Tax Equalizer Fage Biggest Rush Session
Morning session of the board of equalizers drew property owners to the board room as hearings proceeded. Sixty-four cases were heard by noon with most applicants granted tax reductions. Glennon hearing postponed to July 6 to allow preparation time.
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Board of Equalizers
L. J. Mahle
Northwest Conti and
Jackson
Southwest
Dauphin and
Lee
North Joachim
North Dauphin
Lizzie Connell
West Lawrence
South
Davis Avenue
Louise . Ebbecke
Federal Expert Goes to Baldwin to Fight Citrus Canker Spread
Federal expert from the U S Department of Agriculture visits Baldwin County Alabama to lead eradication work against citrus canker. Emmett Gordon Radford of Alexander City is in Mobile on a visit. He travels to Baldwin county Tuesday to supervise special eradication efforts.
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Baldwin
Emmett Gordon
Radford
Alexander City
Ala
Mobile
United States Department of Secure
Baldwin County
William R Wilcox Heads Hughes Campaign Forces
York reports William R Wilcox former postmaster of New and later public service commissioner was appointed chairman of the Republican national committee slate for the Hughes campaign.
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William R. Wilcox
Hughes
York
William R
New
Republican National Com
Governor Johnson backs Hughes in progressive split
Sacramento June 27 Governor Johnson a Progressive announced support for Charles E Hughes, saying his record warrants it. The endorsement signals party alignment ahead of the election and highlights Hughes as the favored candidate of the governor.
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Johnson
Hughes
Sacramento
Cal
One Ae
Progressives
Charles E. Hughes
Mutt and Jeff Start Summer Vacation with Fisher
Mutt and Jeff depart for summer vacation accompanied by Bud Fisher their creator. The famous comic duo begin a new sunny chapter as they travel with the illustrator on a lighthearted holiday tour.
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Mutt and
Jeff
Fisher
Mutt
Bud Fisher
Don't Close Up Home and Leave Places for Mosquitoes to Breed
The board of health warns Mobile residents leaving for vacations to remove standing water both inside and outside homes. Dr. Charles A. Mohr notes cases where vacant houses harbor mosquito breeding sites and says the department has sometimes entered homes to destroy them. He appeals for departing citizens to prevent breeding and ease the pest problem.
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Board of Health
Charles A. Mohr
Cleanliness and Safety Ordinance for Office Buildings Considered
A proposed city ordinance aims to improve cleanliness and safety around office buildings. It penalizes throwing objects from windows or into elevators and bans tossing items onto skylights or elevator shafts. The measure was tabled to the next meeting. Michael Compos, at 7 Joachim Street, sought relief from cars blocking his doorway. the case was taken under advisement.
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City Commission
Bof
Stewart ‘Brooks
Michael Compos
Joachim Street
City approves sidewalk work on Ann and Broad streets
A resolution authorizes 552 feet of sidewalk improvement on Ann and Broad streets for 500 dollars. Protests will be heard July 17 at noon. An ordinance for sale of Mobile tax sale properties and properties sold to enforce improvement assessments was adopted. Refunds issued to George E. Grube and Marine Supply Company for license overpayments. Grube runs a union shop but left due to higher union labor prices and moved to the city.
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Ann
Broad Streets
City of
Mobile
George E. Grube
Grube
Marine Supply Company
Mayor Lyons Backs Bond Retirement Paving and Water Works Bonds
The resolution retires bonds including paving Series B 349 378 and paving Series H 53 60 with totals of 15000 and 8000 respectively. Interest payments of 22743.50 authorized and checks issued for Series B 650 Series H 1625 and large sums for water works and Bienville water bonds.
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Lyons
Bienville
Mobilian Ready to Join His Regiment If Called
Pressberg, a member of Seumnentae Co., is on the reserve list of the Seventh New York Regiment. He served two years in the national guard and says he will answer any call. The Seventh Regiment is among early units to be ordered to the Mexican border.
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Pressberg
Eetmant
Pernk, Seumnentae Co
New York Regiment
National Guard
City Court Handles Burglary and Larceny Pleas
Several cases before the city court for trial with Roy Wilson pleading guilty to receiving stolen property and burglary and grand larceny charged. Willie Walker testified as complainant in the case. Other docket items include Jane Jackson and a July 5 burglary and grand larceny not guilty verdicts.
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Roy Wilson
Willie “Walker
Jane Jackson
Aen
Eager
Lawn Party Benefit for Aged Needy Couple Planned
A lawn party to aid an aged and needy pair will be held at Mrs J P Myers residence on Cedar Street between Eelava and Monroe streets Thursday afternoon and night. No admission will be charged.
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J. P. Myers
Cedar Street
Eelava
State Troops Ready for Mexican Border Mobilization
About 35,000 national guard troops from twelve eastern states are ordered to start for the Mexican border or are already en route. Massachusetts and New Jersey units led the early movement, with an estimated 20,000 more from New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Vermont, and others to depart by night. Another 15,000 from Virginia to DC area were told to leave today. Six thousand New Yorkers await trains as transportation is arranged.
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New York
National Guard
Department of the East
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Vermont
Virginia
Florida
Maine
New Hampshire
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Woods
Signal Corps
Liquor Seized Near Deer River Worth About 1350
About 112 cases of whiskey valued at 1350 were found in woods near the mouth of Deer River late Monday afternoon and brought to Mobile by two teams. Boxes bore the names Cody and Giblin. No owner claimed the liquor.
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Deer River
Mobile
Cody & Giblin
Celtor
Yabe Murray
Donaghue
New Orleans
Tom Osterich
At Mean
Rugus Shepard
Henry Williamson
Wiseae
Balladares
P. McAdams
Eagies
Rae Etc
Violst
Texas customs districts merger delayed by secretary
Washington June 27 The proposed consolidation of five Texas customs districts has been postponed by Secretary McVeigh. The delay stalls a plan that would streamline duties and alter regional administration pending further review and guidance.
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Washington
Customs
Texas
McEs
Offensive by Allies Seen in New Activity
London reports indicate increased Allied activity along the Franco Belgian front with a looming concerted attack. Verdun shows little change as French forces regain ground near Thiaumont and fight near Fleury while Teutonic submarines operate in the Mediterranean sinking Cardiff and Fournel. Constantinople notes Turkish Armenian successes as Russians retreat north of the Tchoruk after Turkish defeats.
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London
Berlin
Verdun
Paris
Thiaumont
Fleury
Teutonic
Mediterranean
Cardiff
Fournel
Constantinople
Turkish
Armenia
Tchoruk
Black Sea
House Rejects Senate Cut in Hay Resolution
Washington June 27 the house by 119 to 5 disagreed to the senate amendment to the Hay resolution eliminating the one million dollar relief appropriation for dependent families of enlisted men drafted into federal military service. A conference was requested and appointed by both houses. The Padgett naval federalization bill was reported, proposing retainer pay in peace and presidential drafting of militiamen as volunteers in emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Congress
House Naval Committee
British Victory Reported in German East Africa
London reports a major British success in the northeast German East Africa campaign. German forces about 40 miles south of Handea on the Lukigura river were heavily defeated by General Smuts' troops on June 24, per the official statement.
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London
Saan East
Aue Canny
Handeni
Lukigura River
Smuts
Bomb found at federal building fails to explode
A suspected bomb with nine sticks of dynamite was found Monday behind a door at a federal building in New York. The package was scorched but did not ignite, and a police investigation followed.
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Federal
New York
Federal Building
Jarvis Supply Company Incorporation Listed in Probate Court
The Jarvis Supply Company filed incorporation papers in probate court on Tuesday. It will handle automobile accessories oils and gasoline with capital of 2150 and officers J W Handley president C J Gray vice president F S Jarvis manager J Collins secretary treasurer and J F Jarvis director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis Supply Company
J. W. Handley
C. J. Gray
F. 8. Jarvis
J. Collins
J. F. Jarvis
Chief Orders Arrests Over Uncut Grass in City Lots
Police were instructed to arrest all lot owners who fail to cut grass and remove weeds. Several warrants were sworn out Tuesday afternoon as Chief Van Liew says he is tired of notifying owners about grass and trash removal.
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van Liew
Daniel Bell Charged With Prohibition Violation
Daniel Bell was arrested Tuesday by police on a prohibition violation charge. He was released on his own recognizance and will be arraigned in the recorder's court Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Bell
Pope My
John McEvoy
Will
Recorders Court
Troops Move Toward Border to Guard U S
San Antonio Texas June 27 reports show American guardsmen moving south to ready instant action along the border. Mexican forces strengthen in the north while bandit leaders are alleged to be welcomed by Mexican officers and given commissions in the de facto government army.
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San Antonio
Tex
Fil Paso
Eagle Pass
Brownsville
Mexico
Familiar 90 Mark Forecast for Wednesday in Mobile
The familiar 90 degree mark is forecast again for Wednesday in Mobile while showers have disrupted daily forecasts. Warm conditions persist across the Gulf states with a low pressure area stretching from Montana to the Mexican border and heat in the south. In Abilene Texas a high of 102 degrees is reported. Phoenix Arizona reaches 104 degrees.
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Mobile
Weather Bureau
Gulf
South Atlantic States
Abilene
Texas
Montana
Mexican
Phoenix
Ariz
Mallory Line Strike Progressing Quietly
The Sabine departed on schedule for New York via Key West and Tampa despite no agreement with striking longshoremen. Non union labor loaded the liner while special police remained on duty. Workers have been on strike since Sunday demanding extra pay for Sundays and overtime. company officials say the demand will not be granted.
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Mallory Steamship Line
New York
Key West
Tampa
Fla
Port
Carr father and son arraigned on public safety item charge
Theolious Carr Sr and Theolious Carr Jr were arraigned Tuesday and held to city court under $200 bond after police said they struck a person with a public safety item at St Emanuel and Canal streets around 3 PM. The incident involved a weapon End of report notes Black people.
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Theolious Carr, Sr
Theolious ‘Carr, Jr
St. Emanuel
Canal Streets
Packie
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
Washington June 27 forecast says Alabama and Mississippi will be probably fair tonight and Wednesday.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Alabama Hotel Men Plan Big Visit to Mobile and Coden
Mobile hotel proprietors prepared entertainments for the Alabama Hotel Men's Association meeting in Mobile July 11 and 12 at Coden. About half of Alabama's leading hotel men are expected, with invited guests from other states. Events include a Battle House luncheon, a Cawthon banquet, city auto tours, rides to citrus groves and farms, a Rolston Hotel arrival in Coden, fishing trips, a schooner cruise, and a 3 pm course dinner at the Rolston.
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Mobile
Alabama Hotel Men's Association
Coden
Alabama
Battle House
Cawthon
Convenios
Canon
Rolston
Alabama Troops Expect 10 Go 10 Front This Week
Alabama national guard units prepare for mobilization to the Mexican border as the First Regiment, with clerical detail for muster rolls, envisions enacting orders this week. The Montgomery signal corps company may depart first. senate chamber hosts army headquarters amid tents and drills setup.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
United States
Alabama National Guards
Army
Signal Corps of
State Capitol
Senate Chamber
Carranza
Many Men Ready to Become U.S. Aviators
Major C. Hartman of the United States signal service met Aero Club of America officials in New York. He announced a list of men ready to enter aviation service. A board of army officers will evaluate volunteers and direct completion of military training in government aviation schools. At least 200 national guard officers have requested transfer to aviation duty.
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NEW_YORK
C. ¥. Hartman
United States Signal Service
National Guard
Aero Club of America
Hartman
Army
Prisoners’ Arrival At Juarez Near Carri zal Battle
Two negro troopers of the Tenth Prisoners, ragged and half dead from hardships, are jailed at Juarez after capture at Guzman. They were secured by de facto troops believed to be survivors of the Carri zal engagement.
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EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
Guzman
Carrizal
Marriott's Successor May Be Named Today
A special Y M C A board meeting is set for 6 30 this evening in the directors room at the association building to decide on a new director to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marriott
Association
Gaba Ecole Eee Ee Ee
Latins America Mediation Dead, Secretary Lansing Says
Inside 48 hours act against remains unresolved as mediation fails. Secretary Lansing tells Latin American countries the situation is subject to arbitration with no clear path forward.
Nation ready to reinforce Funston as border crisis looms
As war talk grows President Wilson weighs asking Congress to authorize use of state guards for border mobilization. National guardsmen nationwide prepare to entrain for possible operations after Carranza’s stance and other diplomatic chatter. Special agents report mixed signals from Mexico City amid tense news flow.
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Washington
United States
Carranza
Lansing
Baker
Dentee
Dwo
Navy
Rodgers
Mexico City
Orn
Heath
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Stewart Brooks
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Funston
German East Africa
U. S
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Mallory
Weather Forecast
Alabama Hotel
U.S
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War Department
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