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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1914

Page

8

Alabama Farmers Endorse Wilson and Elect Officers

The Alabama Farmers Educational and Co-Operative Union elected officers for the ensuing term led by president B. Ford of McCall and re elected secretary T J Kennedy of Birmingham. They endorsed President Wilsons European policy and urged Congress to finance cotton and improve rural schools and roads. Telegrams were sent to Alabama lawmakers urging direct cotton loans and flexible interest, with resolutions advancing road work and road bonds. Executive sessions approved staffing changes and a legislative push to Montogomery for rural education and tax measures.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Farmers Educational and Co-Operative Union B. Ford McCall T. J. Kennedy Irmingham Tary G. W. Bryant Macon County B. J Worron J. N. Wyatt Siluria E. W. Winslett Dadeville L. M. Duncan Auburn R. «.Hicks Bibb County Thomas M. Owen Montgomery Chamber of Commerce Audifttorium Alabama South Farmers’ Union of State of S. Barrett Good Roads Committee Alabama Good Roads Association

Interest coupons destroyed by fire in Alabama debt report

Montgomery August 22 1914 interest coupons paid on the state debt totaling 60 955 were destroyed by fire in the destruction effort led by examiner J T Gorman assisted by Judge John Purifoy state treasurer The report filed with Governor O Neal notes 3235 coupons destroyed with 193 040 65 total interest payments to July 1 1914 and initial 35600 on deposit in the American National Bank New York as the bond redemption fund

Montgomer J. T. Gorman John Purifoy O'Neal American Exchange National Bank New York Gormen Emmet O'Neal Alabama Montgomery Ale

Alabama bankers urged to fund state exhibit at Panama-Pacific

Alabama bankers receive a memo from Lee Cowart secretary of the Alabama Panama-Pacific commission asking contributions to build and maintain Alabama’s state exhibit at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. The letter notes Arkansas bankers already pledged one tenth of their capital stock and urges Alabama banks to follow suit.

Cowart Arkansas Alabama Lee Cowart Te Atalumee Panamint-Pacific Commission Tas California United States Rhode Island New Mexico Louis B. Farley Commission

Captured Austrian Steamer Emilia Loaded at Pensacola

The Austrian steamer Emilia, held as a prize of war, loaded lumber and timber at Pensacola and phosphate rock at Tampa. Pensacola exporters insured the cargo valued around 50000 dollars. Emilia, owned by Austro American Steamship Co, has frequent dealings at this port. Capt Cosulich was a promoter.

Pensacola Fla Emilia Oran Tampa Austro- American Steamship Company S. A. Cosulich Ubie

German dispatch reports successful operations and Belgian move

A translated dispatch from Amsterdam reports German forces advancing on the Meuse and at Dinan while forts around Belgium surrender. Antwerp remains the Belgian seat of government as Alsace operations are minor and resistance eases near the Vosges passes. Austens invasion of ok appears to face Russian opposition.

Relin Aus Wauvre Gambloux Athiece Antwerp Meuse Dinan Alsace Vosges Moountains Austen Oki Russia

Suit Against Sheriff Hood Formally Held

In Montgomery on August 23 the state of Alabama filed in city court for 750 against Sheriff Horace Hood. The suit claims funds were illegally collected via feed bills, citing irregular payments from the state. Hood denies owing money and says he will not pay unless ordered by the court.

Montgomery State of Alabama Horace Hood Examiner Townes Yeal Wood State Board of Compromise

Ervin Pope Delivers From Death Faces Commutation

Birmingham reports Ervin Pope, once condemned for the murder of James Medlurkin, believes governor granted a reprieve and envisions a commute to life in prison. He returned to the county jail amid congratulations and renewed prayers, with a September 15 prievine date in mind.

Birmingham Ervin Pope Califonneminty

Property Exchange Offer In Mobile Alabama

Frank Bryan advertises a property exchange deal in Mobile Alabama listing two blocks from the oar line and latest improvements. The cash value is 4200 dollars with rental potential of 40 dollars per month and a request for a full description of the property to facilitate a trade.

Triumph Over Weevil Boosts Alabama Cotton Hope

Montgomery reports from Captain John C. Cheney show southwest Alabama boll weevil areas now free of weevils. After a May visit found heavy wintering pests, farmers fought them by hand and produced splendid cotton crops despite a hot dry season. Cheney notes higher costs but positive prospects.

Montgomery John C. Cheney Department of Education Alabama Holl Europe

Ragland Hanged for Wife Murder in Decatur

John Ragland, colored, was hanged in the county jail yard in Decatur Alabama for the murder of his wife on a street in Decatur about a year ago. He claimed he was ready to die and faced the sentence with iron nerve. The crime shocked the community and followed a prior mob confrontation as Ragland killed by slitting her throat on a prominent street.

Decatur Ala John Ragland Ragland Chattanooga

Severe Florala storm hits city and district

A violent rain and wind storm swept Florala Alabama on Thursday night flooding streets and municipal property. Water inundated Brown and Patterson drug store at Fifth avenue and Fifth street and damaged the Geronimo Hotel lower story. Lightning struck M W Chossin home in North Florala and the Leckhart school house sustained considerable damage. No major damage to other Florala structures. street crews to repair extensive damage.

Florala Ala Friorata Brown and Patterson Fifth Avenue Fifth Street Geronimo M. W. Chossin North Plorata Aeenel Leckhart

Sharp earth disturbance recorded near 1290 miles from Washington

A strong seismic event was detected on the Georgetown University seismograph around 12 49 a m lasting twelve minutes. The disturbance occurred about 1290 miles from Washington and was recorded early today.

Washington Georgetown University

Candy Makers Howells Candy Kitchen Bell 2160

Howells Candy Kitchen at 317 Dauphin Street, Bell 2160, is listed among candy manufacturers. The note records the business name and street address without additional detail.

Candy Manufacturers Howells Candy Kitchen Dauphin Street Bell Business Colleges Mobile Business College C. A. Meux Bell Phone Scheuermann Bicycle Company

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Wilson Alabama Farmers P. Ford Gorman American National Bank Nippon Uncle Sam Oka Berlen Germany Pacific Japan Tris Honeland Montgomery, “Ata du’ Mont Si Mont Sheriff Hood Will Houston Heights Houston, Texas Frank Bryan City Bank Mobile Southern Realty Co B. F. Adams St. Francis St. Bell Satsumas Main Station Esse Plantation Company ENSOR C O Theodore Farmers of State Department of Agriculture Negro Ragland Coden Kayo la Keatre Mach Norville Bros St. Francis St E. E. Posey Agent van Antwerp Bldg Malena Mee Ravelers Horlick’s Horlick oHorme Associated Press Detroit Mich Information City Ticket Office S. Royal St H. E. Jones, JR Coaling Wood Brown- Morgan Coal Co St. Francis Street Home Rosedale Dairy Coffee Roasters Alabama Coffee Co Water Street Henry HK. Hawes Candy Co Dauphin Ortmann’s Pharmacy Wauphin and Hamilton Streets Designers E Willard Flint Tde Goodbray Floral Company Mingo Floral Co Conception St Evans Furniture Co Laundries Troy Steam Laundry St Emanuel Street Gustave Gass Gulf City Dye Works S. Conception Street Zieman Grocery Co Wilkinson Street Alvin Japanese Nusery Saibara Nuseries Optilians A. N. Maumennee Optician N. Royal Street Mobile Optical Company, Inc. A Eckweil Mgr N. Conception St Public Accountants van Antwerp Luscher & Sun Paint Co Homie Gasoline Auto Gasoline Co St. Aachael Street Langan Hat Company Hichard Distributing Company Cook's Beer Mobile Hoofing & Cornice Co S. Water Street Hickey & Lyons Dauphin Stre The United Tea and Coffee Company R. C. Moore Mobile. Stationery Company N. Water Bell 126 Book B.ders Commercial, Printing Company Ablidder Street Hawes & Co N. Water Street Wood Printing Co St. Diichast Mere White-Eckert Co Commerce St Francis Streets Wasson & ‘Hayvor N. Foyal Street Adolph Brown Grand Bay Land Co N. Conception Street F. C. Gordon & Co Conception Street
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