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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1916

Page

5

Senators Named to Attend Clarke Funeral

Twenty five senators were designated to form the congressional committee to attend the funeral of Arkansas senator and senate president pro tempore Clarke in Little Rock. The roster includes Robinson Gallinger Lodge Nelson Overman Stone Brandegee Smith of Michigan Borah Bankhead Fletcher Smith of South Carolina Oliver Bryan Kern Williams O Gorman Kenyon Rans Gell Saulsbury Shields Vardaman Sherman Hardwick and Curtis.

Associated Press Washington Congressional Committee Little Rock Senator Clarke Arkansas Senate Robinson Gallinger Lodge Nelson Overman Stone Brandegee Smith Michigan Borah Bankhead Fletcher South Carolina Oliver Bryan Kern Williams O’gorman Kenyon Rans- Gell Saulsbury Shields Vardaman Sherman Hardwick Curtis

Senator Clarke of Arkansas Dies After Stroke

Senator James P. Clarke of Arkansas died at his Little Rock home Sunday after a Friday stroke. Born 1854 in Yazoo City, he rose from Arkansas legislature to governor and U S senator, serving as president pro tempore since 1913. Funeral is planned for Tuesday. burial at Oaklawn cemetery. Governor Hays announced a state holiday for the funeral.

Senate Little Rock Associated Press Ark James P. Clarke Arkansas United States Senate Senator Clarke Mississippi Clarke Yazoo City Miss University of Virginia Helena Arkafisas State Senate United States Sallie Moore Oaklawn George Hays Hays

Recommendation by Alexis Alabama Druggist

Druggist Alexis recommends Granger Liver Regulator as the best liver remedy. Mr. Cothram testifies he has used and sold it for years and in his family, deeming it superior. The product is sold in airtight tin boxes and endorsed by thousands who praise its efficacy.

Senator Clarke's Senate Tenure and Vote on Eight Hour Bill

The text notes Senator Clarke departed Washington in good health. He presided over the senate during the last session due to Vice President Marshall's absence and chaired the eight hour railroad bill vote. Clarke opposed the bill and refused to sign it while appointing Senator Hughes as acting president pro tempore for the signature.

Clarke Washington Senate Marshall Senator Hughes

Senator Clarke Defies Eight Hour Bill Across Career

Senator Clarke’s long career shows repeated independence from his party. He led opposition to major measures and sparked a Democratic revolt against the ship purchase bill, blocking its passage until revisions allowed support when government ownership appeared.

Clarke

Teach Your Daughter to Do One Thing Well for Career Success

The article argues women gain independence by mastering one craft or skill such as dressmaking millinery cooking nursing or kindergarten work. It cites domestic sciences nursing and clerical paths and notes demand for domestic science teachers surpasses that for high culture instructors. A focused skilled path yields a lasting dowry of expertise.

Columbia Manhattan Trade School New York

Empire Schedule Promises Big Feature Run This Week

Theodore Roberts stars in Anton the Terrible at the Empire on Monday with Anita King Horace B Carpenter Harrison Ford and Edythe Chapman among the cast. Salvation Joan follows with Edna May backed by Oscar Lewishon. Thursday features Athletic Features including archery and ice racing. Marie Doro stars in The Lash Friday as a dramatic tale unfolds from Paul West story.

Theodore Roberts Anton the Terrible the Empire Mr. Roberts Anita King Horaceb. Carpenter Harrison Ford Edythe Chapman Jesse Lasky Paramount The Empire Edna May Salvation Joan Joan Oscar Lewishon Miss May New York London Harry Morey Vitastaph Dorothy Kelly Bobby Connely Donald Hall J. Atagawa Japan W. Berne Washington Park Club Chicago J. M. Layton M. Petrie Marie Doro Ommon Empire Theater Lasky Paramount Paul West George Dubois Proctor Dora

Rumania Warned By German Airmen to Make Separate Peace

London reports in the Times that German planes over Bucharest dropped proclamations threatening destruction unless Romania seeks a separate peace. The government plans to move many foreigners detained in camps to Bucharest to lodge them in exposed locations amid ongoing raids.

Rumania Associated Press London Bucharest Times

Sloan's Liniment advertised as universal pain remedy

A vintage advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism gout neuralgia and sore muscles. It claims quick relief without rubbing, easier than ointments, suitable for strains sprains and wrenched ligaments, and urges keeping a bottle on hand. Price 25 cents at your druggist.

Sloan

Empire Screens New Era Gowns and Red Seal Feature

The Empire theater showcases new gowns for the leading lady and presents the Selig Red Seal feature The Country That God Forgot with Thomas Sanschi George W. Fawcett and Mary Charleston. Future bookings include BE H. Sothern The Chattel Anita Stewart The Combat and Fall of a Nation sequel to Birth of a Nation.

Anita Stewart comEne E. H. Sothern

Fires Sunday and Monday Damage Three Houses

A Sunday and Monday fire report lists three damaged homes. 607 North Hamilton Street one story frame suffered light damage around 7 pm Monday caused by sparks. owned by Mrs. J. Hurley and occupied by Hannah Williams. 57 Glennon Avenue one story frame damaged by sparks Sunday about 10:15 am. owned by Dr. A Festerazzi and occupied by Oliver Lofton. 357 North Lafayette Street two story roof damaged Sunday about 8:40 am. owned by J J Thomas and occupied by H A Powell.

North Hamilton Street Hannah Williams J. Hurley Glennon Avenue A. Festerazzi Oliver Lofton Lafayette Street J. J. Thomas H. A. Powell

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