Coastwise Lines Fear Admission of Foreign Ships
Officials of the American Steamship Association warn that hasty action by Congress to permit American register for large transatlantic ships could harm the U S merantile marine. President H B Raymond urges careful revision of marine law to avoid admitting foreign vessels to coastwise trade. Dogs are observing sidewalk displays of foodstuff.
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Associated Press
New York
American Steamship Association
Washington
Congress
American Register
H. B. Raymond
Association
Simple Home Remedy for Wrinkled Faces
Thousands seek instant results from costly wrinkle removers. A home face wash made with Saxolite and witch hazel promises quick improvement. Mix an ounce of Saxolite with half a pint of witch hazel and apply daily as a refreshing lotion for a firmer feel.
Sealed coal and kindling bids for Alabama Capitol supply
Secretary of State of Alabama invites sealed proposals until noon August 22 1914 to furnish coal and kindling wood to the state for two years starting October 1 1914. Maximum prices fixed six dollars per ton and two and a half cents per bundle. Deliver to Capitol Montgomery. Bids after time rejected. Cyrus B Brown Secretary of State.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Acton
Helena
Aetna
Blackton
Climax
Cahaba
Black Creek
Coleanor
Dixie
Montevallo
Cyrus B. Brown
Printing and binding bids sought by Alabama Secretary of State
The Alabama Secretary of State in Montgomery invites sealed bids to print and bind state documents for two years starting October 1 1914. bids must follow the 1907 code with amendments and will be opened August 22 1914. late bids will be rejected and the right to reject all bids is reserved.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Cyrus B. Brown
Secretary of State
Day Trip Tickets at Coden Sunday Only
Tickets sold Sunday allow round trip travel to Coden with return on Monday for 75 cents. The offer specifies Sunday validity for both directions.
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Coden
Mobile children celebrate birthday with party at Empire Theatre
The Mobile Item greets children born on August 1 across various addresses from 1901 to 1911 and invites them to celebrate with a birthday picture party this afternoon at the Empire Theatre inviting the children to bring five friends. Tickets mailed. Children under 16 should send full name address and birthdate to the Children’s Editor two days before their birthday.
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Joseph H. McNamee
S. Conception
George H. Jones
Congress St
Benito J. Escobedo, Jr
Cedar Point Rd
Wilbert Dougherty
Pearl and
Bazil
Thomas Cahall
New St. Francis
Empire Theatre
Ultimatums from Russia and France Threaten War
France and Russia declare it folly to expect a peaceful end to the international crisis as diplomatic talks stall. England's Berlin efforts failed and any hopeful gleam was snuffed out, with war now seen as only hours away according to French officials.
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England
Berlin
Foreign steamship lines suspend transatlantic sailings
The article reports widespread suspension of Hamburg-America and North German Lloyd liner sailings between America and Europe as tensions rise. Vessels such as the Vaterland Kronprinz Wilhelm and Barbarossa cancel departures. Russian, French, and German consulates increase activity while importers pause buying as rates rise and exports may be restricted.
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Willehad
Canada
Liegd
Europe
Hamburg-American Line
Vaterland
President Grant
New York
Russian-American Line
America
Russia
Kursk
Libau
West Indies
Panama
Allemania
Thi City
Lloyd Linea
Germany
Time Limit of Ultimatum Expires at Noon
Berlin reports the German Russian mediation plan faltered as Russia orders full mobilization. Emperor William warned mediation risked safety of the empire, and sought defensive measures after telegraphing to Emperor Nicholas. Vienna awaited a decision on mediation with Britain joining Germany.
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Berlin
Russia
William
Austria - Hungary
Vienna
Great
Nicholas
German Empire
German Chancellor Addresses Berlin Demonstrators in Window Speech
The German imperial chancellor spoke to a huge Berlin procession from his official residence window. He urged peace in forty four years of peaceful labor and warned war would be chosen only to defend existence and national honor if necessary. Enthusiastic cheers and the national anthem followed.
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Bismarck
William the Great
Marshal von Moltke
William
Europe
Frederick Charles
Brandenburg
Russians Enroll Reservists Amid Stirring Scenes in St Petersburg
At 6 o'clock this morning enrollment of Russian army reservists began at a hundred centers in St Petersburg. Crowds of women and children accompanied their husbands and fathers to stations while priests blessed the reservists as they marched through the streets singing hymns.
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ST. Petersburg
Batteries for Today in Atlanta and New Orleans Series
In Atlanta the Birmingham at Atlanta game faces rain threats with Thompson Tyree for Birmingham and Johnson Dilger for Atlanta. In New Orleans Weaver Quarders are set to start the final New Orleans Chattanooga game as Daggs aims for a series win. Graham catches Chattanooga with Higgins behind the plate. Weather clear with 3 30 p m start listed.
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Atlanta
Birmingham
Thompson
Tyree
Johnson
Dilger
New Orleans
Weaver
Quarders
Dagbbs
Graham
Chattanooga
Higgins
Health Authorities Recommend Sweet Dreams Mosquito Remedy
Health officials urge using Sweet Dreams to combat malaria by eradicating mosquitoes. They tout Sweet Dreams as the mosquito’s master, with large top bottles selling for 15 cents at major drug stores. Substitution by Witeenes Tones Drug Co, Wadv, is noted as unlikely.
Drowned New Orleans Man Recovered Off Biloxi Beach
The body of a about fifty year old man from New Orleans was recovered in Mississippi Sound near Reynor Street Biloxi Friday after drowning Thursday night. He wore a gray beard and white hair and his name was not released. It was unclear whether the death was accidental or intentional and relatives denied he was the Rev. P Gerentinou of New Orleans.
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Biloxi
Miss
Mississippi Sound
New Orleans
Reynor Street
Rev
P. Gerentinou
Gerentinou
Judge Ben Lindsey Sees Newport Society Critique
New York July 29 Judge Ben B Lindsey returned from Newport and said he met only two sincere, serious minded women Mrs O H P Belmont and the Duchess of Marlborough He contrasted Newport society with the shop girl who was recently convicted for stealing $15 noting the shop girl has a family to support on $7 a week He argued circumstances shape virtue and vice saying nobody is wholly good or bad
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New York
Newport
Ben B. Lindsey
Gilded City
O. H. P. Belmont
Duchess of Marlborough
Volume notes on ball players and upcoming games
The article reviews recent performances and standings across leagues. It highlights Heine's solid pitching, Lord as a key manager, and O'Dell's standout season. It references teams Mobile, Giants, Philadelphia, Chicago Feds, and Nashville, with matchups at Morroe field and Birmingham series underway.
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Nashville
Mobile
Morroe Field
Hogg
Kroh
Schmidt
Gibson
Lord
Gudger
Towssend
Hutler
Birmingham
Umpire Kel lum and President Kavanaugh in clash after rain
A near riot followed a lengthy rain delay as Manager Smith and Umpire Kellum exchanged blows and insults over ground conditions. The Birmingham Crackers and league officials blamed Judge Kavanaugh for poor umpiring while Kircher’s conduct drew criticism.
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Kellum
Kavanaugh
Aarons
Smith
Win Kellum
Crackers
Birmingham
Steppingon
Teader
Billy
Little Napoleon
McConnell
Amby McConnell
Welch
Mctonnell
Hack Eibel
Bill
Bill Smith
Little Rock
Ark
Buffalo
George Kircher
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Relief
An early 20th century ad warns summer coughs and colds are dangerous and may cause lung trouble. It touts Dr King’s New Discovery as soothing antiseptic relief that stops coughing, prevents complications, and improves well being. Bottles cost 50 cents to 1.00 with satisfaction guaranteed.
Empire Amusements Show Multiple Early 20th Century Films
The Empire presents The Identification starring J P McGowan Helen Holmes and Charles Williams as the feature. Biograph comedies Gwendolyn the Sewing Machine Girl and Search the Scientific Detective also shown with leads Miss Bea Martin Gilbert Gregory and William Mandeville. Vita graph offers His Kid Sister with Margaret Gibson Alfred D Vossburgh. Selig circus short Muff. Broncho Billy and the Gamber with G M Anderson. Marguerite Clayton has a prominent role.
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the Empire
J. P. McGowan
Helen Holmes
Charles Williams
Margaret Gibson
Alfred D. Vossburgh
Selig
Harry Lonsdal
G. M. Anderson
Marguerite Clayton
Lucrative Civil Service Posts Open for Applicants
A list of upcoming civil service openings in Mobile includes positions such as Marketing specialist for cotton seed products, plant physiologist, graduate nurse and dietitian, entomological ranger, junior physical chemist, junior engineer draftsman, clerk for the Panama Canal Service, and a library cataloguer. Salaries range from 720 to 3,000 dollars with exam dates from August 10 to September 9.
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Mobile
Panama Canal Service
Frederic couple sued for false arrest in damages case
Edward Singleton filed suit in the law and equity court against Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Frederic of South End for 1000 dollars alleging false arrest. Singleton was charged with larceny on their complaint and acquitted in the inferior criminal court.
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Edward Singleton
Law and Equity Court
Charles P. Fredéric
South End
Singleton
Inferior Criminal Court
Henderson Silent on Appointments He Will Make
Charles Henderson Alabama's next governor will not discuss his future appointments until after the November general election. He says he is only the party nominee and will refrain from public declarations on patronage. The piece lists numerous high level posts and county offices expected to be filled, especially in Jefferson Mobile Montgomery counties.
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Montgomery
Charles Henderson
Alabama
Henderson
State Convict Board
State Tax Commission
State Banking Department
Jefferson
Mobile
Jefferson County
State Convict Department
Fisherman Bets On Patient Fish In Cautious Catch
A fisherman risks hoping the fish stay wary as he pursues a sizable catch, wagering patience and timing over speed. The tense test hinges on quiet waters and stubborn fish resisting the lure.
Ingrown Grouch Urges Acceptance Despite Grudge
A sharp-edged dig suggests a stubborn individual should choose cooperation over lingering hostility. The remark frames a conflict between stubborn pride and practical accord, hinting at social friction and the push for smoother relations.
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Clarence Walker
J. Franklin Baker
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Demmitt
Fournier
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Philadelphia
Chicago Feds
Dave Robertson
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Barons
Kniseley
Chicago Cubs
Jo Townsend
McDonald
Stewart
McBride
Covington
Ellam
Molesworth
Atlanta Constitution
The
Empire
C. P. Frederic
Cuticura
Boston
Athens College
Athens
Fothille
Oak Ten
Uate
Waite
Mary Korman Moore
Din
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