Gompers Gets Busy After Steel Strike Conferenc
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, acted after a conference with two representatives of the steel and iron workers at Rankin and Braddock plants. He instructed Frank Morrison to proceed to the strike scene to take charge of the situation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jeb
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Rankin and Braddock
American Steel and Wire Company
Frank Morrison
City Traffic Ordinance Goes Into Effect
New city traffic law became effective Saturday February 1 and traffic officers began enforcement. Mayor Laz Schwarz urged warnings for minor violations while strict enforcement targets repeat offenses to ease Mardi Gras crowds. Drivers can obtain pocket pamphlets of the ordinance at the police station or city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laz Schwarz
Crenshaw
Whitman appeals in behalf of Will Shapiro
New York February 1 District Attorney Whitman intervened with estate authorities to secure a new chauffeur license for William Shapiro driver of the automobile used in the murder of Herman Rosenthal. Renewal was refused when the 1912 license expired. A letter to Albany notes Shapiro’s testimony in murder trials under threats and argues he was compelled to drive the car on the night of the crime.
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Associated Press
New York
Abrney Whitman
William Shapiro
Herman Rosenthal
Shapiro
Albany
Death of J. C. Fonville in Montgomery
John C. Fonville longtime Crenshaw county resident and Birmingham figure dies at his daughter's home in Montgomery. He was 73 and a former legislator elected in 1878, who later ran for secretary of state on the Kolb ticket. He was a native of Darlington district South Carolina. His son Co A Fonville is district manager for Western Union in the city.
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Montgomery
Ala
John
Fonville
Crenshaw County
Birmingham
Kolb
Darlington
South Carolina
A. Fonville
Western Union Telegraph Company
Classified ad for Uncle Sam pawn shop services
An advertisement offering pawn services at 53 55 Royal Street Pollock Building Mobile Alabama. Proprietor Rattner promises reasonable rates and confidential business handling. Buys and sells valuables and acts as dealer in shoes hats caps gents furnishings trunks guns pistols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Royal Street
Pollock
Rattner
Mobile
Ala
South Royal Street
Pollock Bldg
Good Citizenship Urges Participation in All Elections
Editorial urges every eligible voter to participate in elections and pay poll tax where required. It emphasizes the duty of citizens to vote and stay informed about local and national issues.
Johnson funeral notice for Charles L Johnson
Charles L Johnson died Saturday morning at age 25. Funeral services from 208 South Avenue residence of R W Martinez tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock. Interment private in Magnolia cemetery.
Mrs A E G Grady Dies in Atlanta
Mrs Anne Elizabeth Gartrell Grady mother of Henry W Grady died in Atlanta after a several week illness. The body will be sent to Athens for interment. She was born January 23 1834 in Naeegebee Valley Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. G. Grady
Atlanta
Anne Elizabeth Gartrell Grady
Henry W. Grady
Athens
Grady
Naeegebee Valley
Deaths and Funerals Near Newton and New Orleans
Death notices announce Mrs. Missouri Smith 56 of Newton, Alabama native, wife of W E Smith car inspector for a railroad. She died after a long illness and is survived by her husband and two sons. funeral at Newton residence with burial there. Also Mrs Kate Owen Wespy, wife of Professor Frederick Wespy of Newcomb College New Orleans, died in New Orleans after weeks of illness. Her remains arrive Mobile and funeral held at L and N station with burial in Magnolia cemetery. She was sister of W F Owen, president and GM of the road company.
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Newton
Miss
Missouri Smith
W. E. Smith
New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago Railroad Company
Alabama
Kate Owen Wespy
Kate Owen Weaspy
Frederick Wespy
Newcomb College
New Orleans
Mobile
Magnolia Cemetery
W. F. Owen
Death of Charles L. Johnson at Scranton residence
Charles L. Johnson, 25, of 208 South Georgia avenue, Scranton Miss, died Saturday morning at 1 15 after several months illness. He is survived by his wife, his parents Mr and Mrs Charles J Johnson, one sister and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Johnson
Scranton
Miss
South Georgia Avenue
Charles J. Johnson
Mrs Maud Parsons Dies in Manchester England
News from Mobile reports the death on January 19 in Manchester England of Mrs Maud Parsons wife of A J Parsons president of the Mobile Store and Pulley Works after months of illness. Her husband arrived the day after her death and she left Mobile last June to visit relatives in England. She is survived by relatives in Manchester and other English cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Parsons
Mobile
Manchester
England
Maud Parsons
Mobile Store
Rev W H Hubbard D D dies of pneumonia in New York
The Rev William Henry Hubbard D D of Auburn New York secretary of the Presbyterian church executive committee died in New York City of pneumonia with heart trouble at age 62. He was born in Kentucky and leaves a widow and three sons. He previously edited the Assembly Herald and recently served on the church's executive committee.
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Associated Press
New York
William Henry Hubbard
D. D
Auburn
N. Y
Presbyterian Church In the
United States
Clark County
Kentucky
Hubbard
Presbyterian Church
Assembly Herald
The
Public gambling ends in Sacramento after emergency ordinance
Sacramento residents saw no public gambling last night, likely the first since the 1849 gold rush era. An emergency ordinance passed by city commissioners took effect immediately, shutting down all games.
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Associated Press
Sacramento
Death of Earl of Crawford in London
James Ludovic Lindsay twenty sixth Earl of Crawford died Friday in London. Born 1847 he succeeded to the title on the death of his father in 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl OF Crawford
London
James Ludovi
Lindsay
Devout All Saints Episcopal Member Passes Away
The deceased was a devout member of All Saints Episcopal church and a church guild participant who did much good for religion. The family has many friends in Mobile who heard the news with sincere regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints Episcopal Church
Church Guild
Mobile
Pape's Diapepsin a Harmless Stomach Regulator
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a safe quick remedy for sour stomach indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims relief within five minutes and offers a money back guarantee for a fifty cent case. The copy emphasizes its harmlessness and home use.
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Pape
Lorder
Eddie Foy Stars in Over the River at Lyric Tonight
Eddie Foy premiere of the new girl and song comedy Over the River plays Lyric Theatre tonight at 8 20 with Eleanor Kent Nellie Daly Cecilia Hoffmann and a strong cast including David Andrada J I Kinslow and Charles Swickard The Eight Berlin Madcaps dance and the Cabaret scene are featured Wagons of Weber and Fields bring their 100 player company for two performances on Saturday February 8 at the Lyric Theatre Seats on sale Mardi Gras day at 10 o'clock
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Eddie Foy
Lyric Theatre Tonight
Werba
Luescher
Globe Theatre
New York
Madison Park
Mr. Foy
Eleanor Kent
Nellie Daly
Cecilia Hoffmann
Marie Horgan
David Andrada
J. 8. Kinslow
Charles Swickard
William Sellery
William Pinkham
Davis
Matthews
Berlin
Weber
Walter Lawrence
Edouard Durant
Weber Fields
The Royal Theatre Shows Four Comedies This Saturday
Saturday shoppers enjoyed Mr. Keener's program at the Royal Theatre with The Canine Matchmaker featuring Myrtle Stedman and William Duncan, Hubby’s Polly, Pizen Pete, and Making a Baseball Bug. The Crown Theatre screens The Mosaic Law from Kay-Bee Company, a two reel feature with desert storms and battles, portraying vengeance and justice.
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Mobile
Crown Theatre
Kay-Bee Company
On Burning Sands drama draws crowds at Crescent Theatre
Belair Company's two reel drama On Burning Sands captivates morning audiences at the Crescent Theatre. The Eclair Company filmed it during a desert sand storm in Lower California with three men stabilizing the camera and actors risking lives, making the storm scene worth the admission.
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Crescent Theatre
Burning Sands
Belair Company
Eclair Company
Lower
California
Cate sues Virginia-Carolina Chemical for damages
Henry A. Cate files suit in the law and equity court for 1950 dollars alleging negligence caused injuries to his right hand on October 1, 1912 while employed by Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company. Other items note Felix the military attache Captain Mahon to lead royal float escort and local road complaints to the Cedar Point road, plus a bread wrapping inquiry from St Louis.
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Henry A. Cate
Law and Equity
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Felix
Jack Mahon
Mobile Bible Company
Mahon
Harrison
Veterans
Frank Maddox
First Infantry
Carnival Association
Charles R. Huber
St. Louis
Imquirer
The Bump on the Log Sacrifices Vote by Skipping Poll Tax
The piece frames a citizen as the bump on the log who sacrifices his vote by not paying the poll tax, illustrating the consequences of tax resistance in a humorous political tableau.
Simple Remedy Advertisement Promotes Tasteless Castor Oil
An old style ad touts a tasteless castor oil remedy claiming many uses and strong flavors to disguise the oil. It urges readers to ask their dealer to stock it, listing Van Antwerp Drug Co and Toledo Seed and Olio in Toledo Ohio as distributors and the world’s largest independent manufacturers of castor oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Antwerp
Toledo Seed and
Olio
Toledo
Ohio
Mother and Son Given Long Terms for Murder
Mrs. Gresham and her son Jesse Gresham were sentenced to lengthy terms in the Minden Louisiana penitentiary after being convicted of slaughter in the October killing of O Z Gresham the husband. John Fretwell and Felton were given life terms as accomplices. Mrs Gresham’s lawyer filed notice of appeal.
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Associated Press
Minden
Gresham
Jesse Gresham
O. Z. Gresham
John Fretwell
Felton
The Floor Walker's Triumph
Thanhouser Company presents a witty film titled The Floor Walker's Triumph. A clever, boomerang like comedy unfolds as merchants are drawn into humorous mishaps and quick reversals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thanhouser Company
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Ellison & Wilson
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Mobile and Ohio Railroad
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