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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1914

Page

9

Canal Builder Back in States After Panama Work

Col George Goethals, Panama Canal builder, returned to the United States amid talk of the canal’s formal opening celebration. He said he hopes not to attend the ceremony, preferring to miss the show and take a trip away until it ends. He planned to discuss canal zone administration with officials in Washington.

Associated Press New York Col George . Goethals Panama Col. Goethals Washington Canal Zone Canal Col. Goe

Sherman law praised by New York Chamber of Commerce

The New York Chamber of Commerce favorable to the Sherman anti trust act saying it is more satisfactory and effective than pending federal proposals. It notes new interpretation would take years and urges limiting the proposed interstate trade commission's inquiries. Congressman Metz and E L Rogers criticize new business legislation.

New York New York Chamber of Commerce United States Supreme Court Congress Interstate Trade Commission Herman Metz E. L. Rogers New York Stock Exchange

Mardi Gras Opens in Crescent City

New Orleans hosts a five day carnival kickoff led by the Knights of Momus with a procession of 17 illuminated floats and a tableau at the French Opera House. Miss Dorothy Johnson crowned queen as Rex arrives by royal yacht to receive city keys from Mayor Behrman.

Associated Press New Orleans Dorothy Johnson Rex Canal Street Martin Behrman Knights ‘of Proteus Athenaeum

Whistler man fined for animal cruelty

W E Johnson of Whistler was fined five dollars or ten days after arraignment Thursday afternoon for cruelty to animals. Officer Phillips testified Johnson beat and kicked a horse that was down.

W. E. Johnson Whistler Phillips Enilipy Johnson

Suffragette Urges Halt as Move Sparks Revolution

A fragmented excerpt shows a suffragette saying urging stop would spark a revolution. The phrasing hints at militant rhetoric and strong opposition to a proposed policy shift. The text mentions urgency and potential upheaval tied to women's suffrage actions.

American suffragists urge Pankhurst against indolent English plan

Prominent American suffrage leaders write to Miss Sylvian Pankhurst urging her to abandon a campaign of indolence in England. They argue such a plan would set back the women's votes movement worldwide and present their view in this ongoing fight.

New York Sylvian Pankhurst England Pankhurst

Pensacola Bank to Install First Trust and Savings President

Robert W. Goodhart, a leading national bank examiner, will resign to become president of the First Trust and Savings Bank recently organized in Pensacola Florida. The bank plans a $200000 capital and will seek a Florida charter. it will buy the former First National Bank building to satisfy depositors.

Pensacola Fla Robert W. Goodhart First Trust & Savings Bank First National Bank Florida Alabama George A. Maljone Dothan Ala

Good Roads Association Appoints Field Agent in Alabama

State Field Agent Rev. J. W. Cary of New Decatur is appointed by the Alabama Good Roads Association to organize county and district groups and solicit members. The move follows a Mobile meeting resolution, with John Craft, J. A. Rountree, and T. B. Kilby overseeing the appointment and plans.

Birmingham Ala Mobile Alabama Good Roads Association Good Roads John Craft J. A. Rountree T. B. Kilby J. W. Cary New Decatur

General Ferguson Loses Purse on Birmingham Train

General Fred S. Ferguson, a state pension prober, was pickpocketed on a Louisville and Nashville train in Birmingham. He lost a $30 purse amid a car congestion near the Birmingham station. a passenger nearby lost $50, and a negro passerby $14. Investigators note the thieves moved with the crowd as the train stopped.

Montgomery Ala Fred S. Ferguson State Pension Prober Louisville and Nashville Birmingham General Ferguson

Y M C A Plans Return for Membership Trophy

The Mobile Y M C A will enter the Southern associations Membership campaign from March 28 to April 4. Directors decided at Thursday’s meeting. Mobile won the trophy in 1913, and local members plan to keep it in this campaign.

Mobile Y. M. C. A Mobile

Deputy Sheriff Jails Hattie Longmire on Theft Charge

Deputy Sheriff arrested Hattie Longmire on a charge of stealing a watch from Tom Williams valued at $65. She was jailed to await trial in the Inferior criminal court.

Lee Hattie Longmire Tom Williams Inferior Criminal Court

General chairman chosen for upcoming campaign plans

A general chairman will be selected in a few days and campaign plans will be outlined as the city prepares for the coming year.

Eight Year Old Girl Dies After Temple Hit by Baseball

Beasie Lee Rice aged eight dies after being struck in the temple by a baseball thrown by a fellow student on the Central school campus in Gulfport Mississippi. The accident occurred yesterday with medical staff later pronouncing her dead.

Gulfport, Mies Central School Beasie Lee Rice

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