Tampa Route on Map as Old Spanish Trail Link
National Highway Association lists the Tampa advocated west coast route as part of the Old Spanish Trail and Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway. Pensacola and Mobile plan events to rally support, with a special train from Gainesville and barge tours for west Florida delegates. The effort aims to connect Baldwin county road plans and attract Gulf tourist travel to Florida and Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Pacific Ocean
National Highway Association
Tampa
Florida
Mississippi Coast
Mobile
S. A. LeBlanc
L. P. Dickie
West Florida
Gainesville
Pensacola
Baldwin County
Baldwin
Ben 8
S. Hancock
W. M. Harrider
West
Mobile Executive Committee
Bay of Mobile
C. M. Munson
Munson
Santa Rosa County
L. Abernathie
Flomaton
Good Roads Association
Escambia County
Ala
Milton
Floridatown
Mississippi
Georgia
Alabama
Gulf Coast
St. Petersburg
Paradise Loop
Two Men Convicted of Prohibition Violation
Charles Fritz and Leslie Lancashire were convicted of violating prohibition laws and fined $75 and costs each. Two veniremen in 38 examined stated they would not convict any man of prohibition violation regardless of the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fritz
Leslie Lancashire
Veniremen
Two More Acquittals in Prohibition Cases
Harry Puckett and Joseph William son were acquitted in city court on Tuesday in prohibition law cases. Nick Andros reported the jury was out and William McGrath’s case was continued until Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Puckett
Joseph Williamson
Nick Andros
William McGrath
Charles J Gayfer Called by Death
Charles John Gayfer senior member of C J Gayfer & Co died at 8 15 this morning at Southern Infirmary after an illness from Thanksgiving Day He was born May 24 1847 in Southwold England and had lived here nearly fifty years Survivors include his son Hammond B Gayfer his wife Caroline Surbeck a sister and a brother Funeral arrangements and pallbearers from his company were to be announced later
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Charles John Gayfer
C. J. Gayfer & Co
Southern Infirmary
Mr. Gayfer
Southwold
Suffolk
England
Pat
Ito White E
Tare
Gayfer
P. H. Pepper
Joachim and
St. Francis Streets
Mr. Malloy
Malloy & Gayfer
Mobile license inspector named for Mobile county
B F McMillan Jr of Mobile has been appointed license inspector for Mobile County. Alton P Stephens of Birmingham named inspector for Jefferson County and Frank Peabody of Montgomery for Montgomery County. In total 34 inspectors named by the state board of equalization and approved by Governor Henderson. L N pays taxes totaling 105978.08 as third installment bringing total over 400000. taxes due in Jefferson Mobile Calhoun Morgan counties to be paid this week. State public service commission opens hearings on 10 percent rate increases for several railways including Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic and Seaboard lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Mobile
McMillan & Grayson
Mobile County
Alton P. Stephens
Birmingham
Jefferson County
Frank Peabody
Montgomery County
State Board of Equalization
Henderson
Jefferson
M. C. Allgood
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Louisville
Nashville
Calhoun
Morgan
State Public Service Commission
Atlanta
Atlantic
Central of Georgia
Seaboard Air Line
Western Railways
Citizens endorse state bond issue at mass meeting
A large audience at the Lyric theatre heard the Henderson plan for a 1.5 million bond issue to meet the state's debt. M J McDermott presided. Morris Forcheimer read supportive letters from A C Danner and Albert P Bush as local leaders urged endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric Theatre
M. J. McDermott
Bank of Mobile, N. B. A
Morris Forcheimer
McDermott
Forcheimer
A. C. Danner
Albert P. Bush
Henderson
D. B. Dobbs
Democratic Executive Committee
Beach Highway to be Built in Gulfport Area
Gulfport Mississippi. December 7 special. Board of supervisors meets with no opposition to 200000 road bond issue approved in November. Bonds to fund two roads a coastal beach highway and a north gulfport road. Concrete paving favored to attract Jackson highway route. Front road grading near completion after the storm. Also a monument to Rev Father James Kiernan unveiled at Evergreen Cemetery by his parishioners with Bishop Gunn presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulfport
Miss
Board of Supervisors
Scham Reeves
Jackson Highway Commissioners
James Kiernan
Evergreen Cemetery
Gunn
Natchez
Weather Forecast Calls for Rain and Strong East Winds
Weather forecast notes increased cloudiness with rain late today and Wednesday. Alabama and Mississippi expected rain tonight and Wednesday with fresh and strong east winds. Washington reports similar conditions across regions.
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Mobile
Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Chamber of Commerce to vote on revised bylaws Tuesday
Suggestions for a democratic overhaul of chamber bylaws and director election methods will be presented at the 7 pm meeting at the Cawthon hotel. A sub committee and ways and means group led weeks of study of civic bodies and aim to empower a secretary while preserving member control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Cawthon Hotel
Ways and
Chamber
Ways and Means
James A. Emmett
Mobile
Jacksonville
Tampa
Georgia
Florida
Mr. Emmett
West Coast
L. W. Savage
Mittee
Bienville Square
Changes Proposed for Chamber of Commerce By Law Revisions
Members vote on dues set at 25 dollars, director naming by classifications, officer selection and secretary duties. Proposals cover secretary dismissal, compensation, monthly reports, nominating process, meeting frequency, quorums, fund use, budgeting, spending limits, committee powers, farm land and manufacturing funding, clerk hire, auditor duties, and related governance changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resolutions Committee
Recall of Attaches Cited U S Demand for Boy Ed and Von Papen
Secretary Lansing said the U S withdrawal of Captain Boy Ed and Captain Von Papen stems from their military and naval activities. The reply was sent to Berlin after Germany pressed to contest the withdrawal conditions. The Berlin embassy forwarded it with no comment from officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lansing
Germany
United States
Boy-Ed
von Papen
Berlin
Germans To Make New Drive Against Allies In Balkans
Paris dispatch reports Bulgarian defeats at Abozarki Demir Kapu and Castmorino on December 5 as German forces prepare a fresh Balkans push. Berlin notes a Fresnel submarine loss with Austrian capture of 2 officers and 26 men.
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Balkans
Paris
Abozarki
Demir- Kapu
Castmorino
Athens
Havas
Fresnel
Marine Ministry
Wilson Urges Congress to Protect Nation in Annual Message
President Wilson calls Congress to bolster defense and preparedness amid looming threats. He emphasizes national security measures and a readiness plan in his annual address to safeguard the United States in case of attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Sixty- Fourth Congress
Wilson
Congress
Turkish destroyer Yar Hissar sunk by British submarine
The Turkish torpedo boat destroyer Yar Hissar was sunk in the Sea of Marmara by a British submarine. A supply steamer and four sailing vessels were also destroyed on December 3 and 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Yar Hissar
Sea of
Marmara
Shriners Parade Through Mobile Opens Ceremonial Week
Abta Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine opened their ceremonial session with a downtown parade featuring the Arab patrol and drum corps. After the march, a luncheon was served at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. A 6:30 p.m. business session preceded a 7:20 p.m. ceremonial and banquet, with installation of officers and routine business planned for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abta Temple
Mystic Shrine
War at a Glance traces German role in Mesopotamian theatre
Reports from Switzerland suggest strong German involvement in the Mesopotamian campaign. Von Der Goltz is named to command Turkish forces there. Some expect German efforts east of Suez or toward the Persian Gulf. Allies’ war council meets in Paris under General Joffrey. A London report claims a Bulgarian regiment mutinied at Gallipoli, with three hundred shot.
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London
von Gallwitz
Macedonia
Berlin
Balkans
Mesopotamia
Geneva
Field Marshall von der Goltz
Persian Gulf
Bagdad
Benedict
Washington
Switzerland
von der Goltz
Suez Canal
Paris
Joffrey
Gallipoli Peninsula
Amsterdam
Pan American Doctrine Voiced In Wilson Address
President Wilson outlined a broad national defense program and a new Pan American doctrine in a joint congressional address. He stressed merchant marine expansion, revenue measures, rural credit, Philippine independence, conservation, and strict action against foreign taint, receiving strong applause from Latin American diplomats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Seoreeacy
War Garrison
Navy Daniels
Pan America
America
Philippines
United States
House
Senate
Clarke
Clark
Kern
Representative Kitchin
Funeral Notice for Charles J. Gayfer
Died Tuesday December 7 1915 Charles J. Gayfer in the 70th year of his life. Friends invited to his funeral from the church tomorrow Wednesday morning at 11 o clock. Interment Pine Crest cemetery.
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Mobile Bay
Sven
Slim
By Boyles
Charles J.gavfer
Charles J. Gayfer
M Millan Mobile
Joel W. Goldsby
Henry C. Forcheimer
Pesan
Dama
Claude E. Grayson
R. W. Taylor
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
L. C. Irvine
Francis J. Inge
Gov
Beach
General Revision Inc
Stectley
Gustav Hollaender
Shriners
Marine
D. Nelson
Fred Nelson
Dan
Ward
St. Brian
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