Langford and Wills Set for Twenty Rounds in Los Angeles
Sam Langford of Boston and Harry Wills of New Orleans prepared for a twenty round heavyweight bout at Vernon arena in the afternoon. The winner would face Sam McVey or Joe Jeanette to challenge the heavyweight title holder Jack Johnson. The rematch follows a ten round duel in New Orleans where Wills edged Langford. The bout marks one of the last key events before California's new prize fight law takes effect.
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Langford
Wills
Los Angeles
Cal
Sam ‘Langford
Boston
Harry Wills
New Orleans
Vernon
Rena
Sam McVey
Joe Jeanette
Jack Johnson
Make Men and Women Feel Young
A fragment suggests Kellogg’s Sanitone advertises youthfulness and joy. The text is garbled but implies a claim of rejuvenation for men and women through the product.
Value of hunting shown in England
An article argues that fox and hare hunting in England and Ireland involves about 50 million dollars in investment and 35 million dollars yearly for 200 000 hunters and 250 000 hounds. It notes wartime needs for cavalry, claims many hunters could become effective cavalry with training, and cites estimates of 16 000 horses and 10 000 volunteers from 870 hunt clubs.
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England
Ireland
Lloyd George
London
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Montgomery Friends Decry Arrest Of C A Johnson
Montgomery residents express intense indignation after C A Johnson former president of the Lewis Baer Drug Company is arrested on a Georgia bond sale debt. He posted 1000 bond and was released as habeas corpus proceedings are set for Judge Armstead Brown.
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Montgomery
O. A. Johnson
Lewis-Baer Drug Company
Georgia
Armstead Brown
Johnson
Antimur Pay Men Slow In Scheming For The Future
New York Democratic leaders recover from defeat and plan a party reorganization. While Governor Glynn allies back Murphy’s continued leadership some anti Murphy factions push for sane leadership and a possible fusion ticket to unite anti Tammanay forces ahead of next year’s local elections. William F McCombs may help but no move has been made yet.
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Wilson
New York
Charles F. Murphy
Mitchel
Dudley F. Malone
Port of
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Navy
Murphy
Glynn
Malone
Ge Sage
New York County
William F. McCombs
National Committee
Boxers on Dauphin Street Ignore Marquis Rules in Brawl
Deputy Sheriff John F. Carter interrupted an impromptu sparring exhibition on Dauphin Street between Joachim and Conception streets after a third party joined in and fled. Bystander Stewart Brooks tried to break it up and was struck. he was not arrested. A large crowd watched from ringside privileges.
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H. Ross Rogers
G. B. Sheffer
Dauphin Street
Joachim
Conception
John F. Carter
Queensbury
Stewart Brooks
Kaiser Stirs Egypt as Britain Plans New Khedive
The Giornale Italia cites Alexandria dispatches that Germany renews its Egypt game once led by Napoleon while Britain considers placing Hussein Kemal as Egypt’s new khedive. Economic strain from wartime cotton exports fuels bank fragility and pending bankruptcies after a moratorium suspends 3,000 notes.
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Kaiser
Egypt
Britain
Associated Press
Rome
Giornale
Italia
Alexandria
Germany
Napoleon
Great Britain
Hussein Kemal
Ismael Pash Khedive
Notice to Shippers on One Cent Freight Stamp
Mobile Alabama November 23 1344 freight agents issue a call to shippers under Public Law 217 of October 2 1914 effective December 1 1914 to January 1 1916. The act requires a 1 cent stamp on each bill of lading for shipments costing over 5 cents with shipper dealer or agent responsible for affixing and canceling the stamp. Noncompliance risks shipment refusal. Signed by H J Griffing Mobile and Ohio Railroad and other rail and steamship company agents.
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Mobile
Ala
Internal Revenue
H. J. Griffing
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
H. G. Toulmin
New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago Railroad
W. P. Webb
Southern Railway
W. M. Boykin
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
B. F. Dubois
Mallory Steamship Company
Hoodoo bag dealer case sparks courtroom laughter
Maree Prichard known as Miss Bridget denied being a hoodoo bag dealer in a criminal court hearing. Judge Henry Chamberlain noted the belief in isms and fined or jailed as a possible punishment while Sister Rachel Powell testified about foul language and curses. The courtroom erupted in laughter as the proceedings continued.
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Maree Prichard
Bridget
Hermann
Inferior Criminal Court
Henry Chamberlain
Guage
Moree
Rachel Powell
Kingdom of Heaven
Prichard
Batflifft
Zemo Free Trial Offer for Eczema Relief
Zemo non-greasy liquid promises quick relief from eczema and skin troubles. A 25c trial bottle is available from druggists or by mail with 4c postage to E W Rose Laboratories, Dept 37, St Louis, Mo. Local Mobile outlets listed include Suttons Drug Store and Roe Drug Co among others.
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E. W. Rose Laboratories
Dept. 37
St. Louis
Mobile
Sutton’s
Roe Drug Co
Daye
Bauer
Weinacker Bros
Dwellings For Rent in City Listings
Rental notices describe multiple units with parlor dining room kitchen and modern conveniences. Properties at 938 Government St 2758 St ne Jackson St and 28 Moore St offer downstairs and upstairs rooms, baths, electric lights, and galleries.
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Government St
Jackson St
Mroe St
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Wrigleys
United
Wrigley's
C. A. Johnson
Antimmur
Dauphin ST
E. Hammel Dry Goods Co
Moe Woman
Judge Chamberlain
Zemo
Eczema
Windsor Hotel
Rothskeller
A. E. Reynolds
Bank OF Mobile
Federal Reserve Banking Association
Misses’ Coats
LOW Price Sales CO
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