Canal water wharf land appraised at 120 front foot
City Land and Improvement Co owners of canal and water front property faced a 120 front foot assessment totaling 680 and 189 front feet. Dr C N Owen complained of a higher valuation on St Michael Street and announced intent to appeal to the circuit court as the board declined reductions. The county board adjourned to visit other properties, with many parcels seeing varied changes in assessed values.
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Mobile County Board of Equalization
City Land and Improvement Company
Canal and Water
C N. Owen
St. Michael
Conception
St. Joseph
Hill
Venetia Road
Emma Gargam
Warren Street
J. N. Williams, Jr
Dauphin Place
Old Shell Road
Ann
J. G. Pierce
Township
Roand West
Langford
Didn’t Rain Long But Mobile Got It Strong for 2 Hours
Two hours of heavy rain in Mobile dumped 3.10 inches, flooding streets and affecting local business traffic. The downpour clogged sewers and disrupted transportation, with the Alabama rivers running high this week.
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Alabama
Safe Mobile Channel Confirmed After Storm
Officials report the Mobile ship channel remains undamaged by the recent storm. Telegrams from Senator Oscar W. Underwood and Congressman Oscar L. Gray cite War Department findings of no material depth change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Oscar W. Unns
Oscar L. Ray
Underwood
War Department
Thorsae
Gray
Mobile
Mississippi Reports 75 Infantile Paralysis Cases
Dr. Willis Walley, Mississippi state sanitary inspector, announces 75 infantile paralysis cases across 26 counties based on county health reports. He notes the rise is surprising and that authorities will enforce a rigid quarantine around affected homes to prevent further spread.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Willis Walley
Walley
Wall
Marion
Warren Tak
Felobuata
Wet Goods Men Plead Guilty in Prohibition Case
Wilson Littlefield Archie McCall and John Doe alias Joseph Scott were fined 50 dollars and costs each by Judge Henry Chamberlain in the Inferior Criminal court on the charge of violating the prohibition law. They pleaded guilty. Several cases were continued to July dates. An assault to murder case against A G Bardley was continued to June 14. An escape defendant, Jim Hudson, a Black man serving eighteen months, was tried as an escape and given three additional months.
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Wilson Littlefield
Archie McCall
John Doe
Joseph Scott
Henry Chamberlain
Inferior Criminal Court
William E. Rodgers
Wiliam Hansom
Harry Brown
A. G.bardley
Gulfcrest
Bradley
Sevn
Guifer
Jim Hudson
Kegro
Rural School Bond Issue To Be Decided In Mobile County
An August 1 election in Mobile County will decide a $150000 bond issue for rural public schools. Bonds bear up to 5 percent interest, run twenty years, and fund construction of school houses. Polling hours and regular ward and precinct polling places apply.
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Mobile County
A. G. Ward
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Alabama
Notifies Shippers of M and C Ship Cargoes
Mr James 8 Taylor foreign freight agent for the Mobile and Ohio railroad notifies shippers especially those at St Louis that all freight passing through the port of Mobile is being loaded and unloaded direct from the cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 8. Taylor
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
St Louis
Mobile
St. Louis Globepa
Negro Drops Dead at Work on Railroad
A worker on the Mobile and Ohio railroad collapsed and died on Friday afternoon. The incident involved the man identified as Jack port a are canoes Set over. Meath was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ohio
Meath
Highest Bidder Ven Contract To Supply Coal
Water works commissioners awarded a one year coal supply contract for the department starting August 1 1916 to Imperial Coal and Coke Company Birmingham at 2.95 per ton. Other bids: Zimmern Coal Company 2.45 and 2.75, ae Coal Company 2.86 per ton. Harry Pillans chaired the commission. C W Soost supervised the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterworks Department
Imperial Coal and Coke Company
Birmingham
Albert P. Bush
Eoasts
Zimmern Coal Company
Ae Coal Company
Harry Pillans
Bea Sages
Ae Ae Not Sa
Ligons
Coal contract awarded after department review
Superintendent C W Soost reports Sperial Coal and Coke Company met all specifications for washed steam coal sized 3/4 to 3 inches. Commissioner Pillans could not recall exact figures and directed the waterworks office to provide them. A copy of the superintendent’s letter outlining the recommendation was obtained.
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Contr
C. W. Soost
Waterworks Department
Waterworks
Sperial Coal and Coke Company
Accos
Pillans
Letter From Soost to Mr Pillans on Coal Bids in Mobile
Soost submits bid tabulation for coal to the pumping station for the coming year. Imperial Coal and Coke is only bid complying with specs with price 2.95 per ton and BTU 979. Other bids for washed and unwashed coal range from 2.45 to 2.75 per ton. City to award to Imperial. Pillans cites experience and engineer Kay as recommending washed coal. Supt Soost unavailable for comment.
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Mobile
Ala
Harry Pillans
Zimmern Coal Company
C. W. Soost
President Wilson Invited to Lead All Progressives
President Wilson replies to J. C. Parker editor of a Philadelphia magazine, saying he bears no jealousy of independent politics and that leadership of progressives of all parties would be a part he would consider, in a July 15 letter from Washington.
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Washington
J. C. Parker
Philadelphia
Wilson
Parker
British Drive Again Dents Teuton Line
British artillery and infantry deepen the dent in German lines north of the Somme. Haig’s forces force the second line on a four mile front and push toward the third line with more than 2,000 Germans captured in 24 hours, total over 10,000. French actions at Verdun and Meuse bombardments are noted as Rom advance continues elsewhere.
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New York
Somme
Sir Douglas Haig
Fricourt-Mametz
Relief Effort Accelerates Suffering Aid in Mobile County
The Citizen's Relief Committee reports rapid, systematic aid to distressed residents across Mobile County. Secretary E Q Norton says the operation is now smoother and more efficient, with the investigating chair J Irwin Burgett and distributing head Frank C Horton noting many deserving cases addressed since Friday.
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Mobile
Citizen’s Relief Committee
E. Q. Norton
Norton
J. Irwin Burgett
Frank C. Horton
Chamber of Commerce
Relief fund total reaches 1 689 40 for storm victims
Subscriptions to the Citizen's Central Relief Committee fund amount to 1 689 40 as of Friday evening. Employers and job seekers are urged to contact Mr. W M Clemens, Chamber of Commerce, to specify labor type and number of workers needed or available. A fragment mentions Wes Peters and negro relief reports being referred for immediate action.
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Citizen's Central Relief Committee
W. M. Clemens
Chamber of
Cc. W. Peters
Wes
Ppg al Committee For Immediae Acon
Open Air Religious Service Led by Rev A G Richard
Rev A G Richards rector of Trinity Episcopal Church will preach at the third weekly open air service of the Church Federation of Mobile in Bienville Square Sunday at 8 pm weather permitting If rain occurs the service moves to the Sunday school rooms of St Francis Street Memorial Church Federation president Pita win bus to preside
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A. G. Richards
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church Federation of Mobile
Bienville Square
St. Francis Street
Ak Pita Win Bus
Federation
Orn Eales Ete Weaan
Metchnikoff Dead Paris Report
Paris reports the death of Professor Elie Metchnikoff the renowned bacteriologist. The news confirms the loss of a leading science figure whose research advanced immunology and infectious disease understanding.
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Metchnikoff
Paris
Romae
Elie Metchnikoff
Hector wrecked in Atlantic storm all hands saved
The Hector, a naval guller, was broken in two seven miles northeast of the Romaine buoy and abandoned at 12:45 a.m. All hands were saved and brought ashore aboard the lighthouse tender Cypress and the naval tug Wilmington. Twelve officers and seventy crew plus fifty six marine recruits were aboard. Chief engineer Edward A. Mercer, and a fireman injured, with carpenter broken leg. Ship total loss. Charleston yard Commandant Bryan confirmed the sinking and rescue.
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Washington
Charlesterr Ward
Hector
Wilmington
Charleston
Cape
Maine
Cypress
Norfolk
Port Royal
Bryan
Carpenter
Edward A. Mercer
Rockland
Mass
Survival Report From a Naval Collier Storm Tale
Report of a losing battle against a raging hurricane. Survivors from the Wellington, battered ship with two lost barges, recount their rescue and arrival as the gale raged and the crew faced peril at sea. Page Three continuation.
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Charin
Wellington
Mrs Holt Fined Fifty for Prohibition Charge After Appeal
Annie Holt charged with violating the prohibition law was fined 50 dollars or 50 days by the recorder. She appealed and was re-arrested on the state charge and released on bond. Pearson appealed city court and was held on 200 dollar bond. Doyle’s case continued to July 22. Police raiding squad earlier found liquor at a residence and one suspect paid a city fine.
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Annie Holt
John T. McGrath
H. D. G . Pearson
Pearson
William Abrams
A. D. Davis
W. M. Doyle
Friferhot
Busy Water Front Sees Busy Loading at Munson Liners
Mobile's waterfront along the piers is active as three Munson liners load general cargo for Cuban ports. The Nelson of the Cuban Molasses Company prepares to carry blackstrap. The Mun wood, Paloma and Karen load lumber cotton and naval stores for northern ports, with sails expected early next week.
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Mobile
Munson
Nelson
Cuban Molasses Company
Cuba
Paloma
Karen
Hay Named Judge of the U S Court of Claims
Rep Hay named to the United States Court of Claims to succeed Judge George W Atkinson after retirement. Hay, long serving from Virginia Seventh District and a key defense supporter, is expected to win swift Senate confirmation.
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Rep. Hay
U. S. Court OF Claims
Washington
Ierece Wilson
James Hay
House Wayfairs Committee
United States Court of Claims
George W. Atkinson
Hey
Seventh Virgin
Virginia
Hay
Interand
Senate
Congress
Hugh Dent
Alabama
Unsettled Weather and Showers Promised for Week
Weather bureau forecast predicts unsettled conditions with frequent showers in the South Atlantic and east Gulf states for the coming week. Temperatures should run near normal in the Southeast, with fair weather in the west Gulf and occasional thunderstorms in Tennessee.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
West Gulf States
Tennessee
Commission Declines to Guarantee Profitable Rates to Carrier
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled it cannot guarantee profitable rates to prospective common carriers. It refused Chesapeake and Norfolk Steamship Company’s request to insure joint rates from Baltimore to Charleston via Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. The commission said its power covers actual carriers only and the steamship firm, owning nonphysical property, is not a carrier under the statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eeeterstate Commerce Commission
Chesapeake and Norfolk Steamship Company
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Steamship Company
Baltimore
Norfolk
Charleston
Unidentified Body Found Near Fort Morgan Beach
A white male body was found on a beach about 12 miles east of Fort Morgan. The description notes a six foot tall, well built man in a white suit with a black stripe, no shirt, and a painted vermillion eye. No identity is established and details are incomplete due to the damaged report.
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Fort Morgan
Clarke
Palm Beach
Intense Artillery Bombardments Reported Near Front
Timed 12 50 p m dispatch notes heavy shelling by German forces halted by French and Belgian fire as Belgian troops may launch a further offensive. Report states all continues to intensify with ongoing bombardments and allied counter actions.
Berlin Front News Reports British Gain on German Lines
Berlin dispatch notes continued British pressure on German positions between Aieres and Longueval with penetrations and territorial gains. Article fragment references fighting and German line strain amid ongoing operations.
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Berlin
Cvie
Aieres
Longueval
Ee Ben
Cor Eee
Russian positions reported captured near the Sire region
Berlin reports that areas north of the Volga near the Sire region were seized by Russians on July 3 and later recaptured by German forces. Prince Leopold's forces announced the development as part of ongoing war updates with casualty figures noted.
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Berlin
Siregion
Vol
Leopold
German Submarine Sunk After British Auxiliary Warship Action
The Admiralty announced on July 11 that a German submarine was sunk after engagement with British auxiliary cruiser and three trol boats near Lin. The brief wire service note confirms the sinking and the forces involved.
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Beare
Eat Lin
Admiralty
Artillery Active on Verdun Front
Paris reports continued artillery duel on the Verdun front as German forces attack near Avecourt. French fire repelled German attempts and forced a pause in the offensive.
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Verdun
Paris
Tor
Avecourt
Tense Delicate Moment in Belgian Frontner Crisis
Paris reports rising tension along the Belgian front as an official brief notes ongoing difficulty and heightened stakes following a period of intense activity. Officials warn of potential consequences if through delays persist and urge readiness from allied forces.
Teutonic Offensive Fails Near K River Bend
A Teutonic assault northeast of K is reported to have stalled on the left bank of the river as night fell, with the war office noting the effort failed and the position near the Pislting west bank deemed unsuccessful.
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Petrograd
Don
War Office
Tattle Activity In Galicia Reported By Rus Guards
Vienna July 15. A Rus statement says guard units in Galicia repulsed an intrusion by rebels. An attack southwest of a fortification was attempted but failed, and fighting continues with increased tension in the region.
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Vienna
London
Galacia
Merit
League for Hard Hear: Meeting Schedule Change
In Mobile on July 29 the League for Hard Hear aims to convene at 206 Chatham. The notice invites all deaf mute individuals who are hard of hearing to attend the session.
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Chatham
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Price
H. Smith
Spring Hill Avenue
Indiana Avenue
Joe
West Dearborn
Selma
B. Kahn
Northwest Church
City of
Waterworks Commissioners
Supt
C. W.soost
Soost
Mr. Pillans
Edgar B. Kay
Super Soost
All
Teuton
A. G. Richard
North Carolina
Carolina
Aval
Congressman Dent
FT. Morgan
Prlin
Britisa
Vieces Denteis
Russontrol Delatyn
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