First Woman in North Carolina to Face Electrocuted Date
Mrs Bali Warren the first woman to be electrocuted in North via and Samuel Preston Christy were denied by state prison authorities and face execution on March 31 in Winston Salem for the murder of G J War Bee in 1914. Governor hearing petitions for commutation on March 20 but will treat each case separately amid appeals from women's groups. In Quincy Massachusetts the Submarine 1 10 was launched by Fore River Shipbuilding for the US Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Bali Warren
North Via
Samuel Preston Christy
Winston-Salem
G. J. War- Bee
Christy
Mrs. Warren
Quincy
Mass
United States Navy
Fore River Shipbuilding Corporation
Sage Tea Dandy Promises Dark Hair With Sage Compound
Advert says Sage Tea Dandy darkens gray or faded hair naturally with a 50 cent Sage and Sulphur Compound. It claims millions use Wyeth's preparation to restore dark, lustrous hair, promising youth and quicker appearance within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Poslam Promoted for Skin Protection and Various Ailments
An advertisement urges women to apply Poslam for skin protection and healing. It claims cold creams are insufficient and promotes Poslam antiseptic action for eczema pimples rashes redness and general skin care. Offers samples for 4 cent stamps from Laboratories New York City and mentions drugstore availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee. Laboratories
West 25Th
New York City
How to Reduce Your Weight The Safe Simple Guide
A weight loss advertisement urges readers to use oil of Korein capsules from a druggist, combined with outdoor time and deep breathing. It claims gradual weekly weigh-ins and no starvation or exercise, promising noticeable weight reduction and increased buoyancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Antwerp
Steamer Honduras Again Lacks Rudder in Gulf
The American steamer Honduras, about twenty five miles southeast of the Mobile bar in the Gulf, has lost her rudder again after striking a submerged object. The Coast Guard cutter Tallapoosa is en route to tow her to Mobile for repairs.
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Honduras
Mobile Bar
Gulf of Mexico
Coast Guard
Mobile
Gulf
Bell and Shield Emblem Adopted by Old Spanish Trail Assn
The Bell and Shield emblem designed by Harry Locke was adopted as the official emblem of the Old Spanish Trail Association at a directors meeting. Locke was elected field engineer and will map the route from Florida to California. Communications from sections along the highway indicate much of the ocean-to-ocean road has been completed. The meeting was enthusiastic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Locke
Old Spanish Trail Association
Locke
Florida
California
Captain recounts wreck of the Bruce Hawkins
Captain John A. McIver of the bark Bruce Hawkins arrived in Mobile and described a desperate voyage after abandoning ship. The crew drifted for hours in an open skiff before being picked up by a passing vessel. He will command the American schooner Three Marys and seek better luck ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. McIver
Barkentine
Bruce Hawkins
Mobile
Hawkins
Captain McIver
Louisiana militia recruitment push in New Orleans
A March 17 campaign to recruit full strength for both land and naval branches of the Louisiana militia began in New Orleans after a meeting of representatives from local exchanges and commercial organizations pledged support. Proposals include doubling artillery batteries, expanding naval militia to three battalions, and forming a new infantry company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana Militia
Woman Applies for Navy Enlistment in Minneapolis
A Minnesota visitor Mamie Johnson from Williston North Dakota seeks Navy enlistment as a cook but is advised the law prohibits women from enlisting. In a separate item the Mobile Chamber of Commerce schedules a general membership meeting for Monday at 7 30 p m in the Battle House auditorium with important business expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Navy
Mamie Johnson
Williston
N. D
Will McBride Pleads Guilty in Prohibition Case
In inferior criminal court Will McBride admitted guilt for violating the prohibition law and paid a $50 fine plus costs. William Cody also pled nolle prosequi, and Alex Phillips had a similar outcome with continued case status. Other docket items include Sessions assault with a gun continued and multiple minor penalties or continuances.
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Will McBride
Inferior Criminal Court
William Cody
Nolle
Alex Phillips
John Sessions
Westley Virgin
Ida Collins
Jack Morris
George Washington
Will Simms
Alex Burden
Alexeen
George Wraine
Recorder Court Roundup Sees Fines and Delays For Drunkenness
In a Wednesday session Judge T B. Judge Jr. reset T B Judge Jr. for March 17 after being charged with drunkenness and failing to appear. Several defendants were fined five dollars or ten days for drunkenness, with some paying fines, others having cases continued to March 25, and one disorderly conduct case dismissed. Prohibition violations resulted in a fifty dollar fine plus costs for William H McCoy, paid in full.
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T. B. Judge, Jr
Recorder’s Court
M. A. Mullin
Mary Gibson
William Cuthbert
Charlie Manuel
Co. W. Stringfellow
J. P. Kouns
Pat Kearns
Margarette Hamilton
John H. Hamilton
William H. McCoy
Sam Smolkin
Lipscomb Street
Burch, McInnis
Macon
Mobile Rotary Pushes for Spring Hill Golf Course Plan
The Mobile Rotary Club urged a premier golf links on Spring Hill as part of boosting Mobile as a winter resort. They backed completing the Delta Highway and Old Spanish Trail, proposed cooperation with the Chamber, Auto Club, and Country Club, and formed a Tourist Welcome Committee to promote golf and tourism.
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Mobile
Rotary Club
Gulf City
South
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile Auto Club
Mr. Merritt
Alabama
Chas. Fowlkes
Dr. Pitt
Chicago
Spring Hill
Pope
Julius Wright
Military Institute
Charles Hagedorn
Natchez
Miss
Pillins
Old Spanish Trail
Harry Locke
Phoenix
Ariz
Old Spanish Trail Association
Pacific Coast
Col. Keller
Chas. Keller
Army
Navy
Rotary
Fort Morgan
Cincinnati
Grace
Rotarian
LeBlanc
Mobile Automobile Club
Baldwin
Auto Club
Charlie" Parsons
Pitt
Country Club
Harry Inge
Parsons
L. C. Irvine
Taylor
Uncle Wiggily Helps Candlestick Maker In Forest
Uncle Wiggily the rabbit meets a candlestick maker dragging a tub sled through a moonlit woods. He lends a candlestick to stop the maker’s burning fingers and guides him to safety. The trio later reunites with Mr Longtail as the candlestick maker lights the way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurse Jane
Mr. Longtail
Uncle Wiggily
Rabbit Uncle
Bunny Uncle
Uncle Wigegily
Uncle
Old Mother Hubbard
Hollow Stump
Rabbit
Uncle Wiggzily
Tom-Tom
Six men charged in nickel theft from piano in Warren Street house
Detectives arrested Bennie Catalnott Bennie Denenburg Frank Wycoff Arthur Clifford Dan Dahlgren and C E Taylore Thursday in connection with stealing $20 in nickels from an electric piano at Mary Forts home on Warren and St Louis streets. A two week mission will open at St Vincent s Church on March 26 at 10 o clock mass conducted by Jesuit missionaries Albert Brewer S J and Rev John McCrary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Catalnott
Bennie Denenburg
Frank Wycoff
Arthur Clifford
Dan Dahlgren
C. E. Taylore
Newbern, Harris and Boltz
House of Mary Fort
Warren
St Louis Street
St. Vincent's Church
Albert Brewer
S. J
John McCrary
Woman’s tonic Cardus praised in dramatic health claim
Mrs. J. D. Powell of Odessa Florida reports years of weakness and severe nervous spells followed by lasting improvement after using Cardus a tonic for women. She says appetite returned, sleep improved and she could resume housework, urging others with similar symptoms to try Cardus.
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Odessa
Fla
J. D. Powell
Cardus
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