Funeral of Booker T. Washington Draws Wide Roster of Leaders
In Alabama on November 17 the funeral of Booker T. Washington drew leaders from across the nation. Trustees and city officials led a line to the chapel while telegrams of condolence poured in. Prominent attendees included Charles Banks and Dr. James B. Dudley among many educators and leaders. The service honored Washington’s influence on black progress and the nation’s grief.
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b.Ala
Washington
Charles Banks
Mound Bayou
Miss
National Negro Business League
C. Napier
Nashville
Tenn
National Born, Business League
R. Hyd
National Baptist Publishing Board
Ira T. Bryant
African Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Union
W. H. Hale
A. and I. State Normal School of Tennessee
James B. Dudley
A. and T. College
Greensboro
N. C
Stephens H. Newman
George Willam “Cook
Howard University
Washington, D. C
Strange Effects of Rays of Sun
For fifty years sunlight therapy has been recognized as beneficial for diseases. Doctors in France, Russia and America report striking results treating tuberculosis rheumatism and other disorders with sunlight medicine. A liquid Vitalitas of volcanic origin is marketed as a life enhancing tonic claimed to cure stomach liver kidney bowels and blood issues, effective where other cures fail. Sold by Sutton's drug store and all druggists.
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France
Russia
America
Vitalitas
Sutton's
Adv
Cloudy and warmer says the Weather Man
A Mobile weather column mocks a weather man and notes a mild Tuesday with 61 in Tampa and 74 in the city. It jokes about a chilly morning and a missed match as a resident struggles to start a fire.
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Ashenberger
Mobile
Tampa
Modena
Mont
Blizzard
Merry Military Maids Shine At Columbia Theatre
The Merry Military Maids musical comedy opened Monday matinee to large crowds and strong reviews. The Suffragettes provides the first half bill with lively musical numbers and several specialty acts by Wallace and Beech and Gene Davis. Sneed and Clark duo delivers harmony while costumes and voices earn praise as the company offers clean, entertaining adult fare.
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Columbia
Family Theatre
Wallace and
Beech
Mobile
Gene Davis
Gladys Clark
Bertha Vaughan
Dolly Parker
Kentucky
John Sneed
Little Girl
Sneed and Clark
Mobile Visit Highlights Soo Line Executive Report
J C Pond assistant general passenger agent of the Soo Line based in Chicago is visiting Mobile for several days. He notes business improves after months of downturn. L M Hopper a Selma Alabama merchant is in Mobile on business and is well known locally.
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J. C. Pond
Soo Line
Chicago, Ill
Mobile
L. M. Hopper
Selma
Ala
Carranza Presses Campaign Against Villa in Mexico
In northern Mexico Carranza forces pursue retreating Villa columns as Villa is reported near Magdalena. General Cardenas with 2000 troops moves from Naco to join forces with Villa and Obregon, while Carranza commander in chief plans to depart with several thousand reinforcements.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico
War Department
Villa
Magdalena
Cardenas
Naco
Obregon
Freight congestion around New York worsens with war demands
New York reports severe freight congestion tied to rush of foodstuffs and war munitions for belligerents. One railroad holds about 7,000 loaded cars between Pittsburgh and New York, with hundreds more headed to Russia and parts diverted to Seattle and Montreal. Exports from New York last week valued at 50.55 million dollars.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Russia
Canada
Seattle
Montreal
Deaths and Funerals of Local Residents
Burial of Major Harry L. Pettus, U S Army, who died in Washington last Sunday, at Magnolia cemetery after a funeral at 11 a m. Mrs Mary Ann Killbrow, 80, dies at Providence Infirmary after a long illness. George Groeschner, 59, longtime Mobile resident and retired blacksmith, dies at his home on South Cedar Street. He is survived by a wife, three sons, a daughter, two grandchildren, three brothers, a sister, and other relatives.
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H. L. Pettus
Harry L. Pettus
Quartermaster's Department
United States Army
Washington
Louisville
Nashville
P. D. Barker
Government Street
Magnolia Cemetery
Mary Ann Killbrow
Georgia
Home For the
Providence Infirmary
George Groeschner
Germany
Mobile
South Cedar Street
William
Joseph
Sid Groeschner
R. J. Pearson
Andrew
Charles
William Groeschner
Kate Steiner
A. Smith
Shupe Place
Long Island
Preacher Bankster
Zimmerman House
J. R. Biddle
Navy yards to build two new superdreadnaughts
Washington officials reported that private shipyards failed to meet the $7,800,000 cap for hull and machinery on each of two planned superdreadnaughts. Navy yards at New York Philadelphia and Mare Island submitted bids within the limit, most under seven million dollars. Three private companies had bid on one ship each.
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Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Marie Island
Anglo French War Council Meets in Paris
The first meeting of the joint Anglo French war council was held in Paris. Participants included British Prime Minister Asquith, Balfour, Lloyd George, Frey, Briand, Gallieni, La Casse, and Joffre.
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Paris
Man Believed Escaped From Prinz Eitel Friedrich Arrested
Baltimore police say a man identified as Unger, believed to be an escaped petty officer from the interned German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich at Norfolk, was arrested and held for federal officers. Authorities report papers in his room support the identity, while Unger denies desertion.
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Baltimore
Prinz’ Eitel’ Friedrich
Norfolk
Unger
Prohibited Liquor Seizure Across St Louis Streets
Detectives seized 25 cases of whiskey in a dawn raid and at a home on Scott and St Louis streets. The Ora Lee launch and a street cab carried part of the liquor, found by Boltz Harris Lacey and Burch. Ethel Snyder Oliver Snyder and Porter King face charges under the prohibition law.
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St. Louis
Scott Streets
St. Michael Street
Boltz and
Harris
Ora Lee
Porter King
Lacey and
Burch
Ethel Snyder
Scott and
Snyder
Oliver Snyder
Several Divorce Suits Filed In Chancery Court
Helen Hughes sues Edward Hughes for divorce on cruel treatment after a prior remarriage. Hazel A Tew seeks divorce from Earl A Tew on threats of violence. Jeff Roberson seeks divorce from Mary Roberson on statutory grounds and custody of their 8 year old child Mamie Lilliard. Alfred Lilliard’s wife seeks divorce on inhuman treatment and custody of their child kidnapped to Montgomery.
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Helen Hughes
Chancery Court
Edward Hughes
Bo Oy
Hughes
Hazel A. Tew
Earl A. Tew
Tews
Jeff Roberson
Mary Roberson
Mamie Lilliard
Alfred Lilliard
Montgomery
Pitcher Shaw Shot During Hunt in Westmoreland County
James Shaw, pitcher for the Washington Americans, was probably fatally injured when his gun discharged while he climbed a fence during a hunt in Westmoreland County. He was rushed to a Pittsburgh hospital after the accident yesterday.
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Pittsburgh
James Shaw
Washington Americans
Westmoreland County
Shaw
Essie M Pollard Becomes Notary Public in Probate Court
Essie M Pollard, appointed by Governor Henderson, filed her bond in the probate court on Wednesday as a notary public.
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Essie M. Pollard
Henderson
November-born Mobile Children Celebrate Birthdays
The Mobile Item notes Frank Andrade Jr aged 8 born November 17 1907 at 309 Dearborn and John F McDonald aged 13 born November 17 1902 at 455 St Francis. Each is invited to a birthday party for five friends at the Empire Theatre this afternoon with tickets mailed. Parents urged to send full names addresses and birthdates to the Children’s Editor two days before the birth date.
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Frank Andrade, Jr
Dearborn
John. F. McDonald
St. Francis
the Item
Empire Theatre
Mobily
Navajo Chief's Blanket Gift for Mrs. Galt
Phoenix dated November 17 report that Vice President Marshall sent East a Navajo Indian chief's blanket from the reservation in northeastern Arizona as a wedding gift for Mrs. Galt. An argument on mandamus against County Treasurer George E. Stone to pay October salary to County Attorney Robert E. Gordon was heard. Stone claims Gordon's office was abolished by a recent act.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Marshall
George E. Stone
Robert E. Gordon
Law and Equity Court
Law
Safford Berney
Stone
Gordon
Courts Settle Defaults and Decree Partnerships
In the Law and Equity Court Judge Safford Berney presided. Default judgments were issued against P N Antoine for $247.29. A B Ethridge for $143.64. and Royal Liquor Co. for $202.66. Thursday calls include Pittsburgh Plate Glass with Dauphin Island Trading Co. and others. Chancery Court Judge Thomas H. Smith decreed a partnership exists in G T Jordan v L Reeves and ordered an accounting. another decree authorized removal of minors' funds to Coshocton County, Ohio. Adjournment set for Monday November 22.
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Law and Equity Court
Safford Berney
B. J. Bishop
P. N. Antoine
Loeb-Lion, Ltd
A. B. Ethridge
Loeb-Lion-Felix
Royal Liquor Co
Pittsburgh Plate Glass
Dauphin Island Trading Co
Southern Fuel & Material
J. W. Gurley
Bill Penn
Campbell Lbr. Co
Barker
McDermott Adv
Chancery Court
Thomas H. Smith
G. T. Jordan
L. Reeves
Vesta Viola Schumacher Et al
Rosena Schumacher Et al
Coschocton Countly
Ohio
Miller Gets Five Years For Statutory Offense
Thomas Miller, known as Dare Devil Miller, was convicted in city court on a statutory offense. The jury set his punishment at five years in the penitentiary. Prosecution witness was thirteen year old Etta May Maloney.
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Miller
Thomas Miller
Dare Devil Miller
Etta May Maloney
Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court
The probate court issued marriage licenses on Wednesday for White Richard B Redwood and Jamie N Grace John Turner and Minnie McMillan and David P Alston and Margaret Nelson Case.
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Probate Court
White
Richard B. Redwood
Jamie N. Grace
John Turner
Minnie McMillan
David P. Alston
Margaret Nelson
Judge Rules Bank Porter Not A Bank Clerk In Indictment
In Richmond Virginia Judge Edmund Waddill ruled that a bank porter is not a bank clerk or agent and cannot be indicted as such for stealing funds from the bank. The decision clarifies the scope of criminal liability for bank employees in this district court ruling.
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Richmond
Edmund Waddill
United States District Court
Ely's Cream Balm Relieves Cold and Catarrh Quickly
A vintage advertisement promises quick relief from nasal congestion and catarrh. A fragrant antiseptic cream is applied in the nostrils to soothe swollen mucous membranes, opening air passages and ending dullness, headaches, and nighttime breathing struggles.
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Ely
Ady
Southern Governors to Meet in Charleston
Governor Manning of South Carolina invites all Southern states to send their governors and lieutenant governors to Charleston during December 13 to 17 for a planned House of Southern Governors. The gathering aims to discuss cotton credits commerce and legislative issues, marking a notable post Civil War centering in the historic port.
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Washington
Richard I. Manning
South Carolina
Charleston
Southern Commercial Congress Convention
House of Southern Governors
House of Governors
White House
Roosevelt
Southern Commercial Congress
South
Clarence J. Owens
Southern Commercial Press
Frank
Appomattox
Manning
Noted Speech on Agriculture Education and Centennial Peace
The speaker discusses agriculture and education, industry and commerce, and the four centennial of peace in the United States. He envisions revival of southern achievements in the past fifty years and outlines constructive, statesmanlike plans for the future.
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Asco
United States
Congress
Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs Convention in Selma
Over 200 guests from 161 clubs attend the twenty first annual convention in Selma. At the opening session R H Mangum and Mrs Harry M Smith welcomed visitors while Sterling Wood of Birmingham responded. Mrs J Fullerton Hopper of Selma is the probable president for the coming term as Mrs L J Hayley of Birmingham steps down. The event will span three days.
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Selma
Ala
Alaabama Federation of Women’s Clubs
R. H. Mangum
Harry M. Smith
Sterling Wood
Birmingham
J. Fullerton Hopper
L. J. Hayley
Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Darkening Claim
An old advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use tonic that darkens gray hair naturally and evenly. The ad claims it improves hair thickness reduces dandruff stops itching and fading with daily application via sponge or brush.
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Wyeth
Mme May Life Reader Promises Past Present Future Guidance
A life reader advertises unerring readings of past present and future with comforting counsel. She offers 25 cent and 50 cent readings at 9 to 8 daily and Sunday. Located at Charles avenue, 2d Davis avenue, reachable via Whistler Magazine or Prichard gar streets.
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Davis Avenue
Whistler, Magazine
Prichard Gars
South
Ted
Whistler
Prichard Base
Davis Avenues
Cassidy Avenue
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