O Dowd Re‑elected Captain at Spring Hill Banquet
O Dowd of Augusta Georgia star halfback for Spring Hill was re elected captain at a banquet held by the Purple and White at the college. Dennis Curren named manager and Simon elected as assistant manager. Coach Dr John and Dr G A Taylor gave addresses as the 1916 squad’s success was praised. Spring Hill alumni spoke of support for the athletic program and the team will join the Y M C A City League basketball schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Dowa
Augusta
Star Hack
Spring Hill Footmen
Purple
Dennis Curren
Pais
Simon
O'Dowd
Mike Donahue
Auburn
Goers
John
G. A. Taylor
Seabir
William J. Norville
Spring Hill
Associam
Mobildans
Taylor
Steamboat Leewa Seized in Wage Suit filed for 141.95
Under an order from the United Court the steamboat Leewas was seized Thursday by U S Deputy Marshal Horton in a wage suit against the William Melzer et al for 141 95 in claimed wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Aiot Court
U. S
Horton
William Melzer
Als
A Fine Treatment for Catarrh
A notorious old remedy proclaims catarrh a constitutional disease and promotes Par Double Strength with sugar as a cure. The ad asserts quick relief from head noises and nasal congestion, claiming tonic blood benefits and low cost. It urges readers to prepare the mixture and try it to gain freedom from the disease.
Alabama Satsumas Given as Souvenirs at Washington Fete
Satsuma oranges from Alabama were handed to guests at a National Press Club Ladies Night event in Washington. Senators congressmen and officials received edible souvenirs in about twenty boxes donated by the Citrus Exchange of Mobile through John A. Fox who promotes Gulf coast tourism and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Alabama
National Press Club
Citrus Exchange
Mobile
John A. Fox
Gulf Coast Country Tourist and Development League
Fox
Election rules set for Chamber of Commerce directors
The nominating committee outlined rules for electing a 19 member board with a president two vice presidents and a treasurer. It stresses representation from 19 distinct business classifications and urges active participation. Voting blanks were distributed with the new rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Romanian Premier Bratiano Reports Cabinet Resignations
Budapest newspaper Avillag cited by Exchange Telegraph says Romanian Premier Bratiano adds his resignation to earlier cabinet retirements. A Jassy dispatch claimed all cabinet members resigned except the premier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Bratiano
Rumania
Budapest
Avillag
Copenhagen
Jassy
Oldest Representative Sherwood Aged 82
The aging Gen Isaac R Sherwood of the Ninth Ohio district will be the oldest member of the Sixty Fifth Congress as he nears his 82nd birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Isaac R. Sherwood
Ohio
Lower wheat and corn estimates announced
Final estimates of this year’s farm yields show corn at 2,583,241,000 bushels and wheat at 39,886,000 bushels, with oats 1,261,992,000 and other crops including barley, rye, flaxseed, rice, potatoes, hay, tobacco, cotton, sugar beets, apples and barrels of lettuce varying against prior averages and totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prem
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Norwegian Steamer Kaupanger Sunk Along With Two Others
Lloyds reports the Norwegian steamer Kaupanger has been sunk and two other ships the Portuguese steamer Leca, formerly the German Enos, and the British steamer Glencoe are reported sunk. Kaupanger 3554 tons gross last arrived London from Lisbon November 9 and sailed November 23 for an unspecified port. Glencoe 2600 tons last reported in the Clyde November 26.
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London
Lloyds’ Shipping Agency
Kaupanger
Leca
Enos
Glencoe
Lisbon
Clyde
United States Marshal Gewin Returns After Atlanta Trip
U S Marshal C Gewin returns from Atlanta where he transported W K Campbell and James M Newton to federal pens after their Selma Alabama court convictions. Campbell gets eighteen months for embezzlement and Newton receives two years after embezzling government funds. Newton had been Linden Alabama postmaster. Gewin says the prison houses 1175 inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
C. Gewin
Atlanta
W. K. Campbell
James M. Newton
Selma
Ala
Campbell
Newton
Linden
Marshal Gewin
Mobile wage earner files bankruptcy petition this morning
Leslie Stevens of Mobile filed a Chapter 7 petition in the United States district court reporting liabilities of 165 dollars and no assets. The case was referred to Referee Ervin for adjudication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Stevens
Mobile
United States District Court
Ervin
Tennessee coal firm halts Alabama shipments after demand rise
A Tennessee coal firm closes its agency in Mobile due to growing internal demand for coal. No further coal will be shipped from the Alabama mineral district. General Agent H G Barclay distributes memorabilia from the Leuterite and Nashville Railroad. Visitors include R O Rubel and Lt Charles P Mason, both known locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Zimmern
Tennesee Coal, Iron and Railway Company
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway Company
Alabama Mineral District
Leuterite and Nashville Railroad Company
H. G. Barclay
Towboat Sledge Sinks Near Demopolis to be Raised
The towboat Sledge sank on the Tombigbee River near Demopolis Tuesday. Captain A. M. Sledge of Demopolis arrived to arrange salvage and has begun shipping equipment. The cause is believed to be a submerged snag.
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Tombigbee
Demopolis
A. M. Sledge
Sledge
Miles, Author of Hot Time in Old Town Dies at 70
Joseph T. Miles known as Joe Hayden, author of the song There’ll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight, died in Santa Rosa California after a long stage career. He was 70 years old.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
Joseph T. Miles
Old Town
Miles
Joe Hayden
Philadelphia
Samuel H. Austin
Premier Lloyd George Improves Health Report
London December 15 Premier Lloyd George is reported much better this morning with every expectation he will be able to go before the house of commons on Tuesday The prime minister will remain indoors until then
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd-George
London
Lloyd- George
House of Commons
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Promises Quick Cold Relief
An old advertisement claims Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey eases cold symptoms when breathing is painful and fever chills appear. It touts pine balsam to loosen phlegm and clear bronchial tubes, honey to soothe, and antiseptic properties to kill germs with rapid relief from roup and whooping cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Genuine Rupture Cure Sent On Trial Notice
Guaranteed rupture cure advertised with testimonials and a free coupon to send for an illustrated book. Claims no truss, no harness, no salves, and invites readers to mail for trial materials and patient letters.
Brooks Rupture Appliance Advertised as Comfortable Support
An advertisement extols the Brooks rupture appliance as a superior, discreet, and durable supporter for hernias. It claims air cushioned rubber construction, no slipping, invisibility under clothing, ease of washing, no metal springs, and a thirty year reputation for fair dealing with low prices and free coupon offers.
Appliance cures boy and satisfies user testimonial
A reader reports that the appliance cured the boy after about a year of use and 8? months earlier, praising the device and recommending it to friends. The letter expresses gratitude to Mr E Brooks and endorses the product despite garbled spelling and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Brooks
Marshall, Mich
Serres
Amar Mata
Rat Aran
Baby braces relief praised by Dubuque family
A Dubuque Iowa note thanks Mr B Brooks for an appliance brace that cured the baby’s rapture after four months of use. The letter laments the child suffered earlier and expresses gratitude for the relief provided by the brace.
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Jansen St
Dubuque
Iowa
B. Brooks
Marshall
Sogenberger
Belgian Peace Denial Stresses Separate Offer Rumor
The Belgian legation in London denied a Morning Telegraph report of a separate peace offer from the Central Powers. News from U S and international cities covers bonuses for workers, wage increases, and political moves across Europe, with multiple city briefs and weather notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Morning Telegraph
Belgium
Great New York Plans 13-Story Apartment Block
Plans announced for New York Citys largest apartment house a thirteen story block covering the city block bounded by Lexington and Park avenues and 48th and 49th streets The project will cost 4 million dollars for the building and total expenditure exceeds 8 million including a long lease of the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Lexington and Park Avenues
48Th and 49Th Streets
Deaths and Funerals as Wallace Wallace
Funeral services for Arthur Wallace were held Friday 10 20 am at Magnolia Cemetery after arriving train No 6 from Biloxi Mississippi. Rev L H S Chappelle and Rev Brink officiated with pallbearers E F Ladd William S Kirtland Charles Pearson William A Douglas William Howard M Ferguson.
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Wallace
Arthur Wallace
Louisville and Nashville
Biloxi
Miss
Maple Camp
Woodmen of the World
Magnolia Cemetery
Mobile
L. H. S.chappelle
Broad Street Methodist Church
Mr. Brink
Lutheran Church
Messrs
E. F. Ladd
William 8. Kirtland
Charles Pearson
William A. Douglas
William Howard
M. Ferguson
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Odowd
Ma We Donahue
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Gewin
R. O. Rubel
Louisville, Ky
Bienville Hotel
R. O. Rubel, Jr
Charles P. Mason
Aeronautical
Pensacola
Kfia
Pennsylvania
A. Britton
Brooks
C. FE. Brooks
Mich
Eckle
Artillery
Oglethorpe Co
H. D. Banks
C. E. Brooks
State St
Zee
Rk, F
Gas Company
Railroad, Mercantile Corporation and Shoe Company
ST Louis
Laclede Tyas Light Company
Scranton
W. H. Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Chicago
Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company
ST. Louis
Hamilton Shoe Company
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Briand
Cleburne
Tex
Cleburne Hotel
Tate
Lake Shore
Railw Terminal
Charles H. Markham
Illinois Central Railroad
Lima
Peru
Brazil
Edwin V. Morgan
Pardo
Schulthess
Aargau
Berne
Havana
Cuban Railway Company
Weather Bureau
Danville
Ill
Frank P. Doyle
New Orleans
Doyle
T. Patrick's Gathers Church
Areg
Miss Daniels
John Daniels
A. M. Doyle
Nee
East Bloodgood
J. R. Clark
Henry Wade DuBose
Government Street Presbyterian Church
John Rodney Clark
Monroe Street
Clark
Niles
Juuus Oldstein
Xmas
Koppenheimer
L. H. Meyer & Sons
Dauphin Street
Empire Theatre
Paramount
Marie. Dor
X. Bushman
R. C. "Travers
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