Pest house plan eyed for old jail building
D Perrin Bestor led a Chamber of Commerce and Business League conference with road and revenue officials over converting the old county jail on Congress Street into a contagious disease hospital. The issue resurfaced after earlier opposition by nearby property owners and directors indicated possible revenue concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Perrin Bestor
Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Board Road and Revenue
Id County
Congress Street
Ker of Commerce
Hartwell Campaign Incident Ends with Arrests and Fine
In Hartwell's eastern city area last night a man and a companion were charged with disturbing a public speaker. Both were taken into custody. This morning Recorder Hale discharged Mr. Walker and imposed a five dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwell
Athern
Hale
Walker
Personalities and Visitors at Mobile in Brief
Mrs H M Friend Jr undergoes operation at Mobile Infirmary suffers setback. Colonel Merrill ill at Cawthon Hotel shows some improv. Meridian couple J W Chandler and wife stay at Battle House. Visitors from Long Beach Gulfport shop in Mobile. Demopolis residents registered at Cawthon Hotel. Birmingham resident D Ebersole in city. C H Dunn to visit Birmingham relatives. Annie D Pitroff to Fairhope for weekend with Mrs J P Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Friend, Jr
Mobile Infirmary
F. Bb. Merrill
Cawthon Hotel
WY. Y. Henderson
J. W. Chandler
Meridian, Miss
City
Battle House
T. N. Jordan
Long Beach
Miss
A. Brewer
Gulfport
Mobile
New Orleans
Made in Mobile harness ships to Vera Cruz Mexico
The first shipment of Made in Mobile harness left Mobile today via English Carriage Co to a major Vera Cruz dealer. City bids open Sept 23 to dredge the river by wharves to 27 feet. Clerk McMahon set ads for bids in magazines and newspapers. The YMCA will host a supper for departing Mobile college students Monday at 8 PM. Between forty and (text truncated)
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English Carriage Company
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Board of City Commissioners
McMahon
Young Men’s Christian Association
Mobile
Notice of nonresponsibility by W. Harding
Public notice stating that W. and Harding refuse responsibility for debts contracted by his wife Lela B. Harding. Signed by W. and Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela B. Harding
John E Mitchell Withdraws U S Attorney Appointment
John E Mitchell states in a letter to the Mobile Item that he has withdrawn his application for the position of U S District Attorney and thanks those who supported him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Monthly Chamber Bulletin to Showcase Mobile Growth
A Chamber of Commerce and Business League committee plans a monthly bulletin in a small newspaper format aimed at members and information seekers. It will highlight Mobile and surrounding territory and city county progress with an initial release likely October 1. A trade expansion meeting was postponed due to the chairman's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Mobile
McGowin
Charles A. Cunningham
W. T. McGowin
West Indies
Adventists oppose Sunday closing ruling in postal bill
The Cumberland conference of Seventh Day Adventists in Sweetwater Tennessee condemned the Sunday closing rider of the postal appropriation bill that closes post offices in cities on Sundays. Judge Cyrus Simmons of Knoxville was named to lead a religious liberty campaign.
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Knoville
Tenn
Cumberland
Seventh Day Adventists
Sweetwater
Cyrus Simmons
Knoxville
Surprise Nominee in Oklahoma First District Primary
Oklahoma City August 23 revised returns from the First congressional district primary show James Ross nominated for Congress. A county error had earlier given J J Carney the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
James Ross
Congress
Oklahoma
J. J. Carney
Mobile County Fair expands committee invitees
President John T. Cochrane of the Chamber of Commerce and Business League sends a letter to listed gentlemen inviting service on the enlarged Mobile County Fair committee. The note requests prompt cooperation and attendance at a noon meeting in the Chamber of Commerce offices Friday August 30.
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President Cochrane
Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Messrs
A. G. Quinn
N. FE. Stallworth
George Fearn, Jr
H. M. Hood
S. ©. Vickers
H. H. Wefel, Jr
Henry Forechheimer
J. T. Duggan
J. A. Joullian
C. C. Mechem
Cowen
Geo. A. Maloney
H. Gabriel
J. J. Bartee
Aubrey Boyles
Adolph Bloch
Robertson
Leon Schwarz
R. BE. Flower
F. M. Baches
E. L. Cawthon
Holcombe
Otto Nack
M. W. Glover
John H. Wierand
George C. Kittle
Sir
Prominent Demopolis Group Tours to Mobile
More than 500 visitors arrived in Mobile from Demopolis and along the Southern Railway for an excursion hosted by the Demopolis camp Woodmen of the World. The group includes many figures connected with Demopolis commercial interests and fifty boys bound for Southern and Northern colleges with the University of Alabama drawing the largest number.
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Southern
Northern
University of Alabama
Demopolis
Southern Railway
Woodmen of the World
Mobile
Man Sues Alabama Iron Works for 20000 Damages
In Mobile, A. Murray sues Alabama Iron Works claiming 20000 in damages for a steam hammer accident. He states a piece of iron struck his left leg causing a fracture and shorter leg after healing, hindering walking. Case slated for fall term of the law and equity court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Equity Court
A. ©. Murray
Alabama Iron Works of Mobile
Jeniah Dawson Held for Burglary in Restricted District
Jeniah Dawson was held to the grand jury under a $500 bond to answer a burglary charge for forcing entry into a house occupied by Mary Fort in the restricted district after a hearing before Recorder Hale.
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Jeniah Dawson
Mary Fort
Grand Jury
Dawson
Hale Thir
Instant Relief for Sore Feet Popular Foot Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts TIZ as instant relief for sore feet with claims of curing and deodorizing, targeting policemen and general buyers. It promises a free trial package from Walter Luther Dodge & Co and lists price at 25 cents a box with purchase points nationwide.
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Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Zeman Case Heard Before Mobile Excise Commission
Philip Kearney protested a saloon location change for Francis Zeman from Lipscomb and Jackson to Jackson and Lipscomb streets. After morning testimony the commission took the matter under advisement amid police fire and witness testimony about previous arrests and improvements.
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Philip Kearney
Francis “Zeman Froma
Lipscombe and
Jackson Streets
Jackson and
Lipscombe Streets
Mobile Excise Commission
Zieman
Kearney
Goldsby
Hale
S. S. Friend
William A Gould Dies. Crichton Real Estate Financier
William A. Gould age 63 a Canada native and Mobile resident for 16 years died at home on Stem Avenue Crichton after a long illness. He was prominent in Mobile real estate developing large tracts in the western city and is survived by his wife and relatives. Funeral at All Saints Episcopal Church at 4 pm. Addie Heath funeral held at 4 pm at St Johns Episcopal Church. burial at Myra Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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William A. Gould
Canada
Mobile
Stem Avenue
Crichton
Gould
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
A. Heath
Addie Heath
Jefferson
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Gardiner C. Tucker
Mya
Messrs
Messrs. F. W. Pickhard
L. J. Youngsted
John Gale
William B. Delchathos
G. R. Bancroft
C. F. Vigor
Mitchell withdraws from U S district attorney race
John E Mitchell formally withdraws his application for the United States district attorney post created by W H Armbrecht's resignation. He cites not knowing qualified Republican lawyers in the district and says he will not compete with them nor accept a Republican president's nomination. He notified the attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E Mitchell
United States
W. H. Armbrecht
Mitchell
Washington
Mr. Mitchell
Taft
Case Continues In Grand Larceny Habeas Corpus
Habeas corpus proceedings in circuit court for James Scott and J. G. Brill, jailed on grand larceny charges, were called today and continued until tomorrow at the request of their attorney F. W. Bacho.
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Circuit Court
F. W. Bacho
James Scott
J. G. Brill
Warning on fake banana investment schemes in Central America
Consul Claire at Bluefields Nicaragua reports many bogus banana companies selling stock to the American public. Promoters secure land options, broadcast promises of huge profits, then vanish after options expire. Widows and orphans often lose their savings. the consulate urges thorough investigation before investing in any banana company.
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Claire
Bluefields
Nicaragua
Atlantic
United States
Canada
Builders' Page Advertisers Speak To Builders Now
Read what advertisers on the builders page in the item every Wednesday and Sunday say to you. It’s interesting reading for those building now or later.
Demurrers Filed On School Land Case In Alabama
In the case of the state of Alabama versus the Board of School Commissioners et al for alleged land depredations, Attorneys Stevens and Lyons for Mobile and Bay Shore Railroad Company and Creole Lumber Company filed demurrers to the bill of complaint on Wednesday afternoon. Stewart Brooks for Union Naval Stores Company also filed demurrers.
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State of Alabama
The
Board of School Commissioners Et Als
Stevens and
Lyons
Mobile and Bay Shore Railroad Company
Creole Lumber Company
Stewart Brooks
Union Naval Stores Company
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