National Council Debate on Prohibition and Church Mission
The National Council of Congregational Churches debated a federal prohibition amendment with Gov. Simeon Baldwin opposing it citing enforcement issues in large cities. Dr. Gladden urged churches to Christianize all facets of society and appeal to workers, while Oscar Maurer warned city churches fail from poor adaptability and stressed practical worship for working people.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
National Council of the Congregational Churches
Simeon Baldwin
Connecticut
United States
Baldwin
Home Missionary Society
Th c
Washington Gladden
Columbus
Ohio
Oscar E. Maurer
New Haven
Bankhead pressures Wilson over Alabama U S attorney nod
Montgomery reports say Senator Bankhead urged President Wilson to name Tyler Goodwyn as district attorney for the middle district of Alabama, opposing Opelika’s T D Samford. The move sparks a political standoff as Wilson weighs patronage, with Goodwyn backed by Bankhead and Samford favored by some Wilson allies.
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Montgomery
Ala
Shaw
United States
John H. Bankhead
Wilson
Middle District
Alabama
Washington
Bankhead
Senate
Tyler Goodwyn
T. D. Samford
Opelika
Senator Bankhead
Goodwyn
D. Samford
Sanford
Samford and Goodwyn
Democratic Executive Committee
Underwood
Warren
Reese
Redfield Firm Against Wage Reductions in Flint Speech
Secretary Redfield of the commerce department told Flint's Board of Commerce that he will pursue investigations into broad wage cuts if tariff changes justify them. He rejected claims praise or threats and warned against press manipulation of his stance.
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Redfield
Associated Press
Flint
Mich
Department of Commerce
Flint Board of Commerce
Ace
Department
Secreary of Commerce
Secretary of Commerce
Empress Attends Berlin Tuberculosis Conference
The German empress opened the international tuberculosis conference in Berlin with twenty two nations present. She accepted patroness duties and voiced strong interest in combating the disease. Officials and doctors from multiple countries debated immunity, vaccines, and new treatments.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Clemmens Delbruecke
United States
Hans Much
Institute For the
Louis Krenon
Franz Friedmann
Livingston Farrand Maher
New York
Henry Barton Jacobs
Baltimore
Stephen Maher
New Haven
Kolb on the Road to Key Addresses This Week
Capt. Reuben F. Kolb, candidate for governor, left Montgomery for Jasper to address the Walker county fair. He will speak in Dothan on Monday and in Houston county on Tuesday. An address is scheduled for Tallahassee on November 1.
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Kolb
Montgomery
Ala
Reuben F. Kolb
Jasper
Walker County
Dothan
Houston County
Tallahassee
Mrs Rivers Credits Cardui For Health Recovery
Mineral Springs Ark Mrs J M Rivers writes that Cardui the woman’s tonic saved her after ten years of illness and constant medicines. She reports weight gain from 101 to 117 1 2 pounds and plans to continue until 135. She praises Cardui’s long tested natural ingredients and urges other women to try it, offering to write Chattanooga Medicine Co for guidance.
Suffragette Tactics Slow British Woman Suffrage
Lloyd George says a measure granting parliamentary suffrage to women will become law soon but not in this parliament. He notes militant tactics have turned public sentiment hostile and warns the movement’s militant wing is withering while urging nonviolent efforts.
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Associated Press
Swindon
Eng
Lloyd-George
British Isles
Hare
Marion Merchan Says Politics Too Rotten For Him
Montgomery Alabama October 28 special to the paper describes Marion merchant C H Dozter a director of Alabama Fidelity and Casualty Company voicing disdain for politics. He asks to discuss church or ideal matters and asserts he votes for the best man even if defeated.
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Marion Merchan
Montgomery
Ala
C .H. Dozter
Marion
Alabama Fidelity and Casualty Company
Chamberlains Tablets give hope to chronic dyspepsia cases
An unsolicited testimonial reports a long term dyspeptic finding Chamberlains Tablets more effective than all prior medicines. W G Mattison of 7 Sherman St Hornellsville NY states the relief. Available for sale at all druggists and Van Antwerp Drug Corp. adv.
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Chamberlain
W. G. Mattison
Sherman St. Hornellsville
N. Y
All Druggists
van Antwerp Drug Corp. Adv
Steel Corporation to Hold Conference in Chicago
United States Steel officials gather in Chicago for the American Iron and Steel Institute meeting. James T. McCleary declined to confirm reports of a possible steel output reduction or layoffs across plants.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States Steel Corporation
American Iron and Steel Institute
Steel Corporation
James T. McCleary
Japanese Appeal by Boston Abduction Suspect
John Hills, business manager of the Japan Advertiser, jailed in Tokyo, appeals to remain in Japan and seek citizenship while facing US perjury extradition asks. He is wanted in Boston for abduction of his daughter and contempt of court, claiming a conspiracy to seize custody. The US opposes bail admission for Wills.
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US Associated Press
Tokio
John Hills
The
Japan Advertiser
Japan
Linea States
Ellis
Boston
United States
John Ennis
Back Bay
Man credits Peruna cure for twenty five year catarrh
A Wichita man, John al ene Atkinson, writes from 135 North Emporia Avenue, praising Peruna for a long standing catarrh cure. He details four years of use and claims complete recovery, noting catarrh cannot exist when Peruna is taken per directions.
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Peruna Co
Columbus
Ohio
Atkinson
Peruna
McReynolds Hints At Head On Collision Over Tariff Law
Washington October 22 Attorney General McReynolds described his decision on the 5 percent differential for American shipping as sounding like a head on collision. He declined to elaborate, but observers think he means the law and several treaties are in direct conflict.
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Washington
McReynolds
Don’t Suffer from Sore Feet with TIZ Remedy
Advertisement claims TIZ offers instant relief for tender feet and foot troubles, promising comfort like slippers. It asserts year round relief from chilblains and foot torments, priced 25 cents at stores or by mail from Walter Luther Dodge & Co of Chicago.
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Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Wabash Ave
Chicago
New Battleship Texas Tested For Speed
The Texas, largest U S navy battleship, began official trials off Rockland Maine with 23 one mile runs to standardize her propellers. Early runs reached ten knots and engines warmed for a top speed attempt expected to exceed 21 knots.
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Associated Press
Rockland
Texas
United States Navy
Official Mounted Photos of Troop Wreck Revelation
Boyles' Studio offers mounted photos of a troop wreck scene showing removal of dead and dying, priced at 256 cents each. Date code 10-23-31 denotes the issue or print date.
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Boyles’ Studio
Harvard Corporation Orders Review of College Writing
Harvard University officials appoint William R. Castle to lead a special inquiry into student writing quality after dissatisfaction with the current coverage and standards at Cambridge campus.
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Associated Press
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard University Corporation
College Boys Co
Paeliah
Corporation
William R. Castle
Threat charge added to false pretenses case
F M Peters a Columbus Mississippi timber dealer was arrested Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff Mansfield for obtaining money by false pretenses on complaint of G M Rosengrant who says he took 142 dollars by misrepresentation. He was rearrested Wednesday night on Royal Street near Dauphin on a new charge of threats to kill and will have a recorder court hearing Friday. Peters posted bond for his appearance.
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F. M. Peters
Columbus
Mias
Thomas Mansfield
G. M. Rosengrant
Warren Bureh
Royal Street
Dauphin
Recorder’s Court
Peters
Rosengrant
City Bank
Cuticura Offer Claims Clear Skin Relief
A 1912 testimonial from Walter Battle describes a skin eruption covering limbs and face that improved after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The note touts rapid relief, repeated for acne, and urges purchase with prices and a Boston department address.
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Roach St
Atlanta
Walter Battle
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
Seaboard Surgeons To Meet In Montgomery
More than 100 doctors are expected for the annual convention of the surgeons of the Seaboard Air Lines Railway to be held in Montgomery on October 29 and 30. Arrangements are by Dr. M. L. Wood. A scientific program with addresses and papers is planned along with social events including a banquet a smoker and auto rides through the city. Dr. J. H. Miller of Cross Hills South Carolina is association president and Dr. J. M. Burke of Petersburg Virginia is chief surgeon.
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S C
J.M. Burke
Petérsburg, Va
Sixty Witnesses Summoned for Judge Hasty Impeachment Trial
Sixty witnesses have been summoned for the impeachment trial of Judge A L Hasty of Marengo county in Alabama. The trial, to be taken up by the Alabama Supreme Court Tuesday, features 35 witnesses for the state and 26 for the defense. Chief Justice J R Dowdell will preside en banc as the case proceeds. Evidence will cover acts from the former term and the current term as relevant to the inquiry.
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Montgomery
Ala
Pact
A. L. Hasty
Marengo County
Suspreme
Supreme Court
Senate
J. R. Dowdell
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Dr. Maurer
Jimmy
U. S. Attorney
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Samford
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Fayette
Dark Horse
Secretary of Commerce Department
Prophets of Evil
Her Majesty of
Germany
Mineral Springs, Ark
J. M. Rivers
Cardus
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Cardui
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Chattanooga Medcine Co
Chatmooga
Tenn
Sar
Mr. John
Ene
John O. Atkines
Wreck Pictures
Reynalds
Libbey
Lostein
Seaboard
Faust Spaghetti
Maull Bros
St. Louis
McGill Institute
Immaculate Conception
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