Grand Lodge Holds Inspection and Session at Masonic Home
Grand Lodge inspection of the Alabama Masonic Home for Widows and Orphans precedes opening of the state grand lodge. Grand Master Daniel A. Greene of Birmingham leads executive sessions as officers are elected including Pace, Gunn, Ransom, McCormick, Wilson, Beauchamp, and others. Reports from committees are presented as the fraternal body conducts business.
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Alabama Masonic Home
Grand Lodge of Will
Ra d
Daniel A. Greene
Birmingam
Royal Arch
Grand Royal Arch
Albert E. Pace
Norman Gunn
Jasper
William W. Ransom
Birmingham
John H. McCormick
Obile
John Wilsonerry
Montgomery
J A. Beauchamp
Stewart McQueen
Henry F.reese
Selma
Joseph D. Matlock
John Philip Melah
Tuscaloosa
Grand Royal Arch Capii
Philip McRae
William L. Columbia
Robert T. Ward
Dadeville
William H. Cooper
Grand Sentinel
Grand Ludge
Fraermal
Tenth National R and H Congress Opens with Bryan Address
The tenth convention of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress opened in Washington with Secretary Bryan delivering the opening address to about a thousand delegates. Speakers included Brazilian Ambassador Da Silveira, John D. Hazen of Canada, and Rome G. Brown of Minneapolis. Senator Ransdell presided and Secretary Lane read the president’s greeting, praising national harbor and river improvements.
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Bryan
Fington
National
Fers and Harbors Congress
Ambassador da
Brazil
Mary
Amazon
John D. Hazen
Marines and Fisheries of
Canada
Rome G. Brown
Minneapolis
Ransdell
Louisiana
Congress
Lane
Wealthy Mexican Refugees Flee to Laredo for Safety
More than a thousand families arrive at Laredo Texas from Monterey and Saltillo fleeing unsettled conditions. They bring millions in securities to deposit in U S banks awaiting clarity on the Mexican situation. One man reportedly placed 3 000 000 and another 2 500 000 in securities.
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Monterey
Saltillo
Laredo
Tex
Death of Alfred E. Duncan President of Franklin Fire Insurance
Alfred E. Duncan, 49, president of the Franklin Fire Insurance Company, died today in Philadelphia. He had long been connected with the insurance field in Texas and served on the executive board of the Southeastern Union.
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Philadelphia
Alfred E. “An
Franklin Fire McE Company
Duncan
Texas
Southeastern Union
Little Women Delight At Lyric Theatre Tuesday
Marion DeForest presents Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women at the Lyric Theatre in two Tuesday performances. A warm home drama with strong cast including Margaret Dills Ethel Cunningham and Margery Taylor as Jo, praised for its depth and pathos.
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Louisa M. Alcott
Marion DeForest
Lyric Theatre
March
Mr. March
Hannah Mullett
Clarence Felter
Ethel Cunningham
Mrs. March
Margaret Dills
Aunt March
Eleanor Cary
Beth
Meg
Amy
Margery Taylor
Virginia Spragge
Lucy Cotton
Elaine Benton
Mr. Lawrence
Laurie
John Brooks
Professor Bhaer
George M. Clark
C. C. Gwynne
Mr. Harris
Lyric
Geo. M. Cohan
Bert Leigh
Hazele Burgess
Mr. Cohan
Untimely death of Brewton man
Mark Miller son of T R Miller of Brewton Alabama died from a pistol wound accidentally inflicted while cleaning a gun at his Tallahassee Florida home on Thanksgiving day. The bullet struck a vital area and he died several days later. The body will arrive in Brewton Thursday morning and the funeral will be held on arrival with interment at Union Cemetery.
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Brewton
Ala
Mark Miller
T. R. Miller
Tallahassee
Fla
Union Cemetery
November Weather in Mobile Reports High Sunshine and Rain
The November report by Albert Ashhenberger shows 73 percent sunshine totaling 230.7 hours, 3.75 inches of rain (mostly on the last two days), and a mean temperature of 64.1 degrees. Record highs were 80 on Nov 16 and 38 on Nov 10 with a max 70.8 and min 52.1.
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Mobile
Albert Ashhenberger
Newbro's Herpicide A Scientific Achievement
The advertisement proclaims Newbro's Herpicide as a scientific breakthrough that stops hair shedding instantly and claims to be the standard dandruff germ destroyer. It criticizes competitors making similar claims.
Thieves seize 87500 in German notes from rail car
Thieves took 87500 in German bank notes from a safe in the mail car of a Brussels Cologne express last night. The money was consigned by the National Bank of Belgium to Cologne.
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Brussels-Cologne Express
Cologne Bank
Associated Press
Verviers
Belgium
National Bank of Belgium
Cologne
Trouble Ahead for London Post Office
Disaffection among almost 100,000 postal workers has led to acts of vandalism in London as talks over Christmas pay rise stall. The postmaster general rejected the demands on November 19, and unions affirm plans for a strike at Christmas unless the pay increase is granted.
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Associated Press
London
Colombian congress protests mediation by the North
In Mexico City on December 3 the Colombian congress denounced President Roosevelt and U S methods in a communique to Mexico's senate and chamber. The note, sent as a protest against inter mediation in Latin American affairs by the colossus of the North, was read in a secret session and laid on the table.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Colombian Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
United States
North
Abrogating Pass Privilege Triggers Railroad Clerks Union Move
Pennsylvania Railroad clerks threaten to unionize after passes are abrogated. Representatives from freight and passenger offices in Pittsburgh met to organize a preliminary group with funds raised at several railroad centers, signaling a wider effort.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Union
Associated Press
Pittsburg
President Wilson Stricken With Heavy Cold
President Wilson contracted a very heavy cold today in Washington. He was reported to be resting at the White House as doctors monitored his condition and advised quiet.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Mexican Press Still Faithful Report on Wilson Message
Mexican newspapers react to President Wilsons congress message with criticism. The Independiente denounces Wilsons claim Huerta is losing support as bad faith. Imparcial cites foreign ministers who doubt peace and stable government if Huerta remains president.
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Mexico City
Wilson
Congress
Washington
The
Independente
White House
Huerta
Imparcial
Mexico
The Secret of Success in Medicine Advertising
A discussion on why heavily advertised medicines fade unless they deliver cures. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is praised by a prominent druggist for extensive sales and testimonials, claiming it reliably benefits kidneys and fulfills consumer needs.
French Rentes Fall After Bar thou Cabinet Collapse
On December 3 in Paris the lowest quotation for French 3 per cent rentes dropped to 84 francs 76 centimes after the Bar thou cabinet fell in the chamber. President Poincare met Bar thou and discussed forming a new government with possible leaders Senator Jean Dupuy and Senator Paul Louis Peytral.
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Paris
J. Louis Barthou
Chamber of Deputies
Poincaire
M. Barthou
Senate
Jean Dupuy
Paul Louis Peytral
Finance
Marine Corps Captain Bound Over in Atlanta Assault Case
Captain Ernest E. West of the United States Marine Corps was bound over to the superior court on an assault and battery charge against Mrs. John H. Jones, mother of his former wife. He paid a $50.75 fine in police court for disorderly conduct tied to the incident, linked to child custody tensions. West, stationed at Puget Sound, was in Atlanta on furlough.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Ernest E. West
United States Marine Corps
John H. Jones
Acquitted Man Fatally Shoots Accuser in Georgia
In Cuthbert Georgia W F Woodham shot and killed C Culbreth shortly after Culbreth was acquitted of criminal assault against Woodham s 14 year old sister Woodham was arrested following the shooting and the case drew attention to a family dispute and local criminal proceedings.
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W. F. Woodham
Cuthbert, Ga
Kills &. C. Culbreth
Associated Press
Cuthbert
C. Culbreth
Immedia
Woodham
Suffragists Move on Capitol to Seek Standing House Committee
Washington December 3 suffrage convention paused as delegates moved to the capitol to urge the house rules committee to create a standing committee on suffrage in the house. About one thousand suffragists formed regimental ranks to press the case with Dr. Anna Howard Shaw directing the effort. Prominent advocates included Mrs. Ida Husted Harper Helen Gardner Jane Addams Mrs Desha Breckenridge Mrs Mary Beard and Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt.
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Washington
Capitol
House Rutes
House
Anna Howard Shaw
Senate
Ida Husted Harper
Helen Gardner
Jane Addams
Desha Breckenridge
Mary Beard
Carrie Chapman Catt
Kidney strain warning warns relief from fasting meats
A medical line warns that excess meat burdens kidneys causing backache and dull pain in the kidney region. It urges relieving the bowels to curb uric acid buildup and notes accompanying symptoms like headaches dizziness indigestion and rheumatic twinges with sediment in the urine.
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Barthou
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Ernest West
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