Arbor Day Proclaimed in Mobile as City Sets 1916 Pace
Mobile officials declare February 22 Arbor Day to honor trees and beauty. Home Economics Club urged planting nut and fruit trees on private land and along sidewalks. Memorial night honors General Washington with United Confederate Veterans and Grand Army of the Republic events led by Judge Semmes, with Rowley junior orchestra. Banks and public buildings close for the day.
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Ford
United States
Colony
Virginia
P. J. Ns
Learning Out
Mobile
Home Econom Club
Ihas
Home Economics Club
Pat J. Lyons
United Confederate Veterans
Grand Army of the Republic
Water Bureau Workers Ordered Off Duty Over Intoxicating Oil
Philadelphia authorities issued work rules barring use of intoxicating oil by water bureau employees while on duty. The measure, tied to the new workers compensation act, marks a first for the city’s municipal government. In Honolulu, a leper settlement tragedy left four men and a woman dead after drinking wood alcohol from a tin. Several others remain seriously ill, according to reports from Molokai.
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Philadelphia
City Water Bureau
Carleton E. Davis
Honolulu
Island
Moloki
Laupapa
Dandruff Cure Promised by Liquid Argon Remedy
An ad claims four ounces of liquid argon applied at night will dissolve dandruff, stop itching, and leave hair fluffy and shiny. It asserts repeated use fully destroys all dandruff and insists the remedy is inexpensive and readily available at drugstores.
Alabama Tennessee Northern Railway Storage Space Capacity
The Alabama Tennessee Northern Railway reports space available on its deep water west bank of a river. Limited capacity for storage or water facility accumulation. Potential for expansion exists with more details forthcoming.
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The
Alabama, Tennessee & Northern Railway
Meeting Backs Mobile Creamery Plan and One Month Initiative
A large Mobile gathering endorsed a state cooperative creamery to keep money local and boost farming. The plan includes ten thousand dollars in startup funding, farmer subscriptions, and a self-appointed committee of grocers and farmers to promote the venture. Twenty-one committees were named to visit grocers, with several members pledging immediate $50 to $100 contributions. The meeting also backed cattle tick eradication voting and endorsed a merchant marine plan under discussion in Congress.
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Bailey
Irvine
Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Secettiries
R. M. Weinacker
Weinacker
L. G. Adams
S. A. le Blanc
J. Buck
R. L. Haas
Bernard Baum
I. Lichtbach
J. C. O'Connell
E. Metzger
Leon Schwarz
G. E. Crawford
J. Ss. Radcliffe
Charles Batson
W. W. Croom
E. Q. Norton
J. T. Pope
T. T. Palmer
Aubrey Boyles
R. L. Yuille
FE. G. Rickardy
W. E. P. Wilson
F. L. Tapia
J. H. Glennon
R. L. Waddell
Palmer Pillans
John Craft
Claude Grayson
J. M. Friedman
Otto Nack
E. T. Moore
J. G. Espalla, Jr
J. J. Bartee
Mobile County Cattle
Boyles
Wilson
O’connel
Bennetts Seek Divorce Over Drinking in City Court
Hattie Bennett sues Herbert L. Bennett in chancery court on excessive drinking grounds. Married at McCook Nebraska three years ago. Mollie Fay Fallen files for divorce from James L. Fallen following similar grounds.
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Hattie Bennett
Chancery Court
Herbert L. Bennett
Bennetts
McCook
Nebraska
Mollie Fay Fallen
James L. Fallen
Parting Warnings Echoed in Congress by Fitts
In a congressional session Mr. Fitts warned that the nation must prepare to preserve continental security and aid sister republics to the south to avoid war threats. President Wilson awarded a gold medal to Ina M. Lawrence for winning an essay contest on The Campaign Against Quebec in 1775.
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Washington
Fitts
Wilson
Patriotic Societies
Ina M. Lawrence
Quebec
District of Columbia
Lawrence
wreath laid at Washington statue in Paris by American group
H Cleveland Coxe, deputy consul general, placed a wreath at the Washington statue in Place d'Iena on behalf of the Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Ambassador William G. Sharp spoke to Americans and affirmed shared pride in the father of his country. French officials represented by Andre Dupuy, M Delanney, and M Laurent attended.
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Paris
Washington
d’Iena
H. Cleveland Coxe
Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
William G. Sharp
Andre Dupuy
Briand
M. Delanney
Seine
M. Laurent
Paris Police
Forty veterans march to coliseum for National Security League
Chicago on Washington's birthday witnessed a practical patriotism display as forty Fort Sheridan veterans marched through downtown to the coliseum for the National Security League meeting. Senator Wadsworth of New York is set to speak tonight at Union League Club patriotic services.
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Chicago
Washington
Fort Sheridan
National Security League
Wadsworth
New York
Union League Club
Lodge Sees Need to Restore Washington’s Democratic Vision
Morristown NJ February 22 Senator Lodge spoke to the Washington Association praising the common government Washington founded and warning against peace at any price advocates. He argued that wisdom did not end with the founders and urged applying Washington’s duty-centered teachings today.
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Washington
Washington's Birthday Observances Spark City Activities
In New York on February 22 patriotic society meetings filled the day along with a military parade and a Brooklyn liberty pole dedication. The Women’s Peace Party held anti-preparedness gatherings across city congressional districts as part of Washington's birthday events.
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New York
Brooklyn
Washington
Woman's Peace Party
Burials of W. F. Mangum and G. W. Costello
The funerals for Walter F. Mangum and George W. Costello were held Tuesday at 8:00 and 9:00 AM from the family homes on Dauphin Street and St. Joseph's Church with requiem masses. Both were buried in Catholic Cemetery with large attendance. pallbearers listed for each service.
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W. F. Mangum
Walter F. Mangum
Dauphin Street
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Fr. Slevin
Glenn Sullivan
P. D. Brown
Joseph G. Hahn
Russell
G. W.costello
George W. Costello
St. Joseph’s Church
Father Salentine
Martin Costello
R.A. Finch
M. J. McDermott
G. W. Unruh
P. J. Doyle
M. J. Vickers
J. A. Hynde
Dr. J. C. Sullivan
J. D. Berenson
T. J. O'Connor
R. M. Weinacker
J. T. Duggan
Mardi Gras special round trip rate announced
General Agent H E Jones of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad says a five dollar round trip rate is authorized for Mardi Gras travel from as far north as Union City Tennessee. Valid on trains 3 and 1 with return allowed through March 8. Includes Enondale Aberdeen Columbus Starkville Calhoun City Corinth Okolona.
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H. E. Jones
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
Union City
Tenn
Enondale
Miss
Aberdeen
Columbus
Starkville
Calhoun City
Corinth
Okolona
Mobile
Danish West Indies Sale Rumor Draws Capitol Interest
Washington reports of a Danish West Indies sale to the United States circulated in Copenhagen and prompted reaction in Congress. Senator Stone said he had no knowledge of such a plan while Senator Tillman warned the issue could spur bids to acquire much of the western hemisphere to thwart Germany.
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Washington
Copenhagen
Danish West Indies
United States
State Department
Congress
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Tillman
Naval Committee
Germany
Federal Army Expansion and National Guard Federalization Plan
The McKellar bill advances a broad plan to federalize the National Guard and expand the Regular Army. It calls for $3.84 million for fixation of atmospheric nitrogen, a $182 million first-year Garrison program, and total Regular Army strength of 147 000 plus reserves, cadet expansions, and pay scales. The measure seeks presidential authority to draft guardsmen in wartime and to fund a guard reserve, cadet corps, and medical extensions while preserving state authority.
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McKellar
United States
Wilson
National Guard
Congress
Continental Army
Garrison
Hay
Regular Army
West Point
National Guard Association
House Committee
War Department
Medical Reserve Corps
Army
American Red Cross
Cnt
Mobile Children Celebrate Birthdays At Empire Theatre Party
The Mobile Item notes several children born on February 22 over different years and invites them to entertain five friends at a birthday party this afternoon at the Empire Theatre. Tickets have mailed to the children’s addresses listed.
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Perius Richardson
St. Emanusi
George E. Hanagan
S. Claiborne
Fannie B. Taylor
S. Lafayette
Tracy
George K. Graf
Dauphin St
Jacob Lubel
Helen A. Myers
Cedar St
the Item
Empire Theatre
Mobile Officers Back Federalization Of National Guard
Col. F. M. Maddox and Capt. Leon Schwam of the Alabama National Guard advocate proposed federalization as favored by guardsmen nationwide. They argue the shift to War Department control would raise efficiency, standards, and readiness while preserving state defense. The plan faces questions on size limits and funding, with Alabama’s guard numbering about 3,000 across multiple regiments.
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Mobile
National Guard
United States
Union
F. M. Maddox
War Department
Washington
Garrison
Continental Army
Col. Maddox
Schwarz
Alabama National Guard
Fort Leavenworth
Alabama
Courts Update in Equity and Law Docket
Law and Equity Court entries list decrees and reports due dates across cases. Notable items include Lizzie Dunn v Walter Dunn decree for relief and multiple register's reports of reference set for late February and early March.
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THE
Courts Law and Equity Court
Safford Berney
Lizzie Dunn
Walter Dunn
Pillans Explains Sewer Situation At City Meeting
At the City Commission meeting Commissioner Pillans addressed claims of sewer gaps behind Semmes public school. He said the city has not stopped sewer work but overspent last year by 5000 dollars and must curb extensive connections this year. He noted the school board must connect their janitor's toilet to Spring Hill avenue sewer and discussed related correspondence. Lee street rights were dedicated to Mobile on new lines giving 39 feet width. Payrolls totaling 12742.01 were approved. A fire plug at Kenneth and New Hamilton was petitioned but not granted due to distance.
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City Commission
Pillans
Semmes Public School
Grand Jury
State Street
Kennedy Street
Semmes School
Spring Hill Avenue
Lee Street
Dauphin
Iberville
Kenneth
New Hamilton
Banks Show Two Billion Dollar Deposit Gain for Year
Total resources of all national banks reporting to the comptroller of the currency on December 31, 1915, reached 13.47 billion dollars, up about 2.11 billion for the year. Deposits finished at 10.38 billion, rising about 2.165 billion from the prior year, with 7,607 banks reporting. Loans and discounts rose roughly 1.01 billion, while specie holdings increased 154 million.
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Washington
United States
Comptroller of the Currency
Germans Take French Trenches Near Givenchy
French war office reported a German assault near the forest of Givenchy east of Souchez. Seven battalions attacked and penetrated 800 metres of the first French trenches before a French counterattack drove them from most positions, with heavy German losses.
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Paris
Givenchy
Souchez
French War Office
Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court Tuesday
The probate court issued licenses to White George W Pearson and Cora Amelia Roycroft. It also recorded licenses for John Turner and Nettie Easern and for John Wesley Gordon and Sue Belle Bryant.
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George W. Pearson
Cora Amelia Roycroft
John Turner
Nettie Easern
John Wesley Gordon
Sue Belle Bryant
Police hunt suspect after knife attack in St Louis streets
Police search for Acy Brown a Black man who wounded Martha Bearsley a Black woman with a knife Tuesday at 1 AM at the corner of St Louis and Warren streets.
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Acy Brown
Martha Bearsley
St. Louis
Warren Streets
Five Die in New York Theater Boarding House Fire
A fast moving blaze in a theater district boarding house above a restaurant killed five residents including four men and a woman. Early reports misidentified actors. the confirmed dead were employees of the boarding house and owner Thomas Keratsas.
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New York
Sen
Thomas Keratsas
Mileage factor upheld in ruling on rail rate disputes
The Supreme Court upholds an Interstate Commerce Commission ruling in taps line cases, endorsing mileage as the key factor in determining rail rates for joint haul. The decision, while tied to lumber and forest products, signals broader application, including pending cotton rate challenges.
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Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cobb
Chamber of Commerce
Mississippi
Louisiana
Clarence Thomas alias Sonny Boy charged with bicycle theft
Alfred Broadus reports his bicycle stolen by Clarence Thomas alias Sonny Boy. He was arrested Monday night by Officers Arbo and Gebhardt on the complaint for the theft.
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Clarence Thomas
Sonny Boy
Arbo and
Gebhardt
Alfred Broadus
Thomas
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