Alabama Democrats Face Liquor Question in Delegation Talks
Alabama political news focuses on General Bibb Graves urging the liquor question stay out of the party's St. Louis national convention delegation. Graves warns a wets and drys plan would make liquor the central issue and says Alabama’s Wilson-aligned delegation should remain undisturbed. The piece also lists recent candidate filings for state and local offices ahead of the May primary, with names from Clayton, Dadeville, Wetumpka, Gadsden, Birmingham, Florence, and Fort Payne among others.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bibb Graves
State Democratic Executive Committee
Daily Papers of
Alabama
St. Louis
General Graves
Wilson
State
Democratic Executive Committee
A. H. Alston
Clayton
James, W. Strother
Dadeville
J. Samford Mullins
Wetumpka
James FE. Black
Florence
George W. Peach
Vitalitas promoted as a universal health tonic
An advertising claim promotes Vitalitas as a universal remedy. It urges a first drink of Vitalitas diluted in water to relieve stomach ailments and many diseases, claiming benefits for indigestion rheumatism nervous debility and blood disorders. The text notes the product is available at Sutton's store and other druggists.
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Sutton
Many Trees Donated to Church Orphans Home Grounds
The Ladies' Guild of the Episcopal Church Home gathered ornamental trees and shrubs on Arbor Day for the Orphans' Home at Spring Hill. Two wagonloads were received and handed to architect John A. Wetzel for planting supervision. Proceedings included various contributions beyond trees and shrubs.
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Ladies’ Guild of the Episcopal Church Home
Spring Hill
Arbor Day
Safford Berney
Megdames Charles G. Torrey
G. G. Scott
J. J. Wetzel
Virginia Ladd
Virginia Dunlap
John A. Wetzel
Big sale of Federal League players set for Saturday
After the meeting next Saturday ending the Federal League, players still under control will be auctioned. Gene Packard the star left-hander is expected to draw keen bidding as several teams seek his services. Harry Sinclair who controls many contracts will attend along with several club owners.
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Chicago
Federal League
Gene Packard
Harry Sinclair
Federal Stars
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Hair Color
An old time remedy claims to darken gray hair naturally and evenly with Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. The advertisement notes the product also reduces dandruff and scalp itching after regular use and promises restored shine and fullness by morning.
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Wyeth
Sloan's Liniment Exalted As Pain Killer
A 1915 advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment as the great pain killer for home use. It claims simple skin application relieves stiffness and pain without rubbing, citing a Berkeley testimonial about neck stiffness after walking Panama Exposition grounds.
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Sloan
Mervin H. Leister
Berkeley
Cal
Panama Exposition
Mobile Children Celebrate Birthdays In February Notices
The Item congratulates residents born on February dates including Laura Foster S W Jefferson Selma James McCain Frederick Fowler Mary Fowler Marie Yeates Myrtle Fox Leslie Hamilton Myrtle May Lee and others. Birthday party tickets at Empire Theatre were mailed awaiting full names addresses and birthdates for February babies.
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Laura Foster
S. W. Jefferson
Selma
James McCain
N. Julia
Frederick Fowler
Mary Fowler
Marie Reena Yeates
Spring Hill
Myrtle Fox
S. Jefferson
Leslie Hamilton
N. Conception
Myrtle May Lee
Palmetto
Empire Theatre
Mohr to Address Mothers Club on Thursday
Dr. Charles A. Mohr will address the Mothers Club at Settlement Home Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The item appears on page 6 of the Social News section along with various community announcements from Mobile society circles.
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Charles Mohr
Mothers Club
Charles A. Mohr
Council OF Jewish Women
B'nai Brith Hall
Julius Goldstein
America
H. P. Cole
National Health Committee
R. L. Haas
Jessie Gaynor
Chaminade
Helen Rosenbaum
Cadman
Charles Dickens
Vesuvius Lodge to Meet in Whistler
Whistler Alabama special report notes Vesuvius Lodge No. 222 of the International Association of Machinists to meet at Odd Fellows Hall Wednesday evening at seven. Other items include social visits, club readings, a Dixie Minstrel show planned for Waynesboro Mississippi, and local visits by residents and travelers.
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Waynesboro
Miss
A. R. McPherson
Herman Schmidtner
Saint Bridget’s Catholic Church
Whistler
A. J. Sanarens
New Orleans
McComb City
Memphis
Murray wins national indoor championship in singles
R. Lindley Murray of California defeated A. H. Mann Jr. 6-2 6-2 9-7 to win the national indoor championship in singles in New York. Dr. William Rosebaum and Arthur M. Lovibond captured the doubles title over King Smith and Arthur S. Cragin 3-6 1-6 6-4 8-6 10-8.
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New York
R. Lindley Murray
California
A. H. Mann, Jr
Yale
William Rosebaum
Arthur M. Lovibond
King Smith
Arthur S. Cragin
Seventh Regiment
New York National Guard
American owned ship sinks on voyage to Rotterdam
Rotterdam dispatch reports the Dutch tank steamship La Flandre, owned by the American Petroleum Company, sank while sailing from New York to Rotterdam. The second engineer and a seaman reached port aboard a British craft. La Flandre measured 2047 tons gross, 270.1 feet long, and 37 feet beam, built in 1888 at Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Rotterdam
London
la Flandre
American Petroleum Company
New York
Newcastle-or-Tyne
Archbishop Mundelein Tastes Soup At Knights Banquet
In Chicago on February 28 Archishop Mundelein tasted the soup at a Knights of Columbus banquet the first since an attempted poisoning at a prior honor event left over a hundred ill. He declared it all right and the diners cheered as they continued eating.
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Chicago
Mundelein
Knights of Columbus
Police Relief Ball Promises Record Attendance Thursday
The Police Relief Association plans its annual ball Thursday night at German Relief hall starting 8 30. Tickets are selling fast and many attractions are listed including a dancing contest with prizes. Performers include Baby Lucy Cullinane Ada Murray and the Murray sisters with judges from several cities.
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Police Relief Association
Lucy Cullinane
Ada Murray
Loraine
Emily Murray
Mabel Goode
Edna Manning
Mobile
Katherine Ewing
Owensboro
Edna Finch
Pensacola
Fla
Jack Courtney
Negro Loses Eye After Camp Shooting Near Georgetown
Henry Odom, a Black man, was shot in the face during a general shooting at a lumber camp north of Georgetown Saturday night. His left eye was removed at the city hospital Tuesday. Deputy Sheriff Chas Brannan reports a large melee with twenty plus shots. the shooter remains at large.
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Georgetown
Henry Odom
Chas, Brannan
Odom
Alleged Gunman Sisson Held After Delchamps Shot Incident
John Sisson was docketed at the county jail on the charge of assault with a gun by Deputy Sheriff Edward Delchamps. He posted bond after the incident in which a loaded shotgun was fired into a crowd at Delchamps station, wounding Alfred McCain and Will English.
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John Sisson
Edward Delchamps
Sisson
Delchamps
Alfred McCain
Will English
Log train accident kills worker in Brewton Alabama
Philip Howard a 35 year old Black employee of the T. R. Miller Mill Company was instantly killed when logs jammed on the log train broke free and struck him in Brewton Alabama.
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Brewton
Ala
Philip Howard
T. R. Miller Mill Company
Mortimer Captures National Racquet Singles Title
In Boston on February 23 Stanley G. Mortimer of the Tuxedo Tennis and Racquet Club won the national racquet singles title defeating Clarence C. Pell of the same club. The set scores were 16-12 15-2 16-12.
Burton Enters Race for Republican Nomination
Former Senator Theodore E. Burton of Cleveland filed with Secretary of State Hilderbrandt his formal announcement for the Republican nomination for president.
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Burton
Columbus
Ohio
Theodore E. Burton
Cleveland
Hilderbrandt
Notable deaths span Europe and Philadelphia
Amsterdam dispatch reports the German sculptor Karl Begas has died. London confirms the passing of Sir George Clemente Martin, organist at St. Pauls Cathedral since 1838. Philadelphia notes the death of John Thompson, 80, librarian of the Free Library of Philadelphia after a long illness.
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London
Amsterdam
Karl Begas
George Clemente Martin
St. Paul's Cathedral
Philadelphia
John Thompson
Free Library of Philadelphia
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Lung Health
A vintage ad warns that coughs and colds can be deadly, claiming one in three die from lung ailments. It promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as the best aid, noting 45 years of use and urging readers to buy from druggists to avoid serious lung disease.
Hungarians of U S Declare Loyalty to America
President Wilson meets a Hungarian committee led by Alexander Konta in Washington. The group, backed by a New York mass meeting, asserts loyalty to the United States amid charges of disloyalty and pledges to speak for Hungarians nationwide. Konta rejects claims of disloyalty and praises American integration and contribution.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Alexander Konta
New York
America
Konta
Chicago Woman Official Planned Graft Charged
Mrs. Page Waller Eaton former city social surveys employee charged that Louise Osborne Rowe public welfare commissioner proposed placing a dummy on the Day roll during stenographer absence and splitting the $80 salary. A council committee meets Friday to probe the graft allegations.
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Chicago
Page Waller Eaton
City Bureau of Social Surveys
Louise Osborne Rowe
Public Welfare
Mardi Gras Run to Include New Orleans Entry
Mardi Gras eve cross country two mile race will feature teams from St. Joseph’s Athletic Club Mobile and the Young Men’s Gymnastic Club New Orleans. Local and regional YMCA squads plus colleges enter with prizes for top Mobile finishers and for high school teams. The New Orleans team includes William Davis Ray Davis Alex Norman L Norman H Clann E Faust and W Breeland, Southern five mile champion runners.
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St. Joseph's Athletic Club
Mobile
Young Men’s Gymnastic Club
New Orleans
Alabama University
Birmingham Y. M. C. A
Spring Hill College
Barton
William Davis
Ray Davis
Alex Norman
L. Norman
H. Clann
E. Faust
W. Breeland
Fire Damages Two Homes on Local Streets
A. Smith’s house at 214 North Broad street sustained slight fire damage after sparks burned the roof at 2 15 p m Tuesday. Hose Company No 7 answered a second blaze at 654 Savannah street caused by sparks igniting the roof, with William B McKean occupying the second residence.
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North Broad Street
A. Smith
Communion Service at Trinity Church on Feast Day
The rector will lead a holy communion at Trinity Church on Thursday at 10 o clock to observe the Feast.
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Matthias
Trinity Church
Pellagra Cure Claims From Baughn Remedy Advert
A testimonial from David G. Pate of a Pellagra cure reports recovery after seven years of illness. The appeal promotes Baughn’s remedy with symptoms described and an offer of a free book from AmericanPounding Co. in Jasper Iowa.
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David G. Pate
Baughn
American — Pounding Co
Jasper, la
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