Burglars Hit Wei Brothers Store Again for Cash
Thieves forced entry at Wei Bros grocery and drug store at the northwest corner G and Catherine streets after midnight Saturday. They used two iron bars to rip the upstairs safe and left about $600 in cash and coins behind. they also removed the bars as evidence. Police were notified and detectives dispatched as merchants fear further robberies and increase security measures.
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Wei- Bros
Catherine Streets
Con
Burglars Enter J. O. Muscat Store
Burglars broke into the J. O. Muscat shop on Dauphin Street between Wilkinson and Dearborn on Saturday night. They forced the front door and entered from Dauphin Street but likely took little or nothing. The intruders appeared to be alarmed and left hurriedly, with items scattered but few valuables missing.
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J. O. Muscat
Dauphin
Wilkinson
Dearborn
Dauphin Street
Marquis of Londonderry Dies After Pneumonia
The Marquis of Londonderry died today in London from pneumonia. A leading British statesman and lawyer, he served as Solicitor General for Ireland and viceroy of Ireland, held multiple offices in the Balfour ministry, and owned about 50,000 acres. He was married in 1875 to a Shrewsbury daughter and leaves two children, with Viscount Castlereagh as heir.
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Londonderry
Pei
Wengland
Great Britain
Hall of Shrewsbury
Viscount Castlereagh
Women storm Liebig Williams Clark plants over wage strike
A crowd of angry women stormed the Liebig Williams Clark fertilizer plants in Roosevelt New Jersey after a wage cut to 1.60 a day. Nineteen were shot by deputies at the Liebig works and two workers were rescued by police. Strike leaders say no strikers were among the men who returned to work. The companies warned that workers who failed to return would be discharged.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt
N. J
Liebig & Williams and Clark Fertilizer
Janeer
Liebig Works
Frankins
Wiliams and Clark
Osborne
Vig
Porcelain Making Advancements Reported in U.S.
Associated Press dispatch from Washington dated February 8 reports the bureau announcing progress in porcelain production in America. The item notes officials citing improved methods and domestic capacity, signaling potential shifts in consumer and industrial porcelain supply.
Weather: Frost Tonight and Mild Tuesday
The forecast calls for frost tonight in Mobile with a low near freezing and a milder Tuesday with highs around 40 degrees. Skies remain partly cloudy with light winds.
Eva Booth Reported Sinking Rapidly
Cincinnati Feb 8 Evangeline Booth commander of the Salvation Army in the United States is reported sinking rapidly by attending physicians who hold out small hope for her recovery. She arrived to supervise construction of a memorial hospital at Covington Kentucky and to oversee other duties of her father Ballington Booth.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Evangéline Booth
Salvation Army
United States
Memorial Hospital
Covington
Ballington
Rumely Company receiver action in Indianapolis court
Federal court in Indianapolis authorized $1500 receivers’ certificates as part of continuing operation of the Rumely Company, a $30,000,000 cultural machinery concern for which Finley P. Mount was appointed receiver January 9. Tentative not guilty pleas were entered in New York by five individuals indicted on conspiracy to obtain American passports.
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Rumely Company
Aare Cultural Machinery
Finley P.mount
Indianapolis
New York
Carl Burpede
Willam ‘Heimrich Sachsz
August R. Meyer
Walter Muller
Herman Wagener
State Department
Prominent New York figure Robert Lee shoots self in hospital
Robert Lincoln Lee aged 51, known in social and athletic circles, killed himself with a revolver Sunday in a New York hospital where he was a patient. Reports also say the steam yacht Wakiva ran aground near jetties off Mexico last month and has broken up, declared a total loss by vessel officers arriving in New Orleans.
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Robert Lincoln Lee
New York
New
New Orleans
Coroner Revises Verdict in San Antonio Couple Case
A coroner changed the verdict in the John W. Platt case from murder and death by own action to death by asphyxiation after the couple’s bodies were found in their apartment in San Antonio on Friday and the finding was updated on Sunday.
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San Antonio
Madrid Sympathizers Leave Cards For Belgium
Over 10,000 attendees from all classes visited the Belgian legation in Madrid to express sympathy for Belgium. Participants left cards or signed a public register.
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Madrid
Richard Morgan Railroad GM Dies Sudden in Savannah
Richard Morgan general manager of the Savannah and Northwestern railroad died suddenly in Savannah late Sunday of acute indigestion. He had also served as general manager of the Gulf and Ship Island railroad based at Gulfport Mississippi. Born in Arlington Kentucky fifty two years ago.
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Richard Morgan
Savannah and Northwestern Railroad
Savannah
Mr. Morganay
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad
Gulfport
Miss
Arlington
Bribery Attempt Tied to Cattle Theft Case Delayed
The case of J Goldin, livestock dealer, accused of buying stolen cattle, was heard in inferior criminal court before Judge Chamberlain. Price W Smith, charged with cattle theft, was involved and Pri nee Smith, brother, faced an attempted bribery charge. examination was waived and bond set at 500 dollars but not posted due to funds.
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J. Goldin
Price W. Smith
Inferior Criminal Court
Chamberlain
Prince Smith
Price
Mississippi Rural and Mechanical College 1915 schedule
The 1915 schedule lists open campus dates March 26 and 27 with events at Columbus and Macon. Tracks include Vanderbilt at Columbus March dates, Illinois at campus April 12-13, Mercer at Macon April 12-13, School of April 14-15, Louisiana at campus April 21-22, Sewanee at Meridian April 30 and May 1, Alabama at Columbus May 7-8, and Auburn at Meridian May 14-15.
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Alabama Polytechnicae Institute
Auburn
Meridian
Miss
Alabama House Proposes Investigation of O Neal Era Expenditures
In Montgomery Feb Representative Mer of Macon introduces a recess committee to probe all state government expenditures during the O Neal administration. The panel may summon witnesses to review department disbursements and state indebtedness. Also a literacy commission bill seeks no state pay and a federal mail ban on liquor ads is urged by Senator Smusk with a Washington trip memorial.
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Montgomery
Ala
Hageena
Mer
Macon
Senate
House
Rogers
Sumter
Alabama
Smusk
George
Samuel D. Weakley
Fred M Jackson
Walter J. Sessions
R. M. Goodall
L. B. Musgrove
Washington
Legislators Hope Week End Adjournment To Mardi Gras
In Montgomery on February 8 lawmakers hope to adjourn until Wednesday to join Mardi Gras in Mobile. Several members plan to spend Sunday and Monday in the capital, while discussions on tax systems and budget balancing continue. A Sommers system tax proposal draws landowner interest as Hartwell explains its aims for Alabama. Kickback rumors and steering committee talks signal friction as recess looms.
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Montgomery
Mobile
King
Felix
Ene A. Grayson
Hartwell
Alabama
Birmingham
Alabama Port House Destroyed By Fire
A double occupancy home in Alabama Port shared by Mrs. Robert Taylor and Mrs. Lillian Baldwin burned Sunday night, destroying the house and contents after volunteers arrived late. An entertainment the prior night raised 25 dollars for the local school and was lost in the blaze.
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Alabama Port
Ala
Heron Bay
Robert Taylor
Lillian Baldwin
Former Mobile Druggist Dies at Central Mills
Robinson of Mobile died at Central Mills after a long illness. He was a father, mother, one brother and one sister among other relatives who mourn his loss. The notice lists his death in Central Mills Alabama with connections to Mobile.
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Central Mills
Ala
Iear Robinson
Mobile
Seeeee
Death at Summerdale in Alabama claims farmer's spouse
Mrs Louis Walther, wife of George Walther a prominent farmer from the Summerdale area, died after several weeks illness ending Friday night in Dale County Alabama. The obituary notes her as a well known local figure and records the death following a serious illness.
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Dale
Ala
Mra Louis Walther
Geof Gl Walther
Ships Sought for South American Trade From New York
AP reports curtailment of European trade with South America prompts every available vessel to seek cargoes between New York and Brazil or Argentina. For first time in twenty years coastwise ships shift to South American trade with more than a dozen vessels loading locally.
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Associated Press
New York
South America
Bras
Murder indicated in Florida stream linked to robbery
The body of Alonzo G. Gardner of Baltimore was found near Raft creek Georgetown Florida with a gunshot wound to the head. His brother Horace B. Gardner of Springfield Massachusetts remains missing. Police suspect robbery motive and believe Horace may also be dead. The body shows extensive damage and only limited jewelry found.
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Welaka
Fla
Alonzo G. Gardner
Baltimore
Raft Creek
Georgetown
Horace B. Gardner
Springfield
Mass
Whiten
Iain Hiscock
Oliver Lind
Opium Pipe Found On Cocaine Peddler Arrested
Charley Tipton alias Gigee a negro was arrested Sunday by Detectives Burch and Pearsons on Dearborn and St streets. He faces police court Monday with cocaine charges. An opium pipe studded with fake diamonds and containing residue was found with him, along with heroin and cocaine.
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Charley Tipton
Gigee
Burch and Pearsons
Dearborn
Cone
Southern Railway Announces Mobile Division Heads
Officials of the Southern Railway announced appoints to mobile division and other division posts. Names include J. M. Hudspeth superintendent terminals Richmond Virginia and C. G. Arthur Richmond Virginia among others. C. P. King and C. Co. H odges cited with divisions in North Carolina and Alabama.
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Southern Railway
Associated
Atlanta
The
J. M. Hudspeth
Richmond
C. P. King
Cues
C. Co.Hodges
Transylvan
Brevard
Pope's Peace Prayer Read in Belgian Churches
Associated Press reports churches in Azitwerp Brussels and Malines read the pope's prayer for peace. Cardinal M feos ordered assistance at the Malines service. Catholic soldiers participated but made no attempt to intervene.
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Pope
Belgium
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Azitwerp
Brussels
Malines
Diet
Dinal M Feos
Department 18 Responds to Four Small Fires Monday
Four small fires were handled by Department 18 Monday morning. Incidents included a 1 story frame building at 367 Hamilton Street occupied by W H Beatt, a foot fire sparked by a resident, a 6 story frame residence on Dee Ware Street, and a residence at 950 Government Street.
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Strameé
Hamilton Street
W H. Beatt
Rks Adie
William Owens
John Williams
F._ O. pee
Dr Goff Recovering In Irvinton Ala
Dr M L Gott practicing physician and surgeon recuperating in Irvinton Alabama after illness. Reports indicate he is recovering and regaining strength.
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DR. Goff
Battles in the Carpathians and Romanian frontier clash
Reports from Geneva and Paris describe heavy fighting in the Carpathians between Russian, Austrian and Romanian forces with advances and counter actions near Ulics Komarnike Czerledz and Turn Severin. Lusitania incident draws attention as Britain weighs actions.
China Faces Demands as Yuan Seeks Moderation in Tokyo
A cabinet message from China’s minister in Tokyo warns China may resist Japan’s pressure and vows to protect sovereign rights. President Yuan Shi Kai reportedly plans to meet some concessions to avoid loss of prestige while keeping negotiations secret to give Japan room to moderate its demands.
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Peking
China
Chinege
Tokio
Boeing
Yuan To
Japan
Sieze
Yuan Shi Kai
Two Buried Alive Suspected After Home Inmates Die
In Yonkers New York a report that eight inmates of the German Odd Fellows Home were cremated as they needed care prompts new suspicion that two more were buried alive under anesthesia. Coroner to question undertakers who handled the bodies after an extended interview with officials.
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Yonkers
Odd Fellows’ Home
WN. Y
Odd Fellows Home
New York
Brockwood Physician Arrested in Ala Burglary Case
Montomes Ala Feb 8 Dr. Robert Norman a Brockwood physician and Kelly Adams a janitor at the state capital were arrested following an investigation into fraudulent license disbursement. It is alleged they substituted examination papers in a scheme described by Dr W H Sanders state health officer.
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Montomes
Ala
Peeres
Robert Norman
Brockwood
Kelly
Adams
W. H. Sanders
Union Stock Yards at Chicago Reopened
Union Stock Yards at Chicago reopened as of February with operations resuming after a pause. The brief note outlines the facility's return to activity and the continued handling of livestock and related services amid ongoing city considerations.
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Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Ex Sultan Urges Turks to Make Peace Amid War Weariness
The Daily Mail's Bucharest telegraph reports Sultan Abdul Hamid calls Turks to seek peace as fighters show fatigue of their role as Germany's puppets in the Danube crisis.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Bucharest
Sultan Abdul Hamid
Germany
Raine Enters Guilty Plea in Bank Fraud Case
Federal charges allege the banker misappropriated over $1,000,000 from H-4 Bank funds by sending fictitious financial reports to defraud and mislead investors A plea of guilty was entered and sentencing rests with the court for final punishment.
Carnival Train Traffic Grows Toward Mobile and New Orleans
Reports indicate heavier carnival visitor flow to Mobile and New Orleans this year, with Louisville and Nashville passengers noting record numbers. Pullman trains bound for Mobile and New Orleans run unusually heavy as crowds prepare for the season.
Bucket Brigade Active At Ocean Springs Fire
Ocean Springs Miss Feb 3 An incipient fire threatened a major residential area when the two story house of E D Davis leading merchant caught fire sparks set roof ablaze bucket brigade arrived quickly extinguishing the blaze before the fire department.
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Ocean
Sfings
Miss
Davis
Bucket Brigade
British Explorer Stackhouse Plans Long Global Expedition
Foster Stackhouse, the British explorer who will lead an international geographic expedition for scientific research, is in New York arranging details. He expects to sail early next summer on a voyage of about 250000 miles over seven years with many scientists volunteering their services.
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York
J. . Foster Stackhouse
New York
Aiethualbet
Stackhouse
Bank cashier amid fraud charge shocks Galesburg scene
In Galesburg Illinois on February 3 a bank cashier Haven Brink of the Farmers State Bank is linked to a $16,000 fraud case. Local authorities report the accused adapted the bank's funds, prompting an investigation into the incident and potential charges.
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Galesburg
Haven
Brink
Farmers State Bercvany
Dewueon
Lusitania flag incident sparks U.S. British diplomacy talk
Reported that the Cunard liner Lusitania hoisted the American flag while crossing the Irish Sea. Ambassador and British authorities weigh naval regulations and potential diplomatic fallout as officials note no official U.S. statement yet.
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Wola Washington
Lusitania
Trish Sea
British Casualties Reach 104 000 Since War Start
London February 8 Premier Asquith told the House of Commons that British casualties in the western theater from the war’s start to February 4 total about 104000. The figure covers killed wounded and missing.
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Associated
London
Asq l
House of Commons
Hos
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