Mary Pickford in Empire Program at the Paramount
The Empire presents Mary Pickford in Common Ground with Marie Doro as The Kid, showing how twelve hats grow from one. Lois Meredith appears next in Spellbound, Pauline Frederick stars in Zaza, and The Behind the Curtain leads Thursday. Lillian Walker and Ewart Overton top The Man Behind the Curtain. Selig Athletic Features debut includes Willard Gotch Stecher and other champions.
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Lasky
Marie Doro
Lasky Paramount
Miss Doro
Simaren
Nora Flynn
Lois Meredith
New Orleans
Pauline Frederick
Mobile
Empire
Lillian Walker
Ewart Overton
Selig
Willard
Gotch
Stecher
Zbyszko
World's greatest athletes to be shown on Empire screen
The passage advertises a showcase of top players, bicycle riders, skaters, swimmers and other legitimate sports stars. It highlights the Empire screen presenting these athletes in action for viewers to watch.
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Empire
The
Empire Theatre
Mary Pickford Stars in Hulda Holland at the Empire
Mary Pickford appears as Hulda of the dike country in Hulda From Holland a Famous Players release on the Paramount program at the Empire Friday. The comedy filled with tender appeal and episodes with three children promises one of Pickford’s greatest motion picture humors.
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Mary Pickford
Hulda Holland
Edith Barnard Delano
Hulda
Empire
Famous Players
Paramount
Miss Pickford
Annette Kellerman
Esperanto Conference of North American Esperantists Ends in Annapolis
In Annapolis Maryland the tenth annual conference of Esperantists from North America closed after services conducted predominantly in Esperanto. The event brought together enthusiasts and speakers to discuss the language and its global outreach.
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Annapolis
Conference of
Esperantists
North America
Sunshine Returns as German Harvest Begins Optimistically
Berlin reports a rebound to sunny, hot weather after weeks of rain easing the harvest outlook. Observers say crops look splendid across German districts and in occupied territories, with Courland crops near harvest and expectations for a record total exceeding 1915's.
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Berlin
London
Germany
Courland
Associated Press
Captain Holt to Lead Alabama National Guard Recruiting
Captain David Holt visiting Mobile to start recruiting for the Alabama brigade. About forty officers and men will work this week to fill Alabama's 9600 man quota for the regular army and national guard under war department orders to General Hubbard. recruitment continues until the state quota is met.
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David Holt
Alabama Brigade
National Guard
Mobile
War Department
Hubbard
Regular Army
Holt
Alabama
U.S. Warships Follow Allied Boat at Norfolk
At Norfolk Virginia on July 31 neutrality squad and allied warship patrol resumed patrols beyond the three mile limit near Cape Henry. An allied cruiser appeared at daylight and U S torpedo boat destroyers began following her. The armored cruiser North Carolina remained at Old Point Comfort near President Wilson's yacht until it headed to Washington.
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Norfolk
Cape Henry
United States
Neutrality Squad
North Carolina
Old Point Comfort
President Wilson
Washington
Central Trades Council Picnic on Labor Day at Monroe Park
The Central Trades Council announced its annual picnic will be held at Monroe Park on Monday September 4 Labor Day. The event aims to be a notable summer entertainment amid weather curbs and follows a successful previous year. A joint committee outlined an action plan and will report to the executive board on August 2.
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Central Trades Council
Monroe Park
The
Trades Council
Council
Railroads Use 24 Percent of U S Coal in 1915
United States railroads consumed 24 percent of the nation's coal production in 1915. Geological survey figures show 128,200,000 tons used by roads with 122,000,000 tons bituminous and 6,200,000 anthracite. Eastern district 62,700,000 tons. western 43,500,000. southern 22,000,000.
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Washington
United States
Geological Survey
Western
Southern
Turkish Troops Start for Galician Front
The first train load of Turkish soldiers passed through Sofia bound for the Galician front. Swiss dispatches reported about 70,000 Turkish troops concentrated on the Hungarian plains to defend Hungary against a Russian invasion.
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Sofia
Athens
London
Switzerland
Hungary
Puss Junior Joins the Circus in a Suitcase of Adventure
Puss Junior, in search of his father Puss in Boots clues in on a traveling circus. A clown and a circus lady recruit him with a horse ride and the promise of a place on the program. He agrees and joins the troupe to continue his quest.
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Puss Junior
Vollage
Puss
Erika
Circus
Vital Statistics Births and Deaths Listed in City Ledger
White males and females, colored individuals, and creole entries appear for deaths and births. Names include Jam M Terry Charles Weinacker Martha Moore Smith Ellen Johnson Fannie Pistole Fred Hill Ed mond Dennis Jones Wallis Jr James Thomas Delia Balesco Henry Shedden Joseph Christofferson Frank Schutz and many others across categories.
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Jam& M. Terry
Charles E. Weinacker
Thomas O'Shea
Martha Moore Smith
Ellen M. Johnson
Fannie M. Pistole
Fred J. Hill
Edmond Dennis
Jones Wallis, Jr
James Thomas
Ellen Bridges
Daisy Lesage
Emma Johnson
Louise Jordan
Henrietta Williams
Elizabeth Shavers
Mary A. Moody
Georgia Parker
Margaret McNeal
Verger Lee Antoine
Mattie Robinson
Frances Jane Harris
Delia Balesco
Henry F
Florence A. Shedden
John
Josephine Christofferson
David T
Nannie Buell
W. J
Madeline B. Pritchett
Ruby May Adams
Geo. T. H
Mary H. Helter
Lee
Daisy Avinger
D. J
Martha G. Schutz
Annie Belle Dorgan
Julia E
Magdalene B. Aghell
Leslie
Lucile E. Young
Jos
Janet Overns
Charles M
Nellie G
Peaupram
A. J
Jennie ¢. Sufrich
James
Annie Johnson
Will
Laura Jones
Willia
Mabel Edwards
Willie
Mary Clerk
Robert
Annie Britton
Theodore H
Elien M. Hollister
Hattie Maize
Mack
Clara Woods
Willfried
Maud L. Weeks
C Jones
Ee Moore
Joe
Adelaide Harris
Lula
Jon Charles
Lillie Gilliard
Tech High Grad 18 Found Dead in Stream
John Kurm an 18 year old Tech High graduate and steel mill worker was found dead in the Chattahoochee River near Atlanta after being missing since Sunday. Police report bound hands with wire and possible head blows though time in water may affect findings.
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Atlanta
John Kurm
Chattahoochee River
Here
Fulton County
Wurm
Technological High School
Chattahoochee
Missouri Primaries Set for Tuesday Votes
Missouri leaders settle in to await the primary results. Democratic senatorial nominee James A. Reed faces L. A. Martin of Chillicothe. Republican candidates include Akins Frank and Dickey. Seven Democrats and four Republicans seek governor nominations. Champ Clark unopposed for Congress in the ninth district. Thirteen Democrats and two Republicans seek renomination.
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Louis
Missouri
James A. Reed
L. A. Martin
Chillicothe
Thomas J. Akins
St. Louis
Nathan Frank
Walter 8. Dickey
Kansas City
Champ Clark
Congress
Burial of Miss Fannie M Pistole at Magno lia Cemetery
The body of Fannie M Pistole was buried Saturday afternoon in Magno lia cemetery after services at the family home 211 Oscombe street and at North Side Baptist Church. Rev David W Bossell led the service with pallbearers G E B Stevens Co R Fitzgerald C D Seifert J P Tunstall E R Bell and A P Patterson among those present.
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Fannie M. Pistole
Magnolia Cemetery
Oscombe Street
North Side Baptist Church
David W. Bosdell
Messrs
G. EB. Stevens
Co. R. Fitzgerald
C. D. Seifert
J. P. Tunstall
E. R. Bell
A. P. Patterson
Obituary: Miss Maggie Phillips Dies After Illness
Miss Maggie Phillips died Sunday after several weeks illness at a local infirmary. 19, daughter of Mr and Mrs William D Phillips of Prichard, native of Garland Alabama. Survived by five brothers five sisters and other relatives. Funeral was Monday afternoon with burial in Whistler cemetery.
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Maggie Phillips
William D. Phillips
Prichard
Garland
Ala
Whistler Cemetery
Death of Two Year Old Charles Edward Wilson
Charles Edward Wilson aged two years died after a short illness at home 14 Montauk Avenue. He was the pride of Mr and Mrs H Lee Wilson and the grandparents Mr and Mrs Edward Peppers. A burial was held Monday morning in Magnolia Cemetery.
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Charles Edward
H. Lee Wilson
Montauk Avenue
Ertain
Edward Peppers
Magnolia Cemetery
Rathberger Seeks 1918 Beer Union Convention for Mobile
Mobile union president Max Rathberger will travel to Baltimore for the 1916 international convention to press Mobile's claim to host the next International Beer Union gathering. He carries an invitation from the Mobile Chamber of Commerce and will present additional union matters.
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Mobile
International Beer Union
Max Rathberger
Baltimore
Rathberger
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Mobile Union
Pontiff appeals to children amid failed peace efforts
The pope acknowledged that peace efforts have failed after two years of war and called on children worldwide to pray on the last Sunday of the second year of conflict. He noted adults cling to life’s attractions, urging innocence from children as a divine plea for mediation and justice.
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Nak Bilin Wat
Passon
Ke Uth
Rom
Hagar
Health Talks Advice on Baby Feeding Schedules and Diet
A mother reports a pale seven month old with frequent feedings and perceived run down. The doctor suggests limiting feeds to every three hours and avoiding overloading the digestive system with heavy foods. Recommends light, easily digestible foods for ten days.
Teutons Retake Three Lost Trenches Near Narocs Lake
Berlin dispatch notes Teutons recaptured three Allied trenches south of Narocs Lake after a German battalion, decimated by shellfire, withdrew then regained the positions on April 26. The line shift, 200 yards later, preserves a key route to Vilna as Russian offensives yielded heavy losses.
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Burg
Berlin
London
Iith
Xis Sorreameerase
Teuton Front
Narocs Lake
Arch
Vilna
Anyer
Execution of Captain Fryatt Reported in Dutch Frontiers
The Telegraaf cites German frontier sources that Captain Fryatt received the death sentence Thursday morning and was executed in the evening on a secluded plot. An alderman witnessed the event.
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Amsterdam
Telegraaf
Fryatt
Ant Lion's Lessons Continues in Sand Trap Tale
The narrative describes an ant lion excavating a deep circular pit two inches wide at the top while a younger ant lion watches. The worker warns the visitor and, after a pebble attack, demonstrates his trapper skills and orders the youngster to bury himself and rush the sand for a feast.
President Wilson Returns From Chesapeake Cruise
President Wilson came back to Washington on the naval yacht Mayflower after a weekend cruise down Chesapeake Bay to Hampton Roads. The ship remained at anchor off Old Point and crowds gathered at the docks while the armored cruiser North stayed nearby on neutrality duty. no ceremony was observed on shore.
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Washington
Wilson
Naval Yachtflower
Chesapeake Bay
Hamton Roads
Old Point
North
Capes
Fortress Monroe
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the Empire
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SION
Edith Storey
Antonio Moreno
Dave Holt
U.S
U. S
Galician
Puss IN Boots, JR
By David Cory
Charles Edward Wilson
Teutons
Hindeneburg
Neta Davis and
Ashton
Florence Turner
Helen Holmes
Ant Lion’s
President
Chesapeake
Resinol
Commercial Printing Company
ST St Michael Street
Hell Real Estate and
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Royal Street
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