Game Warden Pursues Bryan in Virginia Over Rabbit Hunting
Fairfax county game warden H. C. Cockrell vows to uphold Virginia game laws despite potential disapproval from the Wilson administration. He is watchful for William Jennings Bryan to hunt rabbits on Christmas Day when the ground was snowy, intending to swear out a warrant for violation of hunting laws. Cockrell questions why common citizens face penalties while prominent figures escape scrutiny.
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Washington
H. C. Cockrell
Fairfax County
Commonwealth
Wilson
Cockrell
Bryan
Virginia
Dr Brewster Speaks at Prayer Week Closure
The city week of prayer ended with a large service in Harte auditorium on Sunday afternoon. F W Evans YM C A general secretary chaired. Rev S P Spiegel led music and opening prayer. Dr Matthew Brewster of Christ Church spoke on The Nature of True Prayer. Rev D W Bosdell gave the closing prayer. The meetings were deemed highly successful and well received.
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Harte Auditorium
F. W. Evans
S. P. Spiegel
First Christian Church
Matthew Brewster
Christ Church
D. W. Bosdell
North Side Baptist Church
Willis Becomes Ohio Governor in GOP First in Eleven Years
Frank B. Willis was sworn in as Ohio governor the first Republican to hold the post in eleven years. He resigned from the U S House of Representatives last Friday and pledged retrenchment in state affairs.
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Columbus
Ohio
Frank B. Willis
Willis
House of Representatives
Finance and Realty Co opens Mobile branch
The Finance and Realty Company of Louisiana opens a Mobile branch in the City Bank and Trust Company building with J. T. Buddecker temporarily in charge. W. C. Lovejoy and G. J. Capedeville of New Orleans will visit Mobile to install a local manager as the firm plans branches across the South and acts as a clearing house for the central New Orleans office. Mr. Buddecker will stay at the Cawthon hotel for several days.
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the Finance and Realty Company of Louisiana
Mobile
City Bank & Trust Company
J. T. Buddecke
W. C. Lovejoy
New Orleans
Buddecker
Buddecke
Cawthon Hotel
Two Minstrel Shows Planned by Mobile Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus Mo bile Council No 666 entertainment committee plans two minstrel shows at the Lyric theatre on February 4 and 5. Sixty performers plus a twelve piece orchestra under Eugene A O Connor lead the show with Prof A J Staub in charge of singers. Night performances only and a parade through Mobile streets are slated. Proceeds go to the entertainment committee per John Toomey and Leo G Gaynor.
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Mobile Council No. 666
Knights of Columbus
Lyric Theatre
Eugene A. O’connor
A. J. Staub
Mobile
John Toomey
Leo G. Gaynor
Shreveport Fans Buy Austin Club in Texas League
Shreveport investors W. R. Hirsch and W. A. Sullivan purchased the Austin franchise in the Texas League for 6700 dollars. Houston managers contributed 700 dollars. Manager W Quebedeaux received the payment. Mike Donlin was considered as manager but signing denied. A Peoria dispatch noted Harry Bay may have been signed, creating uncertainty.
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W. R. Hirsch
W. A. Sullivan
Austin
W. Quebedeaux
Houston
Mike Donlin
New York Nationals
Peoria
Harry Bay
Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Liver Relief
An old health ad claims many disorders stem from a sluggish liver and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy. The ad notes constipation headache nervousness and bilious spells, and mentions Bucklen’s Salve for skin as a companion product and price of 25 cents at the druggist.
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Dr. King
Bucklen’s
Fast Creams Win 8 1 In Six Inning City League Clash
The Cream of Kentucky beat the 66 club 8 to 1 Sunday at City League Park in six innings due to rain. Edward Ery starred with three hits including a grand slam bases loaded. Courtney and Finnegan pitched, with Courtney allowing two hits. Umpire Edward Lauzon.
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Kentucky
City League Park
Courtney
Finnegan
Edward Ery
R. H.E. Ctoginm
Scressen cc
Wis
Smith
Capper Inaugurated Kansas Governor First Native Kansan
Arthur Capper of Topeka became Kansas twentieth governor and first native Kansan elected by both men and women voting. He urged vigorous support for national prohibition and woman suffrage.
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Topeka
Kas
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Capper
Japanese Cruiser Sighted in North Atlantic Reported
The Curacao reports sighting a cruiser off the Azores during its Lisbon to New York voyage. Captain Williamson believes the vessel may be Japanese, marking the first possible Japanese cruiser sighting in the north Atlantic since the war began.
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Associated Press
New York
Williamson
Curacao
Azores
Lisbon
North Atlantic
Dogs to Compete for Amateur Championship in All-American Trials
Rogers Springs Tenn Jan 11 Pairings were made last night of more than a score of dogs for the amateur championship in the All-American Field Trials Club all-age stake to be run tomorrow over the Rogers Springs course Handlers are barred and only dogs not placing in open trials are eligible The championship is expected to finish by Wednesday with the derby to start then
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Rogers Springs
Tenn
America
Big Winter Golf Tournament Opens at Seaview Club
The first major winter golf tournament north of the Mason Dixon line starts today at Seaview Golf Club in Absecon, Atlantic City area, running to Thursday with over 100 players. Notable withdrawals include Jerome D Travers Oswald Kirkby and Charles W Evans.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Mason and Dixon Line
New Seaview
Nine Hens Stolen Case Goes to Meat Inspector
A local theft involved nine hens taken from a residence at 40% occupancy. No clues were found and the case has been turned over to the meat inspector for investigation.
Britain omits crucial points in note response
London based shipping agents say Washington will answer the British preliminary reply due to its imperfect nature. They cite omissions on copper exports to neutral countries, suspension of German exports, and delays over contraband determinations. Agents urge detailing specific cases to speed a settlement.
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Associated Press
London
Washington
Russia
Great Britain
United States
Germany
England
Submarine Replaces Destroyer as Torpedo User in War
London January 11 The Times naval correspondent cites the Formidable sinking as proof that submarines have become a new danger. He says the submarine operates on the surface at times and now attacks by day and night, possibly in packs, while remaining stealthy by day.
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Associated Press
London
the Times Naval
Formidable
Maryland Belgian Relief Ship Floated Undamaged
The Maryland Belgian relief ship John Hardie, which grounded Friday night in Back River, was floated early today apparently undamaged. She is now in Hampton Roads. Divers will examine her hull before she proceeds for Rotterdam.
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Associated Press
Norfolk, Va
Maryland
John Hardie
Back River
Hampton Roads
Rotterdam
Saved Belgium From Starvation
American relief efforts under consul general Ethelbert Watts report Belgium's food supply secured. First relief ship arrived with three days of food. Belgians now receive two meals daily. Watts notes praise for American troops and smooth relief distribution with few German interferences. Brussels remains quiet and orderly.
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Associated Press
New York
Belgium
Ethelbert Watts
Brussels
Cona Johnson
Ghent
Lotteries Abolished by Carranza Decree
Vera Cruz January 11. A decree issued here abolishes all lotteries as a revolution aim to promote morality. The national lottery is cited as a grave public detriment. Agents have two months to settle accounts. The law takes effect in areas under constitutionalist occupation.
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Vera Cruz
Marcan May Land Berth 4n Pacific Coast League
Birmingham Southern League captain Arthur Marcan may become a free agent after salary cuts. The Birmingham club eyes trades to allow him to move to a Pacific Coast League berth in Portland or elsewhere, with interest also from Eastern teams.
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Marcan May
Pacific
Coast League
Milwaukeer
Wis
Arthur Marcan
Birmingham
Ala
Art
Marcan
Portland
Ore
Letohatchie Draws Country's Best Dogs for Trials
Twenty leading dogs of the United States, including Lewis C. Morris winner of the all-age stake, enter the National Field Trials Club's second annual trials at Letohatchie near Montgomery. The all-age stake draws were held last night. ten braces expected to finish the first series by Monday. Derby stake draws to occur Monday night. more dogs may run in the derby. Judges are W. W. Titus of West Point Miss and H. S. Bevan of Warren Tenn.
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Montgomery
United States
Lewis C. Morris
United States Club
National Field Trials Club
Letohatchie
W. W. Titus
West Point
Miss
H. 8. Bevan
Warren, Tenn
Arkansas gold boom nears peak in Fourche river district
Prospecting is most active south of Bluffton and Gravelly with several hundred claims staked. Development work has begun on only about a dozen claims in the Fourche river district.
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Arkansas
Bluffton
Gravelly
Fourche River
America rises from fifth place in drug production
Two factors push America up the ranks as war disrupts Asia Europe and Africa drug industries. Domestic demand grows for botanical and mineral medicines once imported, while Vitalitas from a unique mineral deposit floods laboratories and homes as a touted cure and tonic. Sutton's drug store offers samples and information.
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America
Asia
Europe
Sutton
Sloan's Liniment Promised Fast Nervy Pain Relief
Thousands suffer neuralgia and other pains from irritated nerves. Apply Sloan's Liniment to the surface without rubbing to soothe the nerve and reduce inflammation. A 25 cent bottle is sold by druggists with a money back if not satisfied, offering quick relief for aches and pains.
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Sloan
England Seeks Limited Aid to America Amid War Ties
London papers praise Sir Edward Grey's reply to the American note while urging Britain to aid the United States with minimal disruption to trade. They claim vast enemy supplies reach the foe under neutral cover and urge closer government cooperation to ease war impacts.
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Associated Press
London
Grey
Great Britain
United States
Westminster Gazette
Pall Mall Gazette
Globe
Edward Grey
Constitutional Prohibition Day Observed by Mobile WCTU
The Mobile W C T U marks National Constitutional Amendment Day with a 2:30 p m program at St Stephens Road Methodist Church. Dr Davis speaks on Past, Dr Planck on Present, Rev B C Glenn Jr on Future. Music by Mrs J L Sherrill. General discussion open to opponents.
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Mobile
United States
St. Stephens Road Methodist Church
Davis
Planck
B. C. Glenn, Jr
J. L. Sherrill
Atmore High School Nets Two Wins Over Brewton
The Escambia County High School basketball team from Atmore defeated Brewton Collegiate Institute twice on January 11 in Brewton with scores of 23 to 11 and 80 to 11. The Atmore squad remains undefeated with twelve straight victories.
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Atmore
Ala
Escambia County High School
Brewton
Brewton Collegiate Institute
Ita
Empire Theatre Showcases Stars in Multiple Reel Attractions
Today's Empire Theatre program features Alicee Joyes and Clara Kimball Young among many stars with Alice Joyce and Guy Coombs leading Cast Up at Sea. The Gallantry of Jimmy Rage and The Fates of Mic Fu lash headline, with The Be Adventurer series, Two Women features Earle Williams and Anita, plus Kalem’s Hazards of E. and Lassoing the Lion. No price rise. last shows after six.
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Alicee Joyes
Cis X. Bush
Guy Coombs
Arthur Johnson
Clara Kimball Young
Lottie Oe
Empire Theatre
Alice Joyce
Francis X. Bushman
Bryant W Burn
Lillian Drew
Jimmy Rage
Vitagraph
Mic Fu
Lash
Johnson
Lottie Briscoe
Earle Williams
Anita
Earle Williz
Tom
Holmes
Ing Bessie Eyton
Thomas
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Jackson St
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