Judge W M Kavanaugh Leader of Southern League Dies in Arkansas
Judge William M Kavanaugh president of the Southern Baseball League dies suddenly at his Little Rock home. A respected lawyer and former Arkansas legislator he shaped the league and was known as a gentleman sportsman who kept Southern Baseball intact during hard times.
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William M. Kavanaugh
Southern Baseball
Little Rock
Southern League
Mobile
Kavanat
Legislative of Arkansas
United States
Jeff Davis
Southern League of Baseball Clubs
Mobile Welcomes Castine Officers During Mardi Gras Visit
The Item reports the war vessel Castine’s crew enjoyed Mobile’s hospitality during a port call. Citizens wine and dine the visiting officers as a custom in every port, with locals opening doors to all ranks. The crew expressed appreciation and hope to return to Mobile in the future.
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Castine
Mobile
Divine Sara Under The Knife Amputation For Bernhardt
The Divine Sara Bernhardt, famed stage star who toured the United States, underwent surgery to amputate her right leg to save her life. Physicians deemed the operation necessary and expect a long recovery as patrons pray for her health and continued influence on the stage.
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Sara
United States
Mme Bernhardt
Mme
Sara Bernhardt
Fareell
Learn to Buy exhibition reveals leaks in homes
Mobile hosts a Home Products Show while Philadelphia stages a Learn to Buy exhibition aimed at teaching people what is produced at home. The bureau supervisor notes the effort targets wasteful practices, a long standing issue for housewives, linking it to broader educational aims.
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Mobile
Philadelphia
Import Records Show 46 Million Cents Valued Imports
A year’s trade tally records 46 million cents worth of items entering the region. The data notes value and quantities of goods moved across the port, reflecting economic activity and market demand.
Seley Clews weekly review notes cautious business revival signs
The firm finds general business is marking time with slow progress and strong war restraints. Railroads increasing orders for steel products hint at a turn in the steel industry, building trades show partial recovery, and agricultural regions prosper from high crop prices and good harvests.
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Igen
Seley Clews & Co
New York
New York Considers Public Defender Office Proposal
A bill in the New York legislature proposes creating a public defender. The official would defend defendants unable to secure legal aid, aimed at those without funds or friends. Supporters say many prisoners lack representation, while opponents fear new costly offices and potential abuse. The experiment could reshape court procedures.
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New York
Public Defender
Plant a Tree Today in Honor of Arbor Day
Municipal appeal from Mayor Pillard urges Mobile residents to plant trees and brighten yards with flowers. Beyond Arbor Day, the idea includes painting houses to improve curb appeal and preserve structures, supporting a beautified city.
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Pilland
Mobile
Smoking in the House Rules Prompt Clark to Enforce Decorum
Washington notes Speaker Clark reminding new members that House rules govern conduct and decorum. He cites Rule XIV which bans hats on floor and smoking inside the hall, a practice some members had adopted to endure long speeches. The article describes seating changes and efforts to curb smoking and maintain dignity of the chamber.
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Victor Elliott
Washington
Clark
House of Representatives
Congress
House
United States
Oyster subject prompts reef warden candidacy critique
A Mobile 1915 letter to the editor questions Mr. Jones as a potential reef warden, accusing him of using the Alabama Oystermen's Protective Association to advance his own bill. The writer urges an independent appointee with no ties to shippers or canning interests, urging the governor to favor a candidate without strings.
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Alabama Oystermen’'s Protective Association
Jones
Alabama Oystermen’s’ Protective Association
Married Life Friction Over Bridge Club Plans
Warren Curtis grows angry when his wife Helen lingers at her bridge club and plans a theater night. Nora confirms Mrs Curtis visited Mrs Dalton while Warren struggles to phone the couple’s social circle. Helen’s hat and quiet charm soften his mood as they anticipate the show.
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Nora
Re. Dalton
Warren
Helen
Louise
Bridge Club
Henay
Film bill at Empire Theatre features Alice Joyce
Alice Joyce stars in Her Supreme Sacrifice a two reel Kalem drama headliner at the Empire Theatre supported by Guy Coombs James Ross and others. A Selig two reel The Van Thornton Diamonds and Vitagraph The Professors Nightmare complete the bill with Nicholas Dunnen Kate Price. The Runaway June sixth episode and O Garry of the Royal Mounted three reel feature also shown.
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Alice Joyce
Empire Theatre
Guy Coombs
James Ross
Selig
van Thornton
Vitagraph
Nicholas Dunnen
Kate Price
Helen Holmes
O'Garry
The
Royal Mounted
Vi Ph Company
Ned Finley
Th Storéy
Vitagraph Company
King Baggot Charms Audiences in An Oriental Romance at Crescent
King Baggot appears at the Crescent Theatre in the romantic drama An Oriental Romance. The film showcases Baggot as a leading figure in a novel story with masterful verité style and engaging dramatic action.
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King Baggot
Crescent
Masterlyne Baggott
Film Verité
Crescent Theatre
Mr. Baggot
Paramount
Frohman
John Emerson
Avory
Mr. Frohman
Broadway
Des derine sold for dandruff cure advertised in error
A damaged OCR fragment claims a 26 cent bottle of Des derine cures dandruff by applying to the scalp, promising hair regrowth. The text is garbled but suggests a feverish irritation and rapid hair shedding as consequences.
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Sara
CESSNA MAKES FIRST EXCURSION OF SEASON
The palatial excursion steamer Charles E. Cessna, home port Mobile, made the season's first river trip yesterday afternoon for a large group of excursionists. It left the municipal docks at 3 and returned at 6 o'clock. Regular Sunday trips up the Mobile river are planned. Harry F. Cessna now runs the vessel after promotion from purser when she was in Mobile last fall.
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Cessna
Charles E. Cessna
Mobile
Harry F. Cessna
Cessnna
Royal Theatre Showcases Exploits of Elaine and More
The Royal Theatre presents a busy program featuring the mystery romance Exploits of Elaine and a new From New York dance Creations. Col Heeza Liar appears as a ghost breaker in a cartoon comedy. Also showing are Shot in the Fraces and An Eye For An Eye in multi reel features.
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Heeza
Elaine
Royal Mysterious
Royal Theatre
Col. Heeza Liar
Marks in Wood Record Heavy Wind Storms
Special to The Item. Windstorms in 1898 caused compression failures in Florida timber. Tests show fibers bend or buckle under strain, weakening logs used in experiments. Severe weather from the south damaged wood, explaining breakage in hickory wagon spokes and other strong material.
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Washington
Florida
Dr Well's Syrup Pepsin Aden Health Claim Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Well's Syrup Pepsin as a simple laxative remedy for stomach waste buildup. It claims rapid relief from distress and illness through a nightly dose, with a free trial bottle offered by Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois.
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Dr. Well
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Ili
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