Fire destroys store and home at St Elmo in early morning blaze
An early morning fire at St Elmo, originating unknown, destroyed the store dwelling and contents of R. E. L. Bouchard valued at 10000. The family escaped in night clothes with no insurance, losing shoes and clothing. The L and N station operator alerted Bouchard who saved a car and a piano from the rear and front room. News reached Mobile before noon.
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R. EL. Bouchard
St. Elmo
Bouchard
L. and N
Mexican Rebels Demoralized as Federals Advance
Telegraphic advices to Mexican Consul in Mobile report rebel governor Pesqueira and followers fleeing to Cananea as federal forces near Hermosillo with heavy artillery. General Pedro Ojeda reviews troops and receives 1200 reinforcements by sea, signaling growing danger for the rebels and their looming defeat.
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Roberto Gayon
Mobile
Mexico
New York
Foreign Office Department
Sonora
Pesqueira
Cananea
Hermosillo
Pedro Ojeda
Convicted Style in Letter Cited in Bank Cashier Trial
Government lawyers stress a 1910 letter allegedly written by L. N. Seaman directing funds as cashier of the Elgin National Bank. Seaman and M. C. Jocelyn face trial on charges of misusing 45 600 of bank money and paying on worthless drafts from Sapulpa Oklahoma to Peters Brothers Paying Company.
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Associated Press
Chicago
L. N. Seaman
Peters Brothers
Elgin National Bank
Seaman
M. C. Jocelyn
W. G. Wilcox
Paving Company
Sapulpa
Okla
Oklahoma
Jocelyn
Washington Police Exonerated in Suffragette Pageant Disorder
Senate committee reports Washington officials absolved of blame for March pageant disorders. Inauguration crowd, streetcar access, and police conduct cited. Chief Sylvester cleared of hostility to suffragists.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sylvester
Washington Police
Senate
United Cigar Stores Arrive in Mobile With New Sales Plan
The article introduces United Cigar Stores opening at the N E Corner of Royal and Dauphin Streets. It notes ten years of growth to about 800 stores in 170 cities with nearly 30 million in annual business and over 300 million cigars sold yearly. The chain emphasizes ownership style, customer service, direct-from-factories flow, and a profit sharing plan as cash discounts.
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United Cigar
United Cigar Stores
United States
Duke of Westminster Forms English Polo Team to Challenge Americans
The Duke funds and organizes an English polo squad to reclaim the international trophy from the United States. A key star Buckmaster was injured, but Westminster remains confident the revamped lineup can defeat the Americans at Long Island next month.
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Duke of Westminster
Great Britain
Duke
England
America
Buckmaster
Long Island Field
Twining figures on plate factory cost and operation
Rear Admiral Twining testified before the Senate Naval Affairs Committee that an armor plate plant with 8000 tons yearly capacity would cost 8 million dollars to build and about 1.009 million dollars annually to operate. Senator Ashurst introduced a bill for a government plant.
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Associated Press
Washington
Twining
Bureau of Ordinance
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Ashurst
President Wilson Attends Boston Washington Baseball Game
President Wilson rearranged his schedule to watch the Boston Washington American League game. He canceled a tariff conference with Senator Simmons to attend the morning match, showing himself an enthusiastic fan.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Senator Simmons
Daniels Uses Cold Figures on Armament Costs
Secretary Daniels contends the government can save money by manufacturing its own arms. He cites a savings of over 3 million dollars in thirteen years as the navy department operated a powder factory. He states powder now costs 37 cents per pound, equal to or better than imported grades.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
Navy Department
Cough Remedy Sees Surge in Use and Testimonials
Advertises a cough remedy noting rising sales and voluntary testimonials from users who claim cures. Recommends it for coughs and colds and says it is sold by all dealers.
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Bertain
President lenient to former Texas banker
Wilson told Senator Sheppard of Texas he would commute Isaac B. Walker’s sentence from five years to a year and a half for a technical banking law violation. The Dallas banker would be released in eight months.
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Washington
Wilson
Sheppard
Texas Today
Isaac B. Walker
Dallas
Walker
Cham berlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets Boost Appetite
Poor appetite signals impaired digestion. A few doses of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets strengthen digestion and improve appetite. Thousands have benefited by taking these Tablets. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Dreamland Showbill Features Variety Nightly Performances
Dreamland presents Leon D. Brooks as manager with Van Horn and Jackson as comedy songsters Todeska and Todeska as trick cyclists Alfred Farrell as cartoonist Morton and Ray with a one act playlet Talking pictures perform nightly at 7 30 and 9 15.
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van Horn
Jackson
Todeska
Alfred Farrell
Morton and
Ray
Motion Pictures
Talking Pictures
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R. E. Bouchard
Gayon
Yor
Washington Police Forge
Senate Committee
N. E. Cor. Royal
Dauphin Streets
United Cigar Stores Management
United State
Sigars
Plus
Lostein Jewelern Royal Street
Ordnance Bureau
Texas
Dreamland
Leon D. Brooks
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