Four New Buoys Authorized for Entrance 10 Bay
A letter from B. B. Dorry, inspector of the eighth lighthouse district, to Mobile Chamber of Commerce chair T. W. Sims outlines adding two gas lighted buoys and two second class can buoys at the entrance to Mobile Bay. One whistle buoy will move west 350 yards, and Dixie Island buoy 2A will be discontinued. Knoll Bellbuoy 2 will be moved and kept only Jan 1 to May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Bay
T. W. Sims
Chamber of Commerce, Marine Affairs Committee
B. B. Dorry
Dorry
Chamber of Commerce Marine Affairs Committee
New Orleans
W. Sims
Mobile Chamber of Commerce & Business League
Mobile
Ala
Bureau of Light’houses
Bar
West Bank
Sand Island
Dixie Island
Election officers named in ordinance for September 1 city election
Returning officers inspectors and clerks for the election to fill the city commissioner seat are named in an ordinance adopted at an adjourned city commission meeting. Mayor Schwarz Commissioner Lyons attended while a party member asked to be excused. The ordinance with the full list is published elsewhere in this issue as an advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwarz
Lyons
Resinol Ointment and Soap Provide Skin Relief
Resinol Ointment aided by Resinol Soap stops itching instantly and heals eczema rash ringworm tetter and other skin eruptions. It smooths pimples redness and dandruff and soothes sunburn. Described as not an experiment and widely prescribed by doctors for eighteen years. Available through druggists with a trial offer from Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Doyle Fined Under Move On Ordinance
The Mobile move on ordinance upheld a fine of 25 dollars or 50 days in jail for W. M. Doyle a Socialist leader. He was arrested for speaking on the Conception and Dauphin streets corner and posted 250 dollars appeal bond. Doyle released after bond signing by Meyer Jacoby and J O Acree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
W. M. Doyle
Socialist Party
Recorder’s Court
Conception
Dauphin Streets
Doyle
Jesse F. Hogah
Matthew Brewster
Dr. Brewster
Alabama
Robert E. Gordon
Jesse F. Hogan
Police Department
Hogan
Boykin B. Boone
Supreme Court
Gordon
W. W. Pearson
Warren F. Burch
Schwarz
Dauphin
Conception Streets
Meyer Jacoby
Schwartz and Jacoby
J.O. Acree
Savelle Rejoins Customs Service as Statistical Clerk
Miles D. Savelle returns to the customs service at the custom house after leaving three years ago to pursue photography. H. G. Ashley announces Savelle’s temporary appointment as statistical and marine clerk to fill the vacancy created by Sidney Steinau’s promotion. A civil service exam Saturday will determine permanent appointment. Savelle will take over Reed's Studio duties, turning them over to George A. Frédin who will remain in government service here for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles D. Savelle
Customs Service
Custom House
H. G. Ashley
Savell
Sidney Steinau
I. F H. Hide
Civil Service
Reed
George A. Fréd
No union label on Doyle circulars in Mobile
A Socialist rally flyer for W. M. Doyle prompted questions about a union stamp. Doyle said printing occurred last winter without a union stamp to save cost, while union officials noted stamps are normally added in union shops unless requested otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DOYLE
W. M. Doyle
Mobile
Dauphin
Conception Streets
Socialist Party
Wnton
Mr. Doyle
O. Wilson
Typographical
Wilson
Growth in Mobile Banks Reported as Deposits Rise
The Bank of Mobile and two other Mobile banks report increased business as of August 6. Bank of Mobile resources total 1,691,569.94 with 671,771.40 in individual deposits and 585,970.54 in time certificates. First National Bank shows 2,984,630.03 in deposits and 604,392.60 in time certificates, with total resources 4,917,274.81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Mobile
National Banking Association
First National Bank of Mobile
First National Bank
Local Paper Firm Forms Evening Post Publication
The Post Publishing Company is incorporated for 15000 to publish a daily afternoon newspaper named Evening Post. Principal stockholders are W. P. Cothran and Charles H. Allen with McMillan and Tonsmeire holding two shares each. An excursion from Mobile to Pensacola is planned for August 18 to 20, and another to Montgomery and Birmingham for August 25 to 28. W. M. LeGear loses fingertip in a coffee grinder accident. Cases of concealed weapons and labor disruption move to August 23 and 28. Warranted vagrancy case against Tillman Schimpf. wife alleges abandonment in Birmingham. bond posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post Publishing Company
Evening Post
W. P. Cothran
Charles H. Allen
T. Douglas McMillan
Mobile County
Henry Tonsmeire
McMillan
Messrs, Cothran and Allen
Messrs-Mean
Tonsmeire
H. C. Geron
Louisville and Nashville
Mobile
Pensacola
Fla
Gopher City
Montgomery
Birmingham
Tillman Schimpf
Benners
Common Pleas Court
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens System
An 19th century ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming it enriches the blood and strengthens the whole system to withstand the depressing effects of the summer season. The wording emphasizes fortification and resilience through its tonic formula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GROVE
Fraternal Pageant Assured for Panama Celebration
James E. Cahall returns from New Orleans where fraternal leaders from the Ancient Order of Druids Colombian Woodmen Forresters of America Ben evolent Knights of America Order of Owls and Woodmen of the World agreed to back the Panama Canal opening pageant in Mobile. They plan uniformed teams bands and a French Historical Society section. Cahall to Pensacola next week for further interest and a joint committee meeting is set at the Battle House tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Cahall
New Orleans
Crescent City
Mr. Cahall
St. Charles Hotel
Ancient Order of Druids
Forresters of America
Benevolent Knights of America
Order of Owls
French Historic Society
Ing
Panama Canal
Mobile
French Historian Society
Cahall
Scotland
Pensacola
Fla
Battle House
Chicagoans Seek Mobile Data to Inform Inquiries
J H McIlary of the Chicago Daily Inter Ocean asks Mobile officials through the mayor for all available data on industrial conditions and port facilities. He notes Chicago readers’ interest in docking upgrades tied to the Panama Canal and potential shipping shifts to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
J. H. MclLary
Chicago Inter Ocean
Mobile Commercial Organization
Meyer Schwarz
New York
Staples Horror Yet 10 Be Probed
The Staples disaster, which injured many, will be probed by government steamship inspectors after the wreck is removed to Mobile by Campbell and Gorman, owners of the steamer. The hull is being raised and towed to Mobile late this month after Tombigbee locks reopen. Officials will fully inspect boilers and machinery before repairs. Campbell and Gorman bought the wreck for 500 dollars at public auction and plan to repair and refit it as a river steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dhe Staples
Mobile
Campbell and Gorman
Marine Construcction and Docking Company
Messrs
Tombigbee
Campbell
Gorman
Camp Johnston Named After Late Senator Johnston
Battalion and regimental drill dominate Camp Johnston activities. Dress parade announced the camp was named Camp Johnston in honor of the late Senator Joseph F. Johnston. Morning drill began at 7 o clock after 5 15 reveille with orderly conduct and limited visitors expected, a ladies day planned later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Johnston
C. K. Knox
Joseph F. Johnston
Knox
Digestit promise for indigestion appears in ad text
A health advertisement urges readers to avoid stomach starvation and promotes Digestit as a new basic treatment for indigestion gastritis and dyspepsia. It claims the tablets act on food not stomach and include a customer testimonial from St Clair Ave Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
France
St. Clair’ Ave
Cleveland
Ohio
van An
Bridge Obstruction Complaint Sparks Special Mobile Meeting
Taylor Lowenstein & Co. files complaint about Louisville and Nashville draw bridge over One Mile Creek hindering barge passage. Mobile River Commission schedules a 11 o clock Thursday session at City Hall to consider repairs. Mayor Laz Schwarz chairs. new river commission maps delivered for record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor, Lowenstein & Co
Louisville and Nashville
One-Mile Creek
Mobile River Commission
Laz Schwarz
One- Mile Creek
Taylor, Lowenstein Company
River Commission
Gormley Fined for Striking Union Leader in Court
In a labor meeting clash M C Gormley struck Louis Barnett, president of the timber workers, prompting Judge Chamberlain to fine him $25 or twenty days hard labor. Barnett testified that Gormley tried to speak but was silenced by Barnett’s ruling. The incident led to Gormley remaining jailed Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Gormley
Chamberlain
Gormley
Louis Barnett
Timber Workers
Barnett
Personalities visiting city guests and locals at Battle House and Cawthon hotels
Mrs P G Coleman and Miss Minnie Larkin of Demopolis Ala arrive Monday night and stay at the Battle House. Capt J G Johnson leaves for ten days vacation on the Eastern shore. W D Nesbitt and KE executive Lee Higdon Jr of Birmingham visit the Cawthon hotel to inspect repairs and business matters. W H Andrews wife and Miss Bessie Andrews with Miss Clara Matthews of Thomasville Ala visit the city. Mrs H N Stokes of New Orleans stays at the Battle House. Pp F Hermann J P Peters L V Nichols H C Farville Chicago businessmen stay at the Battle House. George R Brewer of Birmingham on business and leisure stays several days at the Cawthon. Mr and Mrs C W Hill return to Avondale after visiting Miss Ida Arata at Battles Ala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Coleman
Minnie Larkin
Demopolis
Ala
Battle House
J. G. Johnson
W. D. Nesbitt
Magnolia Warrant and Compress Warehouse Company
Lee Higdon, Jr
Birmingham
Cawthon_ hotel
Nesbitt
Chicago
Ill
George R. Brewer
Cawthon Hotel
C. W. Hill
Ida Arata
Battles, Ala
Avondale
Foley Kidney Pills Prove Safe Cure Claim in Kentucky Ad
The daughter of A Mitchell of Bagdad Kentucky suffered kidney trouble but after taking Foley Kidney Pills she recovered. The ad claims women are more prone to kidney issues and touts the medicine as safe dependable and free of habit forming drugs from Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mitchell
Bagdad
Mitchell
van Antwerp Drus Corporation
Striker Faces New Warrants Over Work Interference
William H. Walker a striking ship carpenter who had been fined and discharged faces two warrants issued by William Watson vice president of the Ollinger Bruce Dry Dock Company accusing him of preventing workers from going to the plant and hindering peaceful industry. Walker posted bond at the county jail for his appearance in the inferior criminal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Walker
S. B. Christie
Dauphin
Royal Streets
Recorder’s Court
William Watson
Ollinger-Bruce Dry Dock Company
F. W. Hermann
Walker
Ollinger-Bruce Company
Negro Knights of Pythias Grand Court in Alabama Meeting
The Grand Court of Calanthe opened with prayers and addresses urging higher moral standards for African Americans. Carrie A. Tuggle condemned loafers and criminals and urged industry and thrift, while H. Roger Williams welcomed delegates. A street parade and concert followed as editors and dignitaries spoke on opportunities and needed financial facilities for farmers and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sac
Negro Knights
Pythias
Grand Court
Calanthe
Carrie A. Tuggle
South
D. B. Bullock
Mobile
J. C. Cook
Selma
Tuggle Institute
Jesus
O. W. Adams
Birmingham Reporter
Joseph & Jones
Cincinnati
Ohio
Supreme Counsellor
Supreme Meeting
Baltimore
Maryland
H. Roger Williams
Two Little Legislation For Farmer Speech
The article argues federal policy should aid farmers directly and align with banking reform. It contends farmers have been assumed to have natural advantages and can feed the world, urging deliberate legislation addressing their real needs. It notes past gaps in federal action and calls for wiser, knowledge driven reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Inferior Criminal Court Fines Trio
In the inferior criminal court Charles Fleming was fined $5.30 or ten days in jail. William McQuine, caught riding an L. and N. train, was fined $10 or ten days. George Price, charged with gaming on Sunday, was fined $25 or twenty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seser
Inferior Criminal Court
Inferior
Charles Fleming
William McQuine
George Price
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dorry Lees Chamber of Commerce
Move ON
Rene Ecorder Gordon
Savelle
Dave S. Bauer
First National
W. M. LeGear
Weinacker Brothers
Government
Catherine Streets
L. Kling
A. Kling
Home Industry Iron Works
G. L. Smith
Smith
Joseph Mahler
Panama
Staples
Adv
SAY L.& N. Bridge
Saftey
Mobile’s
Grand Lodge of Negro Pythians
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Executive
Vane
Stearns’ Electric
Stearns’ Electric Paste Co
Chicago, Ill
Crichton Lumber CO
G. Hardy Smith
ST. Michael Street
ROCHE
BURKE
Undertakers
St. Joseph
State
Nelson & Bailey
S. Royal ST
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