Biloxi Slavery Case Led by Police Chief Steehling
Special dispatch reports John Carr linked to a Biloxi burglary and slaying noted by Chief Staehling. After capture in Gulfport he confessed to aiding a store break in and fled Cole’s area before being located near Biloxi. authorities anticipate trial. Carr and accomplices dubbed barefoot burglars. The investigation followed a deadly theft that preceded the murder of Chief Dickey.
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John Carr
Biloxi
Po‘ste
Staehling
Carr
Ulfo
Conn
Wright Castleman
Fred Josh
Gulfport
Newkirk
Steehling
Dickey
Bolen
Batton
Pandora Mill
Two Thousand Negro Farmers Attend Tuskegee Conference
More than two thousand negro farmers and several hundred teachers from across the South attended the twenty second annual negro conference at Tuskegee Institute. Dr. Booker T. Washington urged delegates to secure land and build honesty, industry and thrift to reduce the cost of living in their communities.
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Tuskegee
Ala
South
Tuskegee Institute
Booker T. Washington
Cuticura Remedies Featured For Dandruff Sufferer
An Louisville reader describes severe dandruff and scalp sores from 1930s era itching. The testimonial promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment as effective emollients with a free 32 page Skin Book and sample offers.
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W. Cedar St
Louisville
Dept. T
Beulah Crevasse Near Beataan?
In Vicksburg Mississippi on January 23 Assistant Engineer E C Tollinger said Beulah crevasse situation is very much improved with 900 to 1000 men to be employed before week end. Government forces and levee board concentrate work to safely close the levee before high water reaches the point.
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Vicksburg
Miss
E. C. Tollinger
Beulah Crevasse
Beulah
Poslam Heals Skin Promises Quick Recovery
A 19th or early 20th century toned ad touts Poslam as a cure for eczema acne pimples and skin troubles after covering with Poslam. It claims the disease is checked and a steady healing process strengthens with each application. It also advertises Poslam Soap and free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
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West 25Th Street
New York City
Ferguson Named Postmaster In Meridian Mississippi
Meridian Miss Jan 23 Citizens selected a postmaster after a second primary under Witherspoon support S J Ferguson received 921 votes while Paul D McRoy had 326 They led the first primary last week The post office salary is 3300 dollars.
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Meridian
Miss
Witherspoon
Wilson
S. J. Ferguson
Paul D. McRoy
Horticulture Boosted by Alabama Society Meeting
The Alabama Horticultural Society opened its annual session in Bay Minette with about fifty delegates, projected to reach seventy five. President J H McCary of Birmingham reviewed a year of progress aiding farmers and promoting horticultural interests statewide. Prof J A Dew of Auburn discussed citrus insects and control methods, while Dr H E Scott of Battles highlighted Satsuma orange prospects. an illustrated insect lecture closed the day.
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Bay Minette
Ala
Alabama Horticultural Society
J. H. McCary
Birmingham
Alabama
J. A. Dew
Auburn
Dew
Mobile
Baldwin
H. E. Scott
Battles
Rev Dr John Wesley Hill Dies After Operation
The Rev Dr John Wesley Hill aged eighty two died yesterday after an operation in a private New York hospital. He was father of the clergy man of that name and president of the International Peace Forum, coming from Ada Ohio for treatment.
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New York
John Wesley Hill
International Peace Forum
Hill
Ada
Ohio
Alabama Yell Adopted for Corn Club Delegation
Professor L. N. Duncan in Montgomery announces a new yell for Alabama boys and girls attending the National Corn Show in Columbia South Carolina next week. The chant ends with Alabama Rah Alabama Conn Club rah rah rah Alabama yellow hammer yellow hammer Alabama. Duncan and his delegates depart Montgomery Saturday night.
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Montgomery
Ala
L. N. Duncan
Alabama
Columbia
8. C
Alabama Conn Club
Professor Duncan
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U. S
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Government
Catherine
Mobile, Ala
Alabama Corn Clubs
Duncan
Mavon County
Gerd Aigitl
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Satsuma Orange and General Nursery
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St. Francis St
Saibara Nurseries
Bell Phone
Cedar Brook
Mobile’s Wholesale
Water St
Beli
Eugene Thoss,Jr
Cleveland
Dayton, Monarch and
Thistle Bicycles
Eugene Thoss, JR
Dauphin
Q. Gleason
Mobile Auto Tire Works
Tere
Cyeters
Miles D. Savelle
Reed’s
W. A. Reed
Savelle
L. C. Greer
Boyles
Picture Lovers
Eugene Thoss
Remington
Parker
L. C. Smith’s
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Winchester
Smith and Wesson and
Colt’s
Thoss-Tompkins Sporting Goods CO
Dauphin Street
R. D. Hallett
Uwanta Pressing Club
N. Royal Bt
Emile Herpin
Emanuel
New Item Office
Dr. Adams
Dauphin St
W. D. Randall
Aynsley Litho and Eng. Co
A. Streb
Streb’s Bread
A, Streb Bakery
Royals&t
J. Mullaney, Joe
N. W
Mobile Fish & Oyster Go
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