Inauguration of Parcels Post Across United States
The article recalls the 1912 start of parcels post with first packages in Washington New York Princeton and Muskogee. It describes Postmaster General Hitchcock receiving a parcel at the White House Washington and reports various inaugural deliveries including a walnut vase to Hitchcock and a box of apples to President-elect Wilson at Princeton.
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Mopost
Ger Hitchcock
M. Morgan
New York
New
Vashon
National Museums
Washington
Korate
Post Office Department
Post
Con
Hitchcock
Asters
Fe Department
Rvice
Hitch
Robinson
Granville Hiunt
Washington Post Office
Princeton
N. J
New Jersey
United States
Woodrow
Woodrow Wilson Club
David Gransom
Governor Wilson
Gransom
Wilson
Wanamaker
New York City
Trinity Church
John Wanamaker
Brooklyn
Wabash, Ind
Voorhies
Muskogee, Okla
Muskogee
Alice Robertson
Missing Brother Sought By Omaha Man In Mobile
Chief Crenshaw receives a letter from Gustave Person of Omaha seeking information on his brother Nils Person a mariner last heard from in Mobile. The inquiry suggests Nils may have been in Mobile when freight barges were moved to deep draft vessels in the lower bay years ago. Edington orders dismissal in manslaughter cases against B. L. Graham and R. B. Bailey over a Royal Street car incident that killed locomotive engineer W. T. Roberts at Eslava and Royal streets a month ago. Three negro boys Bertram Gouis Lewis Robinson and Roland Smith are held on $100 bonds for theft of Mrs. Alice Moogs handbag containing $5 and a pocket knife. Absent witnesses force postponement in cases of James Lott and George Lott for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest at 753 Selma street.
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Crenshaw
Gustave Person
Omaha
Neb
Nils Person
Mobile
Edington
B. L. Graham
R. B. Bailey
Royal Street
W. T. Roberts
Eslava
Royal Streets
Bertram Gouis
Lewis Robinson
Roland Smith
City Court
Alice Moog
James Lott
George Lott
Selma Street
Recorder’s Court
Rockefeller Ill as Path to Congress Subpoena
New York January reports say physicians deem William Rockefeller dangerously ill delaying his appearance before Pujo Committee. After 48 deputy sergeants at his Tarrytown and Fifth Avenue homes, evidence suggests he is evading service while health is flagged as a risk to testifying in the money trust probe.
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New York
Congress
Tarrytown
Fifth Avenue
William Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Pujo
Washington
Money Trust
Sibroen
Rockfeller
Charles F. Riddell
House of Revesentatives
Riddell
Mr. Rockefeller
William G. Rockefeller
Grech
Conn
Krippner elected Sigma Nu regent in Atlanta session
Alfred F. Krippner of St. Louis was elected regent by the Grand Chapter in Atlanta. Other officers named include Clarence Woods as vice regent, W. J. Sears as recorder, Burton Sears as historian, and Borden Burr as councillor. The convention granted a chapter to John B. Stetson University. A New Year’s ball closes sessions. San Francisco may host next.
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Atlanta
Alfred F. Krippner
St. Louis
Sigma Nu
Clarence E. Woods
Eustis
Fila
W. J. Sears
Chilicothe
Ohio
Burton P. Sears
Albion
Mich
Borden H. Burr
Birmingham
Ala
John B. Stetson University
Deland
Fla
San Francisco
Dreamland at Mardi Gras Amusements Draw Record Crowds
Dreamland’s bill, featuring Tyrolean dancers and vaudeville acts, drew large crowds Tuesday with encores expected. The program includes motion pictures and Dreamland Orchestra, described as one of the costliest yet, plus Rainey’s African Hunt footage shown at Mobile theater for four days.
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Dreamland
Dreamland Orchestra
Africa
Mr. Rainey
Equatorial
Sword swallowing act hailed as most thrilling at Mobile playhouse
Performances last night featured a sword swallowing act praised as the most thrilling ever witnessed at the Mobile playhouse.
Marriage Licenses Issued On New Year’s Eve
New Year Eve marriage licenses were issued to Henry Wright and Ruth Allen to Henry A. Dickell and Jessie M. Jenson to Archie Butte and Mayre Bennett to Vincent Schmema and Sallie Summersell to Dr Richard W. Salter and Edna Bosse to Edward Mayo and Maggie C Mayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wright
Ruth Allen
Henry A. Dickell
Jessie M. Jenson
Archie Butte
Mayre Bennett
Vincent Schmema
Sallie Summersell
Richard W. Salter
Edna Bosse
Edward Mayo
Maggie C. Mayette
Two Matinees at Lyric Today and Evening Show
At the Lyric two matinees are scheduled today with first at 3:00 and second at 4:15 decided by Manager Fourton due to the New Year holiday. Tonight the first show begins at 7:45 as crowds praise the splendid bill and performances.
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Lyric
Fourton
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Fatima
Roy
Paul J. Rainey
Brown & Williams
Jarvis & Harrison
Elizabeth Otto
Lydell & Butterworth
D’andley
Fritz
Otto Feitche
Joylean
Long & Lamond
Higley-Harrington
Gordon Smith
Smith's Bakery Business
ESIRE
Tae
Dave S. Bauer
Block Bros
Water ST
Mobile, Ala
Jake Williams
Southern Sale
Gamalae
Bell Phone
F. C. Turner & CO
Bell
M. C. Riser CO
Shield Brand Shoemakers
Atlanta, GA
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