Error of England Gain for Germans
Berlin reports reveal German calls to reconsider the San Francisco Exposition boycott. Dr Wittenberg head of textile wholesale dealers urges manufacturers to exhibit regardless of government sanction, arguing England's absence opens a chance to showcase German textiles against France and fend off Chinese and Japanese competition in the U.S. market.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Dr. Wittenberg
Association of
German Textile Wholesale Dealers
England
France
United States
Louisiana Experiment Station Proposed Near New Iberia
A bill in Washington proposes a Louisiana experimental station for plants and crops near New Iberia with $50,000 for buildings stock and equipment. It would study species suited to Louisiana soil and climate and use land sale funds to cover costs. A companion bill seeks $50,000 to build a government building at Huntsville Texas.
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Associated Press
Washington
New Iberia
Broussard
Louisiana
Garrett
Huntsville
Tex
ONeal Slated for Important Talk at Governors Conference
Governor ONeal of Alabama attends the Colorado Springs meeting where reforms in state government are discussed. Governors Cruce, Lister, Hunt, and ONeal present plans on efficiency, budget, merit systems, and wage scales. A rural credit bank and land mortgage co operatives proposal aims to aid farmers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Colorado Springs
Cruce
Oklahoma
Lister
Washington
O'Neal
Alabama
Hunt
Arizona
Cutting’s Widow Receives Large Estate Share
The state appraisal of William Bayard Cutting’s estate totals 10,000,000 dollars and transfers to the surrogate’s court. Olivia M. Cutting, the widow and chief beneficiary, will receive 9,260,000 dollars. The remainder goes to other family members with minor donations, including 1,000 dollars to Fisk University in Nashville.
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Associated Press
New York
William Bayard Cutting
Olivia M. Cutting
Fisk University
Nashville, Tenn
Constipation and Heat Often Fatal
Summer health warning urges careful bowel care as constipation can trigger serious illnesses. A laxative tonic like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is recommended over harsh cathartics, with endorsements from families and a money back guarantee. Free sample requests available by mail.
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San Pedro St
Trinidad
Colo
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Ill
Brewton Growth Bets On More Manufacturing
Brewton Alabama embraces rapid growth as prosperity rises. Officials say the city will attract labor with new manufacturing plants and a larger hotel soon. The Escambia County Teachers Institute is underway and local graduates passed exams. Sixty young men are away serving, with many missing their presence.
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Brewton
Ala
Drewton
Escambia County Teachers’ Institute
Vivian Stewart
Mary Lee Henderson
Gertrude Stokes
Myrtle Morris
Marjorie Grissett
Julia Brannon
Georgia Belle MecGowin
Alma Hamner
William Riley Jerman
James G. Brown
Soldier Boys
Greece Playing Double Cross in Balkan Move
Sofia dispatch says Turkish forces occupy Kuchkuk Kakvak after a clash with a Bulgarian garrison. Greece may plan to pressure Bulgaria by seizing western territory toward the Mesta river to push direct talks with Turkey over Adrianople. Greece pledges to evacuate Nanthi Gumullina Dedenthatch next Thursday, with Bulgarian occupation to follow.
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Sofia
Kuchkuk Kakvak
Nanthi
Gumullina
Dedenthatch
Bulgaria
Greece
Arkansas Governor Proclaims Wood Roads Days
Little Rock Arkansas August 20 Governor George W Hays proclaimed September 3 and 4 as wood roads day across the state He urged all interested in better highways to contribute what they can and to hold public meetings to promote highway advancement.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
George W. Hays
Arkansas
Special honor for Alabamian in educational congress panel
Dr Joseph Swain Swarthmore College president and NEA leader announced ten men to form the core committee for organizing a special educational congress at the Panama Pacific Exposition in 1915. Ex officio members include former NEA presidents United States commissioners of education and the association's executive committee. The ten named include Stratton D Brooks of the University of Oklahoma David C Johnston of Winthrop Normal and Industrial School Rock Hill J PP Phillips Birmingham Alabama and Frank Strong of the University of Kansas.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Joseph Swain
Swarthmore College
National Education Association
National Educational Association
United States Commissioners of Education
Dr. Swain
Stratton D. Brooks
University of Oklahoma
David C. Johnston
Winthrop Normal and Industrial School
Rockhill
C. J. PP. Phillips
Birmingham
Ala
Frank Strong
University of Kansas
Special Commission to Visit the Balkans
President Butler of Cornell outlined a Carnegie Endowment commission to study three Balkan issues. It will investigate hostilities after the war with Turkey, alleged wartime outrages, and economic waste, and will proceed to the Balkans before August ends.
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Associated Press
Newport
R. 1
Nicholas Murray Butler
Cornell University
Balkans
Carnegie Endownment Fund For International Peace
Dr. Butler
Balkan Peninsula
Turkey
Greece
Grove’s Tasteless Tonic Promises Blood Enrichment
An antique advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless Tonic as enriching the blood and strengthening the whole system. It claims the tonic fortifies the body against summer depression and offers a 60 cent price and compound details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GROVE
Local Personnel Shifts and Community News Highlight Brewton Area
County officials see changes as Treasurer T S Lowell recovers from paralysis and F C Rankin fills the vacancy. County education posts stay steady with Lautrell and Goldsmith reappointed. Local businessman B W Martin plans a modern jewelry shop near the depot. A gathering at Chalybeate Springs reports a joyous picnic. Confirmed educational advances include Dedication of a 6600 addition to Downing Industrial Institute on October 24. Prominent educators Rev Shoffner and G A Harris receive praise. Ms Esther Fuller and others are noted in various visits. Families return from West trips. several residents travel to eastern markets. a Brewton church pastor departs for Plant City Florida.
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First Infantry
Alabama National Guard
Newton
T.S. Lowell
F.C. Rankin
County Board of Education
O. F. Lauttrell
Bank of Brewton
FE. I. Goldsmith
Bank of Atmore
Downing Industrial Institute
Kev Shoffner
Prewton
Paul Yeldeil
Monroeville
Yeldeil
G. A. Harris
Monroe County
W. W. Downing
Esther Fuller
Nadawah
Melba Itbing
Evergreen Street
D. G. Gillaspie
Floridatown
Annie Will Mangum
Rome Ga
Marjorie Long
Eufaula
E. M. Lovelace
Clara Lee
Rufus Mayo
Foshee
Tunnel Springs
Lucia Cunningham
Irene Jernigan
Brewton Presbyterian Arch
Plant City
Fla
Brewton
Bell believed active in many cities after arrest
A. Bell, arrested Sunday on charges of passing worthless checks, is suspected of operating in multiple cities for months. Police wired Houston officials about a firm named List-Gifford Construction Company. Houston authorities denied the firm’s existence and noted Bell likely passed bad checks in St. Louis, Memphis, and Oklahoma City over the past month.
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A. Bell
Bell
Crenshaw
Houston
Texas
List- Gifford Construction Company
Davis
St. Louis
Memphis
Oklahoma
Wilson Collins Sold to Buffalo Club
Horton Aug. 14 Wilson Collins a pitcher and outfielder who has been with the Boston National League club for several months was sold outright yesterday to the Buffalo club of the International League. Collins formerly played on Vanderbilt University teams.
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Associated Press
Horton
Wilson Collins
Buffalo Club
Collins
Vanderbilt University
Sheriff Refuses Extradition Papers in Jersey City Case
Sheriff Snell of Rensselaer County refused to recognize extradition papers for Dominick Delappe known as Kid Dynamite wanted in Jersey City on a shooting of Thomas Conroy president of the plumbers union. Jersey City detectives presented Governor Sulzer signed papers which were not acknowledged.
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Troy
N. Y
Snell
Rensselaer County
New Jersey
Dominick Delappe
Alleg
Kid Dynamite
Jersey City
Thomas Conroy
Plumbers Union
Sulzer
Train collision injures twenty two near Jenson Arkansas
A head on collision near Jenson Arkansas between a St Louis and San Francisco passenger train and a Midland Valley freight train left twenty two injured, two seriously, as the freight was said to be late and attempting to reach Bonanza ahead of the passenger. The accident occurred about twenty five miles southeast of Fort Smith yesterday evening on Midland Valley tracks.
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Associated Press
Fort Smith
Aug
St. Louis
San Francisco
Midland Valley
Jenson
Ark
Here
Bonanza
Midland Valley Road
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