Lawmaker Attacks Interlocking Directors and Morgan Finance
Representative Howen I Collier of Mississippi accused railroad interlocking directors of coercing J P Morgan & Co to finance $50 million in bonds at $60 million cost. He said Southern Railroads burden taxpayers across Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida Carolinas Tennessee Virginia and Kentucky with high freight rates and interest payments, enriching Morgan & Co.
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Associated Press
Washington
J. P. Morgan & Co
Morgan Company
Colfier
New York
Renee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Carolinas
Tennessee
Virginia
Kentucky
Morgan & Co
British Telegraph Agrees With Grey On Benton Murder
The Daily Telegraph and Daily Graphic comment on Sir Edward Grey’s Commons statement regarding William Benton’s death in Mexico. They support no reparations from Mexico, warn against port blockades, and urge United States action or Britain ready to act when suitable. They praise the foreign secretary’s plan to extend steps as practicable.
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London
Daily Telegraph
House of Commons
Edward Grey
Ioan
Edward
Mexico
William Benton
Huerta
Washington
Foreign Secretary
Telegraph
Foreign Office
Wilson
United States
The
Daily Graphic
Benton
England
Danderine Promises Dandruff Cure and New Hair Growth
An advertisement extols Knowlton’s Danderine claiming it cleanses dust and oil, stops itching and hair loss, and over weeks stimulates new fine hair. It urges readers to moisten a cloth, apply to strands, and purchase a 25 cent bottle from druggists or toilet counters.
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Knowlton
Brain as the seat of all senses and perception
The passage states that hearing, feeling, seeing, smelling, and tasting are all functions of the brain. It argues that the brain processes mental pictures and that the eyes, tongue, and hands serve as nerve centers or lenses, with perception limited or enhanced by brain cultivation.
Photographs From The Ameri Government Book Offer
The Mobile Item promotes The American Government by Frederick J. Kas as illustrated by Barney M. Clinedinst. The images include inside government action scenes and unique devices such as a dollar bill printer and a precise weighing machine. Roosevelt’s autographed negatives and full page illustrations highlight the book’s appeal. Savings coupon urged.
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Ameri
Frederick J. Kas
Barney M. Clinedinst
Washington
Clinedinst
America
Colonel Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Clinehinst
Capitol
White House
United States
Two Youthful Robbers Show Real Coolness
Two youthful robbers entered W. P. Brandenburg's jewelry store in Louisville and forced Brandenburg and assistant Ernest Sinnock into a rear room where they were bound and gagged. They robbed the safe of about $4,000 in cash and jewelry as a crowd milled outside the bright storefront. A customer was told the store was closed for the night.
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Associated Press
Louisville
W. P. Brandenburg
Brandenburg
Ernest Sinnock
Murray on Leave After Illness Trips Planned
Patrolman Larry Murray leaves Mobile for a month long visit to Hot Springs Arkansas with stops in Birmingham and Memphis for a short time. He has been ill and travels to regain his strength.
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Larry Murray
Mobile
Hot Springs
Ark
Birmingham
Memphis
Officer Murray
Cardui touted as relief for women’s cramps in Laurel Hill ad
Local ad cites Nellie Moore describing severe cramps that left her “drawn up in a knot” and credits Cardui with rapid relief. The testimonial claims the tonic aids heavy work like washing and ironing and praises over a million prior users in fifty years. Instructions invite readers to contact Chattanooga Medicine Co. for guidance and a 64 page home treatment booklet.
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N. B
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Dont Throw Your Money Away French Dry Clean Suits
Ad advertises thirty day service offering French dry cleaning for 754 sponge and prese. Includes Howard French D. C. Co. Bell 3100. 352 Dauphin St.
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Howard French D. C. Co. Bell
Dauphin St
Riis to Speak on Making of an American at Harte Auditorium
Jacob A. Riis, noted social worker, lecturer and author, will give an illustrated lecture at 8 15 Wednesday night in Harte Auditorium under the Federation of Churches. The talk will cover Riis life or The Battle With the Slums highlighting his work with Roosevelt in New York slums.
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Jacob A. Riis
Harte
Federation of Churches
Riis
Roosevelt
New York
France records show tuberculosis rise and child deaths
Paris reports tuberculosis has doubled since 1837, per Henri Schmidt. Infantile mortality in Normandy nearly doubles that in Gers, linked to heavy drinking by women and absinthe districts show highest rates.
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Paris
France
Temps
Henri Schmidt
Normandy
Schmidt
Gers
Death of Col James OShaughnessy in New York at 71
Colonel James OShaughnessy father of Nelson OShaughnessy charge d affaires for the United States in Mexico City died in New York after several days illness from pneumonia relapse. He was 71. His son planned to come but the Mexican situation kept him in Mexico City.
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Associated Press
New York
James O'Shaughnessy
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
United States
Mexico City
Charge O’shaughnessy
Sunday Saloon Closings Order in Alaska Enforced
Fairbanks reports District Attorney Crossley ordered all saloons to close from Saturday midnight to Sunday midnight under attorney general directives. Similar actions were taken at Nome Valdez and Juneau as saloons previously operated around the clock.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
United States
Crossley
Nome
Valdez
Juneau
Exam to Fill Postoffice Vacancy at Bay Minette
Goubil, a clerk in the Mobile post office, will conduct an examination on Saturday to fill the Bay Minette postmaster vacancy. The test, under civil service rules, will be held at Bay Minette as the sole Mobile post office led examination location.
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Bay Minette
Goubil
Mobile Postoffice
Civil Service
Mobile Post Office
Ten Cent Box of Cascarets Promises Clean Bowels
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a 10 cent box that thoroughly cleanses the stomach and bowels overnight. It claims to remove undigested food, bile, and poisons, prevent headaches and biliousness, and suit both adults and children with no harsh side effects.
Harris Cycle Officer Becomes Detective
Police Officer Cliff Adams is promoted to day motorcycle officer, replacing Noah Harris Jr who fills the vacancy left by City Detective Warren Bureh. Bureh becomes night lieutenant succeeding Reuben L. Dorion who is a sheriff candidate. Adams assumed the new duties Wednesday.
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Cliff Adams
Noah Harris, Jr
Warren Bureh
Reuben L. Dorion
Adams
Chicago billiard match ends in close third game
George defeated Calvin in a tight third game of the billiards tournament in Chicago. Final score 500 to 59.
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Chicago
George
Last
Calvin
White runs for Senate short term focusing on harbor projects
Frank S. White of Birmingham announces candidacy for the United States Senate in the short term with a pledge to deepen and widen the Mobile harbor channel and improve rivers across Alabama ahead of the Democratic primary on April 6.
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United States Senate
Mr. White
Mobile Harbor
New Missioner
Richard A. Fin
Mobile County
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Southern Railway
Grey
London Daily Telegraph
Pla
DR. F. L. Tapia
Dauphin Sreet
Britton’s
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Frederick J.haskin
Murray
Easi
Laurel Hill, Fla
Nellie Moore
Cardus
Cardui
P. O. Cafe
Dauphin Street
Becker
Charles 8. Becker
Ormer Leutenant
Ssociate of
Lyceum
RENCH
Ella Giers
Housekeeping
Harris
Sutton
Demarest
Castoria
Ayer
Oscar L. Gray
Congress
Senate
Francis J. Inge
Sioner
Reuben L. Dorson
Frank Cazalas, SR
Matlock
Irvington
O. Bolton
Frank S. White
FOR Revenue and Road Commissioner
Third Distri
Ben. L. Hamilton
Josiah Wheeler
Citronelle
William H. Holcombe
A. S. Towle
Bert Towle
Revenue and Road
W. A. Chunchula
Ala
Revenue and Missioner
M. L. Campbell
A. G. Ward
Charles Green
Subject Action Democratic
Bor Revenue and
John T. Bauer
Democratic
John D. Hagan
R. L. Whatley
Secnd
Norborne R. Clarke
Said
Prim
S. P. Gaillard
Geo. W. Taylor
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