Dining car waiter promoted to conductor on railroad
Special to The Item. Comers Ala Sept 17. C H Paul a Negro rose from waiter to dining car conductor, possibly the only Negro to serve a railroad in that role, per Capt George W ily traveling passenger agent of the Southern Pacific who traveled from Houston Texas on a special train loaded with Negroes headed to a national event.
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C. H. Paul
George Wily
Southern Pacific
Houston
Tex
Brief Rise and Roles of a Negro Baptist Convention Journeyman
A short rise in Paul’s career ended after reaching Houston. He began as a dining tar conductor, then was assigned to New Orleans. The railroad chose the top Negro waiter for exclusive Negro guest service, appointing the next best as chef. Only Bly and the assistant road superintendent were white aboard, with a drawing room.
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Paul
Houston
New Orleans
Bly
Rubber output rises as Peruvian Indians shift to humane treatment
Washington reports improved conditions in the Putumayo district of Peru where formerly abused Indians are now protected and paid wages and food, leading to a notable increase in rubber production. The prefect of Putumayo relayed the state department that the old system has given way to humane treatment, ending the flee-now-work pattern.
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Washington
Putomayo
Peru
Howard
State Department
Mystery Accomplice Linked to Snead Murder Case
In Amarillo on September 16, authorities pursued a mysterious accomplice alleged to plotted with J. B. Snead in the murder of Al G Boyce Jr. The case centers on Snead’s alleged motive tied to his wife eloping with Boyce. The Potter county grand jury, after thirty witnesses, found an accomplice who vanished after the shooting. A Fort Worth trial for killing Captain Al G Boyce Sr. is set for November.
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Amarillo
Texas
J. B. Snead
al G. Boyce, Jr
Snead
Boyce
Fort Worth
al. G. Boyce
Potter County
Yee
Papeetihe
Weather map reports fair conditions with regional contrasts
Generally fair and warm east of the Mississippi while the Rocky Mountains and Pacific coast stay cold and dry with many stations below freezing. A rapid temperature rise occurs in west Montana due to a north barometric low. Mobile sees little change tonight through Wednesday as area high pressure lingers. Albany forecaster notes. Pale Delicate Women and Girls GROVE'S TASTE LESS CHILL TONIC advertised.
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Mather
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Coast
Montana
Mobile
Novel wedding at Los Angeles.
Los Angeles September 16 Mrs Heloise Chandler daughter of Philadelphia socialite Mrs Julia David Chandler now living in Los Angeles and Charles VW Wash ...
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Los Angeles
Heloise Chandler
Julia David Chandler
Philadelphia
Charles Vw.wash
Women's Hair Made Glorious
An advertisement touts Karisien Sage Parisian Sage as a safe hair restorer with a 50 cent large bottle, promising dandruff cure in two weeks, stop to falling hair and itching, plus a pleasant perfume. It warns against substitutes and credits Giroux with promotion.
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Karisien Sage
America
Giroux
Unsure fragment hints at medical condition in 19th century text
Fragment mentions dropsy and possible treatment notes in an archaic context. It references medical issues and early approaches without clear events, dates, or named individuals.
Pasadena Couple Wed Under Unconventional Freedom Pact
Miss Chandler and Mr Washbourne wed by a justice of the peace after signing a private contract years in the making. The document asserts personal and economic freedom within marriage and proposes shared parenting duties and equal income sharing, arguing marriage should not bind either partner.
The Men Who Succeed Must Hold Health as Foundation
The article extols energy and endurance for leaders of large enterprises. It asserts success demands health and warns that ailment equals failure, praising Electric Bitters as a quick restorative, noting four bottles as the remedy.
Five-Man Race for Wool Sack in Alabama Supreme Court
In Alabama on September 17, five candidates for associate justice of the state supreme court emerge from different regions: Knox Aniston Nesmith Birmingham Nathan Sheffield Perry Thomas Eufaula Torrey Mobile. No appointment today as governor and state education chief attend a Tuscaloosa university trustees meeting on medical college integration. Patterson seeks U.S. Senate. Joe Creath wins Tenth district seat on the committee after a heated vote with Democratic leaders present. executive session limits outsiders except reporters.
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Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
John B. Knox
Anniston
C. C. Nesmith
Birmingham
Joseph H. Nathan
Sheffield
BE. Perry Thomas
Eufaula
H. J. Willingham
Birmingham Medical College
Mobile
West Washington Market Fire Levels Gansevoort Stalls
A major fire on the North River waterfront near West Washington or Gansevoort Market destroyed sixty stalls, causing about a quarter of a million dollars in damage. Fire and water ruined each stall in the market district.
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New York
New West Washington
North River
Snow and frost hit Montana crops in September
Four inches of snow fell across Billings and eastern Montana but melted within hours. Frost damage reported by Trig damaged crops seriously this morning.
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Billings
Montana
Trig
Tennessee Senatorial Primary Finally Fixed
In Nashville the Democratic state committee voted 10 to 9 to refuse to rescind the November 5 primary in which former Governor Malcolm Rice is a candidate. The decision upholds the established primary schedule.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Democratic State Committee Today
Malcolm Rice
Poslam Promises Quick Cure for Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Poslam for eczema acne and other skin conditions. It claims first application relieves itching and accelerates healing, with Poslam Soap advertised as a soothing antiseptic for nursery use. Van Antwerp Drug Corp. and other druggists sell Poslam. free samples offered by Emergency Laboratories in New York.
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van Antwerp Drug Corp., Inc
West 25Th Street
New York City
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