Waterman libel suit reversed by Alabama Supreme Court
John B. Waterman won $20,000 against Age Herald Publishing Co. for libel in 1910 over a Decatur cotton firm article. The Alabama Supreme Court reversed a $5,000 judgment in Waterman's favor, noting his non partnership with Knight, Yancey Co. while he had Mobile business dealings. The notice includes Grove's Tonic advertising.
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Montgomery
Ala
John B. Waterman
Age Herald Publishing Co
Birmingham
Supreme Court
Waterman
Knight, Yancey Co
Decatur
Mobile
Extermination Hunt Planned for Petit Bois Wild Hogs
State Game and Fish Commissioner John H. Wallace Jr will lead a hunting expedition the first week of June to Petit Bois Island to exterminate ferocious wild hogs that threaten birds terrapin turtles and their eggs. John Craft of Mobile arranged the invitation and the governor may join the party.
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Montgomery
Ala
Petit Bois
John H. Wallace, Jr
John Craft
Mobile
Death of Baron Ashbourne in Hyde Park Seizure
Baron Ashbourne, three times lord chancellor of Ireland, died after a seizure while walking in Hyde Park. He was 75 and had spearheaded land purchase legislation to facilitate tenant purchase of Irish holdings.
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Baron Ashbourne
Associated Press
London
Ireland
Hyde Park
Patterson Heads Alabama Knights of Pythias
A G Patterson of Falkville was installed as grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Alabama. He was promoted from grand vice chancellor as L G Waldron Anniston became grand vice chancellor and other officers named include Graham D Perdue Birmingham grand prelate B A Taylor Montgomery grand master at arms Horace L Guinn Gadsden grand inner guard Robert H Mangum Selma grand outer guard W H Samford Montgomery grand master of ex chequer J M Donnelly Montgomery grand keeper of records and seal.
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Montgomery
Ala
A. G. Patterson
Falkville
Knights of Pythias of
Alabama
L. G. Waldron
Anniston
Graham D. Perdue
Birmingham
B. A. Taylor
Horace L. Guinn
Gadsden
Gadsden, Grand Inner Guard
Robert H. Mangum
Selma
W. H. Samford
J. M. Donnelly
Bench Warrant Issued for Henry W A Page Slan derer
A bench warrant was issued by the district supreme court for Henry W A Page of New York a linen merchant under a suspended five year sentence for criminal libel against Chairman Clayton of the house judiciary committee. The warrant was sent to New York for service. Page on probation after the May conviction sent a 113 page typed attack to President Wilson.
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Associated Press
Washington
A_ bench
District Supreme Court
Henry W.A. Page
New York
Clayton
House
Page
Express
Wilson
Bohemian Club to Exhibit Cubist Art June 4
San Francisco Associated Press reports Bohemian club members who cannot paint will display a June 4 exposition of "Cubist" art. Eastern success spurred the group to try brushes yet only a salary has previously been drawn. Fifty of the latest cubists have been painting, with Justice Melvin noting a “Justice” waterfall image as the most confusing painting yet.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Bohemian Club
Supreme Court
Melvin
Growing Children Need Good Bowels
A mother guides her growing child on diet and bowel health noting that foods affect individuals differently. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is recommended as a mild laxative and tonic for children and youths, with testimonials and details on availability, pricing, guarantees, and a free sample offer.
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Henry Babler
van Dyne
Wis
Man Maintains The Social Evil Says Eliot At Memorial
New York May 23 Dr Charles W Eliot president emeritus of Harvard University declares in an address that it is the man who maintains the social evil and brings its consequences into the home He notes our courts have not enforced a moral code for men and women while honoring Dr Prince A Morrow founder of the Society of Sanitary and Moral Prophylaxis.
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Associated Press
New York
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Eliot
Prince A. Morrow
Society of Sanitary and Moral Prophylaxis
Taft Says Legal Training Was At Public Expense
Former President Taft addressed Harvard Law School graduates in Cambridge saying much of his legal training came at the expense of the people. He recalled becoming a judge at 29 and acknowledging the public cost of his early education.
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Taft
Associated Press
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Law School
Alabama Cleric Honored at Texas Lutheran Synod Event
The Texas district synod of the Ohio Synod opened a five day annual conference in New Orleans with Rev. T. W. Loewenstein of New Orleans re-elected president and Rev. P. T. Stein of San Antonio chosen vice president. Rev. L. L. Lindoeffer of Swift Alabama named secretary and H. Ochs of San Antonio Texas named treasurer.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Texas District Synod
Ohio Synod of the Lutheran Church
T. W. Loewenstein
P. T. Stein
San Antonio
Tex
L. L. Lindoeffer
Swift, Ala
H. Ochs
Runaway Girl Found in Nevada Ravine After Bear Attack
After a weeklong search Miss Vinnie Colt aged 16 was found in a Sierra Nevada ravine twenty miles from Truckee. She was killed and partly devoured by a bear after running away from home following a dispute with her mother. A large mountain search had been conducted since her disappearance.
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Associated Press
Truckee
Cal
Vinnie Colt
Sierra Navadas
Bright's Disease recovery with Fulton’s Renal Compound claimed
A physician reports a nearly blind Bright's Disease patient from Oakland who improved after taking Fulton’s Renal Compound with heart care. The case saved the patient from fatal progression, showing reduced albumen and stable weight after six months, with claims of curability and availability through Van Antwerp’s Drug Corp. A pamphlet offer follows.
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Bright
Fulton
Nash
Oakland
Cal
Napa
S. P. R. R. Hospital
Oisk
van Antwerp
Drug ‘Corp
John J Fulton
San
Terrible Suffering of German Arctic Expedition
Berlin May 23 a diary by artist Herr Rave reveals the German arctic expedition under Lieutenant Schroeder Stranz met disaster in Spitzbergen. The party abandoned the Herzog Ernst September 21 1912 and endured cold hunger and injuries including amputations as they trod toward Advent Bay Mossel Bay and the ship. The Duke of Altenburg sponsored the voyage to find the northeast passage.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Schroeder Stranz
Spitzbergen
Herr Rave
Extrarts
Herzog Ernst
Ritschel
Advent Bay
Wilde Bay
Rudiger
Dr. Rudiger
Mossel Bay
Eberhardt
Dettmers
Moeser
Stave
Staxrud
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
Cures kidney and bladder issues in men and women, dissolves gravel, and helps diabetes and rheumatism. Regulates children's bladder troubles. Not sold in stores, mailed for $1.00. One bottle lasts about two months and often completes a cure. Alabama testimonials available. Dr B W Hall address provided.
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Texas
Alabama
B. W. Hall
St. Louis
Narrow escape in runaway horse on Dauphin Street
Dr C W Marcelline veterinary surgeon and former Auburn football star and a young woman narrowly escaped injury when a horse pulling a buggy ran away in front of Gayfers on Dauphin Street. The horse slammed into a post and the buggy was demolished. Both occupants were thrown but unharmed.
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C. W. Marcelline
Auburn
Dauphin Street
Gayfer
Marcelline
Dr. Marcelline
Dauphin
St. Joseph
Dr. Marcellini
Inaugurate Cancer Crusade Organization Formed in New York
Permanent organization of American physicians and women formed to fight cancer nationwide. Education campaigns set for magazines schools clubs and venues to teach early symptoms, with leaders from Pittsburg Cleveland New Orleans Denver and other cities. George B Clark elected president with a 50 member trustee slate planned.
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Associated Press
New York
Ymen
Congress of American Physicians and Surgeons
Washington
Pittsburg
Cleveland
New Orleans
Denver
George 8. Clark
Clement Cleveland
Lewis S. McMurty
Louisville
Edward Reynolds
Uncle Joe Cannon Returns to Lincoln Memorial Meeting
Washington dispatch reports former Speaker Joseph Cannon back in his old haunts for a Lincoln Memorial Committee meeting. He chats with former Senator Cullom, gloats over Mann’s troubles, and avoids politics while smoking a large cigar.
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Associated Press
Washington
Joe” Cannon
House
Éevér
Lincoln Memorial Committee
Cullom
Illinois
Representative Mann
Mann
Cannon
Uncle Joe
Dr J R M Anderson Joins Arctic Expedition Party
Zoologist and Stefansson expedition deputy leader Dr J R M Anderson left New York for Victoria B C to join the northward voyage next month. He travels via Ottawa. Mrs Anderson will accompany him to Norte Alaska while Stefansson finalizes departure plans for the Pacific coast.
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Associated Press
New York
J. R. M. Anderson
Victoria
B. C
Ottawa
Dominion
Sailors Entertained Aboard Gunboat Petrel
The sailors on the United States gunboat Petrel were entertained Thursday night at Dreamland Theatre and the Seamen's Bethel. At the Bethel, children aged 5 to 14 performed a concert under the Seamen's Bethel Auxiliary, with piano solos, recitations, songs, dances, and violin numbers by named young performers.
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United States
Petrel
Dreamland Theatre
Seamen’s Bethel
Seamen's Bethel Auxiliary
Seamen's Bethel
Lizzie Sherman
Lillie Finch
Ada Catherine Hurlburt
Barbara Berenson
Caroline Acree
Mary Waring Harrison
Alice Harrison
Cecil Sherman
Barbara Beroujon
Margaret Brown
Nellie Beroujon
Rachael Finch
Marie Murphy
George Moulton
Daniels Names Naval Nemesis
Secretary of the Navy Daniels appoints the plucking board to retire active list officers below admiral. The June 2 meeting in Washington will reduce five captains four commanders four lieutenant-commanders and two lieutenants to spur promotion. Rear Admirals Aaron Ward W H South erland A M Knight C McR Winslow F F Fletcher on board with Commander Pollock as recorder.
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Associated Press
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Aaron Ward
W. H. H. Southerland
A. M. Knight
C. McR. Winslow
F. F. Fletcher
Pollock
Frightful Plunge to Death In Chicago Office Building
James Hamilton, a workman, lost his footing while placing a stone on the eighteenth floor and pitched headfirst over the edge. He fell to the sidewalk, dying within sight of passers-by.
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Associated Press
Chicago
James Hamilton
Captain Frank Wilson Missing After Months Disappearance
San Francisco reports Captain Frank Wilson, former Buckman liner master, has been missing for over three months since February 1. He was seen in Los Angeles three days later, with no trace since. Wilson once helped foil a Buckman pirate robbery in 1910 off Oregon coast.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Frank Wilson
Los Angeles
Wilson
Oregon
Wood
Auto bandit sentenced to life for murder of detective
Chicago crowds heard that Robert Webb the automobile bandit was found guilty on his second trial for the murder of Detective Peter Hart and sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Robert Webb
Peter Hart
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W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
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Chattanooga
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H. E. Jones, JR
C.T. A. Gen
Pass
Britton
Dr. F. L. Tapia
Alabama Corn Mills Company
Graham
National Biscuit Company
National Biscuit
C. W. Eliot
Texas Lutheran Synod
Altenburg
Jimmy
Bob
van Antwerps
DR. Anderson
Arctic Party
Mobile’s
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Dauphin St
Windsor Cafe
Colden A. Brown
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