Alabama selects Rhodes Scholar candidate roster
President George H. Denny heads Alabama committee to pick a Rhodes Scholar from nine candidates after Oxford exams. Carmichael leads eligible peers including F. Carmichael Jr of Birmingham Birmingham College A M Vander and William Inkins Selma Eugene Be McCarty Jr Birmingham and more battle for the 1913 Oxford seat. The selection meeting at Ingham on December 18 includes university presidents and education officials.
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Masity
Ala
George H. Denny
Rhodes Scolars
Alabama
Neldmingham
Oxford University
Denny
Oxford
Carmichael
Mr. Carmichael
F. Niel, Jr
Birmingham
A. P
Hgham College
A. M
Vander
Law University of Alabama
William Inkins
Selma
University of Providence
Normal College
Florence
Ingham
George H.any
University of Alabama
Charles C. Thach
Auburn
Andrew D. Sledd
The
Southern University At Greens- 0
Simpson
Birming College
J. H. Phillips
Public
Archbold Impeachment Hearing Resumes With Testimony
Washington December 9 The impeachment trial of Judge Archbold of the commerce court resumes today as the prosecution presents witnesses from the House of Representatives. Much of the evidence repeats prior material from the House Judiciary Committee. The case centers on alleged use of judicial influence with Erie Railroad officials to obtain favors for himself and E J Williams of Branton in coal dump matters.
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Washington
Robert Wobald
Commerce Court
House of Representatives
House Judiciary Committee
Senate
Katy
Archbald
Erie Railroad
E.j.williams
Branton
Erie
Democrats Prepare to Move Philippines Independence Bill
Washington December 8. Despite Tafts disapproval in his message to Congress, several prominent Democrats prep for House consideration of the Mending bill for immediate autonomy for the Philippines and independence in eight years. Chairman Jones of the Insure Affairs Committee says Speaker Clark and Democrat Henry have promised a special rule for early action. House Democrats consider a conference with President Wilson before action.
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Ashington
Taft
Congress
Philippines
House
Jalrman Jones
Clark
Henry
Wilson
Wounds Prove Fatal In New Orleans Overseer
James H. Norman, a prominent plan t overseer, died at Touro Infirmary after being shot by tenant Nom Cardore in Cham il, La., following a dispute. Norman, 47, a native of Kingston County, North Carolina, had been wounded last Thursday and died that night. Cardore is in Baton Rouge custody.
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Yew
Orleans
James H. Norman
Chami la
Touro
Norman
Kington County
North Carolina
Nom Cardore
Baton Rouge
Eye-Glass Mountings Improve Comfort and Fit
Improvements to eyeglass mountings promise greater comfort and a secure grip without pinching the nose. A. N. Maumenee, a leading manufacturing optician, notes the novel designs keep glasses firmly in place while enhancing wearers’ feel beyond a page of print.
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A. N. Maumenee
No Getting Round Violation of Law
Washington November 9 The Interstate Commerce Commission sued to halt three Chicago stock yard firms from interstate commerce until tariffs were filed and to cancel a Packers contract The Commerce Court ruled the Junction Railway Company was interstate but dismissed others The Supreme Court held the Union Stock Yards not exempt and directed a decree enjoining execution of the Pfaelzer contract.
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Washington
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commerce Court
Union Stock Yard and Transit Company
Chicago Junction Railway Company
Transit Company
Chicago Junction Railways
United Stock Yard Company
Ecommerce
The
Junction Railway Company
Justice Day
Supreme Court
Union Stock Yards and Transit Company
Pfaelzer
Great loan for China loan talks in six-power accord
A Peking dispatch to the Times says the Chinese minister has settled with a six power group on an outline for a loan not exceeding 125 million dollars. The report notes the irony of seeking postponement while trouble looms and cites high hopes from some for larger contributions than they are willing to give.
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London
Peking
The
Times
Oti
The Busy Woman's Day Kidney Pills Ad
Foley Kinney Pills advertised as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. The ad features Mrs lena Beyer of Auburn claiming three boxes restored her health, praising the medicine as the best for kidney and bladder disorders and urging readers to try. The promotion appears in Van Antwerp Drug Corporation advertising.
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Foley Kinney
Mra
Lena Beyer
Frederick St
Auburn
Foley
van Antwerp Drug Corporation
Button Game Brings Hidden Cash to The Mobile Item
The Mobile Item teases a Sunday issue featuring a game or prize hidden in a button exchange. The note hints at money inside a button and promotes the upcoming paper for full details.
Giraffe Removed as Hall of Fame Planned at Smithsonian
Workmen remove Roosevelt era trophies from the national museum rotunda as a hall of fame is planned for the space. The giraffe remains in solitary state due to its height while an international hall of fame is proposed with Robert Emmett as the first bust. An international sculptors’ school will judge future busts and statues.
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Washington
National Museum
Roosevelt
Taft
Smithsonian Institution
Charles D. Walcot
Hall of Fame
Robert Emmett
Archbishop denounces modern dancing in New Orleans sermon
In New Orleans a sermon at the Jesuits' church by Archbishop James Bienk denounces modern dances such as the grizzly bear, turkey trot, Gaby glide, and bunny hug. He calls for mothers and fathers to oppose the moral decline and protect civilization and Christianity.
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New Orleans
Mary Immaculate
James Bienk
Wreck on Southern Not Very Serious At All
An Alabama State Express train No. 35 wrecked south of Anniston when the engine turned turtle after leaving the track. The engine and baggage car were damaged but no one was seriously hurt. Engineer Billy Quails and fireman Louis Hilton escaped without major injuries. Cause undetermined. unofficial reports cite an open switch or spreading rails in rain. Traffic disruption was minor as another train moved the wrecked cars onward.
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Annieton
Ala
Alabama State Express
Southern
Billy Uails
Louis Hilton
Selma
Cemetery lots payment demanded by Alabama City
The city council has empowered the police department to collect for cemetery lots sold to residents. Lots were paid for months ago but remain unsettled. Some residents proposed threatening to remove bodies if not paid, but the administration rejected this approach.
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Alabama City
Death of Col. G G Briggs prompts memorials in Michigan
Colonel George G Briggs Civil war veteran and longtime chairman of the Michigan Gettysburg monument commission died at his Grand Rapids home at age 74. He served as past department commander of the Loyal Legion of Michigan.
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G. G. Briggs
Grand Rapids
Mich
George G. Briggs
Michigan Gettysburg Monument
The
Loyal Legion of Michigan
The Secret of Terror and Kidney Health
The ad asserts sickness fear as the secret terror of workers and promotes Foley Kidney Pills to heal kidney and bladder troubles. It claims quick, thorough relief and includes a testimonial from John McMasters of Streator Illinois praising renewed strength and health. Van Antwerp Drug Corporation runs the advertisement with no harmful drugs.
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Foley
John McMasters
Streator
Foley Kidney
van aAntwrep Drug Corporation
Aidivertisement
Pujo Explains Money Trust Inquiry In Washington
The Pujo committee resumes hearings calling New York bankers including Jacob H. Schiff and Cotton Exchange representatives. Pujo repudiates unauthorized reports and notes harmony among members while delaying final judgments until Congress enacts related banking reforms. An aside says the average man feels good and the unprogressive man is ignorant.
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Washington
House Money Trust Investigation Committee
New York
Jacob H. Schiff
New York Cotton Exchange
Pujo
Dec
Money Trust
Congress
House
Senate
Meney and Credit
Mauretania Reports No Trouble After Rumors
London dispatches state no confirmation of an accident aboard the Mauretania. A wireless message from 269 miles west of Browhead at 11:30 last night said the vessel was all well, and she sailed from Queenstown at 1:55 on Sunday morning.
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London
Queenstown
Browhead
Cunard Line Says Mauretania Encounters No Mishap
Cunard Line officials in New York said no mishap occurred to the Mauretania and no advices about trouble have been received, indicating the ship has encountered no interruption on its Atlantic crossing.
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New York
Cunard Line
Mauretania
Atlantic
Christmas Gifts Favor the Unneeded, Not the Deserving
A reflective note argues that holiday generosity often misses those in need while rewarding minor wrongs more than good deeds, suggesting social judgment favors misdeeds over virtues. The critique highlights equity gaps in charitable giving and public perception during the season.
Negro Held For Murder In Arkansas Hold Up
John Smith and C Powers lumber mill employees were shot by a negro highwayman after they refused a hands up demand. Within an hour John Cuthbert aided by two boys helped arrest C Smith, a negro, despite Smith denying guilt. Cuthbert traced Smith to his home with the boys guarding the house while a policeman was sought.
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Little Rock
Ark
John Smith
C. Powers
John Cuthbert
C. S. Smith
Cuthbert
Smith
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