Refugees from Progreso Thank The Item Post Arrival
Refugees who arrived by steamer off Progreso were brought to Fort Morgan for quarantine surveillance. They thanked The Item for a Thursday issue recounting their experiences and requested copies for the period of their stay, sending a goodwill note via W P Young of the Atlantic and Mexican Gulf Steamship Company.
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Progreso
Middle Bay
Fort. Morgan
W. P. Young
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Gulf Steamship Company A
Fort Morgan
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National fencing champions decided in New York
The men's national fencing championships ended in New York under the Amateur Fencers League of America. Dr Scott D Brecken Washington led foil, Dr F W Allen of Boston won dueling swords, and W H P Van Blysenburgh of Springfield took saber. Miss Mary Stimson of New York won the women's foil title.
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Associated Press
New York
Come-Back Offender Sentenced After Repeated Thefts
Roman Harrison was arraigned before Recorder Edington and sentenced to three months in jail for petit larceny theft of iron from Jerome Sheip Veneering Company. Judge Eolington said the heavy sentence reflected multiple prior convictions for the same offense.
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Boxing match off after home office objections
London May 2 The promoter canceled the planned June 30 bout between Gunboat Smith and Sam Langford after the home office signaled strong opposition to white versus black fighters. The remark about a fortune teller suggests widespread financial worry as well.
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Smith
Sam Langford
Woman in bad condition endorses Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound
A Montpelier Vermont resident Mrs Mary Gaututes testifies to relief from long term illness after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She reports regularity improved stomach pain headaches and swelling of hands and feet and invites others to use the remedy. The ad claims the medicine has a forty year history and widespread cures.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary Gaututes
Ridge St
Montpelier, Vt
Lydia E. Pinkamsee
Wireless misread leads to fear for Siberia off Formosa
A misread wireless signal caused reports that the Pacific Mail liner Siberia was in distress near Formosa. Officials traced the error to a Persia signal "MB 8" read as "8S O 9S" and noted wrong letters, with救 ships dispatched but Siberia safe in Manila.
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Japan
Siberia Arrives in Manila After False Distress Reports
The Pacific mail steamer Siberia reached Manila at 11 today after a voyage from Nagasaki. Captain Zeeder said there was no distress and confusion over Persia callsign "MB 8S" misread as "SO 8" caused earlier reports. Atmospheric conditions yesterday hindered wireless messages.
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Robertson to pitch against the Pels in today's game
New Orleans May 2. A patriotic celebration at Pelican Park opened the ball game between Mobile and New Orleans. The third game of the series featured pitchers Walker Higgins or Adams for New Orleans and W Robertson Schmidt for Mobile. The game started at 3:80 under clear skies.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Stars and Stripes
Pelican Park
Mobile
Walker
Higgins
Adams
W. Robertson
Schmidt
Clayton Seen as Likely Appointee to Middle Alabama Judge
Washington reports May 2 that Representative Clayton is favored for appointment as United States judge in the Middle Alabama District. Despite no formal nomination by session end, supporters expect a Senate submission soon and an immediate confirmation move. No other candidate has gained prominence since Judge Jones's death.
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Clayton
United States
Middle Alabama
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Department of Justice
Senate
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Overman
North Carolina
Judiciary Committee
McReynolds
Alabama
Jones
Carney Holmes Fight For Senatorial Honor Drawing Attention
Bay Minette Alabama May 2 The senatorial race across Baldwin Monro Escambia counties grows more interesting as Carney and Holmes contend for votes. In the primary Carney led Holmes in this county and is Baldwin county’s choice though the trio must vote statewide. The outcome hinges on all three counties with Carney expected to win.
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Escambia
H. Hiolmes
James A. Carney
Baldwin County
Holmes
Carney
Greatest automobile pilots enter Indianapolis 500 race
Thirty seven cars including eleven foreign makes were entered for the fourth annual 500 mile race at the Indianapolis speedway on May 30. France leads with six cars, followed by entrants from England Italy Germany and Belgium as the world’s top drivers prepare for the event.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
United States
Europe
France
England
Italy
Germany
Belgium
Fiala recalls Roosevelt expedition in Brazil and tiger hunt
Anthony Fiala, leader of a Roosevelt expedition in Brazil, arrived in New York from Rio Janeiro and detailed the journey before and after separation from Roosevelt and Kermit on February 4. He described a 400 mile trek with rain, swamp, and a tiger cat chase where pace overwhelmed Brazilian companions.
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Associated Press
New York
Anthony Fiala
Roosevelt
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Kermit
Fiala
Mr. Roosevelt
Matto Grosso
Roosevelt Kermit
Time-Book Advertising Solicitor Bound Over on Fraud Charge
W. M. Langard alias R. C. Smith was arrested Friday morning for obtaining money under false pretenses. He was arraigned in recorder's court Friday afternoon and bound over to the grand jury under a $250 bond. Langard solicited locals for a "railroad man's time book" taking from five to ten dollars from victims including J. H. Wilson and several named firms. Many other cases are expected to arise.
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R. C. Smith
Recorder’s Court
Grand
Langard
J. H. Wilson
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
Reiss Mercantile Company
Paterson-Edey
Mrs W M Moses dies in accidental gunfire at home
Mrs W Moultrie Moses wife of the Bank of Girard head accidentally shot at their Girard Alabama home. She reached for her watch under the pillow the watch chain tangled with the revolver trigger and the pistol fired striking her temple. She died within an hour.
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Associated Press
Girard
Ala
W. Moultrie Moses
Bank of Girard
Surnames to Designate Prison Journal Contributions
Atlanta May 2 Surnames not numbers will designate prisoners in Good Words the convicts newspaper at the United States penitentiary An announcement says future references will use surnames contributors must sign articles initials nom de plume may be used editors place surnames at column head final number representing a man has appeared Also a stray line notes a bride realizing her husband is like her brother.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
United States Penitentiary
Baby’s eczema relief with Cuticura treatment cited
A Roanoke mother recounts her infant’s severe eczema starting at one month old. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment three times daily for a month, the baby's skin cleared. The notice promotes Cuticura products and offers free samples and a Skin Book from Cuticura, Boston.
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Aleep
Irene McNeill
Cuticura
Dept. T. Boston
Labor Leaders Claim Conditions Never Beeter Than Today
May Day observations in New York report labor leaders declaring conditions best in years due to fewer labor conflicts and a shrinking unemployed pool. Massive parades by Socialists and unions drew thousands of garment workers to mass meetings advocating the eight hour day and higher factory standards.
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Associated Press
New York
East
New York City
Stomach Trouble Cured By Chamberlain’s Tablets
Mrs. H. G. Cleveland of Arnold Pennsylvania reports relief from sour stomach and bloating after using Chamberlain’s Tablets. She says two bottles cured her stomach trouble and recommends them. available from all dealers.
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H. G. Cleveland
Arnold, Pa
Chamberlain
Grape Juice Chosen for Virginia Jewelers Banquet
Peters burg Va May 2 Grape juice instead of intoxicants will be served at the annual banquet of the Virginia Retail Jewelers Association on May 4. The entertainment committee announced the decision and sent a letter to Secretary of State Bryan in Washington.
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Associated Press
Petersburg
Virginia, Retail Jewelers’ Association
Bryan
Washington
Mitchel's Assailant Sent to Matteawan
Michael P. Mahoney shot Corporation Counsel Frank L. Polk on April 17 in an attempt on Mayor Mitchel. He was sent to Matteawan State Hospital for the Criminal Insane where alienists report senile dementia.
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New York
Michael P. Mahoney
Frank L. Polk
Mitchel
State Hospital
Matteawan
Mahoney
Clutter Piano Co Offers Easy Terms on Pianos at 405 Dauphin St
Branish & Bach Hazelton Brambach Grand and player pianos advertised with easy terms. Located at 405 Dauphin Street Clutter Piano Co. contact numbers 2071.
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Branich & Bach
Hazelton
Brambach
Clutter Piano Co
Weather Good at Nashville in Series Game Two
Nashville and Atlanta meet for the second game of the series this afternoon at 3 36 o clock. The weather is good and crisp. Dent and Dunn expected to pitch for Atlanta while More and Smith start for Nashville.
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Atlanta
Nashvvile
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Dunn
More and Smith
Nashville to Host First Votes for Women Parade This Afternoon
Nashville will witness its first votes for women parade this afternoon. An automobile procession of fifty decorated cars is planned as the major feature for Nashville.
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Eyed Press
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