Nashville Moose Chieftain Boasts Col Roosevelt
John C. Houk, former congressman and Tennessee Progressive chair, sends a pointed message to Col Roosevelt in Nashville warning he may humiliate Progressives and destroy the party they organized. He recalls being barred from the Chicago convention and challenges Roosevelt on loyalty to party principles.
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Nashville
Tenn
John C. Houk
Knoxville
Tennessee State Progressive Committee
Roosevelt
Abe Martin Notes on Prices and Music
A wry Abe Martin line says cheap goods dominate the market as Pinkey Kerr composes calliope music with notes described as large as croquet balls.
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Food For
Pinkey Kerr
Silent Submarine Debate’s Echo in Progressive South
Fragmentary quotation hints at political tensions over naval limits and faith in Progressivism in the South. The phrasing stresses defense of maritime policy and a call to sustain government action. No clear names, places, or dates are legible.
Plans for Confederate veterans encampment in May 1917
A dinner by the Southern Commercial Congress honored Ernest G. Baldwin of Roanoke Virginia commander in chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and discussed preliminary plans for entertaining the United Confederate Veterans at their May encampment.
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Washington
United Confederate Veterans
Southern Commercial Congress
Ernest G. Baldwin
Roanoke
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Wilson Presses Plank Against Hyphenates at Convention
President Wilson pushed for a Democratic platform plank condemning foreign born citizens active for foreign nations. He urged an unequivocal stance against hyphenates and warned of political blackmail, aiming to challenge the Republican nominee and bolster Americanism amid convention proceedings. He stayed in close touch with events in St Louis as he prepared for further escalating campaign moves.
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Washington
White House
St. Louis
Wilson
Democratic Party
Stuis
Resolutions Committee
Convention
United States
Fraternal and General Meetings Announced for Tonight
Local fraternal groups host gatherings at various halls with I O O F Odd Fellows Mohall and other orders meeting after 7 30. Rotary Club holds a 1 pm session at Cawthon Hotel while cinema programs feature Gloria s Romance and The Vital Question among others. Fans directed to Reeves Electric for GE offerings.
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Rotary Club
Cawthon Hotel
Pier Head at Battles Wharf Burned. Rebuild Planned
Lightning struck the pier head of the new Battles Wharf yesterday around 2:30 pm, destroying about 20 feet of the 950 foot wharf. Fairhope fire department and over 100 residents battled the blaze for three hours. Owner Captain W. B. Curran announced immediate repairs.
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New Battles Wharf
Fairhope
W. B. Curran
Clever Girls Win
The author argues that beauty charms appeal to everyone and that a clever, attractive woman earns more respect than a dull, unambitious one. Charm and beauty are attainable, and ignoring physical assets shows poor balance.
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Mary
Lawn Party by St John’s Auxiliary on Mrs Haas Lawn
A lawn party will be held this afternoon at 5 o'clock by the St John’s branch of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Board of Missions and Charity Chapter. It will take place on the lawn of Mrs L R Haas at 65 Meaterly Street and the public is invited.
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St. John’s
Woman's Auxiliary
Board of Missions and Charity
Elks Flag Day Ceremony Honors the Flag
Rain did not dampen the Elks crowd for a Flag Day observance with speeches by Bart B Chamberlain and Francis Si. Chamberlain traced flag history while Inge delivered an eloquent tribute. Toulmin Gaines acted as chaplain as officials led the program under Exalted Ruler and the Bell ceremony went smoothly. More American flags were displayed than in any prior celebration.
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Elks
Bart B. Chamberlain
Francis
Chamberlain
Inge
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised for Constipation Relief
Eugene Knight of Wilmington NC reports Chamberlain's Tablets best for constipation and digestion. He says his wife also benefited from their gentle action and agreeable laxative effect.
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Chamberlain
Eugene
Knight
Wilmton
N. C
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Percivale
Pythian Castle
Woodmen of the World
Moose Hall
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Mobile Lodge No. 108
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Empire
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Leo Delaney
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Alice Howell
Ray Griffith
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Queen
Rhea Mitchell
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Reeves Electric O0o., Inc
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