Strathmore Delayed After Fouled Anchor Incident
The Strathmore, bound for Durban and Delagoa Bay, delayed off Fort Morgan after fouling a wreck while raising anchor. Officials borrowed a hoisting barge to free the ship, which then proceeded with a large pine cargo and other national-bound goods.
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Strathmo
South Africa
Fort Morgan
Strathmore
United States Engineer's
Durban
Delagoa Bay
Jose
Anderson
Puerto Barrios
Robert A. Snyder
Tinker
Isabella de Sagua
Cuba
Karen
Havana
Munson
Nelson
Statewide Mother's Day Observance Follows May Observance
H J Willingham state superintendent of education issues a statement urging all schools to observe Mothers Day next Sunday with exercises. The note explains Mothers Day as the second Sunday in May and asks teachers students and pupils to honor their mothers with flowers and proper conduct. Mobile county schools plan exercises Monday and churches prepare morning services for observance.
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H. J. Willingham
Willingham
United States
Mobile County
Murphy
Mobile
Remorse Triggers Confession in Fifteen Year Murder
In Carcassonne France Miquel Vallespi surrendered to police admitting the 15 year old murder of widow Souroque seeking the gallows. The crime shocked the area at the time. Vallespi then 30 vanished and was later tried in absentia, convicted and condemned to death.
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Carcassonne
France
Miquel Vallespi
Souroque
Vallespi
Maritime Navigation Notice from Everett Harbor Wreck Passage
A May 2 report notes a wreck awash and broken up off the Tortugas lighthouse with heavy new timbers drifting nearby near Everett. An April 20 entry records a small raft and water barrel sighting at Lat 23 35 N long 83 45 with gale warnings issued for listed charts.
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Tortugas
Everett
Johannes Russ
Schumacher
Flood forecast trimmed as Mississippi crest nears
The weather bureau cut its flood peak projections for the Mississippi River south of the Red River as crevasse waters drain. Baton Rouge Donaldsonville and New Orleans may see another foot rise, with the crest due in New Orleans around May 15 to 20 at about 21 feet, contingent on winds and levee integrity.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Weather Bureau
Mississippi River
Red River
Baton Rogue
Donaldsonville
Red River Landing
Commercial Travelers Convene in Montgomery May 9 10
Montgomery hosts a statewide convention of Commercial Travelers May 9 and 10 with several hundred delegates. A Grand Council meeting and luncheon open the event, followed by city tours, a rooftop barbecue, a ball game visit, and a banquet at the Theatrical Club.
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Montgomery
Ala
Grand Council
W. A. Gunter
City Commission
Joseph Stephens
Anniston
Order
Daredevil shoots Spokane Falls plans emerge
Special to The Item reports in Spokane Washington on May 9 that two daredevils propose to shoot the Spokane River gorge early next month, a stunt last attempted about ten years ago.
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Spokane
Wash
Are You Subject to Constipation
Do you suffer from constipation or chronic bowel trouble Consider Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin a mild laxative suitable for all ages It trains the stomach and bowels to function naturally without harsh physics Results are guaranteed or money refunded Free sample by mail from Dr W B Caldwell Monticello IL 417 Washington St
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Calawell
G. B. Pruitt
Berea
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Men Plan dramatic river plunge from city gorge
A. C. Garside and Claude Sherwood seek to run the swollen river in a double-ribbed aluminum boat and a visible craft, with $1,500 posted as guarantee. Two attempts are planned in one day, likely June 16, as snowmelt keeps water high.
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A. C. Garside
Spokane
Garside
Claude Sherwood
Bridgeport
Wash
Sherwood
Box Canyon
The
Snake
Jackson Hole
Wyo
Columbia
Douglas
Ferry Counties
Garside and Sherwood
Ge-Kar Dy Kidney and Backache Remedy Promotion
Advertises Ge-Kar Dy Kidney and Backache Remedy claiming kidney cleansing and enhanced bodily functions. States druggist supplies at 50e per bottle.
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Gerardy
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