Gulf Coast Tourism Plan Gathers Momentum in Talks
Leaders from several cities gathered with Mr. Teague at the Battle Coast to discuss a Gulf Coast tourism push. Money and subscriptions were pledged to fund early work, with Mahorner outlining that this seed meeting signals a broader movement across three states to advance regional development.
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United States
Gulf Coast
Alafiamias
Mr. !Dent
De“Teague
National
Gulfport
Defi
Ori Bing
Hall
Mahorner
Hhorner
Hiss
Begin Hot Water Bath Remedy for Digestive Purge
A dated advertisement promotes a morning hot water soak with limestone phosphate to flush stomach liver and bowels. It claims cleansing effects on blood nerves and toxins and suggests it helps those with stomach disorders start the day with a purifying inside bath.
Griffith Says He Will Trade Johnson for Cleveland Franchise
Clark Griffith, manager of the Washington Senators, traveling from Montana to Washington, declares he would trade Walter Johnson to the Cleveland Americans for their franchise, and nothing less.
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Johnson
Cgleveland
Griffith
Associated Press
Chicago
Clark Griffith
Washington Americans
Montana
Washington
Walter Johnson
Cleveland Americans
Cleveland
Gold and Silver Production Drops in 1916
United States mint reports total gold output of 92 316 400 and silver 72 883 800 ounces for 1916, down from 1915 by 8 719 300 dollars in gold and 2 077 275 ounces silver. California led gold, Montana led silver. Colorado and Nevada also prominent in both metals.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Mint
California
Union
Colorado
Alaska
Nevada
South Dakota
Ontana
Utah
Montana
Idaho
Arizona
New Mexico
Gulf Coast Development League organizers praise project’s potential
Prominent backers outline a regional economic plan aimed at attracting industry and workers to the Gulf Coast. Speakers cite ample natural advantages, international education ambitions, and a projected surpassing profitability compared with similar ventures. Attending notables include Fox Goodhart and many regional leaders from Pensacola, Mobile, Brewton, and beyond.
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R. W. Goodhart
Pensacola
Europe
America
United States
Mr. Goodhart
Hall
Messrs
H. C. Rankin
W. Y. Lovelace
W. T. Neal
H. B. Wesson
Brewton
Ala
R. W
Nominations for Mobile Chamber of Commerce directors
Nominations in the Mobile Chamber of Commerce classifications were announced by the secretary. Elections open Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Battle House with results at the annual meeting that night.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Battle House
Henry Hall
J. R. Jones
H. G. Grimley
Sol Kahn
E. O. Fowlkes
R. W. Ogburn
Messrs
J. L. Coleman
H. C. Vaughan
Willard Trains For Big Bouts With Nuxated Iron
World champion Jess Willard is said to reveal the secret of immense strength through nuxated iron. A physician endorses the iron as a powerful strength builder, claiming rapid gains in endurance and health for many nervous or run-down individuals within two weeks.
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Willard
E. Sauer
Europe
Jess Willard
W York
Colonial Hotel
Dr. Sauer
Turkish towel looks like five dollar bill confiscated
A Turkish towel crafted to resemble a five dollar bill was confiscated by government secret service operatives after being displayed in a Chicago saloon. The 3 ft 9 in by 1 ft 10 in piece replicated currency coloring and serial numbers and was reportedly bought in South America. No prosecution will follow as it was seized under the counterfeiting act.
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Chicago
South America
Daily Races Expanded at New Orleans Fair Grounds
The Business Men's Racing Association raised the daily race card to seven events at the Fair Grounds after horsemen agreed to fill the program. Results from Friday include Gay Lady winning in the first race and Lady Ward second in the fifth, with several other placings noted for Warsaw Whirling Dunn and Bars and Stars among others.
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New’ Orleans
Fair Grounds
Business Men's Racing Association
Tampa
Gay Lady
Anna J
Atlanaic
Water Wave
Mary Henshane
Bird Lore
Warsaw
Whirling Dunn
Diamond
Kilkenny
Hubbub
Squeeler
Fairy Legend
Monsieur Perot
Lucille P
Prince of Como
Arch Plotter
Pan Zareta
the Masquerader
Paymaster
Lady Ward
Recluse
Running Queen
White Crown
Irawaddy
Stelcliff and
Burn
Savino
Lady Powers
Vodaspa
Chilton King
School For Scandal
Thrill
Honor System for Cubs Training Now Announced
Chicago January 5 Fred Mitchell manager announced the honor system in personal habits will be in vogue in the Chicago Nationals camp this season. Mitchell said he would lay down no training rules but would expect each man to stay in good condition.
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Chicago
Fred Mitchell
Mitchell
Athletics and Braves to Play Six Games in Spring
Philadelphia Americans announce a spring training trip featuring five games with the Boston Nationals. The schedule lists games against Boston in Miami on March 21 22 and 23 and in Palm Beach on March 24 and 28. Additional Southern games to be announced later.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Penn
Philadelphia Americans
Boston Nationals
Connie Mack
Boston
Miami
Palm Beach
Paper industry probe eyed for civil and criminal actions
Washington January 5 Attorney General Gregory announced the federal trade commission findings on the newsprint paper industry. He said he may institute civil and criminal actions if a paper trust is found to be formed. He noted a serious condition in the trade based on the commission’s investigation.
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Gregory
Associated Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
The
Trade Commission
North Wales Torpedo Report Highlights Civilian Losses
London reports an Admiralty notice condemning German actions after the British steamer North Wales, sailing from Hull to Canada in ballast, was torpedoed. Only a wood fragment marked North Wales and some bodies washed ashore on the Cornish coast indicate the crew perished after taking to lifeboats during raging gales.
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Associated Press
London
Admiralty
North Wales
Hull
Canada
Wilson Actively Interested in Paper Situation
President Wilson shows active interest as a commission prepares a report to Congress within days on the paper situation and possible remedies the law may provide.
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Wilson
Commission
Congress
Garrulous Sea Captains Face Australian Wireless Wrath
Washington reports that American sea captains chatting by wireless in the South Seas have angered Australian officials. Complaints say trivial topics clog transmissions while Australia seeks to broadcast important messages. Captains blame antiquated Australian equipment and deny exchanging trivial messages.
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Associated Press
Washington
South Seas
Australia
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