Lyric Theatre Season Closes with Mobile Hope
A 1913 Mobile Item report reflects on the Lyric Theatre season under manager Jake Wells. The piece lauds audience support and manager H. C. Fourton, notes the fire loss and plans for a new theatre, and discusses Missouri legislature's constitutional reform proposal to limit federal court review of state laws, with commentary from The Richmond Virginian and The American Banker.
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Lyric Theatre
Mobile
Wells
H. C. Fourton
Lyric
New York Theatrical Syndicate
Missouri
Supreme Court of the United States
Richmond Virginian
Marshall
United States
Federal Court of
Dictagraph Debate Threatens Atlanta Police Credibility
A long critique questions dictograph use by Atlanta police, arguing notes can be altered and framed, jeopardizing the department’s integrity. The piece warns juries may doubt dictograph transcripts and suspects a frame up behind police evidence in court.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Constitution
Fouche
Napoleon
Argentine Beef Imports Reach New York Markets
A consignment of one hundred quarters of Argentine beef, the first ever imported, arrived in New York and Brooklyn on June 10. London speculators sent beef that had crossed to England then back to New York to compete with American stown beef, selling at 12 cents a pound versus 13 1-2 cents. The price gap may ease meat costs if the practice continues.
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New York
Brooklyn
London
England
Tennessee on the brink as state faces default risk
The Memphis Commercial Appeal warns Tennessee risks collapse from a four year political vendetta. It cites floods, business losses, a costly refunding bill, a skeleton legislature, and mounting debts as it urges leaders to unite and prevent default while calling for a return to law and order.
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Tennessee
Memphis Commercial Appeal
State of
West Tennessee
Nashville
Senate
House
The Promenade of Froken Simony and Dr Brandt
A narrator recalls nightly meetings with Froken Simony on a harbor promenade. She reveals a faith crisis, debates immortality, and bonds with Dr Brandt. After a poignant violin and piano interlude, she dies of spotted fever nursing the ill, and is laid to rest with the town gathered at the grave.
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Brandt
Beethoven
Niobe
Froken
Rubinstein
Froken Simony
They say and have you heard they wreck lives and laws
A Pictorial Review piece argues the phrases they say and have you heard fuel gossip. It contrasts men who seek facts with women who spread rumors, warning that gossip harms innocent people and can lead to legal trouble.
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Marshal Briggs
Jim Jones
Mr. Blank
Brown
Dearo Man Joins Mobile Drug Store Rush
A St Louis visitor in Mobile last night ordered a Dearo at a local drug store. He requested a tall glass with grape juice and ginger ale, plus ice mint and a swift stir, then crook his elbow as the clerk prepared the drink for twenty five cents.
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St. Louis
Mobile
Man recalls bandit past and legal rise after life policy interview
An Oklahoma bandit, Albert Jennings, ten years ago under a life insurer's exam revealed bullet scars and a two year solitary confinement claim. His truth clears doubts that he now prospers as a lawyer in Oklahoma and wins a $20,000 policy. The scene shifts to a somber farewell as secrets from a past lover’s letter and child’s grave are revealed.
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New York
Oklahoma
Albert Jennings
Cincinnati
Brandt
No One Man Could Corner Gold Market by Holland
New York June 13 The article argues that no single group or individual can corner the gold market as in the past. It links market demoralization to nationwide economic conditions, not to any financier. It notes investigations may begin and cites Sir George Paish on investors losing nerve amid global tensions and domestic policy doubts.
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New York
Commodore Vanderbilt
Daniel Drew
Jay Gould
Wall Street Exchange
Europe
United States
Wall Street
Sir George Paish
New York Stock Exchange
Sir George
France
Germany
Herbert L. Satterlee
Mr. Morgan
Charles F. Brooker
Connecticut
Republican National Committee
Satterlee
Brooker
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Railroad
George Paish
Holland
Resolutions Honor Senator Johnston for Postal Service Support
The Alabama State Branch of the United National Association of Post Office Clerks expresses sincere appreciation to Senator Joseph F. Johnston for his support and friendly actions toward postal workers. Resolutions call for copies to be sent to the senator and to The Post Office Clerk journal for publication.
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Joseph F. Johnston
Alabama
Frank I. Rogers
Milton P. James
United National Association of Post Office Clerks
Gadsden
Johnston
Senator Johnston
Post Office Clerk
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Albert Hanson
Fifth Ave
Bell
Home
Jake Wells
Lessee
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Fman
God
Constitutional
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