Train collision at Pembroke injures several in fog
Seaboard Air Line passenger train No. 14 from Wilmington to Charlotte collided with Atlantic Coast Line local train No. 79 from Fayetteville to Florence at Pembroke grade crossing. Dense fog hid the stationary ACL train until too late to stop. None killed.
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Associated Press
Charlotte
N. Cc
Seaboard Air Line
Wilmington
Atlantic Coast Line
Fayetteville
N. C
Florence
S. C
Pembroke
Seaboard
Coast Line
PoDoLax Bile Release Advertisement Claim
An early 20th century style ad promotes PoDoLax as a bile releasing remedy to cleanse the liver and bowels. It argues undigested bile contaminates blood, claims May Apple root is effective, promises weight gain after months of use, and guarantees no ill effects for a 50 cent bottle.
Candlemas Observance Pushes Candles to St Matthews
On Monday February 2 the Catholic church observes Candlemas the feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Fr Dunne urges all parishioners of St Matthews three parishes to donate candles for the altar and deliver them to St Matthews sanctuary by 7 a.m. for blessing at 7:30 a.m. before mass.
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St. Matthews
Fr. Dunne
St. Matthews’ Church
Daniels Seeks Government Ownership of Oil Lands
Secretary Daniels urged the government to develop its own oil supplies for battleships and favored a $500000 appropriation to locate and build an oil plant. He is studying a plan to take over Oklahoma oil lands and construct a pipeline to the gulf coast.
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Washington
Daniels
House Naval Committee
Oklahoma
Gulf Coast
Civil suit for damages over failed delivery of household goods
J. T. Pinkerton sues Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company in the law and equity court seeking $150 for failure to deliver household goods. Also listed are showings at the Bijou including All Star Day, The Sword of Damocles in two parts, and films featuring Harry Myers, Rosemary Theby, and In the Moth.
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J. T.pinkerton
Louisville and Nash ‘Ville Railroad Company
Law and Equity Court
Tango teachers may join LF line crews
United Fruit boats out of New Orleans may carry dancing masters to teach tourists the tango and other vaudeville steps domesticated for home consumption. The plan aims to add entertainment on voyages, blending travel with popular dance forms.
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United Fruit
New Orleans
Dance Debate On Boats Divides Passengers In Mobile
An announcement from Mobile notes dancing is now the top amusement on boats with many letters from tango mad girls requesting Maxixe and tango masters aboard. Meanwhile a large group of older tourists argues the dances are not fit for dry land.
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Mobile
Unclear Referendum Plan Sparks Onboard Voting Stunt
The text describes United Fruit to hold a tango election aboard cruises to decide if new dances should be kept. Passengers vote when ships depart port under New York guidance. Ballot officials guard against fraud while the company follows the majority’s will.
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United Fruit
New York
Negress Released After Wrong Charge Arrest
Sallie Thomas, a Negro woman, released by habeas corpus after being jailed by Justice F. T. Perkins on a liquor license charge. The chancery court found no evidence of guilt and held the magistrate lacked authority to try the offense.
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Sallie Thomas
Justice of the Peace
F. T. Perkins
Carver
Chancery Court
F. K. Hale
Chancellor Smith
Mobile fair to boost citrus and pecan growth along Gulf Coast
The Mobile fair could spark vast development in citrus and pecan production across the Gulf Coast counties, with land values rising from $10 to $25 per acre to attract homeseekers and investors. Rail partners would aid by distributing promotional folders to lure buyers and farmers to the region.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Gulf Coast
Mobile
Chautauqua New York
Westfield
Florida
Baldwin
United States Department of Agriculture
Baldwin Counties
Dallas
Texas
Tampa
Hillsboro
Manatee County
Florida Bulletin On Agriculture
United States
Thousan
Frisco Railway
Rio Grande Valley
Southern Railway
Judge Speer and Proceedings in Bankruptcies
W W Lambdin of Waycross testified before a congressional panel in Savannah about bankruptcy actions tied to Beach Manufacturing Baxley L Carter and Gray Lumber. He alleged Judge Emory Speer favored Isaac Heyward linked parties and that a Beach receiver was named outside normal procedures, stirring South Georgia business fears.
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Savannah
W. W. Lambdin
Waycross
Congressional Committee
Emory Speer
Webb
Beach Manufacturing Company
Baxley
Lambdin
Max Isaac
Brunswick
Isaac
Heyward
Judge Speer
L. Carter Company
Gray Lumber Company
South Georgia
Will
Alabama Good Roads seeks 1000 life members and 10000 regular
The Alabama Good Roads Association aims to recruit 1000 life members and 10 000 regular members. At a recent executive committee meeting several prominent state citizens were elected as life members, including Nathan L Miller a Ninth District congressional candidate and B B Ahandle a congress candidate.
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Good Roads Association
Birmingham
Als
Alabama Good Roads Association
Nathan L. Miller
Congress
Ninth
B. B. Ahandle
Missouri Wins Rate Decision in Freight and Passenger Case
In Kansas City Jan 30 injunct ions against Missouri attorney general John T Barker preventing suits to recover 24 million in excess freight and passenger charges were dissolved. The federal court also dismissed the original injunction blocking enforcement of Missouri rate laws. Nash Adams named master to adjudicate excess-charge claims. claimants may sue in state or federal court.
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Kansas City
John T. Barker
Missouri
Missouri Rate
Smith McPherson
United States Supreme Court
McPherson
Nash Adams
Free information on a harmless liquid for hair color
A user offers free full information about a liquid claimed to restore natural hair color without dye or stain. The message hints at a harmless product but ends abruptly with a garbled phrase, suggesting a promotional or informational lead in.
Prairie and two destroyers for Mobile assured
A U S transport Prairie with Marines and destroyers Monaghan Sterett and possibly Terry will be in Mobile for Mardi Gras. Letters from Secretary Daniels confirm the plan to Congressman Taylor and Carnival officials note the visit will be a major carnival draw. The Prairie is a large brig rigged ship built in 1890 by Cramp and Sons with 18 officers and 268 men aboard.
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United States
Prairie
Monaghan
Sterett
Terry
Mobile
Navy
Josephus Daniels
Paul Wilson
Carnival Association
George W. Taylor
Daniels
Charles B. Hervey
Wilson
Washington
William Cramp and Sons
Philadelphia
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