Navy chief warns Pacific fleet vulnerable to battleship threat
Washington February 25. Admiral Winslow cautions that the Pacific fleet may be an easy target for a single strong enemy battleship. He says even full reserves cannot meet a probable foe, as Congress presses to expand the regular army and federalize the national guard within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washygton
House
National Guard
Bether House
Cameron McR
Winslow
Ens
California
Pacific
Navy Department
Atlantic
Vitalitas touted as universal tonic in sweeping claims
Science allegedly supports Vitalitas as a non medical therapy for many illnesses. Advertisers claim four fifths of human ills stem from self poisoning and that Vitalitas removes toxins, boosting overall vigor. The nat ural mineral mix allegedly mirrors powerful waters and is sold at Sutton's Drug Store and other outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton’s
Fortifications plan stressed by General Crozier details coast defenses
General Crozier outlined selective coastal fortifications to deter long range fleet fire. He cited targets like Charleston, New Orleans, Rockaway Beach, and San Francisco with heavy 16 inch guns, while noting some bays could be vulnerable if enemy troops land inland.
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Stephens
Pacific
William ,Hief
Army Ordnance
Fortifications Committee
Crozier
Charleston
8. C
New Orleans
Rockaway Beach
N. Y
San Francisco
Chesapeake Bay
Norfolk
Fort Monroe
Washington
Baltimore
United States
Police Hunt Missing Boys From City and Montgomery
Police search for Whitey Athey age 14 who vanished from home on February 22. Montgomery reports request to locate Clarence W. Jones also 14, missing since last Thursday and possibly with three to four mobile boys. Jones is about 145 pounds with a large mole near his left eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitey Athey
Montgomery
Clarence W. Jones
Mobile
Jones
Fresh Air and Oil of Kerein Aid Obesity Fight
Advertisement urges outdoor living to combat obesity and recommends Oil of Kerein capsules from Van Antwerp's or any druggist. Advises weighing every few days and continuing treatment until normal, noting oil of kerein is harmless and aids digestion with quick results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Antwerp
Bryan Presses Congress To Act On Warning
President Wilson stands firm on armed merchantmen and urges Congress action. House leaders defer, while Henry Morgenthau meets with officials as Stone’s letter shapes expectations. The president reiterates U S rights at sea and seeks peaceful diplomacy with Germany amid rising war tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Block
Clark
House
Representative Hulbert
New York
McLemore
Mann
Bailey
Pennsylvania
Representative Fitzgerald
Bryan
Kitchin
Harrison
Rules
Foreign Affairs Committee
Congress
Wilson
Stone
Missouri
Capitol
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Germany
Flood
Senator Stone
United States
White House
Henry Morgenthau
Turkey
Administration
Mobile battle House hosts visitor roll and staff changes
Trucker and Magnolia Springs merchant M Frank visits Mobile and stays at the Battle House. Patton Pennsylvania tourists Mr and Mrs F F Good also visit. Paxton I L Smith and wife plan a ten day stay. F L Woodruff of Atlanta visits for a Mobile Bell Telephone event. S H Peck announces M R Roberts as head waiter. The Battle House cleans all carpets with new methods and hires a large cleaning staff to ensure sanitary rooms.
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M. Frank
Magnolia Springs
Ala
Mobile
Battle House
F. F. Good
Patton, Pa
O. L. Smith
Paxton
F. L. Woodruff
Atlanta
Southern
Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company
Mobile Telephone
Cawthon Hotel
H. Peck
The
M. R. Roberts
Blue Fountain
LaSalle Hotel
Chicago
Ill
Roberts
Mr. Peck
No Title Yet A Real Home District Lesson
A inland congressman once opposed preparedness but read of local factories turning to war materiel in the Homeville Echo. Hearing that workers there were voters, his stance softened to acknowledge the need for adequate national defense, recalling Belgium’s fate. The piece closes with a folksy moral about local influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homeville Echo
Main and
High Streets
Lower South Street
Belgium
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Advised For Colds
To cure children's colds keep child dry and comfy and give Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. It is pleasant soothing antiseptic raises phlegm and reduces inflammation. First dose gives relief and continued treatment avoids serious illness. Don't delay treatment get a bottle today Insist on Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey 25c at Druggists.
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Dr. Bell
Almanac Soap Tip Keeps Hair Healthy And Shiny
An old advice piece warns alkali in soaps can dry the scalp and brittle hair. It endorses using malsified coconut oil for cleansing the hair with two teaspoonfuls, producing rich lather and easy rinsing while leaving hair soft and lustrous.
Water shutoff on west Monterey street district
Water service will be turned off for properties west of Monterey street between Government and Old Shell road from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The outage funds the connection to new fire mains in the district. Consumers are asked to plan accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey Street
Government
Old Shell Road
Mobile Water Works
Man Severely Hurt In Auto Cycle Smash
Edward Joseph of Stephens Road was injured when a bicycle rider was struck by an automobile driven by Nathaniel Wise at Government and George streets. Joseph suffered facial and head lacerations, was treated at Inge Bondurant sanitorium, and Wise faces reckless driving and unlicensed driving charges awaiting Joseph's appearance.
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Edward
Joseph
Smith
Stephens Road
Nathaniel Wise
Government
George Streets
Inge-Bondurant
Wise
Whistler Events Preview and Local Social Notes
Whistler Council 110 meets Friday at 7 at Odd Fellows hall. Whistler Lodge of Rebekahs meets Saturday at 7. G and A Social Club plans its first annual ball tonight at Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Daffin and Mrs. Hatchell returned from Meridian. Mrs. Pullen of Mobile visiting on Fourth street. Elton Pritchett of Pritchett Hill injured by pump handle slipping knocking out several teeth.
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Whistler
Whistler Council
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Whistler Lodge of
Rebekahs
G. and A
F. E. Daffin
L. W. Hatchell
Meridian
Miss
Ben Pullen
Mobile
Fourth Street
Elton Pritchett
Pritchett Hill
Whisky raid nets liquor at Commerce and Conti streets
The sheriff's office raided Johnnie Clark's premises at Commerce and Conti streets Friday about noon and found four cases of whisky and about a dozen bottles of beer. No arrests have been made.
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Johnnie Clark
Commerce and Conti
Sage Tea Keeps Your Hair Dark
A vintage advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a tonic to darken gray hair, remove dandruff and itching, and restore natural color after a few applications. It claims the preparation provides a natural, even dark tone and makes the hair thick and lustrous, with a 650 cent bottle price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Carrie Discher Hoffman
The funeral for Mrs Carrie Discher Hoffman who died February 19 in Phoenix Arizona was held at Pine Crest cemetery and at the Broad Street Methodist Church with Rev L H S Chapel officiating. Pallbearers included Captain T Erickson E Aiken J E McHugh Benjamin Johnston O C Kyle William Minto S R Prince and John W Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Discher Hoffman
Phoenix
Ariz
Pine Crest Cemetery
Mobile
Emma Discher
Marine Street
Broad Street Methodist Church
L. H
Chaple
T. Erickson
E. Aiken
J. E. McHugh
Benjamin Johnston
O. C. Kyle
William Minto
8. R. Prince
John W. Phillips
Mrs Jessie Harmas dies after long illness in Mobile
Mrs. Jessie Harmas wife of Stanley Harmas died Thursday night at 11 05 after a long illness. She was born in Kicking county Ohio and lived in Mobile seven years. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs J H Lagman and Virginia Taft a son Carl Craft her parents Mr and Mrs Z Tiffany of Fairhope and other relatives. She was a devout Methodist and died fortified with all the rites of her faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Harmas
Stanley Harmas
Kicking County
Ohio
Mobile
J. H. Lagman
Virginia Taft
Carl Craft
Z. Tiffany
Fairhope
Win County
Ala
Hfe
Funeral services for Charles Freeman held at home and church
The funeral for Charles Freeman was held Thursday at 3 PM from his sister Mrs. J E Kjiliberg’s residence and St Marys Catholic church with Rev Father D Mc Gowan officiating. Burial followed at Magnolia cemetery with pallbearers E Harrison J P Upton D Lachard A T Watson George Beretich and Ben F Gody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Freeman
J. E. Kjiliberg
Spring Hill Avenue
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Father D. McGowan
Magnolia Cemetery
E. Harrison
J. P. Upton
D. Lachard
Italian Consul Probes Crew Refusal to Sail
Charles Papini the Italian consul in New Orleans conducts a multi day inquiry in Mobile into the Livietta crew’s refusal to return to Port Arthur Texas to reload a cargo of case oil. The investigation began Thursday and will continue over several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Papini
New Orleans
Mobile
Port Arthur
Tex
Real Estate Transfer Recorded In Local Property Claim
R Broadus transfers to G Halters for 100 the property described as section 35 township 4 south range 3 west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Broadus
G. Halters
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Vitalitas
Horlick
J.J. Alawell
Jacob
ST. Emanuel ST
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E. W. Grove
Mutual
Tharr
Sfontucian
Kathryn Dams
Coral Helen Holmes
Wagner
Man
F. L
C. D. Hoffman
Davis Avenue
Ubil
Rumford
Stoby
Jamina
Zuc
FE Zoe
Arcub
Henry C. Meyer Uphin
Scott Streets
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