Little and wife acquitted in Van Cleave murder case
A Louisiana jury absolved Hervey Little and his wife Anna Bond Little of murder and accessory charges in the Van Cleave killing. The verdict prompted protests and statements from the judge and district attorney praising the court process. The case, tied to a dispute from a past business partnership, involved self defense claims and disputed accusations of urging violence.
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Hervey
Little
Anna Bond Little
J. J. ‘van Cleave
District Attorney
G. Hester
van Cleave
Witch
Unemployed Men Besiege Fifth Avenue Church
A large crowd of unemployed men stormed the First Presbyterian Church on Fifth Avenue during a hymn. Rev. Dr Ward Duffield halted the service and urged order while organizers sought shelter and meals for the group that night.
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Associated ‘Press
New York
Fifth Avenue
First Presbyterian Church
Ward Duffield
Tannenbaum
Industrial Workers’ of
Arose Ane
Unable to Solve A Wiven Problem Man Submits Another
A man unable to solve a wiven problem proposes a new problem instead. The remark hints at persistence or frustration with the original challenge.
Kidney Pills End Kidney Trouble Says Mouchett
An advertisement features Marly and Mobile Reader testimony from H. Mouchett of 459 St Francis St ile who credits Kidney Pills with restoring strength after kidney and bladder issues. The ad promotes Rutherford's Drug Store and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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H. -H. Mouchett
St.’ Francis St
Ile
Rutherford
Brazilian Maxixe Posed by Adelaide and Hughes of Jardin de Danse
Adelaide describes the Brazilian maxixe as taught at Jardin de Danse with the fourth movement offering many variations. The article explains the standard position, hand placement, and a sixteen count structure including march, running, and polka style steps. It notes dancers may modify steps while keeping the motive intact and previews further revisions.
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Adelaide
Hughes
The
Jardin de Danse
Fide
White Fly The Satsuma Pest
The article introduces the citrus white fly as the major pest of Florida Satsuma oranges along the Gulf coast. It explains origin likely Asia via Japan, life cycle stages from egg to adult, and three annual generations with overwintering as pupae. It details damage from sap loss and honey dew with sooty mold, and outlines control: shift from oils and resins to Schnarr's Insecticide, winter spraying recommendations, and timing to target larvae and pupae.
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Florida
Gulf Coast
Asia
Japan
United States Department of Agriculture
Gulf
Schnarr
Digestive Aid Claim prompts cautious remedy ad
An advertisement touts Vinci liver and iron tonic as a cure for indigestion from irregular meals and weak digestion. It quotes Mrs H J Smith of Thomasville Georgia claiming improved digestion after use and urges others with similar troubles to try the tonic for relief.
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Vinci
J. Smith
Thomasville
Aviator Beachey Survives Narrow 1600 Foot Plunge
Lincoln Beachey lost control of a biplane near Santa Barbara while looping and fell about 1600 feet but regained altitude four hundred feet from the ground and escaped with minor injuries. The machine crashed into a tree with slight damage.
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Associated Press
Santa Barbara
Cal
Lincoln Beachey
Three Children Die in West Shreveport Fire
Three cottages burned in West Shreveport killing Jessie Mulhurn age 3 Fred Mulhurn age 6 Edward Bass age 2 Lillian Bass age 4 and Madge Bass age 10 with several others injured or overcome. Ernest Bates rescued while unconscious. Fire started in Mulhurn residence and spread rapidly causing about 10000 dollars in loss. Bass boy Edward died from burns.
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Associated Press
Shreveport
Jessie Mulhurn
Fred Mulhurn
Edward Bass
Lillian Bass
Madge Bass
Ernest Bates
James D., Mulhurn
Kansas City Southern Railroad
Dr King’s New Life Pills marketed as family laxative
Mrs Charles E Smith of West Franklin Maine endorses the product calling it our family laxative. It claims to aid adults and the elderly. Available at druggists or by mail for 26 cents from H E Bucklen & Co in Philadelphia or St Louis.
National University Endorsement Hailed by House Panel
Representative Foss introduced a bill for a $60,000 initial appropriation to establish a National University of the United States in Washington. The House committee on education signaled strong support and predicted early favorable endorsement. A closing quote reflects on the value of facts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Foss
National University of the United States
House Committee On Education
Cardinal George Kopp Dies in Silesia at 77
An Associated Press report from Breslau, Germany, says Cardinal George Kopp, the leading Roman Catholic figure in Germany, is dying of a quinsy at Troppau in Austrian Silesia at age 77.
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Cardinal George Kopp
Breslau
Germany
George Kopp
Troppau
Australian
Silesia
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Claims Laxative Bromos
A dubious advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo tablets. The copy includes testimonials and a refund claim but the claim is not substantiated and fails to cure.
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Ture
Stop Your Headache In 2 Take Anti Kamnia a
A reader is urged to take anti Kamnia in two doses to stop a headache quickly. The notice promotes a quick remedy claiming relief within hours and suggests buying from a local supplier. May imply medical advice but no verified authority.
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Orpheum
Cora Younghieed Carson
Frank
King
Winning Girls
Plohty
Satsuma
Dew
Beachey
City Bank
Thomson’s
Mobile
National University
Oscar L. Gray
Congress
Senate
Mobile County
Democratic _ maries
Th County
Reuben L. Dorson
Frank Cazalas, SR
Irvington
Revenue and Road Commissioner
FOR Revenue and Road Commissioner
Third Distri
Ben. L. Hamilton
William H. Holcombe
A. S. Towle
Bert Towle
Revenue and
R. L. Whatley Secno
Cratic
A. G. Ward
Rity Nelle
Richard A. Fing
PUR Revenue and Oadame Missioner
Mobile’ County
Charles
Democratic Pri
John T. Bauer
Primar
Grigiol
Alabama
S. P. Gaillard
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