Springfield Fire Destroys Dozen Stores On Public Square
A basement fire at a defense store in Springfield Missouri spread within two hours, destroying fifteen buildings on the public square and causing about 500000 dollars in losses. The Heer Department Store and Rep's Dry Goods were among the heaviest losses. The blaze halted business as workers moved goods to safety and aided firefighters.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Defence
Heer Department
Rep's Dry Goods Company
Osborne Jewelry Company
Ross Drug Company
Nathan Dry Goods Company
Queen City Bank
Weaver Shoe Company
Prolonging Life in Diabetes Offer Promises Recovery Trial
A 1912 San Francisco ad proposes using Fulton’s Diabetic Compound to aid diabetic patients aged 50 to 70. Four doctors would choose a patient and, after sixty days, publish results whether sugar levels and symptoms improved or not, promoting life extension without opium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Fulton
Codein
van Antwerp Drug Corp
John J. Fulton Company
Women’s YMCA works outline progress and plans
The annual report of Miss Nannie Gale Owen, secretary of the Mobile Y W C A, highlights three developments: start of physical culture classes, noon meetings at a local factory through extension work, and steps toward a summer home for employed women across the bay. The report notes improved finances, debt freedom, and growing membership despite equipment shortages and higher expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Y.W. C. A
Nannie Gale Owen
Fondness for cocktails key in Munyon divorce suit
Philadelphia report notes James M. Munyon sues his third wife Pauline Neff Munyon for divorce. While grounds are not disclosed, sources suggest the millionaire inventor accuses her of an over fondness for Martini cocktails, a frequent cause of quarrels both public and private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
James M. Munyon
Pauline Neff Munyon
Munyon
Diverse Views Of Eugenic Movement From New York Pulpit
In New York churches diverse views on eugenics were aired from pul pits. Rev George W Grinton criticized church involvement as hysteria and urged race betterment through education and stricter marriage license exams by physicians. Former Congressman William S Bennett spoke at West End Presbyterian supporting eugenic marriages. Dr Walter Laidlaw proposed forming associations to promote healthy child preordaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
George W. Grinton
Methodist Conference of
William S. Bennett
West End Presbyterian Church
Walter Laidlaw
Federation
Electrical Power for Anniston Waterworks
Anniston Alabama switches from steam to electric pumping at Coldwater spring. An 800 horsepower motor with a 4.5 million gallon daily capacity is installed under Wesley Rudisill of the Anniston Electric and Gas Company. Steam plant retained for emergencies. new plant aimed to be ready by week’s end.
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Anniston
Ala
Wesley Rudisill
Anniston Electric and Gas Company
Box Car Burns In City Yard Fire
Sunday night an empty freight car in the Mobile and Ohio yards at the head of Royal street caught fire from an unknown cause. Firemen extinguished the blaze with slight damage.
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Mobile & Ohio
Royal Street
Resinol Soap and Ointment Promise Quick Skin Relief
Advertising claims Resinol products give instant relief from itching and eruptions. It promotes washing with Resinol Soap and applying ointment to calm inflamed skin and stop scratching, boasting doctor endorsement and nationwide use.
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Giurgini
United States
Dept. 43-S
Resinol
Baltimore
Munson liner Olinda fire report. unsure port of call
New York reports no definite news on the steamship Olinda of the Munson line after a fire in No 1 hold. The 309 foot, 1492 ton schooner rigged steamer left for Cuban ports with 51 crew and six passengers, possibly heading to Savannah or Brunswick, with Charleston as a likely arrival.
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Munson
Brunswick
Savannah
New York
Olinda
Munson Line
Georgia
Cuban Marine Company of
Havana
Charleston
Alabama Inventors Granted Patents
Washington D C June 3 Messrs Davis & Davis patent attorneys report patents granted this week to Alabama citizens The list includes a million of shares and rail clamp a dental machine hand piece for dental machines and a nut preparing device for food with inventors E L Norris from na C B Northrop of Pescahy and S Norton of Thorsby among others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washligton
D. C
Messrs. Davis & Davis
Washington
Alabama
Bes
E. L. Norris
C. B. Northrop
Pescahy
Thorsby
Cochon Invades Moulin Rouge To Aid Evicted Family
Georges Cochon secretary of the Tenants League leads a family of four evicted tenants to the Moulin Rouge during a ball. He aims to install them inside the hall while a chorus and orchestra disrupt the event. He then appeals for a collection from spectators including English and American tourists to help the family find shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Georges Cochon
Tenants’ League
Cochon
Manager of Movies Averts Disaster By His Coolness
D. E. Davidson, manager of a Cleveland moving picture theatre, warned patrons that the cigar store next door was burning. He led a calm evacuation of about 150 people, and ten minutes later the nearby building was in ruins.
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Associated Press
Cleveland, CO
D. E. Davidson
Moving Picture Theatre
Davidson
Keller Starts Road Inspection Tour of Alabama
State Highway Engineer W 5 Keller Captain John Craft and Paul Stevenson begin a statewide inspection tour from Mobile to map a highway system and report to the next Alabama legislature. The trip covers Mobile County via Telegraph road to Mount Vernon and Thomasville with planned receptions and city visits in Thomasville Selma Livingston and other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 5. Keller
John Craft
State Highway Commission
Alabama Good Roads Association
Paul Stevenson
Montgomery Advertiser
Mobile
Cawthon Hotel
Alabama
Mobile County
Mount Vernon
Thomasville
Victor B. Atkins
Selma
Dallas County
Keller
T. B. Smith
Livingston
Ala
Lyric Vaudeville Pictures with Ward Curran Bill
Amusements column highlights Lyric week with Ward and Curran leading fan makers and a strong bill of music singing talking and dancing Fourcher top trick cyclist Lee and Perrin a singing dancing duo Karl Rosine and company in comedy magic Matinee at 3. Seats at popular prices. Evening shows at 7 45 and 9 15.
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Lyric
Ward
Curran
Mason
Datziel
Fourcher
Lee
Perrin
Karl Rosine
Company
Pearl White at Crescent in Accident Insurance
Miss Pearl White of Universal Film Company stars at the Crescent Theatre in Accident Insurance a fine comedy Billy's Adventures is another Crescent attraction today a scenic film closes the bill Tuesday's program is exceptionally fine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl White
Crescent
Universal Film Company
Crescent Theatre
Billy
Obscene Mail Matter Case Heads To Trial Tuesday
William Leonard a locomotive engineer faces a federal trial for sending obscene material through the mails. The United States district court convened for the May term with the jury organized, a light docket expected beyond Leonard's case which previously resulted in a mistrial. Several indictments remain unserved as of Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Leonard
United States District Court
United States District
J. B. Sloan
Leonard
Grand Jury
United States Marshal
A T and N begins York Alabama shops construction
Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railroad starts foundation work for new York Alabama shops. President John T. Cochrane says steel contract awarded and part steel shipped. Project aims to speed service with upgraded machinery at York division point.
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Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railroad
York
Ala
John T. Cochrane
A. T. and N
Mobile Alabama the Natural Gateway to Progress
The June issue of Lawyer and Banker and Bench and Bar Review features a ten page article praising Mobile's commercial and industrial strengths. It includes seven cuts with city views, supplied by the Mobile Chamber of Commerce, illustrating Mobile as a natural gateway and highlighting its economic promise.
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Mobile
Lawyer and Banker
Bench
Bar Review
San Francisco
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Alajbarma
New L and N Depot for Pensacola Nears Opening
Pensacola reports the Louisville and Nashville Railroad new passenger depot near completion with public opening planned around July 1. Delays due to material shortages and a subcontractor suspension have eased. interior work, landscaping, fencing, and a 30 foot wide driveway are advancing as crews finish floors, clocks, lighting, and fixtures.
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Pensacola
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Divisions
Kimball
Alcaniz
Gregory Street
Personal notices from Mobile visit visitors
Mrs Scott Hicks returned home from Chattanooga after three weeks with relatives and during the veterans reunion. W J Randle and wife and A B Johnson of Birmingham are in Mobile staying at the Battle House. Mr and Mrs J F Gore of Cincinnati are visiting in Mobile and at the Battle House. J W Thompson Gen Ed ward and William Griggs of Humboldt are in Mobile staying at the Bienville.
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Scott Hicks
Chattanooga
W. J. Randle
A. B. Johnson
Birmmingham, Ala
Battle House
J. F. Gore
Cincinnati, O
Mobile
The
J. W. Thompson
Gen Edwards
William Griggs
Humboldt, Tenn
Bienville
Equity Court Notices Set for June 10 Motions
In the Law and Equity Court Equity Side with Judge Berney Louise Mertz and others sue Dominick Woodworth and others for a motion to set aside submission scheduled for June 10 Amelia E Price versus Garrett Shaw and others entries decree pro confesso on personal service and publication listed in the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Equity Court
Berney
Frank Bibbs
Walsh
Will Cunningham
Alien Coleman
Moore- Hi Ty Lumber Company
Repub
Industrial Insurance Company
Hieronymus Bros
Mobile Register
Home Ice Factory
Chancery and Circuit Court Motions and Trials
In Chancery Court judges consider motions to increase injunction bonds and set aside decrees pro confesso with cross bills. Parties Alma Aikins Benjamin F. McMillan James Cameron McConachie Lilla Ardoyne and Francis Hawkshead appear with various rulings. Circuit Court call for Tuesday lists Maddox Windham Brown Feiberman Spotswood and the L&N Railroad case.
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Chancery Court
Helge Chancellor
Alma Aikins
Benjamin F. McMillan, Sr
James Cameron McConachie
Thomas A. Lott
Lilla Ardoyne
John B. Ardoyne
Francis M. Hawkshead
Alice B. Hawkshead
Louis Adams
Mary Jane Adams
Circuit Court
Browne
Elmer Maddox
Robert Windham
A. N. Brown
Joseph Feiberman
W. ~. Spotswood
Brazilian Minister to Visit Washington on Yachts
A high level Washington welcome for Laura Muller Brazilian minister of foreign affairs arrives in Hampton Roads aboard the Minas Geraes. The official Washington crew includes Senator Root Major-General Wood and other officials aboard Mayflower Sylph and Dolphin. President Wilson will host Muller with Bryan Garrison Daniels Barrett Chermon and others ahead of a state reception.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senator Root
Wood
Army
Dudley Field Malone
Mayflower
Sylph
Dolphin
Hampton Roads
Laura Muller
Root
South America
Minas Geraes
Bryan
Fortress Monroe
Muller
Wilson
Garrison
Daniels
R. C. Bulger
le Vert Coleman
Charles Lee Cooke
State Department
Brazilian Dreadnought Minas Geraes off Atlantic Coast
The Brazilian battleship Minas Geraes, bearing Foreign Minister Lauro Mueller, nears the U S coast after leaving Brazil to reciprocate former Secretary Root's visit. It was slowly moving up toward Virginia capes, expected off the coast early tomorrow near Norfolk.
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Norfolk
Minas Geraes
Lauro Mueller
United States
Brazil
Root
Virginia Capes
Special Voting Day at Goubil's Busy Store
Tomorrow Tuesday the Busy Store at Goubil's offers a special voting day with a big bonus vote. Free punch provided to all ladies attending.
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Goubil’s
Deaths and funerals for Morris Scharff and Hannah J. Campbell
Funeral services were held for Morris Scharff at 11 a.m. Sunday from 201 South Warren Street, Rabbi A G Moses officiating. He was buried in Hebrew Cemetery with pallbearers listed. Hannah J. Campbell's funeral was at 4 p.m. Sunday from the family home at 101 Georgia Avenue and at 4:30 p.m. from All Saints Episcopal Church, Rev. Matthew Brewster. burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery with pallbearers named.
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Morris Scharff
South Warren Street
A. G. Moses
Hebrew Cemetery
Messrs. I. Morningstar
M. Rosen
S. Keller
G. Cohn
A. D. Hanan
M. Gup
Charles Hess
Hannah J. Campbell
Georgia Avenue
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Matthew Brewster
Magnolia Cemetery
Messrs
G. L. Smith
William Folner
J. C. Rich
Archie Campbell
A. Lockwood
Charley Sheldon
John England
Burial of Charles H Brant in Magnolia Cemetery
The remains of Charles H Brant, a well known union printer, were interred Sunday afternoon in Magnolia cemetery. Floral designs, including a large one from Mobile Typographical Union No. 27, marked the tribute. The funeral service was at 5 o'clock at Mrs. Murray Reed’s residence, with Very Rev Gardiner C Tucker officiating. Pallbearers were J J Caine, Harry Fowler, D P Baker, O'Brien, William J Patterson and M J Amos.
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C. H. Brant
Charles H. Brant
Union
Magnolia Cemetery
Mobile Typographical Union No
Murray Reed
Eslava Street
Gardiner C. Tucker
Miss Lizzie Burney Dies at 21 in State Line
Miss Lizzie Burney aged 21 from State Line Mississippi died Sunday evening after several days illness. She was daughter of Piez Burney and Alice Burney and survived by her parents and relatives. Roche Burke Company took charge of remains and sent them to State Line for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Burney
State Line
Piez
Alice Burney
Miss
Roche & Burke Company
Death of S. B. McIntyre in Minneapolis
Notification from Mobile reports S B McIntyre former Mobile lumberman died in Minneapolis Minnesota. His widow survived him along with several relatives. Interment set for Tuesday in Minneapolis. He was a member of Mobile’s First Christian church and had gone there for health reasons.
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S. B. McIntyre
Mobile
Minneapollis
Minn
Minneapolis
First Christian Church of
Samuel Rice Dies at 60 in Mobile Home Loss
Samuel Rice aged 60 and a lifelong Mobile resident died Sunday night at 10:45 at his home on the northeast corner of Augusta and Lawrence streets after a lingering illness. He is survived by one brother and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Rice
Mobile
Augusta and
Lawrence Streets
Japanese agitators meet with no success
A mass meeting of The Anti-American Youths' Association in Tokyo drew few attendees. Speakers, mainly opposition agitators, attacked the ministry and adopted a resolution urging immediate war against the United States.
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Associated Press
Tokio
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Nannie G. Owen
Imperial Sanitary Sanitary
Anniston Waterworks
Grand Ball Room
Lawyers’ Journal
Atlantic Coast
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