Ghosts Ball to Feature Celebrity Roles in Mobile
Social notes describe a ghosts ball planned for early autumn in Mobile where guests will impersonate famous figures. Names like Napoleon and Marie Antoinette are hinted, with attendees including Miss Alice V. Avery visiting Wichita Falls and Dr. and Mrs. Will Barrangler returning to Mobile after visits.
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Mobile
Josephine
Marie Louise
Napoleon
Mary Queen of Scots
Styx
Alice V. Avery
R. L. Miller
Wichita Falls
Texas
Will Barrangler
Selma
Government Street
Surprised the Wrong Party
Mrs. Chipalich hosted an elegant surprise party for her son Simon. The neighborhood youths gathered at the home and enjoyed thoughtful entertainment until Simon, having learned of the plan, slipped away unseen. He returned after the festivities with the guests none the wiser.
Panama Railroad Ship to Be First Through Canal
Panama plans call for a Panama railroad ship to be the first vessel to pass the canal. Colonel George W. Goethals said water would be let into the Culebra cut early in October and dredges would follow to begin final work.
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Associated Press
Panama
Canal
George W. Goethals
Culebra
Bryan to Tour as Secretary of State on Lecture Circuit
Secretary Bryan will depart Washington on July 19 for a six week lecture tour mainly in Indiana Illinois and Iowa. In his absence John Basset Moore counsellor of the department will act as secretary of state.
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Bryan
Washington
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
John Basset
Moore
Department
A Married Life The Third Year Continued
Helen discovers Mr Curtis has pursued her across the continent after ignoring her note. She hopes his grim reserve hides real tenderness and plans a tender reconciliation. He admits he stayed out for cigars, while Evelyn Ford’s invitation clouds the scene.
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Mr. Curtis
M'Am
M’am
Helen
Maggie
Evelyn
Bellcourt
Evelyn Ford
Alabama Battleship to Lead Panama Canal Opening
The battleship Alabama is likely to be the first warship through the Panama Canal at its formal opening. Alabama authorities and Washington supporters urge the honor, with Alabama alphabetically first and funding from state groups. Mrs Helen Pollak leads Alabama suffrage efforts aiding the event while Mrs Winn heads a women’s committee coordinating state organizations for an Alabama viewpoint ceremony.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Panama Canal
Big Ditch
Washington
Canal Commission
Helen Pollak
Cullman
Equal Suffrage Association
Gunter
Winn
Birmingham
Duchess cash fuels failed anti Portuguese plot
Munich July 11 The Post reports that a ship fitted with arms and ammunition by Duchess Carl Theodore of Bavaria aimed to topple the Portuguese republic. The duchess sent funds aboard, the vessel left London for Lisbon but stranded on the Belgian coast. The duchess asked King Albert to surrender the cash. he refused. Banks reportedly backed ex King Manuel in case of overthrow.
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Associated Press
Munich
the Post
Carl Theodore
Bavaria
London
Lisbon
Albert
Post
Manuel
Widow Ensures No Buried Alive for Self and Pets
Adelaide Sherwood Soule widow of UC Berkeley professor Frank Soule died July 3 and left a probate will demanding her heart be cut out within 24 hours of death and her body kept seven days. The will also required that her pets be buried by 24 hours and their bodies held underwater for 24 hours.
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Associated Press
Berkeley
Cal
Adelaide Sherwood Soule
Frank Soule
University of California
Dr King's New Life Pills Sold On Endorsed Claim
Paul Mathulka of B N ., praises Dr King s New Life Pills as the king of all laxatives saying they are a blessing to his family. Box at home and get well. Price 25c. Endorsed by Van Antwerp Drug Cor.
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Dr. King
Paul Mathulka
B N
van Antwerp Drug Corz
Mrs Ham Named Gainesville Postmaster Succeeding Longstreet
Washington reports the senate confirmed Mrs H W J Ham as Gainesville Georgia postmaster to replace the late Mrs Helen D Longstreet widow of Confederate general. Senator Townsend had blocked the vote pending sub committee hearings on her failure to secure reappointment. The panel found Longstreet ran the office efficiently.
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Washington
Gainesville
Senate
H. W. J. Ham
Helen D. Longstreet
Townsend
Michigan
Ham
Indictment Accuses Sing Sing Warden of Cruelty
Westchester grand jury charges John S. Kennedy with cruelty to convicts at Sing Sing prison. He allegedly gave insufficient food and clothing, provided unclean bedding and damp blankets, and forced prisoners to wear garments cast off by others without fumigation. Kennedy surrendered in county court and posted a $1,000 bond after removal by Governor Sulzer.
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Associated Press
White Plains
N. Y
Westchester County Grand Jury
Johns
Kennedy
Sulzer
Sing Sing Prison
Kansas Natural Gas Company Ordered to Extend Lines
The Kansas Public Utilities Commission orders Kansas Natural Gas Company to immediately extend its pipelines to ensure sufficient gas supply for next winter. Work must begin by July 17 with no rate increases allowed. An alternative is to extend to either the Cushinge or Okmulgee fields in Oklahoma.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kans
Kansas Natural Gas Company
Kansas Public Utilities Commission
Commission
Oklaoma
Drunk Mexican Rebel Kills American in Chihuahua
General Henry Burton of Montclair New Jersey was killed by a drunken rebel soldier in Santa Rosalia Chihuahua Mexico. The body arrived en route east and General Manuel Chao, leader of rebel troops there, has jailed the killer and promised swift justice. Louisville and Nashville excursion to New Orleans set for Sunday July 13 at 2.40 round trip. Don’t forget.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Texas
Henry Burton
Upper Montclair
N. J
Santa Rosalia
Chihuahua
Mexico
Manuel Chao
Louisville
Nashville
New Orleans
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Waukesha, Wis
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Glenn L. Martin
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