Wrecked Bark Alexander Black Reaches Shore After Gulf Ordeal
Captain M B Cogswell and eight crewmen survived three days on the after deck house of the waterlogged bark Alexander Black after striking near 22 24 N 86 28 W. They reached the barren Mexican coast near San Felice and Progreso aboard an open boat and later learned the vessel was towed to Progreso in ruins. The crew faced hunger and exposure, with cargo lumber saving them from immediate drowning.
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Gulf of Mexico
Cuba
Mexico
M. B. Cogswell
Alexander Black
Gulf
Cogswell
Progreso
American
Cape San Antone
San Felice
Progresso
Mobile
Captain Cogswell
Susie B. Dantzler
Date Set for Trial of Jack Johnson
The trial of Jack Johnson on Mann white slave act charges is set for February 25. Judge Carpenter overruled demurrers to six indictments before announcing the date.
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Jack Johnson
Chicago
Carpenter
Judge Purifoy Seeks Secretary of State Post in State Visit
Judge John Purifoy state treasurer from Montgomery is in the city and plans to run for secretary of state next year. He will visit Baldwin County this week to meet supporters and discuss his campaign.
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John Purifoy
Montgomery
Judge Purifoy
Baldwin County
Ex-Governors Attend Baptist Laymen Convention in Chattanooga
In Chattanooga on February 5 the Baptist laymen's missionary convention drew numerous ex-governors. Ex-Governor Longino of Mississippi presided in the morning, Lt. Governor C. A. Smith of South Carolina led the afternoon, and ex-Governor W. S. Jennings of Florida will oversee the night session. The program focused on Stewardship with talks by J. Campbell White and others, plus sessions on missionary education and agency roles.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Baptist Laymen's Missionary Convention
Longino
Mississippi
C. A. Smith
South Carolina
W. 8S. Jennings
Florida
F. M. McConnell
Joseph Brown
Georgia
C. G. Hounshell
T. H. Ellett
Virginia
H. Duke
Dallas
Texas
William Upshaw
Atlanta
H. F. Latimer
Birmingham
Christian Statesman
J. B. Gambrill
J. Campbell White
Miss Helen Stallo Becomes Princess Murat in Paris Wedding
Miss Helena Stalig of Cincinnati married Prince Michel Murat before the mayor in Paris. A religious ceremony is set for tomorrow at the Catholic Church of St. Honore d Ikyla. Miss Stallo is daughter of KK Stallo, New Orleans Mobile and Chicago Railroad official, with Mobile ties and many friends here.
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Paris
Helena Stalig
Cincinnati
Prince Michel Murat
St. Honore d'iKylau
Prince Murat
Carvline Frazier
South Carolina
Helen Stallo
Mobile
KK. Stallo
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad
New Orleans, Mobile and
Chicago, Railroad
Stallo
Police Court Records Stolen In Chicago Heist
Chicago date: theft of court records from Desplaines Street station after Davison warned four stations were vulnerable. A thief entered the judge Mahoney’s chambers, forced the locked drawer, and left with files under his arm while officers greeted him calmly. Davison declined to answer but described the movements.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Alex W. Davison
Chicago Law and Order League
Irving Park
McWeeny
Desplaines Street
Davison
Exodus of Carnival Visitors Under Way
The exodus of carnival visitors began with late trains Tuesday night and continues with outgoing trains and boats Wednesday morning. Many visitors have left while hundreds stay per excursion ticket limits. the joint agent reports many tickets extended. Electricians began dismantling carnival illuminations as merchants prepare to return to business. City crews clean streets parks and other areas once crowded by revelers.
Not a Specialist in My Field I Guarantee Safe Treatment
A speaker asserts expertise in disease treatment and claims thousands of successful cases. He emphasizes his guarantee is based on solid ground, not untested methods.
Wilson Delays Cabinet Decision As Inauguration Nears
Trenton Feb 5 President elect Wilson sees no reason to name his cabinet before inauguration though aims to decide beforehand He recalls President Cleveland delaying cabinet announcements The governor notes Illinois primary results may yield two Democratic senators and backs party adherence to primary picks.
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Trenton
N. J
Wilson
Cleveland
C. S. Barrett
Union City
National Farmers’ Union
Illinois
Another State Corn Contest in Alabama Announced
Captain R F Kolb announces Alabama will again offer 2000 in prizes for the top corn yield on one acre. First prize 250, second 150, third 100, plus 25 in each county. Contestants must register with the department of agriculture by June 1. blanks provided by the department.
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Alabama
R. F. Kolb
Department of Agriculture
Mexican Rebels Still Operating Amid Mexican Turmoil
Washington reports ongoing unrest despite peace talks in southern Mexico. Four thousand miners at Santa Gertrudis and La Blanca near Pachuca resorted to violence, killing two and wounding one after attacking an American manager. Rural guards deployed. property at the Grindera estate in Zacatecas was burned by rebels.
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Washington
Mexico
Zapata
Santa Gertrudis
la Blanca
Pachuca
Santa Gertrudis Ranch
Madero
Zacatecas
Reasonable Rent at Two-Story Jackson Street Residence
Two-story brick residence on the west side of Jackson street three blocks north of State street offers seven rooms a hall kitchen and bath with convenient location and reasonable rent.
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N. E. Corner Marine and
Elmira Sts
Elmira
East Marine St
Jackson Street
State Street
Hamilton Street
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Capt. Cogswell
Central Gulf
Mexican
G. Hardy Smith
St. Michael Street
Mobile, Ala
B. Luscher & Son
INO
Dauphin St
BY Peter J. Hamilton
School Book Depository
Bell Phone
Princess Murat
Jos.patt
Germany
United States
Ala
DeBriere
Cen
South Royal
the Cafe
Law and Order League of Chicago
Barnett
Morrill & Lyons
ST. Francis ST
Brick & Coal CO
ST. Francis
Bell
Carter
Crichton Lumber Co
China
C.S. Partridge
F. G. Horton
van Antwerp Building
Raiair Man
W. P. Roberts & CO
Masonic Temple
Royal
Delaware
New Jersey
Sid
Duggaw
North Royal Street
Dauphin
Julia Street
Costello & Doyle
ST. Francis Street
Norville Bros
Windsor Cafe
Albert E Reynolds
Proprietors—Colden A Brown
Partridge-Mickle Grocery Company
Roche
Burke
Northeast Corner
St. Joseph
State Streets
M. J. Vickers
Bienville Square
Dr. Adams
North Royal St
United Fruit CO. Steamship Service
Superior
New Orleans
Colon
Bocas del Toro
Panama
Barrios
Simon and
Belize
Barrios and
Cortez
Pacific
Central
South America
Aa Toro
Ae Bocas
Puerto Cortez
Orduras
CEIBA
Tela
Honduras
Drs. Granade
Drs. T
T.J . Granade
Dauphin Street
A. N. Maumenee Optometris
Optician
DR. Brown
Brown
Tion
Kenny
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