Rockeller Jr Denies Colorado Charge After Public Statement
John D Rockefeller Jr held a lengthy press conference at 26 Broadway with Starr Jphy and Ivy Lee to deny a charge tied to Colorado conditions. He accused Frank P Walsh of misrepresentation and promised a fuller statement while offering to testify and provide all requested information.
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W York
John D. Rocke Jr
Broadway
Starr J. ‘Phy
Ivy Lee
Nk ©. Walsh
United , ‘Industrial Commission
Rockeler
Colorado
New York
United States
Ion
Frank P. Walsh
Walsh
Chinese People Eating Clay to Sustain Life
Drought in eastern Szechuan causes famine with deaths in Fuchow and Chung chow. People eat roots bark and clay to survive while some commit suicide to escape starvation. Rice prices have doubled. relief authorized by President Yuan Shi Kai at about $100,000. The next harvest in late summer is not expected to improve conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Szechuan
China
Fuchow
Chungchow
Chung King
State Department
Yuan Shi Kai
Foley Foley and Mobile Visits Highlight Local Notes
Mrs Lena Hadley of the Northern Hotel spent the weekend in Mobile. Lulu Massey left for Marshall Missouri to join her father. The Morkert families sold property and a saw mill before moving to Blackduck Minnesota. Laura Richards and daughter visited Mobile guests of the Nicks and enjoyed a Royal Theatre show. Victor Gaar returned from Biloxi and Frank Lister visited Mobile Guilport. Dickens and family visited Mobile then headed to Ohio. A. O. Witbeck and Weatherell families returned to Roscoe and Northern homes. George W. Gust now heads the east side barber shop. The Foley all team defeated the Oak boys 16 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
A. Nicks
Royal Theatre
Victor Gaar
Biloxi
Frank Lister
Guilf- Port
Dickens
Gust
Ohio
A. O. Witbeck
Rejoicing in Berlin Over Flemish Victory
Amsterdam reports April 24 that Berlin celebrates the success of German troops in Flanders as a great victory with widespread rejoicing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Amsterdam
Flanders
Submarines Sink Four Ships During Day Mine
London reports German submarine actions include four ships sunk and a mined steamer. The Norwegian Caprivi was sunk off Tory Island with crew landed at Inistrahull. The torpedoed vessels include the Oscar Eva Frack and Ruth. Crew evacuated to lifeboats and later taken to a Scottish port.
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London
Caprivi
Tory Island
Irish
Ireland
Baltimore
Christiania
Inistrahull
Donegal
Oscar
Eva
Frack
Ruth
Longstone
U S Military Men Debate German Peace Terms Report
Washington April 24 military officials weigh a rumor that Germany would accept a narrow Calais strip while surrendering most of Belgium and retaining Alsace Lorraine. They see two Western options for Allies, favoring a Russian drive through the Carpathians to a broader eastern offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Calais
Belgium
Alsace
Lorraine
London
France
Channel
Rhine
Carpathians
Rman Jine
Ladies Aid social and community notices in Camden
The Camden Presbyterians host a spend the day social with Marechal Neil roses and a noon meal. Members and guests listed include Mrs. Liddell Moore Goldbold Ervin Curtis Hicks Johnson Sessions Burford Skinner Pritchett Henderson Purnell Rentz Fordford Turner and others. Funeral services for Charlie Tait held at his son’s home with interment at Nellie. The community extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Ala
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Howell Turner
J. R. Liddell
Frank Moore
Norman Goldbold
S. J. Ervin
M. E. Curtis
J. C. Hicks
Johnson
Will Sessions
W. P. Burford
John Skinner
D. S. Pritchett
Henderson
Purnell
R. Rentz
L. B. Alford
Rosa Baltry
Margery Bruce
Winnie McIntosh
Rebecca Miller
Carrie B. Moore
Bama Dunn
Leon Spurlin
N. D. Godbold
Tennyson Circle
Camden Circle
D. Purnell
Catherine
W. J. Bonner
Charlie Tait
Tait
Nellie
Dernburg Outlines Peace Terms in Brooklyn Address
Dr Bernhard Dernburg former German colonial minister spoke to 300 professionals at the University Club in Brooklyn outlining peace terms and noting he acted as an individual not under government sanction He warned that Britain controls sea routes and dominates commerce and that Germany must gain overseas markets or expand home industry to employ its growing population The talk analyzed naval bases from Jamaica to Guan tanamo and compared per capita military costs in Britain and Germany He argued Belgium's fate hinges on English Channel guarantees and warned Germany would shield itself if the Channel remains closed or Belgium is controlled
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bernhard Dernburg
Germany
University Club
Brooklyn
Derinburg
England
Great Britain
Bahamas
Jamaica
Panama Canal
United States
Key West
Guantanamo
Cuba
Canal
Dr. Dernburg
France
Belgium
Poland
English
Ostend
Austrians Meet With Heavy Loss in Carpathians
Petrograd dispatch reports heavy Austrian losses after cannonade and assaults on Polena district heights on April 22 23. Austrian attempts in Volssate failed. Russians captured key heights at Telepotch and Sianka amid continued artillery and rifle engagements elsewhere.
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Sianka
Russians Push Lines Further Into Hungary
Petrograd reports the main Russian advance has crossed into Hungarian territory along a 40 mile front between Mezo Laborcz and Uzsok. Despite flooded rivers and ruined roads, Russians captured height 1001, killed and captured several enemy troops, and push to control upper river waters and rail corridors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London Observer
Carpathians
Hungary
Galicia
Mezo- Laborcz
Uzsok
Lubinja
Sukovets
Sianka
Kleist Loses Ground in His Damage Suit
In New York on April 24 the federal court heard more damaging testimony in Max Kleist's $250,000 suit against Edward N. Breitung over alleged alienation of Julia Breitung Kleist. Breitung's attorney spoke confidently as the case adjourned for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Max Kleist
Federal District Court
Edward N. Breitung
Julia Breitung Kleist
Kleist
Delancey Nicoll
Judge Hough
Mr. Breitung
Julia
E. C. Rowley
Heavy Artillery Engagements Near Uzsok Pass
Vienna reported heavy artillery engagements around Uzsok pass. Russian daytime attacks were repulsed and night assaults along the Turka road’s east and west failed, with heavy Russian losses. Situation otherwise unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Uzsok Pass
Turka Road
Bishop to Confirm 350 at White House Monday
Bishop J. M. Laval of New Orleans will arrive in White Castle on Sunday to confirm a class of 350 on Monday. The first solemn communion will be held Sunday for a class of 85 as the area endures 47 days without rain, affecting gardens and fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Castle
J. M. Laval
New Orleans
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Help
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative to calomel, claiming it cleanses the liver without salivation or sickness. The copy warns calomel as dangerous mercury and promises morning energy and relief from biliousness and constipation for both children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Villa declares he is assembling enormous army
General Villa telegram to the International News Service reports 20 000 troops rushing to Aguas Calientes from all points plus 20 000 already there and 6 000 Zapata loyalists joining. He says he will meet Obregon soon and notes planes for scouting and bombing Carranzista forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Texas
Villa
International
Aguas Calientes
Mexico
Zapata
Banderas
Obregon
Francisco
Juarez
California
Italians Restive Under Restraint In Diplomacy Pivotal Talks
Rome April 24 The council of ministers scheduled to discuss the international situation was postponed as Baron Sonnino failed to report any progress with Germany and Austria. Austria is said to have offered concessions to maintain Italian neutrality, though Italy remains unsatisfied. Premier Salandra and Sonnino repeatedly confer with King Victor Emmanuel after talks with German ambassador von Buelow and Austrian ambassador baron de Macchico. Italy's military preparations grow closer to full readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Council of Ministers
Baron Sonnino
Germany
Austria
Italy
Vienna
Berlin
Salandra
Victor Emmanuel
Prince von Buelow
Baron de Macchcio
New York Introduces Citywide Homicide Squads
Commissioner Arthur Woods launches a new murder mystery program placing homicide squads in nine detective bureaus with six detectives a photographer and a stenographer each except Queens and Staten Island which have four detectives. Patrol officers wear civilian clothes after relief and work as detectives until cases are resolved. The headquarters unit remains to assist difficult investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur Woods
New York City
Queens
Staten Island
Mind reading act ends in sudden theatre death
In Mount Vernon a mind reader's answer to a question at a New Rochelle woman's theatre outing sparked excitement. Mrs. Emma Middleton collapsed after the reading and died within minutes, following the navy-location reply about Mrs. Collins' brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emma Middleton
New Rochelle
Mount Vernon
Middleton
Edward G. Collins
Collins
Mrs. Middleton
Mrs. Collins
Children Seek to Break Spear Will
Raoul J. Spear Stephen J. Spear and Aline Spear as heirs petition the civil court to null a 1913 will of their mother widow Placido J. Spear probate on April 19 1915. They claim the will disinherits them and makes excessive donations and legacies beyond the estate’s disposable portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Raoul J. Spear
Stephen J. Spear
Aline Spear
Willie J. Sanchez
Placido J. Spear
Railway Schedules Revised March 1 1915
Train timetables show intercity departures and arrivals for Louisville Nashville New York Ontario Southern and other lines. Listings include mobile Ohio Saint Louis Cincinnati Chi town Ponca and Pensacola routes with times for southbound and northbound services and multiple connections.
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Louisville & Nashville
Mont.-N. Co
Chi, & Cin, Ltd
SILE
Bay Shore
Pensacon
Italy and Austria near frontier agreement amid food crisis
Rome April 24. Baron de Macchio and Prince von Buelow report progress in Italo Austrian talks though no settlement. Aerial border measures follow stalled replies and a pope mediated restart. Trentino commissions redraw the frontier while bread riots rage and camps hold arrested bread-seekers. Cardinal Fiffli urges prayers as 500000 march in Vienna with a Virgin statue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camillo Cianfarra
Rome
Baron de Macchio
Prince von Buelow
Sonnino
Austria
Italy
Germany
Pope
von Buelow
Trentino
Brenners Pass
Mezzo-Lombardo
Mezzo- Tedesco
Trieste
Cardinal Fiffli
Vienna
Carpathians
Accused by Hubby Wife Confesses and Receives Alimony
In Chicago on Easter Sunday 1900s timeline, Frederick J. Merriam’s wife admits infidelity after his return from a business trip. He files for divorce and negotiates a voluntary alimony settlement of 75000, with Judge Stough signaling decree. The couple married last October.
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Chicago
Frederick J. Merriam
South
Michigan Avenue
Blooded Cattle Prizes Offered to Southern Pacific Farmers
New Orleans report notes a farm contest along the Sunset Central and Southern Pacific lines with prizes including a Shorthorn bull for best corn field, a Duroc boar second prize, and a choice of Jersey, Guernsey, or Holstein bull for top diversified crop producers. Children in corn clubs may win a Jersey heifer, with similar awards for two acres of diversification. Open to farmers and youths in Louisiana and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Sunset Central
Southern Pacific
Henry M. Mayor
Immigration Bureau of the
Corn Club
Louisiana
Texas
German Fleet Reported Near Heligoland
Amsterdam dispatch April 24 says the steamer Fordin reports sighting a large German fleet to the southwest of Heligoland, as relayed from Christiania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Christiania
Fordin
Heligoland
Hearing the Gulls Away From Home Results Daily
A fragment describes a method to hear daily results while the Gulls are on the road, urging readers to drop in and listen as the team plays away games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fan
Moonlight Hop on Cessna Planned by Horticultural Society
The Gulf Coast Horticultural Society led by president W H Reynolds chartered the excursion steamer Charles E Cessna for a moonlight hop next Tuesday night April 27. Delegates to the forthcoming convention of the society from three states are invited to attend the event with Drago's Band providing continuous dance music from 8 to 11 p m.
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Gulf Coast Horticultural Society
W. H. Reynolds
Charles E. Cessna
Cessna
Drago
Dauphin Street
The
Horticultural Society
Caledonia News Notes and Local Visits
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hopper are both seriously ill with pneumonia in McWilliams M Williams Alabama. Mrs. B. F. Watts and Mrs. B. Jones of Caledonia visited the Hoppers Friday. Ruth of Agee Grocery Co Selma was here Friday. Caledonia baseball team went to Vredenburgh Friday for two games. A H Hudson of Selma was here in the Coca Cola Bottling Co interests. Arthur L. Nettles and Will Ed Hall visited Bure Friday and Saturday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’williams
Ala
J. F. Hopper
B. F. Watts
B. Jones
Caledonia
Hopper
Ruth
Agee Grocery Company
Selma
Vredenburgh
A. H. Hudson
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Mesérs
Arthur L. Nettles
Will Ed Hall
Bure
Visitors and Local Socials Highlight Chicora News
Messrs A T Ritchey and W M Hutto of Waynesboro Mississippi visited Chicora Sunday. Mrs W W Waller visits Mobile relatives. Mrs J T Chason and children stayed with relatives here a week. The Willing Workers met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs C S Wood. Miss Atrue Rogers visited Mount Zion with friends. Mrs E R Merriman and Mrs R M Fisher spent Tuesday in Waynesboro. Miss Lettie Busby returned to Mount Zion after a stay here.
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E. R. Merriman
R. M. Fisher
Waynesboro
Lettie Busby
Mount Zion
Local Social Notes from Tunnel Springs Alabama
Mrs Eugene Smith of Andalusia visits sister Mrs John R Nettles. Vernon belles Minnie Low Bertha Hurst return from visiting Miss Julia Dunn. Myrtle Maud Dees and Julia Lewis of Peterman visit Miss Annie Kearley. Julia Fountain visits relatives at Jones Mill. Martha Nettles and Mary Ethel Mildred Nash visit Beatrice. Dr John Dailey returns from Alabama Medical Association meeting in Birmingham. Presbyterian church fundraiser ice cream supper raises money.
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Tunnel Springs
Ala
Eugene Smith
Andalusia
John R. Nettles
Minnie Low
Bertha Hurst
Vernon,ho
Julia Dunn
Myrtle
Maud Dees
Julia. Lewis
Peterman
Annie Kearley
Julia Fountain
Jones’ Mill
Martha Nettles
Mary Ethel
Mildred Nash
Beatrice
John Dailey
Alabama Medical Association
Birmingham
Brutus Bailey
Presbyterian Church
Government Street Presbyterian Church Services
Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Rev Henry Wade Du Bose as pastor and R O Harris as superintendent. Morning service at 11 a m on the Heart of Heroism with a selected subject. Evening service at 8 p m on The Race Set Before Us. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m with no announced topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Street Presbyterian Church
Henry Wade du Bose
R. O. Harris
Ford interview outlines $50 profit share for first buyers
Mr. Ford discusses a $50 profit sharing plan for first purchasers in an interview. The feature appears on page 2 of the Adv section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
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U. S
Kaiser
U.S
U. S.A
Nicoll
White House
Calomel
Hubby
S. P
Gulls
Temperance Hall
McWilliams
Chicora
Government - Presbyterian Church
MR. Ford
Japan
Ceylon
Orange Peko
R.o.harris
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