Crowd views Panama slides at Monroe Park theater
A large Monroe Park audience watched about 200 Isthmian canal commission slides for free Tuesday night. The event, under Chamber of Commerce auspices, used park cinema facilities with Mobile Light and Railroad Company approval. Director L C Irvine announced each subject as shown.
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Monroe Park
Moving Picture Theatre
Panama
Isthmian Canal Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Park
J. H. Wilson
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
L. C. Irvine
Elements Responsible for Accident, Navy Board Finds
The navy board reported Ensign William D. Billingsley died when an unbalanced plane, buffeted by a rear wind puff, lost control after carrying Lt. John H. Towers. No fault by Billingsley or others. both officers cited weather as the accident factor. Towers survived the crash and is hospitalized.
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Associated Press
Washington
William D. Billingsley
Chesapeake Bay
Annapolis
Navy Department
Billingsley
Gata
Servce
Resinol Claims Clear Skin Transformation in 1918 Testimonial
Atlanta, April 24, 1918. A businesswoman details how Resinol Soap and Ointment cleared pimples after trials, transforming her complexion and earning praise from friends. The ad notes Resinol stops itching and speeds healing of eczema and skin troubles, with free trial offer via Dept. 3-R, Resinol, Baltimore.
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Atlanta
E. P. Gaddis
South Pryor St
Resinol
Baltimore
Ady
Lynch Named for Commissioner in New York
Governor Sulzer nominated James M. Lynch of Syracuse for the state labor commissioner after failing to secure John Mitchell. Lynch, president of the International Typographical Union, is ending his seventh two year term and praised as a conciliator. He urged mutual recognition of labor and capital to resolve disputes. Pathe's Weekly No. 27 notes an upcoming showing at the Royal Theatre.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Sulzer
Senate
James M. Lynch
Syracuse
International Typographical Union
Lynch
Typographical Union
New York
Chamber of Commerce rate discrimination drive funds update
A committee of fourteen and the Cotton Exchange report $2,000 pledged toward a $15,000 rate discrimination campaign fund. Canvassing resumed Tuesday and aims to finish this week. About $8,000 has been subscribed so far.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cotton Exchange
Shut The Door On Grip And Ills By Quick Remedy
A brief urging immediate resort to fast acting relief from grip and allied ailments. Calls attention to pneumonia sore throat bronchitis sneezing snuffling and headache urging prompt treatment for relief and recovery.
Ozomulsion Ad Promises Strength Against Cold
An old advertisement touts Ozomulsion as a flesh-making tonic to build strength at the first sign of a cold. It features a brown bottle and claims rapid effects, urging readers to send for a free sample and address in New York.
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Ozomulston
New York
Hooper Receives Fifteen Years for Murder
In city court Judge J. Semmes sentenced Frederick Hooper to fifteen years in the state penitentiary after a recent murder conviction of William Foster alias Beautiful Doll. Other defendants drew lengthy terms or stays pending appeals, including William A. Harris for robbery and William Johnson for grand larceny.
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Or. J. Semmes
Frederick Hooper
William Foster
William A. Harris
Simon
William Johnson
Supreme Court
Haywood McCormick
Henry Allen
Lampy
William Dixon
George Spriggins
William Richardson
Dock Watkins
William Harris
Maria Wood
Infected Meat Kills Villagers in Avila Spain
Six people died and eighteen are dying in Flores near Avila after eating lamb thought fit for consumption. The meat, from sick lambs, was sold at seven cents a pound. Authorities face prosecution as many residents are ill and bedridden. Louisville and Nashville excursion to New Orleans offered for July 1st at $2.59 round trip.
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Louisville
Nashville
New Orleans
Avilia
Spain
Flores
Mystery death rocks Wilkes Barre as police probe
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania Alice Crispell nineteen was found dead at Harvey's Lake on Monday. Herbert Johns friend of the girl is jailed as investigators pursue a jealous rival theory from state authorities. Johns says he will prove his innocence at Friday hearing.
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Associated Press
Wilkesbarre
Alice Crispell
Herbert Johns
Miss Crispell
Johns
Fruit Company Agent Injured On Honduras Railroad
T Champlin a longtime United Fruit Company agent at Puerto Cortez Honduras was badly injured days ago when a Honduras railroad handcar collided with a train He may lose the use of his legs and will be taken to New Orleans for an operation Champlin is well known in Mobile and has held several company posts
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T. Champlin
United Fruit Company
Puerto Cortez
Honduras
Mobile
New Orleans
Champlin
Veterans to attend Ryan monument unveiling in Ryan Park
An order calls all Confederate veterans of the Raphael Semmes camp to meet at the Armory hall at 4 p m Saturday to march to the Ryan monument unveiling in Ryan park at 5 o'clock. Commander T E Spottswood, ill but improving, will lead with Adjutant R E Daly noting his expected attendance. veterans urged to wear uniforms if possible.
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Raphael Semmes
Armory Hall
Ryan Monument
Ryan Park
T.E. Spottswood
Spottswood
Foley Kidney Pills vouch for better results than substitutes
A. J. Walsh of Sneffies California warns that substitute medicines are pressed for dealer profit, while Foley Kidney Pills offer superior kidney and bladder relief. The letter asserts the pills cured his rheumatic ailment and urges rush shipment from Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.
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Foley
A. J. Walsh
Sneffies
Calif
Rheurhane
Van‘Antwerp Drug Corporation
Abbott Bros
van Antwerp Drug CO
Mobile
Ala
2Bott Bros. CO
Chicago
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Orangeburg
Satsuma
Gulf Coast
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Mobile Sugar Development CO
Bloodgood and
St. Joseph
Sts
Mobile, Ala
Pathe's
Royal Theatre
Ray Harroun
Barnam
Louis Disbrow
Eddie
Olafield
Firestone Tires
Indianapolis
Goux
France
Wishart
America
Mulsion
Hooper
Foster
Semmes
Pathe’s
Calomel
Sutton Bros
the Motor Machine Co
Alabama
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
D ' Antarion
Fruit Company
Pathe’'s Weekly
Ryan
Adv
Abbott Br Bros
RYO
Iimno
Vanke
Mobile Gas Company
Bell
St. Francis Street
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