Mobile to Share in Historic Canal Publication
Dorland representing Publishing Company outlines plans for The History of the Panama Canal to cover its construction and future impact with focus on Mobile as a key commercial and industrial hub. The volume will feature data on South and Central American markets and Mobile’s port prospects, with editors including Ira E. Bennett and J. Hampton.
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C Dorland
I A1
Ira E. Bennett
Kington Post
Franklin K. Lane
J. Hampton
Johns Hays
Mobile
Dorland
South Atlantic
Gulf
Washington
South
Don H
Chamber of Com L. C. Irvine
B. X. Oliver Ikes
Central America
Carnival court names not published by association
A motion at the Carnival executive committee meeting authorizes the chairman and secretary to tell The Item that publishing the carnival court names last Sunday was not at the association’s request. The vote, urged by Harry J. Hartwell, aims to keep the action private and avoid exclusive publication. Notables connected to the book include Ex-President Roosevelt, Ex-President Taft, Speaker Champ Clark, Col. Geo. W. Goethals, and Col. W. C. Gorgas.
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Carnival Executive Committee
Carnival Court
Harry J. Hartwell
Paul Wilson
Mobile Register
Roosevelt
Taft
Champ Clark
Col
Geo. W. Goethals
W. C. Gorgas
Senator Borah Urges Imprisoning New Haven Looters
In Washington on February 11 Senator Borah of Idaho argued that five or six men who looted the New Haven should be put behind bars, saying such a move would have a strong moral effect on the country as the Norris resolution to end the New Haven probe was discussed. He suggested the Norris resolution could hinder the attorney general's plans.
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Washington
New Haven
Borah
Idaho
Senate
Carnegie Gift Funds Peace Effort Across Churches
Andrew Carnegie donated 2 million dollars to be funneled through churches to promote international peace. A 26 member trustees board from major US denominations will manage about 100000 yearly income, supporting peace literature, a national Peace Sunday, and global conferences.
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Associated Press
New York
Andrew Carnegie
United States
Carnegie
America
Europe
Jahncke Heads New Orleans Yacht Club Ticket
The Southern Yacht club nominating committee in New Orleans names Ernest Lee Jahncke as leader of the coming season ticket to be voted on February 12. He replaces retiring Commodore Heaslip and brings a strong yachting record including Glendoveer Maid of Orleans and Bluewing II. Re candidates Landry Farrell Pray and Ferguson slated for re election. Falvy Allen Legier and others have prior board experience.
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New Orleans
The
Southern Yacht Club
Ernest Lee. Jahncke
Commodore Heaslip
Jahncke
Glendoveer
Messrs
Landry
Farrell
Pray
Ferguson
T. R. Falvy
William Allen
John Legier
J. E. Carter
J.E. Pearce
Within the Law comes to Lyric theater for two nights
At the Lyric theater Bayard Veiller’s fourAct melodrama Within the Law once ran in New York and drew praise from Rev Charles H Parkhurst and the Wyoming bishop for its lesson on labor practices. Also staged are The Spendthrift and Klimt Gazzolo’s Porter Emreson Brownes powerful domestic drama with performances February 18 and 19 plus a matinee. Tickets go on sale Thursday at 9 am.
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The
Law
Lyric Theatre
Bayard Veiller
Eltinge Theatre
New York City
New York
Klimt
Gazzolo
Porter Emreson Brownes
Hudson Theatre
Missing Potomac Tug Leaves Crew In Ice
Officials say the tug Potomac with a crew of thirty six remains unreported amid thick ice in the Bay of Islands. They maintain the vessel is provisioned and steady while considering coal shortages and failed wireless gear as possible causes. The revenue cutter Androscoggin searches along the coast toward the Bay of Islands.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Naval
Revenue Cutter
Potomac
Bay of Islands
Androscoggin
Travelogue Lecture on Yellowstone Planned at Y M C A
William Bruce Leffingwell renowned for travelogues will deliver an illustrated talk at the Harte auditorium Friday night focusing on Yellowstone National Park. The event highlights a prominent national explorer sharing vivid scenery and insights with local audiences.
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William Bruce Leffingwell
Harte
Yellowston National Park
Tax Collector Reports Record Poll Taxes and Property Revenue
The Tax Collector Phelan B. Dorion records show from October 1913 to February 1, 1914 poll tax totaled 7650.50 the highest for the period since the new law. Real and personal property taxes rose to 501563.98 from 489487.98, up 12056 for 1913-14 versus 1912-13.
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Phelan B. Dorion
Dorlon
Calls for aid against spring floods spread nationwide
Associated Press reports E. T. Perkins urged mayors of flood districts, commercial clubs, and railroad presidents to prepare for possible disastrous floods this spring due to deficient precipitation in river valleys across the country.
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Associated Press
Chicago
E. T. Perkins
Financial Aid Requested by National Drainage Congress Leader
The president of the National Drainage Congress urged funding to prepare for floods likely to hit areas visited by high water last year. The communication stressed the need for funds to bolster flood response and drainage projects.
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National Drainage Congress
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G. A. Michael
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Water and
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