Schmidt Signs Two New Pitchers for Mobile Club
Manager Charles Schmidt of the Mobile Southern League club arrived in the city from Fort Smith Arkansas and opened his base at the City Bank and Trust building. He announced the signings of Tex Covington a right hand pitcher formerly with Kansas City and brother of a Birmingham player. He also plans to give Cunningham an amateur Arkansas pitcher a chance to prove himself. Wallace Williams the top outfielder from City League last season will be evaluated for big league duty and Townsend is expected to be signed this week. Contracts of Mobile players except O Dell Calhoun Northern and Townsend had not been received. Training will begin soon with light work at the park.
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Charles Schmidt
City
Fort Smith
Ark
City Bank and Trust ‘Company
Tex” Covington
Kansas City
Covington
Birmingham
Cunningham
Arkansas
Schmidt
Wallace Williams
Gulls
Townsend
Mobile Baseball Association
O'Dell
Calhoun
Northern
Boston Team Arrives for Spring Training in Macon
Twenty five Boston National League players reached Macon Ga for spring workouts starting tomorrow Pitcher James sat out amid salary dispute Manager Stallings asserts James dictated his contract terms last fall making any changes impossible In other news Hal Stewart and Harlem Tommy Murphy battled to a ten round draw in Toledo Ruppert confirms a 26000 offer for Frank Baker from the New York Americans Baker would trade if paid 50000 and 8000 salary could lure him back To stay warm St Louis Cleveland teams opened spring practice in San Antonio Athletes prepare for Amateur Athletic Union indoor championships in Madison Square Garden Louisville and Boston reports on spring camps and a billiard championship in Philadelphia are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Boston
James
Stallings
Ex Varsity Meets Varsity In YMCA Basketball Showdown
The YMCA gym hosts a Tuesday night game between the ex varsity lineup led by Soost Baumhauer Penny Courtney Radcliff T Haas and the current varsity squad featuring N Cunningham M Cunningham Crawford Ash Ollinger Martin Steber Midgett Doyle Giblin Baumhauer. Tip off at 8:15 draws a large crowd.
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Y. M. Gc.a
Soost
Charles Baumhauer
Penny
Courtney
Radcliff
Umpire Quigley Attacked by Missouri Fans After Basketball Game
In Columbia Missouri on March 2 umpire Quigley of the National Baseball League was assaulted by hundreds of University of Missouri students angered by his calls in a basketball game won by Kansas Agricultural College. As the game ended students rushed Quigley shouting threats while faculty and coaches aided him. he suffered bruises but no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Quigley
National Baseball League
University of Missouri
Missouri
Kansas Agricultural College
Personal visitors gather in Mobile hotels this week
The column lists travelers and visitors at the Cawthon Bienville Windsor and Battle House hotels, including Capt John Craft and Miss Idarique, Mrs. Ve vine of New Orleans, and numerous guests from Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and beyond, with names and hometowns.
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John Craft
Idarique
James Vevine
New Orleans
Thomas P. Norville
Arthur C. Tonsmeire
City Bank & Trust Company
Biloxi
W. F. Greaves
de Funiak
Fla
Cawthon Hotel
G. RK. Lownes
Appleton
Wis
H. E. Bissell
Birmingham
John G. Aiken
Stockton
Ala
Montgomery
Co. E. Bot
Klosky’s
Bienville Hotel
A. van Arsdale
R. C. Langford
Grand Bay
T. J. Brooks
Brewton
George Halk
Magnolia Springs
Dan Spikes
Foley
Windsor Hotel
L. Shanahan
Semmes
Charles A. Thom
St. Elmo
T. C. Stephens
River Park
O. L. McNutt
Evergreen
J. W. Thurman
Irvington
St. Andrew Hotel
W. J. McCormick
W. E. Chapman
Grove Hill
F. R. Simpkins
Walker Springs
J. R. Hill
W. E. Carter
O. W. Little
Salco
A. H. Kramer
Charlotte Kramer
Enid
Okla
Battle House
Edward Liebertz
New York
South
Mobile
J. W. Kelly
Chicago
Lucas E. Moore
Thomas Robertson
Columbus
Miss
J. F. Ryan
Atlanta
William A. Byrd
Nashville
Tenn
P. J. Costigan
Masons Praise Catholic Order in Congressional Remarks
Representative Kettner cites a California report by four high‑ranking Masons that the Knights of Columbus ritual promotes patriotism and law, with no objectionable content. A letter from William Hervey confirms the findings and urges wide circulation to counter alleged slander.
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Washington
Knights of Columbus
Kettner
California
Paul J. McCormick
Los Angeles
United States
Order of the Knights of Columbus
Morey Hewes Flint
Masons of
Dana Reid Weller
William Rhodes Hervey
Scottish Rite Lodge
Los Angeles County
Samuel &. Burke
Masonic District
Masonic Order
Committee On Elections
Congressional Record
R. Hervey
Braves and Giants in 1915 pennant race likely
The 1915 National League pennant chase centers on the Giants and Braves as the main contenders. McGraw’s pitching corps and youthful arms bolster the Giants while the Braves boast a stronger infield led by Schmidt Evers and Maranville and a fortified outfield with Magee Conolly Gilbert and Moran. Predictions hinge on pitching depth and luck. A Florida visitor predicts a big Chautauqua at Battle House this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Hamilton
DeFuniak Springs, Fla
Battle House
Florida
Mobile children celebrate birthday at Empire Theatre
The notice lists four children born in March: John D. Spaulding 106 Stocking St born March 2, 1913 age 2 Nina Rhoden 11 N Jackson St born March 2, 1912 age 3 Mary L Larttlove 604 Monroe St born March 2, 1905 age 10 Frank Murphy 307 Chatham St born March 2, 1904 age 11. It invites them to a birthday party this afternoon at the Empire Theatre with five friends, tickets mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Spaulding
Stocking St
Nina Rhoden
N. Jackson St
Mary L. Larttlove
Monroe St
Frank Murphy
Chatham St
the Item
Empire Theatre
160 Men Entombed by Mine Explosion
An explosion in the New River and Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company mine near Hinton West Virginia is believed to have entombed 160 men. Rescue teams and a mine rescue car from nearby towns rushed to the drift mine No 3 connected to No 4 as gas fumes hinder access. An identified miner found alive but unconscious had broken legs. doctors fear his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlenallum
Quinnimont Mountain
H. M. Bertolet
Supreme Court Denies Kansas Shipping Enjoinment
The U S Supreme Court ruled that Kansas courts exceeded their authority in enjoining M Kirmeyer from shipping beer from Missouri into Kansas. Justice McReynolds said beer is interstate commerce and regulation falls to Congress, not state courts.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Kansas
M. Kirmeyer
Missouri
McReynolds
Congress
United States
Leavenworth
Kirmeyer
Kansas Supreme Court
Restorative Treatment for Nervous Men
A claim of an infallible formula for nervous exhaustion and related ailments promises quick restoration of nerve strength. It describes three-grain cadomene tablets available without a prescription and asserts they produce astounding nervous force and equilibrium in any case.
Haas Julius dies in Gainesville funeral set midweek
Julius Haas died in Gainesville on March 1 1915 aged 66 or 67 funeral from his brother Sigthuhd Haas 652 Government Street tomorrow morning at 10 Interment in the Hebrew cemetery Charles Worthington dies Monday evening aged 75 funeral Tuesday evening at 3 30 from the street omit flowers
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Haas
Gainesville
Ala
Julius Haas
Sigthuhd Haas
Hebrew Cemetery
Gibbons and McGorty Set For Tuesday Night Bout
Hudson Wisconsin March 2 Mike Gibbons of St Paul meets Eddie McGorty of Oshkosh in a ten round no decision bout here tonight They will weigh in at 158 pounds this afternoon at 3 o clock They have met once before with McGorty winning a popular decision in a New York fall 1912 bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Wis
Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
Eddie McGorty
Oshkosh
McGorty
New York
Easy Way to Increase Weight with Sargol
An advertising piece promotes Sargol as a fattening aid for thin folks. It claims the digestive tract absorbs nutrients to convert food into fat laden blood, promising 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh. It notes availability at Van Antwerp Drug Co. and other Mobile druggists with a refund guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Antwerp Drug Co
Mobile
Vicinity
Rural Credits and Ship Purchase Bills Stall Congress
Washington March 2 Congress faced two main issues Rural credits attached to the agricultural bill and the administration ship purchase bill each likely to complicate a crowded end of session agenda The Senate continued Indian bill debate while House leaders planned to push the ship bill despite a Republican filibuster President Wilson urged prompt action and said no extra session was likely beyond March 4.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Wilson
Eckman's Alterative Said To Aid Tuberculosis Cases
A Madison Lake Minnesota testimonial details recovery from hemorrhagic lung illness after using Eckman’s Alterative. The letter claims weight gain from 130 to 165 pounds and full return to health after Denver treatment. The ad endorses the product for bronchial and throat ailments and promotes its availability by Eckman Laboratory and local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckman
Madison Lake
Minn
Denver
Col
Michael Brody
Paul L. Fasnacht
Beckman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Braswel
Mobile
Plateau Defeats Prichard In Coast Opener
Plateau won 7 to 0 over Prichard in the coast opening game Sunday afternoon. Pitching by Goodman and Chandler limited Prichard to one hit each. plate hitters Reason Long George and team defense stood out. Plateau to meet Lyons next Sunday at 2 30 on the Plateau diamond. Score 7 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Plateau
Prichard
Goodman
Chandler
Reasonover
Long
George
cGo
In- Lyons
R. H. E. By Seededeeees
Lay
Vitalitas praised by Tennessee customers across towns
Reports from Edenwold Springfield Lebanon Brunswick Thompson and others tout Vitalitas as a cure for colic stomach liver and kidney troubles rheumatic pain indigestion and general relief. Patrons urge investigation and note Sutton's Drug Store sells it with other druggists carrying the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Edenwold
Tenn
J. A. Webb
Springfield
F. H. Lee
Oak Grove Farm
Lebanon
A. W. Page
A. G. Shepherd
Brunswick
W Jones
Vitalitas
Thompson
T. E. Ragsdale
Sutton's
Notice Y M B A Regular Meeting March Fourth
The officers and members of the Young Men's Benevolent Association are requested to attend the regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening March 4 at 8 o'clock by order of John H Moore President and Henry Ledebur Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Benevolent Association
John H. Moore
Henry Ledebur
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Toledo
Ohio
Hal Stewart
Fort Wayne
Harlem
Tommy Murphy
Jacob Ruppert
Connie Mack
Frank Baker
Philadelphia Americans
Trappe
Mack
Baker
Ruppert
San Antonio
Tex
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New Yor
Amateur Athletic Union
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A. T. Meyer
Michigan
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Lackland
William Sweeney
Chicago Nationals
Boston Americans
Joseph Mayer
R. M. Lord
Mayer
Lord
van Antwerp
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Germany
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Rocky Mountain
Masons
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Yankees
Frank G. Henke
Giants
Phillies
Dodgers
Pirates
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Cardinals
Reds
Nut
McGraw
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Matty
Marquard
Schupp
Schauer
Ritter
Palmero
Merkle
Doyle
Fletcher
Lobert
Burns
Robertson
Piez
Kescher
Snodgrass
Murray
Tharpe
Smith
Savannah
Elmer Johnson
Meyers
McLean
Evers
Maranville
J. Carlisle Smith
Sherwood Magee
Magee
Cather
Moran
Joe" Connolly
Gilbert
Hank” Gowdy
Bert Whaling
Fred Tyler
William Tragesser
Frank Buggy
Crutcher
Strand
Cochran
Luque
Jersey City
Tom Hughes
Baltimore
Otto Hess
Gibbons
San Francisco
Panama Exposition
Portland
Seattle
Vancouver
City Ticket Office
S. Royal ST
H. FE. Jones, JR
Mobile, Alabama
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