Southern Commercial Congress Opens in Muskogee
Delegates from Southern states gather for the sixth annual Southern Commercial Congress in Muskogee Oklahoma as mounted cowboys and Indians greet attendees. Senator Fletcher urges regional unity across the Mississippi while speakers address agricultural reform tenant farming and broader education to modernize the South.
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Muskogee
Okla
Southern Commercial Congress
Duncan A. Fletcher
Florida
Congress
Southland
Oklahoma
Fletcher
Mississippi
Washington
Atlanta
Nashville
Mobile
South
John C. Futrall
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
Texas
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
Uisiana
Austin
New England
Citrus Canker Expert to Deliver Address at Gulf Coast Convention
President W H Reynalds of the Gulf Coast Horticultural Society announced a two day convention at Harte Auditorium starting tomorrow. Dr Kellerman of the Federal Horticultural Board will speak on citrus canker, with Dr Ernest Walker attending. Senator J Bourne of Idaho and delegates from Alabama Florida and Mississippi will also be present.
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W. H. Reynalds
Gulf Coast Horticultural Society
Toorrow
Harte
Oung Men’s Christian Association
Reynalds
Ernest Walker
Kellerman
National Bureau of Plant Industry
Federal Horticultural Board
United States
J. Bourne
Idaho
Mobile County
Florida
Mississippi
Governor Names Nine Mobilians Delegates to Sociological Meet
Governor Henderson appointed eighty delegates for the Southern Towne Congress in Houston Texas May 8 to 11. Mobile contributes nine delegates including F. G. Bromberg Dr T H Frazer Dr Seale Harris O T Steele Miss Mary Harris Dr P J M Acker Dr H T Inge Miss Elizabeth Fonde and Mrs J G Goldstein.
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Montgomery
Ala
Henderson
Alabama
Egourth
Ofouthern
Te Eld
Houston
Texas
Birmingham
Mobile
F. G. Bromberg
T. H. Frazer
Seale Harris
O. T. Steele
Mary Harris
P. J. M. Acker
H. T. Inge
Elizabeth Fonde
J. G. Goldstein
American Serum Cures Tetanus, Johns Hopkins Lab Formula
Wounded soldiers in English hospitals have recovered from tetanus after treatment with a serum developed from a formula tested successfully on animals in Johns Hopkins hospital laboratories. The information comes from a letter by Sir William Osler of Oxford.
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Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
William Osler
Oxford
Hopkins
O B Cornelius Appointed Solicitor in Seventh Circuit
Governor Henderson named O. B. Cornelius of Ashland as solicitor for the Seventh judicial circuit to succeed the late Charles S. Cornelius. Six applicants had sought the post.
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Montgomery
Ala
Henderson
O. B. Cornelius
Ashland
Seventh Judicial Circuit
Charles S. Cornelius
Brief notices from Washington and beyond in today’s le
Supreme Court decisions cover small actions. Williams names B F Muchanan as counsel for insolvent banks receivers, succeeding M C Elliott. Red Cross field hospitals arrive in Britain linked to Belgian army. Liberal Nicaragua factions deny links to recent revolts. Diaz reassured. Wyoming geologist William Reed dies. largest dinosaur skeleton found now at the museum. Edward C Wall, former DNC member, dies at 71. 1904 St Louis nominating convention noted. Pension funds for Methodist ministers set aside by book concern in conference.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Williams
B. F. Muchanan
Marion
M. C. Elliott
Federal Reserve Board
London
New York
St. Louis
Red Cross
Nicaragua
State Department
Diaz
Laramie
Wyo
William Horace Reed
University of Wyoming
5Eer Reed
Wye Museum
Milee
Edward C. Wall
Per
Democratic National Committee
SA Francisco
Methauiee Episcopal Book Concern
New York Buenos Aires steamship line sought for growth in commerce
Argentine financiers plan a new monthly two sailings from Buenos Aires to New York and one other port, funded by Argentine government subsidies. Editor Coll of Buenos Aires Razon says ships may fly the Argentine flag and inaugurate soon, with unclear start date and route specifics.
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New York
Buenos Ayres
York
Coll
Buenos Yres
Razon
New
Tennyson
Tion
South America
Argentina
Plans for Mobile War River locks celebration in May
City leaders push a public demonstration in Mobile in May to mark the completion and opening of the Warrior River locks and dam. Mayor Pillans and Mobile Chamber of Commerce seek invitations for Secretary of War Garrison and Vice President Marshall, with many federal officials likely to attend.
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Warrior River
Mobile
Harry Pillans
J. M. Walsh
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Pillans
Walsh
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas R. Marshall
United States
Meridian
Miss
Laurel and Jackson
Situation at Triest Grows More Serious
Rome reports 87 additional arrests for demonstrations over the food shortage in Triest. Citizens reportedly live largely on potatoes as a large supply arrives. Semen disorders are noted from Capo d'Istria Arco and Trent.
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Rome
Paris
Triest
Capo d'Istria
Istria
Gulf of Triest
Arco
Trent
Long Faithful Negro Honored by Augusta
The funeral for Robert Young, a long time city hall janitor, was attended by Mayor Hayne, the city council, city officers and two former mayors in Augusta. A mayoral proclamation led the council to participate in the honor.
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Augusta
Hayne
Robert Young
Italians Charged With High Treason
VENICE April 26. John Schiehen an interpreter and Ernesto Crescente a designer in the Italian railways technical offices have been arrested for high treason for attempting to select foreign power railroad plans for mobilization of the Italian army.
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Venice
Paris
Selec
John Schiehen
Ernesto Crescente
County Board to Hold Special Meeting on County Loan
President A G Ward of the Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners calls a special meeting for Thursday at 10 o clock to discuss arranging a loan from local banks or banks for county funding and related financing plans.
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A. G. Ward
Board of Revenue and Road Commisioners
Roosevelt says he consulted with Platt on Albany politics
Read letters from Thomas Platt files show discussions of state government candidates and office appointments. Roosevelt testified he freely consulted with Platt about Albany affairs and denied that such conferences amounted to invisible government. He said his actions were as visible as they could be.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Thomas C. Platt
William Barnes
Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Platt
Roosevelt
Barnes
Persident
Albany
Mr. Platt
John Bunny Movie Comedian Dies in Brooklyn
New York reports the death of John Bunny a renowned moving picture comedian who had been ill three weeks. The long time Brooklyn resident brought laughter to millions and his passing prompted widespread regret across Mobile and national audiences.
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New York
John Bunny
Brooklyn
Mobile
Mr. Bunny
Supreme Court Grants Review in Knight Yancey Case
The Supreme Court granted Knauth Nachod and Kahne’s application to review a circuit court ruling denying their right to intervene in a suit by Knight Yancey & Co receivers against Letham and Co to recover 7 800 bales of cotton. The bankers aim to trace a $90 000 loan they extended to the bankrupt firm into the cotton.
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Washington
Supreme Court Today
Knauth, Nachod and Kahne
New York
Circuit Court of Appeals
Knight, Yancey & Co
Alabama
Letham and Company
Peson
Letham & Co
Knauth, Nachod & Kahne
Governor Announces Thach's Election to State Senate
Governor Henderson via proclamation declares Clyde Thach of Athens elected in the April 10 primary as senator for the First Congressional District to succeed James E. Horton. Thach wins 690 votes with opponents William N. Hayes 578 and T. M. Hobb 403. takes seat when the legislature reconvenes next July.
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Montgomery
Ala
Henderson
Clyde Thach
Athens
James E. Horton
Thach
William N. Hayes
T. M. Hobb
Senate
Special Jury Drawn to Try Arson Case
A special jury was drawn in city court on Monday for the arson case of Jesse Scarbough. The panel includes Charles L. Lehman Ernest F. Ladd Cadeimus S. Howell James Reider man Walter Daly Eugene Schell Earle B. Marshall William H. Bancroft Jr Thomas J. Badgett Glenn E. Ainspaugh John J. Tvedt Cyrus L. Sibley Edmund C. Dyas Ji Clyde Bryant Walter C. Younge William R. Gaston James S. Arnold Samuel B. Brandon Andrew J. Rowell Jr Absalom Jackson Jr Elijah Lee John Ballentine Charles A. Myers John W. Rowell Louis M. Jackson Winslow D. Partridge Eugene L. McAdams Henry C. Hamilton Warren J. Field John C. Cantrell Robert B. Morris John Gaillard James A. Piard
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Jesse Scarbough
Charles L. Lehman
Ernest F. Ladd
Cadeimus S. Howell
James Reiderman
Walter Daly
Eugene Schell
Earle B. Marshall
William H. Bancroft, Jr
Thomas J. Badgett
Glenn E. Ainspaugh
John J. Tvedt
Cyrus L. Sibley
Edmund C. Dyas
Ji Clyde Bryant
Walter C. Younge
William R. Gaston
Jamess. Arnold
Samuel 8. Brandon
Andrew J. Rowell, Jr
Absalom Jackson, Jr
Elijah Lee
John Ballentine
Charles A. Myers
John W. Rowell
Louis M. Jackson
Winslow D. Partridge
Eugene L. McAdams
Henry C. Hamilton
Warren J. Field
John C. Cantrell
Robert 8. Morris
John Gaillard
James A. Piair
Eats Plenty of Onions Powering 98 Year Old Johnny Mattix
Eaton April 26 John Mattix who will be 98 on June 16 says he plans a strenuous day with a workmanlike routine. He advises others to eat plenty of onions work hard rest well and chew and smoke tobacco. Mattix routinely walks sixteen miles in a day.
Two Meetings Tonight In Mobile City Government
Mobile residents learn of two tonight meetings the Ways and Means Committee of the Chamber of Commerce at the Battle House to discuss the Harding plan for a state farm loans bank and harbor improvements, and Mobile county legislators in the Municipal Building with citizens on river and harbor legislation and island improvements in Mobile Bay.
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Ways and Means Committee of C. of C
Battle House
Pohedile
Apt
Ways and Means Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Ways and Means
Harding
State Farm Loans Bank
Mobile County
House
Senate
Mobile Bay
Germany Replies in Conciliatory Terms To Greek Complaint
Athens reports Germany would express regrets and pay indemnity if inquiry shows a German submarine caused the Ellispontos sinking. The Ellispontos was torpedoed in the North Sea on April 17.
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Germany
London
Athens
Telegraph
North Sea
Trawler Envoy Reaches Tyne After Supposed Submarine Sinking
London April 26 The trawler Envoy, believed sunk by a German submarine, was brought safely into the Tyne yesterday.
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London
Tyne
French Government Seeks Shoes and Cloth Bids
A letter to Secretary G. C. Card of the Chamber of Commerce from the American Chamber in Paris states the French government is asking for bids direct or via accredited agents for shoes and cloth. The letter includes lists detailing the desired article types.
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G. C. Card
Chamber of Commerce
American Chamber of Commerce
Paris
Weather Summary for Mobile and Alabama
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and likely Tuesday with little temperature change. Winds moderate in Alabama with similar conditions across the state.
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Mobile
Alabama
Allied Attack Premature Entry Into War Hinted
Paris reports that Italy may join the Allies before May Parliament meets as King Victor Emmanuel and key ministers discuss war options, while Von Buelow warns of no peaceful solution and Austria's red lines. Rome sources say May 12 deadline could trigger prorogation if Italy acts.
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Paris
Peppino Garibaldi
Petit Journal
Garibaldi
Victor Emmanuel
Salandra
Sonnani
Italy
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Pls Ie
Salandra Fontes
Mathintst
Gountno
Zuppelll
General Attack on the Dardanelles Resumes
London officials report a combined fleet and army assault on the Dardanelles began anew. An army landed at multiple peninsular points under naval cover, despite barbed wire defenses, with large forces established on shore by nightfall and further advances planned.
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London
Admiralty
War Office
Dardanelles
Peninaela
Trentino Front Conditions Reported Disrupt Commerce
Dispatches from the Trent region describe paralyzed commerce and industry with agriculture at a standstill due to a manpower shortage of 40,000 called to colors. All horses and oxen are requisitioned and copper sulfate scarcity endangers silkworms. Austrian forces rapidly prepare defenses with 12,000 troops at Trent and 40,000 at Rovereto.
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Trent
Verona
Italy
Paris
Rovereto
Riva
Mezzo Lombardo
Greatest Battle of War Seen at Yser Front
London reports a possible German push on the Yser canal in Flanders described by critics as the greatest battle of the war. Von Hindenburg and Emperor William allegedly move to the front as fighting intensifies and allied hopes shift amid scarce official details. Russians attack Hungary while Italian rumors mount of a drift toward war with Austria as Rome notes Austria’s fortified frontier.
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London
Yser Canal
Flanders
French
Field Marshall von Hindenburg
William
Yser
Hungary
Uzsok Pass
Ambassador Page
North Sea
Italy
Rome
Austria
The
Quirinal
von Buelow
Last Effort in Dardanelles and Allied Losses in March
Reports trace a renewed Allied push at the Dardanelles in March with losses including British ships Irresistible Oceanic and French Bouvet. Troop movements indicate British forces in Egypt and French soldiers deployed near the Aegean, with Kitchener's army of up to 200,000 men rumored in the theater.
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Dardanelles
Taile
Irresistible
Bouvet
Ico
Egypt
Aegean Sea
London
Earl Kitchener
Kitchener
iSeerel
Negro convict beaten to death in Alabama reported
Witnesses describe a brutal beating of Jim Lee a short term city convict who died after a ten day lease to a plantation. evidence cites 12 wounds from a four inch strap with tacks during about an hour long assault as officials investigate the case in Montgomery Alabama.
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Montgomery
Ala
Jim Lee
B. L. Fulcher
Paris Probers Find Most Charities Postwar Swindles
Paris authorities report that 76 of 147 charitable organizations formed since the war gap are fraudulent. The inquiry notes many were run by men released from prison just before to during mobilization.
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Paris
Others Get Chance to Enter West Point
Washington April 26 The Army announces new openings for West Point cadet admissions after about ninety failures in March examinations. Rotary Garrison orders additional tests at sixteen army posts nationwide. Successful candidates will enter the academy July 1.
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Washington
West Point
Rotary Garrison
Th Academy
Warriors Halt Peace Transport of Women
London April 26. The Theste Noordam carrying forty American delegates to Hague congress is anchored in the Downs water seeking permission to proceed to Rotterdam. Jane Haben has appealed to Ambassador Page.
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London
Theste Noordam
Gue Hague
Downs
Rotterdam
Jane ‘Haben
Ambassador Page
Japanese Minister Delivers Expanded Demands to China
In Peking on April 26, Japanese Minister to China Eki Hioki presented a 24 item list, expanding the prior 21 demands. China reportedly makes tentative preparations, described as feeble, while foreign powers may press for action and no deadline is set.
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China
Peking
Eki Hioki
Lu Cheng Hsiang
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Glaser
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Prince von Buelow
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