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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1914

Page

5

Real estate listings note bargains on Dauphin and Cedar streets

A large lot and two story building north of Dauphin Street between Jain[e] and Franklin Streets. Two and a half story brick with 65 foot front on auphin Street near Cedar Street. Two story brick on Dauphin Street with 120 foot frontage. Real estate investors urged to inspect for easy terms. For information apply 102 N Royal St Owntown. Home for rent at 10 North Claiborne St Norville Bros.

Dauphin St Jorne and Franklin Sts Auphin Cedar St Jackson St Conception St

Memphis Waivers Sought on Six Turtle Players

Secretary Watkins announced waivers on six Turtle players in Memphis. Pitchers George Merritt and Buck O'Brien, second baseman Jimmie Mullens, infielder Hans Lusk, James Clothier, and outfielder William McCormick are named. It is also hinted Pete Allison may return to Memphis from the Chicago Cubs next spring.

Associated Press Memphis Tenn Watkins Memphis Baseball Club Waivers George Merritt Buck O'Brien Jimmie Mullens Hans Lusk James Clothier William McCormick Pete Allison Chicago Cubs

Lovisa to undergo repairs after Cuban grounding

The British barkentine Lovisa will be hauled to local drydocks for repairs after running aground in the harbor of Jucora Cuba on Oct 14. She was floated 12 days later and then moved to Mobile for further work under Captain Allen.

Turner- Hartwell Docks Allen Jucora Cuba Mobile

Dwellings For Rent at 938 Government Street

The listing offers a residence with a hall large parlor dining room butler’s pantry kitchen store room downstairs hall closet three bedrooms and two bedrooms on the back gallery upstairs bath toilet electric lights and all modern conveniences.

Government St S. St. Louis EB. Jackson St S. Monroe St Morrill & Lyons

Creams Play All Stars Close Game Sunday

The Creams of Kentucky nearly erased a five run deficit but fell 5 to 4 to the All-Star Professionals Sunday. Catcher A Smith starred for the Creams with strong throws. Murphy pitched well for the All-Stars after a rough start. The game featured fast action after the first inning and lasted 1 hour 45 minutes with Betancourt umping.

Creams of Kentucky A. Smith Creams Cazalas Urphy R. H. Po.a.e uGwee Aise Dass Benedict Williams Eig Tasbns Widssce Ces Becca Cases Wiseman Souuhom Finnegan Dreams Townsend Romain Murphy Cosa Imsand Erhardt Wagner Betancourt

Malone Injury At Drydocks Improves At Home

J F Malone injured last Tuesday at Ollinger Bruce docks while repairing the British tank steamer Herbert G Wylie has a fractured left forearm and left leg from a falling rod and chain. He is recovering at 277 St Louis street and friends report his prospects for full recovery are very good.

J.F. Malone Herbert G. Wylie Ollinger & Bruce St. Louis Street Malone

Turner Names Delegates to Rivers and Harbors Meet

Horace Turner, chairman of the joint rivers and harbors committee of the chamber of commerce, has appointed J. T. Cochrane and J. B. Dortch of Mobile to attend the annual National Rivers and Harbors Conference.

Turner Horace Turner The Chamber of Commerce Messrs J. T. Cochrane J. B. Dortch Mobile

Elks Memorial Memorial Addresses by Goldsby and Johnston

Eloquent memorial addresses by Joel W. Goldsby and Rev. T H Johnston were given at the Elks Lodge of Sorrow service in the Elks Home auditorium. The observance honored I Dahlheimer Price Williams George Tonsmeire Cary March Leopold Hammel Mims R Baker Thomas F Price and other lodge brothers named on the memorial plates.

Joel W. Goldsby T. H. Johnston Trinity (Episcopal) Church Elks Elks’ Home I. Dahlheimer Price Williams George Tonsmeire Cary March Leopold Hammel Mims R. Baker Thomas F. Price Lodge A. G. Moses J. W. Phillips Rowley Orchestra Co. B. Hervey Mabel Heustis Messrs Ervin Little Max Lavelle Mrs. Hervey Divine Redeemer J. D. Bloch William Gass F. L. Roche C. W. Soost W. B. McAfee B. Hervey Charles Hess Toulmin Gaines Pat J. Lyons Dave S. Bayer C. B. Hervey H. V. Bachelder Charles G. Ollinger John Craft W. A. Bly Henry Hess Thomas N. Kearns Joseph F. Bullock J. L. Marty Eugene Walters Dr. R.C. Jones John W. Scheible A. M. Moragues Joseph Bianchi Maurice Forchhelfmer A. D. Bloch J. L. Suttle C. D. Willoughby Laz Schwarz T. J. Burns M. O. Discher

National Commission to Act Over Federal League Moves

New York reports drastic action planned by the National Commission and National League this week over Federal League promoters activity and player jumps. August Herrmann calls Brooklyn Federals Marquard signing a mistake and hints at rules barring future Federal affiliated players. Jersey City likely moves to Syracuse. Brooklyn or Richmond may take Baltimore franchise.

Associated Press New York Naual Commission International League Federals New York City August Herrmann National Commission Brooklyn Federals Marquard Herrmann Federal League Dreyins Pittsburgh Outlaws Jersey City Syracuse Brooklyn Richmond Baltimore

Veteran newspaper man and Confederate soldier dies at 70

Michael O Rourke printer and Mobile newspaper veteran died after a two year illness at 216 South Warren street. A native of Birkenhead England he came to America at age five and served in the Montgomery True Blues. He later worked at the Mobile Register rising to advertising manager. Surviving are four children two sons Frank and William and daughters Tenia May and Susie plus a brother Thomas F O Rourke and a sister.

Michael O’rourke South Warren Street Birkenhead England Owen O’rourke Ann Armstrong O'Rourke Montgomery Ala Montgomery True Blues Mobile Mobile Register O'Rourke Susie Bush Frank William O'Rourke Tenia May Susie O'Rourke Thomas F. O'Rourke Sisa

Federal invasion of Dixie may wreck Kavanaugh circuit

The 1915 minor league plan by Gilmore and Co. threatens Southern League owners with market losses as federal raids loom. Federal agent Murray signals a six club Southern league, luring free agents away from reduced salaries amid minor league turmoil and player unrest.

Dixie Kavanaugh New Orleans Federals Gilmore & Co S. L Feds Pelican Park National Association of Minor Leagues Southern Murray

Pirates face uncertainty as Clarke denies leaving team

New York reports say Fred Clarke, Pittsburgh manager, may depart though he denied any signing for next season. Viox and Konetchy linked to moves to the Federals while Merkle rumors circulate. Detroit dispatch notes Hugh Jennings trims 1915 training trip to two weeks, delaying Gulfport plans for the Tigers.

Associated Press New York Fred Clarke Pittsburghs Clarke Viox Konetchy Pirates Federals Fred Merkle Giants Pittsburgh McGraw Barney Dreyfus Detroit Hugh Jennings Tigers

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Mobile Gas Co Hillman Taxi Service Company, Inc Beth Conti Windsor Hotel Rothskeller A. E. Reynolds Mobile City Real Joseph Espalla Jr. & Co N. Royal ST Owntown North Claiborne St Norville Bros the Times Walkaway Shoes Nelson & Bailey Royal Street N. Ro Wehlig Rev. Johnston J. W. Goldsby Elks’ Memorial League Gotham Dry Cleaning Department Ruteare Schuiling U. S. War Department A. H Shuiling CO E. George St Indianapolis Ind
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