Carnival Social Events Highlight Battle House Weekend
A lively report from Mobile details masked dances at the Battle House and Cawthon Hotel as Carnival events draw high society. A king’s banquet with 620 reservations plus notable gatherings at the Shakes Club and Elwell Bridge Club showcase season celebrations and upcoming Arbor Day plans.
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Battle House
Cawthon
Carnivel
Vesta Legg
Bay of the Battle House
Salon Dé T
Mobile
Miss Alice Brown Guests At Mobile Carnival
Various society figures attend Mardi Gras events in Mobile. Miss Alice Brown, niece of Judson College principal Miss Margaret Brown, arrived Saturday for the carnival hosted by Mrs. E. H. Bix. Several families, visits, and travels are noted among local residents and guests.
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Alice Brown
Judson College
Margaret Brown
Judson
E. H. Bix
Sam Webb
Greensboro
J. C. Carmichael
Miss Jones
Selma
Miss Carmichael
Sunny South
George E. Glover
M. A. Burke
Ethel Marquis
Pensacola
Amelie Shadd
Anna Etta
Leila McMillan
New Orleans
Marie Webb
Charlotte
Clyde Hunter
Birmingham
Rivers Rush
Augusta Searcy
Tuscaloosa
Mobile Society
John T. Cochrane
Mouile
Marguerite Nabogs
Paul Danner
Phenie George
Virginia Thomas
G. W. Covington
Hazel
Ethel
Montgomery
Mobile
T. J. Bettis
Tracy
Bernice
J. Browne
Meridian
J. R. Browne
Nettie Teat
Dorothy Elizabeth
Ala
Teat
Bullock
Conti Street
Mary
Adelaide Wheeler
P. M. Sherbley
Rome
F. J. McCoy
Isabel Pettit
Washington, D. C
George A. Maloney
Dog River
Friedei
Vena
Ige Schottgen
Am Willng
Aan L. A
Walpole
Schottgen
Local Club Announcements and Schedule Changes
The Tuesday Auction Club meets Thursday with Miss Annie Moore Pro vost. The No Trumps meet with Miss Laura Pillans Friday. The Semmes Colston Chapter U D C meets with Mrs Norville Thursday at 3 30 p m. Junior band of Christ Guild Society will not meet Tuesday due to carnival. The Tuesday Sewing Club will not meet again until February when Mrs Charles Helmer hosts.
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Annie Moore
No Trumps
Laura Pillans
Semmes Colston
Norville
Christ Guild Society
Charles Helmer
Goodyear to Close Out Raincoats Amid Lease Failure
Frank Rutstein, head of the Good year concern, announces the company cannot renew its lease and must liquidate remaining raincoat stock. He cites conditions preventing renewal and expresses regret over the decision.
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Goodyear Company
Frank Rutstein
Good
Rutstein
Senate Democrats back cloture rule in ship bill clash
Senate Democrats in caucus agreed to back a cloture rule but did not settle a specific form or hold a vote. The meeting left room for disagreement among Democrats and warned they could bolt if they refused to cave in. Neil O'Brien and his American Minstrels were announced for February 25 at the Lyric Theatre.
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Washington
Senate
Kern
Neil O’brien
Lyric Theatre
City Briefs: Arraignments and Sentences in Local Courts
Lillie Hadley and Willie Hadley faced assault charges and were fined 1 or ten days in jail. Kim Gilbert arrested for trespass after warning and jailed for ten days. Joe Chatman Mansie James William Ware and Charles Williams each got ten days for gaming. Mannie Robinson received fifty days hard labor for abusive language. Enoch Gibbs and Tom Thornton got hard labor terms. Walter Jones sixty days. Lissie Noyd Clara Williams ten days. Herbert Turk sixty days for petit larceny.
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Lillie Hadley
Willie Hadley
Inferior Criminal Court
Henry Chamberflain
Kim Gilbert
Hitler Con
Jeetee Chane
Camberlain
Joe Chatman
Mansie James
William Ware
Charles Williams
Henry Chamberlain
Mannie Robinson
Enoch Gibbs
Tom Thornton
Walter Jones
Lissie Noyd
Clara Williams
Herbert Turk
Officer Arrests Oliver Boyd for Timber Cutting
Deputy Lynch arrested Oliver Boyd on Saturday on a charge of cutting timber on land owned by George S Gailnes. Deputy Castalas swore out the warrant. Professor Jay S Thomas, University of Alabama education professor, spent Friday and Saturday in the city on an official visit to inspect state secondary education, visiting city and private schools.
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Dennis Lynch
Oliver Boyd
Paul Castalas
George S. Gailnes
Jay S. Thomas
University of Alabama
Thom
Alabama Coach Graves Meets Former School Chums in Mobile
D V Graves visiting Mobile as Alabama basketball coach enjoyed a reunion with college mates Jesse F Hogs Sidney Steinau and O F Steele. The gathering marked Graves first visit to the city and was described as a happy reunion among four former school chums.
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D. V. Graves
Mobile
University of Alabama
Messrs
Jesse F. Hogs
Sidney Steinau
O. F. Steele
Ladies Bazaar At McGill Institute During Carnival
The Cathedral Sanctuary Society will hold its annual bazaar at the McGill Institute on Monday and Tuesday of the carnival. Meals quick lunches and refreshments will be sold at modest prices.
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Ladies of the Cathedral Sanctuary Society
McGill Institute
City of Mobile River Packet Due Sunday Noon
The river packet City of Mobile, missing its regular schedule, will arrive in the city Sunday about noon with a large passenger list for the convenience of residents of upper river landings. It will remain in port until Wednesday.
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Mobile
Upper River Landings
Dodge official visits city to boost cars
John H. Gordon district representative of the Dodge Brothers motor cars is in the city visiting Messrs. Bloch Brothers, the local Dodge agents. Gordon says the reception for the Dodge cars in the area is wonderful.
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John H. Gordon
Dodge Brothers
Motor Cars
Messrs. Bloch Brothers
Dodge Cars
Gordon
Dodge
Panama Canal Celebration Invite For Exposition Leader
Commissioner Laz Schwarz has received invitations from the president and board of directors of the Panama Pacific International Exposition to participate in the celebration of the canal’s completion on Saturday February 20.
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Laz Schwarz
Panama Canal
Fire damages home on North Hamilton Street
Fire Saturday afternoon at 4 o clock lightly damaged the dwelling at 357 North Hamilton Street owned by William Scott. Hose Companies Nos. 1 and 8 answered the call and extinguished the blaze. In a civil case Judge Chamberlain ruled for the defendant H C Brownlow in Edwards v Brownlow with Edwards seeking 17.50 for services for an injured dog.
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Hamilton Street
William Scott
J. C. Edwards
H.C. Brownlow
Chamberlain
R. H. McConnell
Edwards
Mobile Chamber Plans Dog Show at Gulf Coast Home Products Show
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce plans a dog show at the Alba building on North Royal Street following the livestock exhibit. Secretary Card coordinates with exhibitors to secure 400 dogs or more from Mobile and vicinity, including entries from Elmer Kennels and Springdale Kennels. Notable entrants include sons of Ormskirk Foxall and Tintern Perform, with dogs like Satyr the First and Irish Lad expected. Mr. P. L. Savage and E. W. Ces are leading the organizing effort.
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Chamber of Commerce
Gulf Coast Home Products
Alba
North Royal Street
Mobile
Elmer Kennels
St Clair
P. L. Savage
Springdale
Savage
Grand Bay
America
Ormskirk
E. W. Ces
Appoin
Mobile Chamber
Evolution on War theme dominates O M parade floats
The Order of Myths showcases a seven float voyage titled Evolution on War featuring Mars the God of War and scenes from Olympus to Troy. Alfred Robinson of Chiveland designed the 1915 parade with mechanical effects and crimson torchlight.
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Order of Myths
Society
Arts
Olympus
Mars
Denaster
Stigra
Blagen
Jupiter
Clementa
Troy
The
Alfred Robinson
Chiveland O
Mystic Society
Germany Warns Neutrals on War Zone Near British Isles
The German legation in The Hague issues a detailed warning to neutral ships about entering the war area around the British Isles. It reiterates that since February 18, British ports are war ports and armed merchant ships risk attack, with Germany prepared to use all means against British ports and armed vessels.
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the Hague
British Isles
Legation
Germany
Great Britain
England
Hells
Scotland
North Sea
Parade Vehicle Safety Ordinance Notice
Warning to all drivers riders and pedestrians none may cross the parade route or operate vehicles on the street during the parade and five minutes before and after it. Police will enforce the ordinance to protect public view and safety.
Spanish expulsion of diplomats sparks fears of wider action
A Madrid dispatch reports concern over Spain after expulsion of diplomatic representatives by Mexico. The Spanish government seeks joint action from powers to curb anarchy and prevent further expulsions. Madrid notes worry that other diplomats may be expelled, risking broader confrontation.
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London
Madrid
Gram Company
I Rangza
México
Washington reports no protest over expulsion of Spanish minister
State Department notes no protest to expulsion of the Spanish minister from Mexico and says the matter concerns the safe withdrawal of the retiring official. Del Caso is described as a refugee moving through legations while Carranza agents pursue him, with possible misdirection about his location.
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Washington
United States
Senor Jose
Canada
Vera
State Department
Reeg
Iter
del Caso
Ranza
Mexico
Carranza
Caro
Charles Schimpf Restaurant Sells Fresh Oysters At Stand
North Royal business advertises oysters for sale in multiple quantities with phrases like fresh opened toasted and raw offered at a stand. The notice mentions a 100-Ady price term and varied dozen and half dozen options.
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Charles Schimpf
North Royal
Special Mardi Gras Orders Urge Public Cooperation
Police Chief Crenshaw asks citizens and visitors to secure homes and valuables during Mardi Gras. The memo bans rubber balls feathers gloves vulgarity and certain parade street restrictions to maintain decency and order and urges cooperation with enforcement.
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Felix
F. W. Crenshaw
Police
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