Mobile District Rebekahs Convene In Temperance Hall
Several hundred delegates from Mobile and surrounding communities gathered for the Mobile district Rebekahs assembly in Temperance Hall. Officers were elected including Mrs May D Mobile district president and Mrs Stella Smee first vice president with Mrs Emma Jackson secretary and Mrs Catherine Iger treasurer. Delegates from Whistler Crichton Grand Bay Bayou la Barre Fruitdale Chunchula Flomaton and Foley attended the convention.
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Mobile
Sur
Temperance Hall
Rebekahs
May D
Stella Smee
Bayoula
Lil Leavins
Emma Jackson
Catherie Iger
Bekah
Jere S. Davidson
Mechanics’ Lodi No
Whistler
Cre
J. M. Tucker
Unton Lodge
Ae "K
Hewitt
Ernst Lodge No
Crichton
Grand Bay
Bayou la Barre
Fruitfale
Chunchula
Flomaton
Foley
Fr W Bernham to Speak at First Christian Church
Fr W Bernham president of the American Christian Missionary Society will speak at 11 a.m. next Sunday at the First Christian Church. The public is invited to attend.
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Fr. W. Bernham
First Christian Church
First Christian Rch
F. W. Bernham
American Christian Missonary
Chicago's Municipal Lodging House Empty
The municipal lodging house is empty today as wintry weather has prevailed for nearly a week. Itinerants have not appeared this year due to strong labor demand nationwide. Cheap lodging house owners report beds half occupied despite the cold snap.
Rotation Up in School Board Proceedings
The board will act on rotation in office at the December meeting after a prior agreement. Officers will be elected at the January meeting following a failed motion to elect now. Thanksgiving holiday timing was adopted and a resolution seeks city leaders to address top students.
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Board of School Commissioners
Vickers
Murphy
Cochrane
Auto Club of Mobile Plans Publicity Drive
A nine member committee led by J A Robertson will organize a publicity push for the Automobile Club of Mobile at a Battle House meeting. They will also work with county commissioners to press crushing oyster shells on roads to protect tires and announce a new monthly journal from the Tourist Welcome Club alongside welcoming new members.
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Automobile Club of Mobile
J. A. Robertson
Battle House
Messrs
G. B. Green
John E. Rolston
J. R. Little
W. B. McAfee
Tourist Welcome Club
Messrs. T. C. McKenzie
J.A. Rountree
W. F. Green
J. C. Wilkins
Samuel Ehichord
R. A. Douville
O. D
Mob Lynch Negro After Jail Break In Melville
A 20-man mob towed James Grant from Melville jail and hanged him to a railroad trestle near the jail. Grant, identified as the slayer of white watchman James S. Westbrook, was shot multiple times after the lynching. The town marshal was away securing handcuffs, and had planned to move Grant to Opelousas to avert violence.
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Associated Press
Melville
James Grant
James S. Westbrook
Westbrook
Grant
Opelousas
Yale pays tribute to memory of Tom Shevlin
In New Haven, 2,500 Yale students held a mass meeting to honor Thomas L. Shevlin, former Yale football captain and coach who died last winter. The crowd rose and cheered when his name was mentioned, recalling his rise from a beleaguered team to a victory over Princeton. Tad Jones lauded Shevlin and Black as Yale’s two greatest captains.
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New Haven
Conn
Thomas L. Shevlin
Yale
Shevlin
Princeton
Tad” Jones
Black
California Pilots of Hughes Blamed for Loss
Chester H Rowell, chairman of the Republican state central committee, issues a statement blaming California managers for Hughes campaign missteps and for disobeying East instructions. The note claims defiance cost Hughes the state and the presidency. Francis V Keesling, then chairman, declines to comment, saying telegrams were published.
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San Francisco
Chester H.rowell
Republican State Central Commiittee
Charles E. Hughes
California
Hughes
United States
Francis V. Keesling
Republican State Central
Modern Woodmen to Host Open Meeting and Turkey Party
The Modern Woodmen of America will hold an open meeting and turkey party at Moose Hall on Tuesday November 21. Free articles will be distributed to members and guests.
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Modern
Woodmen of America
Moose Hall
Grape-Nuts practice grows in American homes
A growing custom noted in American households is placing Grape-Nuts on the table at every meal, reflecting a broader trend in breakfast and everyday eating habits.
Frohsinn Opens Season with Mobile Concert at German Relief
The Mobile Gesang Verein Frohsinn held its first public concert of the season at German Relief hall. A varied program delighted the audience as A. J. Staub directed the orchestra and May White led the piano and director roles. The chorus included soprano, alto, and tenor members, with a list of named participants. Refreshments followed in the hall’s lower section.
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Mobile Gesang Verein Frohsinn
A. J. Staub
C. Sherman
E. Dyas
I. Rempe
A. Dyas
Vending Machine Case Decided Against Coleman
James Coleman was found guilty by a city court jury of operating a slot machine and a gift enterprise. The pair of charges, tested on appeal from a recorder's court where a $15 total fine had been imposed, concerned a gum slot machine in a drug store. The trial ended after brief arguments over the machine’s legality. CAPT. F. S. White, ex senator for Alabama, arrived in Mobile with Mrs. White to attend the Alabama Baptist convention sessions at the Cawthon hotel.
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James Coleman
Recorder’s Court
Coleman
John Hays
Florida Fish Company
F. S. White
Frank S.white
United States
Alabama
Mobile
Birmingham
Princeton Yale Teams Prepare for Big Contest
Princeton coach Rush plans another scrimmage to refine the backfield for the Yale game. After a strong scrimmage yesterday the squad is improving with cold weather sharpening edge and injured players nearing condition. Dave Tibbett may sit out but is practicing goal kicking.
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Y Associated Press
Princeton
N. J
Rush
Princeton Varsity
Yale
Dave Tibbett
Yale Demands Odds From Princeton Before Big Game
Yale prepares for the Princeton clash with a final practice in the bowl as the student body plans a field cheer march. Coaches worry over several injured players though star back Legore may only punt and run signals this week. odds have been requested from Princeton despite light betting.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Princeton
Legore
Chamberlain's Tablets Recommended For Bilious Troubles
An advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlain's Tablets when bilious or constipated. It promises ease of taking and pleasant effects and notes satisfaction is likely. The advisory tone emphasizes quick relief and favorable results for digestive discomfort.
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Chamberlain
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Kid” Quinn
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Hatty le Gore
Auto Club
Louisiana
Cy 4S
Tom. Shevlin
Turkey Party
Frohsinn
Vending
George Erdt
A. L. Clothier
Mil Laer
C. G. Bitzer
Franz Walter
E. Jordan
J. P. Ross
J. T. Martin
E. H. Shaffer
C. D. Haig. Basses
A. Bruce Stewart
H. C. Rink
H. W. Leinkauf
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M. V. Hanan
William Gass
J. H. Fermier
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Standard Oil Company
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