Alabama Could Mobilize 3000 Troops in 24 Hours
Adjutant General Joseph B. Scully says Alabama could mobilize 3000 troops in Montgomery within a day if rail facilities exist, should Washington order intervention in Mexico. He notes militia laws restrict as of now to border actions only and cites the need for new legislation to permit invasion deployment.
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Montgomery
Ala
United States
Alabama
Joseph B. Scully
War Department
Scully
Washington
General Scully
Mexico
Congress
National Guard
Alabama health bulletin covers meningitis facts and births data
The January Alabama state board of health bulletin explains transmission and prevention of cerebrospinal meningitis while reporting 3448 births in November and 3887 in December and noting counties achieving high vital statistics. it commends Bullock county physicians for free school examinations and warns against open grates after 69 burn or scald deaths.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Board of Health
Alabama
The
Bulletin
Lauderdale
Limestone
Perry
Talladega
Bibb
Colbert
Jefferson
Lawrence
Mobile
Tallapoosa
Bullock Physicians
Bullock County
Beauty Recipes and Hair Care Remedies from Mme. D'Mille
A column offers home treatments for hair removal and hair care. Tips include a delatone paste for hair removal, Mother's Salve for head and chest congestion, the Vaucaire tonic for developing the host, magatone with witch hazel for clear skin, and Mothers Shampoo to combat parasites. Methods emphasize ease of use and ready availability.
L N plans resistance to Alabama passenger rate order
Montgomery Feb 25 Louisville and Nashville may resist the Alabama railroad commission to derail a 212 cent passenger rate by March 6. District counsel George W. Jones says federal court proceedings will oppose the order. Federal Judge W S Grubbs will oversee due to Judge Thomas G. Jones absence.
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Montgomery
Ala
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Alabama Railroad Commission
Louisville and Nashville
George W. Jones
Railroad Commission
W. S. Grubbs
Birmingham
Thomas G. Jones
Western Railway of Alabama Rate Case Heard
Alabama Railroad Commission opened a hearing into the Western Railway of Alabama passenger rate case in Montgomery. The carrier presents witnesses first, with Major R. E. Steiner for Western and Judge Samuel D. Weakley for the state. The issue is a proposed rate reduction from three cents per mile.
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Montgomery
Alabama Railroad Commission
Western Railway of Alabama
Louisville and
Surprise Your Friends with New Life Pills
Four week regimen promises liver stimulation and better digestion. Claims include removal of blood impurities and clearing pimples and eruptions from face and body. Encourages immediate use and purchase at all druggists.
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Dr. King
Parisian Sage Promises Gloriously Hair Safe Use
The Item readers are urged to try Parisian Sage hair restorer at 50 cents a large bottle with a money back guarantee. Claims include safe ingredients, dandruff cure in two weeks, anti thinning effects, non greasy formula, pleasant perfume, and American-made Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo product sold by G. Van Antwerp & Son and major druggists and stores.
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America
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Chamber Members Elect Fearn Director to Replace Glenon
At a Chamber of Commerce and Business League meeting George Fearn Jr was elected director to succeed Major Glenon who resigned citing lack of time. A March 21 general membership meeting was planned along with budget reports from standing committees and finance. Reiss announced a March 16 inaugural coast train run with Mobile merchants traveling March 15 to Gulfport to promote Mobile as a shopping center.
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Chamber of Commerce and Business League
George Fearn, Jr
James K. Glennon
Chamber
W. H. Armbrecht
Estes Baker
Jacob Reiss
I. J. Buck
Matt Mahorer, Jr
Seal Harris
Finance Committee
Jacob Reins
Retail Merchants Committee
Louisville and Nashville
Mobile
Bay St. Louis
Gulfport
Reiss
Pass Christian Slayer Held at Montgomery
In Mississippi, Sidney Payne, wanted for the 1911 killing of Joseph Dawsey at a school picnic north of Pass Christian, has been captured in Montgomery Alabama. He was seized in Maplesville earlier, but escaped with a helper. Gulfport authorities will escort Payne back for trial.
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Pass Christian
Miss
F. L. Patenotte
Montgomery
Ala
Sidney Payne
Joseph Dawsey
Payne
Maplesville
Calloway
Harrison County
Elmer
Gulfport
ZEMO Relief Claims Against Itching and Eczema
The ad promotes ZEMO as a universal skin remedy for itching eczema rash prickly heat and sunburn. It claims instant relief sinking in with heavenly soothing effect and safety for children offering 25 cent and 1 dollar bottle sizes.
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Zemo
Dandruff
Corn Bulletins Allowed Mail at Pound Rate
Montgomery February 25 The state department of agriculture announces that corn bulletins may be mailed at the pound rate after a dispute over fertilizer company advertisements. Previously the Montgomery post office required two cents postage per bulletin, delaying about 10 000 copies until the Postmaster General ruled in favor.
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Montgomery
State Department of Agriculture
State Corn Bulletin
Montgomery Post Office
Department of Agriculture
Dimmick
Will Arrange for Great Gathering Gulfport Convention Plans
State Sunday School Superintendent W Fred Long met pastors and committee chairs in Gulfport to finalize arrangements for the state Sunday school convention on April 8 9 and 10. The organizing committee is formed and will begin active work with an expected delegation exceeding 1000. E O Excell the Chicago composer and singer will attend and lead the music.
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Gulfport
Miss
W. Fred Long
The
Baptist Church
Excell
Chicago
Real Estate Men Host Banquet in Mobile
Winnipeg real estate leader C D Shepard, Chicago president Edward Judd, and Atlanta’s J H Glover were guests at a Battle House banquet hosted by the Mobile Real Estate Exchange. Toastmaster George Fearn Jr led talks on real estate and Southern investment prospects as visiting officials toured the South.
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C. D. Shepard
Winnipeg
Canada
Real Estate Exchange
Edward S. Judd
Chicago
National Association of Real Estate Exchanges
J. H. Glover
Atlanta Exchange
Battle House
Mobile Real Estate Exchange
Royal Cafe
George Fearn, Jr
Mobile
James K. Glennon
W. L. Henderson
The
Southern Railway
W. K. Morrill
T. A. Yeend
P. Norville
John Meador
E. M. Bailey
J. KE. McHugh
J. Yeend
Alec Foreman
Minister Favors Bouts With Gloves
Rev. Frank C. Bruner a Methodist pastor stirs a Chicago meeting by defending boxing. He dissents against resolutions condemning two boxing bills before the Illinois legislature, calling boxing an art and sharing family memories of bouts.
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Chicago
Frank C. Bruner
Ilinois
Mr. Bruner
Power boat sinks in basin near Gulfport
The power boat Casey Jones owned by G. Je. Dantzler sank in the gulfport basin Sunday evening during a trial run. The craft capsized after a sharp turn, throwing two occupants into the chilly water and they were rescued by a yaw boat from the British ae.
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Gulfport
Miss
Casey Jones
G. Je. Dantzler
Croxone Promises Kidney Relief From Common Ailments
An early 20th century health ad claims most sickness stems from weak kidneys and promotes Croxone as a cure. It urges three daily doses, touts rapid relief, and offers store purchase with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist after first use.
Preparations for Fifth Brigade Arrive in Galveston
The fifth brigade infantry arrived in Galveston at 6 o clock amid full camp, feeding, and care preparations. Transports Sumner Meade carry troops and provisions. A. D. Lothrop oversees transport moves. contracts set for fresh meat and ice totaling thousands of pounds daily. ready to embark troops. Arrangements also planned for Fourth and Sixth Brigades nearby.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
M. J. Lenihan
Sumner
W.A. Carleton
Meade
Ointment Claims Quick Relief for Sprains
A historic ad touts Chamberlain’s Ointment as excellent for sprains. It claims to allay pain, remove soreness, and restore parts to health. Bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents sold by dealers nationwide.
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Chamberlain
Seven Wilson patterned bills head to New York legislature
Albany Feb 25 seven bills patterned after New Jersey corporation laws on Governor Wilson’s recommendation will be presented to the New York state legislature for action this week.
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Albany
N. Y
New Jersey
Wilson
New York State
O Neal Sets Parole Records to Shield Clemency
In Montgomery on February 26 Governor O Neal orders a parole record kept in his office showing both granted and refused paroles to counter critics of executive clemency. He aims to document that about 90 percent of applications are declined and cites Woodward case tensions as justification.
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Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
Decatur
Beulah Crevasse Water To Be Stopped Soon
Beulah crevasse expected to stop water today as parts of levee foundations appear damaged but not seriously. Weather remains cold with a rapidly falling river both north and south of Here. Yazoo and Mississippi Valley trains back to normal schedule. Riverside branch to be fully operating later this week.
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Associated Press
Vicksburg
Miss
Beulah Crevasse
Here
North
Riverside
Federal Switching Bill Endorsed by Local Chambers
The Chamber of Commerce and Business League directors endorsed a federal switching bill that would require railroads to provide service for interstate shipments if the shipper pays a reasonable charge. The bodies went on record in support of assisting passage of the law as an amendment to the 1887 act.
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Congress
Chamber of , Commerce, and Business League
Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Armbrecht
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