Receiver Named for Transfer Co
Chancellor T H Smith appoints Robert C Schwarz as receiver for the Mobile Transfer Co of Mobile. The dissolution request, filed by Leigh and Chamberlain for Solmer R Carrell and B B Chamberlain as admin of the Carrell estate, cites looming contract transfers to Omeon and potential losses if dissolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Smith
Robert C. Schwarz
C. Carrell
Fred W. Kearn
Leigh & Chamberlain
Solmer R. Carrel
B. B. Chamerlain
Carrell
Mobile
W. G. Boyg
George Delamere
New Or
Deaths and Funerals William Smith and Mattie Miller
William Smith aged 82 of England resided in Mobile and Baldwin counties and died Tuesday night at the city hospital after a long illness. Mattie Miller aged 60 of Bay Minette Baldwin County died here Tuesday night at a local infirmary after a short illness. Roche Burke took charge of the remains and sent them to Bay Minette for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
England
Mobile
Baldwin Counties
City Hospital
Orphans’ Home
Cort
Miss Mattie Miller Dies After Short Illness
Miss Mattie Miller aged 60 a resident of Bay Minette Baldwin County Alabama died here Tuesday night after a short illness. The remains were taken by Roche and Burke and sent to Bay Minette on Wednesday for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Miller
Bay Minette
Baldwin County
Ala
Roche
Burke
Hat Etiquette Letters From Mobile Ladies Prompt Debate
A reader to Mr Biand praises local hat rules as in larger cities and urges public enforcement. The exchange includes a Crichton, Alabama sender Mrs E B Lipford and a light verse about oversized hats obstructing views, suggesting removal for show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Biand
Lipford
Crichton
P.O
Empire Theatre Hats Off Notice From Manager Bianchi
The Empire Theatre announces a general note from manager JO8. Bianchi affirming the venue aims to run as pleasing to the public as possible and thanks patrons for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Mnes
Bianchi
Plans for Mobile Fair to provide year round exposition
The Mobile Fair aims to use investment for year round activity. It envisions a yearly fair, a winter agricultural display with citrus and pecans, winter sports, golf, and motorsport events. Spring would host Chautauqua and summer lyceum concerts, with broad benefits to Mobile’s economy and land values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
Mobile
Demand for the Body of Benton Moves Forward
White House officials report a demand for the body of Benton to be delivered to his widow after medical examination. The state department seeks Villa’s cooperation through Gen. Carranza, with no reply yet. Secretaries Bryan and Daniels discuss Marine reinforcement to Veracruz and other foreign affairs, including Nicaragua canal talks. Villa offers to locate ten Americans he rejected as recruits. no Americans held in Chihuahua.
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Mobile
Ege
Villa
State Department
Gene Carranza
Benton
Letcher
Bryan
Carranza
Bliss
Wilson
Mexico
China
Veracruz
Pensacola
Fla
Daniels
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Nicaragua
Nicaraguan
Gulf of Fonseca
Bauch
Juarez
Chihuahua
Daily Pullman Service to Pensacola Proposed
A. J. Parsons president of the Chamber of Commerce says Pensacola will see daily Pullman service to Louisville and Nashville with a plan to partition Pullman cars at Pensacola and Mobile stations each night from 8 pm to 7 am. General Villa confirms Bauch not brought to Chihuahua and no knowledge of his whereabouts. Consul Letcher protests against summary action if Bauch is captured. John Hinnant cattleman Hebbronville Texas released by federals at Saltillo. Benavides safety not a concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Parsons
Chamber of Commerce
Pensacola
Nave
Loulaville’ and Nashville
Mobile
Villa
Letcher
Gustav Bauch
Chihuahua
Bauch
Charge O'Shaughnessy
John Hinnant
Hebbronville
Texas
Saltillo
Benavides
Villa Stoutly Refuses to Give Up Benton's Body
The Associated Press reports General Francisco Villa refuses to hand over the body of William Benton a British subject executed at Juarez. Conflicting telegrams claim the body may be delivered later or exhumed then reinterred. U S agents note possible parallels with Gustav Bauch. Rebels rejoice at the Tampico surrender, their first armed vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
EL Paso
Texas
Francisco Villa
United States
William 8
Benton
Juarez
Villa
Dt Juarez
Letcher
Chihuahua
United States Secret Service
Gustav Bauch
Refusal to Deliver Body Stirs Juarez Execution Inquiry
Washington officials face delays in obtaining a full medical examination of William S. Benton a British subject hindering the joint inquiry by American and British authorities into the recent execution at Juarez. Uncertain reports and bureaucratic obstacles fuel questions about the circumstances and official cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Williams
Benton
Juarez
Detention School Stipend Raised to 250 a Month
The Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners adjourned meeting increased the Boys Detention School stipend from 225 to 250 dollars per month. Commissioner Hagan shifted from opposition to support after input from Bauer and Green. City hospital maintenance claims were sent to finance and attorney for action. Fresh meat, hardware, stationery, and groceries contracts were awarded to local firms at last year figures or specified terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Hagan
Bauer
Green
Spring Hill Avenue
Stickney Hollow
Col
A. G. Quinta
Law Bros
McGowin-Lyons Hardware Company
Bidgood Stationery Company
Marx Grocery Company
J. G. Tyrrell
Mertz
Cleveland Bros
Zilak
Villa Exhumation Promise Opens Body Inspection Possibility
General Villa's pledge to allow an American representative to view the exhumed body raises the chance to determine Benton’s cause of death. The U S request for the body’s delivery was denied, prompting further State Department efforts to press Villa. Overnight Mexican developments include the Tampico gunboat surrender to the Constitutionalists and reports of an American citizen, Clemente Vergara, hanged by Federals at Nuevo Laredo. Secretary Bryan planned testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa
Benton
State Department
Tampico
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Clemente Vergara
Bryan
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
British Consul Perceval Seeks Safe Conduct to Juarez
London reports the British government awaits a U S state department reply to secure safe conduct from General Villa for Consul Perceval of Galveston to join the Benton death probe at Juarez. Francis Dyke Acland told the house of commons the foreign office will not order Perceval to leave El Paso until safety is assured.
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Perceval
London
American State Department
United States
General Villa
Galveston
Willam
Benton
Juarez
Francis Dyke Acland
House of Commons
Foreign Office
el Paso
Mexico
Deease Q
Arrival of British Consul Probes Benton Execution
In El Paso the focus turns to Charles Perceval British consul at Galveston as he arrives to investigate the execution of William S Benton by General Villa at Juarez eight days earlier. Perceval aims to obtain a clear statement from Villa in Chihuahua regarding the body and possible actions. Reports of Villa's intentions circulated last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Texas
William S. Benton
General Villa
Juarez
Charles Perceval
Galveston
Benton
Villa
Chihuahua
Court actions in Chancery Court on Wednesday
Chancellor Thomas H. Smith presided as business began before noon. The register's report of distribution in the case of Gabriella Davis versus J O Bolton guardian was read and laid over for one day. Effie L Kessler versus Clyde N Kessler proceeded with a decree pro confesso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Court
Thomas H. Smith
Gabriella Davis
Bolton
Guardian
Et al. Register
Effie L. Kessler
Clyde N. Kessler
Mobile Water Touted as Best Asset for City Promotion
Dr. B M Wylie of Paxton Illinois praises Mobile water for purity and health benefits. He urges Chamber of Commerce to promote the city as “the city with the purest water in the United States” and notes excellent climate and sanitation progress. He commends the local board of health and Mobile’s municipal improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Germany
Europe
M. Wylie
Paxton, Ill
Battle House
Wylie
Mobile
Helter
Gulf City
California
Board of Health
Becker Cannot Be Tried Again on Murder Charge
Becker faces double jeopardy as the warden receives notes from Ecclesiastes and Becker expresses his sentiments. State witness Jack Rose says he is ready to testify again if needed in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker
Warden Clancy
Jack Rose
Becker Seeks Truth Behind Rosenthal Murder In Prison Visit
Becker, former New York police lieutenant, vowed to chase the real culprits after a new trial was granted. He suggested Harry Wallon fired the fatal shot and said he might return to police work later if offered, speaking from Sing Sing after a conference with counsel and awaiting remittitur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker
del Ossining
N. Y
A. Shey
Sing Sing
New York
Court of Appeals
Charles Becker
Iman Rosenthal
New York Poolice
Rosenthal
Harry Wallon
Red Men to Install Officers in Temperance Hall
Public installation of the officers of Tuscahoma Tribe No. 59, Improved Order of Red Men, will be held Friday evening at 8 o'clock at Temperance Hall. The event includes addresses, special music, and remarks aligned with the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of
Red Men
Wam
Temperance Hall
Ocasion
Specia Music
Dandruff and Hair Loss Alert From Herpicide Ad
An old advertisement proclaims Newbro's Herpicide as the remedy to prevent dandruff and hair loss. It claims scalp cleaning stops dandruff, promotes growth, and offers 50c and 1.00 sizes with money back guarantee. Orders via barber shops, dressers, and Detroit headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Dep R
Detroit
Mich
Vancide Co. Corp
Croup Relief Promises Fast Results with Vap-O-Rub
An old advert promises relief from croup in minutes using Vicks Vap-O-Rub applied to the throat and chest. It claims vapors loosen phlegm and ease breathing with one bedtime application, recommended for various inflammations from head colds to pneumonia. Sold in jars of 25c 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vick's
Sage Tea Turns Gray Hair Dark
A vintage ad touts Sage Tea and Sulphur as a remedy to turn gray hair dark and restore color, thickness, and shine. It promises to stop dandruff, itching, and hair loss, claiming the tonic revives the natural hue.
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Wyeth
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Repnards Music Mouse
Dauphin
Mobile, Ala
Transfer CO
W. C. Carrell
Roche & Burke
Bay Mimette
Mort L. Bixler
White House
Sale van Antwerp
Prua Corporation
Aperior Serie
Trask and
Montgomery
Hippodrome
Price Williams
Alabama
St. Anthony Street
Says City Water
Herpicide
City Bank
Croup
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