Lower coal rate petition granted by Alabama commission
The Alabama Public Service Commission partly grants a petition for lower coal rates from the Birmingham district to Lovick on the Southern Railway. Groups 1 and 3 see a 30 cent rate, while Group 2 remains at 40 cents. The commission also rejects requests by railroads for certain rate advances and a coal rate revision from mines to stations. Attorney General will aid Cheney prosecution. Alabama schools urged to join the Southern Military Training Camp at Fort Oglethorpe July 5 to August 8 with officer supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
State Public Service Commission
Birmingham
Lovick
Southern Railway
Southern
Alabama
Seaboard Air Line
Cheney
William L. Martin
J. Fritz Thompson
Centerville
Fourth Circuit
John C. Cheney
State Departtment of Agriculture and Industries
Lede Cowart
State Military Department
Southern Military Training Camp
United States War Department
Fort Oglethorpe
G F. Hubbard
Alabama National Guard
Know Your City Trip To Power Plant Today
The Know Your City committee of the Chamber of Commerce led by Joseph G Espalla will visit the Mobile Light and Railroad Company plant at Monroe Park this afternoon. A tour of the power plant on Commerce Street follows with a special car at Bienville Square ready to depart at 2 30 promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
Monroe Park
Chamber of Commerce
Joseph G. Espalla
Commerce Street
J. Howard Wilson
Bienville Square
Chancery Court Orders and Decrees on April Dates
The court listed cases before Judge Thomas H. Smith including decrees pro confesso reset dates and motions. Matters involve Watters estate trustee changes, Gough Read case reset, Coe vs Wood Product Co motion on submission, and guardian ad litem appointment for minors. Adjournment noted until April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Court
Thomas H. Smith
J. A. Watters
First National Bank
National City Bank
Charles Chaney
Julia A. Chaney
W. J. Berry
I. R. Hedges
J. A. Phillips
John Demarest
William
William Quigley
Frank L. Roche
Daniel Fowler
Daniel van Antwerp
Thomas Phillips
Virginia’ L. McKinstry
Alex
McKinstry
J. W. Metcalf
John H. Pankey
J. S. Barrett Lumber Company
Tracey Spaulding
Deaths and Funerals Joseph A Calcina
Joseph A Calcina a retired bookkeeper died Tuesday night at 7 20 at his Mobile home 116 South Cedar after two months illness He was 71 and survived by five daughters and three sons The funeral is set for Thursday at 10 am from the home and 10 30 am at the Cathedral
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Calcina
South Cedar Street
Gertrude
Inez
Mary Frances Calcina
Mobile
R. B. Jablonwski, Jr
New Orleans
W. G. Paul
Birming Ala
Joseph N. P. Calcina
Edward Lee
Theodore
Delphine Braun
Belle Calcina
Atlanta, Ga
Emma Boykin
Henry Calcina
Lenten Services Begin at St Matthews Catholic Church
Lenten devotions start Wednesday at 7 30 p m at St Matthews Catholic Church with rosary sermon and benediction. The sermon centers on Remember man that dust thou art and unto dust thou shalt return. Holy ashes placed on foreheads of children at 3 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthews’s Catholic Church
Gren
Verdun Battle Rages as French Regain Trenches
French forces recaptured sections of trenches lost in Champagne while Verdun’s battle intensified with a second, larger German offensive. Reports say heavy German masses struck west of the Meuse and in the Woevre, seizing Fresnes and advancing on Hill No. 265, Regneville, and surrounding terrain as French defenses rigidly hold key lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champagne
Verdun
Goose Hill
Douumont
Meuse
Woevre
Fresnes
Regneville
Bethincourt
Cote de L’oie
le Morte Homme
Corbeaux
Cumieres
Russians Aid In Trebizond Advance On Turkish Positions
Russian Black Sea coast maneuvers push forces east of Trebizond, with landing parties joining coastal troops. Fleet outruns land forces to strike flank and rear, taking Atina and Mapavra as progress toward Risa continues, despite rugged mountains hindering frontal attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London
Black Sea
Trebizond
Sivas
Anatoline
Atina
Mapavra
Risa
City adopts fly trap ordinance to curb flies
Mobile city commission approves require ment that restaurants and stables install fly traps. Each trap must hold at least 2160 cubic inches and be baited with fish meat or molasses. daily fly destruction is mandated and violations carry $1 to $10 fines. Health department plans a pilot with fifty traps downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat J. Lyons
Harry Pillans
Kaz Schwarz
Schwarz
Department of Public Health
City Health Department
Laz Schwarz
Mobile
DeFuniak
President Wilson pleased with House vote signals submarine contest
President Wilson in the White House cabinet room expressed gratitude as the House vote showed strong support. Alabama senators and representatives lined up solidly for Wilson, aligning the entire Alabama delegation with the president amid a tense congressional moment likened to a war eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Spain
Wilson
White House
Marriage Licenses Issued By Probate Court This Week
The probate court issued several marriage licenses on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Names include White LeRoy Simmons and Laura Louise Downing Luther N Roberts and Kate Massingill Joseph P Stallworth and Georgia B Richard Charles Andrew Jackson and Bessie Wallace Heitt Edward Rosson and Minnie Williams Dr W H Oates and Mrs Belle Davis Gilbert Frank Trueman and Leola Irene Darnell Cecil C Houston and Ethel Lorena nt Eddie Broadford and Trudie Belle May Grant Chatman and Ethel Tucker Gertrude Tate and Mattie Chastang John Randolph and Millie Thomas Joe Farrell and Erwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Simmons
Laura Louise Downing
Luther N. Roberts
Kate Massingill
Joseph P. Stallworth
Georgia B. Richard
Charles Andrew Jackson
Bessie Wallace Heitt
Edward Rosson
Minnie Williams
W. H. Oates
Belle Davis Gilbert
Frank Trueman
Leola Irene Damrell
Cecil C. Houston
Ethel Lorenant
Eddie Broadford
Trudie
Belle May
Grant Chatman
Ethel Tucker
Gertrude Tate
Mattie Chastang
John Randolph
Millie Thomas
Joe Farrell
Erwin
Germany Defends U-Boat Policy Against British Blockade
The German government argues that Britain blocks neutral trade and arms merchant ships to attack submarines violating international law. It cites American notes, calls on neutral powers to press for disarmament, and urges U S support for Germany's view amid the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
England
Great Britain
Washington
United States
Alfies
Gibson Stands Trial On Embezzlement Charge
Frank W. Gibson former cashier of United Fruit Company's Mobile office faced city court on Wednesday charged with embezzling 900 dollars from the company. He pleaded not guilty and is defended by attorney B. B. Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Gibson
United Fruit Company
B., B. Chamberlain
Wheat on Farms March 1 Report
Washington March 8. Agriculture department says 241 717 000 bushels of wheat, 23.9 percent of the 1915 crop, remained on farms March 1, with about 6 17 percent shipped from counties. Corn 1 128 773 000 bushels, 37.3 percent on farms, 18.6 percent shipped, 71.3 percent merchantable. Oats 596 600 000 bushels, 38.7 percent on farms, 30 percent shipped. Also, John Gunnerson pleaded guilty to violating the prohibition law and paid 50 dollars and costs. PB Goldberger case nolle pressed. other docket dispositions listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
John Gunnerson
Inferior Criminal Court
PB. Goldberger
Nolle
Walter Jones
Southern Railway
Albert Jones
Francis Jenkins
Willie Hamilton
Real Estate Transfers and Cold Remedy Ad
Real estate transfers list transfers: L L Brannon and wife to Cc W Stringfellow for 105 dollars in section 25 township 2 south range 4 west. Mrs C F Davis to C W Stringfellow for 1100 dollars in section 2 township 3 south range 4 west. Cc W Shoub et als to R M Dyer for 50 dollars in section 28 township 4 south range 2 west. Throw Off Colds and Prevent Grip ad promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE with GROVE'S signature on box. 2e-Adye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L Brannon
Cc. W. Stringfellow
C. F. Davis
C. W. Stringfellow
Cc. W. Shoub
Et Als
R. M. Dyer
GROVE
Marine Movements At Port Aboard Warships And Vessels
The torpedo boat Worden prepares to depart with an accompanying aircraft on Wednesday or Thursday. The schooner Carrié Strong sails for Cienfuegos with 350 000 feet of lumber. Banan of United Fruit leaves for Barrios. Tallapoosa heads to Key West for four months with monthly calls. Terry ordered to depart Friday, destination undisclosed. Alamo ships general merchandise and passengers to New York via Key West and Tampa. City of Mobile exits for up Alabama river with freight and passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worden
Carrié Strong
Cienfuegos
Banan
United Fruit Company
Barrios
Coast Guard
Tallapoosa
Key West
Terry
Alamo
Mallory Line
New York
Tampa
Fla
Mobile
Alabama River
Wilson Defends Overseas Trade Rights Policy
Assistant Secretary E F Sweet warns that cutting foreign trade would flood the U S with surplus cotton and push wheat prices below production costs. He argues peaceful commerce depends on neutral rights at sea, with President Wilson insisting foreign commerce protection over honor alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Sweet
United States
Britain
John Bull
U. K
Wilson
U. S
Congress
Selmians Charged With Embezzlement In Alabama
Selmians charged with embezzling 500 dollars from Marion Junction Mercantile Company. J. Fred Olive, member, posted 1000 dollar bond in Selma Alabama and spent the night in the county jail on a warrant from a fellow company member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma, Ala
J. Fred Olive
Marion Junction Mercantile Company
Vessels in Port List of ships and destinations in harbor
A port listing shows vessels including Northwestern Livietta Oscar G Gotee M. Grant S. Hall Florence Credick Melba Margaret G Silver Queen Thomas R. Garland Lizzie BE Dennison Gen. 8. B. Holabird Tallapoosa Worden City of Mobile Ollinger Rose Docks Foot Canal Street Schooners Fort Id gi Key West Rebecca R. Douglass Ladd Mercedes Carrie A Lane Marston Martinique B. W. L Josephine Magee Edna V. Pickels Bodden Whitney & Co Wandman McDade Havana Moragues Lumber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar G
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Gotee M. Grant
S. Hall
A. Kimball
Cate Strong
Florence Credick
Melba
Ol ‘ Margaret G
Rebecca R. Douglass
Ladd
Mercedes
Carrie A. Lane
Marston
Martinique
B. W. L Josephine
Magee
New York
Edna V. Pickels
Bodden
Whitney & Co
Wandman
McDade
Havana
Moragues Lumber Co
Vermont approves local option by large margin
Vermont voters approved local option by 13 164 in a statewide referendum. The prohibitory amendment, first enacted in 1852 and repealed in 1908, failed 31 665 to 18 508. All counties except Orleans favored local option. direct primaries also passed by 3 700. Twenty three cities shifted to license, seven towns changed to wet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Orleans
Prohibitory Campaign Committee
Anti-Saloon League
Man Injured by Float After Night Parade Collision
A. Gudo of 4 Kennedy Street was struck by a float from the Order of Myths on Tuesday night at Conceptions and Government Streets. He was dragged under the wheels, suffering a broken rib a displaced collarbone and multiple bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gudo
Kennedy Street
Order of Myths
Conceptions
Government Streets
Gudo
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Public Service Commission
WeGaisTsave St
Cincinnati
Everett True
Brother
Hays Ag
Berlin
Gibson
Marine News
U.S
Selmian
Vessal
Veecseees
Livietta
Ital
Seeseeres Ee
B. Holabird Senet
City of Mobile
John Quill
Ollinger & Rose Docks
Sucuee Foot Canal Street
Fort Id
A. Carney
Sesusees
Daphne
Soicp
Apollo
Ollinger & Bruce Docks
Turner
Gulf Dry Docks
Kansas City
Ollinger & Bruce
Ream Stream K
Chickasabogue Creek
U. S&s
N. Docks
Municipal
Municipal Docks
Bay
Dauphin St
Harbor
Dauphin Street
Fairhope
Mobile Bound
Eac
Vermont
Horlick
Gas Service
Ness Affairs
E. O. Zadek Jewelry Co
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