Majority for Issuance of School Bonds in Mobile
The campaign committee led by EK Buck W K Linscott and Dr A G Moses reports a six hundred vote majority on a school bond issue amid a double total turnout. The funds will finance replacements and expansions at Raphael Semmes Barton Leinkauf and Grond Augusta schools with a $160 000 bond plan including new buildings and renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. J. Buck
W. K. Linscott
A. G. Moses
Mobile
Rosezell School Improvement Association
Home Economics Club
Voters’ League
A. I. Reynolds
Russell School
Russell
Raphael Semmes
Barton Academy
Leinkauf
Old Shell Road
Gilbert Street
Grond
Augusta
Puppy Tracks Trigger Kitchen Feud in Recorder Court
Mahaly Fountain arraigned for whaling Laura Brown s roaming puppy on a clean kitchen floor. Witnesses say the dog roams from Davis avenue causing footprints and neighborly conflict. Judge Edington set fines of two dollars and fifty cents or five days imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaly Fountain
Recorder’s Court
Laura Brown
Laura
Davis Avenue
Edington
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Advert
Cedar Rapids Iowa woman testimonial cites relief from cramps headaches and backache after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. She reports improved health and urges others with female ailments to try the remedy, noting many local women also use it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Cons. McKinnon
5Th St. W
Pensacola Election Inquiry Ties Judge Semmes to Fraud Allegations
Testimony in Mobile linked Pensacola race to Judge Oliver J. Semmes amid claims by George Hervey that a prior whiskey case decision influenced Pensacola politics. Judge Semmes denied knowledge of the rumor and dismissed discussing the matter.
Muldon denies knife charge in San Carlos Hotel case
In a telegram from Lake Placid Club New York J M Muldon a former Mobilian and major San Carlos Hotel stockholder replies to Pensacola Journal that he did not knife Or J Semmes Jr in the city commissioner race He says Semmes gave no such claim and that gambling liquor laws were observed at the hotel while he supported Semmes and urged others to do the same He remains awaiting Semmes correction to the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Pensacola
Fla
Oliver J. Semmes
James Largue
George Hervey
San Carlos Hotel
O. J. Semmes, Jr
Semmes
Herveys
Largue
Pensacola Journal
Hervey
J. M. Muldon
San Carlos
Or. J. Semmes, Jr
Lake Placid Club
N. Y
Maldon
Peansain Fla
Runaway horse killed by auto in Crichton intersection
A valuable horse owned by Frank Williams was killed instantly Thursday morning after colliding with a car driven by Dr. R L Braswell near the Hallett street intersection in Crichton. Williams rode in a wagon hitched to the horse and was uninjured. Braswell escaped without harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wiliams
Item Avenue
Crichton
R. L. Braswell
Dauphin
Lallett Street
Braswell
Tauphin Street
Hallett
Williams
Dr. Braswell
Banquet for Barton grads at Vineyard
The Barton Academy 1912 graduating class held its annual banquet at the Vineyard Tuesday night from 8:30 to 11:30. Speeches highlighted the event and Mr Maxwell sang with the Rowley orchestra. a menu featured crab meat cocktail, blue fish, squab, chicken, dessert, and beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton Academy
The
Vineyard
Mr. Maxwell
Rowley Orchestra
Messrs
John Rose
James Hagan
Earl Matzenger
Gregory Finch
Carl Brown
Gabriel Gup
William Johnson
Maurice Castle
Norris Shaw
George Patterson
James Buck
Leroy Sims
Kenneth Reed
Maxwell Lavelle
Adolph Erickson
Percy Gratrix
Caleb Burgoyne
Bay Ride for Proh Sinn Summer Excursion Details
The first summer bay ride of the Mobile Frohsinn is set for next Wednesday night July 16. A stenner leaves the foot of Dauphin Street at 7 30 and travels down the bay to the middle light and back, with singing and entertainment onboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Street
Debutante Wins Shoe Return in Recorder’s Court Tragedy
Nellie Richardson testified about lending white shoes to her friend Cliffie Pettus for a picnic at Eureka Gardens. Cliffie wore the shoes habitually and refused to return them, leading Nellie to have Cliffie arrested. Judge Edington discharged Cliffie and Nellie regained the shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Richardson
Recorder’s Court
Cliffie Pettus
Cliffie
Nellie
Eureka Gardens
Trial of Percy Begins Friday in Brown Murder Case
William J. Brown, accused of killing Alfred Percy on July 16, 1912, on Franklin avenue, faces a new trial after a prior death sentence. State Solicitor NeKReGarke and defense attorney fomp kins say the case will proceed Friday with insanity and self defense as possible defenses. A special venire has begun to form a jury, with the trial expected to take only a few hours to select jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Brown
Alfred Percy
Franklin Avenue
Washington Avenue
Nekregarke
Brown
Percy
Barrier Against Japs V R Roosevelt Letter Says US Opinion
Tokyo report says Viscount Kentaro Kaneko received Theodore Roosevelt letter stating American public opinion will not permit naturalization of Japanese in the United States as it would invite similar Chinese claims. Roosevelt reportedly pledged to aid in addressing the Californian alien land ownership issue. Kaneko is Harvard trained in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokio
Tai-Hei- Yo
Viscount Kentaro Kaneko
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Roosevelt
Viscount Kaneko
Harvard
Judge Hamilton Pleased With New Porto Rico Home
Judge Peter Joseph Hamilton, formerly of Mobile and now U S district judge in Porto Rico, arrived in Mobile from New York and spoke of liking his new home The Castle in San Juan and noted he will move with his family once settled He has disposed of all cases on his docket and plans to relocate within the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Joseph HamIlton
Mobile
United States
Porto Rico
New York
Hamilton
Woodrow Wilson
Themery
San Juan
United States District Court of
H. T. Toulmin
Count Hayashia Dies After Injuries In Rikisha Accident
Count Tadasu Hayashia a leading Japanese statesman who helped form the Anglo Japanese alliance died at 63 after a surgical operation for injuries suffered in a jinrikisha accident. He served as foreign minister and as envoy to China Russia and to the court of King James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated—Press
Tokio
Tadasu Hayashia
Japan
China
James
Endeavorers Arrive In Large Numbers At Los Angeles
The Christian Endeavor society’s twenty sixth international convention continued in Los Angeles with thousands of delegates attending committee meetings and lectures. Estimates placed yesterday’s attendance around 10 000, rising by several hundred today as pastors addressed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
The
Christian Endeavor Society
US Steel shows drop in unfilled tonnage June six thirty
United States Steel Corporation reported unfilled tonnage at June 30 totaling 5,807,317 tons, down 517,005 tons from May. The figure reflects ongoing production and inventory movements in the steel industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Retailers Plan 10 Participate Big Panama Celebration
Under W. B. Mc Atee Mobile merchants organize to join the Panama Canal Celebration by the Southern Commercial Congress set for October 27. Redrafted plan calls for representatives from wholesale, manufacturing, professional, liquor, navigation and timber interests to form a managing committee and build local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. McAtee
Mobile
Panama Canal
Southern Commercial Congress
Dave S. Bauer
J. Simon
J. L. Cawthon
Panama
McAtee
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Knights and Ladies of Honor
James Cahall
Kickapoo Worm Killer Promises Health for Children
The advertisement claims a candy lozenge rids children of worms and restores health. It cites symptoms like grinding teeth feverishness and stomach pains and endorses Mrs J A Brishin of Elgin Illinois who says it cured her children. Available at druggists or by mail for 25 cents from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. and Van Antwerp Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Brishin
Elgin
Ill
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
van Antwerp Drug Co
Wobije
Ala
Day of Jullification for Grand Lodge Elks Parade
Rochester hosts the forty ninth grand lodge reunion events including a parade of marching clubs with competitive drills for prizes and band concerts in Genesee Valley Park. The city also plans its annual water carnival on the upper Genesee river tonight as part of the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rochester
N.Y
Genesee Valley Park
Grand Lodge
Elks
Genesee River
Jack London Recovers After Appendectomy in Oakland
Associated Press reports from Oakland July 10 that writer Jack London endured a restless night after an appendectomy on Tuesday. Physicians say his condition is not serious and he is under careful observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asociated Press
Oakland
Jack London
Strikers Pull Lineman From Pole in Kentucky Incident
In Lexington Kentucky yesterday a fight broke out between striking linemen of Kentucky Utilities and imported workers. William Bell of Chicago, a repair gang member, was pulled from a pole and left unconscious. He is listed in critical condition. three others suffered minor injuries. Police sought sheriff’s help to control the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Kentucky Utilities Company
William Bell
Chicago
Bell
Surprising Cure of Stomacii Trouble
Mrs. G. Stengle of Plainfield New Jersey reports stomach trouble for over a month and says after trying Chamberlains Tablets from an ad booklet she has taken most of a package and can now eat almost anything. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Stengle
Plainfield
N. J
Chamberlain
No Hope of Recovering Warship Wiring Plans
Washington July 10 No hope of recovering the electric wiring plans of the dreadnought Pennsylvania stolen from the navy department last March has been abandoned by officials. Government agents have pursued many clues without result. Theories vary from foreign naval power involvement to a passerby taking the plans and failing to return them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Pennsylvania
Navy Department
Department
Flor ence Normal Announces Prosperity and Growth
The Old Normal enters an unprecedented era of prosperity with strong scholarship and trusted diplomas. Graduates are active across Alabama, reinforcing educational progress. A new women’s dormitory opens for fall term with a robust faculty and rural-teacher preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Normal
Florence Normal
Alabama
City Officials Canvass School Bond Result
The board of city commissioners in a special session canvassed Wednesday’s school bond election. The $150000 bond failed 355 to 853 with a 498 majority in favor. The canvass resolution is published elsewhere as an advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of City Commissioners
Mail Carrier Speculator Dies After Loss in Trade
H. W. Michel a former mail carrier who attempted death by own action in Merchants Exchange Tuesday after losing seven to eight thousand dollars in speculation died today in St Louis. The Associated Press reports the death followed the failed financial gamble and his prior suicide attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
ST. Louis
H. W. Michel
Merchants Exchange
Hay's Hair Health Promise Against Grey Hair
An old time advertisement urges readers to combat grey hair with Hay's Hair Health. It claims rapid color restoration and dandruff removal, offering free samples via local druggists including Van Antwerp Drug, Braswell's Drug, Ort Mann Bros, Dave S. Bauer, Sutton Bros, Roe Drug, J. T. Hawkins Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Braswell’s Drug Store
Mann Bros
Dave S. Bauer
Sutton Bros
ROE Drug CO
J. T. Hawkins
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Battle Royal
Judge Semmes
Jim Bowman
Bowman
Joe Pinney
Cahn
Ife
Muldon and Semmes
Barton Grads
Prohsinn
Venice
Judge Hamilton
Hayashia
Grand Lodge Elks
London
State Normal School
Florence, Ala
Cea
Jas. K, Powers
Columbia Ice Cream Company
Hostetter
Bank of Mobile
National Banking Association
Harrison
Barney-Cavanagh Hardware Company
Mary
Bijou Theatre
H. M. Price & CO
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