Striking Mobile Boilermakers Demand Recognition
The Mobile Item reports that boilermakers on strike claim membership in an international labor organization and demand recognition by employers and local authorities. A representative committee seeks arbitration by impartial citizens to resolve the dispute, which continues due to employer refusal to meet with the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lobile
Thomas Nolan
Business International Labor Organization
Alabama
Mobile
Strategic value of Panama Canal in war and peace
Henry L. Stimson argues in Scribner's Magazine that the Panama Canal serves two roles for the United States. It enhances naval efficiency by enabling quick fleet transfer and supports a policy of keeping the enemy from accessing both oceans during war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
United States
Henry L. Stimson
Scribner’s Magazine
Oregon
Atlantic
Pacific
Orient
Europe
Refuse to recognize unions spurs calls for labor reform
A Washington Times May 24 editorial argues public service firms must recognize workers organizing rights or face serious consequences. It notes organized labor as permanent, with strikes by bailmakers machinists pattern makers blacksmiths moulders ship carpenters and caulkers seeking recognition and arbitration through impartial citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Times
Public Service Corporation
America
International
Better Than Spanking Home Treatment for bed wetting
Spanking does not cure bed wetting and a constitutional cause is cited. Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment with full instructions to help mothers address children's bed wetting and adults urine issues, with no payment required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Summers
Box W
Notre Dame
Ind
Annual Beavers Outing Plans for Poor Children
Mobile Dam No. 26 Beavers prepare an annual outing for orphans and mill children. Dr Oliver H Harris cites scheduling delays from orphanages. Committees named for arrangements and reception. attendance rules and car service outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Dam No. 26
Beavers
Oliver H. Harris
Harris
The
Charles H. Delhomme
Thomas P. Lynch
Gordon Hall
M. J. Doody
Alfred Roh, Jr
H. B. Courreght
Frank Poggi
Safford Berney
Pat J. Lyons
Price Illiams
Sam. B. Browne
Thomas T. Palmer
William T
Dan Fanane
W. D. Greenwood
J. M. Rulifson
W. A. Seabury
C. T. Allen
J. N. Frenkel
8. T. Raney
R. G. Richard
F. E. Dennis
W. B. Delchamps
Aaron Hess
H. B. Fields
Frank P. Stone
R. J. Farrell
William Schroeder
Ben F. Cody
J. F. Sheehan
W. J. Shilling
John Brincat
Meyer Metz
L. L. Kerr
W. R. Sharp
Julius Peterson
Ed Shelyan
L. A. Rowell
T. J. Kelly
J. W. Perry
B. M. Schmidt
J. T. Wintergerst
Fred Schaffer
T. J. Sullivan
Citronelle Lighting Plant Begins Construction
Citronelle in Mobile reports the Citronelle Light Ice and Power Company starts building an electric system for the town. Three miles of wire will be installed with Westinghouse meters and Duncan transformers. Officers include Daniel E. Smith president and Hubbard Parker vice president. The Southwestern Underwriter’s Association supervises wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Citronelle
Citronelle Light, Ice and Power Company, Incorporated
Daniel E. Smith
Hubbard Parker
Frank A. Armitage
R.del Buono
E. G. Bradley
Southwestern Underwriter’s Association
Westinghouse
Duncan
Fincher Demands Jury Trial in Assault Charge
In the inferior criminal court on Saturday Austin Fincher demanded a jury trial on the assault and battery charge. Bond was fixed at 4500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inferior Criminal Court
Austin Fincher
Home cure claims relief from rheumatism
Personal testimony from 1893 describing long struggle with muscular and inflammatory rheumatism. Claims a miraculous remedy cured the writer and others, offering free trial by mail and requesting only payment if satisfied, with contact at Gaines Building and Mr Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaines
Jackson
Vital Statistics of Mobile County
The following record covers the ending Saturday, August 30. Includes Marriage Licenses listing pairs White and Colored, Births naming multiple white and colored families, and Deaths with white and colored individuals, male and female, in Mobile County. Names include J W Hallford, Silvan Berbeze, Theodore Todd, Mandy Johnson, Harriet Butler, Ophelia Lewis, Dave and Margaret Evans, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile County
Pearl T. Love
Clania Williams
Edward Clark
Louella Houston
F. J. Smallwood
Lida E. Weldy
Robert C. Downing
Mary Ella Farrar
Harry Matlock
Grace la Coste
A. Primo, Jr
Annie Grace Smith
James Denmark
Minnie Williams
James L. Hall
Annie Young
Eugene Blackman
Mamie Sledge
J. W. Hallford
Silvan J. Berbeze
Theodore Todd
Frank Mitchell
Tom Olds
Washington
William Jackson
Albert Stewart
Scott Edwards
Wilson Johnson
Enny Lewis
Mandy Johnson
Harriet Butler
Laura Henderson
Sallie E. Pitt
Harriet House
Ophelia Lewis
Dave
Margaret Evans
John and
Amelia Robson
Alexander J
Etta A. Williams
Wesley
Daisy Spear
Clenie Harris
Eddie
Birtha Churchman
George and
Sarah Griffin
Mobile Personalities and Visitors Reported Across Gulf Coast
Miss Max Fraley returns from Biloxi Ocean Springs Pass Christian and other towns. Reuben Cousins Louisville and Nashville agent back in Mobile after two weeks away in Atlantic City. H C Geron passenger agent leaves Mobile for New Orleans on excursion train. Mrs Albert P Bush to New York City for brief visit. Several guests arrive at Mobile hotels including Hotel Windsor and Battle House. Numerous residents and visitors from Moss Point Lucedale Pensacola Montgomery and other areas staying at local hotels or traveling to Nashville and Samson Springs. Dr George H Searcy and Sidney B Simon among those enjoying coastal trips and extended vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Cousins
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Mobile
Atlantic City
H. C. Geron
Louisville and Nashville
New Orleans
Alonzo L. Smith Declares Voluntary Bankruptcy
Alonzo L. Smith files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy with the U S district court. The reported assets total 870 dollars with unspecified liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo L. Smith
Etho
United States
Nona
Chandelier Made in Mobile for Bijou Theatre
A crystal shower dome electric chandelier built in Mobile by the Compos Company tops an exhibit in the window of Compos Electric Company. The Bijou Amusement Company plans a Dauphin Street theater with J. B. Webster as president and Joseph Bianchi as vice president, featuring high quality motion pictures and rear screen placement after a patron vote. Construction aimed for early fall completion.
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Bijou Amusement Company
Compos Electric Company
No. 7
Joachim Street
Compos Company
J. B. Webster
Joseph Bianchi
Dauphin _ street
New Buildings Planned for Masonic Home in Alabama
Albert D. Bloch, chair of the Masonic Home of Alabama finance committee, travels to Montgomery to audit books with D C Carmichael of Dothan and Dr. R M Cunningham of Ensley. The board has contracted two large cottages to house forty more residents and one cottage for Masonic shows, freeing the main building for orphans only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert D. Bloch
Masonic Home of
Alabama
Montgomery
D C. Carmichael
Dothan
Ala
R. M. Cunningham
Ensley
Masonic Home
Board of Control
Fireworks and Dance Mark Labor Day at Mon Roe Park
Labor Day festivities at Mon Roe Park feature fireworks and live music with dancing and free admission. The event includes a feature by Drago and runs 8:30 to 9:31 p.m. Local ads promote the night as a seasonal community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drago
Two Charged with Forgery in Recorder's Court
Robert Andrews tinsmith of 1754 Dauphin street and Charles Dann English sailor were arrested and charged with forging the name of Rittenhouse Moore on a People's Bank check for 2. Dann says Andrews gave him the check and offered a dollar to cash it. Police note the check was poorly written and repeatedly attempted to be cashed.
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Robert Andrews
Charles Dann
Dauphin Street
Recorder’s Court
Rittenhouse Moore
People’s Bank
Andrews
Warren Burch
W. W. Pearson
Dann
H. M. Farmer
Charles Slay
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Bilermakers
Hostetter
Nelson & Bailey
Royal Street
Bauer
Presor Dav i Ss. Bauer
Cironelle
Vital Statistics OF
W. R
Hazel Belcher
E. P
Mary A. Emrich
C. W
Theodore Smith
Chas. A
Mattie E. Vermeille
Albert R
Mary M. Jordan
Max Fraley
Biloxi
Ocean Springs
Gpestport
Pass Christian
Albert P. Bush
Monner
New York City
M. F. Smith
Kathleen
Liska Smith
Leiver
Windsor
Mary
Lees
W. Page
Moss Point
Miss
St. Andrew Hotel
H. W. Slaughter
Wayne Bert
Miriam and
Hattie Slaughter
Tensaw, Ala
Battle House
W. FE. Pruitt
Memphis, Tenn
Beatrice
May Dunbar
J. J. Ligon
Okolona, Miss
L. Evans
Lucedale, Miss
Bienville Hotel
W.J. Waterman
Mrs. Waterman
Irvington
A. S. McDaniel
San Antonio, Tex
Cawthon Hotel
G. H. Fordham
Mrs. Fordham
Cawthonotel
T. P. Laffre
C. J. Gayfer & Co
Samson Springs
John Nygaard
Pensacola
Emile Toenes
North
Hamilton Street
O. G. Irano
Robert. Adel and
Inez
M. Buckley
Annie Carroll
O’connell Milliner Company
New York
Bilox Gulfport
Lelia Smith
Sophia Simmons
Minnie Battiste
May Schriner
Earl Norton
George H. Searcy
Alabama Hospital For the Insane
Tuscaloosa
Mt. Vernon
Sidney B. Simon
A. J. Staub
Washi
J. Glenn Gilchrist
Holt, Fla
Weks
R. FE. Daly
W. S. Martin
Nashville
Union City
Tenn
Mercedes Toones
Alma Roh
W. B
Mitchell
Raylee
Fenslac
Creeves
C and
Voile
Madras
White India Lawn
Bijou Theatre of Artistic Construction
Fifth Ave
Broadway
Thirty-Fifth Street
Ireworks
Monroe Park
Bank of Mobile
National Banking Association
Pocket Bank
Union Savings Bank
North Royal Street
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