BACHELOR LEAVES LARGE ESTATE IN WEALTHY ART COLLECTION
The estate of Altman, founder and president of B Altman and Company, who died at 73, is valued around 45 000. About a third is art. Real holdings about 20 000. The bachelor led a secluded life. Paintings by old masters include Rembrandt works, Velazquez portraits, Holbein, Montegna, and Botticelli pieces with prices cited up to 20 000 000 for Rembrandt items and 1 006 000 for Velazquez pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ociated Press
NW York
Min Altman
B. Altman and Company
Altman
Holbein
Margaret Wyatt
Montega
Botticelli
St. Je-rome
Wilkinson Street Line to Begin Pay-On-Platform Service
The Wilkinson Street Line will operate as a pay-on-platform line starting Wednesday October 8th. The change affects riders at stations along Wilkinson Street, with payment collected at the platform.
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Wilkinson Street
General Li Yuen Heng Elected Vice President of Republic
Peking October 8 General L Yuen Ng provisional vice president of the republic was elected vice president for five years by the united congress with 610 votes from 719. General Li Yuen Heng, 49, native of Hu Peh, aided in forming the modern Chinese army and led revolutionary forces before settling into leadership during the Shanghai conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eemaine
Peking
L. Yuen Ng
Republic
United Oe
Li Yuen Heng
Hu Peh
Heng
Ing
Boe
Shanghai
Willingham Named President of Florence Normal School
Henry Jones Willingham, state superintendent of education, elected president of Florence Normal School to succeed the late James K Powers. He will resign as soon as feasible, to be followed by William F Feagin as state superintendent. Feagin, born 1871 in Midway Alabama, has long served as chief clerk of the department of education and is secretary of the Southern Educational Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Henry Jones Willingham
Florence Normal School
State Normal School Board
James K. Powers
Willingham
William F. Feagin
Department of Education
O'Neal
Feagin
Florence Normal
Easerville
St. Clair County
Shelby County
Howard College
L.L.D
Lineville College
Wetumpka
Lineville
State Board of Teachers’ Examiners
Elmore
Alabama
Mr. Feagin
Midway
Bullock County
Auburn
Albertville
Southern Educational Association
Alabama Eduational Association
The
University
Alabama Girls’ Technical Institute
Prince Ernest Augustus Joins Victoria Louise in Berlin Reunion
Prince Ernest Augustus of Cumberland returned to Berlin and reunited with Princess Victoria Louise who had been with her mother the empress during her illness. The meeting is seen as indicating a quarrel over Brunswick succession was mainly a dispute between chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg and his advisers, not between the Hohenzollerns and the Guelphs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Ernest August of Cumberland
Victoria Louise
Duchy of Brunswick
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Hohenzollerns
Pirates Meet Naps On Home Ground
The third game of the Pittsburg National League Cleveland American League post season series was outlined with Hendrix on O Mole for Pittsburg and Mitchell or Steen for Cleveland as probable pitching selections.
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Usburg
Hendrix
Pittsburg
Mitchell
Steen
Cleveland
Prize trip to Washington for top Alabama corn club boy
Prattville Alabama October 8 Judge C E Thomas chair of the State Bankers Association agricultural committee announces a $100 prize trip to Washington DC for the grand champion boy corn raiser in Alabama. Prize based on corn yield ear exhibit written crop report and investment profit. winner will meet officials in Washington and see government branches and the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prattville
Ala
Alabama
C. E. Thomas
State Bankers’ Association
Bankers of Alabama
Washington, DC
Washington
Boys’ Corn Club
Houston
United States Senate
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Judge Thomas
Bankers’ Association
Michael Cody
Montgomery
Association
G. L. Comer
Eufaula
McLain Tilton
BE. C. Melvin
C. P. Deming
L. M. Bashinsky
J. H. Crawford
L. H. Duncan
J. B. Hobdy
Mrs. Robinson
Auburn
Thomas
Navy Wison PolI Aiding Three Battleships Prospect
Washington reports jubilant support for a naval program in the new appropriations bill. Semi official notes say the White House may back building three battleships to restore U S naval prestige prior to last Congress cuts. House Democrats previously trimmed to one dreadnought for economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
White House
United States
Congress
Episcopal Bishops Lead Opening Procession at General Convention
One hundred thirteen bishops and over 600 clergy and lay delegates gather at the unfinished Cathedral of St. John the Divine for the opening session of the Protestant Episcopal Church triennial general convention. Bishop Tuttle of Missouri walked in the honor line as Bishop Greer presided. The body will consider changes to the corporate name and revisions to the constitution regarding marriage and divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
St. John the Divine
Protestant Episcopal Church
William Lawrence
Massachusetts
House of Bishops
House of Deputies
Garrett
Dallas
Texas
Bishop Hall
Vermont
David H. Greer
Tuttle
Missouri
Unadorned Art for Public Gaze at Corcoran Exhibit
Washington reports the Corcoran gallery will open a winter exhibition featuring nude works, stating draperies and hangings will not conceal the statues and pictures. The private view for the president and family remains expurgation free, with open competition for American artists continuing as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Corcoran Gallery
Danderine Hair Product Promises Dandruff Cure
An old advertisement extols Danderine as a cure for dandruff and dry scalp. It claims one application dissolves dandruff, stimulates the scalp, and prevents hair loss while comparing its effects to rain and sun on vegetation. The ad promotes buying a 25 cent bottle and using soap sparingly.
Personal notices from Mobile parade visitors and milestones
Rev John W Dunn pastor of St Matthew s Parish unable to attend dedication of new convent in Birmingham due to many ill in his parishes. Mrs John Repell operated on improving. D Wilson A Wilson and L Wilson of New York City in city on visit and registered at Cawthon hotel. Mrs Z G Mims and Miss Emma Marter of Atmore Ala in city on visit and registered at Battle House. E H Dulaney of Louisville Ky and Virgil C Griffin of Montgomery freight officials in city on business. J R Crosby paying teller City Bank and Trust Company proud father of a dancing baby boy born Monday evening both mother and child doing nicely. J W Hunter assistant general freight agent of Southern Railway left Tuesday for trip to Demopolis Selma and other points and will return to Mobile Saturday.
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John W. Dunn
St. Matthew’s
Birmingham
John Repell
Southern Infirmary
D. Wilson
A. Wilson
L. Wilson
New York City
Cawthon Hotel
Z. G. Mims
Emma
The
Southern Railway
Southern
Demopolis
Selma
Mr. Hunter
Mobile
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Renj. Altman
Wilkinson Street Cars
National Biscuit
Graham
State Normal
Florence
Cause
Prince August
Pirates
Naps
Wellville
Agricultural Committee of State Bankers
Wison
Railroad Commission
Beacon Shoes
F. M. Hoyt Shoe CO
Manchester, New Hampshire
Beacon Shoe Store
Dauphin Street
Mobile, Ala
Imperial
Ste Coons Sage
N. B
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