Canal Zone population declines from peak in 1912
The census reports 31,160 residents in the Canal Zone, down 14,136 from last year. Population peaked at 61,279 in 1912 during American occupation and has steadily fallen since, with the plan to reduce nonessential civilians to exact employes and U.S. military personnel only in effect, except terminal cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Canal Zone
Canal
Panama Railroad
United States
Col. Goethals’ Ramen
Fire on Preston's Hold Forces Beach Stop
Fire in the forward hold of the steamship Preston shortly after leaving Staten bound for Sweden forced Captain Fehr to beach the vessel on a small island. The cargo included cotton oil and cocoa. the blaze was contained within the forward hold after several hours of work.
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New York
Staten
Fehr
Éron
Preston
Truth About Catarrh Germ Killer Hyomei Ad
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a guaranteed cure for catarrh. It claims the inhaled medicated air, derived from eucalyptus oil and germicidal ingredients, clears nasal passages and throat, destroys catarrh germs, and offers a money back guarantee if no relief. The ad urges readers to visit a local druggist in Mobile Alabama or nearby to purchase the complete Hyomei outfit with a free inhaler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Antwerp
Mobile
Ala
San Blas Tepic Authority Refuse Vessel Clearances
Authorities of San Blas and Tepic refuse to clear merchant vessels for other Mexican ports. The Central and South American Telegraph Company says telegraphic conditions remain normal to South America.
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San Blas
Tepic
Mexican
the Central and South American Telegraph Company
South America
Vinci advertised remedy helps Sumter man with chronic cough
A Sumter man says Vinci eased his long lingering cough after trying many medicines. He started with half a bottle and, after six bottles, reports his cough gone and overall health improved. The ad credits cod liver and tonic iron, offering a money back guarantee through Van Antwerp's Drug Corporation and Moble, Alabama.
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Sumter
8. C
Vinci
Ingletary
van Antwerp’s Drug Corporation, Inc
Moble
Ala
Sergeant Schreiner Intercedes For Two Boy Celtics
Police Sergeant Charles Schreiner intervened in a recorder court case where two boys Stephen Migikis and James Moore faced disorderly conduct charges. The sergeant persuaded the judge to withdraw the jail sentence, delivering a lecture instead and advising the Greek lad to endure taunts calmly.
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Charles Schreiner
Recorder's Court
Stephen Migikis
James Moore
Edington
Migikis
Schreiner
Recr
Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets touted as fast indigestion relief
An advertisement claims Mi-o-na tablets restore normal digestion, calm heartburn and gas, strengthen stomach walls, and let readers eat freely. It urges purchasing from Van Antwerp's Drug Corporation in Mobile, Alabama, or other druggists, with a money back guarantee if distress returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Antwerp
Drug Corporation
Mobile
Ala
Rotary Club Debates Docks Extension Resolution Meeting
Mobile Rotary Club led by J Leslie Taylor discusses a draft resolution urging expansion of city docks and terminal facilities. The panel sends the measure back for study and plans to revisit at the next meeting while arranging committees and inviting Rotarians to events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Leslie Taylor
Mobile Rotary Club
Resolutions Committee
J. W. Hunter
Armbrecht
Matt Mahorner, Jr
Rotary Club
Mobile
City Commission
Palmer Pillans
E. O. Fowlkes
Lee Zimmern
Brandon
H. W. Taylor
Stewart LeBlanc
M. D. Kahn
Jack
Treasury
Spokane ‘Ash
Stewart LeBlne
William H. Monk, Jr
Jack Ponder
New Orleans
Harris
Crescent City
Rotary
Birmingham News
Bennett
Winona
S.S. Brandon
New Barge Line 10 Set to Operate Before May 1
A new barge line on the Warrior river from near Cordova, west of Birmingham, to Mobile, is expected to be in full operation by May 1 if current plans proceed without disturbance. Coal traffic from the Birmingham section to the gulf will precede the main line’s opening.
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Warrior River
Cordova
Birmingham
Coal District
Mobile
Gulf
Eight Hoboes Arraigned for Loitering After Dark
Eight hoboes were arraigned in the recorder's court on Thursday afternoon charged with loitering around the streets after dark in a suspicious manner. They received sentences of five days hard labor each.
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Recorder’s Court
Six Day Bicycle Race Leads Tight Pack at Ninth Hour
In Chicago at eight oclock this morning Frank Corry of Australia and Clarence Carman of Jamaica led the six day bicycle race at the ninth hour of the event.
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Chicago
Frank. Corry
Australia
Clarence Carman
Jamaica
Few Folks Have Gray Hair Now
Fragmentary OCR notes describe hair losing color and luster turning gray and dull. The text references lack of sulfur but is incomplete and unreadable in places, yielding only a partial historical snippet.
Clamor for Austria to confiscate all food stocks
Vienna dispatches report city council and press urging immediate seizure of grain flour and meat to avert catastrophe. The calls blame Hungarian elements and demand action as Austria considers using prisoners of war in field. Also notes bank dispute involving Creelman and Henderson.
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Austria
Associated Press
Venice
London
Vienna
Bank Manager Denies Debts By Bankrupt Creelman
In Andalusia Alabama on January 29 T H Henderson manager of the First National Bank denied a claim that Charles S Seether or others owed the bank money. The official denial counters rumors of debts connected to the bankrupt Creelman case.
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Henderson
Creelman
Chas. Creelman
Andalusia
Associated Press
Ala
T. H. Henderson
First National Bank
Charles S. Seether
Bette
Danderine Promises Dandruff Free Hair Growth
An advertisement touts Danderine claiming rapid dandruff removal and no itching within minutes. It urges women to apply to hair and promises weeks of new, light, fluffy, abundant looking hair with a smooth, glossy appearance.
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Missouri
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Wayne
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Soae
Tipperary
Charlies S. Creelman
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