Boers Rebel in South Africa as World War News Rolls In
Reported uprising led by Christian De Wet and General Beyers follows Maritz revolt. Other items note possible German invasion of Angola, Manuel II offering Portuguese troops to King George, Albania unrest with Italian Greek interest, Ottoman pressure, and the sinking of the Manchester Commerce off Ireland by a German mine.
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London
Flanders
Calais
South Africa
Christian de Wet
General Beyers
Union of South Africa
Union
Maritz
General de Wet
Lord Kitchener
Angola
West Africa
Manuel
Portugal
George
Germany
Albania
Italy
Greece
England
Manchester
Ireland
Liverpool
Clyde Line
New York
Canadian
British Isles
Real frost grips Mobile area as thermometer drops to 37
On a frosty Wednesday morning Housetops bore frost and grass glistened in early sun. The crisp air brought rosy cheeks to early risers as the local forecaster’s prediction proved true with a 37 degree reading, near a freeze in Evergreen, Alabama at 30 degrees.
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Mobile
Evergreen
Ala
Death of John Rondeau in Mobile
John Rondeau a Mobile resident and Civil War veteran died suddenly at his home 53 Pine street about 1 pm Wednesday. A carpenter and builder he had lived in Mobile many years and was in his seventieth year. He is survived by his brother Capt Edward T Rondeau chief of the city detectives and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rondeau
Mobile
Raphael Semmes Camp
Pine Street
Edward T. Rondeau
soap making uses imported sodium in China and tools market in Constantinople
The report notes China importing quantities of sodium for soap production and highlights Constantinople as a strong market for carpenters tools. The item mentions trade activity and regional demand signals without detailing firms or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Old Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Darkener
An old home remedy claims Sage Tea and Sulphur will darken faded hair naturally and evenly. The recipe is simple to apply with a sponge or brush, telling how a large bottle costs 60 cents and that gray hair disappears after one or two applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussy
Brookes and Wilding urge reforms in Davis Cup and English tennis
Norman Brookes and Anthony Wilding urge radical changes to Davis Cup rules and the English singles championship format to boost interest. They propose defending champions play through title tours and starting all rounds at the same venue, with matches held on the same ground. They also favor rotating the Davis Cup venue annually, selecting Australia, England, Canada, or America for future contests.
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Norman Brookes
Anthony I. Wilding
L Ke
Wilding
Brookes
America
British Isles
Canada
Norman Brooks
Australia
England
Ansterica
Lincoln Police Sergeant Takes Murray’s Place
Lincoln police officer John Lincoln, long in charge of the lower Government street beat, is appointed sergeant succeeding Luke Murray who resigned. The Sanderson era and endorsements by local businessmen accompany the promotion. Lee Duff becomes signalphone operator, replacing George K. Cloud.
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John Lincoln
Government Street
Luke Murray
Lincoln
Lee Duff
McDillan
George K. Cloud
President urged to close Colorado mines in labor dispute
President Wilson was asked by mine strike leaders and AFL official James Lord to shut Colorado mines if operators reject the federal mediation plan. They urged not to withdraw federal troops until a solution is reached. Wilson listened and said he seeks a solution and may lack clear authority to close the mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson Wags
Jones
James Lord
Mining Department
American Federation of Labor
Colorado
Hedgewood Boy and Lady Maud C Sold at Auction for 7000
Decatur dated report says Hedgewood Boy and Lady Maud C the world's champion pacing team were sold at public auction in Taylorville to Thomas Kiser of Stonington for 7000 dollars. The horses formerly belonged to the J. C. Crabtree estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Decatur, IL
Hedgewood Boy
Lady Maud C
Taylorville
Thomas Kiser
Stonington
J. C. Crabtree
Optimism Highlighted As Chamber Tour Reaches the South
United States Chamber of Commerce officers and directors touring the South report strong optimism despite wartime losses. In Atlanta a dinner will feature John H. Fahey of Boston delivering the principal address. A B G Farquhar of Norfolk says southern farmers should rely on local banks for cotton loan aid rather than federal support.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
United States Chamber of Commerce
South
Birmingham
Ala
Chamber of Commerce
John H. Fahey
Boston
National Organization
A. BG. Farquhar
Norfolk
Protest Against Refusal of Bond for Mrs McGowan
In Pensacola a local Equal Suffrage League meeting denounced State Attorney John P. Stokes for denying bond to Mrs Florence McGowan who was indicted for murder after allegedly shooting Buster Brown at the courthouse. Attendees compared her case to a prior bond for a black suspect, claiming discrimination.
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Pensacola
John P. Stokes
Florence McGowan
Grand
Pensacola Equal Suffrage League
Minnie E. Kehoe
Bond
McGowan
County Superintendent of Education
J H Wilson Returns From East Visit
President J Howard Wilson of the Mobile Light and Railroad Company returns from the White Mountains and Atlantic City after attending the American Electric Railway Associations convention. He reports improving eastern business and anticipation of renewed European trade. He is accompanied by Mrs Wilson.
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J. Howard Wilson
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
White Mountains
New Hampshire
Atlantic City
American Electric Railway Associations
Wilson
East
Europe
Theft of shotgun in Monroeville charged
Ed Williams was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Officer Alex McCarron for an alleged shotgun theft in Monroeville Alabama. Williams remained in custody at police headquarters awaiting transfer by an officer from Monroeville.
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Ed Williams
Alex McCarron
Monroeville
Ala
Williams
Sinking of Manchester Commerce After Mine Strike
Survivors tell how the British freighter Manchester Commerce struck a mine off Tory Island, Ireland, sank in seven minutes with Captain Payne and thirteen crew lost. One lifeboat saved thirty, trawler City of London brought them to Fleetwood amid medical aid and crowds.
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Associated Press
Fleetwood
Eng
London
Manchester
Ireland
Payne
Gee
Tory Island
Canada
Farewell to Rev A C Harte in Mobile
At Arden the Round Table Club Iberville Historical Society and guests bid farewell to Rev A C Harte general secretary of the YMCA in British India who left Mobile to return to Calcutta He spoke on India’s caste life Western education and the YMCA role. Attendees included Dr Craighead Mayor Pillans and many local professionals. Light refreshments followed.
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Irwin Craighed
Round Table Club
Iberville Historical Society
Arden
Craighead
A. C. Harte
Young Men's Christian Association
British India
Mobile
Calcutta
Harte
Dr. Craighead
Mr. Harte
India
Celou
Himalayas
Harry Pillans
Brewster
Christchurch
Stewart Brooks
Frank Craighead
Messrs
Leo Brown
J. Gaillard Hamilton
W. E. P. Wilson
Louis Donald
F. W. Evans
J. T. Hogan
P. H. Clingerman
J. C. O’connell
Toulmin Gaines
C. A. Mohr
P. J. Howard
Emden and Karlsruhe credited with sinking thirty three ships
Berlin via Sayville broadcast reports Emden and Karlsruhe have sunk thirty three vessels totalling about 150000 tons. An official statement says Emden has sunk a large Japanese liner bound for Singapore. The Italian paper Stampa corroborates the tally to date.
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Emden
Karlsruhe
Associated Press
Berlin
Sayville
L. I
Singapore
Stampa
Death Dealt on Yser A Massacre
Reports from London and Paris describe brutal fighting on the Yser front with Germans vs. Allied forces. British naval bombardment resumes along the coast as German losses mount. Belgian government calls up men aged eighteen to thirty and to enroll bachelors after November 15.
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England
Bavarian Prince Wounded Report Emerges
The crown prince of Bavaria is said to command German forces on the Yser and is reported wounded. Weather threatens to affect eastern campaigns as severe winter grips between Moscow and Warsaw with snow near Minsk. Russians claim continued pressure after repulsing German forces.
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Bavaria
Yser
Moscow
Warsaw
Minsk
President endorses broad set of Democratic candidates
The president wrote letters endorsing Democratic senatorial hopefuls W. W. Black, R. B. Stevens, Edward S. Johnson, W. E. Purcell, Paul A. Husting, and re election bids of Tuttle Townsend and Baker in New Jersey. He sent blanket support to all Democratic senators and representatives up for re election and individual support to many new Democratic candidates, plus endorsements for several gubernatorial races.
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Washington
Wilson
W. W. Black
R. B. Stevens
New Hampshire
Edwards. Johnson
South Dakota
W. E. Purcell
North Dakota
Paul A. Husting
Wisconsin
Tuttle, Townsend and
Baker
New Jersey
Marshall
Underwood
Senate
House
Chamber seeks unsigned rat jingles for impartial copy
The chamber of commerce has received inquiries about who should receive rat themed jingles and whether signatures should appear. Jingles will be signed by the composer and mailed to secretary George G. Card, then typewritten for press transmission with writer names omitted to ensure impartial judgement.
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Chamber of Commerce
George G. Card
Judge denies new trial in suit of Mrs Mary Roberts
In the law and equity court Judge Berney refused a motion for a new trial in the case of Mrs Mary Roberts executrix of William Roberts against Mobile Light & Railroad Company. Roberts was awarded $5,000 for her husband's death after being run down by a car of the defendant two weeks earlier.
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Berney
Law and Equity Court
Law Side
Mary Roberts
William Roberts
Mobile Light & Railroad Company
Belgian losses reported at ten thousand along Yser canal
English newspapers cite official information estimating Belgian losses at ten thousand in the fighting along the Yser canal. Cavalry advances from Lodz threaten German communications as Germans struggle to hold Radom defenses south of Warsaw.
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Holland
Antwerp
Albert
Ykadi
Berlin
Sayville
I. S
Yser Canal
Warsaw
Lodz
Radom
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Relief for Colds
An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as rapidly clearing clogged nostrils and catarrh. It claims a one minute opening of nasal passages, relief from headache and sneezing, and disappearance of catarrh by morning with use of a small bottle from any drug store.
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Ely
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Beyers and
Unisiian de Wet
Constantinople
Mea
Texas Baseball League
Dallas
Texas
United States
Texas Mineral Springs
St. Louis
Longview
Mineral Wells
Murray
W. R. Applegrath
ASK President
Colorado Mines
Mother Jones
Farquhar
U. S
Equal Suffrage League
J. H. Wilson
Rev. A.C. Harte
Daily Mail
France
Nieuport
Dixmude
Ypres
Pretoria
Louis Botha
The
Front
Daily Telegraph
Thourout
Belgium
Fee Pall
Colin
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