Montgomery Sal Arson? City Hall Brawl Over Salvation Army Ban
A heated exchange at Montgomery city hall erupted into physical blows between Commissioner Walter and Commissioner McIntyre after a dispute over banning the Salvation Army. The clash followed an exchange of insults as preachers and officials tried to intervene.
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Montgomery
Ala
Besa
Salvation Army
Walter
McIntyre
Gunter
Patrick McIntyre
Police
Mann Filibuster Delays Deficiency Bill by Baseball Score
House Democrats delay action on a deficiency bill as Speaker pro tem Sherley calls absentees while Rep Mann rails against the bill. A running joke follows as a Philadelphia Athletics score and New York game updates interrupt the session.
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Associated Press
Ashington
House
Senate
Mann
Fitzgerald
Appropriations Committee
Foster
Illinois
New York
Philadelphia
Baker
Athletics
Judge Pugh Opens New Term Amid Local Court Delays
Birmingham, Oct 8 Judge John C Pugh recently appointed to the vacancy in the city court and now presiding on the run started the week overseeing all juries. Four judges sit in court with many juries drawn as the city and circuit courts of Orson county resume after a recess. In one city case Earle seeks 50000 from the city after a fall at Tan Started on this after two or three days.
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Birmingham
Ala
John C. Pugh
O'Neal
C. C. Nesmith
Orson County
Iths
Ferguson
Iy Earle
Tan
War secretary favors fair play in Coffman case
Secretary Garrison remitted the unexpired sentence of Private Waldo H. Coffman of the 98th Coast Artillery who was dishonorably discharged and imprisoned for a year for language toward the American flag. The decision, citing insufficient evidence at Fort Stevens, Oregon, prompts talk of political beliefs influencing conviction and calls for a new trial if possible.
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Associated Press
Washington
Garrison
Waldo H. Coffman
98Rd Coast Artillery
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Coffman
Fort Stevens
Oregon
Congress
Cotton Grading Under Review By New York Exchange
The New York Cotton Exchange will study changes to grade standards and contract terms. A seven member committee, appointed by the president, will review current type standards and contract provisions and report by October 20. The panel may seek congressional input as needed.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Washington
Board of Managers
Congress
Riot at Romeo as jail attacked and Lula Gibson freed
Fifty black and an equal number of white residents sparked a riot in Romeo when Lula Gibson was freed from a wooden jail. James Winfield led the assault and was killed. Village Trustee James Hansen fired, ending the disturbance as guards secured Lula Gibson and a temporary jail.
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Associated Press
Joliet
Ill
Romeo
Lula Gibson
James Winfield
James Hansen
Winfield
Joplin Adopts Commission Form of Government
By a 2 118 to 1 194 vote Joplin approved a charter establishing a commission form of government at yesterday's election. The charter provides for recall initiative and the referendum.
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Associated Press
Joplin
Commission
Charter Rejected in Springfield Vote
By Associated Press Springfield Missouri voters rejected a charter providing for the commission form of government in today's election.
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Associated, Press
Springfield
Humphries Puts Over on Governor
Seattle reports Judge John H. Humphries released six women and thirty one men jailed for contempt after arraignment for talking back. The move forestalls Governor Lister from using power to remove the judge as talks of governing actions continue. The Telegrams from state editors urged swift gubernatorial intervention to pardon the prisoners amid a tense confrontation over anti street speaking rulings.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
John BH. Humphries
Humphries
Lister
King County
Liftumphries
Post-Intelligencer
State Sun
Seattle Star
Sedative cough meds warned against in old adv notice
An advertisement condemns cough medicines with codine morphine or heroin and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the gluten free expectorant that prevents pneumonia. It claims the remedy cleans out germ breeding beds and has worldwide reputation for cures. It asserts the product contains no morphine or sedatives and is sold by all dealers.
Gentle and Effective Laxative Sparks Demand
A mild gentle and effective laxative is what people demand when suffering from constipation. Thousands swear by Dr Kings New Life Pills. Hugh Tall man of San Antonio writes they are the best he and his wife have taken. They never cause pain. Price 25c at rue or by mail. H Bucken & Philadelphia or St Louis adv-4.
Ptomaine Poisoning Fatal for Headley Family
Assoc Press reports in Montgomerie Magnolia six Myrtle eight and Edward ten ill after eating stale coconut bananas and canned goods at Milbrook home eight miles from town. Magnolia and Myrtle died within hours. Edward is dying and the mother remains seriously ill after funeral rites.
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Assoc*ted Press
Montgomder
Magnolia
Myrtle
Will Headley
Edward
Milbrook
Willingham Names Annual Corn Club Day
Superintendent Henry J. Willingham announces Corn Club Day in Alabama public schools for Friday November 14 from 2 to 4 p m The policy is to observe the day each year on the second Friday in November
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Willingham
Montgomery
Ala
Henry J. Willingham
Alabama
Explosive charges set to blow Gamboa dike in Panama
The Panama story reports dynamite placed in more than a thousand holes in the Gamboa dike for a major breach slated October 10. Lake Caldera water inflow threatens rapid filling of the Caldera cut, with fourteens dredging units ready to clear the remainder after the blast.
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Hy Associated Press
Panama
Culebra
Gatun
Gamboa
Miraflores Lake
Pacific
Amusements note on Lyric matinee and Robin Hood sale
The Lyric hosts a base ball matinee at 1 o clock Mobile time with a strong crowd noted yesterday. Ticket sales for the Saturday Robin Hood at the Lyric open tomorrow at 9 am and promise large audiences. tenor Misha Ferenzo, born in Russia and trained in Europe, stars in the title role with a dramatic backstory.
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Lyric
New York
Brogley
Misha Ferenzo
Russia
Berlin
Italy
Ferenzo
Volga
Caruso
Germany
Robin Hood
Hello Bill at the Orpheum Theater Charms Audiences
The three act Hello Bill by the Huntley Stock Company plays at the Orpheum Theater in Mobile with strong audience response. Manager J H Huntley receives praise for selecting capable players as Rogers Baker stars in a rollicking comedy supported by the Huntley troupe. Matinees are Thursday and Saturday with popular prices.
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Hello Bill
Orpheum Theater
J. H. Huntley
Mobile
Huntley Stock Company
United States
Bill
Rogers Baker
Huntley Company
the Huntley Stock CO
Bill Rogers Barker
Opening of Brady Power Plant at Chattanooga
Secretary Garrison received an invitation to attend the opening of the Brady hydro power plant on the Tennessee river at Chattanooga. The dam, supervised by the War Department and sanctioned by Congress, is the South’s largest hydro project, capable of 56,000 horsepower at low water and costing nearly 10 million dollars, financed by Anthony N. Brady. The opening date remains to be set.
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Associated Press
Washington
Garrison
Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce
Brady
Tennessee River
Chattanooga
Congress
War Department
South
Anthony N. Brady
Commission probes cruelty to convicts at Huxford camp
Dr. William H. Oates state prison inspector led a four member team from Montgomery to Atmore to investigate charges of cruelty to convicts at the Huxford-Orvin camp. Assistant Attorney General Howard Seay joined to supervise the legal aspects of the probe.
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Montgomery
Ala
William H. Oates
John D. Adams
J. M. Austin
I. F. Greer
Atmore
Huxford-Orvin
Howard Seay
Special Commission
From Coal Heaver to German Count in Sioux City Tale
Henry von Hagerdorn of Sioux City a German Doges Chicago St Paul and Omaha road worker rose from coal heaver to count after a German death. A cablegram from Germany announced Count Heinrich von Hagerdon of Strassburg left him 450000 dollars and a noble title. Hagerdorn, 24, has not been in Germany for sixteen years.
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Associated Press
Sioux City
Henry von Hager Dorn
Chicago
St. Paul
Omaha
Germany
Heinrich von Hagerdon
Strassburg
Hagerdorn
Cascarets Advertises Gentle Bowel Aid for Seniors
An old age health ad urges Cascarets for constipation, presenting age related bowels as weaker yet needing gentle regular help. It claims Cascarets are natural, safe, and work while you sleep, costing ten cents per box at any drug store.
Cottage 860 On Palmetto Street Described With Modern Conveniences
Cottage 860 on Palmetto Street features hall parlor dining room pantry kitchen three large bedrooms one small bedroom bath hot and cold water electric lights and other modern conveniences for convenient living.
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St. Stephens Road
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