President Wilson shifts Mississippi contest with marshals
President Wilson sent the Senate the nominations of J. B. Alexander and Floyd Lopez as U S marshals in Mississippi, targeting Sen. James K. Vardaman's influence. The move underscores Harrison allyship, strains Vardaman’s bloc, and signals continued patronage balancing with Sen. John Sharp Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Manning
Washington, D. C
Wilson
James K. Vardaman
Mississippi
Senate
Pat Harrison
United States
Will Vardaman
John G. Cashman
Vardaman
Harrison
Congress
Cashman
Vardanga
J. B. Alexander
Floyd Lopez
Alexander
Lopez
John Sharp Williams
Williams
Railroad administration to buy rolling stock for roads
Washington attaches high priority to the purchase of several hundred locomotives and thousands of freight cars as an early act after President Wilson signs the railroad bill. Bids will be invited from manufacturers and standards set by Director General McAdoo with advice from an industry advisory committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Railroad Administration
Wilson
McAdoo
Allen's Foot-Ease Relief For Tender Feet
An antiseptic powder advertisement promises instant relief for corns bunions and aching feet. It claims over 10 000 packages used by American British and French troops and sells for 25c with a note to not accept substitutes.
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Allen
Hyomei Promises Cure for Catarrh Via Inhaled Remedy
Hyomei claims to end catarrh and related ailments if used daily, urging readers to locate a rubber inhaler at home and start treatment immediately. The ad touts strong sales, non medicinal dosing, and a complete outfit at low cost, with healing effects described for air passages and membranes.
University Plans Bright Summer School At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill March 19 The University prepares for a large summer term with a faculty of over 50 specialists and an expanded curriculum. Notable features include special lectures by Dr Edwin Mims Prof Alphonso Smith and Deah Thomas M Balliet plus a July Fourth pageant and a summer opera. A military camp for boys 16 to 20 is popular with about 100 applicants and Captain J Stuart Allen will lead the camp at the Bingham School Asheville June 14 to July 26.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
University Summer School
Walker
Edwin Mims
Alphonso Smith
U. S. Naval Academy
University
Deah Thomas M. Balliet
Department of Pedagogy
New York University
Raper
University of Porto Rico
Boyd
Trinity College
A. Vermont
Asheville
America
France
Gustav Hagedorn
Univerity
J. Stuart Allen
Bingham School
University of North Carolina
Community Service Board
Washington, D. C
Cornell
University Military Company
Durham
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure
Frank J. Cheney declares his Toledo firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The oath, sworn December 6, 1886, notes internal use and blood-borne action. attention to testimonials and Toledo address. Notary public A W Gleason witnesses.
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State of Ohio
City of Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
BF. J. Cheney & CO
Tc.aire
Parisian sage promises hair regrowth and dandruff cure
An advertisement touts Parisian sage as a real hair saver and beautifier. It guarantees quick stopping of hair loss, new growth, and relief from dandruff and itching scalp with a money refund if not satisfied. R. R. Bellamy will supply the product and guarantee refunds.
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R. R. Bellamy
Ady
French Deputies Discuss Reprisals Over Paris Air Attacks
Paris reports a likely Chamber of Deputies debate on reprisals for air raids on Paris. The discussion follows rumors of a German offer to halt reprisals and gas use, with Clemenceau seen as opposing attacks on civilians but supporting targeted strikes within Germany on military objectives.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Central Powers
France
Clemenceau
National Council of Reformed Churches Meets in Philadelphia
A national council of the Reformed Churches representing seven Presbyterian denominations gathered in Philadelphia and will stay in session through tomorrow. The talks focus on closer relations among the seven churches and coordinated work of their missionary and benevolent boards and agencies.
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Council of Reformed Churches
Philadelphia
Council of the Reformed Churches
United States
Women Studying At Kansas State For Electrical Engineering
One hundred fifty women are enrolled at Kansas State Agricultural College pursuing electrical engineering studies, reflecting increasing gender participation in engineering education.
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Kansas State Agricultural College
Hartsville Chief of Police Killed in Shooting
Hartsville South Carolina March 19 J O Folsom chief of police was shot and killed Sunday by J H Gulledge plantation overseer The two had met at fire department headquarters and rode in the chief of the department s automobile Gulledge surrendered and was jailed at Darlington authorities are investigating the motive and details of the shooting.
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Hartsville
S. C
J. O. Folsom
J. H. Gulledge
Here
Folsom
Gulledge
Fire Department
Darlington
Bennettsville Bigamy Arrests After Charleston Pickup
E. J. Boykin known as Jack Boykin, a barber, was arrested in Charleston and brought to Bennettsville charged with bigamy. He married the sister of Mrs. Surles at a North Carolina home, then lived with her in Charleston. A Wake County indictment accuses him of abandoning his wife and children.
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Bennettsville
S. C
E. J. Boykin
Jack Boykin
Charleston
R. J. Patterson
Boykin
Surles
North Carolina
Wendell
N. C
Superior Court
Wake County
Alligator Found Dead on Little Saluda River Bank
Saluda South Carolina March 19 report a six foot four inch alligator found on the bank of the Little Saluda near Supervisor George Langford’s place. Jesse Cox discovered it and shot it through the head to confirm it was dead. The origin of the alligator’s presence remains a mystery.
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Saluda
S. C
Little Saluda River
George Langford
Jesse Cox
City Seats Sidewalks for Camp Jackson Soldiers
Columbia March 19. City Council passed a resolution allowing seats on the sidewalk edge for soldiers visiting the city. Hundreds of soldiers from Camp Jackson arrive daily and merchants will provide suitable seats for the visitors to occupy.
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Columbia
S. C
Camp Jackson
Hold Indignation Meeting In Cotton Mill Towns
Citizens in Horse Creek Valley hold indignation meetings against new passenger rates on the Augusta Aiken Railway and Electric line from Aiken to Augusta. March 19 reports meetings in Warrenville and Graniteville with more planned in the valley.
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Aiken
S. G
Horse Creek Valley
Augusta-Aiken
Electric Corporation
Aicken
Augusta
Warrenville
Graniteville
National League for Woman's Service Plans Patriotic Food Show
The National League for Woman's Service arranges a great patriotic food show to be held in New York next month showcasing community meals and display booths aimed at promoting wartime support and homefront readiness.
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The
National League For Woman’s Service
New York
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