The Jitney Battle in Mobile 1915 Friction Over Tax Burdens
Jitneys face criticism for paying little in taxes while wearing streets, versus Mobile Light and Railroad Company’s higher levies. The piece argues jitneys shift costs from franchises to public funds, noting bondholders, stockholders, and the impact on streetcar service, with a February 12 1915 closing by J H Wilson president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
Mobile
Houston
Onroe Park
Ball Park
Sisters of Charity
Mobile Light Andd Railroad Company
New Orleans
Birmingham
Mobile Light & ‘Railroad Co
J. H. Wilson
Mobile Home Garden Association Forms Community Aid Group
A civic note announces the creation of the Mobile Home Garden Association, a group of faithful supporters forming to aid the unemployed and distressed. The organization aims to secure employment for the worthy, beautify the city, and encourage cooperative support from residents and the county for a successful inception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Home Garden
Tr Nls
New Opium and Cocaine Law Aims to Eradicate Drug Traffic
Congress approved a strict act on December 17 requiring registration of all who handle opium cocaine and related drugs. It bans cocaine sales entirely and imposes severe penalties. Physicians and druggists face tight restrictions on opiate use and sale. The law signals a strong federal push against deadly narcotics and urges stakeholders to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Dagan
Internal Revenue
Postoffice Building Under Construction At City Corner
The postoffice building, now in course of erection at the northwest corner of St Joseph and St Michael streets, stood as the single major local event of Saturday in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
St. Joseph and
St. Michael Streets
MOBILE CARNIVAL GREETS EMPEROR FELIX IN CITY
Mobile prepares for the arrival of Emperor Felix at noon Monday. The Mobile Carnival Association sponsors lavish decor, floats, andriad entertainment as crowds from near and far gather to celebrate the Mardi Gras period with music, bunting, and illuminated displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Felix
Mobile Carnival Association
Kingdom of Joy
Growth of Christianity in the United States in 1914
A study by Dr. H K Carroll for the Federal Council shows the US Christian population rose by over 800 000 in 1914, reaching 38 708 149. Major gains occurred in Roman Catholic and Methodist Episcopal churches with 13 794 637 and 3 603 265 members respectively. nine denominations exceed 1 million each.
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H. K. Carroll
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
United States
Carroll
Methodist Episcopal Church
Roman Catholic
The
Methodist Episcopal
Southern Baptist
National Baptist (Colored
Methodist Episcopal, South
Presbyterian Northern
Disciples of Christ
Northern Baptist Convention
Protestant Episcopal
South Alabama Boosts via North and South Magazine
The February issue of North and South highlights South Alabama development with farm views of truck, fruit, and stock growth. It features Bay Minette sweet potatoes grown by a Jewish settler and Baldwin county Jewish colony members. Rabbi Alfred G. Moses of Mobile leads colony efforts. The piece praises Mobile as a growing lumber port and winter tourist hub with hotels and resorts along the gulf coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Alabama
Bay Minette
Baldwin County
Alfred’ G. Moses
Mobile
Gulf
United States
Navy hydroaeroplane draws crowd at Mardi Gras in city
A hydroaeroplane from the navy department attracted many visitors during the Mardi Gras weekend. It was the harbor's first sighting of such a craft and seen as a notable addition to the festivities.
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Navy Department
Mobile
Infrastructure permits issued for Brook End area housing
The engineering set lists permit details for Brook End area, including J. Pankey on Washington Avenue between Northouth Carolina, five rooms, and references to Southern Iee to Texas.
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Ee Hearts
J. Pankey
Washington Avenue
Northouth
Carolina
Fiveroom
Texas
Jury frees prisoners from city court after no indictments
The February term grand jury ordered the release of several inmates on Saturday afternoon as no indictments were found. Name list includes Rebecca Jones manslaughter Jesse Mitchell Richard Fleming robbery Edward Davis receiving stolen property Herman Anderson brings stolen property into the state Mabel Lloyd alias Robertson assault to murder Richard Robertson Squire Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Jones
Jesse Mitchell
Richard Fleming
Edward Davis
Herman Anderson
Mabel Lloyd
Robertson
Richard Robertson
Squire Bryant
Fraternal Eagles Meet Under New Officers
Fraternal Order of Eagles held a regular meeting February 10 with several candidates initiated. Applications await the next meeting as new officers lead the jurisdiction. Talks covered orders by President Wentworth, Louis C. Treadway, Edward H. Co, and Ollie Hamilton. Entertainments committee plans several stunts for the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles
Wentworth
Louis C. Treadway
Edward H. Co
Ollie Hamilton
Palm Grove No. 7 Circle Holds February Meeting
Palm Grove No. 7 Circle held its meeting on Tuesday February with officers newly elected. Reports indicate renewed activity and several talks on the order. Mobile Council No. 6 J. O. U. A. M. also met February 9 electing H. L. Moorehead as councilor and H. G. Miller as vice councilor.
Chiefs Raised Up in Tuscahoma Tribe Meeting
The Tuscahoma Tribe No. 59 a large gathering last Tuesday to install district deputy great sachem Gus Brettle and several officers for six moons. Dr O H Harris received instruction as medicine man with emphasis on health based approvals.
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Gus Brettle
Allen
Prophet
H. Harris
Sagamore
J. M. Kelly
Whistler
Ala
Fred H. Allen
Ed Konstanzer
BE. A. Vautfrot
D. F. McKinnon
O. H. Harris
Knights and Ladies of Security meet in Mobile February session
Members of Knights and Ladies of Security Council 2058 in Mobile discussed an entertainment report for 1914 and approved it. Four new initiations were added this month with ten applications ballot. district manager Clinton missed the meeting but plans a Bay Minette tour and a charter campaign for February and March.
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Mobile Council
Knights and Ladies of Security
Durin
Ma Ly
J. Eslava
New México
Apne
G. F. Clinton
Bay Minette
Mobile
Comic Cowboys Parade Rules Spark Silent Humor Warning
The Comic Cow Boys demand sidewalk shifts of three inches east along the parade route to ease float turns. They vow a parade of silent humor with giggling banned and whispering encouraged. A transportation committee will monitor the line every thirty steps with nursing bottles for children and rules on Da Da Ma Ma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Transportation
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad
An old standard general strengthening tonic claims to drive out malaria and build up the system. Promoted as a true tonic and appetizer for adults and children, 6c.
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GROVE
Mobile Home Garden Association seeks citywide support
An appeal from Aubrey Boyles and others urges citizens to back a volunteer society forming to cultivate vacant lots for employment, food, and charity. The group seeks loans, seeds, fertilizer, and land access, with city officials exploring property use and financial aid. Members invite donations and member names to Dr. A G Moses for publication.
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Temple
Sta Amoun
A. G. Moses
Government Street Temple
Aubrey Boyles
Julia F. Russell
H. W. DU Dose
E. Q. Norton
Sponge Fisher Exhibitions Dazzle Waterfront Crowd
Divers from the schooner San Mary arrived in the harbor from Tarpon Springs Florida and performed diving shows at Theatre street. Captain S Konetes plans to move the vessel to Snapper Banks to search for sponges, believing beds are plentiful there. The crew of ten and the captain are described as premier sponge divers.
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San Mary
Tarpon Springs
Fla
Theatre Street
S. Konetes
Snapper Banks
A. T. N. Cattle Exhibit Due Today
The Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railroad Company will bring two carloads of thoroughbred cattle and horses from Sumter county for display at the livestock show. The exhibit includes two stallions and several bulls and heifers valued at $50,000, to be shown in the Sunday and Monday parades, with quarters prepared at the fair buildings. A boy's bicycle was reported stolen from in front of Woolworth's early Saturday morning.
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Andrew Price Williams
Woolworth’s
Court notices list upcoming cases and week’s docket
The document details court actions across the Law and Equity Court and Circuit Court with multiple cases set for March and February. It lists names such as Susan Malone, Minard M, Emilie De, and others, plus docket entries for February 17 18 19 and 20 and various firm names.
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Susan Malone
Ve. Minard
Jere Austill
Henry Florey
Holmes
Star
Norvelle R. Leigh
Aenora Sporcie
Laintiff
Pracsage Towing
Myane Ben & Freuchtel
Mobile Art Glass
Sane Heen
MM. Brown
August Buerger
Sarah Mab
Hae Fruit & Produce
A. Hamilton
J. W. McAlpine
N Roach
N. L. Vickers
O. O
McWilliams Ve .D
Cowan
A. D. Davis
J. E. Bowen
Jackson ‘Bank and Trust Company
E. L. McGowin
Alabama Oyster Commission
Frank Henderson
Bama Oyster Commission
Mobile Fish and Oyster Company
Circuit Court
Browne
Rosengrant
Max Lowy
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A. B.C. Pueirors
Alabama
Associa
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South Alabama Booster
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Y. YM
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Charles T. Blalack
Lawrence
Dorothy H. Grosg
Palmetto St
Dorothy McKinney
Jefferson
Eugene 0. Dumas
Dauphin St
J. H. Bancroft
G. VU. Potter
Carley & Company
Earl C. Bessett
Frier & Gullow
Southern Fuel & Material Company
Garnishee
F. A. Armitage
Joe 5
Briday
Askin & Ne
R. C. Schwarz
Astronelle Turpentine Company
John M. McGrew
City Bank
City Bank &Trust Company
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