Dr Shaw Points to Suffrage Hope Before Mobile Crowd
Dr Anna Howard Shaw, president of the National Woman's Suffrage Association, spoke in Mobile to a large audience at the House Saturday night. She urged support for woman suffrage as part of a wave of democracy sweeping Alabama, with Mrs Bessie Hundley also addressing.
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Anna Howard Shaw
National Woman's Suffrage
Mobile
Shaw
Bessie Hundley
Oscar Hundley
Birmingham
Alabama Equal Suffrage Association
Tuscaloosa
Sgt
Battle House
Albert P. Bush
Dr. Shaw
Handley
Alabama
Bush
Iti
Dience
Dand
Ala
Russia
Africa
Dr. Kaw
Europe
Arkansas Prohibition Becomes Law January First 1916
The Arkansas House passed the Newberry statewide prohibition bill amended by the Senate. Governor Hays signed it, making saloon licenses illegal after January 1 1916 except for those already licensed to operate until year end. Local petitions and court actions determined current licenses in Pine Bluff and Little Rock.
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Sernor
Pine Bluff
Jefferson County
Little Rock
Hays
South
German Warships Should Be Careful Senator Declares
Senator Stone, head of foreign relations, warned that German ships firing on vessels in the new war zone should be careful. He said if attacked a ship like the Oregon under Clark would respond promptly, regardless of who fired first, and that such actions could dangerously escalate the situation.
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Pete Ecree
Lusitania Flies U.S. Flag Amid Neutral Claims
Liverpool reports the Cunarder Lusitania arriving from New York with the American flag displayed. Passengers were landed at Liverpool, and a captain cited neutral mails and passengers as protection. British officials cautioned that the act may draw disapproval, while some defend the move under shipping law and precedent.
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Lusitania
U. S
London
Foreign Office
Cunardet
Great Britain
Birmingham Woman Kills Self In New York Hotel
Miss Ethel Tumblin a 31 year old millinery buyer for Cohen Brothers Birmingham Ala shot herself through the heart and died in her room at the Hotel McAlpine in New York City. She had been suffering from nervous trouble and had arrived February 1. a maid found her unresponsive and the room opened with a pass key. The body lay in bed in a dress.
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New York
Ethel Tumblin
Cohen ‘Brothers
Birmingham
Ala
Demopolis Merchant Dies By Own Hand
A Demopolis merchant aged 36 shot himself with a revolver this afternoon. Officials say troubles prompted the act and neighbors describe him as well known in the town.
Germans Press In Poland as Russian Defense Holds Front
The article reports ongoing German efforts on the Polish front near Borzimow with over 100000 infantry and 600 guns facing determined Russian counterattacks. It notes heavy casualties and slow progress, while Russians strengthen positions from the Vistula to the Carpathians and French forces push to disrupt German rail lines in Champagne.
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Teutonic
Poland
Age Batcaren
Mppe
Borzimow
Prussian
Lower
Vistula
Bzura
Carpathians
Landstrum
Hungary
Pukla
Pus
Rishikov
Szhok
Rockefeller testifies for fee before federal commission
John D. Rockefeller Sr collected 5 in fees for testifying Friday before a federal commission on industrial relations though not subpoenaed. Eleven National City Bank of New York employees sailed to Rio de Janeiro to establish a second South American branch in Brazil.
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John D. Rockefeller, Sr
Federal Commission of Industrial Relations
National City Bank of New York
Rio de Janeiro
Lamport and Holt
Verdi
National City Bank
Brazil
Women Charged With Selling Votes In Kentucky Primary
Three women indicted on charges of selling votes in the last school election will be tried with 1,100 men accused of ballot wrongdoing. Indictments say the women sold votes for a dollar each.
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Kentucky
Pikeville
Theiaus
Weather Pair Weather Sunday Monday
A weather note lists Florida and Mississippi forecast together for Sunday and Monday. The line suggests a paired weather segment across two states during the weekend period.
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THE
WEATH
Washington
Florida
Mississippi
Mardi Gras Carnival Schedule in Mobile Promises Grand Pageantry
The article outlines Emperor Felix III’s arrival in Mobile for Mardi Gras with a week of parades, concerts, inspections, and elaborate spectacles. Highlights include battleship visits, royal receptions, keys of the city, hydro aeroplane flights, masques, and electric illumination leading into Lent.
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Lowing Menon
Gaviau Maior
Felix III
Carnival Association
Isle of Joy
Mobile
Bienville Square
Vienville Square
Emperor Felix
Naval
Pensacola
Y. M.C
Gulf Coast
Carnival
Poe
B. P. O. Ellis
Orth St. Joseph Street
Felix
Mobile River
Knights of Reveltry
Naval Training Station
St. Joseph Street
Sular
Order of Maths
Battle House
St. Francie Street
Pay Day at the Capital Delayed for State Workers
In Montgomery on February 6, state employees faced a delayed payday as no warrants were issued at the state treasurer's office. Teachers and other workers reportedly did not receive checks, following a gubernatorial ruling aligned with a recent legislative message from Governor Henderson.
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Montgomery
Ala
Henderson
Legislat
Jefferson State Favorability Reported in Texas Senate
A resolution to form a new state named Jefferson from part of West Texas was favorably reported today to the Texas state senate. The proposal aims to carve Jefferson from western Texas regions.
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Texas
Austin
Fena
West Texas
Jefferson
State Senate
Alabama delegates back Oscar Gray for rivers and harbors panel
The Alabama delegation endorsed Oscar L. Gray for a seat on the rivers and harbors committee. They cited Mobile as the state’s only seaport and noted Gray represents the district including Mobile. George W. Taylor, a former member, provided valued service to Mobile in this matter.
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Washington
Alabama
Oscar L. Gray
Harbare
George W. Taylor
Gray
Mobile
Small Slaughter Toll in Foot and Mouth Outbreak
Washington reports that less than eight one-hundredths of one percent of U S cattle have been slaughtered in the foot and mouth disease outbreak. If unchecked, slaughtered herds would not exceed one-tenth of a percent, with total value about 3 899 110 26 dollars. The livestock population rose overall with beef cattle improving 3.4 percent. horse shortages are unlikely due to wartime demand.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Pallett
DuPont Powder Plant Expands Staffing for War Order
In Penns Grove, Pennsylvania, DuPont Powder Plant swells labor force from 500 to 3,500 workers as a $2,000,000 machinery upgrade proceeds to meet a major war order. Managers enforce tight security during the buildup and installation phase.
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Dupont Powder Plant
Penn's Grove
Dupon Or
Ae Oe
Senate Debates on Warship Purchase Bill and Filibuster Threats
Reports from Washington describe Republican leaders backing a government owned and operated naval scheme as an alternative to the administration bill. Senator Cummins pitches a $1,000,000 Panama Canal bonds plan to fund vessels for a naval auxiliary. The senate faces a tight schedule with twenty-two working days left and several major supply bills still unacted.
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Navy Department
Cumming
Iowa
Naval Auxiliary
Department
United States
Cummins
Senate
Norris
Lafolette
Gore
War Minister Declares Six Month War Favorable to Allies
Petrograd reports War Minister Southom linoff stating the first six months of the war show the Allies favored. He says German plans for a rapid victory are checked and enemy offensive power wanes, with a long bitter struggle ahead but an undoubted favorable outcome for the Allies.
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Petrograd
Southomlinoff
Cotton Market Shows Weekly Advance In New Orleans
New Orleans February reports the cotton market closing the week with a net gain of 8 to 12 points. Active prices ranged from 18 to 23 points higher at peak and 6 points higher at the bottom, finishing above last week’s close by about 1.8 cents per pound for 10,000 bales traded.
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New Orleans
Henderson legislature closes first session amid bond issue debate
Six days remain before adjournment as Henderson’s lawmakers push a costly bond issue tied to education and highway projects. Debate centers on a proposed plan to repurpose floating debt, with critics warning against undoing progress while supporters urge swift action before recess.
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Montgomery
Henderson
Capitol
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