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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Berlen
Germany
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Tris
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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
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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