U S Will Send Wanderer Home From Panty Stockade
Frederick Parker an English seventeen year old, jailed nine months for stealing three dollars to ease hunger, will be deported by the United States government. His perilous journey started in Rome and saw him drift through Philadelphia New Orleans and Mobile before finding work in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Parker
United States
Parker
Rome
Philadelphia
Nobo Do
New Orleans
England
Mobile
Mafalda Arrives With Beriberi Death Victim
The Norwegian ship Mafalda from Buenos Aires arrived at the harbour Saturday night with the corpse of a seaman who died of beriberi. Chief of Police Crenshaw ordered anchoring in the stream and a health investigation before docking. Immigration inspectors arranged deportation after questioning Parker for stealing $3 from Wilmer station. Parker’s fate will be decided upon deportation to England when a suitable vessel departs Mobile.
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Buenos Aires
Beriberi
Crenshaw
Helton
Fort Morgan
Motion Picture Page previews this week’s highlights
The Item’s feature column presents an overview of notable films and industry notes this week. It highlights trends, upcoming releases, and insights into motion pictures shaping the national scene.
Davis Dies at Summer Home in Alabama
James M. Davis lifelong Michigan legal and religious figure dies at his Irvington Alabama summer home after a yearlong illness. A Indiana native, he lived much of his life in Michigan serving as Lansing lawyer, Kalamazoo probate judge and state legislator. Survived by widow two sons Thomas E Irvington and Percy L Kalamazoo and daughter Dora a Bulgarian missionary. Remains sent to Kalamazoo for interment by Crenshaw Undertaking Co.
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James M. Davis
Michigan
Irvington
Ala
Indiana
Davis
Lansing
Kalamazoo
Thomas E
Percy L
Miss Dora Davis
Bulgaria
Crenshaw Undertaking Company
Port Business Shows Five Millions Gain
Exports by country totalled over five million with Belgium Germany Guatemala Argentina Colombia and other regions listed. Imports by country for 1912 show Switzerland Honduras British West Indies and others, plus a net gain in total imports and exports. Tonnage figures for vessels in foreign trade are provided for 1911 and 1912 with gains in both entering and clearing ships.
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Asores Islands
Cansas Asessans
Belgium
Omne Basco
Pfomob
Germany
TPP
Metharlands
Seins
URES
Norway
Laxshtes Ccm de Taikss
Cs Aésuae
Portugal
PES
England
Costey ” Serra Rumba
British Honduras
Guatemala
Agimageod Ok
Bec Cones
Nicaragua
Barbadotw
British West Indies
French West Indies
Santo Domingo
Argentina
Tinsdeiee
Colombia
British Guiana
Amare Islands
French Africa
Portuguese Africa
Aus
Oluek
Switzerland
Ceeet
Pat Moourm
Beivac
Honduras
Proamior
Dutch West Indies
Canary Islands
Porto Rico
Gs Peasal
Gain
Social Activities at Battles Alabama Gatherings and Guests
Social life in Battles Alabama includes visits by Mr and Mrs Joseph Metzger at their Sweetwater branch bungalow. Herchel Brennerman visits his parents. Mr and Mrs Kocher and daughter of Wrighteville Pa join relatives Mrs Brennerman and Miss Albright. Guests Dr C E Fork of Buffalo NY and Mr W L Exley and wife of Chicago stay at Battles hotel. The Sewing Circle meets with Mrs William Curran at the hotel. A dance is planned with Battles ladies and Point Clear friends next Tuesday at the YT. A luncheon ride by Theercalpuraiene for friends, moonlight described. several people registered at Beach.
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Joseph Metzger
Sweetwater Branch
Herchel Brennerman
Kocher
Wrighteville
Brennerman
Miss Albright
C. E. Fork
Buffalo
N. Y
W. L. Exley
Chicago
Battles Hotel
Sewing Circle
William Curran
Courtney
Battles
Sit Tate
R. Ts. Hanter
William Marshal
M. L. A Se
Beach En
Mobile Harbor Deepening to Thirty Feet
Discussion in the house appropriations committee highlights a $41 million river and harbor bill as part of a broader program totaling about $340 million for widening and deepening channels. Mobile harbor seeks 27 feet depth and 100 to 300 feet width within four years, with $255,000 allotted and $5,000 for log removal. Representative G W Taylor notes engineers’ initial $220,000 estimate and a $30,000 addendum for maintenance and survey.
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Tee
House
G. W. Taylor
Banking and Currency Committee
Mobile
Taylor
Mobile Harbor
Bar
Cocuriane & Ar
Moose to entertain Evans minstrel star at Lyric Theatre
Honey Boy Evans the popular minstrel star will be guest of honor for the Mobile Lodge Loyal Order of Moose at the Lyric Theatre on Saturday night. Boxes and about twenty seats in the parquet are reserved for Moose members and many lodge members will attend. After the show Evans will attend a spread at the Moose hall. Evans is a prominent Moose who is often entertained by his fellow Moose in cities he visits.
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Honey Boy” Evans
Mobile Lodge
Order of Moose
Lyric Theatre
Lyric
Moose
Evans
Moose Hall
Mr. Evans
Jane Brothers
Prosecution Targeting Fruitvale Promoters Directed by Board
Muskegon Michigan January 18 vote 22 to 6 by the board of supervisors directed the county prosecuting attorney to file civil and criminal actions against promoters of Fruitvale a summer resort following a committee report investigation. The notice hints at a local push to regulate the scheme and protect public interests.
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Muskegon
Mich
Board of Supervisors
Fruitvale
Grant's Pass channel dispute settled by engineers
Mr. Taylor stated the latest river and harbor bill would release rights to Grant's Pass and provide funding to finish a channel. Engineers aim to choose between Grant's Pass and Pass Aux Herons while avoiding oyster reef damage. An extra $25,000 is requested for Alabama river improvements from Montgomery to Wetumpka toward a four foot channel.
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Grant's Pass
United States
Taylor
Board of Engineers
Department of Iecennarae and Labor
Uass Aux Herons
Wetumpka
Deep Channel Effort for Biloxi Back Bay
The Biloxi Commercial Club reports receipt of a bill from Congressman Pat Harrison, introduced at the club’s request, to examine and survey Back Bay for a deep water channel into the harbor if conditions justify it. The club has long advocated deeper water for Biloxi and Back Bay.
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Biloxi
Miss
H. Root
Commercial Club
Pat. Harrison
Back Bay
Mistrial Declared In Pass Christian Pig Case
Special to Item Pass Christian Mississippi January jury in Gulfport court failed to reach a verdict in the City of Pass Christian versus Mrs Vincent Tho charged with selling liquor marking a second hung trial. Other Pass Christian cases disposed included Saucier default dismissal Minnett appeal default, Meyers assault and battery remanded.
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Pass Christian
City of
Vincent Tho
Gulfport
City of Pass Christian
Joh J. Curtis
School Sanitation Discussed at Meeting
The Raphael Semmes School Improvement Association held a largely attended meeting Friday. Discussions focused on School Sanitation with performances by Miss Gusman and Lila Finch, readings by Miss Krudop, and lectures on inspection and hygiene led by Dr. McGaines and Dr. Van de Erve. refreshments were served.
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Raphael Semmes School
Miss. Gusman
Lila
Finch
McGaines
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Stretton
Worden
Atmore
Pepe
Rata
Cnaa
Rence Adams Machinery & Mfg. CO
Kelly
Springfield
Adams M and Manufacturing Co
North Royal Street
Adams Machinery and Mfg. Company
Kelly-Springfield
Adams Machinery and Manufacturing Company
Cuba
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Jackson
Prompt Parcel Post
Harrison
Bill
Christian
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