Girl Shot Mother Aboard Train Believed Accidental
Miss Gladys Myers on a Philadelphia to New York trip shot and killed her mother Elizabeth Myers aboard a sleeping car near Trenton after mistaking her for a robber. M Cuthbert of Lynchburg and the sisters were questioned as investigators sought which version fits.
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Philadelphia
Gladys Myers
Elizabeth Myers
Trenton
Cuthbert
Miss Myers
Mr. Cuthbert
Lynchburg
Myers
Delaware Bridge
Croyoden
Northern Farm Delegation Receives Enthusiastic Mobile Welcome
A large Northern and Western delegation visited Mobile after arriving from New Orleans to attend the National Farmers Congress. They were greeted by Chamber of Commerce officials and shown local lands and farming districts, with plans for tours to the tropical fair and an excursion to Mobile harbor the following day.
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Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Ohio
Mobile
New Orleans
National Farmers’ Congress
Chamber of Commerce Gueetn
Pave
Merce
L. C. Irvine
Fident A. G
Krane
Alabama
Troy
Cochrane
South
Irvine
United States
Panama Canal
Chamber of Commerce
South Alabama
Tne
Pattie
Home Economics Club
Alabama Land Congress
Mobile Harbor
Bay
Myers family tragedy unfolds with unclear links to U S
Mrs Myers died en route to New York to buy a treasseau for her daughter. Gladys claims Mrs Myers planned marriage to J Blair Dillard of Salem Virginia. J W R Cuthbert of Lynchburg held as a person of interest while Pennsylvania authorities decide on action.
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Myers
Trenton
N. J
Greensburg
Gladys
New York
Treasseau
J. Blair Dillard
Salem
Meyers
J. W. R. Cuthbert
Lynchburg
Pennsylvania
Eredni
Lumber firm member reports family statement in Salem
In Salem Virginia on November 13 J Reters Jr of the Billson-Myers Lumber Co said today that his mother and his sister were involved in a matter connected to the firm. The brief item notes a family-related statement without further details.
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Trenton
Salem
J. R.eters Jr
The
Bllison-Myers Lumber
Family Plans Change After Holiday Visit
The text notes Blair Ballard, engaged to Miss Myers, planned to accompany Mr. Myers to Trenton, while Miss Myers intended to return to New York for the holidays after visiting him.
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New York
Blair Ballard
Miss Myers
Trenton
Mr. Myers
Cuthbert Prominent At Lynchburg Virginia
W R Cuthbert prominent local businessman and president of the National Paint and Mangones Company in Lynchburg is detained in Trenton and left for New Brunswick last evening.
Thursday Program of Alabama Land Congress
The Alabama Land Congress program on Thursday features a 10:00 a.m. session with an invocation by Dr. A. F. Carr of Government Street Presbyterian Church and a discussion led by M. W. Richards of the Southern Railway Company on what railroads do for Alabama's agricultural resources. A 2:00 p.m. session covers how Alabama real estate men can aid the state's agricultural development and the possible formation of a state real estate association with leaders from across the state.
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Farmers of
Alabama
Alabama State Land Congress
W. P. G. Harding
First National Bank of
Birmingham
Harding
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Alabama Land Congress
N. F. Thompson
Land Congress
E. J. Buck
Mobile
Frank D. Kohn
Montgomery
Buck
Mr. Kohn
Mobile and Gulf
Congress
Mr. Harding
First National Bank of Birmingham
A. G. Moses
Thompson
Bruce Kennedy
Michael Cody
Dothan
First National Bank
R. P. Hobsor
Atlanta
A. F. Carr
Government Street Presbyterian Church
M. W. Richards
Southern Railway Company
Washington, D. C
Weather Forecast for Mobile and Region November 13 1912
UNCLE ZEB the WEATHER reports fair weather for Mobile and vicinity with colder temperatures tonight around 47 degrees and moderate northwest winds. Alabama sees fair and colder conditions with light frost in the north. Mississippi expects frost in the north and central areas with Thursday turning fair. Winds shift west to northwest and north through the period with moderate speeds.
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Mobile
Alabama
Mississippi
Southern Medical Association session opens in Mobile
The sixth annual Southern Medical Association meets in Mobile with medicine and surgery sections in session. Dr Charles F Craig discussed parasitic amebae while tuberculosis topics were presented. Community Day at the Mobile Tropical Fair features talks on regional resources.
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Jacksonvillye
Fila
Southern Medical Association
Charles F. Craig
United States Army
C. Ross
New Orleans
T. T. Inge
Mobile
Powers Ready to Mediate Turkish Peace Proposal
London reports that all European powers agree to inform Balkan nations of Turkey's mediation request. They will ask whether terms for negotiations can be formed and seek to open talks with the Balkan states. Representatives plan steps to pursue this initiative.
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London
Balkan
Detention School Not the Boys Club
Superintendent Putnam clarifies that the Boys' Club is a separate social institution for boys, distinct from the detention school funded by city and county. The club relies on voluntary Tag Day contributions and is supported by fundraising efforts led by committees of young ladies and the governing board.
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Putnam
Honduras Exhibit Showcases High Order Attractions at Woman's Building
A Honduras exhibit highlights superior attractions at the Woman's Building with a special feature display. Eminent items and unique displays draw visitors to the event.
Meek's Interstate Shows Open With Band Concert and Honduras Exhibit
Wednesday features opening of Meek's Interstate Shows at 2 p m with a park plaza band concert and Community day for Gayou in Barre Irvington and South Mobile. Special display today 7 p m concert by the Country Pearl Band and opening of the Honduras exhibit. Thursday highlights Citronelle Chunhula and North Mobile County Day with cane growers and oysterman's day. Grounds and exhibits open 10 a m to 10 p m.
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Mobile and Gulf
Quinn
Matt Mahomer, Jr
Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Cochrane
R. F. Kolb
M. W. Meek
Interstate Carnival Company
Meek
Zellar
Carnival Company
Drago
Jouillian
Park Plaza
Gayou
Barre
Irvington
South Mobile
Country Peir
Chunchula
North Mobile
Lana Congress
Sixty Day Residence Rule Aims to Reform Land Sales
A resolution to Congress proposed by Capt P F Albea seeks a law requiring a sixty day residence or presence in the land's neighborhood before land sales are considered valid. It argues the rule will shield settlers from impositions, protect buyers from misleading blueprints, and safeguard honest dealers in farming lands.
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Obama Land Congress
George W. Teese
P. F. Albea
Mobile
Southland
el Dorado
Gulf
Congress
Passenger rate hearing adjourned in Alabama
The State Railroad Commission adjourned the passenger rate hearing until December 4 to study exhibits and testimony. Citations against the Louisville and Nashville and other Alabama railroads require them to show cause why a passenger rate should not be established in Alabama. Only two witnesses have testified so far amid extensive evidence.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Railroad Commission
Louisville and Nashville
Alabama
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Sleeper
Pennsy Express
Canada
France
Bank
Uncle Zeb
Mobile, Ala
Shippers’ Forecast
First Natidhal Bank of Birmingham
Million Dollar Farm Loan Company
Harry T. Inge
S. M. Association
Honduras
Weilze
Belize
British Honduras
Robert Wayne
Doyle
J. B. Robertson
Detention School
P. F. Alba
Alabama Railroad Commission
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