Alabama Highway Meeting Plans Clanton Gathering
Local leaders from Mobile Selma Montgomery Birmingham Huntsville and Jackson met to organize a state wide highway committee to coordinate counties road advocates. A Clanton gathering was proposed with delegates selected to push a Tombigbee route and a ferry solution at Jackson as a cost effective alternative to a bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Selma
New
Bigbee River
Mobile
John Kent
Alabama
Tarkson
Clanton
Houston C. Armstrong Selma
Brucenedy
Montgomery
Secredcliffe
Birmingham
Joe Bradley
Huntsville
Kennedy
Radcliffe K. Birmingham
L. G. Adams
Granger Liver Regulator Promoted for Bowel Health
An ad touts Granger Liver Regulator as a superior remedy for minor digestive disorders and backache. It claims many health issues stem from bowel neglect and promotes the product as a safe, vegetarian remedy sold in large tin boxes for 2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granger Liver Egecenag
Uae
Czernowitz Falls to Czars Troops in World War Update
The article reports Czernowitz now controlled by czarist forces amid ongoing battles. It notes Italian positions on the Asiago plateau being repulsed with casualties near Italian trenches. Berlin states two French attacks on the Verdon front failed.
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Asiago
War Office
Berlin
London
Frenc
Dead Man Hill
Verdon Front
British Withdrawal on Tigris Reported as Turkish Advance Repulse
The Turkish war office issued a statement from Constantinople saying the British have fallen back below Kut el Amara on the Tigris after a recent failed Turkish assault.
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Tigris
Constantinople
Kut-el-Amara
Turkish War Office
Fair Weather After Rain Promises Weekend Bargain
A weather forecast predicts thunder showers this afternoon with generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday. The weekend should be warm with a high near 86 degrees and moderate west winds. Across the eastern U S showers occurred yesterday while the West stayed clear and cool. Phoenix hit 110 degrees and Brownsville 96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rockies
Mississippi
Phoenix
Arizona
Brownsville
Boy Scouts of America Incorporation Signed by Wilson
President Wilson signed a bill incorporating the Boy Scouts of America and granting exclusive rights to the name. Colin Livingston and top Washington scouts witnessed the ceremony as membership stood at 182000 boys and 42000 men.
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Washington
Wilson Today
Boy Scouts of America
Colin Livingston
Washington Scouts
Democrats Discussing the Party Platform Readings
At the convention the platform reading began with prayer by Rabbi Leon Harrison. Senator Walsh read the preamble and the platform endorsed the administration and Underwood tariff. The Mexican and Monroe doctrine sections provoked applause while the woman suffrage plank drew a large gallery demonstration.
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Leon Harrison
St. Louis
America
Stone
The
Resolu
Senator Walsh
Montana
Hollis
New Hampshire
Walsh
Wilson
Ferguson
Texas
Auto Tourists Stop in Mobile on Way to Dallas
Mr and Mrs E O Stone of Atlanta Georgia visited Mobile this week en route to Dallas Texas where Mr Stone plans to open a large bakery joining others he owns in several cities He recounted old southern road conditions and a tale of a farmer who pulled cars from mud holes earning twenty five dollars each time saying roads now are improving and touring by car is delightful
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E. O. Stone
Atlanta
Mobile
Dallas
Texas
Powder shipments to Guatemala port barrios aboard Corinto
One thousand kegs of blasting powder are awaiting shipment to Puerto Barrios Guatemala on the United Fruit Company liner Corinto. The powder will be used by the Guatemala Marble and Mining Company and was shipped by the Du Pont Nemours Powder Company of Wilmington Delaware.
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Puerto Barrios
Guatemala
United Fruit Company
Corinto
Guatemala Marble and Mining Company
Cupo de Nemours Powder Company
Wilmington
Delaware
Hog Breeders Meet Tightens Sanitary Rules
The Gulf Coast Duroc Jersey Hog Breeders Association, meeting yesterday afternoon, voted to strictly enforce the livestock sanitary law requiring dead animals to be burned. They argued disease spreads when carcasses are not buried or removed.
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Gulf Coast Duroc Jersey Hog Breeders Association
Choctaw Lumber Company Runs Full Time Shipments
Mr. W B Bollinger of the Choctaw Lumber Company land department says the Silas Alabama firm is operating around the clock and shipping a large amount of lumber on a recent business trip to the city.
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Choctaw Lumber Company
Silas
Ala
W. B. Bollinger
Land Department
Judge Rebukes Jury Over Hamel Evidence Drinking Incident
Court testimony details jurors allegedly bringing in alcohol to the jury room after Hamel case evidence was heard. Deputies found 23 empty beer bottles two whiskey bottles and one half pint bottle. Foreman Harry Rubira and several jurors named. one member denied drinking any liquor. A member called the scene disgraceful and said only he and another juror avoided consumption. The trial adjourned with the Barrett case also nolle pressed.
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Courtney
Holcombe
Hamel
Murray Hill
Harry 8
Rubira
Camille W. Villa
Robert B. Turner
Adolph Lafargue
Arthur W. Orr
Everette L. Eastburn
Eugene W. Hawes
Edward J. Powers
Wilbur Cato
Whistler
Edward R. Noel
Cottage Hill
B. H. John
Porter L. & N
Robert Bullock
Seneca Street
Oakdale
Qenhaveren Peters
Huntsville and Birmingham Residents On Gulf Fishing Trip
Mr Willis Garth of Huntsville and Mr Phares Coleman Jr with Miss Rareerehs Coleman of Birmingham and Dr I F M Inge and Masters Walter Richard Inge spent several days on the gulf fishing. They visited Sand Island Dauphin Island Fort Morgan and Coden in Alabama.
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Willis Garth
Huntsville
Ala
Phares Coleman, Jr
Rareerehs Coleman
Birmingham
I. F. M. Inge
Walter Richard Inge
Gulf
Sand Island
Dauphin Island
Fort Morgan
Coden
Eckman’s Alterative Promoted for Tuberculosis Relief
A historical health note urges rest and hygienic living to fight tuberculosis but endorses Eckman’s Alterative as a beneficial aid. The remedy is described as non narcotic with lime salt and easy absorption, sold by R. L. Braswell and druggists. Eckman Laboratory, Philadelphia.
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Eckman
R. L. Braswell
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Graduating Exercises At Spring Hill Draw Visitors
Corb lobbyist J K Ridgley and J A Ridgley with Pig Louisville and road headquarters at New Orleans visited Mobile Thursday night returning Friday morning A A and G J Ruhlman of New Orleans spent Friday in Mobile for Spring Hill College graduation at the Battle House auditorium J D Ory of La Place La was another visitor Janie P Mason was appointed notary public and filed bond in probate court Friday.
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J. K.ridgley
Louisville and
Ee Road
New Orleans
Mobile
A. A
Spring Hill College
Battle House Auditorium
J. D. Ory
la Place
Janie P. Mason
Ottawa lists wounded include James Hume from Boynton Fla
The Canadian overseas troops report last night includes a wounded list with James Hume of Boynton Florida named among those injured.
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Ottawa
James Hume
Boynton
Fla
Dr King's New Discovery touted for quick cold relief
Advertised remedy claims rapid relief from coughing and inflammation for colds spanning fall to spring. Promotes Dr King's New Discovery as antiseptic and healing in a 50 cent bottle with money back guarantee and testimonial from W. C. Jesseman of Franconia New Hampshire.
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Dr. King
W. C. Jesseman
Franconia
N. H
Roosevelt Says He Is Out of Politics
Colonel Roosevelt told reporters in New York on June 16 that he remains a private citizen and does not wish to be drawn into politics. He reiterated that he is out of politics and desires no public backing or positions.
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New York
Roosevelt
Zene
Three Injured in Mine Blast at Coalmont
Three workers were injured when a light mine explosion occurred at Coalmont, twenty three miles south of Birmingham, at noon today. The blast and ensuing fire were confined to one heading with minor property damage. Initial reports of heavy fatalities were contradicted by the mine inspector’s findings.
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Birmingham
Ala
Coalmont
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
Washington June 16 forecast calls for thunder showers in Alabama and Mississippi this afternoon, otherwise fair tonight and on Saturday. Strong storms possible in southern districts with warm temperatures and brief showers across the region.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Common Sense Will Stop Horrible Rheumatism
A fragmented clipping notes a claim that common sense can stop rheumatism with no clear context or supporting details and includes stray phrases about a painter and a throne room. The readable text lacks coherent events, dates, or identifiable organizations.
Whistler notices and local movements reported
A shop board notice lists June 16 as the pay date and checks to be cashed with personnel changes. Robert R. Clark left for Arkansas and a new position at Atlantic Coast Life. Rev Calhoun to lead services, Mayodie to Birmingham for family illness, and a Methodist lawn party postponed. Rev W J Ray arrives for revival at Meyers Memorial. Johnsons depart for Oklahoma City.
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Theo Cent
Ala
Bessie
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church
Peterson’s Park
W. J. Ray
Birmit Ala
Meyers Memorial
Lester, Harford
James Johnson
Oklahoma City
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Youstaka
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