Tile Go Build Birmingham Plant
National Mosaic Tile Company of Mobile plans a $50,000 Birmingham plant for ornamental floor and roofing tile with Birmingham leaders backing the project. The company headquarters will move to Birmingham as work is set to begin after January 1, with when site selection and employment for at least 50 skilled workers to follow.
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Birmingham
National Mosaic Tile, Company of Mobile
William F. Tebbetts
Tebbetts
Mr. Tebbetts
Marx Bluffs Trio Appearing As Robbers
Leon H. Marx of the Marx Bros. produce firm was approached by three white men near Government and Bayou streets on a Saturday night about 8 30. He drew as if to pull a revolver and the trio fled without taking anything.
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L. H. Marx
Leon H. Marx
Marx Bros
Government
Bayou Streets
Marx
Three Legged Hen Joins Freak Rooster at Brincat Museum
The Brincat firm received in a Mississippi shipment a three legged hen. following a three legged rooster, workers now plan to enter the three legged chicken business. Boss Mr. Brincat calls the coincidence inexplicable and says the crew scans every fowl for the extra leg.
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J. C. Brincat & Company
Mississippi
Mr. Brincat
War of wages expands as tradesmen gain jobs in district
The filewrights and artisans will see increased numbers added to their ranks as the business war rants, and work will be allotted to many laborers in this district.
Wife Finds Husband Dead in Tub at Canal Street Rooming House
In New Orleans on December 21 John A. Shield traveling salesman was found dead in a bathtub at 1528 Canal Street after a late bath. Officials cite acute indigestion from an overfilled stomach and a cold plunge as the cause though his wife disputes eating since mid afternoon. Shield had been away from his rooming house after dinner and was from Indiana. His body will be shipped to Indiana for burial.
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New Orleans
Canal Street
John A. Shield
Shield
George Rice
Indiana
Y. W. C. A. Christmas Activities and Programs
The Y W C A hosts Christmas preparations with lunch hours 12 to 2, pastel displays, and affordable gifts. Bible talks by Rev A G Richards concluded last Wednesday after eight weeks. Gym classes pause until January with a term through May. The Mobile Library cooperates with the Y W C A to provide books to members.
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A. G. Richards
Girma Aee Petkiabe
Spring Hill Boys Celebrate Christmas at College Event
Spring Hill College marks the Christmas vacation with a senior division minstrel and football farewell on December 20. Captain James Cassidy delivers farewell, gifts are presented to Coach Ressijac and Assistant Coach Rush, and Father Cummings urges prudent vacation behavior as students depart for the holidays.
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Spring Hill College
David Bennett
Clamens Rault
Andrew Smith
Shannon
James Cassidy
American Patrol
Father Cummings
Mobile
Paneroso Orchestra
Jambo
D. Bennett
Tambo
J. van Heuvel
Rufus
A. Grefer
Sambo
J. McPhillips
Bambo
F. Gillespie
Toreador Coon
Bones
Morgan
Rastus
Jim Doolegum
Litto
Spring Hill
Cpa
Ressijac
Rush
Fathom Cummings
Old Spring Hill
Wilson to reappoint Hall to inter commission post
President Wilson plans to reappoint Henry Clay Hall of Colorado Springs to the inter commission. Hall’s term expires January 1, and the move was learned today in Washington.
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Hall
Washington
Wilson
Henry Clay Hall
Colorado
Peance Colo
Last Shot Ends In Suicide At New Orleans Saloon
In New Orleans on a Saturday night Charles Rareshide twenty five of 3220 North Rampart street shot himself in the heart with a revolver after declaring here goes the last shot. A dozen men watched as Rareshide brandished the weapon and fired. He fell near the saloon door while his wife and two young children witnessed the tragedy. The coroner's verdict ruled death by own action.
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Charles Webb Murphy
Chicago
Weeghman
Mobile
Windy City
Murphy
Cawthon Hotel
South Orchards
Ala
Fowl River
Leslie G. Swartout
Parker’s
New Orleans
Federals
Chief Johnson
Ban Johnson
Walter Johnson
Cubs
Charley Schmidt
Charles Rareshide
North Rampart Street
Louis Callahan
Louisa
Rampart Streets
Rareshide
Rampart Street
Herman
Board Divided Over Demurrage Claim at Meeting
The board of revenue and road commissioners split three to two on a $32 demurrage bill. McFadyen and Bolton voted for immediate payment, Green and Whatley for referral. President Ward supported investigation to confirm demurrage days and rain-related charges. The panel set county license and franchise tax rates at half the state’s. Grand Boulevard property owners petition referred to road committee over drainage issues. Ward chaired with full members present.
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Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Road Committee
McFadyen
Bolton
Green
Whatley
Ward
Grand Boulevard
Ship deserter paroled by immigration agent
Vasiliog Starvro Govredes, a Honduras native, arrested in Mobile last week by immigration inspector Henry C. Brownlow, was granted a parole until Washington authorities decide the case. Govredes allegedly deserted the British steamer Carisbrook in November, with local authorities on the lookout since.
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Vasiliog Starvro Govredes
Honduras
Mobile
Henry C. Brownlow
Washington
Govredes
Fog Delays Lampasas Liner In Bay Overnight
A dense fog cloaked the river delaying the Mallory liner Lampasas and other ships. The Lampasas anchored ten miles down the bay until dawn and reached the city Monday morning with a limited passenger list and freight. The St Ninian did not sail as expected, while Tarpon and Lampasas were the only arrivals Monday, and Fijell was shifted for bunkers coal.
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Mallory
Lampasas
St. Ninian
Tarpon
Pensacola
Fijell
Claude
Casa Chute
CERTAIN OF YANKEE SALE
Negotiations for the purchase of the New York Americans were to resume in Chicago with Jacob Ruppert Jr T L Huston as prospective buyers and B B Johnson league president saying the club would be sold despite denials of a deadlock.
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Yankee
Associated Press
Chicago
New York Americans
Jacob Ruppert, Jr
T. L. Huston
B. B. Johnson
Johnson
LOBERT TALKS TRADE DEAL WITH LEAGUE OFFICIALS
Hans, third baseman for the Philadelphia Nationals, met with league officials in Chicago on December 21 and was expected to sign to play for St. Louis.
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Chicago
Hans
Philadelphia Tionals
St. Louis
Alabama woman recalls Vitalitas cure journey to Texas
Mrs. J. A. Pickett of Houston recalls a neighbor’s horseback trek from Troy City to Texas about forty years ago. The tale claims Vitalitas from Damon's Mound cured rheumatism after returning home with improved health and no further use of crutches. She praises Vitalitas as healing for stomach liver kidneys and blood.
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J. A. Pickett
Houston
Texas
Troy City
Pike County
Obama
Vitalitas Mound
Damon's Mound
Sutton
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Jacobson
Dauphin Street
Magic City
Bee
Chris
Mas
the Bank OF Mobile, National Banking
Rilox
J. A. Shield
Y. W. C. A. Notes
Spring Hill Boys
Orleans
Dreamland
Teles
Clae LL
Williams
Jack Thomas
Russell
Ione Cagere
Helen DE Rieu
Dainty
York and King
Hillman Taxi Service Company, Inc
Beth
Conti
Als
Gayfer’s
Mallory Boat Lampasas
Lobert
Alabama
Mrs. Pickett
J. Li. Mott Iron Works
Regularelor
Gulf City Plumbing Co
Conti Street
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