City approves closing Oak Street for new depot access
City council adopts an ordinance closing Oak Street across the railroad right of way after a petition from abutting property owners. The move follows President Curran's Laurel visit and aims to speed a new passenger station while allowing alternative crossing and widened street options.
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Ciy
Curran
Laurel
Anud
Ghuoren ‘Streal
Oak Street
Central Avenue
Tree
Halsell
Bush
Mer
Hassell
Good Roads Train Arrives in Laurel Promoting Rural Highways
Advance agents for the Good Roads train tour the region, led by P O Munee of the Erisco Lines and A H Belton of the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago railroad. The exhibit trains travel from New Orleans to Mobile with machinery and experts to advocate road improvements. The stop is planned for Laurel in about two weeks, with ample notice to follow.
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P.O. Munee
Erisco
New Orleans
Mobile & Chicago
Laurel
Good Roads
Mobile
Iran Mobile
B.D. Ferguson
America Automobile Company
Tol Cratl
Alabama Goa
Contract 5 awarded for mammoth freight warehouse at Laurel
The New Orleans Mobile and Chicago Railroad awarded a contract for a large one story freight depot at Laurel. W A Carter of Laurel was notified his bid for the project was accepted and construction is planned to start early next month. The building will measure about 100 by 250 feet and rise two stories, prepared to handle the railroad's growing freight volume.
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New Orleans, Mobile & Chicago Railroad
Laurel
W. A. Garter
Merv Carter
Bari
Luetantis
Fie
Prasi- Hess
Ewig Bodie
Poticenan
Pris
Flea
Barker
Titanic death toll reaches 1302 in historic roll call
The report notes the Titanic disaster and lists a death toll of 1302. It details harbor confusion, a board meeting over paying matters, and municipal concerns about street and police arrangements amid the crisis. It also covers the Carpathia's rescue of survivors and ongoing investigations.
Episcopal Congregation Plans $21,000 Laurel Church
Colby of New York, the architect, has prepared plans for St. John’s Episcopal Church to be erected in Laurel this summer. The brick building, seating about 300, will include modern facilities and cost about $21,000. The site is Fifth Avenue, and the project progresses toward bids and construction.
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Episcopal Congregation
Colby
New York
Plas
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Laurel
Mat -Phil Gardner
Sit
Ian
Pennis
Fifth Avenne
Tne
Ity
Heavy Rainfall Reported Over Last 24 Hours
Observer Thomas W. Pryait records 3.03 inches of rain in the past 24 hours. The seven day total reaches 6.59 inches, exceeding typical discretionary thresholds.
Haschall Returns Seehe Paschal at Southern League event
Brice's pool room in Onk hosts a Southern League meeting with notable returns and postponed arrivals. Reburns and etch captivation are noted as part of the quiet, local sports gathering.
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Seehe Paschal
Frome Baw Cola
Anak
Binnes
At. AW. ML
Brice’ Pool Room
Prt
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Frisco Advange
Yoakum
Mammoth Freight
Agni
Front Eevaleg Owners
Dofin Daceb
Guegenheimer
Baily Argus
Dheattr
New Foundland
Carpathia
Triverk
Whee Hey
Prissengers Pela Avis
Areqy
Jess
Chesapeake Capes
Eloek
Isaden Struitiss
Onal Merchant
Beni
Guggenhedine
Mateo Meer
Wheeler
Craft Bros. Supply Co
Central Ave
Haschall
Bijou
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