Stamp sales here will aid income for Mobile office
The Mobile office of the deputy Internal Revenue collector will expand its operations to sell emergency war tax stamps and proprietary stamps locally, per Collector John McNeel in Birmingham. Deputy collector Mrs. S. E. Hoffman said the change will boost local income, with stamps to be forwarded here soon after previously sending funds to Birmingham.
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Internal Revenue
John McNeel
Birmingham
S. E. Hoffman
Mobile
Mobile bay cited as ideal Gulf naval station site
An author argues Mobile Bay meets key naval base requirements including easy sea access, strong defense, and ample water. He notes a dredged 80 foot channel, potential further deepening, and that inland bays offer water, with dredging as a one-time cost. Central location strengthens Mobile’s case.
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Mobile Bay
Gulf Ports
Mobile
Gulf
Birmingham Urged to Build Massive Ship Industry
Alabama's leaders hail Mobile Birmingham links and railroads as key to turning the region into a major shipbuilding and export hub. Federal cooperation could boost Warrior river use and attract East West and Midwest factories routing goods via Mobile.
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East
Middle West
West
South
Birmingham
Mobile
Central America
New Orleans
Alabama
Australia
China
Japan
Panama Canal
Cure for Pimples Promoted by Cuticura Soap
A Norfolk Virginia testimonial from E F Irwin details severe facial pimples, redness, and itching that healed after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The notice encourages sending a 32 page Skin Book by mail and advertises Cuticura sold worldwide.
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Cuticura
Dept. T
Besitem
Alabama Tennessee Northern Railway Storage Space
The Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railway offers limited deep water storage on the west bank of the river with space scarce for dog and tie accumulation, heavy commodities pairing, and water facilities.
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The
Alabama, Tennessee & Northern Railway
Port of Mobile Noted as Unique by Davis
Davis asserts no gulf port matches Mobile’s advantages and signs off with warm regards and Sincerely yours, Cc. H. Davis.
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Gulf
Mobile
Cc. H. Davis
Miners Seek Material Wage Increase Across Four States
Four States Represented at conference with 325 000 miners from Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois. The current wage scale expires March 31 and a strike is seen as likely if no agreement is reached though workers may stay on the job during talks.
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New York
Mobile
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
West Virginia
Rocky Mountain
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Mollie Brewer
Mrs Mollie Brewer age 45 resident of Singletons Crossing Washington county Alabama died Sunday morning from injuries after a fall at home. Berenson and Sands took charge and sent the body to Singleton's Crossing for burial. Survived by husband and others. Captain Gunder O Hvarstad dies at Mobile home after brief illness. Native of Bergen Norway, he had lived in Mobile 15 years. Survived by widow, son, brother and three sisters and other relatives.
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Mollie Brewer
Singleton's Crossing
Washington County
Ala
Berenson & Sands
Singleton’s Crossing
Gunder O. Hvarstad
South
Conception Street
Bergen
Norway
Mobile
Jensine Olsen Hvarstadt
Ingvald Hvarstad
Muskegon
Mich
Randolph Hvarstad
Philadelphia
Emma _“Fristed
Matilda Christiansen
Augusta Hvarstad
Campaign in Kamerun Nearing Conclusion
Nine hundred Germans and 14 000 colonial troops from Kamerun crossed into Spanish Guinea and were disarmed and interned. The move signals the French British campaign in Kamerun nearing end as the German protectorate spans 191 180 square miles.
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Kamerun
Madrid
London
Spanish Guinea
Africa
Protectorate
German East Africa
Pine Tar Honey Remedy Claimed To Ease Cold and Cough
An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for cold symptoms and feverish throat and nose. It claims honey soothes irritation pine tar reduces phlegm and acts as antiseptic to ease breathing and provide relief.
Federal League Suit Is Dismissed in Chicago
Judge K M Landis in federal court dismissed the anti trust suit by the Federal League against organized baseball. After weighing arguments and evidence he said an injunction would have harmed baseball and that delaying the case was wiser. The dismissal is without prejudice.
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Chicago
Federal League
K. M. Landis
United States District Court
Landis
Germany warns submarines to avoid sinking liners
The United States and Secretary Lansing reported that Germany issued general orders to submarine commanders to avoid sinking liners without warning after the Lusitania disaster. Germany claims the sinking was a reprisal for Britain’s blockade and maintains it cannot disavow an act done under its instructions while expressing regret and offering indemnity.
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Lansing
Germany
United States
Clemenceau Questions Colonel House Mission
Georges Clemenceau comments in l Homme Enchaine on Colonel House tour of Europe. He calls the mission a hesitant observation by a “dumb missionary” and says House will report to President Wilson as to the balance of force among Belligerents. He notes House has the qualities of observation and good sense.
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Paris
Georges Clemenceau
l'Homme Enchiane
Colonel House
Wilson
Europe
M. Clemenceau
American Republic
South German Press Calls for Cautious Tone in U S Dispute
From Zurich via London, the south German press adopts a moderate stance on the American German controversy. The Munich Neueste Nachrichten says heated remarks are futile as the decision now rests with America and Germany should respond conciliatorily.
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Zurich
London
Munich
Knights of Columbus to Meet Tuesday Night
Mobile Council 666 will elect a financial secretary at the regular meeting Tuesday night. The program for the joint minstrel show with Mobile division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be discussed. Memorial services for deceased members will be held Sunday afternoon February 13 at 4 o'clock.
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Mobile Council 666
Knights of Columbus
Mobile Division
Ancient Order of Hibernains
Professor Vigor Attends Negro Rural Schools Conference
Prof. C F Vigor assistant superintendent of Mobile county public schools returned from Tuskegee Institute where he attended a conference of supervisors of negro schools in Alabama and Georgia under the Jeanes Fund. He met Dr.
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C. F. Vigor
Mobile County
Tuskegee Institute
Supervisors of Negro Schools
Alabama
Georgia
Jeanes Fund
Vigor
Jeanes Fund supervisors meet in Alabama and Georgia
Professor Vigor describes the Jeanes Fund aiding rural negro schools in seven Southern states. Forty supervisors from Alabama and Georgia attend the conference. The fund helps pay part of Mobile County negro rural school salaries.
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Dilard
Jeanes Fund
Caldwell
Jefferson Davis
Jeanes
Prof
Vigor
Alabama
Georgia
Jeaney
Mobile County
Too Many Low Brows In College Say Jordan At Stanford
Stanford University reports Chancellor David Stajordan addressing students on the issue of too many low brows in college. He explains a low brow as one degree from a rough neck and stresses value in being in the minority in the discussion of a talk titled A Man.
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Stanford University
David Stajordan
Parry Guests Peck At Battle House Reunion
C. Parry, Indianapolis manufacturer, arrives in Mobile Sunday with wife and meets S. H. Peck, proprietor of the Battle House, for an impromptu reunion. The couple later enjoys an automobile ride hosted by the Pecks.
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C. Parry
Indianapolis
Ind
Mobile
Battle House
S. H. Peck
Mrs. Parry
Inferior Court Docket Includes Fines and Brief Sentences
Alfred Reese fined $1 or ten days in jail for gaming by Judge Chamberlain in the inferior criminal court. Other docket items include Charles Stanton assault and battery February 7, Gene Walker cruelty to animals February 9, Willie Henderson and Catherine Harris adultery February 9, and John Pierce vagrancy February 10.
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Alfred Reese
Chamberlain
Inferior Criminal Court
Charles Stanton
Gene Walker
Willie Henderson
Catherine Harris
John Pierce
Merchants L A Scruggs Jr and Stallings in Mobile on business
Lauderdale Mississippi merchants L A Scruggs Jr and J H Stallings are in Mobile on business. J H Reitinger of Philadelphia represents the Associated Press at the miners and operators conference set to begin in Mobile Tuesday morning.
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L. A. Scruggs, Jr
J. H. Stallings
Lauderdale, Miss
Mobile
J. H. Reitinger
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Miners and Operators
Jury sworn for February city court term
Judge O J Semmes swore in the February term grand jury with J W Phillips as foreman. The panel will sit through February 19 and includes H Herbert Lyons, Hiram C Bolling, Fred C Rhen, Frank N Dooley, Charles H Rabby, John H Weinand, Herndon Pringle, Robert S Padgett, Walter Williams, Wilbur Cato, John Mills, John F Peterson and A Bruce Stewart.
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O. J. Semmes
J. W. Phillips
H. Herbert Lyons
Hiram C. Bolling
Fred C. Rhen
Frank N. Dooley
Charles H. Rabby
John H. Weinand
Herndon Pringle
Robert S. Padgett
Walter Williams
Wilbur
Divorces Filed in Chancery Court for Adams and Caldwell Couples
Alonzo Adams sues for divorce from Aline Adams in chancery court claiming a statutory offense. The couple wed in Malcolm Alabama in 1909. Amanda Caldwell seeks divorce from Luther Caldwell for voluntary abandonment. The Caldwells married in Mobile on January 16 1909.
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Alonzo Adams
Chancery Court
Aline Adams
Malcolm
Ala
Amanda Caldwell
Luther Caldwell
Caldwells
Mobile
Battle House Contract Let To Jett Muths Company
S H Peck lessee of the Battle House awarded a 5000 dollar contract on Monday to the Jett Muths Construction Company for remodeling the trelis room restaurant and building a quick lunch cafe on the south side facing Royal street. Work will start immediately.
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Battle House
S. H. Peck
Jett-Muths Construction Company
Royal Street
William P. Hepburn Dies in Clarinda
Clarinda Iowa February 7 Colonel William P Hepburn former congressman for the district died here today. He served in the House and was a prominent figure in local politics and national affairs. His death marks the end of a long public career.
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WM. P. Hepburn
Clarinda
William P. Hepburn
Congress
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