Woman's Synodical Session Opens in Montgomery
The sixth annual session of the Woman's Synodical of the Presbyterian Church of Alabama convened at First Presbyterian Church Montgomery for a two day meeting. Officers and delegates from across the state attended. Miss Margaret Booth welcomed the gathering with Mrs. D. B. Dobbs delivering the response. Sessions included a young peoples devotional class and a program featuring talks on immigration and race relations by Mrs. J. B. Bruce Mrs. D. B. Dobbs and Mrs. C. W. Hooper.
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Montgomery
Woman's Synodical of the Presbyterian Church of Alabama
First Presbyterian Church
W. C. Fritter
Dothan
Synodical
Margaret Booth
D. B. Dobbs
Mobile
J. B. Bruce
Birmingham
C. W. Hooper
Selma
Unusual Masonry Rule Bans Saloon Petition Signatures
Grand Secretary Fay Hempstead announced that Arkansas Masonic Grand Lodge adopted a resolution making it a Masonic offense for members to sign or circulate petitions seeking saloon licenses. The move coincides with state laws requiring a majority white adult petition to issue a saloon license starting January 1.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Fay Hempstead
Masonic Grand Lodge of Arkansas
Grand Lodge
Arkansas
Movement to Organize Irish Volunteer Force
Dublin Nov 20 A movement has begun to organize an Irish National Volunteer force to uphold crown authority in Ireland following Ulster efforts led by Sir Edward Carson. Leaders are Sir Roger Casement, noted for the Putumayo atrocities investigation, and Captain White, son of Sir George White. White resigned his army commission to lead the nationalist force.
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Dublin
Ireland
Ulster
Edward Carson
Roger Casement
Captain White
George White
Haverson Goes For Trial On Grand Larceny Charge
James Haverson, wanted in Washington county on grand larceny, was taken to Chatom for trial by an officer. He was arrested late Wednesday night in southern Mobile county after hiding there for months.
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Haverson
James Haverson
Washington County
Chatom
Mobilé County
Sentiment with wedding present for Miss Wilson
Miss Jessie Wilson, the White House bride elect, received a diamond pendant from the House of Representatives. A parchment note signed by leaders Clark Underwood Mann Murdock and others extended warm wishes for her marriage to Francis Bowes Sayre on November 25 1913.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jessie Wilson
White House
House of Representatives
Washington Jewelry
Congress
Jessie Woodrow Wilson
Francis Bowes Sayre
Committee of the House
Clark
Underwood
Mann
Murdock
Cooper
Wisconsin
Henry
Texas
Campbell
Kansas
Hardwick
Georgia
Page
North Carolina
Johnson
Kentucky
Palmer
Pennsylvania
Austin
Tennessee
Townsend
New Jersey
Fowler
Illinois
Chandler
New York
Wedding gifts arrive for Bryans at White House ceremony
Secretary and Mrs Bryan receive an in laid mahogany tea table and cash as wedding gifts sent to the White House. Other presents include a dozen silver plates from Andrew and Mrs Carnegie and a silver bowl from the Spanish minister and Mme Riano. Miss Margaret Wilson directs the musical program with Marine Band music and a boys’ choir for the ceremony.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bryan
White House
Andrew
Carnegie
Mme. Riano
Margaret Wilson
Marine Band
California women's gift to Miss Jessie Wilson wedding
A silver service costing $1,500 was sent to bride to be Miss Jessie Wilson as a gift from the women voters of Northern California. The service, bought by subscription, features an old colonial design and marks her upcoming wedding.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
California
Jessie Wilson
Notice of Limited Debt Responsibility
J C Chighizola states he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife Laura Chighizola. The notice appears in a civic or legal notice context with a signature and timestamp 11:16-7tp.
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Laura Chighizola
J. C. Chighizola
Knox stands firm with GOP against Bull Moose bid
Secretary of state under Taft denounces the Bull Moose push to nominate him for Pennsylvania governor. He declares he is a regular Republican and intends to stay with the G. O. P.
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Taft
Bull Moose
Pennsylvania
Knox
Prices of Food Reach Record Heights in 1918
Retail prices of food in forty industrial cities on August 15 exceeded any level in twenty three years. Twelve of fifteen items rose, with potatoes up 20 percent and bacon nearly 19 percent since 1912. Compared with 1890s averages, most items show substantial gains.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cross-Examination in West Virginia Farm Assault Trial
Miss Kate Turner testified in Charleston that E. Graham Wilson invited her to a remote farm area after a June 6 incident and forced her from a carriage. She described the assault in a veiled, low-voiced account heard by court staff before the case goes to probable verdict tomorrow. The charge carries a death penalty if convicted.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
E. Graham Wilson
Kate Turner
Wilson
William N. Neil
Fines in Inferior Court Set for Multiple Defendants
Press Boyden and David West were each fined ten dollars or ten days in jail for gaming on Sunday by Judge Chamberlain. Samuel Hayes was fined ten dollars or ten days for pointing a gun. John Sawyer was fined ten dollars or ten days for cruel treatment of his horse. Lulu Evans, a defaulting witness in Hicks v. Hicks, was fined ten dollars or ten days for failure to appear. The Hindmarch case notes a November shooting in Neshota Alabama involving Joseph Cain.
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Press Boyden
David West
Chamberlain
Samuel Hayes
Abe de Florin
John Sawyer
Lulu Evans
Hicks
Jessie
Houstis
Neshota
Ala
Cain
Time Not Ripe for Organizing a Labor Party
In Seattle on November 20 the American Federation of Labor declared the time is not ripe to form a distinct labor political party. The AFL urged continued nonpartisan labor activity while building union strength and planning for future political influence. Principal speakers included Max Hayes and James Duncan, with opposition from George L. Berry. Two religious resolutions were defeated as injurious to the labor movement.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
American Federation of Labor
Labor
Executive Council
North America
Organized Labor
Max Hayes
James Duncan
George L. Berry
International Printing Pressmen’s Union
Europe
Fuller enters insanity plea in jail assault case
Willie Joe Fuller, a young attorney, faced trial in Montgomery on an assault to murder indictment after forcing into the county jail and shooting Bernard Tolliver. He pleaded insanity, claiming revenge for Deputy Sheriff Thurman’s killing and targeting Bud Hannon, with Tolliver wounded and Tolliver later suing Sheriff Flood.
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Montgomery
Willie Joe Fuller
Bernard Tolliver
Fuller
Thurman
Bud Hannon
Hannon
Tolliver
Sheriff Flood
Mutinous Crew Behind Locked Up Sailings Planned
In San Francisco the British freighter Santa Rosalia returns to port with eleven of forty one crew members under guard by revenue cutters after a suspected mutiny. Improved order followed after crew had become unmanageable due to liquor hidden on board while docked.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
England
A Texas Wonder Cures Kidney and Bladder Ailments
An advertisement for the Texas Wonder elixir claims it cures kidney and bladder troubles and related ailments in men women and children. It promises regulation of bladder issues in children and offers mail order if not available locally. Dr E W Hall of St Louis is named as the inventor with a Missouri address and Alabama testimonials are requested.
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Texas
Alabama
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Huerta Toasts American People at Chapultepec
Mexico City on Nov 20 General Huerta toasted the American people at a reception. He distinguished the U S government from Americans during the diplomatic affair. Mr and Mrs OShaughnessy were warmly greeted by the president with Huerta embracing the chargé.
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Associated Press
London
United States
Lord Cowdray
Washington
Pearson
Mexico
Tampico
Ambassador Page
Huerta
Mexico City
Diplomatic Corps
General Huerta
Diptheria Strikes Jackson Health Lab Team
In Jackson Mississippi on November 20 the entire seven member state board of health laboratory force entered voluntary quarantine after one member reported sore throat. Examination revealed diphtheria infection among the group, with the president citing possible exposure from germs sent for testing.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
State Board of Health
City Health Board
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Centaur Company
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Sam
R. O. Harris Grocery Company
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