Henderson orders wage pause for Alabama state employees
Governor Henderson suspends pay to state officials and workers earning more than $100 monthly, directing funds to Treasury needs. Many cash the smaller amounts while higher earners deposit salaries in banks, delaying payrolls as authorities rethink financial footing. The report also covers a separate federal robbery trial in Alabama involving John McKee and several accomplices, with testimonies tying McKee to the Greenup train holdup and related schemes across multiple states.
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Henderson
Eee
Ben TP
McKee
Greenury
Harrison
Hea
Soren County
Alabama
John McFarland
Louisville and Nashville Guild
Joe Geeth
Henry
Palmer
Wyeth Sulphur Compound Promises Darker Hair
An old advertisement touts Wyeths Sulphur Compound as a 50 cent remedy to darken hair by delivering sulfur to strands. It claims the mix, used with sage tea, restores natural color and luster, appealing to those seeking a youthful, darker look. It suggests dampening with the solution for best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Robedy
St Josephs Association Plans Thursday Debate
The St Josephs Catholic Association will hold a public debate Thursday night at their hall Spring Hill Bayou. The topic is Resolved That the United States Should Have a Larger Navy. Speakers include Captain K H Norville and P J McG with McMahon and Gregmuth as the opposing side. Musical numbers from Mobile talent promised. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Catholic Association
Springhill
Bayou
United States
K. H. Norville
P. J. McG
Thomas J. McMahon
Greg
Mobile
Catholic Priests Praise Carranza Cable in Mexico City
Ten Roman Catholic priests in Mexico City signed a cablegram praising the Carranza government and asserting that church persecution has ended. The cablegram was presented at the international joint commission, prompting a formal repudiation by Luis Cabrera. The commission’s last session before the national election is set for Thursday or Friday as Mexican members plan to hear Wilson and Hughes in New York.
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Atlantic City
N. J
International Joint Commission
Carranza
Mexico City
Luis Cabrera
Washington
Wilson
Charles ¥. Hughes
New York
Comya
Atlantic
United States
Republic
Venustiano Carranza
Mr. Carranza
Villistas
Zapatistas
Associated Press
New York State
Betw Calder
United States Senate
Massachusetts
Boston
Hughes
Bulletin Boarde
House of Representatives
Mexican Commission Chairman Repudiates Washington Statement
Enid Cabrera, leader of the Mexican commission, rejects a Washington issued claim criticizing U S laxity on smugglers. The joint commission later released Cabrera remarks noting discussions with Edmunds about conspirators and deportation under U S immigration law.
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Enid Cabrera
Mexican Commission
Joint Commission
Washington
George
Cabrera
Edmunds
Commission
United States
Uke A Complete
Changing Seasons Bring Colds
Readers suffer runny noses sore throats and congestion as seasons shift. Dr King’s New Season remedy is recommended for adults and children to ease nasal irritation and chest congestion during cold season.
How the AP Plans to Flash News of Coming Election
The Associated Press outlines its nationwide plan to cover the election night tallies. A centralized New York hub coordinates county reporters, with 25 extra wires and hundreds of tabulators ready to parse returns from thousands of districts. The system aims to deliver daily bulletins as results flow, district by district, until a conclusive outcome is reached.
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New York State
Illinois
Upstate
New York City News Association
New York
Associated Press
Senate
Congress
Associated Preas
Beast
Rélaya
Cape Cod
Maine
Associated
Wilson —— Hughes
Jersey
Paul Revere
Ranch 49
Montana
Idaho
New Jersey
Wilson
Odell Coler recount tests early New York political race
In 1900 during Odell versus Coler for New York governor, Coler's big city vote contrasted with Odell upstate gains. The Associated Press details a newspaper misread and a recount ordered to verify tallies, as the head tabulator notes the pressure and confusion in the newsroom.
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Odell-Coler
New York
Coler
New York City
Odell
Upstate
Colers
Associated Frets
Turaree Weve
Raga
Blackstrap Importer Sees Mobile as Future Molasses Port
Port Percy collector W. Mater foresees Mobile becoming a leading blackstrap molasses port, possibly south of New York, with a new tank from the Egg Saves Company. The tank would hold 1,760,000 long tons, stand 45 feet high with diameter details noted. The report reflects ongoing debates about port capacity and logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy W. Mater
Mobile
New York
Egg Saves Company
The Accuracy and Reach of the Associated Press Election Coverage
The article praises AP’s election reporting accuracy while detailing the machinery and personnel behind results. It highlights early state tallies, state-by-state tables, and the backwoods courier system including a New Jersey voting process that delays final counts.
Millions in Wire Mileage On Election Night
The narrative describes the vast effort of the Associated Press and telegraph networks to gather and relay returns nationwide. It highlights millions of miles of wire, the double load on AP’s system, and the teamwork of operators reporters editors and AP staff assembling timely election results.
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Associated Press
Satsuma Day Shines At Gulf Coast Fair Exhibit
The Gulf Coast Produce Exchange showcases the Satsuma orange with Spanish moss backdrops. Gulf Coast Citrus also displays Satsumas ready for sale and shipment to buyers nationwide by express. Visitors repeatedly purchase crates as daily Satsuma Day grows popular.
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Gulf Coast Produce Exchange
Gulf Coast Citrus
Produce Exchange
Election Night Covers World Events With Prompt Network
The article describes a news organization ready to cover global events during an election, with correspondents in Peking, Panama, Petrograd, and on the front lines. It emphasizes a calling system to handle emergencies whether during or after the election.
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World Daily
Breakfast Table
Argus-Eyes
Bo Elastic
Peking
China
Panama
Culebra
Petrograd
Duma
Pleads Guilty of Assault to Rob in City Court
In city court on Wednesday, Andrew Morrisette pleaded guilty to assault to rob and was remanded for sentencing. He attempted to hold up storekeeper Ripps in the western part of the city. Other cases included Frank Allen’s prohibition charge continued to November 3 and Herbert Allman’s burglary leading to insanity commitment at Mount Vernon. The docket also lists Homer H. Vance and Lonnie Vance for assault and battery.
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Andrew Morrisette
Morrisette
Herman Ripps
Frank Allen
Herbert Allman
Mount Vernon
Homer H. Vance
Lonnie Vance
October bank clearings rise by six figures
The Clearing House Association reports October bank clearings at 5,205,994.95, up 164,906.78 from September’s 5,041,088.22. This rise indicates improved activity in mobile banking clearings for the month.
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Clearing House Association
Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court
The probate court issued licenses on Wednesday. White F A Calhoun and Martha Emmons. Thomas R Foster and Agnes Belle Goldsby. Colored Eddie Stewart and Lucile Rankin. Robert James and Alberta Cooper. Sylvester Henry and Kate Crawford.
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F. A. Calhoun
Martha Emmons
Thomas R. Foster
Agnes Belle Goldsby
Eddie Stewart
Lucile Rankin
Robert James
Alberta Cooper
Sylvester Henry
Kate Crawford
Spring Hill Juniors to Play Wright's This P.M.
Spring Hill Juniors face Wright's this afternoon on Maxon Field at Spring Hill College. "Beef" Bienvenu, last year's varsity star, is spotlighted as the team aims for a snag free year and a fast pace.
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Spring Hill
Wright
Maxon Field
Col“Beef
Bienvenu
Americans Lost on the Marina Named by Consul
A telegram from Wesley Frost lists Americans lost on the Marina: Daniel Thomas of Wilmington Delaware J Brown of Roanoke Virginia Brown of Charlotte North Carolina George Ledbury of Cape Fear North Carolina and House of Norfolk Virginia Investigations into the vessel's status and armed condition continue with U S questions on admiralty work and potential German submarine policy.
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Marina
Associated Press
London
Wesley Frost
Queenstown
Daniel Thomas
Wilmington
Del
J. Brown
Roanoke
Brown
Charlotte
N. C
George Ledbury
Fagwere
Norfolk
Frost
Crookhaven
Bearhaven
State Department
Germany
England
United States
Local Resident Among Marina Loss Victims
Fayetteville resident George F. Ledberry reported among those lost when the British steamship Marina was torpedoed or sunk. Other details are unavailable in the fragment.
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Fayetteville, N. C
George F. Ledberry
Swine Exhibits Fill Gulf Coast Fair Pen Space
At the Gulf Coast Fair the swine show overflows with 105 Duroc Jerseys seven Tamworths and 31 Poland China entries. Exhibitors include Oak Nall Stock Farm Bay A J Schellinger Pine Ride Farm Semmes West Farms Orrville and others. A local newspaper proofreader Sedberry left Raleigh News to visit Ville then north and has not heard from him since September 26 when he wrote he was bound for Egypt.
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Orrville
Als
Funk Brothers
Chula
Denridgés
Station
P. Chinas
Waurel
Mies
Gabriel Herd
Poland
Chinas
Mr. Heyman G
Mobile
Irish Co
Fternity
North Carolina
Raleigh News
Reville
North
H. O. Sedry
Nene News
Egypt
Sedberry
Granulated Sugar Price Listed With Other Groceries
Advertised sale shows granulated sugar priced with other groceries at 1.00 per unit. Includes context of a bargain in a grocery circular.
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