Alabama WCTU Holds 29th Annual State Convention in Mobile
The Alabama Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathers for a four day session at Government Street Presbyterian Church in Mobile beginning Monday night. State officers Annie K. Weisel and Mary Thomas Jeffries lead a large northern and central Alabama delegation with programs, addresses, music, and youth demonstrations.
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Alabama Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Alabama
Mobil
Ody
Government Street Presbyterian Church
Annie K. Weisel
Birmingham
Mary Thomas Jeffries
Chappell Cory
East Lake
Florence Atkins
Nashville
J. P. Watters
D. A. Planck
A. Planck
See B. Hail
Mariette, Parker
Anne B. Hail
T. Haffner
Bessemer
John D. Wyker
Alice A. Woolley
A. G. Henry
Guntersville
Young People’s Branch
Loyal Temperance Legion
W. B. Lofton
Carroltor
Jefferson
Mary T. Jeffries
Morgan
Ellen Greendyke
New Decatur
Colbert and Lauderdale
Naomi C. Roper
Florence
Russell
S. R. Boykin
Seale
Autauga
Julia A. Pratt
Prattville
Cathot
D. P. Hayes
Anniston
Dallas
George Phillips
Selma
de Kalb
Ge Pate Vann
Collinsville
Etowah
B. Wadsworth
Gadsden
Lee
Jere Johnson
W. B. Smead
Boaz
P. Watters
Mobile
W.e
F. ©. Atkins
E. L.g.cke
Anna
aTwy Aeieney
Jean
F. x. Atkins
Tenn
J. ¥. Mbopreno
Solo
Ta Ering
German American Alliance Meeting Sees Parade and Program
The German American Alliance outlines a state convention agenda in Mobile with speeches, songs, and a torchlight parade. The celebration marks the 1683 Germantown colony establishment, followed by an evening program at German Relief hall and a welcome address by August Buerger.
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William Mobile
United States
Pastorious
Germantown
Royal Street
Royal
St. Michael
St. Joseph
St. Francis
Conception
Dauphin
Claiborne
St. Emanuel
Frohsinn
Mobile
Adam Hel
Adam Sieben
America
Fragmentary notice hints at chemical coagulant test topic
Fragmented lines mention acids and coagulation in a Salter Nature process context. It references a pamphlet on curability by Brights Disgr and names Van Antwerp and Fulton. Details are unclear but imply a scientific or medical discussion with solicitations for information.
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Coe
Cam Bo
van Antwerp
Joh J. Fulton
San
Avoid the Bronchial Coughs of Early Fall
Fall weather triggers bronchitis and harsh coughing says a medical ad urging prompt use of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The ad warns against substitutes and directs readers to the genuine product at Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
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Foley
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Aav
Recall of Porfirio Diaz Dominates Washington Gossip
The Associated Press reports officials in Washington debated Diaz’s possible recall to Mexico as Huerta seeks to show stability. Theories range from Diaz backing Gamboa’s bid to altering electoral harmony in Mexico City. Doubts persist on Oct 26 elections due to uprisings and transport issues, hindering nationwide voter participation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Porfirio
Huerta
Diaz
Frederico Gamboa
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico City
Republic
Mexican Congress
Vera Cruz
United States
Strike settlement expected soon at local union HQ
International Longshoremen depart white locals headquarter says strike will be settled shortly without trouble. Local President A. KR reen. penne and President examining the propositions submitted by stevedores. O'Connor said he would confer with the stevedores after reviewing the options.
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International Ne
A. KR. Reen. Penne. O'Connor
O’connor
Auction of Fine Alabama Furnishings Sets Tuesday Sale
Auction in Alabama lists a vast houseful with rooms of mahogany wardrobes dressers beds lounge chairs tables and bric a brac. Items include a 7 foot grandfather clock leather upholstered pieces china cabinets glassware and a rare Emerson piano plus a modern kitchen setup. The sale starts Tuesday September 30 1913 at 10 30 AM upstairs room 1.
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Alabama
Jardiniere
Bernia-Martin
Mobile
Mmnaire
Auctioneer Promises Value at Hammer Tap
A. A. Richards, auctioneer, notes attendees will receive value from the first hammer tap while urging nickel buyers to skip. Remember the time and place for the Banner and Flag auction.
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A. A. Richards
Mobile oyster praised in Hotel and Travel journal
The Mobile oyster industry receives high praise in Hotel and Travel, a new Atlanta monthly aimed at hotels and travel. The piece notes Alabama’s Plant oyster method, detailing planting on Grant's Pass reef to grow larger, tastier oysters and signaling strong demand and industry progress.
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Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
Alabama
Mobile’ Oyster
Grant's Pass Reef
Was Ambitious to Enter Oxford University
Wilbur Foerste a 17 year old errand boy stole 1400 dollars from a Cleveland department store to fund his plan to enter Oxford University. He told detectives he intended to sail to New York to enroll in a preparatory school with friends and employers. He said he would plead guilty on his return to Cleveland and seek the court’s mercy.
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Associated Press
W York
Oxford University
Wilbur Foerste
Cleveland
Ohio
Ohio City
Foerste
Grand
New York
Education for a Runaway Student Seeks University Path
Charles A. Strong of a Cleveland department store pledged to help Wilbur Foerste pursue a university education after he fled with 1400 dollars from Glenville High School. Foerste, a sophomore, had reportedly sought education and a brighter future, and his parents had withdrawn him from school.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Charles A. Strong
Wilbur Foerste
Glenville High School
Monroe Park Closes Summer Season With Band Concert
Monroe Park ended its summer season Sunday with Drago's band concert from 5:30 to 9 PM. William Buck Taylor thanked attendees after the slide show and film program. The park will reopen for daytime public access in fall and winter.
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Monroe Park
Drago
William Buck Taylor
Danger Signals to Women Warning Public Health Ad
A physician promotes Lydia's Prakhasa's Vegetable as a cure for ulcerative conditions linked to female health concerns. The piece asserts many American women testify to its efficacy and urges usage as a health remedy, reflecting era medical advertising.
Desperadoes Loot and Lynch Town in Destructive Night
Two armed Black men terrorized Harriston after a Memphis to New Oreana train arrival. Sheriff Hammett and posse confronted them at a seed house, where the two men were killed or hanged by a lynch mob amid gunfire from locals and arriving troops.
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Memphis
New Oreana
Natchez
Hammett
Fayette
Gillis
Harriston
Walter Jones
Ne ‘T
Gilhe
Governor Brewer
Desperadoes
Ill Jones
Lecal
Will
Walter
Tom Weeks
Weeks
Natchez Yards
Jones
Prison reform leader begins short term at Auburn prison
Thomas Mott Osborn, chairman of the state commission on prison reform, wears a convict uniform as he begins a brief stay at Auburn prison to study the system's impact on mental and physical health. He is assigned to the idle gang and will observe daily conditions and activities.
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Auburn
N. Y
Thomas Mott Os
State Commission On Prison Reform
Auburn Prison
Pannier Eias
Louisville Week of Peace Opens in Gloomy Weather
Louisville Ky Sept 29 The week of peace celebration marking a century of harmony between English speaking races began under cloudy skies. A motorboat race on the Ohio River, a children parade and a riverfront fireworks display highlighted the events.
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Louisville
Ohio
Nat Baxter Jr Dies Rural Tennessee State Senator
Nat Baxter Jr a longtime state senator from this county died early today in Nashville Tenn He also served for many years as president of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company His daughter is married to Robert Maddox former mayor of Atlanta
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Nat Baxter, JR
Nashville, Tenn
The
Tennessee Coal & Iron Company
Robert Maddox
Atlanta
Street confrontation ends in fatal shooting in Columbus
Unclear OCR text reports a serious afternoon street fight involving a Black man and a lien in Columbus resulting in a fatal shooting of an Italian man. Details and names are unreadable.
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Negro
Lian
Columbus Winnon
WILMINGTON OUTLAW WIGGINS DIES AFTER GUNFIGHT
Homer Wiggins sought to evade capture after a siege by about six policemen at a lodging house in Wilmington. He shot Policeman Sewell Scott, then killed himself with his last bullet. A note to his mother and $640 were found on his body. A false beard and wig were recovered from the room.
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Associated Press
Wilmington
Del
Homer Cleveland Wiggins
Philadelphia
Eastern Penitentiary
Sewell Scott
Wiggins
Homer
Gine
Wilmington and Philadelphia Traction Company
Father in Hospital Needs Help for Wife and Five Children
A donor withholds name gave 2 to aid Mrs William Jones and her five children after the husband and father suffered a skull fracture from a fall and is recovering in City hospital. The family lives near Whistler and the mother struggles to feed and clothe the children until he is discharged. Donations will be handed to Mrs Jones on Wednesday.
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William Jones
Whistler
Mr. Jones
German bank rate may be reduced soon
Otto von Glase tapp, vice president of the German Imperial Bank, hinted at a possible rate cut at the monthly meeting. He said the decision would depend on demands on the bank at the forthcoming settlement, though he noted these were already manageable.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Otto von Glasetapp
Imperial Bank
Nashville Man Found Dead With Rifle Shot
Charlee H. Button aged 76 an employee of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway was found dead in his room with the head blown off by a 44 calibre rifle. Blood and brain matter were on the ceiling according to reports.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Charlee H. Button
Nashville, Chattanooga
St. Louis
Alaskan Nature Films At Lyric Offer Striking Education
The Lyric Theatre opens a three day run of Beverly B. Dobbs North of 63 featuring Alaska natural history. The program blends striking scenery with educational commentary by Sidney Davies including a midnight sun sequence and polar hunts.
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Mobile
Lyric Theatre
Beverly B. Dobbs
Alaska
United States
Sidney Davies
Seattle
Wash
Klondike
Dawson
Yukon
Nome
Bering Sea
Cinematograph
Siberia
Arctic
Ready Money at Lyric Theatre Friday Matinee and Night
William A. Brady presents the three act comedy Ready Money at the Lyric Theatre with a large cast. The show, a hit in New York Chicago Boston and London, follows a hero’s quest for ready money to marry a rich girl amid family objections. Seat sale begins Wednesday at 9 o clock.
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Lyric Theatre
William A. Brady
Ready Money
James Montgomery
Maxine Elliott
New York
Cort Theatre
Chicago
Shubert Theatre
Boston
New Theatre
London
Fraternal 8 C C Benefit to Feature Mobile Tableau
Tickets for the historical tableau and benefit musicale to be staged next Monday and Tuesday at the Lyric Theatre are selling rapidly in Mobile. Dr. Frederick A. Dunster directs rehearsals as Mobile’s leading singers and amateur actors join the cast, including Mrs. Allyn Freeks, Miss Marie Shaffer, and Mr. William O. Daly among others.
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Mobile
Lyric Theatre
Southern Commercial Congress
Frederick A. Dunster
Allyn Freeks
Marie Shaffer
William O. Daly
John C. Willis
New Baptist Church Organized After Evening Service
After Sunday night services at Tabernacle Baptist Church a majority of members requested letters of dismissal, met, and organized a new Baptist church. Dr. W. P. Wilks, former pastor of Tabernacle, is expected to lead the new organization. A Tuesday meeting at Tabernacle will finalize plans and choose a location.
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Tabernacle Baptist Church
New Baptist Church
W. P. Wilks
Tabernacle Church
Tabernacle
Church and
Claiborne Streets
Kidney Pills Promise Relief for Urinary Troubles
Advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a curative remedy for backache and urinary troubles. Claims the pills purify the system, support kidney function, and ease discomfort for men with families, sponsored by Van Werp Drug Corp.
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Foley
van Werp Drug Corp
Pena
Louisville Ice Men In Mix Up With Negroes
In Louisville a fight between white men and Black workers escalated with brick throwing and weapon injuries. A white man and two Black men were wounded, with one white man hospitalized for razor and knife injuries and two Black men shot, both expected to die. An ice wagon blocked an alley as tensions flared and bricks were used by attacking groups.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Martin Huesman
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