Chamber of Commerce to Form Health and Extermination Committees
The Ways and Means body of Mobile's Chamber of Commerce expands the health effort with a larger Health and Extermination panel. A public health incinerator proposal is debated as prosecutors seek rapid action on the tax question with a Montgomery connection.
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Chamber of Commerce
Battle House Trellis Room
Taylor
Frank Yerger
C. L. Hutchisson
John Bose
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Macoolia
J.C. Thompson
Seale Harris
Rotary Club
Mobile
New Orleans
E. Q. Norton
Montgomery Chamber of Commerce
Schwarz Campaign Rally Builds Support in Mobile
An enthusiastic Schwarz for commissioner committee meeting at Saint Andrew Hotel drew over 100 prominent Mobile men. Commissioner Laz Schwarz thanked supporters, pledged health department focus, and urged victory by September 7. G. M. Van Liew named campaign chair with ward groups planning further meetings.
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Saint Andrew
Laz Schwarz
Mobile
Schwarz
Health Department
G. M. van Liew
Friends of
Commissioner Schwarz
Saint Andrew Hotel
Burglary At Northrop's Dept Store In Pass Christian
A masked white man entered Northrop's department store in Pass Christian and robbed the register of $60 before fleeing as police arrived. A tele phone operator alerted Marshal Cronovich and Deputy Sheriff Patenotte, who fired shots. The thief fired once. a pile of kodaks and items ready for theft were found. The store is the town's largest and stands opposite the Mexican Gulf Hotel.
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Pass Christian
Miss
Northrop
Cronovich
Patenotte
Mexican Gulf Hotel
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief
Summer coughs and colds threaten health and may lead to serious lung troubles. Dr King’s New Discovery relieves coughs promptly, soothes irritated throats, and helps prevent complications. Available in 50c and $1.00 bottles at your druggist. Money back if not satisfied.
State cotton mill shutdown due to repairs not war impact
Hartwell Douglass, president of the Alabama state convict department, said the Speigner mill closed for repairs and to enable convicts to harvest crops. He noted annual summer shutdowns and that European conflict has boosted mill prices, with 900 to 1,000 bales expected from state farms. The mill will reopen at full capacity.
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Montgomery
Ala
Speigners
Hartwell Douglass
State Convict Department
Douglass
Alabama
Speigner
Germans Finish Vise Destruction Burned After Fire
A Times dispatch from The Hague reports Germans completed burning Vise after a prior blaze. All residents crossed into Holland. fourteen refugees died en route to Maestricht. Amsterdam says Vise burned again on Saturday night. Germans allegedly vowed to destroy the city after shootings blamed on citizens. Most able men arrested and sent to Aix-la-Chapelle for trial.
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London
The
Times
Aix-la-Chapele
Express Money Orders to Europe Stopped
Money orders of the Southern Express Company are only accepted to Canadian and Cuban points at present. Other foreign country payments are received at the owner's risk and may be delayed. The order comes from headquarters and applies at all express offices in the United States.
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Southern Express Company
Holbrook
United States
Selma Banks Receive Treasury Funds To Aid Cotton Trade
Selma Alabama banks expect to receive between 200000 and 250000 by noon from the United States government for moving the cotton crop in Central Alabama. Businessmen urge farmers to hold cotton for a better price after the European war, noting banks may advance funds against receipts at lawful rates if cash is needed.
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Selma
Ala
City National
Selma National Banks
United States
Alabama
Sheriff Hood vows to contest $600 ruling in Alabama
In Montgomery on August 18, Sheriff Hood of Montgomery county refused to obey a state board decision ordering payment of $600 from his office. The examiner Charles L. Townes charged gross negligence in handling prisoner commitments and announced the dispute will be fought in court as other sheriffs monitor the case and await final rulings.
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Montgomery
Ala
Sheriff Hood
Montgomery County
State Board of Compromise
Hood
Charles L. Townes
Examiner of Public Accounts
Pensioner Declines Alabama State Pension
In Montgomery on August 18, a Troy resident and new postmaster T. E. Hill asked the Alabama pension department to remove his name from the state rolls. He states his new salary as postmaster makes him ineligible to receive a pension.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Pension Department
Alabama
T. E. Hill
Troy
Woodrow Wilson
Hill
Argentine Chamber Approves Embassy in Washington
The Argentine chamber of deputies passes a bill to establish an Argentine embassy in Washington by fifty eight to sixteen votes. The action marks a formal exchange of diplomatic presence in the United States.
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Buenos Aires
Arg
Argentine Chamber of Deputies
Washington
Marconi Offers Aid To Italy As War Looms
William Marconi, pioneer of wireless telegraphy, writes from Rome that he will return to Italy to offer scientific assistance for the war effort if his expertise is needed, stating his readiness to help with his arm’s knowledge.
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Associated Press
Rome
William Marconi
Italy
Point Hotel Closed After Lightning Strike
Point Clear hotel suffered a minor lightning hit that damaged the roof of the kitchen and prompted guests to depart. The hotel formally closed on Monday morning as management reported the storm’s light impact and swift repairs with no injuries.
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Point Clear Hotel
Baby Cured of Eczema by Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Mrs Arma Lee reports her baby suffered severe itching and disfiguring eczema until using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. After four days relief followed by six months of treatment, the child slept better and was cured completely. Publication dated March 24 1914.
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Carnpeake
Arma Lee
Advertising Pitch for Cuticurs and Cutl cure Ointment
An advertisement offers liberal samples of Cuticurs Soap and Cutl cure Ointment with a 32 page Skin Book free upon request. Request via postcard to Gaticurs, Dept. J Sosten, urging readers to act through druggists and dealers worldwide.
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Gaticurs
Dept. J Sosten
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