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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1913

Page

2

Sullivan elected president of Mobile Division Hibernians

J Sullivan was elected president of the Mobile Division Ancient Hibernians for a sixteenth term at the annual lodge meet. Officers listed include M L Kell vice president and Thomas P recording secretary. The report praised growth with 147 new members since April 1 and finances in excellent shape.

J. Sullivan Hibernians Wee J. Sullivan M. L. Kell Thomas P William Y Arthur John Almer Jos. C. Sullighairman Thomas A. Yeend Wm. McAtee D. H. Barrett Wm. T John H. Moore Wm. B. McAtee Thomas J. Conboy Thomas Pr .Lynch Michael Desmond Alex Neely John A. Hughes Thomas J. Potter Michael J. Doody Arthur J St. Patrick's Michael J. McDerott John J. Monaghan Thos. A. Nd Michael T. Judge John A. Jos C. Sullivan Wm. B.mees M.L. Campbell Michael J. Dook Thomas T. Palmer Wm. M. Roon Thomas J. Lynch Jos R. Quinn Sid Berry Walter F. Walsh Carlin J. Byrne Sentinel John P. Nun Edward Carlin Marshall Sullivan

Chauffeur Arrested for Speeding in City

Will Jones, a Black chauffeur, was arrested Tuesday morning by Patrolman George Galle on a speeding charge. Jones was released on bail in the recorder's court due to insufficient proof.

Will Jones George Galle Jones Recorder’s Court

Big basketball team is no more in Mobile

The November report by Mobile YMCA Physical Director A. E. Mariott states there will be no big team this year as the trip abroad and road games cannot be arranged. He notes Mobile’s prominence in southern basketball and cites rising class attendance and more classes in the physical department.

Mobile A. E. Mariott Prof.Mariott Prof. Mariott South Mariott

Indoor Job Brings Bobwhite Down on Quiet Field Ride

The scene depicts late fall with bare trees and brown fields as a gun, a dog, and a man share calm moments. A covey of bobwhite birds hides in hedgerows and thickets before the dog startles them with a rush of wings and a crash, yielding the birds’ return.

Ways and Means Committee Meeting Plans Elaborate Program

Final arrangements for the Ways and Means Committee of the Chamber of Commerce meeting at 7 30 o clock tonight are made by Business Don Farnsworth. Prominent speakers include A J Parsons on Industrial Development The Armor Plate Plant Albert P Bush on The Fee System and Commissioner Laz Schwarz on fire insurance rates in Mobile. J Leslie Taylor will read the taxation committee report on the Somers System of Valuation. Members are urged to attend and bring a friend with you.

Ways and Chamber of Commerce Don Farnsworth A. J. Parsons Albert Ip. Bush Laz Schwarz Mobile J. Leslie Taylor J. M. Ponder Ways and Means

Negro sought for double shooting in Kushla Alabama

Three deputy sheriffs searched Kushla Alabama for Jasper Preston a colored man wanted for the December 4 shooting of James Threadgill known as Friday in a crap game on upper Royal street The search followed a Friday night shooting of Leonard Johnson near Ruskia and a description was sent to county precincts.

Kushla Ala Jasper Preston James Threadgill Upper Royal Street Preston Dennis Lynch Laurendine and Mansfield Leonard Johnson Ruskia

Personal Visitors in Mobile for Christmas Shopping and Meetings

A parade of visiting guests checks into Mobile hotels including the Bienville and St Andrew. G B Bear and wife from Bexley Miss. Mrs A H Chadwick and Mrs L E Cooper from Robertsdale Ala. L W Hammond of Cincinnati. J H Grace from West Salem Ill now in Grand Bay Mobile County. Joe M Pelham Jr editor of the Washington County News visiting on business. F H Brunnel of Chicago spending winter at Magnolia Springs. A H Mitchell G H Anderson and John Payne from Waterloo Iowa. H S Roberts and wife from Memphis Tenn. Mrs C L Johnson Mrs S A Gregg Mrs A H Johnson Mrs D Kuebler of Franklin Ala at the St Andrew Christmas shopping. Ben H Klein and wife from Pensacola are at the St Andrew. Dr and Mrs E Morgan Vance of Louisville after visiting Mobile proceed to New Orleans then return to Battle House for holidays.

G. BE. Bear Bexley Miss City Bienville J. H. Grace West Salem Ills Grand Bay Mobile County Mobile Bienville Hotel Joe M. Pelham, Jr Washington County Ala Chatom F. H. Brunnel Chicago, Ils Magnolia Springs, Ala Battle House C. L. Johnson S A. Gregg A. H. Johnson D. Kuebler Franklin, Ala St. Andrew

Dunlap to Fight Government Over Olympic Gowns and Jewels

William A. Dunlap, heir to a hatter fortune, prepares to battle U S customs over gowns and jewels brought aboard the Olympic on November 10. Officials value the items at $100000. Dunlap claims non resident status exempting him from tax while the government argues he is a resident.

New York William A. Dunlap United States Olympic Fndt

Moral Forces of the City Highlight at Club Meeting

The Municipal Sociology Study Club explored police as a moral force, the church as moral influence, and home life as parental duty in a tense discussion. Future topics include child welfare as the club plans meetings through March 16.

Arte Municipal Sociology Study Club Gardiner C. Tucker J. W. Phillips First Baptist Church F. O. Immler

Freed Through Habeas Corpus Returns to Jail

Rachel Ross a colonel who shot and killed her husband John Ross near Whistler Alabama in late June will be arraigned in city court. She was bound over without bail after trial in inferior criminal court but later released on $500 bail via habeas corpus. An alias writ of arrest was issued for murder in the first degree and she is again jailed without bail.

Rachel Ross John Ross Whistler Ala Chamberlain Inferior Criminal Court Browne Circuit Court O. J. Semmes

Glover Freed Convict Back In Custody

George E Glover alias William Gardner an ex convict held by detectives Burch and Pearson after his testimony helped end a contract between Mobile County and the Huxford Orvin Naval Stores Company He faces a technical charge tied to ongoing investigations into the camp and company managers.

George. E. Glover William Gardner Mobile County Huxford-Orvin Naval Stores Company Burch and Pearson Glover Pearson Turpentine Naval Stores Company

Opposition 10 Double Primary In Committee Is Favored

Rumor of Combine Against Comer and Split In the Liquor Ranks. The Alabama Democratic executive committee plans a January 7 meeting in Montgomery to set primary arrangements. Majority favors plurality over double primary due to cost and tradition, with Little effect expected in the governor’s race.

Montgomery Ala Democratic Executive Committee Sring Tyler Goodwyn B. B. Comer Oscar Underwood Senate Alabama Georgia

Of every 200 persons who live to 2 Sotiee e Bee TPS

The readable text is fragmented and unclear. It mentions populations and a TPS term but lacks concrete names, places, dates, or events to anchor a reliable summary.

Doctor Terrill Acquitted in Death Reporting Case

Dr J D Terrill was discharged after a Recorder ruled the warrant for failing to report Tolbert's death was improperly drawn. Legal action for damages may follow. Mobile County Medical Society had endorsed the health officer’s warrant before the hearing. Terrill urged the society to take clear action on the warrant.

D. H. Edington Annie Bell Tolbert J. D. Terrill D. P. J. M. Acker Mobile County Medical Society Terrill Acker

Convicted Of Internal Revenue License Violations

John and Mary Marshall of Conecuh County were arraigned in federal court and convicted for selling liquor without an internal revenue license. Judge Toulmain suspended sentence. Tuesday morning Andrew and Martha Horton faced trial on similar charges. Ab Adkins dismisses olives as evidence of culture after a free lunch encounter.

John and Mary Marshall Conecul County United States — District Toulmain Andrew and Martha Horton Ab Adkins

Craft Takes Up Herons Matter With Redfield

President John Craft of the Alabama Oyster Commission in Washington requests that dredging contractors deepen the Grant’s Pass and Pass Aux Herons waterways without spoiling reefs. He seeks to preserve mud from the bottom rich in small oysters and shells to aid new oyster beds and expansions.

Craft Redfield J. A. Joullian Alabama Oyster Commission John Craft Washington, D. C Grant’s Pass Pass Aux Herons Oyster Commission

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George J. Sullivan Mobile Division Ancient Order of Hibernians Mtst ST. Mary’s St. Mary’s Church Old Shell Road W. H. Radebaugh Leone Ballweg E. J. Lawler William Kern Janie Cashin J. R. Miller Alice Cashin A. H. Chadwick L. E Cooper Robertsdale Cawthon L. W. Hammond The Peck-Hammond Steam Heating Company of Cincinnati A. H. Mitchell G. H. Anderson John Payne Waterloo Iowa H. 8. Roberts and Wife Memphis, Tenn Pensacola, Fla Seiged Ghurgh Phillips Goodwyn Combine U. S Parcel Post Pink ALL’ Druggists, OR E. Fougera & Co., Inc N.Y Jefferson Charleston Streets Hall Mickos Cavers Poe West Palmetto St South Conception North Carolina South Carolina S. W. Cedar Church Streets North Conti West Wilkinson N. L. Vickers Bell Phone St. Michael St the Merchants Bank Water and ST. Francis Streets Windsor
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