Phones miation 32 parcesses A M to 8 PM
Local telephony note from Mobile Alabama dated January 3 1916 cites 32 processes and hours from 1 M to 8 P M with Sunday exception.
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1916
Page
4
Bond issue or higher taxes face Alabama voters
A Mobile Register critique argues that state debt grew from 2 million to 2,236,887 by 1915 and urges the people to choose between issuing bonds at lower interest or raising taxes. It notes past figures and accuses the paper of shifting stance, concluding the bond issue colors are down and decisions lie with voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet O’neal
B. B. Comer
Henderson
Mobile Register
Hag
Passing of Justice Joseph Rucker Lamar
Justice Lamar, associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, died last night in Washington. The nation loses a brilliant jurist and Georgia a beloved son, leaving a vacancy hard to fill for President Wilson. He was a typical Southern man and an honor to his country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Rucker Lamar
United Supreme Court
National Capital
Wilson
Justice Lamar
Georgia
United States
L. Q. C. Lamar
Mississippi
Cotton Situation Signals War Impact on Markets
Wall Street closes show Germany bought 50 000 bales of March cotton and English interest active, hinting at early war settlement. European cotton stocks shrinking as naval interdiction limits exports. New York market shows no immediate price change. Mediterranean shipping losses over 45 days include eight troop ships and thirty four merchantmen, totaling 225 325 tons and 5 000 lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Germany
Europe
New York
Mediterranean Sea
Austria- Hungary
Quote on changing views and clear sight from Helps
A concise reflective maxim notes that those who continually change their viewpoint gain clearer insight than those who remain fixed on a pedestal. The aphorism emphasizes adaptability over rigidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Arthur
Preparedness Debate Echoes Pilgrim Guns at Church
Dr. John W. Abercrombie of Alabama urges readiness in foreign policy during a banquet address at the Alabama Travelers Association. He supports President Wilson's plan for defensive military preparedness and calls for a world peace court while praising Wilson as calm, patriotic, and capable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Vicksburg Evening Post
Pilgrim Fathers
John W. Abercrombie
Alabama
Alabama Travelers’ Association
University of Alabama
South
Abercrombie
Supreme Court of
United States
Executive
Notable Travelers and Locals Reg in Mobile This Sunday
The Mobile scene lists numerous visitors and residents checking in at Battle House Bienville and nearby spots. Names include E F Jones F T Burkhart J B Jordan from New York city. H L Snyder from Montgomery. L B Holibert from Columbus Mississippi. H C Geron of Louisville and Nashville. M C Skinner of Citronelle. Louis Davidson of Uniontown. and many others visiting Mobile for holidays business or leisure. The article notes a Woodmen of America meeting at Y M B A Hall with officers to be elected and supper served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Jones
F. T. Burkhart
J. B. Jordan
New York City
Mobile
The
Battle House
Mobile Camp No. 1259
Woodmen of America
Y.M. B. A. Hall
Reuben Cousins
Louisville and Nashville
New Orleans
Cousins
M. C. Skinner
Citronelle
Ala
Louis Davidson
Uniontown
A. G. Lund
Birmingham
G. M. Thomas
Portland
Coast of
Maine
Southland
E. B. Rockwell
Selma
E. Hatchett
Columbus
Miss
O.T. Jenks
Cleveland
Ohio
M. Brockman
J. B. Dumford
W. C. Bradford
Chicago
Ills
J. B
Japan
M. M. Westmoreland
Nashville
Tenny
J. C. Powell
Putman
N. J
H. K. Rathenbracker
K. V. Platt
Fruitdale
H. M. Sanders
E. J. Sill
Ruth Martin
Bay Harbor
Fla
Pay Your Tax and Register for January 18 Election
Reminder to pay taxes and register before the January 18 election or risk losing the vote. Notes changes of residence affect precincts and voting rights. Includes a quip on eclipses and a joke about the wireless telephone reaching across the ocean. Mention of suffragist Marie de Bellevue and a comment on women’s fashion. The piece closes with a joke about horses and carburetors.
Cast of Names Clutter Selma Advertisement List
A long jumble of names and places from battle house and hotels across Selma and beyond appears in a period notice. The list mentions individuals from multiple states and cities including Alabama Mississippi New York and New Orleans with affiliations to firms and locations such as Windsor Klosky's St Andrew and the Peerless steamer. The fragment concludes by noting new attention drawn only by a tempest in a teapot.
Five hundred Florida schoolchildren dedicate Old Spanish Trail
Five hundred students in ten Gadsten County public schools will become founders of the Old Spanish Trail on January 21 by planting trees and flowers along the highway. C H Gray and James A Emmett coordinated plans for the dedication as support grows to promote a gulf coast national highway from Tampa to the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Fla
Gadsten County
Gulf Coast
Tampa
Pensacola
Mobile
New Orleans
Pacific Ocean
C. H. Gray
Jas. A. Emmett
Old Spanish Trail Association
Gray
Emmett
Quincy Mass
Miami
Texas
Pacific
Q. L. Watson
Havana
M.tillig
Frank W. Lloyd Quincy
Gadsden
National Highway Association
West Gulf Coast
Paradise Loop
Sioux name origins and Ojibwa pronunciation inquiry
Reader asks about Sioux etymology through Ojibwas Nadonesiwng and French Nadonesioux meaning little snakes. Answer: Ojibwa is pronounced 60 jib way with stress on the second syllable. Discusses ancient serpent symbolism and asks for books on Chippewa, and questions on Canaanitish symbols and golden age of Canaan.
Health officer stresses cold prevention and hygiene
City Health Officer Charles A. Mohr outlines that colds grippe and pneumonia are infectious diseases spread by germs. He urges fresh air open windows and personal hygiene to prevent transmission and warns against crowded venues during peak illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Mohr
Horoscope for January 3 1916 predicts turmoil and awakening
The astrology reading foresees benevolent shifts for psychic work and humanitarian service but warns of widespread suffering in the United States, labor troubles in unexpected quarters, and dangers at sea. It mentions possible English misfortune, a fallen minister abroad, railroad incidents in the Midwest, and July upcoming troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uranus
Jupiter
Neptune
Venus
United States
England
Great Britain
Middle West
Venezuela
Max Be Teo
Capricorn Traits Highlighted as Strong and Self-Reliant
The text notes that Capricorns are likely to be successful in life due to their strong will and self-reliance. It describes them as unusually determined and independent, emphasizing resilience and perseverance.
Jewish Young People Elect Their Officers
Emanuel Meyer will preside over the Young Peoples Jewish Association for six months after Sunday’s election in B'nai B'rith Hall. Elected officials include Eva Davidoff vice president Josie Long recording secretary Ida Gottlieb corresponding secretary A G Moses financial secretary Mrs Julius Goldstein Nellie Hess Naomi Levinsohn Mesa M Schwarz and Jack Mann on the executive board. A letter from Hon Oscar S Straus was read and entered into the proceedings. Brief addresses were given by Aleph D Bloch Sol Kahn Albert D Bloch and it was announced James H Zelnick er will speak at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Meyer
Young Peoples Jewish Association
B'nai B'rith Hall
Eva Davidoff
Josie Long
Ida Gottlieb
A. G. Moses
Julius Goldstein
Nellie Hess
Naomi Levinsohn
Mesa
M. Schwarz
Jack Mann
Oscar S. Straus
New York
Association
Aleph D. Bloch
Sol Kahn
Albert D. Bloch
James H. Zelnicker
Population growth in the United States and Alabama since 1910
Official estimates show the continental United States population at 101,208,415 on New Year’s Day 1916, up 1.6 percent from 99,590,321 the previous year. Alabama’s population is estimated at 2,316,941 in 1916, up from 2,138,090 in 1910, with a 31,33 increase noted over the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Alabama
Porto Rico
Alaska
Hawaii
Call of the Browne Court Week Opens with Civil Docket
The Browne court convenes the week of January 3 with a docket listing Monday disputes between Independent Ice Company and Palm Oil Company and others. Tuesday covers Dunlap versus Mobile Atlantic and Mobile Light and Railroad against Palm Oil Company, with similar cases scheduled through Friday. Saturday is reserved for motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloch Bros
J. E. Duval
E. J. Buck
E. Carre Company
George W. Cook
William Lartigue
R. J. McCleery
W. H. McCleery
Mary H. Ferguson
W._H. Roberts
Charlotte Howard
Southern Railway Company
Peter Jacobson
Henderson Iron Works
Chancery Court Opens Spring Term 1916
Chancery Court under Hon. Thos. H. Smith convenes for the spring term on Tuesday January 4. Docket called to set cases for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Court
Thos. H. Smith
Law and Equity Court Docket January 3 1916
The document lists the Equity Side call with cases including Missouri Gartman vs George W Gartman for custody pendente lite and a lengthy Monday January 3 motion docket with multiple suit names. It also notes a weekly call for January 3 and a report that Britain built a 130000 laundry in Flanders as part of the ongoing war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Equity Court
Safford Berney
Missouri Gartman
George W. Gartman
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