Cothran Sues For Old Books In Publishing Trust
Cothran filed a bill in chancery against Nor of A Richards Mrs Minnie Richards and Henry Tonsmeire asking to enlarge a trust so Tonsmeire can manage all accounts and collections. Richards holds the accounts preventing access by other trust parties. The court has not ruled on the lease but will likely rule Thursday afternoon. The Mobile Item features are highlighted as ideal news. Subscribe now for seven papers weekly.
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Settlement in Cieutat Case Ends with Jury Verdict
The William Abrams versus John Cieutat case settled in circuit court by agreement. A jury awarded Abrams $500 with costs to be divided. Abrams claimed $1,800 due from five checks totaling $1,300 in October 1910 and argued the checks were debts not to be part of George Cieutat’s estate, who fatally shot himself later that year.
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William Abrams
John Cieutat
George Cieutat
Circuit
Abrams
Chamberlain's Oiniment for Sprains Promoted
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Oiniment as effective for sprains. It claims quick pain relief and soreness reduction with restoration to health. Bottles priced at 25 and 60 cents available from all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Battle House Will Pay Taxes
City of Mobile sues New Battle House Company for back taxes from 1908 onward seeking 15000 dollars plus interest. Hearing delayed for settlement as company has paid much of the amount and aims to settle the balance promptly. City will not drop suit until full payment is made.
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Mobile
New Battle House Company
B. B. Boone
Boone
New Hattie House Company
Walter F. Walsh
Survey Completed For Pollock Theatre Plan At Royal And Conti
Engineers finished a survey of the Pollock property at Royal and Conti streets for a proposed theatre. Stone Brothers and Nicol and Human led the study, with plans not yet started. Architects say the survey was not ordered specifically for the theatre and predated the Mobile Theatre fire. Definite plans are expected to be announced soon and work is anticipated to begin shortly.
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Pollock
Royal and Conti
Stone Brothers
Jacob Pollock
Nicol & Human
Joseph Stone
Stone
Working Boys Organize Downtown Club
The Boys' Union formed by working boys aims to open downtown club facilities with reading rooms a symnasium and an employment bureau. Officers include Charley Bullen president F Batancourt vice president and John Cain treasurer.
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Boys’ Union
Charley Bullen
F. Batancourt
John Cain
George Bailey
Frank Wimberly
J. Curry
R. Jacobey
B. U
Mobile
Double Header in Y M C A Basketball League
Two Y M C A City Basketball League games will be played Friday at 8:30 p.m. in the Y M C A gym between St Josephs last five the 2M CLAY Ramblers the University Military School and the Barton five. Coaches Overton and McCants push the squads into top form as the league nears its final stretch. St Josephs battle Ramblers in a key matchup likely to entertain fans.
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St. Joseph's
Clay Ramblers
University Military School
Barton
Overton
McCants
St. Josephs
Ramblers
Demand Elimination of Restricted District
A committee of fifteen demanded the complete elimination of the restricted district at a YMCA meeting on Wednesday afternoon. The group plans to work with a forthcoming women’s committee to carry reforms without hardship for residents. Dr A E Thayer chaired with eleven members present as Mobile Ministers' Conference pledged aid.
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A. E. Thayer
Mobile Ministers’ Conference
The Doctor’s Defense Against Contagious Disease
A physician speaker argues that no disinfectant or charm protects against contagious disease. Health, guarded by clean skin, good diet, and intact mucous membranes, is the true shield. He endorses Peruna as a preventive for catarrh and urges daily use for those exposed to infections. No. 50.
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S.b.hartman
Columbus
Chile
Two Teens Arrested as Suspicious Characters
Benjamin Butler aged 17 and R. R. Russel aged 23 were arrested by police on Wednesday afternoon and are being held as dangerous and suspicious characters.
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Benjamin Butler
R. R. Russel
Women Meet to Combat Mobile Vice Crusade
Mobile women from twenty three organizations gathered at the Settlement Home to discuss the anti vice crusade. Chief Frank Crenshaw outlined the issue and offered cooperation, while Dr Seale Harris recounted Atlanta´s successful approach. A joint committee with men and women will plan an educational campaign and report back with actionable steps.
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Mobile
Twentythree Representative Women’s Organizations
Frank Crenshaw
Crenshaw
Seale Harris
Atlanta
Walker Captured After 17 Hour Manhunt
A posse captured Marshall Walker of Lexington Tenn after an arduous 17 hour pursuit near Pueblo Colorado. Walker had been trailed since the previous day as authorities closed in on the fugitive. Local reports confirm the capture late today with no further details available.
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