Conditions at Sing Sing Bared in State Report
A Blake report to Governor Sulzer describes Sing Sing prison as dark, damp, vermin-infested and corrupt. It accuses Warden Kennedy and former superintendent Scott of graft and mismanagement, noting neglect of inmate health and disease risks, and calls for urgent reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Sing Sing Ve
New York State
George W. Blake
Sulzer
Blake
Joseph F. Scott
Johns. Kennedy
Sing Sing
City Accepts Bid for Street Marker Signs
The city commissioners accepted a bid from the Ingram-Richardson Manufacturing Co of Beaver Falls Pa at 35 cents per sign for 50 to 100 blue enamel street markers. Competing bids came from Matthews Interlocking Sign Co White Plains NY Adams Advertising Bureau and W J Patterson. Signs are blue enamel with white lettering 4 by 20 inches and will be installed at intersections including McGill avenue Reed avenue formerly Elizabeth and Davitt streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale
Ingram-Richardson Manufacturing Company
Beaver Fall
Matthews Interlocking Sign Company
White Plains
N. Y
Adams Advertising Bureau
W. J. Patterson
Elizabeth Street
Davitt ‘Street
McGill Avenue
Reed Avenue
Warm welcome for foreigners to peace centenary event
The British Canadian and Australian delegates arrived in Washington to arrange the celebration of the centennial peace between Britain and the United States. They were greeted by a Washington committee and met Secretary Bryan, with President Wilson to receive them at noon. A banquet hosted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace will feature peace advocates and Senator Root as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
United States
Bryan
Wilson
Robert M. Thompson
Senator Root
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Johnny Wise at Lyric Opens Week With Plotted Amusement
The Lyric presents a three act tabloid style show with a real plot titled Johnny Wise. The musical comedy features pretty girls and a strong chorus of show girls, promising laughs and entertainment during matinee and evening performances. Regular Jake Wells prices apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric
Johnny Wise
Jake Wells
Dreamland Theatre Opens Summer Vaudeville Week
Dreamland Theatre begins a summer season with three daily shows including a matinee and two night performances. The bill features four vaudeville acts Lamb and Lamb George A Mack Jennie Gladstone Brice and Brazee plus Edison Kinetophone dramas The Chimes of Normandy and Her Redemption. Manager Leon D Brooks touts the new season appealing to Mobile audiences with three daily shows at 8 7 and 9 p m and a Thursday matinee for ladies and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreamland Theatre
Edison
Normandy
Leon D. Brooks
Lamb
George A. Mack
Jennie Gladstone
Brice
Brazee
Second jury selected to try Pat Quinlan in Paterson riot case
In Paterson New Jersey May 2 a second jury began deliberations to try Patrick Quinlan I W W leader on inciting silk mill workers to riot after the first jury failed to reach a verdict. After Quinlan's trial, William D Haywood and others face similar charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paterson
N. J
Patrick Quinlan
Quinlan
William D. Haywood
Restore Your Grey Hair Youthful Natural Color Ad
A vintage advertisement promises Hay's Hair Health will restore color and remove dandruff, claiming safe simple use for twenty five years. Druggists guarantee refunds, with a free offer at local druggists including Harfina Soap and optional bottle sizes. Names several drugstores for redemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Braswell’s Drug Store
Ortmann Bros
Dave S. Bauer
Sutton Bros
ROE Drug CO
J. T. Hawkins & Son
Resinol Clears Pimples and Improves Complexions
Advertising copy touts Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment for clearing pimples and blackheads, improving complexion texture, and promoting hair health. Claims quick, gentle, and affordable results, with doctors’ endorsement and a free trial offer from Resinol in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. 20-S
Resinol
Baltimore
Deaths and Funerals Include Bonham and Dossett Obits
Armistead Bonham died after a lingering illness at 32. He leaves a wife two children a mother a brother James a vaudeville performer and a sister in New Orleans. Dr Joseph Warren Dossett funeral drew about a thousand mourners at Wilmer with Masons and Woodmen delegations present. Burial followed at Wilmer cemetery. Mrs Mathilda Marsh and John Turner funerals reported plus burial of a child Harold Lee Grube at Magnolia cemetery with service at Christ Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Dossett
Joseph Warren Dossett
Wilmer
Ala
Wilmer Baptist Church
Kalin
Mobile Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Magnolia Lodge
Mobile County
Greene County
Miss
Mobile Lodge of Masons
Henry Hamilton
William van Antwerp
M. Saulsbury
Reese A. Broadus
A. Price Williams
A. C. Wilson
M. C. P. Williams
Co. W. Pooley
I. M. Snow
Louis Price
H. T. J. Ryals
H. T. Granther
W. W. Newbern
A. S. Brown
C. H. Moody
J. E. Emmons
Magnolia Camp
Woodmen
M. Marsh
Mathilda Marsh
Crichton
Oakdale
Washington Avenue
Mechanics’ Relief Association
John W. Dunne
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Messrs
Wdwara Cariin
Dennis Cashin
The
John McDonald
M. B. Connit
William McQuillan
James O'Donnell
Joseph Gi ‘Wyrrett
Larry Lahey
Harold Lee
Louis't’. Grube
Magnolia Cemetery
Littl
Wayle Streets
Matthew Térewster
Christpiscopal Church
Death of James Claude Jackson in Savannah
James Claude Jackson died at his home 612 Congress Street after a short illness. A native of the city, he was a member of St. Patrick's Church and died Catholic with rites. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Margaret Jackson two sisters Mrs. J Hartley and Miss Mamie Jackson and one brother William Jackson and other relatives. Funeral services are set for Tuesday afternoon at St. Patrick's Church with interment in the Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Claude Jackson
Margaret
William Jackson
Congress Street
Weeeased
St. Patrick's Church
J. Hartley
Mamie Jackson
Interment for Child Killed in Wilmer Runaway
The remains of Archie Purifoy son of Mr and Mrs A D Purifoy of Wilmer were sent to Snow Hill Alabama Monday at noon for interment after a runaway accident near Wilmer Saturday afternoon Crenshaw Undertaking Company handled the arrangements Archie’s family is related to State Treasurer John Purifoy of Montgomery.
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Snow Hill
Archie Purifoy
A. D. Purifoy
Wilmer
Crenshaw Undertaking Company
Ala
John Purifoy
Montgomery
Death of Dr H H Hayssen Fossil Collector in Alabama
Dr H H Hayssen of Chinchula Alabama died Sunday morning after an illness of nearly one year. He was born January 30 1848 in Ol denburg Germany and was a noted fossil collector and naturalist. He recently sold a valuable fossil collection to the University of Wisconsin and bequeathed another lot to St Charles Missouri. Surviving relatives are listed in the pending obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hayssen
Chinchula
Ala
Brake
Oldenburg
Germany
University of Wisconsin
St Charles
Backache Warning and Croxone Kidney Remedy Claim
An older health ad promotes Croxone as a cure for backache kidney issues and related conditions. It asserts kidney cleansing stops uric acid buildup, relieves rheumatic pains, and promises refunds if Croxone fails, with three daily doses enough for many cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Still Searching for Missing Boy in Burlington
Burlington New Jersey March 12 search for 6 year old Albert Smith son of Alfred Smith continued today. The boy has been missing since Friday with clues including a neighbor's butler hearing him cry don't take me away and a report of a stranger buying Albert ice cream. The butler doubted the claim as childish play.
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Burlington
N. J
Albert Smith
Afred Smith
Albert
Notable Obituary Fragments Include Hurtel Family
A. H. Hurtel of Mobile with Mrs Thompson and Mrs Ralms of Wisconsin among listed relatives. Alma and Flora from Chinchula, brother Fred Hayssen of Antigo Jamaica, three sisters, and other relatives noted. Interment was private Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Hurtel
Mobile
Thompson
Ralms
Wisconsin
Alma
Flora
Chinchula
Fred Hayssen
Antigo
Jamaica
H. Guthiel
Salt Lake City
Utah
M Guthiel
Waukesha
Wis
Wegeher
Alexandria
Mich
Mrs Evelly Dies After Lingering Illness at 658 Delaware
Mary M Evelly widow of James Evelly aged 77 died Sunday at 6 AM at home 658 Delaware street after a lingering illness. Funeral Tuesday at 8 30 AM from the family home and 9 AM from St Vincent's church with requiem mass. Interment Magnolia Cemetery. Survived by daughters Kate and Annie Everly and granddaughter Mrs Robert Chamblin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. Evelly
Mary M
James Evelly
Delaware Street
St.Vincent's Church
Magnolia Cemetery
Kate
Annie Everly
Robert Chamblin
James Claude Jackson Dies After Three Month Illness
James Claude Jackson, cigar manufacturer, died Monday at 1 30 am at his home 612 Congress street after an illness of three months. Born March 26 1889 in Mobile he is survived by his mother Mrs Margaret Jackson two sisters Mrs Jacob Hartley Miss Mamie Jackson one brother William Jackson an uncle James J Deegan and other relatives. His father was the late William Jackson.
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James Claude Jackson
Congress Street
Mobile
Margaret Jackson
Jacob Hartley
Mamie Jackson
William Jackson
James J. Deegan
Swift Jr. dies. longtime timber inspector and Mobile resident
Ira A. Swift Jr a native of Moseley Hall Fla and Mobile timber inspector died Monday at 6 30 am at his Park avenue home after an illness dating to last September He had worked with Robinson Land and Lumber and American Lumber He is survived by his widow five children a brother and five sisters Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira A. Swift
Tra
A. Swift
Moseley Hall
Fla
Mobile
Park Avenue
Jessamine
Zichton
Robinson Land and Lumber Company
American Lumber Company
Ira A., Jr
William Dean Swift
C. P. Swift
Houston
Texas
Lulu D
Minnie Swift
J. B. Swift
Bon Secour
Florida
Burial of Armistead Bonham at St Vincent’s
The funeral for Armistead Bonham was held Monday at 9 AM from St Vincent’s Catholic church with a requiem mass led by Rev Brady. Burial followed in the Catholic cemetery. Floral designs adorned the grave and pallbearers included R Green, James McEvoy, Charles Medicus of the Workingmen’s Timber and Benevolent Association, Ed Caron, A Eckert, and F A Bishop of the Loyal Order of Moose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armistead Bonham
St. Vincent’s Catholic Church
Father Brady
Messrs
R. Green
James McEvoy
Charles Medicus
The
Workingmen's Timber and Benevolent
Mothers of Puny Children Seek Help in This Letter
A testimonial from J. Edmund Miller of New Haven describes Vinci as boosting a frail child after three bottles. The ad touts Vinci as a delicious tonic combining cod liver oil benefits with blood-building elements and promises a money back offer if sales stall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
J. Edmund Miller
New Haven
Conn
J. G
Wilson Hopes for Adjustment in Japan U.S. Land Bill Talks
President Wilson says negotiations over California alien land law with Japan are not alarming and are conducted in frank friendly terms. He notes no treaty violation by the Webb bill and that Japanese protest centers on citizenship eligibility and perceived discrimination. Wilson hopes for veto or delay to soften headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asociated
Washington
Wilson
Japan
United States
California
Webb
White House
Johnson
Bryan
Personalities in Mobile from Alabama and beyond
Special Agent A. N. Griffin of the Mobile and Ohio based in Okolona Mississippi visits Mobile on business. F H Benn brother of A Shirley Benn now a member of parliament in England stays at the Battle House arriving from Pensacola. L L Sullivan of Anniston Alabama comes to Mobile on a visit and business. J W Atkins elevator man from Cincinnati Ohio visits Mobile for the first time in nearly fifteen years noting many improvements. John R Farrell of Meridian Mississippi spends Sunday in Mobile to attend the Mobile Chattanooga game. formerly Meridian fire chief, now in the cotton business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Griffin
Mobile and
Ohio
Okolona, Miss
F. H. Benn
A. Shirley Benn
Hunter, Benn & Co
England
Battle House
Pensacola
L. L. Sullivan
Anniston, Ala
Mobile
J. W. Atkins
Cincinnati
John R. Farrell
Meridian
Miss
Meridian Fire Department
Visitors and residents register at Mobile hotels
Mrs E R Merriman of Chicora Mississippi visits Mobile and stays at the Battle House. L and S L Haynes of Selmer Tennessee are at the St Andrew for a short stay. Dr J T White of Salitpa Alabama spent Monday in Mobile on business. Paul Grenade and family of Frankville Alabama are registered at the St Andrew. Dr E R Cannon W T McCants and F M Dunn of Penal Alabama are among visitors in the city. Miss A M Abrahamson of Denver Colorado represents the Jewish Home for Consumptives at Denver and is at the Cawthon Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Merriman
Chicora, Miss
Mobile
Battle House
J. T.white
Salitpa, Ala
E. R. Cannon
W. T. McCants
F. M. Dunn
Penal, Ala
City
A. M. Abrahamson
Denvy, Col
Jewish Home For Consumptives
Denver
Cawthon Hotel
Women Hearlded Through Change of Life With Vegetable Compound
A historical health note advises women in midlife to use Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound to ease the symptoms of the change of life. It stresses that modern living makes this transition more troublesome and suggests the remedy as proven to help women pass safely through this period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkhasa
City Answers Chapman Injunction On Virginia Street
The city filed an answer in chancery to Mrs. D. L. L. Chapman’s injunction suit to stop use of the foot of Virginia Street as a city street. Mayor Laz Schwarz and City Attorney B. B. Boone signed the filing stating maps from the last fifty to sixty years show that stretch is dedicated public street, not private property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. L. Chapman
Virginia Street
Laz Schwarz
B. B. Boone
Vadine Face Powder in Green Boxes Preserves Complexion
Advertising copy describes Vadine Face Powder in green boxes as soft velvety and long lasting until washed off. The product is claimed pure and harmless with a money back guarantee if not pleased and notes purification by a new process.
Lot of labeled items with 30,000 votes extra
A catalog of various products and labels including Argo Starch cartons Blue Ribbon Bread labels Z tags Gulf City Dye Works slips Cherokee Bouquet soap wrappers Crown Theatre tickets Coca Cola like brands plus numerous other labels and coupons each noted with 30,000 votes extra. The list items ranges from groceries to cosmetics and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf City
Crown Theatre
Columbia
Kingsford
Knox
Norris
Swift
Pride
Sherwin-Williams
Uneek
Weinacker
Ise
Bonus Vote Offers In Campaign Combos
A public notice announces bonus votes for combinations of labels cartons and sales slips delivered to headquarters before Thursday May 15 at 3 pm. Combination 26 to 50 000 includes Sweetheart Soap Cartons Imperial Laundry Slips J B Cigar Bands Item Subscription Coupon Book and Karo Corn Syrup Labels in various sizes.
Special Grocery Combination No 27 Double Bonus Labels
Local promotion lists item bundles for 50 000 bonus votes with two of each Swift Cleanser Borax Soap label and other brands including Foulds Macaroni Spaghetti or Noodle labels Karo Syrup Square Brand Milk Sauer's Extract Swift's Cleanser Sweetheart Soap Domino Rice Prairie Rose Butter wrappers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift’s
Uneek
All votes counted on Burroughs Adding Machine
All votes are tallied using the Burroughs Adding Machine noted as highly accurate in counting abilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrough
What Became of Strike Fund
Boston May 12 No satisfactory disposition of 10800 of more than 68000 raised for Lawrence textile strike families has been found. Winfield S Slocum reports funds were not returned to the strike fund and leaders Ettor Haywood received nothing. Bonded relief directed to Shaheen Rocco Detolleneare with missing vouchers and unaccounted amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Lawrence
Winfield S. Slocum
Joseph Bedar
Comscheak Chicema
Inig Workers of the World
Ane Ac
Providence
Desire Steur
Slocum
Joseph J. Ettor
William J. Haywood
Bedar
Strike Fund
Swift
Joseph Shaheen
Angelo Rocco
August Detolleneare
Shaheen
Rocco
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Ghent
Dreamland
Pat Quinlan
Bank of Mobile
National Banking Association
Birmingham
City Ticket Office
S. Royal ST
Bell
South Franklin Street
James Bonham
Jessie Binshagen
New Orleans
Workingmen's Timber and Benevolent Association
Company G
Gulf City Guards
Loyal Order of Moose
Durward B. Myres
Durward Lb
Myres
Durward Myres
Palmetto Street
Berguson & Sands
Greenville
Louisville and Nashville
Burlington, N. J
Chapman
JAS
McPhillips Gro
Castoria
Hart Lle
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