War on Bull Weevil to Reach Alabama Countryside
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture R F Kolb plans an automobile tour next week through Mobile Washington Clarke Wilcox Monroe and other infected counties to aid the weevil plagued farmers He will speak in Grove Hill Clarke county on June 19 during a centennial celebration and will depart from Mobile after attending the Dairy Drug and Food Officials meeting in Mobile June 16 20 The trip aims to curb the pest and protect Alabama crops
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Ontgomery
Ala
Alabama
Mississippi
R. F. Kolb
Mobile
Washington
Clarke
Wilcox
Monroe
American Association of Dairy, Drug and Food Officials
Grove Hill
Clarke County
Kolb
Edgar Granted Another Trial in Alabama Murder Case
The Alabama Supreme Court reversed a 30 year sentence for Jesse J. Edgar of Franklin County after finding juror name omission tainted the trial. Edgar will receive a new trial for the stabbing death of John C. Ayers. The court also affirmed a 40 year sentence for Art Robertson and upheld a 24 year term for Tass Huffman’s killer Tom McAllister.
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Montgomery
Ala
James Bowen
Supreme Court
Jesse J. Edgar
Franklin County
John C. Ayers
Edgar
Art Robertson
Marion County
Andy Vickery
Robertson
Tom McAllister
Colbert County
Tass Huffman
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Summer Strength
Advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood enrichener and general health booster to resist heat and summer fatigue. It claims to fortify the body and withstand depressing effects of high temperatures. The price is five cents.
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GROVE
Overnight Relief for Constipation and Indigestion
The ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a simple nightly remedy for constipation and related stomach issues. It claims easy morning relief, broad suitability from infants to adults, and urges readers to request a free sample by mailing their address to Dr. W. B. Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
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A. B. Danner
Riley St
Harrisburg
Ing
Famil S
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Charlton May Not Face Italy Murder Trial
The case of Porter Charlton, accused of murdering his wife Mary Scott Castle Charlton, may not go to Italian trial despite a US Supreme Court ruling. Charlton, ill with tuberculosis and in frail mental state, fled after sending a trunk with a mutilated body from Lake Como to Italy. he later returned to the United States and confessed to the murder under interrogation. His father, a former US judge, led the effort to prevent extradition.
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New York
Porter Charlton
Italy
United States Supreme Court
Mary Scott Crstle Chariton
Charlton
Fisher
Lake Como
Naples
United States
Hoboken
N. J
Woman Confesses Terrible Crimes in Missouri Killings
Mrs. Arthur Kellar confessed she killed her husband, laborer, and daughter Margaret seven, with an axe. The confession ended a coroner's inquest finding murder. Kellar jailed. Son George testified he saw his mother strike the blows, while pretending to sleep.
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Associated Press
Harrisonville
Arthur Wellar
Margaret
Kellar
Mrs. Kellar
George
Asle
Blackmon defends caucus and Underwood tariff bill
Congressman Fred L. Blackmon, touring Anniston, argues the Underwood bill will pass as it did in the House and that caucus decisions reflect broad Democratic views. He defends the caucus as a tool to unify support, notes minor schedule concessions, and says lobbies exist but are not inherently illegal.
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Anniston
Ala
Fred L. Blackmon
Senate
House
Blackmon
United Votes
Mann
Washington
Gulf Longshoremen Pick Mobile For 10th District Meet
Mobile wins hosting rights for the Gulf Coast District convention of the Longshoremen's International Association after defeating New Orleans and Texas City contenders. Albert R. Green and Joseph Williamson led Mobile's delegation at Gulfport, where the assembly adjourned Thursday. Delegates, about thirty from Gulf Coast unions, approved a per capita hike from 10 to 20 cents to cover rising costs.
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Mobile
Gulf Coast District
Longshoremen’s International Association
New Orleans
Texas City
Albert R. Green
Joseph Williamson
Mobile Association
Gulfport
Gulf Coast District’ Association
Messrs. Green and Williamson
Mississippi Coast
Vaudeville at the Lyric Draws Big Crowds This Week
The Lyric vaudeville season wraps Saturday with Ward and Curran Mason and Datziel Fourcher Lee and Perrin and Resine drawing strong audiences. Patrons are urged to attend the remaining three shows today with matinees at 3 and night performances at 7 45.
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the Lyric
Ward
Curran
Mason
Datziel
Fourcher
Lee
Perrin
Resine
Police News Briefs From City Court Docket
Charges of reckless driving against KF J Gayle and Charles Allen were continued until Saturday. Allen also faces a speeding charge. Gerald E Kruempel’s continuance until June 20 was granted for failure to install curb frontage. he plans to contest. Ida Vaughan’s vagrancy charge against Grant Vaughan was dismissed. Harry Chisholm was fined 10 dollars and costs or ten days hard labor plus 60 days more. Charlie Russell, a Negro boy, faced arrest for bicycling on the sidewalk. case to be heard Saturday. A deadbeat note ends with the remark that dodging duties yields no pay.
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KF. J. Gayle
Charles Allen
L. S. Ludlow
Edington
Allen
Gerald EE. Kruempel
Kruempel
Harry Chisholm
Macon and
Harris
Recorder’s Court
Charlie Russell
T. J. Mather
Mule Wanted for Summer Feed at Mobile County Club
Notice seeks a mule for summer feed duties at Mobile County Club. Apply at Bell Phone 78.
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Mobile
Try Club
Bell Phone
Five Graduates to Receive Diplomas at St Vincent's
Five graduates of St Vincent's Academy will receive diplomas at Friday night's closing exercises at St Vincent's Select School. Rt Rev E P Allen bishop of Mobile will deliver the commencement address and medal and diploma presentations. The program includes songs recitations drills and an intermission by an orchestra.
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St. Vincent's Academy
St. Vincent's Select School
Corner
Savannah
Cedar Streets
E. FP. Allen
D. D
Mobile
Thomas McMahon
C. Giblin
E. Malone
Co. Kelly
A. Leibert
Fh. P. Allen
Capitola Smith
Ethel Dyas
Alicia Dyas
J. Brady
Birmingham Boy Loses Eye After Pitch Hit
In Birmingham Alabama on June 13 a 15 year old, Alva Tatham of the Twenty first Street team, lost sight in his left eye after being hit by a pitched ball. The injury, described as the first serious one of the summer, stirs neighbors to urge police action to curb street baseball.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alva Tatham
Advertising Clubs of America Holds Ninth Convention
The ninth annual convention finished its business in Baltimore and adjourned to meet in Toronto next year. William Woodhead of San Francisco was elected president, Walter B. Cherry of Syracuse vice president, P. S. Florea of Indianapolis secretary, and T. D. La Quatte of Des Moines treasurer.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Associated Advertising Clubs of America
Toronto
William Woodhead
San Francisco
Avalter B. Cherry
Syracuse
N. Y
P. S. Florea
Indianapolis
T. D. la Quatte
Des Moines
Lyric Theatre to Close Season on June 14
Lyric Theatre manager Fourton received a message from President Jake Wells stating the regular vaudeville and big shows will end Saturday night June 14 and reopen August 24 for the fall and winter season. The house has enjoyed nine months of vaudeville and musical comedy and patrons await fall attractions.
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Fourton
The
Lyric Theatre
Jake Wells
the Lyric
Moreno Resigns as Pilot of Revenue Cutter
CAPT. T. G. Moreno, pilot of the revenue cutter Penrose in Pensacola, has submitted his resignation after twenty one years of service. No reason was given. A successor is expected to arrive within days to assume command. Lieutenant F. H. Young remains commander of the vessel. The Bijou Theater shows When a Woman Loves a tale of love and tragedy about a vampire in three acts. Admission five cents.
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Pensacola
Fla
T. G. Moreno
Penrose
Department
Moreno
F. H. Young
Man Loses Both Legs Stealing Train Ride
Pensacola June 13 Tom Stallworth a workman riding aboard a moving train from Goulding to Pensacola fell under the wheels and both legs were amputated at a hospital. He has little chance of recovery.
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Pensacola
Goulding
Tom Stallworth
Saturday Bargains from Sole Agents for Best Hose
Local ad announces Saturday bargains from 6 to 10 PM with deep discounts on hose hats shirts and many textiles. Promises guaranteed quality and claims sole agency for the world’s best hose with prices from 10 to 49 cents and selections for men women and children including gowns kimonas aprons lace and tablecloths.
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Okla
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Coger
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