Shipwreck Tale Emerges From Open Boat Rescue
A dramatic account from Horta, Fayal, via Zaandyk describes six crew members of the Norwegian tanker Sahabra lost at sea after abandoning ship in an open boat when benzine exploded aboard. The chief officer and five men drifted without oars as waves overwhelmed the vessel. the captain navigated by dead reckoning into Horta.
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New York
Horta
Fayal
Zaandyk
Talara Bay
Peru
London
Panama Canal
Food stockpiles in Liverpool reach yearlong supply
Stocks of breadstuffs and provisions in Liverpool total massive quantities including wheat 1 578 000 centals corn 749 000 centals bacon 900 boxes hams 10 000 boxes rs 5 000 boxes butter 2 400 ewts cheese 27 100 boxes lard 8 500 tierces and 1 940 tons of other lards. Advices estimate the stock could feed the country for a year if German submarines cut off outside supplies.
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Liverpool
Great Britain
Weather forecast for Mobile Mississippi and Alabama
The forecast notes fair weather tonight with frost in Mobile and Alabama regions, Tuesday remains fair with frost in northern areas. Winds shift from gentle north to moderate north to east as temperatures rise slightly across Mississippi and the gulf states.
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Mobile
Bama
Mississippi
Personal notices from Mobile hotels list visiting Lafayette residents and travelers
The personal column records Ed Munger and Nelson Munger of Lafayette Ind visiting Mobile to oversee investments. It notes J Rene Nelson ill at home on Conception and Mmauiyan streets. Numerous guests register at the Cawthon, Klosky, Windsor, Bienville, Battle House hotels including notable visitors from Chicago Des Moines Boston and other cities.
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Ed Munger
Nelson A. Munger
Lafayette
Ind
Mobile
Cawthon Hotel
J. Rene Nelson
Conception
Mmauiyan
GC. Chambers
Birmingham
Ala
Mobilje
D. Petit Kain
New Orleans
A. C. Ulmer
T. G. Hibbler
Pascagoula
Miss
W. M. Kburrougs
Pine Hill
K. S. Davis
Gainestown
Ss. J. Mendel
Chicago
al J. Starr
Des Moines
F. R. Washburn
Boston
Mass
F. A. Hastings
Olivia Hastings
South
Maxwell
Irvington
W. D. Garrett
Jackson
J. K. Moore
Marion Station
D. Stokes
Windsor Hotel
St. Andrew
Willard Summer
York
H. M. Douglas
McIntosh
Bienville Hotel
J. B. Griffins
Selma
R. D. Willard
Montgomery
Mrs. Brooks
Brewton
Dave Frohblichstein
New York
Battle House
A. H. Nichols
Meridian
J. T. Elliott
Columbus
J. P. Hawes
Calomel Seldom Sold Here as Liver Tone Gains Support
Local druggists report a sharp drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains favor. It is touted as a safe, pleasant tasting, vegetable remedy that guarantees relief from liver sluggishness and constipation without the harsh effects of calomel.
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Odson
Dodson
US May Question The Blockade Plan
Washington reports no official word on Britain plans to halt all shipping to and from Germany and Austria. Diplomats and officials consider the blockade could raise complex international law questions. Neutral envoys seek clarity on whether neutrals would recognize a broad high seas blockade and the London 1909 rules guiding its enforcement.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
England
Mberty
Paris
France
London
United States Naval War College
Praise for Split Log Drag Boosts Alabama Road Work
A letter to State Highway Engineer W. S. Keller from C. C. Clay of Demopolis praises the split log drag on the Demopolis to Union town road. Clay credits Road Commissioner J. Ek. Wilson for following Keller's guidance, noting excellent road conditions after a harsh winter and widespread use across about eighty miles. The highway department has long endorsed the method and cites proof of effectiveness.
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Montgomery
W. S. Keller
C. C., Clay
Demopolis
Clay
Highway Department
Uniontown
J. Ek. Wilson
Keller
Wilson
Mr. Clay
Alabama
Shipper Forecast Charts Cold Northbound Shipments
Weather outlook warns 26 degrees for 36 hours for northern shipments and 36 degrees east and west. Black Warrior and upper Tombigbee unchanged. lower Tombigbee expected to fall in two days. Cold, fair conditions dominate with high barometer over much of the country. Freeze reports reach Abilene and Meridian. rain in the eastern gulf and southern Atlantic states from a low pressure system.
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Alabama
Rocky
Alleghany Mountains
Abilene
Texas
Meridian
Miss
East Gulf
South Atlantic
Pacific
Mobile
Albert Ashenberger
Dan derine promises dandruff relief after few applications
The ad claims Dan derine clears dandruff quickly with a few rubs. It suggests noticeable results after one or two uses and touts hair saving benefits for customers who purchase at local stores.
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Sandra
Mobile Children Celebrate Birthday Party Invitees
Local item lists six children born in March and invites them and five friends to an Empire Theatre birthday party this afternoon. Addresses and birth dates are given for Margaret Linville Harrison Reed Cieutat Curry Drake and others with details of ages from two to ten.
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Margaret Elizabeth Linville
Margaret Harrison
Selma &J
Marcn
Maren
Chileast
Serb Woman Denies Red Book Inaccuracies
Mme Slavko Grouitch, wife of the Serbian under secretary of state, accuses the Austro Hungarian Red Book of errors. She says rumors of a plot to assassinate Archduke Francis had circulated months earlier and that Francis Ferdinand was Serbia’s friend. she notes the celebration cited was for a battle history, not a fete for his death.
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Philadelphia
Mme
Slavko Groutich
Europe
Mme. Grouitch
Francis Ferdinand
Railway Schedules Revised March 1 1915
Railway timetable update shows southbound and northbound departures and arrivals for Louisville to Nashville and other routes. Notes list trains such as New York Mail and Ex, Chicago and Cincinnati Ltd, St. Louis Chicago limited, and Pensacola services with respective times, plus regional lines like Selma Birmingham and Mobile Bay. Schedule items include daily and Sunday services with some variations.
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Louisville
Nashville
Amny
Neo. Ltd
Sn. O. Agi
Icss
Montinetof “Teocail
Chi. & Cin. Ltd
N. Y. Mail & Fr
Pensacola Ac
N. Y. Mail & Ex
ING
Chi, & Gin, Ltd
Mont.-N
Pensacola AG
E & Ohio
L.-Cin.-Chi. Ltd
Bhm
Cin.-N._ Y
Southern
Selma
Birmingham
Thomasville Ac
Mobile & Bay Sucess Tineoe
Seaton
N. C
Ea G. S
York- Pag
Barrel of Rice Barrel Bomb Kills on Mexican Gunboat
Dispatches from the Mexican consulate in Galveston report an explosion on the gunboat Progreso near Progreso that killed thirty people including five women. The device appeared to be a barrel of rice but was said to be a bomb prepared by enemies of Carrante. The Mexican consul is seeking more details and doubts the report.
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Galveston
Tex
Progreso
Carrante
Federal League Newark club not to move to New York
St Louis March 1 President Gilmore said the Federal League had no plan to transfer the Newark club to New York but another club likely would be moved to New York next year. The note mentions ownership claims by James Austin Walter Johnson and other players who signed and then reorganized baseball to back their suit in court.
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ST. ‘Louis
Gilmore
Federal League
Newark
New York
James
Austin
Walter Johnson
Keeping Children Bright and Happy Medical Advice for Digestion
The article warns that children's digestive organs can fail and cause distress when bowels are clogged with stomach refuse. It notes that discomfort makes a child cross and that mild laxatives may be needed if a child is cross for no apparent reason.
Russian Offensives Expand Near Grodno and Przasnysz
Petrograd reports Russian troops gaining initiative north of Grodno with captured German corps equipment. Progress around Przasnysz is notable as Russians seize villages and take hundreds of prisoners. German counterattacks bring fresh troops, with front lines advancing measurably each day.
Mothers Club Organized in Jackson Alabama
The Mothers' Club was organized in Jackson with enthusiastic ladies meeting at Mrs. S. H. Andrews home. Miss Purnell of Birmingham attended and Rev. J. A. Jenkins from Montgomery passed through en route to ipa for Sunday services. The town welcomed visiting families and locals, including Mrs. Mal Calhoun visiting Frankville and Mr. Slayton's incident with a suspect onboard the river steamer Quill.
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Jackson
Ala
J. A. Jenkins
Montgomery
Ipa
Methodist Sunday School
George Warren
Mal Calhoun
Franade
Frankville
Messrs
Howard
Haviand Calhoun
Hébron
Mat Stringer
College Avenue
Ma Coleman
Bettie
Suggsville
H. Bolen
Bolen
Bernice
T. C. Ratcliff
Union
Springs
Strong
Little Ones
C. W. Boyles
E. J. Davis
Opelika
E. P. Chanman
Grove Hill
Lillie Wilson
Dickenson
A. M. Wins
Elia Sewall
Hila Cunningham
Mobile
W. H. Johnston
J. Slayton
Ford Car Company
Slaytorm
Quill
Slayton
Jose Gonzales
Gonzales
Georgia
Kittiebelie Stirling
James Chapman
John Chapman
Minnie Mobley
Winn
Adel McLeod
M. L. Cook
Andalusia
E. Mathews
Walker Springs
K. Hicks
Jennie Lou Waller
Baptist
Fred Lelit
Olive Bolen
Marie Rickard
Marie Morton
Thelma Crawford
Ora Deering
Jennie Iou Waller
Vassie Stanley
Vote buying conspiracy trials resumed in circuit court
Trials of men defendants in an alleged vote buying conspiracy were resumed in the circuit court today. Eleven hundred indictments against eight hundred men were originally found, and more than two hundred cases were heard in two weeks.
Burbank News Roundup Includes Shipments and Injuries
Farmers ship radishes to St Louis markets while others report big payments for long white icicle radishes. John Staehle buys twenty acres from J F Fedder to plant oranges and pecans. James Nordstrom and Tony Bauer recover from buggy crash injuries as Pond Creek youths enjoy a joy ride and local residents visit Chatom. T W Eaton out sick. Sunday school duties covered by Holland or Green.
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Burbank
Ala
J. F. Fedder
Vinegar Bend
St. Louis
John Staehle
Chio
John Prine
William Diehl
James Nordstrom
Tony Bauer
Lena
Mattie E. Butt
Norma Lorenz
Pond Creek Settlement
Sam McRae
C. W. Spelman
T .F. Holland
T. W. Eaton
Richard Holland
F. C. Green
Oakdale social notes reveal visits and preparations for summer
Mr. T B Stone and son Bradley visit his sister Mrs T B Stone. Mrs. Vivian Morrison stays with Mrs Wells in Florida street. Mrs C G Hutchisson visits Miss Garrison on Ledyard avenue. Mrs Theodore Langner and Mary depart for New Orleans to join Mr Langner who has a new city post. Charlie and Lee Hansen prep pleasure boats. A B Smith’s houseboat nears launch at Dog River for future residence.
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T. B. Stone
Bradley
Vivian Morrison
Wells
Florida Street
C. G. Hutchisson
Miss Garrison
Ledyard Avenue
Theodore Langner
Mary
New Orleans
Langner
Charlie and
Lee Hansen
A. B. Smith
Dog River
Moore Taken To Hospital In Mobile After Illness
Jackson Alabama March 1 Mr J. Moore was carried to the Mobile Infirmary after several days illness and underwent an operation. He has many friends here who wish for him a speedy recovery. Mrs Moore and Mr C L Warner accompanied him to Mobile with Mr Warner returning Friday and Mrs Moore remaining at the bedside.
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Jackson
Ala
Mobile Infirmary
Moore
C. L. Warner
Mobile
Warner
Sloan's Liniment Advertises Rapid Rheumatic Relief
An advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pain and related ailments. It claims quick relief for sore muscles and joints without rubbing in, and offers a 25 cent bottle with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Sloan’s
Sloan
Professor Davidson Praises Vitalitas Remedy
Esteemed Alabama educator Professor J. M. Davidson testifies to Vitalitas aiding his long time indigestion. He notes decades in education and travel, 113 N. 13th St Birmingham address, and urges Nervous debility and digestive ills buyers to try the nature tonic sold at Sutton's drug store.
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Greymont
Elyton
Alabama
Davidson
13Th St
Birmingham
Ala
Texas
van Alestyne
Vitalitas
Sutton's
Ladies' Missionary Society Meeting at State Line
The State Line Mississippi society met with Mrs T J Lucas and daughters Mamie and Ruth. Papers were read and Ruth Lucas sang while Mamie Las played instrumental music. Fruit salad and cake were served. Visitors included Miss Lettie Lewis from Mobile and Miss Hattie Williams from Fruitdale. Mr and Mrs Glen Brown left for Hannibal Missouri after a two month visit. The McDavids visited Meridian Thursday.
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State Line
Miss
Ladies’ Missionary Society
T. J. Lucas
Mamie
Ruth
Ruth Lucas
Mamie Las
Lettie Lewis
Mobile
Hattie Williams
Fruitdale
L. E. McDavid
Glen Brown
Hannibal
Meridian
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Tennessee and Northern Railway
Union Terminal Station
Calvert
Tuscaloosa
Bir
Dandruff
Newankk
New York City
Oakdale
J. M Davidson
Wopo-resokepe
Vapo Cresolene CO
Cortlanit St
N.Y
First National Bank
The
United
Ling
North Royal Street
St. Anc Hotel
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