Alabama railway commission adopts federal uniform rule
The Alabama Public Service Commission adopted interstate uniform railroad rules for the state effective October 26 following applications from the Selma Chamber of Commerce and others. The commission considered petitions to reduce coal rates to Selma and grain rates to Birmingham, with several cases heard and decisions postponed or under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utgomery
Ala
Alabama Pad Commission
Frank N. Julian
Travelers’ Protective Association
United Cmmercial Travelers
Alabama Travelers
Selma Chamber of Commerce
Alabama
Selma
Rehe
E. Wilkinson
Birmingham
Southern Railway
Tennessee River
Guin
Frisco
Bessie
Alabama, Tennessee and Northern
Pas
Washington
Choctaw
Railroad
Commission
In Defense Of Salvation Army Ban In Montgomery
The Union of Montgomery criticized the city commission for banishing the Salvation Army from the streets. A Ministers' Union resolution was passed and will be presented to the city commission, following the previous arrest and jailing of the Salvation Army squad as a nuisance. The move drew considerable disfavor despite the Army's aid to the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Union of
Salvation Army
Ministers’ Union
Ted
City Commission
DONT SCOLD AN IRRITABLE CHILD
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a universal home remedy for children. It warns parents to give a fruit laxative to cleanse the liver and bowels and urges buying the genuine product from the California Syrup Company to avoid counterfeit versions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Deer horns eaten by squirrels redefine Algonquin park lore
In Algonquin Park Ontario Superintendent George W. Bartlett debunks the belief that deer shed horns are buried by spring. He shows squirrels feast on the antlers, making the tradition fade as thousands shed yearly in the park. He also recalls encounters with a lynx and challenges to Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algonquin Park
Ont
George W. Bartlett
National Park
Canada
Washington
Bartlett
T. R
Voice of Dow Is Again Heard at Zion City
The Zion City audience at Shiloh Temple heard the voice of John Alexander Dowie through sixty phonographic records. Recovered from interior Australia after a song search, the records were sent to Wilbur Glenn Voliva then in Melbourne as overseer of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion City
John Alexander Dowie
Shiloh Temple
Interior
Australia
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Melbourne
Vowie
Young Woman Held For Murder Of Husband
Mrs Bes sie Shackford aged 29 was arrested in Freedom New Hampshire charged with the murder of her husband Edward Shackford 35 at their home on September 30. He was shot as he slept in his room which was also occupied by the wife and children. She claimed masked men drugged her and robbed the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Freedom
N. H
Bessie Shackford
Edward Shackford
Shackford
Douglas goes to New York for Episcopal convention
Hartwell Douglas, president of the Alabama convict board and a representative of the Alabama Episcopal diocese, travels to New York to attend the national Episcopal convention. He fills the seat of the late Major W. W. Screws of Montgomery, former editor of the Montgomery Advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Hartwell Douglas
State Convict Board
Alabama Episcopal Diocese
New York
W. W. Screws
Montgomery Advertiser
Convention or Primary For Alabama Supreme Court Nominations
In Montgomery on October 17 the state Democratic committee will decide whether two justices for next spring are chosen by convention or primary. Three associate justice candidates, incumbents J. J. Mayfield and Edward De Graffenreid and Judge William H. Thomas, face two available seats with no solid recommendations from themselves. Several claim convention nomination saves costs while others call a convention unnecessary.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Democratic Committee
Supreme Court
State Committee
J. J. Mayfield
Edward de Graffenreid
William H. Thomas
Tremor Destroys Temosi Village in West Panama
Oct 7 report says Temosi in western Panama was totally destroyed by an earthquake Saturday. Shocks were felt in Colon as well. Population 300. no confirmed loss of life noted. A minor tremor was recorded at 2 30 am Monday in the observatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Panama
Temosi
Republic
Colon
Dr King s New Discovery Promises Cure for Colds and Coughs
An advertisement extols Dr King s New Discovery as essential for every home to prevent spread of illness. S A Stid of Mason Michigan testifies that two fifty cent bottles cured pneumonia, praising it as the best cough and cold medicine. Thousands of families rely on its claimed cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
S. A. Stid
Mason, Mich
Ser. Heneetet
Dr. Ee
Governors withholding county fair funds sparks confusion
Conflicting statements arise over Alabama county fair appropriations for this year. The governor reportedly will not release the 20,000 dollar fund until after leaving office, while the Montgomery Fair Association claims funds will be provided before then. Treasury strain and the governor's stance leave commissioner Kolb powerless to release the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Kolb
Fair Association
Arouses the Liver and Purifies the Blood Tonic Ad for All Ages
A vintage tonic advertisement claims to arouse the liver to action and purify the blood, promoting general strength. It markets to adults and children as a purifying and strengthening remedy, with a price of 65 cents.
More Progress In Industrials In Bibb County
Two new industries appear in Bibb county with incorporation papers filed in Alabama. Bibb County Cotton Oil Company of Centerville seeks 30000 dollars with J. W. Thompson and others as incorporators. Centerville Lumber and Manufacturing Company of Centerville seeks 15000 dollars with J. W. Hunnicutt and others listed as incorporators. Greater Birmingham Oil Company of Birmingham seeks 5000 dollars with J. W. Hughes and others as incorporators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Bibb County
Greater Birmingham Oil Company
Birmingham
J. W. Hughes
Headquarters for Railway Valuations Open Cortial Hubs
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced division headquarters for physical valuation of railways would be in Washington Chicago Kansas City Chattanooga and San Francisco with possible future offices as work expands into western and southwestern districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Kansas City
Chattanooga
Tenn
San Francisco
Candidates to Attend Colbert County Fair on October 9
About twenty candidates for state office will visit Tuscaloosa for Candidates Day at the Colbert county fair on October 9. Likely attendees include J F Kolb, Walter Seed, John R Wallace Jr, and C W Brown for governor, with B B Comer possibly present. F N Julian, Colbert county native, named master of ceremonies and also a railroad commissioner candidate.
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Montgomery
Ala
Tuscumbia
Colbert County
J. F. Kolb
Walter BD. Seed
John R. Wallace, Jr
C. W. ‘Brown
B. B. Comer
Charles Henderson
F.N. Julian
Mr. Julian
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State Railroad Commission
A. N
Lynx
Grand Trunk Railway
Roosevelt
Roosevitto
Dow
Douglas
Royal Theatre
Tehe
Gettysburg
Aeyar
Rold
and Lumber Company
Sabrifl
Alj
Headquarters For Railway Valuations
Cardus
Carrie Meetze
Columbia, S. C
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