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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1915

Page

2

Tragedy Strikes East Lake Woman Wife and Greek Man

July 6 report from East Lake states George a Greek was shot and fatally wounded by R. H. Tucker at 7916 Walker Avenue after a confrontation over threats. Tucker claimed self defense and was jailed on a murder intent charge as a doctor tended the wounded man before his death.

George R. H. Tucker Walker Avenue Woodin Hill- Ri Wiy Woodlawn Gambill Tucker Hte Mit Geen Constandis Ai Park Constandis

Public Beach Highway dispute slows Gulfport route plan

Fifty rural letter carriers gather for a two day meeting as the county sheriff seeks to condemn property for the Gulfport to Bayport air highway. Property owners object to concessions and bond proceedings begin to secure the route. Mayor George Foote presided with local officials in attendance.

Migs Speen Meander New Oe Py Awaes Ae Lew Cle Gulfport George Foote Goodwin Prefehor The Commercial Union Ot. Mendenhall

Marine trade moves and arrivals at Mobile harbor overview

The port reports multiple arrivals and departures including the Fort Es and Corinto banana cargoes for United Fruit and 16,500 bunches on Corinto. June brings 5,700 bales for Van Heynigen. Fort Gaines to Porto Barrios. Yalton sails for Campeche. Itasca headed to Pensacola for Cuban cargo.

Daphne Montrose Fortes Corinto United Fruit Porto Cortez Honduras Fort Gaines Porto Barrios Gatemala June Progreso Mexico van Heynigen New Orleans Tropics United Fruit Co Yalton Campeche Mex Bar and Bay Pilot Itasca McIntyre Lumber and Export Company Pensacola City of Mobile Alma Belize Australia Alamo Tampa New York Oscar G Cuban Nimrod

Coal Rate Hearing Opens in Birmingham

Testimony on coal freight rate differentials in Alabama versus Illinois Indiana Kentucky and other regions began in Birmingham before Louis G Bassell ICC official. Alabama coal operators and railroads officials present as operators and dealers argue their positions while testimony will go to the ICC for review and decision.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louis G. Bissell Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Ulsiang

Special Venice for Trial of Jim Pippin Murder in City Court

Special venire drawn for jurors to join regular panel in the Jim Pippin murder case in City Court with 28 named jurors listed for Friday session. Also notes a Bilooxi Mississippi July 6 report on Rockefeller model school and settlement proposal for Harrison County.

Venice Jim Pippin Charles Hiams Harry W. Ollinger Joseph Costa Edwin Ogburn Alfred Mandeville Frank C. Gordon George R. McKengo Leo P. Lilly Jefferson D. Price Joost Parker George W. Threefoot Charles L. Sigler William P. Burgett George 8 Leatherbury, Jr John T. Evans Harris C. Vaughan Charles J. B DeLage Maurice P. Hyde Richard D. Walker Martin Amerson William D. Hamilton Robert P. Pope Ernest L. McGowin Oliver F. McLean Seedwan Williams Zack EB. Agee James A. Crenshaw Robert J. Kapahn Wm. P. Seyed John D. Gerald Mayer W. Aldridge Frank Andrade Rockefeller School Biloxy Miss

Byrd announces engagement and wedding of Na Mae Byrd

Mr and Mrs BE L Byrd announce the engagement and coming marriage of their daughter Na Mae to Mr Charles H Taylor. The wedding is set for July 15 at Prichard M E Church at 9 p m. No cards.

BE. L. Byrd Na Mae Charles H. Taylor Prichard M. E

Gulfport Lumber Trade Sees Large June Totals And Pier Settlement

Gulfport Mississippi reports a strong June for lumber and timber exports. production totals include 212 000 feet of lumber valued at 249 047 with 496 385 feet of sawn timber and 112 barrels of pitch. Six cargoes sailed to Cuba, England, and others. A pier traffic dispute with the G S I was amicably resolved after a conference led by Lieutenant Colonel Keller.

Gulfport Miss Mobile Ater Cuba Silos England C. Keller Leutenant United States Cor Aoe Ile War Department Washington

Mobile Attorneys Head to Annual Alabama Bar Meeting

A number of Alabama Bar Association lawyers will attend the Montgomery session starting Friday for a two day meeting. Attendees include Elliott G. Rickardy T. M. Stevens Hugh L. Caffey and Frederick G. Bromberg with Hon Hannis Taylor as principal orator. The group aims to align with legislative reforms to judiciary and procedure and bolster measures before the legislature. Secretary Troy reports strong finances and rising member interest.

Alabama Bar Association Montgomery Elliott G. Rickardy T. M. Stevens Hugh L. Caffey Frederick G. Bromberg Hannis Taylor Livi Washington Bar Association Rap J Troy

Deaths and Funerals in Mobile Area

Miss Maria Pope dies after two week illness at 105 South Joachim street Mobile native daughter of A L Pope. Funeral held Monday at 6 20 from 106 South Joachim street with Rev Matthew Brewster presiding. Interment Magnolia cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Mrs Mary C Weinand dies at Fort Smith Arkansas wife of George Weinand. Survived by husband five children and Mobile relatives. Miss Mary Wallace dies at 83 after lingering illness in Home for the Aged. John Alfred Cowan of Mobile dies at 25 after lingering illness at 401 State street. Mrs Frank Hecker of Century Florida dies in Mobile infirmary. Celia McLeod six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs McLeod of Leakesville dies after ten days in local infirmary. Interments to Basart Miss.

Miss Maria Pope Mobile South Joachim Street A. IL Sliam B T. A. Pope Magnolia Cemetery Matthew Brewster Christ Episcopal Church Chauncey Williams Henry Stoutz J. O. Wilson Marchall Higley F. Hale Pope Lee Frank Sherard Miss Pope Alexander Lawrence Pope Matilda Ann Foote Pope Mary C. Weinand Fort Smith, Ark George BR. Weinand Weinand E. R. Auter Foster Carl Clarence Albert Weinand Fort Smith George Lauber William Lauber L. F. Brown E. W. Fisch W. M. Powell Mary Wallace Ireland Little Sisters of the Poor John Alfred Cowan Robert C Willie- Smith Cowan State Street Mobile Lodge No. 40 Easton Spotswood Frank Hecker Century Fla Roche & Burke Undertaking Company E. A. Haus Celia. McLeod McLeod Leakesville Greene County Beroujon & A Basaart

Walker County Coal Conference Debates Rail Mine Links

In Birmingham special dispatch reports Walker county coal men in heated talks over construction and use of railroad mines from the mines to the Warrior river headwaters. It is learned that hundred thousand tons are teleported down to Motile am t.

Birmingham Ala Walker County Warrior River

Court notices from Chancery and Equity Court session

The Basinser court records list cases including Ronalds May vs Emma May, conservation of guardianship for non campus distributee Robert Hart, Amelia E B Price vs Lucinda Wilmas et al, and several demurrers and motions. Multiple items set for July and August, with trial and consent actions noted.

Chancery Court Thomas H. Smith Basinser M . Ronalds Emma Soeeg Gettymains Harris Clemmons Robert Hart Amelia EB Price Luncinda L. Sebastian Magdalena Junker Mattie Radcliff Beaver Meadow Turpentine Company Cross Cora J. Harford F. M. Archer Rossman Alphonse Phillips Califor W. Walter Smnpeter Zack Jemerson Emma Gorhies Octavia McEvoy Alice B. George Charles George Georgia Reed Vivian Reed Janie Carroll David P. Carroll Beasie B. Moorer John W. Moorer Nora B. Gifford Joseph B. Gifford Mary E. Holmes Star of Hope

City Commissioners Hold Brief Session

City board transacted routine business including license transfers for J Thomas at Davis and J Simonson at 72 Government street. Payments approved for Boys' Detention Home and sewer work. lawsuit filed over goods and chattels against L E Bell Lumber Company.

City Commission Beree Poolroom Drew J. Thomas Davis 201 Avenue J. Simonson Government Street G. W. Lanston Maury Unruh J. P. Barrett Aleatonér Lyons J. W. Gurley Camp Ground S Ground W. H. Hearn Law and Equity Court L. E. Campbell L. EB. Bell Lumber Company

Recorder Notes Prohibition Impacts as Dockets Rise

Recorder D H Edington cites the effect of the prohibition law while reviewing the docket. Dave Logan receives fines for no rear light and speeding, plus a charge for discharging a streetcar. Sadie Royal, an habitual offender, is sent out of town. Henry Miller pays fines for speeding. Mitchell Latakas case continued for possessing liquor.

Will Johnson Whisker Dave Logan St. Clair D. H. Edington Sadie Royal Henry Miller Harris and Newbern Mitchell Latakas Latakas

Land Transfer of 5600 Acres from Wizard Investment Co

The transfer shows over 5 600 acres in the county from Wizard Investment Company of Mobile to T W Taylor of this place. The land is noted as some of the choicest in bin we bru elas eee en up by a company for subdivision purposes. Mr Taylor works in turpentine with his sons.

Wizard Investment Company of Mobile T. W. Taylor Taylor

Positive Cure Promised for Skin Ailments in Selma Ad

An old advertisement touts a cure labeled A positive cure for eczema and skin ailments. The claim promises effectiveness even in advanced cases and offers the product for 50¢ at Druggists Cawthon-Coleman Company in Selma Alabama.

Prince Albert tobacco hailed as nation’s joy and easy roller

An exuberant advertisement extols Prince Albert tobacco as the ultimate smoke, claiming unmatched flavor and aroma for both pipes and makin’s papers. It promises easy rolling, crimp cut texture, red packaging, and broad appeal, urging “rollers” to try the product and noting its price and tobacco insurance assurances.

Jimmy P. A Prince Albert

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