Million People for California the Coming Year
At a banquet for visiting Transcontinental Traffic Association members in San Francisco officials of the Panama-Pacific Exposition issued a slogan predicting a million new residents for California in 1915. The final session set fair period fare from New Orleans at 57.50 round trip with a three month limit, and extended exposition rates to Canadian lines.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
California
Transcontinental Traffic Association
New Orleans
Two Men Arrested After Desperate Road Fight
Independent Kansas report says William Petty and Andrew Medford were arrested near Wann Okla after a deadly road fight that left Preston Seely dead and Miss Isabel Stewart fatally injured. Petty rode with Stewart and Medford when Seely tried to pull Petty from the buggy. the horse bolted, and in the ensuing chase Seely was shot, Stewart wounded, Medford injured.
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Associated Press
Independence
Kan
William Petty
Andrew Medford
Preston Seely
Isabel Stewart
Medford
Wann
Oklo
Petty
Miss Stewart
Seely
Secret Service Seeks Missing U S Commissioner Foote
Federal officials in Chicago search for Mark A. Foote United States commissioner who disappeared five days earlier. Mrs Foote reports the incident while Captain Thoms I Porter Chicago Secret Service head says the search continues with fears for Foote's safety and a report of possible despondency at the federal building.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Mark A. Foote
United States
Foote
John Eccles Cotton Manufacturer Dies in Norwich
John Eccles longtime cotton manufacturing figure in Norwich died of paralysis in the city yesterday. He was born in England 72 years ago. Associated Press report.
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Associated Press
Norwich
Conn
John Eccles
England
Reverend Luke Grace Dies Missionary Priest at 60
The Rev. Luke A. Grace, a noted Roman Catholic missionary, died today at St. Vincent de Paul rectory in Germantown after a long illness. He was 60, born in Brooklyn, New York.
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Luke A. Grace
Philadelphia
St. Vincent de Paul
Germantown
Brooklyn
N. Y
What is Woman's Beauty but Health
The article argues true beauty comes from health and cites constipation as a common health cause for many women. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, effective remedy suitable for women children and the elderly and offers a free sample by mail from Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
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America
W.B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Ill
Annual Spring Clean-Up Urged by Health Officials
City health Commissioner Laz Schwarz and Dr Charles A Mohr urge Mobile residents to start immediate thorough cleaning of premises. Keep garbage covered, burn kitchen refuse, wash garbage cans weekly, use kerosene disinfectant, avoid standing water to prevent mosquitoes.
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City Health Department
Laz Schwarz
Charles A. Mohr
Mobile
Chas. A. Mohr
Caillaux Admit Motive In Calmette Shooting
Paris March 27 Mme Caillaux says she bought a revolver to threaten editor Gaston Calmette if letters she feared were published. She claims she fired after losing control and did not intend to kill, though she prepared to shoot if unsatisfied. She admits no luncheon or dinner that day affected her story.
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Associated Press
Paris
Henri Boucard
Mme. Caillaux
Gaston Calmette
Figaro
Boucard
M. Calmette
Madame Caillaux
M. Boucard
Commissariat
M. Caillaux
Wilsons Yacht to Attend Confederate Reunion in Jacksonville
A telegram from Florida Representative LEngle says President Wilson will send the presidential yacht Mayflower to Jacksonville for the Confederate reunion. A battleship or cruiser may follow if the Mexican situation allows, per Secretary Daniels.
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Wilson
Jacksonville
Associated Press
Fla
L'Engle
Florida
Daniels
Louisiana Protests Sugar Refining Monopoly in New Orleans
Donelson Caffrey of New Orleans asks Congress to act against the American Sugar Refining Company, alleging a 23 year monopoly that depresses Louisiana raw sugar prices by about 2 million dollars annually. He urges stronger intervention and a more weighty inquiry by Congress and the trade commission.
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Associated Press
American Sugar Refining Company
Louisiana
Wilson
Donelson Caffrey
New Orleans
Thornton
Congress
United States
Caffrey
The
Trade Commission
Women Win Vote Amendment in Massachusetts House
Boston March 27 Women suffrage won a victory when the house by 164 to 39 concurred with the senate in adopting a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to strike the word male from voter qualifications.
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Associated Press
Boston
House
Senate
German Parliament Moves Against Duelling
Berlin March 27 The imperial parliament unanimously passed a bill allowing imprisonment in a penitentiary for duels provoked by dishonorable conduct, instead of a fortress. It marks the first time all parties unite to curb duelling.
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Berlin
Coughs Cured by Dr. King's New Discovery
Mrs David Moor of Saginaw Ala praises Dr Kings New Discovery for curing her husband after fifteen years and her son after eight. The ad touts relief from hacking coughs influenza and lung threats with a money back guarantee. Prices are 50 cents and 1.00. He Becklen Co Philade? St Louis-
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Dr. King
David Moor
Saginaw
Ala
King
Y M C A Workers to Launch Membership Drive in Mobile
Banquet at the Battle House will train leaders and workers for a citywide campaign. Three divisions of ten teams start the drive Saturday morning aiming to win the All Southern trophy from Mobile’s rivals. Public bulletins and a giant thermometer will track new members.
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Hattle House
Mobile
Battle House
Dauphin
Conception Streets
Cigar lighter woes plague the ordinary man
A remark about the ubiquity of malfunctioning patent cigar lighters illustrates how nearly every man possesses a lighter that refuses to light, highlighting common consumer frustration.
Cascarets For Bilious Liver
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for biliousness and digestive distress. It promises relief from headache dizziness and constipation, urging a nightly dose for a clear head and improved health with a 10 cent box available at all druggists.
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Exposition
Secret Service
U. S
Vance
Merchants Bank
Bank of Mobile
National Banking Association
M. J. McDermott
A. L. Staples
T. J. O'Connor
R. W. Byrne
Ass’t Cashier
DR. F. L.tapia
Dauphin Sreet
Britton
Tos P.M
Health Board
Schwarz and
Mohr
Calmette
Louisianian
Massachusetts
Y.M.C. A
Children’s Millinery
Baby’s Wear
Title Insurance
Title Insurance Company
Mason & Mason
Dauphin Street
Crown Theater
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