Fifth dinner in fair's interest held at Cawthon
The Mobile fair fundraiser at Le Cawthon last night hosted by F. J. Thompson drew speakers from local groups. Leaders such as Cliff Williams and George A. Maloney urged broad support to launch a fair expected to spark regional development and education, with discussions aiming at a substantial $100,000 to $300,000 goal.
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Cawthon
le Cawthon
F. J Thompson
Central Fair
Hervey
Cliff Williams
Mobile
Williams
George A. ‘Maloney
Ignor J. M. Ponder
Iney Woods
W. T. Kelley
Ming
Charlies. Cunningham
Vsion
Theo. K. Jackson
fMarry JT Hartwell
Lee Fearn
Be Wi
B. Hervey
G. Adams
Meridian
Ed Walley
Walley
Lee Zimmern
Two affidavits may be basis of new Frank trial
The Associated Press reports two affidavits about Leo M. Frank's murder case. Ruby Snipes, a 17 year old factory worker, says James Conley attempted robbery in the pencil factory basement where the girl Mary Phagan was found. A second affidavit from Mrs. J. B. Simmons precedes Snipes’ disclosure, as the defense presses for a new trial.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Aarch
Leo M. Frank
National
Mary Phagan
Ruby Snipes
James Conley
Conley
Miss Snipes
Phagan
Frank
Oakley Case Heads to Jury in Alabama Embezzlement Trial
James G. Oakley former president of the Alabama board of convict inspectors faces a jury late today on one of several indictments charging embezzlement of state funds. Defense counsel resumed arguments this morning as the state prepares to close its case and Judge Armstead Brown prepares to instruct the jury.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
James G. Oakley
Alabama Board of Convict Inspectors
Armstead Brown
Fire toll rises as charred remains found at MDC building
St Louis reports 23 fire victims recovered from the Missouri Athletic Club ruins. Seventeen bodies identified as investigators say more corpses may be unrecoverable due to cremation.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Missouri Athletic Club
Richest farming section goal spurs Mobile fair push
W H Monk Jr commits support for a large scaling fair after dinners by Cochrane and Thompson. A letter from Aberdeen, Mississippi, praising Mobile's fair campaign asserts the event will greatly boost local agriculture and uplift the surrounding region.
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United States
W. H. Monk, Jr
Central Committee
Pope Infalibility Sermon Denies Sin by Pope
Father Mennis declared the claim that the pope cannot sin is a false libel at St Matthew's mission service. He defined the true Catholic doctrine and noted no sermon will be held Saturday night. Masses are planned for Sunday at 7 10 and 9 30 a m.
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Father Mennis
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
St. Matthew's
Buick Six Challenges Cadillac in Public Automotive Test
A Mobile Alabama letter from March 14 1914 disputes misleading six cylinder claims and offers a full public test between Buick Six and a Cadillac. The writer demands immediate response and proposes testing on paved streets and rough roads to prove superior gasoline and oil efficiency, hill performance, sand pulling, and Takeaway.
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Mobile Register
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Register
Mobile
Daniel O Connell Dies at 109 in Owosso Michigan
Daniel O Connell longtime oldest Elks member in Owosso Michigan died at his home aged 109. He belonged to the Owosso lodge of Elks and was known in fraternal circles as the organization's elder surviving member.
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Daniel O’connell
Owosso, Mich
Daniel O'Connell
Organization of Elks
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Owosso
Lodge of Elks
MISSISSIPPIANS 10 HEAR FAMOUS MEN
Mississippians hear famed speakers as Father Mennis discusses papal infallibility and Peter’s role. The report links the Vatican Council and its critics with questions of sin and authority. W Fred Long previews the Meridian convention and notable guests.
William W Neill Dies After Long Life Of Service
William Stoddard McNeill Confederate soldier and devout Christian dies at Mobile at 73 after a life of public service. Born in New York in 1839 he moved to Mobile as a child, studied at St James College, and worked in cotton trade and as chief draughtsman for the U S Engineers. He married Laura Sibley and left six children.
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William Stoddard McNeill
Mobile
Episcopal Church
Matthew Brewster
Christ Episcopal Church
McNeill
Mr. McNeill
Daniel
Julia Stoddard McNeill
New York City
St. James College
Hagarstown
Maryland
Dobson Brothers
United States Engineer’s Department
Camrell
Russell
Cosby
Craighill
Jervey
Laura Sibley
South
Parcel post extends to seeds and plants nationwide
Washington announces expansion of parcel post rates to seeds cuttings bulbs roots and various plants effective today under the Burleson order. Small parcels four ounces or less pay one cent per ounce with larger parcels in line with pound rates by zone. Farmers seedsmen nurserymen welcome extension amid prior four class rate dissatisfaction.
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Associated Press
Washington
Burleson
Congress
Ourpost
Post Office Department
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