House Ways and Means to Tackle Tariff Organizing
Washington March 7 The House Ways and Means Committee meets to organize tariff work for the sixty third congress with few new Democratic members. Leaders favor concentrating on tariff and delaying broader reorganizations and currency action may be sought by President Wilson. Lobbyists gather as opposition forms against any radical tariff measures and will push to temper reductions in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House Ways Land Means Committee
Underwood
House
Committee On Committees
Wilson
Carter Glass
Banking and Currency Committee
Congress
Ways and Means
Senate
Father and son to die in chair in Virginia
Floyd Allen and his son Claude Swanson Allen, leaders in the Hillsville courthouse murders, are set for execution in the state penitentiary on March 28. Governor Mann refused to commute their sentences to life, ending chances of mercy. Nellie Wisler, engaged to Claude Allen, made a last plea for commutation but was refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Floyd Allen
Carroll County
Claude Swanson Allen
State Penitentiary
Hillsville Court
Mann
Allens
Nellie Wisler
Claude Allen
Linseed Oil Freight Rates Set as Reasonable
The Interstate Commerce Commission found proposed linseed oil freight increases from St. Paul and Minneapolis to the South and West reasonable. The Des Moines Iowa increase was withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minn
Interstate Commerce Commission
Des Moines
Iowa
Young Harriman Begins in the Financial World
William Averell Harriman, son of E. H. Harriman, was elected a director of Harriman National Bank and named a director of Union Pacific Railroad. He is 21, a Yale senior, and previously worked road surveying for the Oregon Short Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Averell Harriman
E. H. Harriman
Harriman National Bank
Harriman
Union Pacific Railroad
Young Harriman
Yale
II Roading
Oregon
Canada Parliament Deadlock Over Warship Fund
The Dominion House of Commons stalls over a 35 million dollar grant to Britain for new battleships. Premier Borden refuses adjournment, Laurier proposes replacing the clause with funds for a Canadian naval service allied to the imperial navy. The stalemate, the longest since 1896, extends beyond three days with no end in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ont
Dominion
House of Commons
House
Borden
Wilfrid Laurier
Empire
Woman suffrage wins in Hungary gains landmark reform
Budapest reports a government suffrage reform bill passed by the lower house enfranchising many women amid crowding troops and socialist protests. Riots earlier in the chambers drew police and threats of a general strike, with opposition leaders Apponyi and Kossuth at the center of unrest. An epidemic of coughing and a local medicine ad follow amid a wide news mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Budapest
Count Apponyi
Count Zinyi
Apponyi
Francis Kossuth
Count Tissen
Julus Kovac
Baker Chosen Head Of The Mobile Elks
Mims R. Baker was elected exalted ruler of Mobile Lodge No. 108, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, at the annual officer election held Thursday night. Others elected include Bart B. Chamberlain as leading knight J M Alston as loyal knight Fred O. Rhen as lecturing knight Adolph Danne as secretary Thomas J. O Connor as treasurer Joseph F. O Connell as tyler John A. Hughes as trustee Dr R Clarence Jones as grand lodge representative C Walter Soost as alternate. A luncheon followed the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mims R. Baker
Mobile Lodge No. 108
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Mr. Baker
Bart B. Chamberlain
J M. Alston
Fred O. Rhen
Adolph Danne
Thomas J. O’connor
Tyler
Joseph F. O’connell
John A. Hughes
Grand Lodge
R. Clarence Jones
C. Walter Soost
Vincl Claims Cure For Chronic Cough Builds Up Strength
Mrs Olivia Parham of East Durham North Carolina reports a two year chronic cough vanished after taking Vincl. The tonic claims to combine cod liver oil with iron to rebuild a run down system and offers a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia Parham
East Durham
N. C
Vinci
SE TV
Diabetes cure claim via Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound
An advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a specific diabetes treatment. It claims to reduce sugar and uric acid, restore kidney strength, and relieve frequent urination and related symptoms with cures claimed for many patients. Available for $1 per bottle from Van Antwerp Drug Co in Mobile Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Mobile
Ala
van Antwerp Drug Co
Express
Honduran water works sale discussed with Cefalu
Captain John B Cefalu, visiting Mobile from New Orleans, may dispose of his Honduran water works plant at Puerto Cortez. He offered the gravity system to the government for 80000 dollars, with arbitration discussed as a possible path to settlement. The concession included a house tax and a temporary shutdown after tax resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harald
Puerto Cortez
Honduras
John B. Cefalu
Cefalu
Mobile
New Orleans
Bonilla
Dodson's Liver Tone replaces calomel in court pleas
Warning about calomel mercury dangers and salivation urges readers to try Dodson's Liver Tone. The vegetable liquid promises a safer liver boost with no dietary limits and appeals to both children and adults. A fifty cent bottle is sold by druggists and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Resinol Ointment and Soap Publicized for Skin Relief
Thousands relieved from eczema and itching after using Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. Ad promises instant itch stop and complete eruption clearing at low cost and offers free trial by parcel post from Resinol Dept. 5-S, Baltimore. Doctors nationwide have prescribed it for eighteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. 5-S
Resinol
Baltimore
United States
Cefalu’s Bananas Ties Boosted Puerto Cortez Trade
The Hon duran government agreed to assist Mr Cefalu in securing his rights resuming service. Cefalu was a leading banana importer from the Puerto Cortez district and helped develop Mobile Puerto Cortez commercial ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cefalu
Puerto Cortez
Mobile
Mutinous Arab Soldiers Shot at Gallipoli
Fifty mutinous Arab troops guarding Gallipoli and the Dardanelles were executed as an example. The men, drawn from Asia Minor, mutinied due to extreme cold and claimed numbness prevented them from fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Constantinople
Gallipoli
Dardanelles Straits
Asia Minor
Heads of Department Stores summoned in wage inquiry
A Chicago committee investigating white slavery subpoenas the heads of major department stores and mail order houses to testify on wages paid to women and girls and the relation of earnings to living costs. The hearing may last several days as testimony is sought from employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Kidney Disease Declared Incurable Yet Now Treatable
A medical writers' claim that chronic kidney trouble is incurable is challenged by census data showing rising deaths from kidney disease and high Bright's Disease rates. The article notes a new treatment now curable in many cases with good heart health, promoting Fulton’s Renal Compound via Van Antwerp Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Fulton
van Antwerp Drug Company, Incorporated
Chicago vice inquiry sent to nineteen witnesses across states
Lieutenant Governor Barrett O'Hara chairs the investigation into Chicago vice districts. He has subpoenaed nineteen witnesses familiar with the underworld and has written to governors and legislatures in more than forty states seeking cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Barrett O'Hara
Vacant Lot Listings Near Government Street
A vacant lot on Government Street Heights one square from Government Street is offered at 250 dollars. Additional lot on West Plum 4th 8 Lyons Street spans 560 by 103 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government St. Heights
Government St
W. Plum
Lyons
Terms to Suit Purchasers. Numerous city dwellings for sale
Elegant two story frame No 65 northern street eight rooms linen closet and all modern conveniences Terraced lot 105 feet front by 248 feet deep One story frame dwelling 898 Dauphin street north side Pine and Hallet street seven rooms hall gas electric lights hot and cold water Lot 50x120 with garage Price 6200 One story frame dwelling No 760 Augusta street second east of Charles street Lot 650x120 House has six rooms bath storage room large pantry Cottage in yard Price 3500 One story frame dwelling west Catherine Blain avenue five rooms and all modern conveniences Large lots price 2200 One story cottage east Bayou three Ns Augusta streets hall five rooms bath all modern conveniences Prices 2100 One story frame dwelling south side of Government street second west of Dexter avenue hall six rooms bath and all modern conveniences Lot WE 850 running through to Church street Price to suit One story frame dwelling No 210 South Jackson street eight rooms bath and all modern conveniences Garage and servants room in yard See us at once for a price of this place Two story frame dwelling and lot on Elmira street between Rapier and Regina avenue Eight rooms bath and all modern conveniences Prices 4750 Two story eight room dwelling west side of Michigan avenue second south of Texas street All modern conveniences Lot 650x180 Prices 6300 We have houses and lots for sale at all prices in all parts of the city We have helped others to buy homes why not let us help you
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Stret
Dauphin Street
Pine and Hallet Street
Augusta Street
Charles Street
Government Street
Dexter Avenue
Church Street
South Jackson Street
Elmira Street
Rapier
Regina Avenue
Michigan Avenue
Texas Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Interstate Commission
Railroads
Hungary
Foley
A. S. Jones
Lee Pharmacy
Chico
Calif
Baker
THE
Mobile Elks
Morrill & Lyons
ST. Francis ST
Segerts
J. B. Cefalu
Calomel
Gov. O'Hara
Illinois
Tutt’s
Southern Realty Co
B. F. Adams
Dauphin St
Bienville Square
Edward M. Bailey
Bell
Title Insurance CO
ST. Joseph Street
W. H. Cooper
Mobile, Ala
PMM
Dr. Fi la Tapia
Thames & Batre
N. W
Ann and
Texas Sts
Ann Street
S. S. State St
W. Pine St
S. S. State
S. Basil
EB. Kennedy St
W. Semmes Ave
N. Hamilton St
Monroe
E. Stocking St
Montgomery, 2Nd
E. Marine St
Old Shell Road
Gilbert St
W. Calhoun St
Yuille
ST. Francis
North Royal Street
DR. Brown
Cridit
Lurmber Co
Horton
van Antwerp Building
Ballweg
Air Man
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!