Safety Special on Mobile and Ohio aims to cut line accidents
A Mobile and Ohio Railway Safety Special, led by Vice President R V Taylor and other officers, departed Mobile to meet shop workers at Whistler and other points. The campaign promotes a safety system with division and general safety committees and a slogan An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The effort seeks employe cooperation to protect lives, passengers, and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
Safety Special
Mobile
Whistler
General Safety Committee
R. V. Taylor
S. R. Printe
E. C. Rendell
C. B. Hayes
Socialist Rule Nears End In Milwaukee County
Milwaukee county ends Socialist rule with the sheriff’s office going to non partisan holders. Socialists lose control of the city aside from a few aldermen from Socialist wards, the city attorney, and the health commissioner. Forty minor officials switched, marking the purge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukeebee
Wis
Milwaukee County
Mobile County finances outlined by Treasurer Stone
County Treasurer George E. Stone presented the annual and semi annual financial statements for Mobile County at the board of revenue and road commissioners meeting. He noted 1913 receipts will exceed 300000 dollars with expenditures similar, and proposed a sinking fund to cover interest and bond retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Stone
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Mobile
Ala
Board of Revenue
Road Commissioners
Mobile County
Geo. E. Stone
Mose Davis Held for Grand Jury After Petit Larceny Conviction
Mose Davis, convicted Saturday of petit larceny and given 60 days hard labor, was arraigned before Judge Chamberlain on an additional charge of stealing 45 dollars from G. A. McCreary. He was jailed under a 250 dollar bond to await action by the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose Davis
Chamberlain
G. A. McCreary
Lumbermen press claim of protection in tariff debate
North Carolina Pine Association spokesman argues lumber should be treated on its own in tariff revision. He notes US lumber costs, ownership of timber, and Canadian practices, insisting duties should not raise prices while stressing labor cost differences and potential Chinese labor use in western Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
North Carolina Pine Association
Virginia
Carolinas
Democratic Party
Mr. James
North Carolina
Canada
United States
Harrison
New York
Directors Nominate Five For AP Board Seats
The Associated Press nominating committee in Washington names the five incumbents for reelection to AP directorships and five new candidates to fill the expiring terms. The vacancy on the board is also to be filled by Samuel Bowles and Benjamin H. Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Thomas Rees
Springfield
Ill
State Register
Oswald G. Villard
New York Evening Post
Charles H. Clark
Hartford
Conn
Courant
Charles A. Rook
Pittsburg
Clark Howell
Atlanta
Constitution
Charles W. Kn
Clay Workers Plan Publicity Drive Against Concrete
In Champaign Illinois on January 18 plans were discussed by state clay manufacturers to wage a campaign educating the public to use clay over concrete. The state will be divided into units with group meetings for claymakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Ill
Big Jim May Be Converted Into River Barge
Wreck of the steamer James T Staples yields no salvage until river subsides. Wreck rests on a shoal Place with about twenty seven feet of water. Plans call for hull conversion to a barge if feasible and it may be moved to the Alabama river if another firm seeks Staples schedule. The John Quill arrived to aid body recovery as divers search the hold for Morton and McKee amid recoveries and hospital reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Staples
W. T. West
Mary E. Staples
West
Big Jim
Tombigbee River
Staples
Mary E, Staples
Alabama River
Mr. West
Green Verneuille
Jeff Stodemeir
Verneuille
Kopf
Anal Providence Infirmary
Judge Archbald Impeached by Senate Verdict Finally Declares Not Guilty
The Senate acquits Judge Archbald on the second impeachment article, finding not guilty of attempting to secure a fee by settling a Marian Coal Company case. The vote lists numerous names as present and absent or not voting, with earlier impeachment considerations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fage
Perkins
Poindexter
Pomerene
Reed
Richardson
Root
Sanders
Shively
Simmons
Smith
Georgia
Maryland
Arizona
Smoot
Stephenson
Stone
Sutherland
Swanson
Thornton
Tillman
Townsend
Warren
Wetmore
Williams
Works
Burnham
Catron
Oliver
Paynter
Penrose
Bacon
Bradley
Briggs
Chilton
Dillingham
Fall
Gamble
Gardner
Guggenheim
Heiskel
Jackson
Johnston
Alabama
Texas
Lea
Overman
Percy
South Carolina
Michigan
Watson
Archbald
Marian Coal Com
Gulfport readers praise The Item as leading coast newspaper
Charles Prados, a Mobilian now in Gulfport, visited Mobile this Sunday and praised The Item. He said the paper is viewed as the leading coast newspaper, with broad circulation and speedy delivery, and he and others look for it first for full news coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Prados
Gulfport
Mobile
George Dure
Prados
Flood Waters Rising With Crest Expected Tuesday
Flood waters rose to 40.2 feet overnight, up seven tenths, with a crest expected Tuesday. Forecasters warned Paducah could hit 47 feet, but this morning ages predicted under 43. Train service resumed after washouts were repaired.
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Paducah
Embankment Fails As Louisville River Flood Rises
Lower Louisville residents abandon homes as embankment breaches allowing floodwaters to encroach on several square miles. By morning the river hits 38 feet with steady rise, authorities expect about 41 feet by midweek. Workers anchor buildings and aid centers shelter refugees in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Weather Bureau
Mobile Theatre shows move to Lyric after fire
The week of January 20 attractions originally booked for the Mobile Theatre will play at the Lyric Theatre. Manager Jacob Tannenbaum announced The Woman Miss Ilington Freckies and George Evans Honey Boy Minstrels will transfer to the Lyric as the Mobile Theatre plans were disrupted by a fire. Klaw Erlinger and Fourton managers are coordinating to avoid disappointing Mobile audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric Theatre
Jacob Tannenbaum
Miss Ilington
Freckies
George Evans
Honey Boy
Minstrels
Tannenbaum
Fourton
Jacob Wells
Klaw & Erlanger
Lyric
The
River Board Delays Boom Site Decision Awaiting Site Visit
At a special Mobile river commission meeting on Monday morning no action was taken on Spencer Lumber Company petition to establish a timber boom in Three Mile creek. The commission plans to inspect the proposed site Wednesday afternoon to reach a decision. Attorney Thomas M. Stevens represented the petitioners. commissioners Schwarz Bauer Turner Wefel and Rickarby attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile River Commission
Spencer Lumber Company
Three Mile Creek
Thomas M. Stevens
River Commission
Schwarz
Bauer
Turner
Wefel
Rickarby
Court notices and hearings listed in Alabama Equity and Chancery
The Law and Equity Court docket shows decree pro confesso in Sarah Kelly v Kelly. Assignee Harry B Pake moves to set hearing on Leinkauf Banking Co. account and exceptions. State v Safety Banking and Realty Co hearing Jan 20. Chancery calls include Leona Carrett v Aiken demurrers and Realty Trust v Curry. Estate matters for M V Craft set for Jan 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Equity Court
Berney
Sarah Kelly
George Augustus Kelly
Harry B. Pake
Leinkauf Banking Company
State of
Alabama
A. E. Walker
Safety Banking and Realty Company
Chancery Court
Leona Carrett
Alma Aiken
the Realty Trust
Kate G. Curry
M. V. Craft
Hints for Housekeepers Promote Foley’s Honey and Tar
Quick relief advice for preventing colds with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. Claims no opiates and soothing effects on inflamed air passages to curb coughing and potentially save medical costs. Testimony from J. P. Higgins of Staunton Wisconsin supports its efficacy. Yellow package. Van Antwerp Drug Corporation advertisement.
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Foley
J. P. Higgins
Staunton
Wis
van Antwerp Drug Corporation
Captain Daniel Kelly, Navy Officer, Dies
Officers and survivors from Withers and Buchan branches are summoned to meet at headquarters in the Pollock building for a commemorative gathering following the death of Captain Daniel Kelly C.S.S. Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Withers
Buchanan
Pollock Building
Elks Benefit for Serda Family Minstrels at Home and Battle House
The Elks' minstrel show, staged at the Elks' Home Sunday and to be repeated tonight at Battle House Auditorium, raises funds for the Serda family after Joseph Serda's death in the Mobile Theatre fire. About fifty performers from the Elks' troupe participate, with no cast declines, and ticket sales indicate strong public support. The show features new acts, evening attire for the songsters, and begins at 8 15 p m. A reception committee led by C H Allen includes Walter F Walsh Laz Schwarz and others.
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Elks
Elks’ Minstrels
Battle House
Joseph Serda
Serda
The
C. H. Allen
Walter F. Walsh
Laz Schwarz
Frank Roche
C. W. Soost
Percy Kearns
Adolph Danne
Paul McAleer
M. O. Discher
T. J. O’connor
Tom Murray
Health campaign draws 600 in seventh ward meeting
More than six hundred Black residents attended a Lily Baptist Church mass meeting in the seventh ward to organize a health society. Mayor Laz Schwarz City Health Officer Mohr and Dr Van de Erve spoke on hygiene and sanitation with input from ministers and teachers. The officials praised the ward’s strong interest and planned wider citywide health work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Ward
Lily Baptist Church
Mayer Laz Schwarz
Mohr
New Health Society
Schwarz
van de Erve
University of Alabama, Medical Department
Fifth lecture by James M McConkey at First Baptist Church
The fifth address in the Pennsylvania Bible lecturer series by James M McConkey was given Sunday afternoon under Y W C A auspices at First Baptist Church. The subject was The God Planned Life from Ephesians II noting believers are created for good works. Rev A G Richards led the prayer service and Mrs Tam sang a vocal solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. McConkey
Pennsylvania
First Baptist Church
Mc Conkey
Jesus
A. G. Richards
Trinity Church
Tam
Ganahl Lumber President Faces Cruelty Charge
E C Ganahl president of Ganahl Lumber Company is to be arraigned in the recorder s court on cruelty to animals after a buggy horse attached to his vehicle collapsed at the Windsor Hotel following a 28 mile ride. Humane Officer Ducourneau and Dr B T Huston found the animal overdriven and founder ed despite Ganahl s denial of the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s Court
E. C. Ganahl
Ganahl Lumber Company
Ganahl
Windsor Hotel
Ducourneau
B. T. Huston
Drowned fireman in river near tug incident
Henry Ezell, a colored fireman on the tug Kimball, drowned when a skiff swamped on a river tow sixteen miles above the city. A fellow crewman swam to shore as Ezell disappeared after striving toward a barge of lumber. Rescue efforts continued with Ezell’s body not yet recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ezell
Kimball
Ezell
Negro Boy Arrested On Charge Of Murder In Mobile
James Andrews, a young negro boy, was brought to Mobile Sunday morning from Oak Grove and placed in the county jail on a murder charge. Authorities allege he shot and killed Robert Lee Thrower, a nineteen year old negro boy, during a hunting expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Andrews
Mobile
Oak Grove
Robert Lee Thrower
Hun
Cardui Tonic Endorsed By Oklahoma Reader
A reader Miss Mollie Duncan shares how Cardui, a woman’s tonic, relieved years of womanly troubles. She praises its ability to ease drawing-down pains, side aches, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue, noting improved energy for daily chores. The ad urges women to request special instructions and a 64 page Home Treatment book from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Sabbath Law as God’s Commandment Urged in Sermon
Father T. J. Eaton at St. Ma Church Lafayette street urged strong observance of Sunday as God’s positive command, not merely man’s law, citing penalties for violation. He told of a storekeeper who closed Sundays for six months to support his family and gained business, refusing to reopen on Sundays. The sermon was part of a series on the Commandments at St. Mary’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Eaton
St. Ma Church
Lafayette Street
Sunda
St. Mary’s
Father Eat
Father Luzon
Swiss court rules public insult not damages worthy
In Zurich on January 13 a cantonal court ruled that calling a man an ass, even in anger, is lawful speech. The decision came amid a quarrel between prominent citizens and the court declined to award damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Switzerland
Can
King's Germetuer Promises Quick Catarrh Relief
An old advertisement touts King's Germetuer as a cure for catarrh and throat infections. It claims the tonic cleans discharges, heals ulcers, and kills germs when taken before after meals and used as a nasal snuff and gargle. It asserts rapid, noticeable health improvements.
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Mobile & Ohio
Bart
Lowett
DR. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
M. D
Affaio
Lumbermen Press
Grand Laundry
Cleveland
Ohio
Derful
Imperial Sanitary
Senate
Daniel Kelly
C. Ss
House
James M. M’conkey
Miss Duncan
Oklahoma
Publica
Oklai
Cardus
Cardui
God
Father Eaton
St. Mary's Church
Mhawkin
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