Parcel post father talks with the elect in New Jersey
Representative David J. Lewis of Maryland urged President-elect Wilson to appoint a competent postmaster general with postal and transport economics. He submitted a plan showing the post office department could cut movement rates for small shipments by half within four years with extra funds or legislation, and make rural routes profitable through fast freight to enable penny postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J
David J. Lewis
Maryland
Wilson
Lewis
Post Office Department
Escaped After Fifteen Years From Kidney Trouble
Ww. P Broyles narrates a fifteen year battle with kidney and bladder issues ending in a successful escape aided by Foley Kidney Pills. He claims relief from backache and bladder irregularities and urges others to take the direct road to health with these pills. Van Antwerp Drug Corporation advertises the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P Broyles
Foley
van Antwerp Drug Corporation
Regular Democrats Back Shields in Tennessee Senate Race
Nashville January 17 The Regular Democrats in the Tennessee legislature rallied behind Chief Justice John Shields for the long term seat beginning March 4 but failed to secure the needed 67 votes. Ballots showed Shields 56 Enloe 43 McKellar 17 Tyson 9 Allison 4 and scattered votes. In the short term ballot Milton Anderson 62 Webb 35 Wright 31 Wilson one vote. Both houses adjourned to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
John Shields
John K. Shields
B. A. Enloe
K. D. McKellar
L. D. Tyson
John Allison
Milton Anderson
W. R. Webb
Asbury Wright
Joseph R. Wilson
Train trapped as rebels burn bridges below Juarez
The missing southbound passenger train from Wednesday and two troop trains are trapped by rebels who are burning bridges on the Mexican Central railway below Juarez. Among the marooned passengers are prominent American and Mexican mining and cattle men, including Alberto Terrazas, a millionaire of Chihuahua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
Alberto Terrazas
Millonaire
Chihuahua
Dodson's Liver Tone Offered as Safe Calomel Alternative
The piece promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for sluggish livers. It claims many in the area have stopped using calomel, praising Liver Tone for gentle liver relief, constipation, and biliousness without dietary restrictions. The ad notes imitators exist but Dodson's is proven and druggists offer money back if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Bride's Sister Intervenes in Elopement at Breslin Hotel
New York January report describes Ruth J Bennet 20 restraining sister Edith Bennet's elopement with Henry Green 20 by arriving with telegrams and urging quiet as onlookers witness a family scene in the Breslin Hotel lobby. Ruth mediates while Green Sr negotiates.
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New York
Ruth
J. Bennet
Breslin Hotel
Broadway
Green
Edith
Mr. Green, Sr
Long Branch
Mr. Green
Mr. Green, Jr
McAdoo
Herald Square
Applications to Mobile Excise Board Hearings
Mobile excise commission will hear applications for retail liquor licenses at the next meeting Monday January 20 at 10 30 a m. Notices list applicants Bernard Malone Frank Poggie William Rodgers William McGrath Herman Bros Mose Heidelberger and The Royal Liquor Store at various street locations in Mobile.
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Excise Commission of
City of
Mobile
Bernard Edward Malone
St. Francis Street
Frank James Poggie
North Wilkinson
Southeast Corner
William Edward Rodgers
North Royal Street
Adams
William James McGrath
Herman Bros
George and
Michael R
Davis Avenue
Fisher's Alley
Mose Heidelberger
Government Street
Royal Liquor Store
Grand Ceremonial Planned by Alba Temple
Alba Temple members prepare for a major Grand ceremonial in Mobile on January 30. Imperial officers led by Imperial Potentate Cunningham will arrive and receive honors. A class of nearly fifty novices from several states will be initiated. A banquet will be served by the Cawthon Hotel at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abba
Cunningham
Mobile
Cawthon
Kidney Disease Declared Incurable Awakens Alarm
A 1930s census claim asserts kidney inflammation historically labeled incurable, noting rising deaths near 90 000 annually and 920 of 1000 Brights Disease victims among the dead. It mentions a newly developed treatment for Bright's Disease as significant for kidney trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Great Remodeling Sale of L. H. Meyer & Sons
Local shoppers are urged to visit L. H. Meyer and Sons for a great remodeling sale featuring discounted home goods and tools. The advertisement highlights substantial savings and limited-time offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Meyer & Sons
Meyer and Sons Store Rebrands Amid Market Shifts
Local merchants announce a name change to reflect new ownership and direction. The firm formerly known as L. H. Meyer & Sons unveils updated branding and signage as part of a strategic refresh to attract modern customers.
Adler urges focused ideals for women at Ethical Culture
Dr Felix Adler tells Society for Ethical Culture that women must abandon scatter-brained interests and pursue a single main vocation. He argues motherhood should be intellectualized and that independence is a myth, urging women to discover a calling and mutual dependence with men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Felix Adler
Society For Ethical Culture
Central Park West
Sixty-fourth Street
Dr. Adier
Dr. Adler
Veronese wreck leaves most aboard steamer unsaved
The British steamer Veronese wrecked near Oporto, Portugal, remains in a perilous position. Only a few of the 319 passengers have been saved, and the lifeline to shore broke after thirty three rescues. Salvagers aim to establish a second line as several lives are reported lost.
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Oporto
Portugal
Court actions list items in Chancery Court session
In the Chancery Court Judge Smith presides. George Campbell vs Martha Campbell testimony ordered published. C W Bohlin vs J W Day et al motion to amend granted. Consumers Ice Company et al petition to sell note for purchase price set for hearing Feb 6. Kelly et al vs Pittman regis ters report as to suitable commissioners read and laid over in fiduciary funds registry. Adjournment until Monday 10 oclock. Call for Monday Kelly et al vs Pittman et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Court
Smith
George Campbell
Martha Campbell
C. W. Bohlin
J. W. Day
W. J. Patterson
Consumers Ice Company
Henry A. Kelly
Nora EK
Pittman
Register
Kelly Et
Pittman Et al
State ex rel Rowe and Macon v Frank I Allen bond order denied
In Law and Equity Court equity side before Judge Berney the motion to prescribe the supersedeas bond amount was denied with defendants excepting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Equity Court
Berney
the State
Rowe and Macon
Frank I. Allen Et al
Citronelle Ex-Mayor Seeks Restoration Via Writ
M B Blish, former mayor of Citronelle, files quo warranto to remove current Mayor C W Thomas and all officers, alleging invalid election officers and illegal votes led to Blish’s ouster. Attorneys Gordon and Eddington advocate for Blish in the law and equity court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citronelle
Mobile & Ohio
M. B. Blish
Gordon and
Eddington
C. W. Thomas
Blish
Thomas
Law and Equity Court
Purging Plan Adopted for Washington Segregation District
The Ken yon bill, approved by the senate, proposes ending Washington’s segregated district by injunction. It follows a law already in use in another jurisdiction.
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Washington
Kenyon
Senate
Rheuma claims to cure rheumatic pains and more
Advert suggests thousands freed from rheumatism and swelling after using RHEUMA, claiming quick relief from lumbago sciatica arthritis gout and more. It asserts uric acid exits the body within hours and promises improvement within days, noting price of 50 cents a bottle and Van Antwerp Drug Corp. as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
van Antwerp Drug Corp., Inc
City Briefs Highlights from Local Civic Events
Raphael Semmes Camp UCV will assemble Monday January 20 at 4 for Lee anniversary exercises under the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The Consumers Ice Company property at Eslava and Royal sold to John R. and James A. Cowley for 18000 dollars. Raphael Semmes School Improvement Association meets Friday at 7 30 with talks on General Hygiene for Home and School by Dr. Toulmin Gaines and Dr. John Van de Erve. The Mobile Horticultural Society discussed The City Beautiful and condemned sign boards while planning a lecture by Professor Conoley of Auburn on landscape gardening.
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Raphael Semmes
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Robert E. Lee
Consumers Ice Company
Eslava and
Royal Streets
Messrs
P. J. Lyons
John Quill
John R
James A. Cowley
Ice Company
Raphael Semmes School Improvement Association
Toulmin Gaines
John van de Erve
Mobile Horticultural Society
Chamber of Commerce
Conoley
Auburn
Boy Struck By Car Injured Riding Bicycle at City Intersection
Richard Lewis, 108 St Emanuel street, sustained slight injuries Thursday afternoon after being struck by a car at Government and Conceptions streets. He was riding a bicycle. the car, owned by L H Horn of 205 Government street, was driven by a chauffeur at the time. The bicycle was wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lewis
St. Emanuel Street
Government and
Conceptions Streets
Lewis
L. H. Horn
Government Street
Notified judge to meet rail commission official in city Saturday
Judge Price Williams Jr of the probate court was informed by 8S. P. Kennedy clerk of the Alabama railroad commission that Commissioner Leon McCord will be in the city on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Williams, Jr
P. Kennedy
Alabama Railroad Commission
Leon McCord
Notable Visitors Tidy Mobile Hotels Amid South Tour
The Mobile scene hosts travelers headed south including W B Barry of Louisville and Nashville Railroad lodging at the Cawthon. Chicago residents E B Maddox C M Carr N D Blackburn and C S Moon are at the Cawthon, while Pensacola guests Mrs S Mindell and Miss Katie Cashman visit. Columbus Ohio couple W R Ogler and wife stay at the Battle House. Fulton Alabama pair Mr and Mrs W D Harrigan shop nearby, and Bing h ampton New York pair Mr and Mrs O C Kingsley plan to stay weeks at the Battle House. Grove Hill merchant James S Pugh is in town on business and staying at St Andrew. Conneaut Ohio visitors Ervin McKee H Magill and A L McKee are at the Bienville.
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W. B. Barry
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Louisville Ky
South
Mobile
Cawthon Hotel
New Orleans
E. B. Maddox
C. M. Carr
N. D. Blackburn
C. S. Moon
Chicago
City
W. R. Ogler
Columbus, Ohio
The
Battle House
James S. Pugh
Grove Hill
Ala
St. Andrew
Public notices and appointments reported in county probate court
Lizzie A. Carter, recently appointed a rotary public by Governor O Neal, filed her bond in the probate court Friday to do business in this county. The article notes a routine inspection trip and complaints against railroads operating in this section.
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Urday
Lizzie A. Carter
O'Neal
Courts Observe Lee Birthday Holiday. Banks Closed Monday
The probate and other courts suspend business on Monday due to Lee's birthday anniversary on Sunday. Monday is a legal state holiday and all banks will observe it.
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Lee
Probate
Deaths and Funerals Austin Kenyon
Austin Kenyon aged 74 died Thursday afternoon after a lingering illness on Monterey street He was a longtime mate of the H for the Aged and is survived by a number of relatives in the city
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Austin Kenyon
Monterey Street
Alexander N Spear Legacy of a Confederate Gunmaker and Local Leader
Alexander N Spear a former United States customs officer and Confederate veteran died after a long illness at his home 21 North Joachim Street Baldwin County native 73 years old He worked with his father in a Selma Alabama gun foundry and was active in iron business Surviving relatives include a daughter and a son Funeral services for Mrs Rose O N Rosette were held at 9 45 and 10 00 at St Catholic Church interment followed in Catholic Cemetery floral tributes noted Born in Ireland Rosette leaves a daughter and other relatives
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Alexander N. Spear
Alander N. Spear
Unite States
North Joachim Street
Confederacy
Selma
Ala
Baldwin County
R. O. Rosette
Rose O’n
Pe Rosette
John Finch
St. Catholic Church
Father Shea
Rosette
Ireland
Tragic logging accident claims 16 year old Veadin Thomas
Veadin Thomas of Jackson Alabama, age 16, died at Providence Infirmary Thursday night from injuries after falling from a logging train near Walker Spring. His left leg was crushed and amputated at the hip. Remains sent to Jackson by Roche and Burke Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veadin Thomas
George Thomas
Jackson
Ala
Providence Infirmary
Walker Spring
Roche and Burke Company
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Booth
Hyomei
Australia
Booth’s
Hyomel Company
Buffalo
N. Y
Shields
Bank of Mobile
National Banking Association
Simon
Jae
First National Bank
Mobile, Alabama
Bride
Elopers
Miss Bennett
Mobile Excise Board
Alba Temple
van Antwern’s
THEM
Frankel
Jacobson
S. Mindell
Katie Cashman
Pensacola, Fla
W. D. Harrigan
Fulton, Ala
O. C. Kingsley
Binghampton, N. Y
Ervin McKee
H. Magill
A. L. McKee
Conneaut, Ohio
Bienville
Post ‘Tavern
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd., Pure Food Factories
Battle Creek, Mich
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