Sims Named Chairman of Alabama Tax Commission
Governor Henderson announces a new Alabama Tax Commission: Thomas W. Sims of Mobile as chairman with Frank C. Marquis of Walker County and B. W. Strassburger of Montgomery as associate members. Appointments effective July 1, 1915, replacing John W. Mooring and successors to Henry P. White and Judge A. A. Evans.
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Ders
Alabama ‘Commission
Thomas W. Sims
Mobile
Frank C. Marquis
Dora
Walkerty
B. W. Strassburger
Montgom
Try
Sims
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Henderson
John W. Mooring
Anniston
Marquis
Walker County
Strassburger
Montgomery
Henry P. White
Centerville
A. A. Evans
Holcombe Busy With the Tigers Raids
Sheriff W H Holcombe led raids to enforce the anti storage act, seizing liquor valued between 5000 and 6000 dollars in Mobile county buildings. Raids targeted 105 North Jackson Street and other locations, with multiple depots and arrests anticipated as law enforcement continues strict enforcement.
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W. H. Holcombe
Mobile County
State Solicitors Office
North
Jackson Street
Oberhaus
Betty
Soles
Lynch and
Bernstein
Peter Patgeney
Eslava
Royal Streets
John H. McEvoy
Basil Street
Petty
Holcombe
Eastis J. Eastman
Ties Petty and Lynch
Alphonse Zieman
Recorder's Matinee Ends with Conflicting Court Outcomes
In a crowded recorder's court session, Joe White, fined previously for striking Ben Salter with a hatchet, received a rehearing and was discharged after Salter sparked the incident at White's restaurant. Other cases included Will Wright pleading guilty to petit larceny and awaiting tuberculosis diagnosis, Jim Jackson fined for embezzlement with an appeal planned, Matthew Latakas case continued to July 9, and Gus Bartee's theft case continued pending another arrest.
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Joe White
Edington
Ben Salter
Recorder’s Court
Salter
White
Will Wright
Jim Jackson
Jackson
Willie Stewart
Matthew Latakas
Newbern and
Harris
Smith
Gus Bartee
Monroe Rus
Bartee
Y M C A Leaders Prepare for Summer School At Black Mountain
J H Wright secretary of the boys division leaves for Y M C A summer school at Black Mountain North Carolina with his wife. Dave Gup Virgil Jackson Dave Levi Jr Sam Dannenberg and Walter Duffy named as older boy leaders to carry on during Wright's absence. July August schedule adds daily swims at 15 and 7 PM. R G Stevens arrives from Little Rock to visit then heads back to Black Mountain. He notes Little Rock's good business year and optimism for the future.
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J .H. Wright
Black Mountain
N. C
C. M. Marriott
Mr. Wright
Dave Gup
Virgil Jackson
Dave Levi Jr
Sam Dannenberg
Walter Duffy
R. G. Stevens
Little Rock, Ark
N. CC
Little Rock Association
Little Rock
City Court Notes Case Flow Includes That Arrestees
In city court Tuesday Robert Albritton was not pressed for petit larceny due to lack of evidence. Norman Jefferson case for using a county automobile was reset for July 27. Sam Bush charged with assault and battery was reset for the same date.
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Robert Albritton
Norman Jefferson
Sam Bush
Britisher Libeled by Munson Company
The Munson Steamship Line filed a libel suit in U S district court claiming damages of 10000 dollars for breach of contract by the British steamship Westlands. The vessel was seized by Deputy U S Marshal D D Horton and later bonded for 16250 dollars by Captain Granger for the ship’s owners.
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Munson Steamship Line
Westlands
United States District Court
United States
D. D. Horton
W. L Horton
Granger
Gulf
London
Gulf Coast Poultry Association Sets Monthly Meeting
The Gulf Coast Poultry Association will hold its monthly meeting tonight in room 13 at the Bank of Mobile Building. D G Anderson will present a paper on Conditioning Birds for Shows. Officers seek full attendance to boost this year’s Gulf Coast fairs. H L Wright announced the annual meeting will be on the first Wednesday night of each month.
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Gulf Coast Poultry Association
Bank of Mobile
D. G.anderson
Gulf Coast
H. L. Wright
Repute
Orioles Meet Tonight at Indes-Reema Hall
Fraternal Order of Orioles holds reevaluation meeting at the Indes reema north of Royal and St Michael streets. They will initiate a number of candidates and discuss awaiting applicants. Montgomery: over one hundred applicants began state medical exams yesterday, continuing through Thursday.
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Orioles
Alabama
Tadee No
Order of Orioles
Indes Reema
Northwhet
Royal and
St. Michael Etreeta
Tawine Pariah
Mosquito Remedy Ad Claims Safe Effectiveness
An advertising fragment touts a product named Sweet Dreams as an effective mosquito remedy. It promises non staining use and fulfillment of orders with certainty of delivering the remedy.
Bombs Found In British Shipments To France Auto Cargo
H C Hill, European rep of an American auto maker, said a British ship loaded with automobiles and grain for the French army carried two bombs when reaching Havre. One bomb was in an automobile case, the other in a grain sack. both cylinders contained acid and an inflammable chemical.
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New York
H. C. Hill
Espagne
Havre
Hill
Lammons Rent McCarty Hotel in Whistler Alabama
Local notes list a Fairhope couple renting the McCarty Hotel and hosting Miss Marie Simmons of Ebba Alabama. Stores, craft union leaders, and civic visits are described along with multiple social events and a fiftieth sixth wedding anniversary celebration in Whistler.
Punish Anti German Propaganda in Belgium
A German order from General von Bi ng imposes a year in prison on school teachers directors or inspectors who permit further or promote anti German actions or statements in teaching or school exercises. German officials may supervise and inspect schools and guard against anti German propaganda.
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Brussels
London
von Bisng
Ernor
Belgium
Will Diettai Oxen
S& Tide
Cunar
Evelyn Thaw Uprives Testimony In Sanity Trial
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw did not appear for a court subpoena in New York. She left the city for Chateaugay Lake and then conferred with Deputy Attorney General Frank Cook. Cook said she had no new testimony of value to offer and she obtained a medical certificate stating she was not in physical condition to testify.
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New York
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw
Thaw
Cook
Bernard Livingston
Identification links Holt to Muenter in deadly plot
Chicago reports Dr Frank Holt identified as Erich Muenter, missing Harvard man and alleged Morgan attacker. Professor Gould confirms verdict after earlier hesitation, noting Holt Muenter shared language and mannerisms. Firework dynamite on ship details prompt coastwise warnings to vessels as investigations proceed.
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Muenter
Harvard
Chicago
Frank Holt
J. P. Morgan
Erich Muenter
Chester N. Gould
University of Chicago
Gould
Cornell University
Cutting
Allen
Holt
Bavarian Official Fined for Alleged Armament Tax Fraud
Frankenthal Bavaria July 7 Jean Ganss factory director commercial councillor and former associate judge of the commercial court has been fined 255000 marks for making false returns in connection with armament tax. The penalty equals twenty times the amount the government says was defrauded.
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Frankenthal
Bavaria
London
Jean Ganss
The
Commercial Court
Record Crowd Hears Band Concert in Square
The largest crowd of the season attended the bi weekly concert in the square last evening. Rain canceled last Friday’s show but fine weather drew thousands out. The First Infantry Band performed for the crowd.
Powder blast at naval dairy farm kills two workers
About 60 000 pounds of old time powder rejected by the government exploded at the U S Naval Academy dairy farm near Annapolis. Two workmen were killed and one person was injured. Another brief item notes five Rockefeller Relief Commission members arriving in Constantinople.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Constantinople
Rockefeller Relief Commission
Phoenix
Ariz
Globe
Miami
Vancouver
Chicago
London
Duke of Teck
Queen Mary
War Office
Weather outlook for Mobile Alabama and Mississippi
The section reports generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday. Winds are moderate from the south across Mobile Alabama and Mississippi regions.
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Mobile
Alabama
Mississippi
Banker-Farmer Conference Opens in Chicago
The fourth annual Banker-Farmer Conference opened in Chicago with two days of sessions on how bankers from smaller cities can cooperate with farmers to develop agricultural districts. The American Bankers Association agricultural commission leads the event with topics on how bankers assist agriculture and country life.
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Chicago
Agricultural Commission of the
American Bankers’ Association
B. F. Harris
First National Bank of Champaign
United States Department of Agriculture, Colleges of Agriculture
Farm Press of the Nation
Salvation Army Outing Delayed to July Twenty First
The Salvation Army annual outing for poor mothers and children, planned for Monroe Park on June 7, is postponed to July 21. Officers seek better entertainment than the current local corps can offer and thank supporters in advance for help in giving a day of pleasure to those seldom afforded it.
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Salvation Army
Monroe Park
Price
Fairhope Social Notes Highlight Visits and Celebrations
Dr. A F Rockwell and family visited with his ill parent on Fels avenue. Dawes guests stayed at Knapshack cottage. Mrs. Gaston returned from Des Moines. O'Brien, a retired steamship inspector, and family stayed at Murray Hotel. Railroad man Martin visited Mur ray with Banks duo, while Wilsons occupied The Columns. L G Cravath of Alberta marries Laura Kindler. Inn hosts weekend visitors. porch party yields prize. Catholic services draw over 1000 at Pavilion. Fourth of July praised for sane celebrations on the Eastern Shore.
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W. E. P. Wilson
Sleason
Otto Schwenk
Kingston
Jamaica
Jacobson
Mobile
M. Carlin
Mobile Colony
Laura H. Kindler
L. G. Cravath
Alberta
Canada
Fairhope
G. K.sossaman
T. H. Halliwell
Alice Sacriste
M. A. Bowen
Ates
Mobile County Citrus Sub-Exchange Organized
At a Mobile county citrus growers meeting on Wednesday afternoon the Mobile County Citrus Sub-Exchange was organized and incorporated. Incorporators include Colin MacDonald G W Stillwell P B E May C D May Theodore J C Cox Sate soma B H Scott G B Green Irvington R Edgar Wright Creola A L Abbott Hall s Mill road Li G Swartout Fowl River B E press A Max Dawes W H Reynolds G b Newman. Directors named: C B Green L G Swartout Colin MacDonald P K May J K Dyar G B Newman J C Cox A L Abbott R Edgar Wright. Directors will meet Saturday to elect officers. An earlier Gulf Coast Citrus Exchange meeting will elect its officers at 10 a m.
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Mobile County Citrus Growers
Mobile County Citrus Sub-Exchange
Colin MacDonald
G. W. Stillwell
Grand Bay
P. BE. May
C. D. May
Theodore
Satesuma
B. H. Scott
G. B. Green
Irvington
R. Edgar Wright
Creola
A. L. Abbott
Hall's Mill Road
Mobile
Water Parade Opens Day's Events at Hannibal
Hannibal Mo July 7 a water parade opened the last day of the eighth annual regatta of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association. Nearly 100 boats took part with about forty visiting yachts in the lineup. The Mark Twain of St Louis lay at the bottom of the Mississippi after yesterday's free for all race, and Courier and Enquirer owned by William J Bonners of Buffalo were viewed as strong contenders for today's races from 6 to 25 miles.
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Hannibal
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
Mark Twain
St. Louis
Mississippi
Courier and Type Enquirer
William J. Onners
Buffalo
Chamber of Commerce backs farmers exchange plan
The farm lands committee proposal for an exchange with $10 000 capital to be owned by business men and farmers gained board approval. Farmers gain a voice on the directorate with stock held by both groups. The exchange will be formed soon. Governor Henderson named R W Solomon of Wetumpka chief clerk of the board of convict inspectors, succeeding Dan G Trawick, previously rate clerk for the railroad commission.
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Farm Lands Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery
Henderson
R. W. Solomon
Wetumpka
Board of
Convict Inspectors
Dan G. Trawick
Solomon
Railroad Commission
Ten Thousand Texas Farmers Get Help From Vitalitas
Rural sections of Texas and the South report Vitalitas as a blessing on farms. Testimonials from G W Morris of Austin and J B Jourdan of Sprinkle claim relief from rheumatism kidney and indigestion after using several bottles. Advertises Sutton's Drug Store and druggists as sellers.
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Texas
G. W. Morris
Austin
Travis County
J. B. Jourdan
Farmer
R. No. 2
Sprinkle
Eve Homie
Sutton
Adv
Citizens Battle with Robbers in Bank of England Arkansas
In Lonoke County England Arkansas citizens fought a pistol battle with seven robbers at the Bank of England early today as the gang tried to blast the safe. Three robbers worked the vault while others fired on bystanders. After five nitro charges exploded without entry the band fled down the street in formation. The town marshal was wounded and the robbers escaped with two dollars in silver.
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Little Rock
Ark
England
Lonoke County
And
Citiz Sens
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Whistler
Frank W. Eckford
Arthur Gledhill
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Mat Laws, Jr
Century
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F. M. Atchison
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Bhvérett, Jr
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