Southern Oil Mill officers chosen at Little Rock meeting
The Association of Southern Oil Mill Superintendents met in Little Rock Arkansas and selected Dallas Texas as the next meeting site. H C Beasley of Grenada Mississippi was named president F P Morris Purcell Oklahoma vice president and H E Wilson Wharton Texas secretary treasurer Other state officers and executive committee members were announced and the convention adjourned last night. The story shifts to a separate account of Jere Knode Cooke and Floretta Whaley’s marriage ending years of scandal and a publicized divorce leading to a new marriage in Stamford Connecticut.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Association of Southern Qoil Mill Superintendents
Dallas
Tex
H. C. Beasley
Grenada
Miss
F. P. Morris
Purcell
Okla
H. E. Wilson
Wharton
F. C. Holly
Memphis
Tenn
J. E. Cotton
Carrollton
O. E. Page
Minden
J. S. Hoard
Tarboro
N. C
J. S. Butler
Selma
Ala
C. H. Custer
East St. Louis
W. L. Lowenstein
Robert Jordan
New Orleans
Manufacturers
F. M. Smith
Dallas, Tex
J. B. Mendenhall
St. Louis
W. H. Marshall
Chattanooga, Tenn
Jere Knode Cooke
Floretta Whaley
Jere Knode Cook
Hempstead
S. 1
Cook
Retail pricing list notes clothing and linens
A period price list lists items including knox straws from $0.50 to $1.50 and $1 to $3. It notes ec cher ews at 5.5 cents and linen items. Mohair suits 12 dollars and up, bathing suits one dollar and up.
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Knox Straws
Morgan Memorial Celebration Plans School Meetings
Beginning the week of June 23 the Morgan Memorial Celebration managing committee will hold at least four meetings in Mobile schools if the school board grants permission. The effort aims to boost interest for the fall celebration and resume prize solicitation to fund expenses. Chairman John O'Connell presided with G W Clifton G I Burgett S S Brandon Ellis Gates R N Hudson John Rose and L C Irvine attending.
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Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
John (. O'Connell
Messrs
G. W. Clifton
G. I. Burgett
S. S. Brandon
Ellis Gates
R. N. Hudson
John Rose
L. C. Irvine
New Life Pills Marketed as Safe Laxative for Elderly
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a safe laxative for the aged promising prompt easy action without pain. The product is priced at 25 cents and recommended by Antwerp Drug Corporation.
Backing Strike Averted as Shoe Firm Financed Union Plan
Federal dissolution hearings heard Frank Morrison testify that Charles H. Wilson of United Shoe Machinery Company proposed backing a strike at a rival plant, forming a union for the Thomas G Plant Company, and paying organization expenses with a $5,000 offer to Morrison. Government testimony was nearly complete and the court adjourned to June 25.
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Associated Press
Boston
Charles H. Wilson
United Shoe Machinery Copany
Frank Morrison
Morrison
East Weymouth
Wilson
Thomas G. Plant
County Unit Bill Petition Filed Delays 1914 Vote
Missouri Business Men's League representatives carried a petition with 47 000 voters names calling for a referendum on the county unit bill. They left Joplin for Jefferson City to file it, delaying the bill’s operation until after the November 1914 general election.
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Associated Press
Joplin
Missouri
Missouri Business Men's League
Jefferson City
Woman Picked for Industrial Commission Post
President Wilson has named Mrs. J. Borden Harriman to serve on the industrial commission. Harriman led the National Woman's Wilson and Marshal Democratic League during the recent campaign.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
The
Industrial Commission
J. Borden Harriman
National Woman’s
Marshal Democratic League
Mule Wanted For Summer Feeding At Mobile Country Club
Help wanted notice seeks a mule to supply feed for summer months. Apply to Mobile Country Club or call Bell phone 73 for details.
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Mobile Country Club
Bell Phone
Five Graduates at St. Vincent's Academy
The St. Vincent’s Academy commencement honored five graduates, T McMahon, C Giblin, E Malone, C Kelly, and A Leibert, as dignitaries watched preparatory and grammar classes perform various drills. Bishop Edward P. Allen delivered the address before a closing Good Night chorus.
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St. Vincent's Academy
Capitola Smith
Ethel Dyas
Alicia Dyas
Messrs. T. McMahon
C. Giblin
E. Malone
C. Kelly
A. Leibert
Edward P. Allen
Locusts Move Northward But Cause No Damage Yet
The seventeen year locusts appearing in southern Nebraska have moved northward gathering in orchards but no damage has been reported as of June 14 in Lincoln.
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Associated Press
Lincoln, Neb
McReynolds vows full probe into oleomargarine tax deal
Chicago June 14 Attorney General McReynolds says the investigation into the eleventh hour compromise between oleomargarine makers and Taft treasury officials will continue. He promises thorough inquiry and collection of any taxes evaded before the pact amid rumors of cabinet friction dismissed as moonshine.
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Chicago
McReynolds
Treasury
Taft
Washington
St. Paul
Union Pacific-Southern Pacific
Artillery Batches Move to Philippines and Hawaii
A Second Field Artillery battery stationed at Vancouver Barracks Washington is ordered to sail from San Francisco on July 4 for the Philippines to relieve a First Artillery battery there. The moved units form part of a year old plan to consolidate a full regiment of mountain artillery in the Philippines and a complete First Battalion of guard artillery in Hawaii.
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Associated Press
Washington
Second Field Artillery
Vancouver
Barracks
Philippines
San Francisco
Hawiian Islands
Tiard
Hawaii
Rheumatism Relief Ad Promotes Liniment Bottle
An advertisement urges readers to try a twenty five cent bottle of Chamberlain's Liniment to quickly ease rheumatic pains. It notes the product is sold by all dealers and mentions a No Name version at Van Antwerps with references to Jimmy and Bob.
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Chamberlain's
Jimmy
Bob
van Antwerp's
Used Securities for Speculation in Frankfurt Bank Failure
Frankfort on the Main June 14. The June 11 collapse of Plant Hess Co a local banking firm left liabilities of 237 500 and assets of 20 000. One partner attempted suicide today another surrendered to police and it was alleged the partners misappropriated customers securities to cover failed speculation.
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Frankfort-On-The-Main
Plant, Hess & Co
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy urged for every family to keep in hot weather. It is claimed to be invaluable and cost effective, with no superior product for its intended use. For sale by all dealers.
GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC Promoted as a Blood Builder
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as an invigorating general strengthener that drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system. It claims usefulness for adults and children with a 50 cent price.
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Grove
Mobile Transfer Company Baggage Service at Residence
The Mobile Transfer Company checks baggage at your residence and delivers it to the station by auto truck. Located at 57 North Royal Street with two phone numbers listed.
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North Royal ST
Widow Mrs J M Gilbert killed by train in Danville Ga
Mrs J M Gilbert widow of the late Dr J M Gilbert a prominent social figure was struck by a passenger train on the Macon Dublin and Savannah Railroad tracks in Danville Ga She had warned relatives she feared to leave the house on Friday the 13th before departing.
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Danville
J. M. Gilbert
Macon
Dublin
Savannah
Illinois House Riot Ends With Gorman Forcing Withdrawal
In Springfield Illinois June 14 a riot nearly erupted in the Illinois house when Representative Thomas H Gorman of Peoria struck Representative George H Wilson the city leader after Wilson challenged him. Speaker McKinley restored order and Gorman left the hall amid disorder. The clash reflects growing tension between wet and dry factions as sine die adjournment nears.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Ill
House of Representatives of
Illinois
Thomas H. Gorman
Peoria
George H. Wilson
McKinley
Gorman
Wilson
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Elopers
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97!EN
Dauphin and St. Emanuel
Adam
Columbus
United Shoe Machinery Company
Want County Unit
ST. Vincent’s
Bishop Allen
OLEO
File Electrical Supply CO
MOI
Bell
North Water St
Home
Capudine
Coden
Bayou la Batre
Bay Shore
Crichton
Government Street
Jaggeticket
S. Royal St. Agt
Gulf Coast
Ing
City Ticket Office
South Royal Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
H. E. Jones
G. Hardy Smith
St. Michael Street
Mobile, Ala
Eney Terran
F. C. Horton
Accountant van Antwerp Building Mobile
Yanks Drug Corporation Inc
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