Fahey Urges Constructive Nonpartisan Business Thinking
Washington February 8 John H Fahey president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States urges American business men to adopt constructive thinking and reduce partisan stance on major economic questions He says business should discourage disparagement of public figures and support true patriots who sacrifice years to public service The four annual convention opens with reports from officers and plans for speeches through Thursday including President Wilson at the banquet.
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Washington
John H. Fahey
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Fahey
America
Congress
Chamber
Wilson
Mobile Jewish Relief Fund passes two thousand mark
The Mobile fifteen member relief fund committee reports sending $2000 to New York national treasurer Felix M. Warburg of the American Jewish Relief Committee and notes further remittances will follow. Previous total acknowledged plus new contributions bring the fund to $2580.40 with many local donors listed.
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Mobile
Jewish Relief Fund
New York
Felix M. Warburg
American Jewish Relief Committee
Emma Feichold
Joseph Schwarz
Laz Schwarz
R. V. Taylor
L. K. Hirsh
I. Frenkel
M. G. Jacobson
Isaac Shwarz
William M. In
F. S. Frederic
H. Baerman
J. Frisch
J. H. Zuckerman
S. B. Simon
R. Baerman
A. Brisk
H. Ripps
Thomas H. Rutherford
B.B. Barron
A. Budin
B. Goldberger
Mike Masey
A. Weiss
M. ©. Discher
Harry Verman
Simple Way to End Dandruff Adverts Promise Quick Hair Relief
An advertisement claims a simple dandruff cure using plain liquid from a drugstore applied at night to moisten and rub into the scalp. It promises rapid removal by morning and complete dryness after a few reapplications, claiming relief from itching and improved hair texture.
Lusitania Crisis Eases as Zimmermann Notes Draw Reactions
Berlin reports tension in the Lusitania crisis has eased after favorable U American news. German press largely reprints Zimmermann interview while Kreuz Zeitung disputes claims that the solution is purely procedural and argues German proposals go beyond indemnity and submarine warfare limits.
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Berlin
London
America
Germany
Zimmerman
Kreuz Zeitung
Frankfurter Zeitung
Herr Zimmerman
Mediterranean
Mayor opens wage conference with a welcoming speech
The meeting addresses a proposed 60 cent per ton coal price increase driven by miners demands. Miners seek eight hour day includes shaft time, alternate Saturdays holidays, and weekly pay. A New York talk prompts possible conference termination or delay. An automobile ride for operators and miners is planned with a harbor excursion set later in the week.
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New York
C. H. Krause
C. Rudolph
Cohen
FE. M. Bailey
Chamber of Commerce
Percy W. Maer
New Orleans
Coast Guard
Tallapoosa
Senate Naval Committee Moves Fast on House Preparedness Bills
The Senate naval committee pressed swift action on preparedness measures as Speaker and leaders urged unity. Mr. Mann called for a bigger army and navy and supported advancing the bills, while a debate on military readiness drew crowds as discussions touched on battleships Nos. 43 and 44 and faster commissioning.
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Naval Committee
Senate
Mann
Clark
Padgett
Mobile children celebrate their birthday party invites
The ITIM congratulates five youngsters for birthdays at the Empire Theatre this afternoon. Bernard Alidor born Feb 8 1912 Chas Schreiner and W Schreiner born Feb 8 1905 1909 Haywood Hamilton born Feb 8 1909 11 years old birthday cards were mailed for a birthday picture party.
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Bernard C. Alidor
St. Francis
W. J. Schreiner, Jr
S. Warren Chas. A. Schreiner
S. Warren Haywood Hamilton
Crichton
ITIM
Empire Theatre
Three battleship Bids for Fast Naval Expansion
Representative Padgett told the house that three ships, the Oklahoma Nevada and Pennsylvania, would be completed and put in commission this year, two by early summer and one in the arm. He said a small appropriation could speed extra ships if emergency arose. Critics accused Secretary Daniels of slow shipbuilding and turning a five year plan into a decade.
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United States
Mr. Padgett
Bureau of Construction
Padgett
House
Oklahoma
Nevada
Pennsylvania
Congress
Kelly
Michigan
Britten
Ilinois
Daniels
Navy
Wilson
Deaths and Funerals Henrietta Bell and Mary McNerney
Mrs. Henrietta A. Bell wife of Gil bert S Bell of the United States lighthouse service died Tuesday at 10 Old Shell Road Mobile after a short illness She was a New York native who lived in Mobile 41 years Survived by husband one brother A B Penny two sisters and others Mrs Mary A McNerney wife of John McNerney died Tuesday at 611 South Broad Street after a weeklong illness Native Mobile aged 56 She leaves two daughters five sons and five children additional rites noted with Catholic burial planned.
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Henrietta A. Bell
Gilbert S. Bell
United States Lighthouse Service
Old Shell Road
New York State
Mobile
A. B. Penny
Middleton
N. Y
F. H. Mumme
J. H. Jackson
Mary A. McNerney
John McNerney
South Broad Street
E. T. Burgess
Katie McNerney
Eugene Farrington
John
Thomas
Robert McNerney
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Wise Guy Shifts Blame After Cafe Frisk Incident
In a terse exchange the officer accuses a suspect of rifling the cafe manager’s office for coin. The thief denies the charge saying he was in the head waiter’s room, not the manager’s office.
Negroes urged to return to Africa by visiting lecturer
Rev. Dr. C. F. Checlzzli, a historic lecturer and graduate of Germany and Oxford, tours the South urging Alabama and Georgia Negroes to emigrate to Africa after the European War. He reports securing about a thousand pledges in Alabama with more from Georgia.
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Montgomery
Ala
C. F. Checlzzli
Germany
Oxford
South
Africa
Alabama
Georgia
Tailors Aim to Raise Standard of Men's Dress
St Louis February 8 Styles for men will be considered at the three day convention of the National Association of Merchant Tailors. The event opens with plans to lift the standard of men’s dress and features a special apparel exhibit.
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ST. Louis
National Association of Merchant Tailors
Chamber of Commerce Directors to Meet Tuesday Evening
A special meeting of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce board will be held Tuesday at 7 o'clock in the organization rooms. Important matters are to be discussed and every member is expected to attend.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Wood's Aide-de-Camp Addresses Alabama Students
Captain Gordon Johnston aide de camp to Major General Leonard Wood spoke to University of Alabama students about military instruction camps for civilians. He discussed program aims and civic defense training during the special session at University, Alabama.
Hyena Escapes Fear Spur DeVry Laughs at Tale
Cu de Vry, longtime keeper at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, recalls a hyena he kept as a pet. A bystander warned the bars were too wide, but DeVry quips the animal is laughing because it could squeeze through.
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Cu’ de Vry
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago
DeVry
Guardian urges envoy to settle blockade dispute with full powers
The Manchester Guardian editorial proposes sending Viscount Bryce or Arthur J. Balfour to the United States with full powers to resolve the blockade controversy. It notes American interest in neutral rights and historic naval policy while warning Britain faces difficult consequences from ongoing dispute and diplomacy.
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London
The
Manchester Guardian
Viscount Bryce
Arthur J. Balfour
United States
Guardian
Lusitania
Germany
America
Paris
Great Britain
the Guardian
Viscount
Envoy Bryce Urges Swift Action on War’s Global Impact
The newspaper lauds Bryce as a special envoy to America and calls Mr. Balfour to join, saying there is great work to be done and it cannot be delayed. It asserts the issue goes beyond war and could shape the future of the English speaking peoples.
U S Seeks Extradition of Villa's Brother From Cuba
The United States requests Cuba extradite Hippolito Villa, brother of General Villa, to face an indictment in Texas for alleged complicity in wrecking the Southern Pacific line near El Paso in December to disrupt Carranza troop movements through American territory.
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Washington
United States
Cuba
Hippolito Villa
General Villa
Texas
Southern Pacific Railway
el Paso
Carranza
Villa denies railroad destruction in Havana jail
In Havana jail Villa says he was taken as a hostage and denies ties to railroad sabotage. He believes U S authorities wanted his brother Francisco to stop killing Americans, but states Francisco does not care if he is dead or alive.
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Havana
Villa
Francisco Villa
Francisco
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