Local court clears several defendants on prohibition and related charges
Judge D's court dealt with prohibition violations and assorted offenses this morning. Defendants including Schreeder, Brauter, and others faced fines or hard labor. several cases were postponed or tied until February 3 due to illness. One man was discharged for lack of paperwork, and others received short jail or labor sentences. A pair involved in tobacco theft were left unclaimed by anyone with the tobacco still in possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyxio
Tony Schreeder
Brauter
W. H. Me
West
Joe Puckett
Puckett
Scandinavian socialist groups back American peace conference plan
The Danish Social Democratic paper reports that American socialists will help convene a national peace conference on June 3. Copenhagen dispatch notes good prospects for support from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark for the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Floods Stop Traffic In RIS The River
Associated Press reports RIS navigation halted as rising water threatens low suburbs. Floods of 1910 prompted raising river banks to shield central areas previously flooded, delaying transport and commerce.
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Ris
Allen's Foot-Ease Sealed for Relief of Foot Discomfort
An old advertising notice promotes Allen's Foot-Ease septic powder for aching swollen feet. It claims instant relief and blister prevention, suitable for dancing and leather shoes. It urges purchase with a two cent price and lists Le Roy New York as the address.
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Allen
le Roy
N, Y
Terms of the Entente Meet With Approval in Spanish Circles
The Imparcial reports the Allied reply praised for dignified sentiment. Entente governments outlined a calm, precise stance to continue the war for a just lasting peace. They defined a program including restitution of invaded territory and Europe’s reorganization by nationalities to guarantee progress and liberty.
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Madrid
Paris
Imparcial
Europe
Barton Leads in Y M C A City League Race
Barton Academy's basketball team surged to the front of the Y M C A city league by routing the Medical College five on the YMCA court. Levin led Barton with two field goals and five fouls. Crenshaw scored all Medical College points. The YMCA game with the YMCA squad was forfeited due to the other team not appearing.
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Barton Academy
Cotton seed statistics for four months announced
Census Bureau reports four month period ending November 30 figures for cotton seed and products. Mills received 3,256,738 tons. crushed 2,747,257. on hand 1,627,224. Crude oil produced 528,111 pounds. refined oil 362,486,156. linters 460,815 units, exports and imports listed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Lin‘ters
Linters
Deaths and funerals Mrs H A Brevard and others
Death notices from York Alabama announce the death of Mrs H A Brevard at 55 after a long illness. She will be buried in Union City Tennessee. survived by two sons T E Brevard and John Brevard. Other obituaries report Dr M T Lannuax of New Orleans, son-in-law of Joseph Rich of Mobile, died there. funeral Sunday. Mrs J Sidney Miller of Mobile died in Tupelo after months of illness. formerly of Wilmer, with Sidney Miller of Mobile among relatives.
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H. A. Brevard
York
Ala
Joseph Caviezel
Union City
Tenn
Obion County
Alabama
York, Ala
John Brevard
Jonesville, Ark
M. T. Lannuax
New Orleans
Joseph
J. Sidney Miller
Mobile
Tupelo
Scribe Killed by Street Car in Houston
A. P. Williams aged 68 once a New Orleans newspaperman died from brain concussion two days after being struck by a street car in Houston Texas The late Mr Williams spent twenty years in the editorial department of the New Orleans Picayune and served as past grand patriarch of the Odd Fellows in Rouigiana.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
A. P. Williams
New Orleans
Williams
The
New Orleans Picayune
Odd Fellows
Rouigiana
Favorite Prescription Ad With Anecdotes From Mrs. Joe Tomlinson
An old time advertisement features praise for a women’s remedy cited as Anaric. A letter from Mrs. Joe Tomlinson describes long bladder weakness and failed cures before noting ten cent trial offers and hopeful results from the product.
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Anaric
Joe Tomlinson
Pan Zareta Defeated Again In New Orleans Lexington Purse
The famed Pan Zareta the "Queen of the Turf" finished third in the Lexington Purse at Palm Garden New Orleans on January 13 behind winner David Craig and Woodstone. Three favorites won across the card as Henry R Valspar Royal and others ran in maiden and stake races.
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New Orleans
Pan Zareta
Lexington
David Craig
Woodstone
Palm Garden
Henry R
Valspar
Royal
Ryillock
Ornery
Man of Honor
Lady Mildred
Stoneherge
Rey Oakwood
Ts Minds
Minster
Mm Savin Meelickg
Tactless
Rio Brazos
Wiley
For Fair
Valais
Courtney Lass
Thornwood
Langhorne
Brizz
Peachie
Commensia
Perseus
Miss Declare
Fuzzy Wuzzy Wat
Jéssie Louise
Gibraltar
Stovall Named Manager in Pacific Coast League
Los Angeles Jan. 13. Geo Stovall former major league first baseman who played with the Toledo team of the American Association last season has been named manager of the Vernon club of the Pacific Coast League.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Stovall
Toledo
Vernon
Taft resigns as honorary head of Court League
William H. Taft has quit as honorary president of the Worlds Court League, citing conflict with the League to Enforce Peace where he has active duties. The New York report notes his decision announced last night and explains the step to avoid confusion between the two organizations.
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Associated Press
New York
William H. Taft
World's Court League
Taft
World’s Court League
League
Blizzard Sweeps North Dakota Four Children Dead
A northwestern blizzard marks the twenty-ninth anniversary of a historic North Dakota storm. Four children are reported dead or missing, with fires from wind causing a fatal blaze in Williston and a child lost near Beach. Rail traffic halts as snow drifts reach ten feet in Jamestown and a ten below thermometer reads in Bismarck.
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Associated Press
Fargo
North Dakota
Minnesota
Montana
Williston
N. D
Bismarck
Jamestown
Branch
Midland
Peace prospects seen dim as Wilson reply meets mixedEuropean views
A Copenhagen telegram reports Sweden broadly believes the Allies’ reply to President Wilson destroys hope for peace. Stockholm Tidningen remains optimistic that even extreme terms may lead to compromise, while Dagens Nyheter urges continued negotiations and cautions against dismissing terms.
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Associated Press
London
Wilson
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Stockholm Tidningen
Grmany
Tidningen
Germany
Dagens Nyheter
Surgical Instruments Recovered From Dr Hale Theft
Policeman James McGinnis recovered a case of surgical instruments stolen ten days earlier from Dr S F Hale at 57 North Conception street. The case was found in an empty lot on St Louis street near Conception, completing the missing items as earlier part of the theft had been recovered.
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James McGinnis
S. F. Hale
North
Conception Street
St. Louis Street
Conception
Dr. Hale
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