Maine potato menace threatens Southern tubers
The Item reports a danger from Maine imported potatoes carrying white powdery scale disease. Maine farmers used tagged seed tubers to ship noninfected stock, but infected potatoes entered eating channels. Officials in Alabama and the South are urged to bar Maine shipments to prevent spread to growers and markets.
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Michigan
Colorado
Maine
National Agricultural Department
Alabama
South
Deserving of All Medals for Rapid Wedded Spree
Karl von Wagner, a Hoboken resident, wooed and deserted at least fifty widows and spinsters over ten years. He used matrimonial agencies to target immigrants and local women, amassing funds before fleeing. Authorities label him a dangerous con artist with a record of bribes and braggadocio.
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Karl von Wagner
Mer
Hoboken
Wagner
Legion of Honor
Pofid
Tai
Bottles and Trade Hints From London to Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Commercial Museum reports from London that Britain currently has no direct ties with wine and beer bottle manufacturers or exporters. Informants suggest firms seek access to producers to enter the market, noting dry state considerations in Alabama and Arkansas and implying ongoing interest from makers amid uncertain connections.
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Foreign Trade Bureau
Philadelphia Commercial Museum
London
Eng
Alabama
Arkana
Accusation Sparks Editorial Clash Over Florida Flowers
In a cross state exchange, Jacksonville Times-Union rebukes Racine Journal for claiming Florida’s year round bloom and scent bring chills and fever. The Racine piece cites Florida warmth as cause of malaria and crowded cemeteries, prompting the Mo b ile counterpoint about Florida attractions without “shakers and burners.”
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Ie Eraen
Jacksonville Times- Union
Racine
Wis
Florida
Mobile
Augusta Chronicle Highlights Water Conservation Efforts
The Augusta Chronicle discusses city water needs and waste prevention. It notes public patience with hydrant use and mentions Welty and Whest in relation to local irrigation and conservation concerns.
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Augusta Chronicle
Gander Tracks Thief to Negro Home After Theft
A Newberry South Carolina report notes four Black residents stole a gander from Clarence Hutchinson and hid it 400 yards away. The gander’s mate tracked the bird back by squawking, leading bystanders to the house where the bird was found nearly strangled with a string to mute its cries.
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Rome
Newberry
8. C
Clarence Hutchinson
Army officer backs firing line as youth gun safety debate resumes
An American army officer now retired says every young American should be taught how to shoot. The remark prompts a discussion with a general who notes the need for qualification. The Mobile scene adds that many local youths are skilled at craps and pool, not necessarily as soldiers.
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Mobile
Jefferson County Teacher Wins Assault Suit Verdict
Prof J T Huffstutler a Jefferson county school teacher won a circuit court verdict in Birmingham in a suit by John B Crow who sought 5000 dollars for assault and battery over a whipping in school. The jury recalled school discipline as both sides argued the cane and the child.
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J.T. Huffstutler
Jefferson County
Birmingham
John B. Crow
Mean Man Bites Horse Driver Jailed by Gotham Judge
A New York man described as a champion brute was sent to jail by a Gotham magistrate for biting the lip of a horse he was driving. The court did not reveal the horse’s actions or the man’s methods, but the judge lamented the lack of a longer sentence.
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New York
Gotham
Crown Prince Frederick Says Germans Will Sacrifice All
The Crown Prince of Germany declared that every single German and Austrian will give the last drop of blood for the Fatherland. The remark prompts questions about whether married Germans and Austrians were included in the pledge or if they were overlooked.
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Prince Frederick
Germany
Wealthy Chicago club watches leprosy scare
Wealthy residents of Highland Park and Exmoor Country Club faced alarm after doctors diagnosed the club night watchman Angelo Lunardi with leprosy. Lunardi, Italian native who arrived June 1, was isolated as hospitals refused admission and immigration officials took charge of the case.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Highland Park
Exmoor Country Club
Angelo Lunardi
Italy
Lunardi
United States
Percy L. Prentice
Er Peferm
Plumber Murders Wife and Daughter Then Kills Self
In Paterson New Jersey last night, William C. Hennion a plumber shot and killed his wife Mary and his 18 year old daughter Marjorie before shooting himself. A relative said a dispute over a life insurance policy may have sparked the tragedy.
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Associated Press
Raterson
N. J
William C. Hennion
Mary
Marjorie
Hennion
Alabama Man Wounds Foot in Accidental Shot
J. R. Rogers of New Decatur accidentally shot himself in the foot with a revolver. The wound is very painful but not believed dangerous. A new Alabama election bill passed in the house sets districts for every 300 legal voters. The Tennessee river rose two feet in 24 hours at Whitesburg flooding low lands earlier than usual. Teachers from across the Tennessee Valley meet in Huntsville for the annual Tennessee Valley Teachers' Association session through Saturday. A fire at the Old Folks Home in Dallas county near Selma damaged the superintendent Albert Cook's house and the kitchen.
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J. R. Rogers
New Decatur
Tennessee
Whitesburg
Tennessee Valley
Huntsville
Tennessee Valley Teachers’ Association
Dallas County
Selma
Albert Cook
Burglars Hit County Registry Office Three Times
The third break in three weeks targets Col. Philo B. Sheppard in Selma with 48 cents and postage stamps taken Tuesday night. In other news Miss Maude Green and Mr. Andrew Wright wed at the courthouse in Tuscumbia amid crowd concerns. A Montgomery wedding ends a traveling romance between Joseph B. Kruthaup and Emily May Bauer. State officials must post indemnity bonds. Rep Bealle questions why clerks must bond. Griffin notes Theo Lacy’s $100,000 theft. John Blake says cold weather slows oats. Dallas County planted more grain than any year, surpassing others by about 8,000 acres.
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Col
Philo B. Sheppard
Selma
Haseen
Bealle
Tuscaloosa
Griffin
Theo Lacy
John Blake
Dallas County
Suffragettes Win Ineffective Victory in Arkansas House
In Little Rock Arkansas the house adopted a resolution to submit a suffrage amendment to a popular vote but too late for the next general election. Only three amendments can be voted on at any election, per the secretary of state. The senate had already approved the suffrage resolution days earlier.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Fireman Killed Fighting Flames at Shreveport
Cray ton Hillborn, a Shreveport fireman, was killed while battling a blaze last night. The incident occurred at a local property, with firefighters responding to a rapid spread fire and sustaining a fatal outcome. A brief investigation followed to determine the sequence of events and safety measures.
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Shreveport
Associated Press
Crayton Hillborn
Mobile Children Celebrate Birthday Parade at Empire Theatre
The Mobile Item congratulates twenty two children born in February and invites them to a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon. Each child listed their name address and birth year with ages ranging from five to fourteen. Tickets mailed. boys and girls born in February urged to send full name address and birthdate to the Children’s Editor two days prior.
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Virginia C. Penny
Sheil Road
Myrtle Threadway
Charleston St
Theresa B. Sheridan
S. Jefferson
Reba Langmaid
S. Broad St
Ellie L. Swann
Beauregard St
Harry Moore
Washington Ave
Raymond Wilcox
S. Lawren
Lilian Smith
Dexter Ave
Gladys Dwyer
Eslava St
L. J. Barbour
Crichton
Josephine Brown
St. Josephn St
Madeline Groesch
S. Franklin
Naomie Tabor
S. Franklin St
Mildred Salligant
Leon E. Kopf
S. Jefferson St
Gusstoff
Empire Theaters Show Two Features Attract Audiences
The Empire offers Underneath the Paint starring Helen Gardner and Gladden James and The Ambition of a Baron with Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne. Metropolis Civic screenings continue at Liberty and Hudson, while Lady Windermere's Fan revival gains praise. Miss Anglin leads as Mrs Erlynne. Seats are selling fast.
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The
Empire
Gladden James
Helen Gardner
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Vitagraph Company
Audrey Berry
Rose Tapley
Anders Randolph
Essanay
Liberty and Hudson
Lady Windermere
Metropolitan
London
Times
Ree
Friday Court Docket Opens With Multiple Civil Actions
In the Circuit Court on Friday Judge Samuel B. Browne presides with the docket listing numerous cases. Plaintiffs include John Willis, Morien, Sims, Rosen, McKeeough, Ollinger and Bruce, plus Rose Carrington and others. defendants cover banks, railways, lumber firms, export companies, and receivers. Trial and motion sessions are scheduled for Monday across cases against Peoples Bank, T L Lloyd, Southern Railway Co, and others.
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Circuit Court
Samuel B. Browne
John Willis
Seeberg
H. Bixler
Peoples Bank
Phuitt
Morien
T. L. Lioyd
E. Wallin
C. L Sims
Southern Railway Co
Maury & Unh
L. C. Stella
G. M. Rosent
Law Side-Safford Court Docket Friday Actions
Judge Berney presides as Frederick v Zahra costs paid and case dismissed. Fraham & Matlock v Toy & Book Shop final default on verified account. Bailey v Padgetts et al. on trial. Saturday calls include Davidson v Festerazzi and Swift & Co. v Doyle et al. plus Nathan v Nathan.
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Safford
Berney
Frederick
K. Zahra
Fraham & Matlock
Toy & Book Shop
A. K
B. M. Bailey
Padgetts
Robert Davidson
A. Festerazzi
Swift & Co
P. F. Doyle
J. H. Kramer
Alice Nathan
Sandy Nathan
Chancery Court Terms Set With Several Pleadings
Hon. Thomas H. Smith presides as the chancery docket opens with Hubbard Pierce versus E H Bixler et al and Ladora T Brown versus Robert W Brown. Testimony ordered published and pleadings submitted. Lumber Company versus William Daureta et al. submitted on bill and decrees pro confesso.
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Chancery Court
Thomas H. Smith
Hubbard Pierce
E. H. Bixler
Lumber Company
William Daureta
Ladora T. Brown
Robert W. Brown
Flood Rise on Sonee River Forces Route Cuts at Gadsden
The Sonee river reaches 21 feet above low water at Gadsden and continues to rise. Rural carriers abandon portions of routes in river bottom areas as flood conditions worsen.
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Sonee
Gadsden
Creatore's Band at Lyric Tonight Delights Audiences
Creatore leads his renowned orchestra at the Lyric Theatre in a program praised by critics and the public for brilliance and dramatic interpretation. The press hails Creatore as a supreme musical artist and promises a stirring evening as seats sell quickly.
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Creatore
Lyric
America
Lyric Theatre
Margaret Anglin Stars in Lady Windermere’s Fan at Lyric
Margaret Anglin headlines a revival at the Lyric theatre on Monday presenting Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan. The show features Anglin in a celebrated stage success and is billed as a bright, engaging comedy revival.
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Margaret Anglin
Lyric Theatre
Oscar Wilde
Lady Windermere
Washington Letter urges minimum wage with eight hour law
The Consumers' League cites wage cuts after the La Follette eight hour law for women in Washington. Many lost jobs as hours shortened and workers faced ten to twelve hour days elsewhere. Officials warn that retail girls earn as little as four to six dollars weekly, prompting calls for a government inquiry and a federal minimum wage commission to improve conditions.
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Byden
Consumers’ League
National Capital
Washington
Kenyon
Congress
Theodore Young Lady Weds Mobile Man
Theodore Alabama February 6 a wedding joined Miss Pollard of Theodore to Thomas Broadus of Mobile at the bride’s father home Rev C D Berry officiated and Mary Rowell played the wedding march. The couple will reside in Mobile.
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Theodore
Ala
Moe
Friénass
Mises Pollard
Aerhamas
Thomas Broadus
Mobile
W.H. Pollard
Mary Rowell
Broadus
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