Mexican Strife Not Near End Warns State Department
The State Department cautions Americans in Mexico that conditions remain unstable and a rapid return to industrial operations is unwarranted. Dispatches note federals' positions at Ojinaga and Laredo, with army experts disputing any quick resolution. War Department orders secrecy on Villa Carranza atrocities as Blockson reports federals holding their own near Tampico. Immigration and Red Cross aid continue, while vessels move to Vera Cruz and Tampico to support operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Department of State
War Department
Ojinaga
Laredo
United States Army
Huerta
State Department
Lind Fi
Vera Cruz
Villa
Bliss
Red Cross
Tampico
Navy Department
Connecticut
Chester
John Lind
Iimely
Tacoma
United Navy
Wheeling
Wilson
New Year Debates on Capital Power and Readjustment
The piece argues against abrupt cuts in capitalist finance while urging thoughtful reform. It notes Morgan's shift, Wilsonian policy, and calls for deliberate, inclusive measures to guide corporate growth. It warns of a broad readjustment of financial and economic power and unsettled markets.
Boosters Elect Treasurer and Admit New Members
The Mobile Boosters' Club met at the Cawthon Hotel Colonial room with President W. F. Tebbetts presiding. Thomas J. O Connor of the Bank of Mobile was elected treasurer for six months as the club admitted fifty four new members and planned a two week push to grow membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Goodbrad
Don Farnsworth
Chamber of Commerce
Florence Mayor Defies Governor Over Ella Parrish Case
Florence Mayor N P Morrison refuses to release Ella Parrish from confinement in a calaboose despite a governor order and medical warnings that further detention could harm or kill her. Parrish was convicted of two counts of violating prohibition and sentenced to fines and imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
N. P. Morrison
Florence
Ella Parrish
O'Neal
W. J. Calloway
P. I. Price
Police Revenue Lowest in Years in December 1913
A December 1913 report shows Police department fines totaling 1158 dollars, the lowest in years. Clerk James J Berry, Sr. notes no arrests of women on Christmas or Christmas Eve, with detailed counts of white and colored prisoners, arrests and discharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
James J. Berry
Barry
First Blackstrap Shipment Arrives in Mobile Port
The American steamship Carrier 2986 delivered 1 400 000 gallons of blackstrap molasses from Cardenas Cuba to the C A Snyder company of Chicago in Mobile. Tank storage is under construction, with 75 tank cars secured for exclusive use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder Company
Lower Bay
Cardenas
Cuba
C. A. Snyder Company
Chicago
Mobile and
Ohio Pier 6
Mobile
Chicago Concern
J.S. Taylor
Ohio
Interstate Commerce Com
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
St. Louis
Cuban Distilling Company
Dam at Lock 12 on Coosa River Completed
The Alabama Power Company and English syndicate announce the completion of the Lock 12 dam on the Coosa River. Water backing for twenty miles forms a large lake and power will be supplied to much of North Alabama within three months. English investment runs to several million dollars as development continues. A motor boat for eighteen people is purchased and the lake opens for fishing preserves. work began about a year ago.
Butcher Shaffer Mysteriously Disappears After 600 Rumor
John Shaffer, a Crichton butcher, is missing after allegedly leaving his shop Friday with about 600. Mobile sources say attachments were filed against his property by creditors. Friends say he has not been seen since Friday afternoon and investigators have no definite foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shaffer
Crichton
Mobile
Shaffer
Denton Live Stock Company
Campbell
Card of Thanks from Mrs. J A Villar and Family
Mrs J A Villar and relatives express sincere appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.A. Villar
Father Maureau Leaves Spring Hill College
Father Maureau, professor of Third English at Spring Hill College, left Mobile for Galveston to replace Father Waemans who comes to Mobile to recuperate. Father D E Meriniere returned from New Orleans after delivering a lecture on King Lear. Readiness period had students at college enjoy games picnics and woods jaunts with New Year gifts to Sunday school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Maureau
Spring Hill College
Mobile
Galveston
Tex
Father Waemans
D. E. Meriniere
New Orleans
King Lear
Rumored Five Story Apartment House Planned for Joachim St
A rumor claims Mobile will see a five story apartment building on Joachim Street between St Louis and St Anthony. Plans are said drawn and accepted and construction expected soon with modern comforts for tenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Joachim Street
St. Louis
St. Anthony
City health plan to clean Mobile streets
A joint campaign by the Board of Health and the municipal street department will launch Monday to clean city streets. Dr. Charles A. Mohr urges residents to place trash in boxes or barrels outside homes to speed pickup by garbage wagons and work carts for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Municipal Street Department
Charles A.mohr
City Health
Convict Labor Contract Ends as State Transfers Workers
Forty state convicts, used by Sellers and Bul of Samson under contract for ten years, are not renewed after a loss making year. Thirty are sent to Mee Phaul Lumber in Monroe county, ten to Wetumpka walls for reassignment. Convicts had earned the state thirty five dollars a month each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Sellers and Bul Company
Samson
Mee Phaul Lumber Company
Monroe County
Wetumpka
Alabama district candidate declares run for Congress
In a message to voters in the First Congressional District, the candidate announces his entry into the race, stresses public trust, and outlines policies on agriculture, public utilities, rivers and harbors, terminals, rural mail service, highways, and state rights while pledging a people centered campaign. He cites prior service as solicitor in four Alabama counties and emphasizes campaigning to meet constituents face to face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
First
Alabama
Alaba
Gulf
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reynalds
Dauphin St
Mobile, Ala
Eally
J. P. Morgan and Company
Geo. F. Baker
Morgan
Morgan & Co
Morgan House
Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
New York
Prorest
T.J. O'Connor
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
Mobile and Ohio
Beauregard
Commerce Streets
Coosa River
Alabama Power Co
FR. Maureau
Joachim ST
Kuppenheimer
L. Hl. Meyer & Sons
Street Forge
Health Department
Sellers & Bullard
Weir
Charles St
Everwear Alluminum
Chaliam
Sea
A. Richards
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!