Ad Bloch Chosen Head of Pythians in 7th District
The Seventh District convention of the Knights of Pythias held at Pythian Castle Hall Mobile elected Albert D. Bloch as president and named a full slate of officers including V R Lindsay first vice president J H Pankey second vice president Finley McFadyen third vice president George R Bridge fourth vice president Charles L Smith Mobile fifth vice president Henry D Ledebur secretary N C Tew Whistler treasurer Delegates reported the session was highly harmonious with Grand Chancellor LL Waldrop visiting and delivering timely addresses The social session Tuesday night drew a large crowd and featured vocal and instrumental numbers and brief speeches.
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Knights of Pythias
Grand Domain of
Alabama
Pythian Castle Hall
Mobile
Albert D. Bloch
Vv. R. Lindsay
J. H. Pankey
Finley McFadyen
Plateau
George R. Bridge
Resolute Defends Astor Cup With Victory Over Vanitie
The Resolute defeated the Vanitie in Newport Arkansas on August 15 by three minutes five seconds elapsed time and five minutes nineteen seconds corrected time marking a satisfactory win for the defending America’s Cup crew.
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Associated Press
Newport
Sandy Hook
Vanitie
Vanderlip backs radium institute for cancer aid
Frank A. Vanderlip president of the National City Bank contributes to founding a radium institute to provide free treatment for cancer patients. The proposed sanitarium at Onsining will house radium equipment valued at 30,000 dollars.
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New York
Frank A. Vanderlip
The
National City Bank
Onsining
Alabama Bans Bags Labeled 99 3 8 Pounds Net
In Montgomery on August 5, the Alabama department of agriculture warned dealers that feed bags labeled 99 3 8 pounds net 100 pounds gross violate state law which requires 100 pounds net. Sellers of feeds with such labeling will face prosecution, and merchants are urged to insist on 100 pounds net to comply.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture and Industries
Six Foot Rattlesnake Slain on Schutz Farm
Workmen on William Schutz's farm on Moffatt Road encountered and killed a six foot rattlesnake. The aged reptile bore thirteen rattles and a button on its tail.
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William Schutz
Moffatt Road
Court of Appeals Justifies Role in Reducing Supreme Court Burden
A Montgomery statement from Colonel Alexander Troy notes the Court of Appeals has disposed of 1,728 final cases in three years, averaging 576 per judge, and has shifted work from the Supreme Court. It argues the appellate system keeps state work up to date and beyond, with transfers to the Supreme Court illustrating efficiency gains and urging public understanding.
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Montgomery
State Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Alexander Troy
Court of Appeals
Colonel Troy
Court of ‘Appeals
Parsons Finds Self Cornered in London
Information from Washington reached the Mobile Chamber of Commerce showing A. J. Parsons president of the organization is among American travelers unable to depart London due to the war situation. Parsons went to England last month as a delegate to the International Congress of Municipal Executives and to visit relatives with a commission as American delegate.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Washington
A. J. Parsons
America
Parsons
Mobile
England
International Congress of Municipal Executives
Carman Wife May Face First Degree Murder Charge
Detective Burns in Freeport New York says clues tie a 38 caliber revolver to the Carman home before the murder of Mrs Louise Bailey. The revolver's presence and quick disappearance could cancel manslaughter indictments and support a first degree murder charge against Mrs Carman.
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Freeport
N. Y
Iniwate
Carman
Louise Bailey
Smith
Burns
European War Likely Delays Bennett Trophy Balloon Race
The European war may prevent this year's international Bennett trophy balloon race planned to start October 6 from Kansas City. The Kansas City Aerob advised postponement to the Aero Club of America. Fifteen leading balloonists from Europe and America had entered the event.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Kansas City Aerob
Aero Club of America
America
Rankin Johnson Jumps to the Federals
Chicago Federal League club announced the signing of Rankin Johnson yesterday. Johnson, previously with Cleveland in the American League, jumps to the Federals from the Indians affiliate roster.
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Rankin Johnson
FEDS
Chicago
A. Rankin Johnson
Johnson
Federals
Montgomery seeks larger share of crop moving fund
Montgomery will obtain an additional 100000 from the U S treasury to aid moving the cotton crop. Local bankers will file the request with HM Hobbie, government agent, and the money will be secured by bonds and deposited at First National Bank. A coordinating committee was appointed to certify securities.
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Montgomery
Rency
United States Treasury
Hobbie
First National Bank
Montgomery Clearing House
A. M. Baldwin
J. Kirk Jackson
John P. Kohn
B. L. Gaddis, Jr
Louis B. Farley
Olympian Wins Mackinac Island Sloop Race
Olympian a class FP sloop owned by Frank J Snite of Chicago won the Chicago Yacht Club eleventh annual race to Mackinac Island finishing at 4 36 am after 60 hours 36 minutes for the 331 mile course.
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Mackinac
Frank J. Snite
Chicago
Chicago Yacht Club
Mackinac Island
Margaret Druien Captures $5,000 2:20 Class Trot Stake
Grand Rapids report notes Margaret Druien won the $5,000 stake for 2:20 class trotters in straight heats on the Grand Circuit program. She lowered the stake record by 12.4 seconds to win the second heat in 2 905.1.2. Peter the Great upset four of the seven starters.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Margaret Druien
Peter the Great
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