Bryan on Hand to Prevent Rift in Lusitania Crisis
William J. Bryan former secretary of state arrived in Washington to aid in preventing trouble between the United States and Germany over the Lusitania issue. He met Rep Bailey of Pennsylvania and Rep Callaway of Texas, held talks with Democrats, and said he would not reveal plans, hoping Germany would bow to U S views or diplomatic relations be restored.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
Lusitania
Bailey
Pennsylvania
Callaway
Texas
United States
Germany
New Orleans
Northwestern’s 255-Pound Pitcher Stuns in Debut
Northwestern University features “Baby” Smith a 255 pound pitcher and former center on the Purple team. He opened the 1916 season by pitching seven innings against Armour Institute allowing four hits striking out ten with one walk. He contributed two singles a double and scored in Northwestern’s 8 to 3 win.
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Chicago
Northwestern University
Smith
Purple Eleven
Armour Institute
Northwestern
Diplomatic Push for Peace Amid Unfinalized Plans
The speaker urges amicable settlement and notes no final rupture with Germany. War would be unspeakable. efforts to preserve peace are under way with tentative plans not yet discussed publicly.
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Germany
Cyclone Damages Beach Homes West of Biloxi
A cyclone swept Debuys near Biloxi causing extensive damage to a summer house owned by T. Jonas Stewart and Debuys property. Debris scattered, oaks fallen, fences and several roofs damaged as residents describe the storm.
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Biloxi
Miss
Debuys
T. Jonas Stewart
Stewart
Allies Defend Trade Blockade In Joint Note
Washington reports Great Britain and France defend blockade as lawful and within international law. They argue limits on neutral imports, vessel searches at neutral ports, and reforms to papers and consignments reflect modern trade and wartime needs.
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Washington
Great Britain
France
United States
Germany
Austria
State Department
Uni
Holland
Sweden
Denmark
Dr Kings New Life Pills for Liver Health Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as the best liver remedy. It claims the pills stimulate liver function and bowel movement without gripe or nausea and endorses trying a bottle for improved well being. 25c at drug lists.
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Dr. King
Dr. King’s
Drink hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the body
A health advice notice urges waking with a glass of hot water and a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels of toxins. It claims internal bathing improves digestion, relieves headaches and constipation, and promotes daily use.
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Bath
Miller’s Antiseptic Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Miller’s Antiseptic Oil as a universal remedy for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and numerous ailments. It claims internal and external use with rapid penetration to affected parts and cites a bold demonstration soaking leather to prove penetration. Available in bottles with a money back guarantee through Ulbricht & Web’s stores.
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Ulbricht & Web
Grapevine Tales of South Sea Sailors at Mobile Dock
In Mobile on the waterfront, mariners exchange sea yarns at the after cabin of the Mobile Ship Chandlery. Captain Newberry recalls island desertions and island native intuition about ships ashore, sparking laughter as Captain Bodden compares salvors to a Cayman Island preacher whose sermon ended with an urgent dash to a wreck.
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Mobile
Mobile Ship Chandlery Company
South Sea Islands
E. N. Newberry
Caicos
Bahamas
Lester Bodden
Ceneee Company
Newberry
Cayman Island
Amateurs Playday and Real Estate Transfers Reported
At Lyons Park and Kling's diamond Saturday evening two amateur games feature Buyers vs Comp trollers Operators vs Auditors with lineups across Purchasing Agents and Farmers teams. Real estate transfers list multiple property deals including Strauss to Bevier and state land parcels. President Wilson plans a Philadelphia visit to meet his newest grandchild born to Francis S Sayre’s family.
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Lyons Park
Kling’s Diamond
Andrew Strauss
Alex Strauss
Strauss
Cedar Grove
Grand Bay Land Company
Nellie V. Bevier
Pine Crest
Grand Bay
Farmers Loan and Trust Company
B. A Mitchell
State Land Company
M. B. Clemens
A. H. Dawes
Thervil Torgerson
Henry
Dackroth
Josephine Hadley
Josephine
Hadley
Wilson
Philadelphia
Washington
Francis &. Sayre
War World Wide Pictures to be Shown at Columbia Sunday
War World Wide a four part motion picture program from the great war will be shown at the Columbia Sunday with up to the minute front line footage. Admission five cents.
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Columbia
New York Sun
Mystery Airs as He Tends to His Own Business
An air of mystery surrounds a figure noted for focusing on personal affairs rather than public matters. The remark suggests others expect the subject to prioritize private concerns over external events.
Cyclone and storm damage hit Crichton suburb and Mobile
A midweek cyclone near Crichton killed Mrs. Lillie Cochran and injured a neighbor while wrecking homes and barns. Mobile reports describe restored traffic service after a washout near Bay Minette and debris-filled swamps, with heavy rain of 3.78 inches and strong winds.
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Mobile
Government Street
Bay Minette
Citronellc
Wolf Ridge
Crichton
Lillie Cochran
Odrey L. Cochran
United States Weather Bureau
Mobile & Ohio
Okanola
Miss
Citronelle
Ga Hill
Spring Hill College
Spring Hill College Lane
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
Springhill
Cochran
Cochran Yard
RUN DOWN WOMEN PROMISES OF VINCI DRUG CLAIMS
An excerpt extols Vinci as a strength creator for tired women. A testimonial from Mrs. John M. Waldron of Saratoga Springs, NY describes regained vitality after using Vinci. The ad notes cod liver, iron, beef peptone and wine from Van Antwerp Drug Corp. in Mobile Alabama and urges readers to visit local Vinci drug stores.
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Vinci
John M. Waldron
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Mobile
Ala. I
Vinci Drug Store
The Aches of House Cleaning and Sloan's Liniment
An old advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment for relief from pain after cleaning chores. It claims quick numbness and rest with minor rub, noting benefits for soreness neuralgia and bruises and urging readers to keep a bottle on hand.
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Sloan
Necr
Coast Artillery Units Sail To Canal Zone
Coast artillery companies of the United States Army bound for the Panama area arrived in Galveston from Norfolk and Pensacola and are expected to sail for the canal within a day or two.
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Galveston
Tex
Coast Artillery
Patrick
Panama Zone
Nolk
Pensacola
Canal
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Goodman
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Pizard
Alvarez
Rayford
Ford
Rehm
Reason Over
Shaw
Gilbert
Walker
Chee Tae Rene
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Catelle
F. L. Tapia
Dauphin ST
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