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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1914

Page

7

Navy officers deny snobbishness charge in reserve letter

A naval reserve officer disputes claims that U S Navy officers are snobbish toward non graduates of the naval academy. The letter praises courtesy on the battleship Delaware during a Mediterranean cruise, stating officers were thoughtful courteous and open to discussions of professional matters. The writer notes anonymity for safety.

Associated Press Washington Jan United States Navy Naval Reserve Daniels Navy Naval Academy Navy Department Naval Militia Mediterranean U.S Delaware

Argentine Butter Shipment Arrives in New York

The first large consignment of Argentine butter, two thousand boxes at 60 pounds each, arrived in New York and is linked to yesterday's butter market decline. The price is about 29 cents per pound delivered, with charges paid. Plans include shipping 100 boxes to Chicago and 400 to Boston, with a further 5,000 boxes en route.

Associated Press New York Chicago Boston

ICC Sets Lumber Rates Across Ohio River Crossings

The Interstate Commerce Commission lifted its suspension on lumber rates from Cairo and Thebes Illinois and other points to stations in Hawaii and Fort Madison Iowa finding no provision that would injure shippers.

Associated Press Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Ohio Cairo Thebes Ill Hainois Fort Madison

Seeberg Steamship Line Incorporated details

Seeberg Steamship Line, Inc. lists offices at 426 427 428 City Bank Building Mobile Alabama with Eastern representative A. W. Duckett at 47 Battery Place New York NY.

Seeberg Steamship Line, Inc City Bank Mobile Ala U. S. A. Eastern A. W. Duckett Battery Place New York N. Y

Reconsideration of Orleans firm plans by school board

The school board delayed action on adopting plans by Stevens & Nelson of New Orleans until January 28 after a confidential Louisiana letter influenced discussion. The board invited architect William B. Ittner of St. Louis to review the plans and considered a Stevens & Nelson representative at the next meeting.

Stevens & Nelson New Orleans John T. Cochrane Murphy Louisiana Cochrane William B. Ittner St. Louis Stevens & .Nelson Cr. G. Hutchinson Loreal Carpenters’ Union Citronelle Meridian Etta Lambert College Women’s Club RE. D. Bondurant Alabama Medical Department College City Hospital Alabama Medical College

Bank of England Cuts Discount Rate on Improved World Financials

London action lowers minimum discount to 4 percent as monetary conditions improve at home and abroad including settlement of the South African strike. German rate cut cited and French rate expected soon, prompting expectations of another English reduction within a week or so.

Associated Press London Bank of England

Alabama National Guard Muster Drills at Armory

Companies A E and M of the Alabama National Guard held their regular monthly muster at the Armory Hall on Wednesday night. Lieutenant-Colonel F M Maddox directed an extended drill with the units marched through Government streets to Claiborne. Upon return, an elaborate supper was served.

Alabama National Guard Armory Hall F. M. Maddox Government Streets Claiborne Armory

Round Table Club Weighs United Christian Church Concept

At the Tuesday meeting Mr. Donald proposed a United Christian Church. Mr. Bromberg presided and ruled the arguments favored the idea. The discussion focused on whether such a single church could or should exist.

Round Table Club Donald Bromberg

Aviator Hamilton Dies Suddenly at 28

New York aviator Charles XK Hamilton famed for a New York to Philadelphia round trip died suddenly at his home. Cause listed as internal hemorrhage. He had a history of ill health and nervous breakdowns and many early aviation accidents. He began with kites and dirigible balloons before taking up airplanes.

Associated Press New York Charles XK. Hamilton Philadelphia Hamilton New Britain, Conn

Mississippi House Adjourns After Votes for Women Banner

In Jackson Mississippi yesterday a motion to adjourn halted a debate on a resolution to send equal suffrage to a voter referendum. After lengthy speeches a "votes for women" banner appeared and, despite strong enthusiasm, adjournment was ordered ending the effort for the moment. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertisement promotes quick relief for frostbite and skin ailments.

Associated Press Jackson Miss Mississippi House

Ex Senator Cullom Near Death in Illinois Home

Shelby M. Cullom former Illinois senator and Lincoln Memorial Commission chairman is dangerously ill at his home in Washington after more than a week in bed. Doctors doubt he will live long due to advanced age though his mind remains clear and he hopes to see the Lincoln Memorial completed.

Associated Press Washington Shelby M. Calliom Illinois Lincoln Memorial Commission

Lieutenant Governor Wagner to quit politics after current term

Albany N Y Jan 22 Lieutenant Governor Robert F Wagner longtime Tammany leader in the state senate announced he would retire from politics at the end of his present term this year He said he was tired of office holding and could not afford to neglect his legal practice in New York City.

Associated Press Albany N. Y Robert F F. Wagner Tammany State Senate Wagner New York City

Hallett Cleared in License Charge After Misunderstanding

W M Hallett faced a license ordinance violation in the recorders court on Wednesday afternoon. He was discharged after the arrest was found to be due to a misunderstanding and that he had fulfilled all arrangements.

W.M. Hallett Recorders Court

Hungry Man Given 30 Days for Stealing Clock and Hammer

Daniel O Neal received a thirty day jail sentence from Recorder Edington after noon on Wednesday for stealing a clock and a hammer from the Christian Science reading rooms. He offered no explanation beyond saying he was hungry.

Daniel O Neal Christian Science Reading Rooms Edington O’neal

Submarine A 7 Salvage Underway Near Plymouth

Salvage operations began today near Plymouth England after submarine A 7 grounded during maneuvers. The vessel lies about 200 yards offshore in White Sand Bay with the position described as close to the surface.

Plymouth Eng White Sand Bay

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