First Notes of Liberty Bell Draw Big Fair Crowds
Thousands flocked to the exposition as the Liberty Bell reignited patriotic mood. Speaker Champ led a procession from downtown streets to the grounds with U S troops and jubilant citizens, after its California arrival via Philadelphia stops at Maysville and Sacramento and a bay crossing to Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speaker Champ
Exposition Grounds
United States
Dell
California
Philadelphia
Maysville
Sacramento
Oakland
Southern Pacific
Maritime Traffic Shifts Across Port Waters in June
The Neekan steam launch from Morris Sherman of Chattanooga rests for fuel in port and heads to New Orleans after stopping in Newark on June 16. The Dronning Olga sails with Cuban cargo, while the Natal departs for Vladivostok to load soda. Amphitrite, naval militia ship, departs Fort Morgan for Pensacola regatta. Corinto and American hich clear for Puerto Cortez and Puerto Barrios. Beatrice sails for Cuban ports and the J M Sott shifts docks. Pollard sails for Genoa as Jessmore heads to Liverpool. Karen expected to arrive tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Sherman
Chattanooga
Tenn
New York
Newark
New Orleans
Dronning Olga
Mungon Steamship Company
Natal
Australia
Port Light
Vladivostok
Munson
Frednes
Cuba
Fort Morgan
Amphritite
Louisiana Naval Militia
Pensacola
John Quill
Peer
Corinto
United Fruit Company
Hich
Puerto Cortez
Honduras
Puerto Barrios
Guatemala
Beatrice
Bahamas Timber Company
Cuban
J. M. Sott
Genoa
Italy
Pinto Dry Docks
Turner-Hartwell
Bay City Exort Company
Pollard
Buoy Replacements Reported in 1914 Notice
Notice to mariners records changes at Sabine Pass and Turn Buoys in the Eighth District. The Turn Buoy 1 was broken off and the Sabine Pass buoy 8 replaced on July 12, with the former found missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bine Pass
Sabine Pass
U. 8
Southern Pacific Hostile to Carranza Warned
A Spanish notice at Agua Prieta stated that the Southern Pacific Railroad, operating Nogales to Guaymas, is hostile to Carranza and will be treated as such by troops of the rebel government. It warns passengers traveling the line to expect risks and potential action by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Carranza
General
Douglas
Ariz
Thern Pa Pacific
Nogales
Guayamasira
Agua Prieta
N State Department
Mines Close Today as Dr. Holmes Is Buried
Western Pennsylvania mines largely shut down in tribute to Dr. A Holmes former director of the United States Bureau of Mines. Some mines paused for a few hours while others closed all day with the Pittsburgh railroad area station noting the industry quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Holmes
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Washington
Dr. A. Holmes
States Bureau of Mines
Tsburghmeat
Thrifty Lives Showhow City Workers Build Wealth
A Chicago district study reveals how tenants and laborers own multiple brick buildings, often earning low wages yet accumulating property. A man who learned trades, studied markets, and saved steadily rose from laborer to contractor, eventually prospering after moving back to New England. He and his family saved $1,190 in three years and invested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oma Busaew
Eee Ee
New England
Europe Rises Wheat Abroad Despite War Shocks
Agriculture department figures show Europe plans to plant about 153.8 million acres of wheat in the northern hemisphere, up from 143.7 million last year. Germany and Russia vary. Russia likely remains largest. US acreage rises 11 percent to 59.4 million. Britain and several countries report gains or small declines.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Germany
Russia
United States
British India
France
Canada
Italy
Spain
Hungary
Roumania
Denmark
Great Britain
Luxemburg
Switzerland
Japan
Court actions and default judgments in Mobile week
Law and Equity Court proceedings list default judgments against D G Moore for 164.35 and Daly Bros. against Daly for 375.59. Dismissal of Daly vs Martin. motion docket for July 19 includes Teasley Ardoyne Lockler McGowin O Connor Hartwell Waddle Ferguson Vizard Lutz vs Heynigen Brokerage and Standard Equipment vs Mobile Chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Equity Court
Law Side
William J. Ardoyne
James Lockler
J. F. McGowin
B. McKeough
W. P. O'Connor
Theodore H. Guesnard
Odd Fellows Building Association
G. J. Hartwell
Robby Waddle
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
Mary H. Ferguson
William Vizard
EB. Lutz
van Heynigen Brokerage Company
Standard Equipment Company
Mobile Chair Company
Chancery Court schedules several cases for July deadlines
Honorable Thomas H. Smith presiding, Friday session before 12:30 lists Lula Nelson v Ralph Nelson reset for July 19 and other dockets include J A Banes Co v Vinegar Bend Lumber taken out of call Lloyd Thomas v Nettie Thomas testimony ordered published John Gaillard v Jo Forbes et al continued by agreement Joel A McDavid v The Bank of Bay Minette dismissed at cost of complainant The Bank of Bay Minette v A J Walker dis dismissed City of Mobile v David D Atkinson dismissed City of Mobile v Sarah A Diard dismissed adjourned until Monday morning at o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Court
Thomas H. Smith
Lula Nelson
Ralph Nelson
J. A. Banes & Co
Vinegar Bend Lumber Company
Lloyd Thomas
Nettie Thomas
John Gaillard
Joanna Forbes
Joel A. McDavid
Bank of Bay Minette
A. J. Walker
City of Mobile
David D. Atkinson
Sarah A. Diard
Sean
Machinists Strike Called at Remington Factory
Bridgeport Connecticut July 11 J J Keppler international vice president of the Machinists Union announced a general strike of machinists would be called Monday after a meeting in Bridgeport. He headed a committee that delivered the demands to Remington Arms Company officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington
Bridgeport
Conn
J. J. Keppler
The
Machinists Union
Remington Arms
Walter C. Penns
peeeate - eeee ieee = Ammunition Company
Freoone Fights Mosquito Ravages in Region
Suine Freoone wages the victory against malarial mosquitoes as Sweet Dreams is promoted as a leading mosquito repellent. An advertisement notes Grug stores offering products at 15 cents with subsurvice claims and other prices.
Lusitania Case Decision Clears Captain and Line
London July 17 The court of inquiry finds the Lusitania loss and human lives due to torpedoes fired by a German submarine. It states no blame attaches to Captain Turner or the Cunard line after careful inquiry. The act was done with the intention of sinking the ship and destroying those aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lusitania
Turner
Cunard Line
Visitors from far and near in city today
H. H. Patterson manager of W. M. Carney Lumber Co at Atmore Ala was in the city today on business. The list of callers includes residents and visitors from Mississippi Alabama Louisiana Florida Georgia Tennessee and Illinois with names such as Battle House Thomas Robertson Columbus Miss W H Johnson and wife Meridian Miss and many others arriving for brief visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Battle House
Thomas Robertson
Columbus
Miss
W. H. Johnson
Meridian
H. H. Patterson
Atmore
Ala
W. P. Davis
Louisville
W. H. Cowley
New Orleans
D. Hogan
Laurel
G. C. Blanton
J. F. Miller, Jr
Selma
F. A. Florence
DeFuniak
Fla. Bienville
J. L. Jordan
Chatom
Richard Hospes
St. Louis
M. R. Jones
Birmingham
F. E. Branscomb
Merrill, Miss
G. EB. Nettles
Thomasville
E. S. Robertson
E. R. Childers
Cawthon
Jas. Wenton
Jacksonville
Fla
J. C. Willams
M. B. Mitzman
R. C. Managham
R. C. Foster
Nellie ©. Foster
Nashville
Tenn
J. W. Whatley
B. C. Davis, Jr
John E. Davis
Oak Grove
Adolph B. Hill, Jr
Brooklyn
N. Y
J. F. Feagin
Pollard, Ala
G.A. Derby
Chicago, Ill
W. M. Carney Lumber Co
British War Loan Subscriptions Reach 3 Billion
London July 1 The total subscription to the new war loan nears 3 billion dollars with Bank of England reporting 560 subscribers contributing 2.58 million dollars. McKenna said the expected 4 million dollar target was not reached and plans to close the issue were discussed in Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Inald McKenna
House of Commons
Bank of England
McKenna
Federal Reserve Sets Rediscount Rules for Trade Acceptances
Washington July 11 7. Regulations issued by the federal reserve board prescribe conditions under which trade acceptances may be rediscounted at regional banks. Eligibility requires endorsement by a member bank a ninety day maturity and acceptance by the purchaser of goods sold by the drawer with evidence arising from the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
United States
Steamer Agenoria Strikes Iceberg in Fog
The British steamer Agenoria, 2,977 tons, struck an iceberg in fog near the straits of Belle Isle and crawled safely into port. Bow damage and a crushed stem were noted as she arrived in port, last reported at Barry on July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Agenoria
Straits of
Belle Isle
Barry
Greek King Constantine Convalescing Normally
A Reuters dispatch from Athens says palace physicians report King Constantine's convalescence is progressing normally after a Friday move to Dekelia with the queen and his personal physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Athens
Constantine
Dekelia
Italian King appoints Barzilai to cabinet
Rome July 17 official decree by King Victor Emmanuel elevates Signor Barzilai to the cabinet without portfolio. The oath was administered to the new minister. A Rome dispatch noted Barzilai would shortly be appointed civil governor of Austrian territory occupied by Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Paris
Victor Emmanuel
Signor Barzilai
Signor
Barzilal
Austrian
Danbury Hatters’ Savings Paid Over by Bank
The Savings Bank of Danbury paid D. E. Yoene & Co. $19,423, part of a $252,000 judgment ordered by the U S Supreme Court in the Danbury hatters case. The amount covers deposits of individual hatters attached when the suit began in 1902. other banks holding hatters money will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury Hatters
Danbury
Conn
Savings Bank of
D. E. Yoene & Co
United States Supreme Court
Police Chief’s Office Information Bureau Report
The office disclosed that Chief F. W. Crenshay’s duties include assisting cancer patients. A Florida woman, Mrs. F. M. Quarterman of Lane Park, seeks help locating M. M. Saley, seller of a salve whose use reportedly treated her cancer, hoping to buy another box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Crenshay
F. M. Quarterman
Lane Park
Fla
M. M. Saley
Civil service exams announced for August positions
The United States civil service commission announced open competitive examinations for August for posts including laboratory aid seed testing assistant marketing business practice junior ceramic chemist ordnance astronomer assistant editor in agriculture and apprentice electrical engineer. Elijah Walker, a Negro, was brought before the inferior criminal court on assault to murder charges with bond set at 300 awaiting grand jury action after an incident with an iron bar. A fire damaged the home of Rev. O C McGehee near St Francis Street Methodist church with minor damage to the building and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Department of Agriculture
Elijah Walker
Inferior Criminal Court
Charhherlain
Walker Ween
Johnson
Hill
O. C. McGehee
St. Francis Street Methodist Church
St. Francis Bietate
New Wholesale Dry Goods Firm Formed with 42 Stockholders
Incorporation of Pollock Dry Goods Company shows forty two stockholders named in probate court filing. Shares range from 5 to 200 with individuals including E Guggenheim Leo Pollock Julius Hammel Nathan Dreyfus and many others listed by name and share count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wholesale Dry Goods Corporation
Pollock Dry Goods Company, Inc
E. Guggenheim
M. Ll. Gans
Leo Pollock
Julius Hammel
John W. Scheible
E. Metzger
B. H. Metzger
J. W. Little
J. C. Mangeldorf
Mrs. Addie Rosenbaum
Camilla B. Guggenheim
Ed Harris
H. Piser
L. Forchheimer
Harry Stoutz
Jacob Reiss
C. J. Gayfer
P. J. Lyons
August Buerger
Louis Levis
M. G. Jacobson
Leo M. Brown
Joseph Schwarz
Gordon Smith
Nathan Dreyfus
J. W. Phillips
A. Cowan
N. B H. Turner
Vinegar Bend
John &. Toomey
Walter W. McGraw
Hugh Gillis Barred From Selling Liquor in Crichton
An injunction issued by the chancery court bars Hugh Gillis of Crichton from selling liquor or allowing gatherings at his premises. The injunction follows a request by Assistant State Solicitor H. H. Smith, with Gillis bound on an $800 bond on two prohibition charges on the city court appeal docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Court
Hugh Gillis
Crichton
H. H. Smith
Gillis
Roumania Refuses Passage of Arms for Turks
London July 17 The Copenhagen correspondent for the Exchange Telegraph quotes the Vorwaerte saying Roumania has emphatically refused to comply with Germany's demands to allow weapons and ammunition to traverse Roumania for Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Roumania
Germany
Ohio Flood Conditions Improve Across Scioto Olentangy Levees Hold
In Columbus Ohio July 17 improved flood conditions followed a night without heavy rainfall. Rivers were stationary or falling and the Scioto and Olentangy began receding relieving the flood district on the west side as levees along the Scioto, which leaked yesterday, were repaired and held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Scioto
Olentangy
Carranza Imparts Free Import of Staple Foods to Gulf Coast
General Carranza's government through Consul Arias announces a duty free importation of corn beans flour sugar salt rice soap and lard to relieve shortages along the Gulf coast. The Mary G Dantzler cleared from Mobile with grain and flour for Progreso enters duty free on Mexican ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Gulf
Mexico
Arias
Financial Department
Cu Par
Piedras
Reynosa
Matamoros
Mari Y Agua Preta
Mexico City
Mexican Gulf Coast
Mary G. Dantzler
Mobile
Progreso
Recorder's Matinee Fines and Trials in Court
Henry Johnson a negro boy was fined 10 dollars and costs or ten days plus three months hard labor for assault and battery after Charles Monroe white boy accused him of hitting him with a bottle. Providers report injuries including head cuts. Bill Moore was fined 10 dollars or twenty days for gaming. Edward Clarke was fined 101 dollars and fifty days hard labor for assaulting his wife Carrie Clarke. Willie Tate’s case on a long charge and discovery of whiskey was continued to July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's
Henry Johnson
Recorder’s Court
Charles Monroe
Monroe
Bill Moore
Edward Clarke
Carrie Clarke
Willie Tate
Trunk Full of Stolen Goods Taken by Woman
Irene Burroughs was arraigned in the inferior criminal court on a grand larceny charge and held to the city court under $750 bond. Mrs A Jackson testified she lost wearing apparel and household goods valued over $40. A recovered trunk of stolen goods was presented as evidence. Felix Hatch was fined two dollars or twenty days for gaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Burroughs
Inferior Criminal Court
A. Jackson
Lee
Felix Hatch
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Wilson
San Francisco
Marine News
Europe
Oowes
Court of 7
Sir Henckson
First Sea Iyi Runaiien
Elton Ke Win Fia He
Barzilai
Information Bureau
Gonzales
Victoriano Carranza
Pablo Gonzales
Zapata
Vera Cruz
Ocey
Gulf Coast
Bay St. Louis
Biloxi
City Ticket Office
Royal’ ST
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