New York Investors Eye Mobile County Development
Mr. P. B. Taylor of New York and associates plan investments in Mobile County including a hotel, parks, and other construction at Harrieta to boost tourist trade. E A Boyer of Albany confirms the contract and says homeseekers will be attracted, while Taylor praises Mobile climate after relocating from the Hudson River area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile County
P. B. Taylor
New York State
Taylor
E. A. Boyer
Albany
Demonstration Plantation Company
Mobile District
Boyer
Harrieta
Mobile
Hudson River
Railroads, Wilson Face Off Over Arbitration and Eight Hour Day
Leaders of 35 railroad presidents met with President Wilson at the White House to discuss arbitration as a method to settle labor disputes and the push for an eight hour day. Rail executives argued they spoke only for their lines, while the broader managers’ committee lacked unified authority. Public sentiment efforts intensified on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
White House
Unhappy Are Wives of Birmingham 25 Ask Divorce in Month
Birmingham chancery court sees a surge in divorces with 25 suits filed since August 1, averaging nearly two a day. Deputy Register L A Freeman notes the rapid rise and wonders if lingering June romances are ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
aAug
Chancery Court
L. A. Freeman
Wilson proposes eight hour day in railroad dispute
President Wilson announces a plan to substitute an eight hour day for the ten hour day in railroad practices and agreements. He argues the change is fair and broadly supported by society while noting railroads must consider adjustments for stockholders and operations. The stance comes as rail presidents meet to decide on wage and hour questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Overtime Pay Debate Pauses as Eight Hour Day Studied
A speech proposes postponing extra pay for overtime and railroad demands while awaiting real world results on eight hour work shifts. The speaker vows to seek evidence before pushing changes, emphasizing prudence amid evolving facts.
Puss in Boots Jr Finds Home and Mystery
Puss Junior travels with the farmer's daughter to her home after a long day. The farmer’s wife serves supper as the pair rest in the house while the father remains away. The tale ends with Puss too tired to question the farmer about the famed Puss in Boots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puss Junior
Puss
Dobbin
Cat
Puss In Boots
Joint Meeting on Port Facilities Postponed
The joint meeting of the state harbor commission and the city commission with shipping agents railroad presidents and property owners is postponed to October 12. Dr. A G Ward announced the postponement on the suggestion of F G Blair and George Crawford. Prominent railroad officials plan to attend to study port facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Harbor Commission
City Commission
A. G. Ward
F. G. Blair
George ©. Crawford
Proposal for Congress to Empower Impartial Inquiry Body
The text discusses obtaining congressional authority to appoint a small unbiased panel to thoroughly study results and report to Congress without recommendations. It notes that either party in the dispute could terminate current agreements to prompt an inquiry into pay or practice readjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Dysentery Relief Ad Claims Quick Cure in Alabama
A Carbon Hill Alabama resident reports a four year old boy suffering a severe dysentery attack was saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The advertisement states the product is obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Chamberlain
Wm. H. Stribling
Carbon Hill
Ala
Ady
Lightning Sparks Two Blazes in Mobile
During an electrical storm about 9 56 Friday night lightning sparked a large oak fire in J Daughdrill’s yard at 17 Old Shell Road. Hose Companies 1 and 6 quickly subdued the blaze then Companies 6 7 and 11 tackled a Mobile Electric pole fire at the Texas and Franklin streets corner caused by crossed wires from the lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Daughdrill
Old Shell Road
Texas and
Franklin Streets
Mobile Electric Company
Warm and fair weather forecast for Southeast week
Associated Press reports warm and generally fair weather for the southeastern states during the coming week. Cooler temperatures are predicted for Tennessee in the latter half of the week and local thunderstorms are indicated along coast districts of the South Atlantic and Gulf states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Southeastern
Tennessee
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Typhoid Vaccinations Administered by City Health Officer
Eight persons were treated with typhoid vaccine yesterday afternoon between 3 and 4 30 oclock at the Board of Health headquarters. Dr Mohr administers the vaccine on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays in the City Health Office program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Mohr
Board of Health
Dr. Mohr
Stampalia Sinks on New York Voyage
The Italian steamship Stampalia of 9,000 tons gross, serving the New York to Italian ports route, has sunk. Commanded by Captain Lavarello, she could carry about 1,700 passengers and had a crew of around 170. The last report showed her arrival at Genoa July 30 from New York.
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Genoa
New York
Lavarello
Stampalia
Italy
Stampalia Armed Ship Appears in New York and Voyage Route
The Stampalia first appeared in New York as an armed steamer in February with two three inch guns mounted on the after deck house. Washington was notified that the guns would be used for defensive purposes only and clearance papers were granted. On March 24 Stampalia reached New York reporting a wireless warning about a submarine off Cardinia and chose a southern route via the Straits of Bonifacio rather than the safer north Mediterranean path.
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Stampalia
New York
Genoa
Washington
Stampalla
Cardinia
Mediterranean
Sardinia
Straits of Bonifacio
Corsica
Italian steamships report submarine chases in the Mediterranean
Armed Italian steamers say they sighted submarines in the Mediterranean with some vessels pursuing and firing on them. Re D Italia reported firing on three subs after a seven hour pursuit before arriving in New York. The Paris Tempe notes renewed German submarine activity targeting merchant ships. Stampalin, 476 feet long, built in Spezia 1909, owned Genoa.
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Mediterranean
New York
Genoa
Paris Tempe
United States
Spezia
Austro Hungarian Air Raid Hits Aviona in Albania
An Austro-Hungarian naval aeroplane squadron attacked Aviona on the night of August 14 15. The raid damaged a shore battery a barracks camp a storehouse and a ship. Several fires started and all planes returned undamaged amid heavy shelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prewa
Berlin
Aviona
Albania
Parliament to Convene in Portugal on August 22
Lisbon report says a decree convokes an extraordinary session of Portugal's parliament for August 22. The move arrives from Lisbon via London dated August 19. No further details on the agenda were provided in the dispatch.
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Portugal
Lisbon
London
Anuric touted as uric acid remedy for rheumatism
Anuric is marketed as a new agent by Dr. Pierce of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo New York. The ad claims it carries off uric acid, eliminating rheumatism pains and related symptoms, and offers a 10 cent trial package by mail or at drug stores.
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Scheele
Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute of
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Local Society Meetings Tonight in Mobile
Tonight at 7 30 o clock the Doctors meet in the B A hall Mobile. The Society convenes at St Michael and Conception streets. The Tsiinoki Club meets at room 216 Cawthon hotel at 8 p m.
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B. A. Hall
Mobile Seins ‘Society
St. Michael and Conception Streets
Tsiinoki Club
Cawthon Hotel
Emperor Joseph’s 68th Birthday Message From Austrian Commander
Field Marshal Archduke Frederick sent a congratulatory message to Emperor Francis Joseph on his 68th birthday amid ongoing war. The reply praised the Austrian forces and Allied unity, pledging fortitude against encircling assaults and decisive successes.
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Vienna
London
Archduke Frederick
Francis Joseph
Austria-Hungary
Boy, 6, Slays Brother in Accidental Rifle Tragedy
In New Decatur Alabama on August 19 Sandlin of Priceville reports his six year old brother Thomas Junior discharged a 22 caliber rifle while the older boy shot a bird and asked the younger to carry the weapon. The rifle discharged when the child dropped it and struck the elder in the temple. He died en route to a hospital.
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New Decatur
Ala
Sandlin
Priceville
Thomas, Jr
Withdrawal of Pershing Expedition From Mexico Urged
Washington August 19. Secretary Baker and War Department officials indicate support for an immediate withdrawal of Pershing's expedition from the border. General Bliss and General Funston discussed mobilization and possible troop redeployment as the War Department seeks to have troops drawn from Mexico. The withdrawal is set to be the first topic before the Joint International Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Baker
War Department
Funston
Pershing
Bliss
Intel
Eliss
Wilson
Mexico
Joint International Commission
Two Automobilists Fined By Recorder Saturday
R. B. Wright paid one dollar after being found with his automobile on the left side of the street contrary to city ordinance requiring the right side. Slugh Rankin paid two dollars and costs for lacking an auto license. Cases against R. W. Holcombe and C. W. Dinsmore for not having auto licenses were continued to August 22.
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R. B. Wright
Edington
Slugh Rankin
R. W. Holcombe
C. W. Dinsmore
Healing Springs Ad Rates and Trade in Washington
The notice promotes Healing Springs in Washington offering weekly rates for goats at 810.00 per week, with butter milk vegetables and health claims. It advertises a Geone product for winery at 5.00 round trip and mentions questions answered by H. Impettus, proprietor.
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Healing Springs
Washington
H. Impettus
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Stearns’ Electric Paste Coo
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Lad
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