Forgery Suspect Detained After Poisoning Attempt
A 20 year old woman linked to forgery was taken to the city hospital after swallowing a poison dose of bi-chloride of mercury Monday night. Birmingham authorities reported the suspect known as Louise Lee registered in Kansas City and claimed relatives in Oklahoma. Detective Joseph Lacey and Chief Van Liewed led the investigation with a possible accomplice present when the incident occurred. The suspect faced charges and awaited transfer to Birmingham with officers arriving tonight.
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Birmingham
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City Hospital
City’ Hospital
Milton
J. Shirley
Joseph Lacey
Kansas City
van Liewder
Louise Lee
Oklahoma
Okla
Farmers Union Stands By Friends In Convention
President Charles Barrett told the annual Farmers Union convention in Palatka Florida that the union will stay out of partisan politics while fiercely defending its friends and opposing enemies. He noted new charters for Montana and North Dakota and growing cooperative enterprises as signs of the union’s expansion and potential gains for producers.
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Charles Barrett
National Organization
Palatka
Associated Press
Fla
Farmers’ Union
Charles 8S. Barrett
National Farmers’ Organization
Mr. Barrett
Barrett
Montana
North Dakota
Ertle Battered In Ten-Round No-Decision Bout
Dick Lomax man of Lockport New York and Johnny Ertle of St Paul claimant of the bantamweight championship fought a ten round no decision bout in Baltimore last night Ertle was severely punished in every round.
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Ertle
Associated Press
Baltimore
Dick Loadman
Lockport
N. Y
Johnny Ertle
St. Paul
Thousands of Turkeys Unsold at High Prices in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on November 28 buyers refused steep turkey prices causing thousands of birds to remain unsold. Turkeys are shipped from Ohio West Virginia and nearby states before Thanksgiving and supply this year is larger than before. Shippers asked 28 to 29 cents per pound for live birds but sold only a few at 25 cents. Dealers expect dressed turkey prices to fall from about 40 to 35 cents per pound.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Ohio
West Virginia
Body of Austrian Emperor Francis Joseph Moved
The body was moved from Schoenbrunn palace to the Hofburg chapel in Vienna at 10 P M with torch bearers and imperial guards in regalia. Delegates from Austro Hungarian and Czech regiments followed by state coaches and the hearse drawn by black Arabian horses. The imperial family including the new emperor and empress awaited the coffin for the blessing service.
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Associated Preas
London
Francis Joseph
Schoenburn Palace
Hofburg
Vienna
Amsterdam
Richards Sentenced 15 Years for Wife Murder
In Montgomery Alabama Julius V Richards received a fifteen year term after pleading guilty to murdering his wife and attempting suicide last spring. The eight hour jury deliberation followed a prior inquiry into Richards age. He did not hire an attorney. friends assisted his plea.
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Montgomery
Ala
Julius V. Richards
Richards
In Sane
Pocketbook Stolen From Mrs Emma Kelly In Store Incident
Mrs Emma Kelly of 159 Church Street reported a theft at Kress store Monday afternoon. She said a heavy man with a red mustache brushed against her and stole a pocketbook containing $5 and other articles.
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Emma Kelly
Church Street
Kress
Doctors Endorse Eczema Remedy D D D
Doctors praise D D D as relief for eczema psoriasis salt rheum and itching conditions. Dr Anna Holmes calls it near specific for eczema and meazmasce outbreaks while Dr Iran T. bbere notes soothing cooling liquid with broad action. Price listed as $1.00 with druggist referral.
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Geo. T. Richardson
Opini D. D
Anna Holmes
Iran
T. Bbere
Beal
Germans Expect Allied Drive At Some New Point
Berlin reports indicate Allied forces may mount a new western front offensive as a diversion to Somme operations or shift the main attack elsewhere. British artillery bombarded positions near Armentieres and east of Arras, while French forces probed the St Mihiel area south of Verdun. Both sides conduct large reconnaissance to learn enemy dispositions.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Sayville
Somme
Armentieres
Arras
St. Mihiel
Verdun
One Legged Bike Rider Returns to Mobile Visitor
Charles G. Kilpatrick, who helped open Monroe Park twenty years ago, returns to Mobile with a one legged bicycle feat drawing large crowds. He recalls riding Capitol steps and is in town for Johnny Jones shows while finishing a Southern fair tour. He plans to leave for Chicago tomorrow and works in insurance.
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Charles G. Kilpatrick
Monroe Park
Mobile
National Capitol
Washington
Capitol
Johnny Jones
Mr. Kilpatrick
Chicago
Keller Engagement Denial Stirs Capital Rumors
Miss Helen Keller arrives in Montgomery with her mother and sister to spend winter, denying persistent reports of an engagement to her secretary. Her teacher Mrs Macy also denies the engagement and claims no license was issued.
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Montgomery
Helen Keller
Alabama
L. W. Tyson
W. S. Keller
Miss Keller
Macy
Auburn Cacts Reviewed by Governor Henderson
Governor Henderson and G J Hubbard and William Feagin visited Auburn today as the Alabama Polytechnic Institute was declared a national military school under the defense act. An army officer will instruct cadets, and capable students will earn good positions after the course.
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Montgomery
Ala
Gov
Henderson
G. J. Hubbard
Alabama National Guard
Auburn
Alabama Folytechnic Institute
Hubbard
William F. Feagin
Quick Cure for Croup Trial Encouraged by Mother’s Note
A Col lingsville Illinois mother reports quick relief for a child’s croup using Chamberlain’s Croup and Flu Remedy. She says the remedy is pleasant and safe, noting its aura relief and the child’s willingness to take it.
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Cartwright
Collingsville, Ill
Chamberlain
Election of Wilson Electors in California Is Finally Certified
California final certification of Democratic presidential electors was completed at the Secretary of State's office in Sacramento before midnight. Frank H. Cory, the secretary's chief deputy, delivered the official returns to Martin C. Madsen, executive secretary to Governor Johnson, who receipted for the figures. The certification deadline near midnight was observed.
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Sacremento
Cal
California
Jordan
Frank H. Cory
Martin C. Madsen
Johnson
First Report on Cotton Seed Out
The census bureau reports for August 1 to September 30 show 1 053 331 tons of seed received at mills, 413 205 tons crushed, 655 618 tons on hand. Crude oil 119 933 091 pounds produced, 79 854 589 pounds shipped, 41 906 199 pounds on hand. Hulls 101 112 tons produced, 56 999 shipped, 120 889 on hand. Linters 97 928 bales produced, 41 405 shipped, 64 572 on hand. Hull fibre 58 138 bales produced, 64 419 shipped, 6 787 on hand. Exports totaled 16 064 016 pounds. cake and meal 147 987 tons exported, linters 69 361 running bales. Further monthly reports planned. refining and stock data to follow.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Linters
American League Receipts Jump Over Last Year
Chicago Nov 28 Paid attendance at American League baseball games for the 1916 season rose by 1 017 197 over 1915. President Johnson attributed the gain to restored stability after the Federal League challenge, noting the year of upset had passed.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Johnson
Loft fall injuries heal with Sloan's Liniment claim
Edwin Putnam of Wendel Depot Massachusetts fell from a loft striking a wood pile and injuring his back and head. He treated with Sloan's Liniment and recovered within hours. The ad notes Sloan's Liniment costs 50 cents and one dollar.
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Edwin Putnam
Wendel Depot
Mass
J. Putnam
Sloan’s
Food Situation in Teuton Empires Growing Grim
The Daily Mail reports a worsening food situation in Germany and Austria Hungary. American officials reportedly urge home shipments of supplies as ration tickets prove unusable and depots receive foods under U S supervision.
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London Daily Mail
U. S
London
The
Daily Mail Today
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Washington
Austria
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