Alabama Medical Association Opens Annual Session
More than three hundred physicians gather in Mobile for the Alabama Medical Association’s annual meeting at the YMCA. Dr. Harry Tutwiler Inge presides as mayor Laz Schwarz welcomes outsiders, and sessions cover reports, luncheon, a Mobile vs Memphis baseball game, and a detailed speaker lineup on medical topics.
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Alabama
Medical Association of
State of Alabama
Harry Tutwiler Inge
Inge
Mobile
Laz Schwarz
Martin Luther Malloy
Butaw
H. W. Blair
Sheffield
J. Norment Baker
Henry
School of Medicine
University of Alabama
P. J. M. Acker
Betwen Mobile
Memphis
Walter Stratton Britt
Samuel Kirkpatrick
Selma
Geo. Hamilton Stubbs
Birmingham
James Thomas Hancock
Oneonta
Burns
Lamartine Orlando Hicks
Jackson
Otis W. Little
M. D
Pennington
Wiliam Henry Oates
Thos. C. McClellan
Cochrane
Benjamin Britt Simms
Talladega
Medical meeting agenda lists lectures and speakers
On the second and third days a medical conference convenes with morning and afternoon sessions. Lectures include fevers in children vaccine treatment of pertussis and typhoid fever public health topics and surgical techniques. Notable speakers are Crile Hill Paterson Moss and Wilkinson among others with evening sessions and a reception at the Elks Home.
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Louis Edward Broughton
Andalusia
Wade Harper
Selma
Harris Pickens Dawson
Montgomery
George W. Crile
Cleveland
Ohio
Jerome Cochran
Luther Leonidas Hill
M. D
E. W. Paterson
New York City
E. T. Camp
Gadsden
H. Edmonson
Birmingham
Frank Evans Christopher
Isney
J. G. Wilkinson
Philip Ball Moss
C. Bass
New Orleans
Joseph Gilman-Winthrop
Mobil
W. Wilkinson
T. Chilton Thoringin
M. D. Montgomery
Gga
Henry Green
M D
Cr. James
Republicans Confer as 10 Appointments
A Republican party conference in Washington chose a five member committee to outline a policy on President Wilson's appointments. The panel will present its plan to the full party, with most senators favoring no broad attack and a minority pushing to confront Democrats to pressure confirmation delays. The committee includes Burton Townsend Clarke of Wyoming Lipitt and Oliver.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Taft
Burton
Townsend
Clarke
Wyoming Lippitt
Oliver
Underwood Back on Job in Wheat Bill Caucus
Washington reports Representative Underwood, recovered from illness, resumes charge of the administration wheat bill in caucus. Levy proposes free list for wheat and Fowler seeks duty increase to 15 cents a bushel. Both amendments rejected. wheat rate remains fixed by Underwood and colleagues.
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Associated Press
Washington
Underwood
Levy
New York
Fowler
Illinois
Alabama State Sunday School Convention Opens in Huntsville
The thirtieth annual Alabama State Sunday School Association meeting began at First Methodist Church in Huntsville with President R. Harris presiding. Hundreds attended as W. C. Pearce, A. L. Phillips, and R. J. Bateman were listed among leading speakers. Musical support came from M. B. Ware and others.
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Huntsville
Ala
Alabama State Sunday School Association
M. E
R. ©. Harris
Mobile
W. C. Pearce
Chicago
A. L. Phillips
The
Presbyterian Church
Richmond
R. J. Bateman
Troy
South
Weinand
E. 0. Excell
Chi
M. B. Ware
J. B. Wadsworth
Gadsden
P. E. Greene
Birmingham
Jesus Christ
Dayton residents fault federal flood protection in petition
In Washington on April 15 a Dayton petition blamed the federal government for flood damages, alleging failure to protect the Miami river channel from encroachments. Senator Pomerene presented the plea on behalf of the city, urging federal accountability for the losses.
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Associated Press
Washington
City Clean Up Campaign Drives Sanitation Efforts
Citywide cleanup under way with 200 wagonloads of trash to be removed by nightfall. Forty street department carts and wagons join regular garbage wagons for three special days to clean private premises in cooperation with the board of health.
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Joseph J. Heller
Mr. Seiter
Board of Health
Fire damages block in Columbia heart of business district
A four hour blaze in Columbia on April 15 caused about 200000 in damage in the business district. The Columbia Hotel was largely destroyed and Lorick and Lawrance hardware and grocery store burned. No explosives harmed by the fire. several hotel workers escaped, and M H Jones survived a jump from a second floor window with minor injuries. The fire’s origin remains undetermined.
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Associated Press
Columbia
8. C
Lorick & Lawrance
M. H. Jones
Alabama banking laws upheld by state supreme court
The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed key features of the state banking law in a case involving Montgomery Bank & Trust Co. and A. E. Walker, state superintendent of banks. The ruling confirms the banking department’s power to seize insolvent banks, sue for asset recovery, and the state’s authority to authorize liquidation actions.
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Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
Montgomery Bank & Trust Co
A. E. Walker
Covington Chancery Court
Justice Anderson
Banking Department
Banking Board
Walker
Montgomery & Bank & Trust Co
Bank of Geneva
Spreckels Quits to Answer Demand by Going Fishing
Louis Spreckels, superintendent of the American Sugar Refinery in Yonk rs, N Y, closed his desk and said he would go fishing with no return date. He left no address. His drastic move came as unskilled workers demanded a raise. About 1,200 men are affected.
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Associated Press
Yonkers
N. Y
Louis Spreckels
Colonel Miller Transferred to Fort Sill
Colonel Samuel W. Miller who led the base and embarkation duties for the Second Army Division in Weston Texas is ordered to Fort Sill Oklahoma to head the school there. He will be succeeded at Weston by Colonel S. J. T. Chubbs of Omaha.
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Miller
D Press
Weston, Tex
Colnel Samuel W. Miller
Second Army
Fort Sill
Okla
J. T. Chubbs
Omaha
Alabama National Guard Proposals From State Military Board
The Alabama National Guard receives recommendations from the state military board. Proposals include summer regimental encampments decision by commanding officers with governor approval, an officers' school at Fort McPherson, Ga, and an officers’ school funded by a U S government offer. A new military law draft stresses annual regiment inspections and staff duties, with funds prorated for clothing and equipment. The board will enforce provisions where possible before legislative action. No investigations into rumors in the military department were pursued.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama National Guard
O'Neal
State Military Board
Capitol
Fort McPherson
United States
Alabama Guard
Aew
Board
Military Department
Tariff Bill First Canal Toll Later Supported by Wilson
President Wilson has not spoken openly on Panama canal tolls but informally favors a treaty interpretation that would require U S vessels to pay tolls in coastwise traffic. He opposes subsidies and reportedly told Ambassador Bryce that a settlement favorable to Great Britain could emerge to ease tariff concerns.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
United States
Bryce
Great Britain
Congress
Senate actions and nominations in Congress today
The Senate received President Wilson nominations including Walter H. Page for ambassador to Great Britain and Republicans agreed not to attack Wilson’s nominations. Hitchcock introduced a Colombia claims resolution. suffrage parade hearing set for Wednesday. Kenyon proposed lobbying penalties and railroad rest hours. Cummings signaled limited votes on tariff reports. treasury report on land grant railroads paid for carrying government goods urged. Adjourned 1:40 pm. House debates tariff with agricultural schedule. rules panel weighs immediate consideration of sundry civil and Indian appropriations.
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Senate
Walter H. Page
Great Britain
Wilson
Hitchcock
United States
Colombia
Panama
Kenyin
Cummings
Secretary of Treasury
Weather notes fair, warmer with NW winds this evening
The forecast shows fair weather and rising temperatures tonight through Wednesday. Alabama and Mississippi are expected to stay clear, with lighter to moderate northwest winds and a warmer trend across the region.
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Mobile
Alabama
Mississippi
City Board Rejects Harbor Fire Boat Plan Despite Costs
Mobile city commissioners, in weekly session, declined to fund a harbor fire and patrol boat, noting annual fire protection costs around sixty eight thousand dollars. They tabled the issue, citing finances, while approving sewer work and new license fees for auto accessories.
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Mobile
W. E. P. Wilson Son
W. M. Doyle
Lyons
Pillans
Schwarz
J. R. Hagan
H.L. Wilson
Stevcore
Swann
Royal and
Conti Streets
Monroe Park
Tou
City Council
W. K. P. Wilson & Sons
Savannah
Pilans
C. A. Mohr
Mayor Schwarz
Public Health
Home Dredging
New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady Then Dips Amid Weather Outlook
Cotton futures in New Orleans opened steady with a 1 to 2 point decline on weak cables and a warm weather map. After initial trading, demand improved and prices rose 1 to 2 points over the prior close before slipping as selling intensified on forecasts of continued fair weather across the belt. End of first hour showings placed prices 2 to 5 points below yesterday’s last quotations.
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New Orleans
AMRS
VOM
Inves Ds
Aububl
New York Cotton Opens Steady to Up on Covering
Cotton futures opened steady to higher on April 15 as short covering and straddle buying supported prices. Old deliveries traded back near last night’s close while new crop stayed largely steady though dipped 2 to 8 points in early trade.
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New York
Jackson recaptured after county road gang escape
Charles Jackson who escaped from the county road gang was rearrested Tuesday morning by Deputy Sheriff Delchamps. He was serving sixty days for stealing when he fled, and three additional months is the typical sentence for escaping.
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Charles Jackson
County Road
Delchamps
Jackson
Court Sentences for Embezzlement and Related Offenses
In city court Tuesday Mose Col bert received one year and one day for embezzlement Willie Deloach was given three months for concealed weapons Charles Williams served sixty days for stealing a cheese and Noon Oliver twenty days for resisting arrest Judge Semmes adjourned the session sine die.
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Mose Colbert
Willie Deloach
Charles Williams
Oliver
Semmes
Mobile Chamber Meeting Set for Tuesday Night
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League holds its regular weekly board meeting Tuesday night at the organization's headquarters. No special matters are scheduled. The cotton rate investigation report will not be ready for some time.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League
City of Mobile Finds No Fault in Wharves Berth Case
The Mobile board of commissioners reviewed charges against Wharves Superintendent J R Hagan over the berthing of the steamer Mary B. Blees. They resolved that the complaint by H L Wilson was not sustained, noting Hagan provided a berth along the wharf within a reasonable time before loading. The commission adjourned.
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J. R. Hagan
Pillans
Board of Commissioners
City of
Mobile
H. L. Wilson
Mary &. Blees
Sloan to push federal amendment to shanghaiing law
United States District Attorney J B Sloan plans to press Congress to amend the federal shanghaiing statute to ban shipping miners on sea going vessels. He stated he will seek support from Attorney General McReynolds and the State Department after correspondence about Emmet Smith and Clarence Bailey of Columbus Georgia, runaway youths aboard the Ital bark Mincio bound for Rio. Sloan may also contact Senator Johnston and Alabama lawmakers if the appeal yields a favorable response.
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United States
J. B. Sloan
Sloan
Congress
Alexander Howard
McReynolds
Emmet Smith
Clarence Bailey
Columbus
Ital
Rio
Department of State
Rio de Janeiro
Mr. Sloan
Joseph F. Johnston
Alabama
House
Senate
Mobile Marks Century Since Raising Flag Over City
The Iberville Historical Society hosts a 8 pm celebration at German Relief Hall with Dr Dunbar Rowland delivering the principal address. Dr Rowland arrived from New Orleans to discuss Mobile's shift from Spanish to American control in 181``. The event includes a banquet, anthem, and remarks by Rev Dr Brewster.
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Mobile
Iberville Historical Society
Harry Pillans
Erwin Craighead
Society
Dunbar Rowland
Dr. Rowland
New Orleans
W. E. P. Wilson
John C. O. Connell
W. F. Tebbetts
Alfred G. Moses
Garrard Harris
Rowland
Iberville Society
Cawthon Hotel
Dr. Brewster
Christ Church
Department of Archives and History
Paris
London
Madrid
Wilkinson
Bowyer
Tensaw
Stins
Ceytano Perez
Fort Charlotte
Church
Theatre, Royal
St. Emanuel Streets
Royal Street
Theatre
St. Emanuel
Perez
Walsh
Artillerist
Butler
Lawrence
Carson
United States of America
D. A. R. Approves Towner Bill as Flood Talks Loom
The D. A. R. morning session backs the Towner bill in congress for a 300000 site for an office building west of Continental Hall. Gifford Pinchot notes Ohio and Indiana flood prevention ideas while rumors of a dark horse candidate circulate from the president general's headquarters.
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Associated Press
Washington
Scott
Towner
Congress
Continental Hall
Gifford Pinchot
Ohio
Indiana
Story
William Libbey
New Jersey
John Miller Horton
Buffalo
Mayor refuses troops in suburb of Antwerp
Antwerp April 15. A request was made to send troops as guard for a gas works in a Hoboken suburb. A battalion marched there but the mayor insisted the display was unnecessary and provocative.
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Associated Press
Antwerp
Belgium
Era
Hoboken
Strikers under Regulations in Namur Under Socialist Oversight
In Namur Belgium on April 1 strikers face strict supervision by a socialist group. Each striker is issued a red card, must report daily, and have the card stamped as part of the control system.
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Associated Press
Namur
Belgium
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H. T. Inge
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