Woman shoots man in rear yard amid delayed witness reports
The shooting of Reu ben A. McBroom occurred in the rear yard after he backed his car to load a trunk. His wife fired from the gallery as his foot rested on the second step, with a reported eyewitness discredited. Dr. J. Tunstall Inge stated McBroom was sinking fast and unlikely to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben A. McBroom
Government Street Loop
McBroom
Harry T. Hartwell
Crenshaw
J. Tunstall Inge
Dairymen Case Adjourned to December 23 in Recorder Court
The cases of J. R. Ingersoll A. Prichard and Fred Imland three dairymen charged with violating section 1 of the milk ordinance were continued until December 23 when called in the recorder's court on Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Ingersoll
A. Prichard
Fred Imland
Recorder’s Court
Clearing Pimples with Resinol Remedies and Mortgage Notice
An advertising blurb promotes Resinol Soap and Ointment for pimples and skin conditions. Separate legal notice lists default on a mortgage by Peter A Venturini, with a sale of personal property including a safe, cash register, pool tables, and fixtures on December 30, 1914 in Mobile Alabama, with terms cash and bill of sale at buyer’s expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter A. Venturini
J. Cc. Venturini
Mobile
Mary’s Lane
Virginia Streets
Alabama
Brigg & Breadh
National
Brunswick
Mary J. C. Venturini
Policeman Edward Knaul Dies After Bank Robbery Shootout
Cincinnati police reported Patrolman Edward Knaul died from four pistol wounds after a confrontation with bandit Frank G. Hohl during a bank robbery arrest attempt. Authorities seek a woman believed to be Hohl’s accomplice who allegedly received $13,100 from the two banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Edward Knaul
Frank G. Hohl
Hohl
Children Celebrate December Birthdays in Mobile
The Mobile Item notes four children born on December 18 celebrate their birthdays. Massillon A. Cleveland, John A. Kern Jr, Edward A. Damrich, and Myrtle Green are invited to a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon with five friends each. Readers born in December are asked to send full names, addresses and birthdates to the Children’s Editor two days before their birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Committee forms rules for placing six bulls in Mobile County
Chairman J L Cawthon of the Chamber of Commerce live stock committee names a five member sub committee to draft regulations for placing six bulls loaned to Mobile County farmers. The sub committee includes Aubrey, Boyles, Matt Homer Jr, George Kilmer, George Maloney and John L Ramsey and will meet Monday at noon. The chairman remains to be selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Cawthon
Chamber of Commerce Special Livestock Committee
Mobile County
Aubrey, Boyles
Matt Hahomer
I Jr
George Kilmer
George A. Maloney
John L. Ramsey
Man Sues Powder Firm for 50 000 Damages Over Eye Loss
George Dubois filed suit in the law and equity court against B Lt duPont Powder Company of Wilmington Delaware for 50000 damages claiming loss of sight from a premature explosion of a dynamite cap. The accident occurred June 25 1913 while he worked for Newport Turpentine and Rosin Company in Baldwin County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dubois
Law and Equity
B. Lt. duPont Powder Company
Wilmington
Del
Newport Turpentine and Rosin Company
Baldwin County
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Sales Report
Liverpool spot cotton shows steadiness with American middling fair at 5.30 and ordinary at 2.90. Sales reach 7,000 bales, including 5,600 American and 1,000 speculative. receipts total 14,000 bales. Futures close steady with May-June 4.201 2, July-August 4.27 122, October-November 4.37 1-2, and January-February 4.43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Money Market Report from New York
Mercantile paper stands at 4 1 2 percent. Sterling exchange easy with 60 day bills at 484.25, cables 487.50, demand 4.87. Bar silver quoted at 48 7 8 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Money Market
New York
Mercantile Paper
Sterling Exchange
Turpentine and Rosin Prices and Receipts in Savannah
Naval Stores report from Savannah on December 18 shows turpentine at 44 cents with 216 casks received and rosin firm with total receipts of 1 960. B through M grade rosin prices are listed from 3.30 to 4.45 dollars per barrel with WG and WW at 5.70 and 5.85 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Three Hundred On Hog Farm Excursion
Three hundred passengers boarded a special Southern Railway train from the Gulf Terminal at 1 pm Friday for Saraland to inspect the Mobile Hog Company's farm under Chamber of Commerce auspices. Hog and hominy were listed as refreshments for visitors at the Saraland farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Gulf Terminal
Saraland
Deaths and Funerals for Alexander McKinstry
The funeral service for Alexander McKinstry was held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. from the family home at 251 St. Anthony Street with Rev. O. C. McGehee officiating. Pallbearers were J. W. Cox, Alex Hancock, H. H. Houston, R. W. Martinez, C. S. Shawhan, and T. W. Sims. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McKinstry
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Tricycles
Pioneer
English Carriage Co
S. E. Corner
Dauphin and
Water Streets
Howard French Dry Cleaning Co
Government ST
Chas. Bidgood
Bell
Jas. Be, Duggan
Onejgrece Store
Fieman
Joliceman
Blue Store
Dauphin Street
Fatima
Liggett Myers Tobacco
Jacobson
Mackinaws
the Mechanics Relief Association
Bers
Messrs
T. J. Conboy
Extra Special
Graham-Rush Clothing Co
J. L. Mott Iron Works
Amantal Aé
Espoulal
Manuf Ctu
Gulf City Plumbing Company
A. Meaher
Pleasant
St. Stephen's Road
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