He was stricken in his office around noon and died hours later. He had run as the Republican candidate for Congress in the Twentieth Ohio district and was defeated last fall.
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Taft
Cleveland
Ohio
Common Pleas
Fred L. Taft
William
Congress
Today's Beauty Recipes By Mme D Milled
Spring beauty tips offer home remedies for skin tone hair loss and cold relief. Remedies include gallol syrup for figure shaping magatone with witch hazel for complexion and a hair parasite treatment using Mothers Shampoo priced at 25 cents. Delatone removes facial hair and Mother’s Salve treats coughs colds and sore throats.
Certificates revoked for Alabama teachers for not attending institutes
Montgomery April 8. Certificates of 154 Alabama teachers were revoked by the department of education for failure to attend summer institutes in 1912. Some may have been excused by county superintendents and would be restored. otherwise the licenses must be re earned. All affected teachers are white. The largest county group is fourteen from Tuscaloosa, followed by twelve from Cleburne, with other counties listing one to ten.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Department of Education
Jefferson
Mobile
Tuscaloosa
Cleburne
Tuscaloosa County High School Site Contested
The state high school site will be in Tuscaloosa County rural districts. Ridge Samantha and New Lexington are considered locations. The State High School Commission will decide after Governor O Neals cares lighten postpones travel for site evaluation by the governor auditor and superintendent of education.
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Montgomery
Ala
Tuscaloosa County
Tuscaloosa
Ridge, Samantha
New Lexington
State High School Commission
O'Neal
Splendid Spring Tonic At Small Cost
An old time remedy from Martyns Drug Journal promises liver and blood benefits. Dissolve chardene in alcohol then mix with sugar and hot water to quart. A tablespoon before meals is said to correct liver disorders, purify blood, and improve complexion with vigor and health.
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Martyn
Drug Journal
Oakley Trial Is Continued in Embezzlement Case
In Montgomery on April 8 the preliminary trial of James G. Oakley, former president of the State Convict Board, charged with embezzling $113,000 from the state, was continued at defense request until tomorrow. Judge J Brown is presiding and Oakley is expected to waive examination.
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Montgomery
Ala
James G. Oakley
State Convict Board
J. Brown
Oakley
Governor Praises Speigner Water Power Project in Alabama
Governor O Neal visited Speigner s and the Wetumpka penitentiary with convict board officials. They reported the cost at about 105000 and said the dam and power house will pay for themselves. Coal savings at the Speigner s mill were highlighted as supporting the project s value. Two concrete bridges are planned to support water power operations.
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Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
Speigner's
Convict Department
Speigner’s
Wetumpka Penitentiary
M. B. Wellborn
Convict Board
Wellborn
Comer
Remedy Ends Constipation in Hot Springs Ad
An old Hot Springs Arkansas advertisement promotes Hot Springs Liver Buttons to relieve constipation and liver issues. It touts gentle effects, a 25 cent price, and claims of a free sample from the Hot Springs Chemical Co. Mail orders offered.
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Hot Springs
Arkansas
Hot Springs Chemical Co
Ark
Hot Springs Chemical Company
Eat Freely Without Dyspepsia Says a Remedy Claim
An advertisement extols Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a superior digestive tonic that cures dyspepsia and related stomach and bowel issues. It claims gentle laxative action, tone restoration, and long lasting relief supported by a testimonial from Mrs. Oliver Young of Merrill, Wisconsin. Mail order sample offers and price details accompany the claim.
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Oliver Young
Merrill
Wis
Trainer Doe sem mens Resigns from Chicago Nationals
Doe sem mens resigned as trainer of the Chicago Nationals after an incident with Manager Evers in which Evers was struck. He signed a contract the next day to train the Cincinnati team.
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Chicago
Doe* Semmens
Chicago Nationals
Evers
Cincinnati
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