Imposing Ceremonies Mark Homecoming of the Dead
In Alabama the primary returns hover around ten thousand in favor of Charles Henderson of Troy over former Governor B B Comer. Judge E B Almon wins the Eighth district congressional race over W Callahan with a 489 margin. Almon carried Lauderdale Limestone and Colbert counties. Callahan carried Madison Lawrence Morgan and Jackson.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Charles Henderson
Troy
B. B. Comer
E. B. Almon
Congress
Eighth
William Richardson
W. W.callahan
Decatur
Almon
Lauderdale
Limestone
Colbert
Callahan
Madison
Lawrence
Morgan
Jackson
Deans Co. C Gewin Named Federal Marshal for Alabama
The first Democratic Mobile marshal for sixteen years, C Gewin, is expected to succeed Gilbert B Deans in Alabama’s federal office. Former Hale county sheriff, Gewin resides in Greensboro and is praised for ability and public service. He represented Hale county in the last legislature and awaits commission before taking duties.
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Co. C. Gewin
Mobile
Gilbert B. Deans
Alabama
Gewin
Hale County
Greensboro
Tale County
Green Sibirgs
Ala
Henry Tutwiler
John Moore
Federal District
Washington
Defenders of Auerta Prepare Across Four States for Struggle
The report outlines preparations across four states as Defenders of Auerta brace for renewed conflict. amid chaotic reports from Vera Cruz and Mexico City with Huerta planning to leave Mexico City for Puebla to seek refuge if rebels advance.
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Auerta
Associated Press
Washington
Huerta
Mexico City
Mexico
Epd
Vera Cruz
Wilson
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
Puebla
O'Shaughnessy
Zapata
Villa
Tarme-The-City
American Heiress to Wed Italian Noble in Rospigliosi Family
May 13 report announces the engagement of Prince Francesco Rospigliosi to Miss Laura MacDonald Stallo, an American social figure known in New York and Cincinnati. The note lists three American brides already in the Rospigliosi line, including former Miss Ethel Brandon and Miss Mary Head, along with another former Miss Mildred Haseltine.
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Rome
Rospiglosi
Francesco Rospigliosi
Laura MacDonald Stallo
Stallo
New York
Cinnati
Rospigliosi
Gianbattiata Rospigliosi
Ethel Brandon
Giuseppe
Mary
New Orleans
Ludovico
Mildred Haseltine
Comer Wishes Henderson Successful Administration
Montgomery May 13 Henderson headquarters announce that former Governor B B Comer defeated for governor by Charles Henderson president of the state railroad commission yesterday wired his congratulations to Mr Henderson at Troy his telegram I wish for you a most successful administration.
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Montgomery
Ala
Henderson
B. B. Comer
Charles Henderson
State Railroad Mmission
Henderson declares no obligation to any man for Alabama governorship
Henderson pledges a business like administration and economical state affairs in Alabama. He thanks supporters and vows no special favors while promising to curb political obligations. The statement was released in Montgomery on May 13 as he campaigns for governor.
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Henderson Montgomery
Ala
Charles Henderson
Alabama
Henderson
Branch Mobile Bank in Buenos Aires Theme of Discussion
A foreign committee meeting of the Chamber of Commerce discussed establishing a Mobile Bank branch in Buenos Aires Argentina. C L Chandler South American agent for several railroads noted plans and planned talks with J S Taylor on utilizing new banking laws.
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Buenos Aires
Foreign Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
C. L. Chandler
Southern
Alabama Great Southern
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Texas Pacific
Mobile & Ohio
J. S. Taylor
Foreign Traffic Committee
Grain Inspection Method To Be Chosen
The grain committee of the Chamber of Commerce chaired by M Waring Harrison will meet at 7 PM Wednesday to plan grain inspection. They may adopt inspection methods used by the National Hay and Grain Dealers Association.
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Chamber of Commerce
M. Waring Harrison
National Hay and Grain Dealers Association
Alabama Lawyers Face Prosecution For Misconduct
Special to The Item reports that the central council of the Alabama State Bar Association has investigated unethical practices by several lawyers and referred cases to circuit solicitors for possible disbarment. A prominent north Alabama attorney is named as a defendant. The council plans a full report at the July 10 annual meeting. members include Harry Upson Sims, W. L. Pitts, Z. T. Rudolph, W. P. Acker, and E. D. Smith.
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Montgomery
Ala
Central Council
Alabama State Bar Association
Circuit Solicitors
North Alabama
The
Bar Association
Harry Upson Sims
Birmingham
W. L. Pitts
Uniontown
Z. T. Rudolph
W. P. Acker
Anniston
E. D. Smith
Nashville Boosters Visit Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Chamber of Commerce members urged to attend a general meeting at the Cawthon Hotel next Tuesday May 19. The Nashville Boosters Association will be guests and will be met at the train by a reception committee.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cawthon Hotel
Nashville Boosters’ Association
Boosters
Ways and Means Fight for Members Planned
A chamber of commerce Ways and Means committee meeting is planned for Friday night. All members are urged to attend as committees to carry on the campaign will be appointed at the session.
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Chamber of Commerce Ways and Means
Atter Ding
Hospital Ship Solace Nears Port With Wounded and Dead
Wireless dispatches say the hospital ship Solace will reach the New York navy yard late today after sailing from Vera Cruz on May 5. It carries 103 patients including 31 wounded in Vera Cruz fighting and bears the bodies of Clarence Rex Waverly and Henry Pulliam. The two Utah crewmen will be buried ashore in flag draped coffins. their names were read to the president in the eulogy.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Today
Vera Cruz
Independence Hall
George MacKenzie Poinsett
Mexican
Charles Allen Smith
Wilson
Florida
New Hampshire
Poinsett
John Hart
Navy Yard
New York
Solace
New York Navy Yard
Clarence Rex Waverly
N. Y
Henry Pulliam
Pulaski
Utah
Three New Englanders Die in Vera Cruz Honor
Flags were at half mast in Boston as the cruiser Montana arrived with the bodies of Corporal Daniel A. Haggerty Walter L. Watson and Rufus E. Percy. Funeral services will be held in Cambridge Eastham and Highgate for the fallen service members.
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Boston
Montana
New England
Vera Cruz
Cambridge
Daniel A. Haggerty
Marine Corps
Eastham
Walter L. Watson
Highgate
Rufus E. Percy
Mississippi to honor Fisher funeral in Scott County
Jackson Mississippi May 13 A firing squad of the Mississippi National Guard and a bugler to blow taps were named today by Adjutant General Scales to attend the funeral in Scott County Thursday for EF Fisher the Mississippian who fell in the occupation of lands.
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Mississippi
Fisher
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi National Guard
General Scales
Scott County
EF. C. Fisher
Silliman Bound for Mexico City Under Guard
U S Vice Consul R Silliman, held by Mexican Federal authorities in Saltillo, is en route to Mexico City under guard. In Mexico City he will be handed to the Brazilian minister and allowed to travel to Vera Cruz.
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Silliman
Mexico City
Washington
Frech
United States
R. Silliman
Saltillo
Vera Cruz
Mexicans Celebrate Battle Anniversary in Mexico City
Thousands demonstrated in front of Provisional President Huerta’s residence in Mexico City to mark the second anniversary of the Canejos battle. Huerta appeared on the balcony and greeted demonstrators, as army officers later paid their respects and Huerta expressed satisfaction with the demonstration.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Canejos
Pascual Orozco
Britishers Finally Get Team for Big Polo Event
London May 13 Captain Leslie St Cheape joins the British polo squad to contest the international cup in the United States. The lineup includes Major P W Barrett Captain St C Cheape Captain H A Topkipsos Major J Y D Bingham with Major Matthew Lannone as spare.
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Associated Press
London
Leslie St. Cheape
Unite States
P. W. Barrett
St. C. Cheape
H. A. Topkipsos
J. Y. D. Bingham
Matthew Lannone
Hurlingham Club
Lord Valentia
Buckmaster
Wimborne
Tomkinson
Major Bingham
Barrett
Cheape
Four Railroads Must Answer On Freight Rates
The Alabama railroad commission ordered four rival lines Louisville & Nashville Central of Georgia Western Railway of Alabama and Nashville Chattanooga St Louis to show cause at a special meeting why they should not set reasonable freight rates in the state. The proceeding stems from a rate agreement and mirrors the Comet 110 commodity act levels. A second special session on May 25 will review coal rates in Alabama amid the governor’s Mobile travel and a postponed normal school board meeting.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Railroad Commission
Louisville & Nashville
Central of Georgia
Western Railway of Alabama
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis
Mobile
State Normal School Board
Bids on coal for naval vessels asked
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce seeks sealed proposals from Mobile dealers to supply about 10 000 tons of steaming coal monthly for delivering bunkers to army vessels in gulf waters. Proposals are due at Fort Morgan by 10 a m on Saturday May 46 in Galveston Texas.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Gulf
Fort’ Morgan
Galveston
Texas
Jury of Peers Considers Fate of William J Brown
William J Brown stands trial for the murder of Alfred Percy in city court. Defense argued insanity and unwritten law while the state pressed for conviction. The jury retired after closing arguments to decide the verdict on second degree murder.
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William J. Brown
Alfred Percy
C. W. Tompkins
N. R. Clarke
Lindsay Arranges Weekly Boat Trip to Montgomery
H. M. Lindsay of Mobile has perfected arrangements for a weekly steamer run of the American to Montgomery for freight and passenger service. Local agents are appointed and business support is being enlisted to justify continuing the service.
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Lindsay
Montgomery
Ala
sMay
H. M. ‘Lindsay
Mobile
American
Uontaanent
Isabella Fyche Mayo Dies In London At 71
London May 13 Isabella Fyche Mayo the Scottish novelist died here today at age 71. The Associated Press reports her death.
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Associated Press
London
Isabella Fyche Mayo
Governor Proclaims Mobile Honor for Vera Cruz Hero
Mayor Lyons issues a proclamation calling Mobile citizens to cease work and honor the dead hero who fell at Vera Cruz as the governor plans the funeral observance.
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Vera Cruz
Mayor asks city to venerate hero in 1914 proclamation
A proclamation from Mayor P T J Lyons calls Mobile citizens to suspend work after 3 30 pm on May 14 1914 to honor Esau Fréhlich in a city observance. The notice urges widespread patriotic display and respect from all residents.
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Hero
Esau Fréhlichoe
Mobile
P.T J. Lyons
Governor ONeal to attend Esau Frohlichstein funeral in Mobile
Public funeral in Mobile for Esau Frohlichstein with Governor ONeal and entire National Guard staff attending in full dress. The service will be at Temple Shaarai Shomayim followed by burial at Hebrew Cemetery with a lengthy funeral cortege and slate of officiants.
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O'Neal
National Guard
Mobile
Esau Frohlichstein
Pat J. Lyons
O’neal
Col. A. G. Quinn
Lyons
Eau Frehlichstein
Young Frehlichstein
United States
Montana
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Roche & Burke
Council Chamber
Temple
G. C. Tucker
J. W. Phillips
St. John’s
Brooklyn merchant of Conecuh County files bankruptcy petition
Percy C. Thames a Brooklyn merchant in Conecuh County filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S district court Wednesday morning listing liabilities of 1738 dollars and assets including a claimed exemption. He was adjudged a bankrupt and referred to R T Ervin referee with a hearing set for May 28.
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Percy C. Thames
Brooklyn
Conecuh County
United States District’ Court
Aul
Ha Ater
R. T. Ervin
Cree
Bile
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VU. S. Marshal
Chicago
Poinsett, Smith
Meisenberg
Haggerty
Watson
Percy
Sissippi
E. C. Fisher
Charge O’shaughnessy
Bandit
Pueblo
Funston
Federal Forces
Miss Stallo
Laura -Mac Konald
Comer
Central Council of State Bar
Nashville Boosters
State Commission
WM. J. Brown
Frohlichstein
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