School Board Settles Long-Time Controversy
The board of school commissioners awards the heating and ventilating contract for Barton Academy and three new schools to a home firm, approving a vacuum natural system as more economical and aligned with expert opinion, health officials, and local construction. The decision ends months of debate. the minority opposed the mechanical system and favored the built in natural system.
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Board of School Commissioners
Barton Academy
B. L. Russell
Raphael Semmes
St Ap
Tosis
Loyal to Adopted Land.
Greek native 1deen Mitchell from Tirmingham is lauded by many as he settles in the Magic oy and pursues business interests.
Prohibition Becomes Law in Alabama and Obligation to Obey
The Alabama legislature's prohibition law takes effect June 30 1916 making sale or possession of intoxicating beverages illegal. The Mobile Item urges all officers and citizens to enforce and obey the law highlighting civic duty and the city’s peace and business interests.
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Alabama
Mobile
Mobile County
Was Bloch Inspired The Future of War and its predictions
A discussion of Bloch s 1899 book The Future of War and how his warning of prolonged stalemate and national bankruptcy contrasted with other experts calls for quick decisive battles The article links Bloch s ideas to theEuropean war then shaping up in 1914 15 noting rising slaughter bankruptcies and social disruption with an inquiry into whether Bloch foresaw the catastrophe ahead
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Bloch
Europe
Cohen
Former Mobile Priest Named Dean of North Alabama
The Right Rev Bishop Allen elevates Rev Father James L. Coyle formerly of Mobile and now rector of St Pauls Birmingham to Dean of North Alabama. Coyle, 42, is the church’s representative for the northern diocese and the second such appointee in Alabama history. The piece also notes canal concerts at Bienville Square and urges public support for funding the summer fair band concerts by the Chamber of Commerce.
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Mobile
Allen
James £. Coyle
St. Paul's Birmingham
North Alabama
Dean Coyle
Bishop Allen
Diocese of
Alabama
Catholic Church
H. B. O’grady
Pratt City
America
Birmingham
P. A. O'Reilly
St. Paul's
Alabama National Guard
Chamber of Commerce
Bienville Square
Japan Faces Political Corruption Scandal Sparks Shock
A judicial probe has been ordered after the arrest of nine members of the House of Representatives on bribery charges. The men are suspected of deserting the Seiyu-kai conservative party to back the government's plan to add two army divisions, causing a nationwide sensation.
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TORIO
House of Representatives
Japan
Tre
Seiyukuji
Hungarian News Suppressed by Police in Prague Report
The Ni Listy newspaper, organ of the Young Czech party, has been suppressed by police in Prague. The item notes ongoing suppression of Czech peace propaganda within Hungary since the war began, reflecting wartime censorship pressures.
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Prague
Bohemia
London
Ni Listy
Young Czech Party
Hungary
Germany halts cotton production to aid explosives
Berlin report states Brandenburg military commandant bans manufacture of cotton fabrics for clothing sheets pillow slips and table cloths effective August 1. The order implies Germany requires all available cotton for munitions and explosive production.
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Berlin
London
Brandenburg
Germany
Household remedies and hair care tips from a Q and A
A reader asks how to deter moths from fur by beating and camphor tucked in folds. Another asks how to remove mildew from white goods with chloride of lime in hot water, plus a method to rinse. A final inquiry asks if crude kerosene is a good hair tonic and the answer endorses using it rubbed into the hair and aired out.
The Slim Princess at the Empire plus Braga’s Double
The Empire presents The Slim Princess a V I 8 E feature with George Ade humor and Essanay stars Bushman and Stonehouse. Also shown are Braga's Double with Nell Craig and Sheldon Lewis and Billie Reeves in A Safe Investment and The Deputy's Duty.
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The
Empire
V. I
George Ade
Essanay
Francis X. Bushman
Ruth Stonehouse
Orient
Ade
Nell Craig
Sheldon Lewis
Braga
Billie Reeves
Bay Minette Baptists Begin Work on New Brick Church
Bay Minette Alabama June 30 Special The building committee has let the contract for a new brick church on Hall avenue and Dolive street to Ballard and Strenger for nearly 6000 dollars The contractors will move in at once to begin work The structure is described as the county’s most beautiful and a town pride Other items note visits by Mayor Weatherly and J C Griffin crop reports and upcoming July 6 wedding of R Y Cain and Willie Mac Riley at Beatrice Baptist Church plus a Sunday school convention near Cottage Hill
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Bay Minette
Ala
Bay Minette Bay
Hall Avenue
Dolive Street
Ballard and
Strenger
G. I. Weatherly
Foley
J. C. Griffin
Loxley
R. Y. Cain
Willie Mac Riley
Beatrice
Cain
Western Union
Cottage Hill
School Board Adopts Pure Air for Buildings
The board votes to discharge the committee and endorse the Warren Webster vacuum heating system. L. J. Leahy is awarded the contract for installation at 12,296, despite objections from Commissioner Roach and concerns about bidding precedent and labor conditions.
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McCall
Vickers
L. J. Leahy
Quinn
Board debates bids for vacuum heating at Barton schools
Commissioner Roach backs Warren Webster system as architect Stone cites rising material costs while Cochrane voices opposition over ventilation. The board adopts Leahy's August 18 1914 bid for vacuum steam heat, with cash terms and staged payments, citing limited time before October opening.
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Cochrane
Roach
Joe Stone
Stevens & Nelson
Stone
Warren & Webster
Oreintly
Colstieaonde
Quinn
Vickers
Roe
McCall
Roadino
Mobile
Barton Academy
Semmes, Russell
Old Shell Road
L. J. Leahy
Board resolution approving construction contract with Leahy
The board approves hiring Mr Leahy of Mobile Alabama to complete building work by October 1 1915 with a 50 percent performance bond and a 6 percent interest note payable January 1 1916. The superintendent will hire an attorney to draft the contract and ensure it aligns with plans by Warren Webster Company and architects Stevens and Nelson. All conflicting actions are rescinded.
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Warren & Webster Company
Messrs. Stevens & Nelson
L. J. Leahy
Mobile
Leahy
Bixler Adopts New Slogan for Housewives
Mort L. Bixler secretary of the fair promotes a slogan Preserve for a premium replacing Plant for a premium for Gulf Coast agricultural work. The aim is to showcase exhibits first at local fairs before the Gulf Coast Fair with higher premiums, emphasizing fruit and vegetable production in southern Alabama communities.
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Gulf Coast
Alabama
Mort L. Bixler
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