Rotary Club honors six for 30 foot channel progress
The Rotary Club in Mobile held a Thursday session to honor six Joint Rivers and Harbor Committee members for deepening the Port of Mobile channel to thirty feet. Speakers credited Colonel C Keller and precise data for success. attendance included W Hunter as chair and L Dix presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Washington
Toy Board of Engineers
Messrs
Horace Turner
Stewart Brooks
Taylor
John T. Cochrane
A J. Parsons
A. LeBlanc
Turner
W. Hunter
James W. Hunter
Birmingham
L. Dix
Hunter
Mobile
Mr. Brooks
Botarian
C. Keller
U.S. Engineers Corps
Endorsement of the Channel Proposition Cited by Parsons and Le Blanc
Parsons and Le Blanc argued the AAA channel endorsement depended on a rough detailed statement at the proper time. The discussion centered on the diandeton topic and the projected benefits of a ty foot channel amid ongoing debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
le Blanc
Diandeton
Caine
Too Weak to Fight The Come-Back Man Pills
Advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL capsules from Haarlem for health and strength. Claims a few capsules daily restore vigor, cure uric acid or bladder issues, and promise a refund if unsatisfied. At $1 per box, with the label MEDAL and imported origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Haarlem Oi
Synod debates $250000 fund for small churches in distress
The Lutheran Synod of North America met in Sandusky with 250 ministers. They discussed creating a $250,000 fund to distribute interest to small churches facing financial hardship. decision postponed. Pent. Lewis B. Morey of the Tenth U.S. Cavalry was named professor at Pennsylvania Military College. In Washington the Negro National Educational Congress endorsed Charles E. Hughes after a lengthy debate over politics in the organization. Toledo officials announced a new issue of $15,000,000 in common stock by Willys-Overland, bringing total capitalization to $37.5 million. Berne reports a Klagenfurt court martial sentenced General Riedel to dismissal and loss of rank. Nieuwes Van Den Dag says Germany issued a blacklist of Dutch firms barred from German goods. Prof. Charles George Herbermann, editor of the Catholic Encyclopedia, died at 76 in New York.
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Sandusky
Ohio
Lutheran Synod of North America
United States
Canada
Toledo
Willys-Overland Company
Berne
Austria
Klagenfurt
Riedel
Gorizia
New York
Charles George Herbermann
What Makes a Port and Why Is a Port
Rotarian T. K. Jackson spoke on What Makes a Port and Why Is a Port. A. Le Blanc argued that the port with the largest net tonnage wins business, citing Mobile’s need for a thirty foot channel. Hunter of the Southern Railway discussed freight routes via Mobile Mallory line. Baby Rotarians Alex Hancock and Samuel H. Colvin appeared. Resignations of James W. Hunter and S. Shawhan were acknowledged.
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LeBlanc
Mobile
Hunter
The
Southern Railway
Mallory
Alex Hancock
Samuel H. Colvin
van Antwerp Wholesale
James W. Hunter
S. Shawhan
Mobile Club
Hughes Continental Trip Ends at Syracuse September 11
LARAMIE Wyoming August 25 Antrane E Hughes trip across the continent and back will end September 11 at Syracuse New York where he will speak at the state fair according to plans tentatively adopted today He will rest two or three days at Bridgehampton New York then begin a second trip planning to go to Texas and make speeches along the border and through the South
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Laramie
Wyo
Antraneee E. Hughes
Syracuse
N. Y
Texas
Mandamus Sought To Force Governor On Expense Claims
W L Martin Alabama attorney general filed a mandamus petition in Montgomery circuit court to compel Governor Charles Henderson to approve expense accounts tied to the investigation and trial of M Daniel, Russels County sheriff impeached by the superior court. The move follows weeks of conflict between the executive and attorney general departments.
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Montgomery
Ala
Executive Department
Attorney General’s Department
W. L. Martin
Circuit Court of
Charles Henderson
Alabama
M. Daniel
Russels County
Governor Henderson Clashes With Attorney General Over Accounts
Correspondence reveals Governor Henderson refused to approve accounts caused by contracts made without executive department approval and expenses incurred without his consultation. Attorney General Martin seeks a mandamus against Governor Henderson to force approval of a $171.08 account by J. R. Daly for investigations in Russell county. The dispute shows a split between the executive and attorney general's departments with Henderson claiming the attorney general exceeded authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Executive Department
Martin
Leon McCord
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit
J. R. Daly
Attorney General's Department
Russell County
Attorney General’s Department
Maurepas Loses to Germans in Fierce Battle
War office reports indicate heavy fighting as German forces attack near Maurepas with repulsed advances north of Vilna Baranovichi and heavy artillery bombardment. Poison gas release noted near Sabilki and Tsirin ahead of Baranovichi while Kovel area near Velick saw renewed but halted offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Office
Vilna
Baranovichi
Sabilki
Lida-Molodechno
Tsirin
Kovel
Velick
Russians Resume Advance on Entire Asiatic Front
Petrograd reports Russians have renewed their push along the Asiatic front. Turkish forces evacuate Bitlis as the offensive continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Bitlis
Trains Bring Ammunition to Orsova Frontier Posts
An Odessa dispatch reports Austrian trains arriving at Orsova near the Roumanian and Serbian frontier with ammunition. Barges carry supplies to Bulgarian Danube ports while explosives and medical goods pile up at Toplecz for fortifications. Two German generals with a staff have arrived to inspect defenses on the Roumanian frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Orsova
Danube
Odessa
Daily Mall
Toplecz
Roumanian
Serbians Drive Bulgars Back All Along Line
London reports a Serbian official statement dated August 22 detailing successes on the Macedonian front. Serbian forces press center operations, push Bulgarians toward the frontier, repulse counterattacks, and claim 208 Bulgarian soldiers captured from the third division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Macedonia
Anglo French Within Two Miles of Combles
Paris August 15 The complete occupation of Maurepas brings the French and English advanced lines within a mile of Combles, an advance greatly aided by this forward movement.
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Combles
Associated Press
Paris
Maurepas
Liquor Blockader Shoots Revenue Agent Near Stuart Fight
In a clash eight miles from Stuart Virginia near the North Carolina line Revenue Agent B H Mays was shot and likely fatally wounded while William Smith a blockader was also shot Jim and Fletcher Smith nephews of the wounded man escaped unharmed. The incident occurred yesterday as authorities move to drive out liquor operators and build up the tax base. GROVE S TASTELESS chill TONIC advert appears in the surrounding copy.
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Lynchburg
Stuart
North Carolina
B.H. Mays
William Smith
Jim
Fletcher Smith
Odd Fellows and Knights Meet on Dauphin Streets
Lodge notices list Odd Fellows McInnis No 71 at Dauphin and St Emanuel, Ernst No 278 at the Odd Fellows hall, Magnolia No 450 Knights and Ladies of Honor at Whistler, and Knights and Ladies of Security meeting at 7 20 on Dauphin and St Emanuel streets.
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Odd Fellows
McIinnis
Dauphin and
St. Emanuel Streets
I. O
F—Ernst
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Magnolia Lodge
Whistler
Knights and Ladies of Security
St. Emanuel
Teutons Issue Peace Conditions Proclamation
Berlin reports an independent committee for a German peace issued a proclamation outlining peace terms Germany might accept. The document accuses the Entente of planning German destruction and of violating international law by drawing neutrals into the war and urging submission through force.
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Berlin
Germany
Independent Committee For
Germany rejects enemies and targets Britain in ominous proclamation
The document proclaims England as the main enemy and a unifying force for German resistance. It asserts Russian lands from the Baltic to Volhynia would join the German sphere as a bulwark against Russia, and warns France’s revenge could prompt further western changes.
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England
Baltic
Volhynia
Germany
France
West
Germanys war aims in Belgium and England warned
A historical proclamation argues Belgium must be in German hands militarily economically and politically. It cites Dr Peter Spahn of the Catholic center party and warns England plans threaten life culture and institutions. It calls for energy to force peace and declares victory over England as the goal with Von Hindenburg.
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Belgium
Peter Spahn
Catholic Center Party
Reichstag
England
von Hindenburg
Decree Formulating Mexican Elections Nears Issuance
The interior department is preparing a decree to call congressional elections in Mexico City. It likely will not be issued until all municipal election returns are in from September 30. Elected officials under this decree will form a constitutional assembly to study constitutional reforms.
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Associated Press
Menico City
Department of the Interior
Somerville Boy Praises Granger Liver Pampenees
Loundas P. Brindley of Somerville writes that after suffering a heavy headache and vomiting, four doses of Granger Liver Regulator cured him. His mother denounces castor oil and salts as unpleasant and promotes the vegetable Granger product sold by local druggists.
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Loundas P. Brindley
Somerville
Loundas
Glen
Wage Increase Reached For Birmingham Street Car Workers
A compromise gives Birmingham street car motormen conductors and shop men a 2 1/2 cent hourly raise instead of the requested 4 cents. The agreement also grants union recognition and a closed shop, with phased wage scales for new hires and overtime time and a half starting September 1, 1916.
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Birmingham
Ala
J. 8. Pevear
Huey
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company
Bb. R., L. and P. Company
Commons
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America
Clergy and visitors in Mobile area events noted
Bishop C. M. Beckwith will occupy the pulpit at All Saints Episcopal Church and administer confirmations. He will also speak at the Church of the Good Shepherd Sunday night. Catholic Rev. Father John W. Dunne is away on vacation, with Spring Hill College priests to cover. Others visiting Mobile include Mr Roy Smith of Smith's Bakery bound for New York training. Mr and Mrs F B Martin and family at the Battle House. Birmingham men P J Paul and T W Long. Demopolis businessman J B Merriwether. M M Howard of the International News Service. and R O Rubel en route to Biloxi for a short Gulf Coast vacation.
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All Saints’ Epicopal Church
C. M. Beckwith
Beckwith
Church of the Good Shepherd
John W. Dunne
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Oakdale
Brooklyn
Long Island
Spring Hill College
Roy Smith
Gordon Smith
Smith’s Bakery
Mobile
Mallory
New York City
F. B. Martin
W. B. Martin
A. Forde Martin
Fairhope, Ala
the Battle House
M. M. Howard
The
International News Service
Atlanta, Ga
Valor praised for Terry fire crew in wreck rescue
The Navy credited the destroyer Terry fire room crews John Kennedy Frank Sute Michael Grimes and Curt McAvoy with valor after they stayed at their posts as water rose to their waists and boilers were secured to prevent explosions as the ship sank off the Dominican coast. Secretary Daniels sent commendation letters to the four men.
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Washington
Navy Department
Terry
Dominican
Norfolk Yard
Daniels
John J. Kennedy
Frank E. Sute
Michael Grimes
Curt McAvoy
Kennedy
Sute
Navy
Grimes
McAvoy
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Lewivde
Oulart & CocLan
Teor
Ereth Pent
Lewis
Morey
Tenth
United States Cavalry
Carrizal
Mexico
War Department
Pennsylvania Military College
Negro National Educational Congress
Charles E. Hughes
Amesterdam
Nieuwes van den Dag
T. K. Jackson
8. A. LeBlanc
Hughes Continental
Selma
Alabama River
E. BR. Morigette
C. F. Burke
Geo
E. Glover
Bell
CL. Steel Back Ledger
IL Bookbinding Co
SS Dauphin Strebell
Mandamus
D. XK. Ingirard
Russia
Mutual Weekly
Carmen
Frank W
Crenshaw
P. J. Paul
T. W. Long
R. C. Lewis
W. B. Naylor
E. D. Ward
J. B. Merriwether
Demopolis
Mr. R. O. Rubel
Biloxi
Miss
Gulf Coast
U.S
Carre
E. Carre CO
Mobile, Ala
Mobile Electric Co
van Antwerp
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