Illinois women vote to curb saloons in southern towns
In twenty five southern Illinois municipalities women participated in local option votes on saloons. Early results show women opposing saloons about four to one. Duquoin retained saloons by a 350 vote margin while Jacksonville Beardstown and Petersburg moved to prohibition.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Lil
Iinois
Duquoin
Jacksonville
Beardstown
Petersburg
Gossip as a social force in early press networks
The quote notes that collecting and distributing gossip ranks among the most objectionable influences in social life, hinting at critique of rumor spread and its impact on communities. The remark reflects a historical view of information ethics and the power of word of mouth in shaping public perception.
Famous college football runs in history by players and teams
Chronology of long rushing records in college football from 1886 to 1911. Notable figures include J H Sears of Harvard, G B Walbridge of Lafayette, E B Cochems of Wisconsin, R O Ainslee of Williams, and R E Capron of Minnesota. Listings cover opponents, dates, and yardage of 90 to 106 yard-plus rushes.
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R.W. Watson
J. H. Sears
Harvard
Pennsy
G. B. Walbridge
Lafayette
Lcan
G. G. Bray
Pennsylvania
E. B. Cochems
Wisconsin
Chicago
D. Daly
Army
Navy
Charles Dillon
Carlisle
W. H. Eckersall
W. P. Steffen
W. E. Sprackling
Brown
Elf Miller
Penn State
R. O. Ainslee
Williams
Cornell
Sin Eeet
R. E. Capron
Minnesota
Halfback Mahan Returns to Harvard Lineup After Foot Operation
Harvard football celebrates Eddie Mahan as the last halfback leaves hospital and returns to practice in Cambridge. A minor foot operation appears successful and may allow him to play Princeton this Saturday. Trumbull, the varsity center, may miss the lineup.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Eddie Mahan
Princeton
Trumbull
Varsity
Eastern Star Holds Annual Montgomery Session
The Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star meets in Montgomery at the Masonic Temple with about 300 delegates from Alabama chapters. Miss Florence Gregory welcomed guests, followed by remarks from Mrs. Belle R. Ash and other officers. A banquet by Elizabeth Armstrong Chapter capped the day as officers were installed and reports heard.
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Montgomery
The
Order of Eastern Star
C. W. Hilliard
Bertha Mershon
Elizabeth Armstrong
Conete
Bradley of Seaboard Gets Better Position
G A Bradley longtime trainmaster of Seaboard Air Line in Americus Georgia is named superintendent of the Norfolk and Southern Railway at Raleigh North Carolina and has assumed new duties Conductor Clark of Americus succeeds him as trainmaster acting in that role Bradley was popular in Montgomery where he had many friends
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Montgomery
G. A. Bradley
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Americus
Norfolk and Southern Railway
Raleigh
N. C
Clark
Seaboard
Bradley
Kidney Trouble Warned by Overeating in Ad Copy
An advertisement urges Americans to guard against kidney trouble from rich foods. It promotes Jad Salts a grape and lemon acid lithia remedy to flush kidneys by taking four ounces daily in water, claiming to cleanse urine and prevent bladder and health issues.
Southern Gridiron Records and Opponents List
Readable fragments show a historical college football records page listing opponents and results for teams such as Tulane Mississippi College Louisiana University Auburn Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech. The scattered entries include scores like 0 46 0 28 and references to institutions including Alabama Clemson Texas Texas A and M and Hendrix College with varied outcomes.
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Tulane
Jefferson College
iBeswas
Mississippi College
Ind
St. Louis
Opponent
Louisiana University
Louisiana Industrial
Southwestern Ind
Jefferson Ee
Baylor
Parc
Auburn
Comenatiions
Michigan
Virginia
Mercer
Weaeeenseevee
Megtore i
Sanersee
Saane Bowanee
Scscheseenes
Oddomons
Sewanee
Georgia
Alabama
Clemson College Ae
Alabamia
North Carolina
sEageees
Seventeenth Infantry
Chattanooga University
Texas University
Ieee Ea Chiesaxd
Skwebe
Oppomenih
Wiscseaee
Diearak Hendrix College
Eastses
Oklahoma Aggies
Austin College
Texas Polytechnic
Cine Vos Bowarug
North Georgia
Univer
Georgia Tech
Chattanooga
Isvicei
Arkansas
Pardee uG'e Basie
Mississippi A
Virginia University
Howard College
Birmingham
Clemson
Mississippi
Titanic Survivor Killed in Coal Rush at Natalie Colliery
Shamokin Pennsylvania reports Martin Moran Titanic survivor killed yesterday in a coal rush at Natalie colliery. Moran, a sailor aboard the ship, jumped from the vessel as she sank, swam to a lifeboat and survived before tragedy struck ashore.
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Associated Press
Shamokin
Martin Moran
Natalie
Mner
Washington Tutor Elected Pittsburg Public Schools Head
Dr. William Medard Davidson superintendent of Washington D C was chosen Pittsburg public schools leader for four years at nine thousand dollars yearly He succeeds S L Heeter who was removed on alleged charges of immorality and assumes duties promptly
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
William Medard Davidson
Washington, D. C
Davidson
L. Heeter
Vardon Sets New Golf Course Record in Tacoma Match
Harry Vardon and Edward Ray defeated J M Barns and Robert John Stone in a four ball match, finishing 2 up with one to play. Vardon established a new course record amid the Tacoma event before the Indian lands sale news from Washington.
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Vardon
Tacoma
Wash
Harry Vardon
Edward Ray
J . M. Barns
Robert Johnstone
Seattle
Prisoner Transferred After Four Year Term Completion
John Wilson of New Mexico completed a four years sentence for counterfeiting at the New Hampshire state prison and was taken into custody by Superintendent John B Manus. He is to serve the remaining term for a similar offense interrupted by escape, with transfer authorized by Judge Aldrich in federal court.
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Associated Press
Portsmouth
N. Hi
John Wilson
New Mexico
New Hampshire State
New Mexico Penitentiary
Wilson
Aldrich
Harrison to Lead New Tour of Inspection in Manila
The report from Manila dated November six notes that GEM Harrison will commence a fresh inspection tour following a civil government appointment. American troops from the territory are cited with Danao scouts, while the legislature has allocated five extra constabulary companies to support Americans. Ninety three men who complained about drinking marched to the bar in the first command of a generous force.
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Manila
Gem Harrison
Mn Deerney
Danao
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Suet
Sunny Brook
U. S
Asclis Eta
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New Orleans
Crescent ‘City
City Ticket Office
South Royal ST
The,peoples Bank
Mobile
Ala
Poe
F. C. Turner & CO
Eastern Stars
South Royal &T
Mobile Theatre
Nelson & Bailey
Royal St
Southern Gridiron Records
Isissippi University
Virginia, Polytechnic
Virginia Military
Virginia Medical
Louisiana
I. L
Isississippi A
M.howard College
Central of
Kentucky
Texas A
Wississippi College
Pearl River Aggies
M. -Tulane -Ourtchita
Henderson
Lyock
Washington
Sfll Indian Lands
Lane
Kiowa
Oklahoma
Law
Wrigleys Spearmint
Edit
Mae Sekt Waaaek
Thermos
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