Mobile cheaper for loading but harbor lacks space
The article compares loading costs by water, noting Mobile offers lower prices for coal and cargo handling than New Orleans, Galveston, and Pensacola. It cites insufficient Mobile dock space, limited storage, and the need to discharge at Pensacola due to lack of Mobile capacity, with calls to secure additional shipping lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Law
New Orleans
Galveston
Aincola
Mobile Caper
Penn
Mobile
Orleans
Gulfport
Pensacola
Mobile as port: Seeberg official cites needs and costs
A Seeberg Line official warned Mobile must build docks and warehouses to attract durable business. He cited lack of loading pens for cattle, storage space, and booms, plus cheaper rates and faster discharge in Pensacola and New Orleans. He noted Mobile’s facilities lag behind demand and plans for expansion depend on port improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg
Port of Mobile
Porto Barrios
Nduras
Seeberg
Mobile
United States
Trinidad Gulfport
Pensacola
Ile
Tereby
Birming
Pensa- New Orleans
Galveston
Orleans
Uat
New Orleans
Eston
America
Kerr
Europe
London
Sweden
Mosquito Control Dr. von Ezdorf Addresses Medical Society
Dr R H von Ezdorf spoke to Mobile County Medical Society on malaria control stressing drainage as the simplest preventive measure. He described mosquito breeding sites, recounted field notes from nearby creeks, and urged lectures for children and adults alike to combat the deadly disease. The meeting endorsed the Public Health Committee's stance on the Adams sanitarium at 517 Spring Hill Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Public Health
J. T. Adams
Spring Hill Avenue
Grand Jury urges protection for probate records
A special grand jury committee from the June term city court reports the revenue and road records are neatly kept. It calls for fireproofing the probate court, proposing steel covers for shelves holding valuable ledgers and notes the county officials’ courtesy during visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Six Tigers Convicted in City Court Week
Juries in the city court for the week ended June 19 returned six convictions in blind tiger cases a record. Marshall Thomas was arrested in Maysville by Deputy Sheriffs Oberhaus Lee and Soles and E D Eng arrested in Prichard by Deputy Sheriff Dennis Lynch. A plea of guilty was entered by Marshall. he was fined 50 dollars and costs with Gamble assessed the same. All cases were handled by Assistant Harry Hardy Quith. See also a letter from Warden W H Dell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Thomas
Maysville
Oberhaus
Lee
Soles
E. Deng
Prichard
Depty
Dennis Lynch
Ity
Gamble
Harry Hardy Quith
W. H. Dell
Arguments for Great Highway to General Jackson
Alabama Good Roads Association president Captain John Craft argues national and state aid for a General Jackson highway is crucial. He cites benefits for Alabama residents and out-of-state travelers, military and mail use, economic development, and resource exploitation. He contrasts with the Dixie highway and notes state and federal backing. He also mentions tourism, climate, and potential population shifts. A stray note about Alvin G. Whitney seeking Bird Day books and a final line about crooked attorneys appears in the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Craft
Alabama Good Roads Association
Alabama
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Meridian
America
Congress
State Highway Department
California
Jackson Highway
Jackson
Alvin G. Whitney
Euclide Street
Washington
D. C
State and Game Fish
John H. Wallace
State Game Commission
South
Re Game and Fish Commissioner
Double Daily Service Again on N. C. O., M. & C.
The New Orleans Mobile and Chicago Railroad restores double daily passenger service starting June 21. Train Nos. 2 and 4 depart Mobile and Laurel with connections at Hattiesburg and New Albany, while Nos. 1 and 3 provide return arrivals and connections, easing travel for residents along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago Railroad
Europe
Owen
Mobile
W. F. Owen
Pease
Hattiesburg
Laurel
Newton
Louisville
New Albany
Miss
Natchez
Mississippi Central Railroad
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad
Jackson
St Vincent Academy Boys Picnic at Spring Hill
St Vincent Academy held its annual picnic at Spring Hill on Thursday June 17. The event featured baseball races and tug of war with winners named including Thos France John Connick George Walsh and several others. Brothers thanked Rev Father Brady Lenahan and several Mrs James Martin and Misses Coun cil Morrison and Smith for their help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent Academy
Spring Hill
Thos
France
John Connick
George Walsh
John Griffith
F. McDonald
James Martin
James Mattel
Owen McEvoy
Julius Perez
Leo McDonald
Robert Reus
E. Chapman
Wm. Houck
Alfred Perez
P. Chapman
W. Crist
Electrical Prosperity Week movement gains Alabama backs
Alabama business leaders join national committees backing Electrical Prosperity Week to boost U S trade and prosperity. The plan targets November 29 to December 4 with electrical shows parades lighting and public displays across major cities including Birmingham Montgomery and Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
United States
H. W. Matthews
Matthews Electric Supply Company
J. R. Wilcox
Wilcox Electric Company
Birmingham
Ben F. Noble
Montgomery Light and, Water Power Company
Montgomery
T. K. Jackson
Mobile Electric Company
Mobile
Outings on the Tab Steamer Trips Planned by Local Groups
The Mobile Federation of Musicians charters the steamer Charles Cessna for a Mobile day trip on Monday night. Knights and Ladies of Security reserve the same steamer for a moonlight trip on the following night. The Fidelia Club books a Thursday night voyage. A note on drink claims promotes Drink Me Cola as a strong, undiluted beverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Federation of Musicians
Charles £. Cessna
Knights and Ladies of Security
Fidelia Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Department of Commerce
Bet of Commerce Committee
Rotary Club
South American
Leeward
Iss
DR. Dernberg
Germany
U. S
Bernhard Dernberg
Lusitania
von Ezdorf
Medical Society
Action of Health
Adams Sanitarium
Gen
Committee For
Columbia
Colum
Bia Medallion
Gowne Teddy
Palm_ Beach
Madras
Oth
The
Free
Thomson
L. Hammel Dry Goods Co
Rogers
Oulien
Eees
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