Will Select Play for Blackfriars
Luther B. Liles of Birmingham, president of the Blackfriars dramatic club at the University of Alabama, is in Mobile visiting the Battle House as he travels to place a lyceum course. He studies whether the club should again choose a modern dramatic work and has consulted university peers here.
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Luther B. Liles
Birmingham
The
Blackfriars
Dramatic Club
University of Alabama
Mobile
Battle House
Liles
State Institution
City
University Dramatic Club
George Bernard Shaw
Grand Sec. Treasurer Maxwell of O. R. C. Dies
W. J. Maxwell grand secretary and treasurer of the Order of Railway Conductors died at his Cedar Rapids home after weeks of illness. He was 64 and had served in the post fifteen years.
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Grand Sec
Treas. Maxwell
Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
W. J. Maxwell
The
Order of Railway Conductors
Fifteen on Trial for Callahan’s Murder in Kentucky
Winchester Kentucky July 14 The trial of fifteen men charged with the assassination of Ed Callahan former Breathitt county feudist began. It was said three had confessed while the rest deny the charge.
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Associated Press
Winchester
Ed Callahan
Breathitt County
Kickapoo Worm Killer Cures Child Worms Foregone
Rid your children of worms with Kickapoo Worm Killer a candy lozenge that expels worms and regulates bowels. Mrs J A Brisbin of Elgin Illinois reports removing worms from her children for years and recommends it. Guaranteed. All druggists or by mail 25c Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co Philadelphia and St Louis Van Antwerp Drug Co Obija Ala
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J. A. Brisbin
Elgin
Ill
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
van Antwerp Drug Co
Obija. Ala
Gun misfire at 211 Old Shell road injures teen
Frank Matzenger, nineteen, was shot by Edwin Guest, eleven, at Guest’s home Sunday evening. The revolver was empty until Edwin loaded it by mistake. the bullet grazed Matzenger’s left eye area and subcutaneous tissue, but he recovered with no serious injury.
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Frank Matzenger
Edwin Guest
Old Shell Road
Mr. Guest
Edwin
Young Matzenger
L N Shops Plan Panama Trip Competition
A large Louisville and Nashville shop meeting organized the male workforce for a contest to win one of the free Panama trips offered by the Southern Commercial Congress for the Mobile canal opening celebration. John C. O Connell outlined goals and Secretary Card secured volunteers to run the effort. The competition also includes Mobile and Ohio shops at Whistler and others.
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Louisville and Nashville
Panama
Southern Commercial Congress
Mobile
Canal
John C. O'Connell
Chamber of Commerce
Floods drown eighty in Transylvania district
London reports from Budapest that eighty persons have drowned and eight villages were destroyed by floods in the Maros Torda district of Transylvania Hungary.
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Hungary
Associated Press
London
Maros- Torda
Transylvania
Budapest
Mulhall Alters Testimony In Lobby Inquiry Showdown
Senate probes hear Mulhall deny selling letters and claim he sought to publish lobbying papers as public service. He recounts efforts to counter Pearre and links between Gompers, Hearst movement, and manufacturers. The hearing pauses as witnesses are tied up by another committee.
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Ers
Mulhall
Pearce
C. H. Holtzman
Cumberland
Gompers
Cushing
Roosevelt
Samuel Gompers
Congress
Hearst
Philadelphia
National Association of Manufacturers
Pearre
CC. H. Holtzman
Senator Nelson
Baltimore & Ohio and
Martin M. Mulhall
Senate Lobby
Senate Committee
William R. Hearst
New York
World
Reed
Barry
New York World
Maxwell
Louis Seibold
Seibold
House
Senate
Railroads refuse Erdman Act compromise as unions vote strike
Washington conference aims to expand Erdman Act arbitration to six judges after railroads reject three arbitrators and workers refuse wage demands. Union leaders Lee and Garretson hold authority to call a walkout if no settlement emerges, with hopes strike will be short and limited to eastern lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilsa
National Civic Federation
Brotherhood of Railroad
Erdman
Lee
Garretson
Washington
Mississippi River
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Ohio River
Messrs. Lee and
Ohio Rainstorm Halts Rail Traffic and Damages Bridges
A heavy July rainstorm across central Ohio created flash floods turning streams into torrents. Bridges were washed out and landslides occurred as the Muskingum River rose nine feet overnight, suspending railroad and interurban traffic from Columbus.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Muskingum
Chapelle Sails to White Sox from Milwaukee
Chicago July 14 Larry Chapelle sensational outfielder of the Milwaukee team in the American Association was sold to the Chicago White Sox. Comiskey exchanged Outfielder John Bealle and a cash consideration for Chapelle who will report at once. Chapelle has batted about .350 and is praised for fielding as well.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Larry Chappelle
Milwaukee
American Association
Chicago White Sox
Comiskey
John Bealle
Happelle
White House conference aims to avert railroad wage strike
President Wilson presides over talks with railroad employers and union leaders on arbitration of wage disputes under the Newlands and Clayton bills. Key figures include Samuel Rea Daniel Willard George Stevens W. C. Brown Frank Trumbull and A B Garretson. The meeting centers on mediation by the secretary of labor and the prospect of a work stoppage ahead of congressional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
White House
Wilson
Newlands
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Clayton
House Judiciary Committee
Mann
Samuel Rea
Pennsylvania
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Oohio
George W. Stevens
Chesapeake and Ohio
W. C. Brown
New York Central Lines
Frank Trumbull
A. B. Garretson
The
Order of Railway Conductors
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Jose C . Seth Low
Civic Federation
Congress
Brotherhoods
Railroads
Senate
House
Labor
Board of Mediation
Beaths and Funerals Margaret Agnes Allen
Margaret Agnes Allen aged seven months died Sunday night at 9 25 at the family home 304 South Dearborn street after a lingering illness Funeral arrangements were to be announced by Mr and Mrs Samuel Allen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Agnes Allen
Samuel Allen
South Dearborn Street
Remains of 2 Year-Old Platt Interred in Magnolia Cemetery
The remains of Homer Platt, two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Platt, died Thursday afternoon in a Pullman car on a Mobile and Ohio southbound train. He was buried Saturday in Magnolia cemetery with floral designs placed by friends and relatives. The funeral service was held at the home of Mrs. Andrew Lott, Rev. S. W. Roberts of Broad Street Methodist Church officiating.
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Homer Platt
G. C. Platt
Mobile
Ohio
Magnolia Cemetery
Andrew Lott
S. W. Roberts
Broad Street Methodist Church
Funeral service for Mrs. Josephine L. Cummings
Sunday afternoon funeral at 3 from Tabernacle Baptist Church for Mrs. Josephine L. Cummings with Rev. W. P. Wills officiating. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery with floral designs and pallbearers W. E. Lockler J. K. Dempster E. P. Berger A. J. Shuler George Blalack Frank Bolling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine L. Cummings
Tabernacle Baptist Church
W. P. Wills
Magnolia Cemetery
Messrs
W. E. Lockler
J. K. Dempster
E. P. Berger
A. J. Shuler
George Blalack
Frank Bolling
Burial of Mrs Margaret Collins at Pine Crest Cemetery
The interment of Mrs Margaret Collins occurred Sunday afternoon at Pine Crest cemetery. Funeral services were held at St Marys Catholic church at 4 30 officiated by Rev Father Lauzon with pallbearers P J Conners W H Taggert Frank Cazalas and J L Ellsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Collins
Margaret Collins
Pine Crest Cemetery
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Father Lauzon
W. H. Taggert
Frank Cazalas
J.L. Ellsworth
Foley Kidney Pills Promoted Over Cheaper Substitutes
A. J. Walsh of Sneffles California urges rapid delivery claiming Foley Kidney Pills cure his rheuma and contrast with cheaper substitutes aimed at dealer profit. The ad credits Van An twerp Drug Corporation of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. J. Walsh
Sneffles
Calif
van Antwerp Drug Corporation
Notable Visitors and Travelers Roam Mobile
A parade of guests and locals fills Mobile with visitors and departures. R N Hudson enjoys a month in Michigan while John P Courtney takes an extended vacation to northern cities. Colonel Alexander Troy of the Alabama Bar Association praises Mobile hospitality. Gardner Greene and wife plan to return Monday night. J M Miller and wife with Miss Annie Laurie Miller visit the Cawthon. Thomas McPhaul and wife from Port St Joe Florida stay several days. Robert W Witsell returns from Birmingham and New York. George L Morton from Atlanta visits for two weeks at the Cawthon. Richard Rosenfield, once a Mobilian now in Louisville, visits for several days at the Battle House. Josie W Nicoll of Columbus visits and stays at the Battle House. Mrs J Strand returns from New Orleans with niece Allenbach visiting Providence Infirmary. Corinne Schwammle travels to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. John H Pippin, Bienville Hotel chief clerk, ill and away at Battles for recovery.
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Alexander Troy
Alabama Bar Association
Mobile
Gardner Greene
Pell City
Visitors from inland converge on Mobile for seaside trips
John H Showers and wife of Birmingham are among many interior visitors en route to nearby seaside resorts. Mr and Mrs A H Baird and Mrs W K Cobb of Jackson Tenn are in Mobile for several days staying at the Bienville. Miss Margaret Anderson of Pensacola, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lars Anderson, has returned home after visiting cousins Mr and Mrs John McVoy. Miss Marion Anderson is visiting Mr and Mrs John McVoy and family.
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John H. Showers
Birmingham, Ala
Mobile
A. H. Baird
W. K. Cobb
Jackson, Tenn
Bienville
Margaret Anderson
Lars Anderson
Pensacola
John McVoy
Marion Anderson
Mobile Government Praised as Best in Country
Port St. Joe clerk Fra S P Douglas writes to Mo bile City Hall praising Mobile's government. He notes Port St. Joe incorporated under a commission form on July 1 and seeks copies of Mobile's charter and ordinances to pattern after its administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Schwarz
Port St. Joe
Fra
S. P. Douglas
Douglas
Pennsylvania Train Marooned by Flood
Thirty five passengers on a Pennsylvania train were marooned at Stanleyville by a washout caused by heavy rain. Four men on a pontoon bridge over the Muskingum were rescued just before the structure swept over a dam.
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Marietta
Stanleyville
Muskingum
Small Monday Fire Damages Residence of S S Murphy
Fire of unknown origin slightly damaged the residence of S S Murphy at 954 Palmetto street at 10 25 Monday morning. The alarm from Box 67 sounded and the blaze was extinguished quickly with damage estimated at only a few dollars by fire department officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S. Murphy
Palmetto Street
The Summer Girl vs The Summer Woman
An advertisement contrasts the Summer Girl enjoying life with the Summer Woman who suffers fatigue backache sleeplessness and kidney trouble. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a direct help and cites Mrs. M. J. Strisland from Willing Als documenting relief and sleep improvement. Van Antwerp Drug Corporation distributes the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Strisland
Willing
Als
Notice of motions and demurrers in Chancery District
In Smith chancellor court Monday Norma Aiken et al. vs B F McMillan et al set for July 15 to dissolve injunction for failure to post additional bond Wade H Orr vs Board of Commissioners Mobile City et al set for July 16 on demurrers F Alex Anderson vs Oscar Johnson et al submitted on motion to amend bill motion granted Michael Lyons Grocery Co vs Boivia Michael et al submitted on demurrers filed by guardian ad litem
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian Ad Litem
Berney Judge Business Monday Equity Side
The John Reuzer Company vs. The New Battle House Company et al was submitted on motion to amend and the motion granted. Several other matters included alerts on resets, decrees pro confesso, guardian ad litem appointment, and judgments by default or consent with specified damages or land claims.
City Court Docket Highlights Local Guilty Pleas
Semmes judge presides Monday session with burglar Thomas Jackson found guilty and John G Stevens pleading guilty to petit larceny. Zack Chamblis fined one cent for abusive language. Tuesday calendar includes Philip Tremer Robert L Simmons William Murray George Chappelle Bill Sanders and others facing prohibition and gaming charges.
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Semmes
Thomas Jackson
John G. Stevens
Zack Chamblis
Philip Tremer
Robert L. Simmons
William Murray
Gerald Watson
Thos. Alonzo
Joseph Alonzo
George Chappelle
Bill Sanders
Garrison Rejects French Request to Inspect Ordnance
Secretary Garrigan refused France's request to allow French ordnance officers to inspect American powder factories and major private producers. He cited lack of reciprocity as France has barred American ordnance officers from inspecting French factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Garrigon
Orginal
Gambling Goes On At State Capital
Special to The Item reports Judge Armistead Brown urging a thorough probe of all gambling violations in Montgomery. The grand jury is tasked with enforcing the law and pursuing guilty parties. Also, Prince Katsura III of Japan is seriously ill with stomach cancer in Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Armistead Brown
Montgomery County Grand Jury
Prince Katsura III
Tokio
Prince Taro Katsura
Japan
The Four Cohens at Dreamland Theatre
The Four Cohens company arrives at Dreamland Theatre after a life of touring in Southern cities. Cal Cohen and his daughters Tessie Eva and Ruth deliver high class ties and farce, with a featured photo play and Warner feature Rescued From the Burning Stake. First performance at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohens
Dreamland
Dreamland Theatre
Cal Cohen
Tessie
Eva
Ruth Cohen
Warner
Chamberlain Medicine Proves Value to Whitemound Merchant
W. D. Magli, a Whitemound Wisconsin merchant, bought Chamberlain's medicine stock for customers. After delivery he fell ill and says one small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more than the cost of his entire stock. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Magli
Whitemound
Wis
Chamberlain
Royal Theatre Presents The Tiger Lily Three Reel Vitagraph Feature
The Royal Theatre shows The Tiger Lily a three reel Vitagraph feature starring Julian Swayne Gordon Charles Kent Roger Lytton Florence Foley and Earl Williams. Admission ten cents with children under ten admitted for five cents.
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Vitagraph
Vitagraph Producing Company
Julian Swayne Gordon
Charles Kent
Roger Lytton
Florence Foley
Earl Williams
Gadv
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Heac
Chapelle
J. L. Cummings
Aav
Graham
National Biscuit Company
National Biscuit
R. N. Hudson
Michigan
John P. Courtney
J. M. Miller
Annie Laurie Miller
Cawthon
Thomas McPhaul
Port St. Joe, Fla
Robert W. Witsell
George L. Morton
Atlanta
Richard Rosenfield
Louisville
Josie W. Nicoll
Corinne Schwammle
Atlantic City
John H. Pippin
Bienville Hotel
Adv
Law and Equity
Garrison
France
Grand Jury
Royal Theatre
Sovtay
Vth
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