Fund for College Oversubscribed in Birmingham
A $150,600 fund for Birmingham College, owned by the North Alabama Methodist Conference, was completed at the First Methodist church in Birmingham. The drive began last Monday and closed with the total over-subscribed by $500 to support the college’s extension work on Owenton Hill.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham College
North Alabama Methodist Conference
First Methodist Church
Owenton Hill
Baltimore Sunday Championship Game Halted by Rain
A rain delay ended play between the Baltimore and Buffalo clubs in the International League with the score tied 2 to 2 after two innings at Dunn's Park.Sunday tickets were sold with rain checks, and fans bought food or drinks to match the regular price.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Buffalo
Dunn's Park
Nearly Enough for Church Home in Alabama Drive
John E. Mitchell heads a state-wide subscription effort to raise 50 000 dollars for a new Episcopal Church Home in Alabama. After a successful weekend in Birmingham where 8 300 dollars was raised across three churches, total subscriptions reach 47 000 dollars. The committee plans further drives in Gadsden Jacksonville Greenville and Bessemer ahead of the May 7 Episcopal Council meeting.
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John E. Mitchell
Episcopal Church of Alabama
Mobile
Birmingham
Messrs
J. E. Mitchell
D. M. Drennen
F. E. Stollenwerck
Montgomery
W. F. Garth
Huntsville
Church of the Advent
St. Mary’s Church
Mitchell
Episcopal Church Council
Gadsden
Jacksonville
Greenville
Bessemer
Oldfield Sets New One Mile Dirt Track Record
Barney Oldfield lowered the world one mile dirt track record at the new Bakersfield track. He completed the mile in 46 2/6 seconds from a flying start, beating the prior Brigton Beach time of 47 4 5 seconds set on September 17, 1912.
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Associated Press
Bakersfield
Cal
Barney Oldfield
Brigton Beach
Oldfield
Hay's Hair Health claims to halt gray hair
An advertisement urges buyers to use Hay's Hair Health to restore natural hair color immediately. It touts a money back guarantee and offers special two item or three item bundles at discounted prices through local druggists.
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Hay
Hay’s
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Braswell’s Drug Store
MAN Bros
Dave
Bauer
Sutton Bros
ROE ‘Drug CO
J. T. Hawkins '& Son
Renal Compound touted for Bright's Disease cure
The article urges using Fulton's Renal Compound to counter renal degeneration in Bright's Disease, claiming better outcomes than Digitalis and Basham's Mixture. It notes many patients recover with Renal Compound, either alone or with continued therapy, and offers pamphlets and a San Francisco company contact for more information.
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Bright
Digitalis
Basham
Fulton
van Antwerp Drug Corp
John J. Fulton Co
San Francisco
Prayers For New Chinese Republic Observed In New York
Churches across New York and the nation joined the Christian world in praying for the new Chinese republic. The petitions covered the Chinese people the future president constitution and congress while Americans in China and those at home were urged to be liberal with money and tolerant in spirit. Episcopal Bishop Greer led a common prayer and Presbyterians offered a shared prayer at a Fifth Avenue union service led by Rev. Dr. Merrill.
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Associated Press
New York
Christian Churches of
China
New Republic
Congress
America
Episcopal
Baptist
Methodist
Presbyterian
Greer
Fifth Avenue
William P. Merrill
How the Majors Look After a Week Of Good Weather
Major league baseball benefited from clear weather as 51 games were played with only three postponed. In the National League New York Chicago Pittsburgh and Philadelphia fought for leadership while Brooklyn led the second division with four wins and two losses. In the American League Washington dropped from first place after a losing week as Boston and Cleveland moved up while Birmingham rallied near the top. Tyrus Cobb returned to boost the St Louis players as New York Americans managers seek new help.
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Associated Press
New
Nationals
New Yorks
Chicago
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Giants
Pittsburgh
Johnny Evers
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Huggins
Cincinnati
Boston
Washington
Bostons
National Capital
Senators
Red Sox
Cleveland
Birmingham
Washingtons
St. Louis Browns
New York Americans
Chance
Bucklen's Amnica Salve Proclaimed Quick Skin Cure
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Amnica Salve as the fastest remedy for burns bruises sores boils and skin diseases. It claims L H Haflin of Iredell Texas was cured in four days of a painful ankle sore and recommends the product for every home at 25 cents.
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Bucklen
Amnica
L. H. Haflin
Iredell
Texas
Var Amtwerp Drug Corp
Bryan's Wineless Menu Wins Him Praise in Utah
Utah WCTU members met Secretary of State William J. Bryan at Ogden station. State president Mrs. E K Shepherd and delegates presented a monster bouquet and thanked Bryan for his course and courage. He declined to discuss his California mission.
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Ogden
Utah
William J. Bryan
After Sickness How to Recover Strength
Guidance on rebuilding strength after illness promotes Vinci cod liver and iron as a tonic. A Newton North Carolina woman reports recovery from grippe after using Vinci, claiming restored energy and improved well being. The ad promises money back if not satisfied and mentions Saxo Salve for eczema.
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Vinci
Alice Mill
Newton, N. C
Grippe
van Anne Drug Corporation, Inc
Mobile, P. S
Eczema
Five Die in Fire at Presidio Barracks
Fire swept two wooden barracks at the Presidio in San Francisco killing two women and three children. Sergeant Schall and his family perished as a gasoline explosion sped the blaze. he was hospitalized under guard after a frantic attempt to rescue them.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Sixth Infantry
Presidio
Schall
Futurity Entries Top 1000 as Breeders See Strong Nominations
The Kentucky futurity for this year drew a record field with 1,080 mares nominated. Walnut Hall Farm led with 89 entries from LEXINGTON. Patchen Wilkes Farm followed with 82, Empire City Farm of Cuba New York had 38. Kentucky accounts for 378 nominations, while New York totals 190 and Canada 18 among thirty one states.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Kentucky Free Horse Breeders Association
L. W. Harkness
Walnut Hall Farm
Here
Patchen Wilkes Farm
Empireity Farm
Cuba
New York
Canada
Kentucky
Brigadier General Henry Cochrane Ends Brilliant Marine Career
Brigadier General Henry Clay Cochrane retired after a long career with the United States Marine Corps. He served in the Civil War, Spanish American and Cuban campaigns, the Philippine war, and the Boxer uprising in China. He died at 70 at his Chester home, survived by his widow and two children. He joined the service in 1861 and earned France’s Legion of Honor in 1899.
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Philadelphia
Henry Clay Cochrane
United States Marine Corps
China
Chester Sunday
Edward Lull Cochrane
Annapolis Naval Academy
Manzanillo
Philippines
Cavite
Carnot
France
Posse Fails to Find Murderous Negroes in Chattanooga
In Chattanooga Tennessee on April 28 deputies and a large citizen posse failed to locate the assailants who shot Dr Phineas Rogers and young Ted Brown at St Elmo. Gordon Jones identified as the shooter recently released from the state penitentiary for highway robbery. His companion remains unknown. Dr Rogers has a chance of recovery and Brown is not seriously injured.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Phineas, Rogers
Ted Brown
St. Elmo
Gordon Jones
State Penitentiary
Rogers
Young Brown
Boy Discovers Dimple Seen as Asset Is Handicap
A boy grows to understand that the dimple on his cheek, once valued by his mother as a charm, acts as a real impediment in life.
Croxone Promise to Ease Backache and Rheumatic Pain
An advertisement claims Croxone relieves backache neck pain and rheumatic symptoms by cleansing kidneys and urinary tract. It ads a quick course of doses will reduce congestion and supposedly dissolve acids and poisons, leaving kidneys healthier and easing pains. The copy touts Croxone as unlike other remedies and notes price and pharmacist availability.
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Croxone
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Britton
Dr. F. L. Tapia
Mobile Electrical Supply Co
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