Alabama Passes New Child Labor Law and Considers Abolishing Prison Inspector
The Alabama legislature approved a comprehensive child labor law praised by Owen R. Lovejoy as placing the state at the forefront of Southern limits on youth work. He warned abolition of the prison inspector would cripple enforcement, noting the inspector’s staff is essential for inspections and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Senate
Owen R. Lovejoy
National Child Labor Committee
Lovejoy
South Carolina
Georgia
Mr. Lovejoy
House
How to Keep Healthy Fresh Air for Sleep Rooms
A wise saying favors fresh air over suffocating rooms. One slightly opened window provides enough turnover to avoid morning stuffiness. Proper air circulation makes sleepers feel strong and refreshed upon waking, while poor circulation leads to discomfort. Try it.
Spring Era Brings Turn of Fortune for All
The note reflects a belief that spring brings change for coal sealers and others, acknowledging that everyone faces both good and bad luck as seasons turn.
Evolution of Export Cotton
The Item showcases two photos of cotton bales being prepared for export using the Mobile Warehouse and Compress Company's hydraulic press, the only one in the United States. The compact bales save space in ship holds, drawing attention from exporters and a New Orleans delegation visiting Mobile to observe the process. The machine is hailed as top-notch in cotton compression for export.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New Orleans
St Patrick’s Day Observance With Military Band Parade
Mobile Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians marks St Patrick’s Day with a parade led by a U S Army band from Fort Barancas Florida and the Thirty Ninth Company Coast Artillery from Fort Morgan One hundred twenty strong. The event includes religious services at St Patrick’s Church and a city parade following. Oscar W Underwood aids in securing the band and supports the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Division
Order of Hibernians
Ireland
United States Army
Eighth Company
Co. A. C
Fort Barancas
Fla
Thirty-ninth Company
Virginia Cattle Fear Foot and Mouth Disease Spread
A Richmond report warns foot and mouth disease may have appeared among dairy cattle supplying the city. The Virginian notes Virginia’s large dairy and livestock investments create genuine alarm, yet farmers are willing to act for public health and resist wholesale herd slaughter without clear evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Richmond Virginian
Virginia
Vacant Lot Cultivators Seek Self Support
Citizens joining the Home Garden Association plan to cultivate vacant city lots to earn wages and support their families. They request work opportunities near home on unused land, while inviting charities to refer only those able to work, with nonworking applicants removed from aid lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Garden Association
Easter Preparations Show City Merchants Ready
Local merchants advertise extensive Easter arrangements in daily notices. The flotilla of ads signals abundant stock and readiness for holiday shoppers as the city gears up for the season.
Timely fountain memorial proposal by Capt Alba
Captain Alba urges replacement of a fountain at Dau Phin and Spring Hill to honor Mobile’s son Hannis Taylor. He offers to fund a new fountain and inscription, hoping neighbors lend influence to complete the memorial for animals and the public, despite illness and burial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alba
Hannis Taylor
Dau Phin
Spring Hill Avenue
Mobile
P. F. Alba
College men urged for summer military camps as defense aid
Washington report notes twenty five universities support using colleges as a recruiting ground for soldier material. Dr Hibben cites War Department summer camps for college men as efficient five week programs to instill military knowledge without turning students into professional soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Princeton
Hibben
War Department
Leonard Wood
United States Army
Abba Patrol to Attend Shrine Fete in Orleans Friday
The divan and patrol of Abba Temple will visit Jerusalem Temple in New Orleans next Friday March 19. Officers and members depart Louisville and Nashville at 6 45 AM with a special rate secured. Shriners may contact Potentate C A L Johnstone or Representative Thomas J Young to join.
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Abba Temple
Oasis of Jerusalem
New Orleans
Jerusalem
Louisville
Nashville
C. A. L. Johnstone
Thomas J. Young
Reckless Driving Charge Dismissed Against Courtney
J P Courtney was discharged in the recorder's court on Saturday on a reckless driving charge after a fatal accident on outer Government Street. Thomas R Busby, a Theodore farmer, died when Courtney's automobile struck his wagon at midnight as he carried vegetables to the city. There were no witnesses or complainant. The rear wagon had no light and mist reduced visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Courtney
Thomas R. Busby
Theodore
Recorder’s Court
Mr. Busby
Government Street
Canning Factory Seen As Result Of Local Campaign
Brewton Alabama on March 18 reports a leading local capitalist has offered to pay half the cost of an up to date canning factory. The effort follows a campaign to diversify crops in Escambia County and indicates Brewton will gain a canning plant. Fertilizer sales are down as farmers adjust to less cotton acreage this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewton
Ala
Esecambia
Mobile Man Suffering TB in New York Hospital
Chief of Police Frank W. Crenshaw received a wire from Superintendent Faurot of the New York detective department stating that Joseph Jennett of Mobile is confined to Bellevue hospital in New York City with tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Crenshaw
Faurot
New York Detective Department
Joseph Jennett
Mobile
Bellevue Hospital
White Sox Defeat Dodgers in 4 2 Exhibition Victory
Hi Jasper pitched well for the White Sox as Los Angeles fell 4 to 2. The Sox pounded Perritt for 13 hits with Lena Blackburn going 4 for 5 at the plate. Jasper and Schalk shared pitching duties for Chicago while Perritt and Boles and Brooks appeared for the Dodgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sox
Los Angeles
Jasper
Sox
Perritt
Lena Blackburn
Iaty
Angeles
Schalk
Ch . Perritt
Boles
Brooks
U Finnen
Mobile County Fish and Game Preserve Association Organizes
The Mobile County Fish and Game Preserve Association forms to conserve local game and fish resources and promote the area as a pleasure ground. It aims to balance fishing as an occupation and pastime, align with state and national conservation laws, and attract visitors and new citizens to boost regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile County
Mobile County Fish and Game Preserve Association
Mobile County Game and Fish Preserve Association
Florida
Gulf States
Mississippi
America
Mission Continues at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
The Catholic mission at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception continues this week under Fathers Finnerty and Clark. Two sermons are planned today 10:30 a.m. by Fr Clark and tonight by Fr Finnerty. Large crowds attend morning masses and the holy hour Saturday night. The mission ends Sunday evening March 21 with further sermons and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Fathers I*innerty
Clark
Father Finnerty
E. J. Hackett
St. Patrick
Finnerty
Able Clarke County Minister to Wed
A marriage license was issued to Rev J H Creighton and Mrs Lizzie Henson of Clarke County. The ceremony will be at the bride’s home near Coffeeville on Monday morning March 15. Creighton is a veteran Baptist minister and longtime clerk of the association for over thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whatley
Ala
J. H. Creighton
Lizzie KD
Henson
Mobile Coca Cola Team Organized for First Game at Benedict
Manager C M Harris announces the Coca Cola baseball team is organized and ready for its first game today March 14 at Benedict's diamond against a picked nine led by F Touart. Players include Martin Glover Wilcox Howell Steber Soutullo Benedick Soutullo Cazalas Switzer Diamond Nordine Wahl Andra. Teams seeking dates may call Bell 481 or Home 21 at 12 noon or 6 pm and ask for Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Harris
Coca-Cola
Benedict's Diamond
F. Touart
Harris
Cocoa-Cola
Martin
Glover
Wilcox
Howell
Steber
T. Soutullo
Benedick
M. Soutullo
Cazalas
Switzer
Diamond
Nordine
Wahl
Andra
Bell
Excursion Steamer Cessna Heads to Fort Blakely
Hundreds plan to ride the steam powered excursion steamer Charles E Cessna to Fort Blakely on the Tensas river this afternoon. The trip offers a water route to the historic last Confederate stronghold near Mobile, one of the region's key yet rarely visited sites. The Cessna will depart from the foot of Dauphinage near the river.
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Cessna
Fort Blakely
Tensas
Charles E. Cessna
Mobile
Old Fort Blakely
Daupata
Opportunities for Unemployed Seek Info and Help
Detailed information on permanent employment opportunities provided free by the U.S. Immigration Service Distribution Branch in Mobile Alabama. Listings include farm work in Georgia Twiggs and Mathews counties, Tennessee Hickman County, Virginia Hanover and Summers counties, West Virginia Summers, with terms such as board and lodging, pay per month, per week or per day, language requirements, and transportation advances.
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U. 8S
Immigration Service
Federal Building
Mobile
Ala
Bl&w
B&l
Hgf&m
Georgia
Faversham County
Twiggs County
Tennessee
Hickman County
Nashville
Virginia
Hanover County
Mathews County
West Virginia
Summers County
Larceny Charges Loom Over Whigham Banks
In Valdosta Georgia on March 13 J T Culpepper and W T Crawford were named permanent receivers for the Bank of Whigham and the State Bank of Whigham with D G McNair as advisor. Warrants accuse Cashier E B Stapleton Assistant Cashier J B Pierce and ex President O C Spence of larceny after trust. Directors also under warrants. Custody bonds set at 2000 dollars each. Depositors face total losses estimated at 65000 to 70000 as investigations continue into the missing funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
J. T. Culpepper
W. T. Crawford
Bank of Whigham
State Bank of Whigham
D. G. McNair
E. B. Stapleton
J. B. Pierce
O. C. Spence
Whigham Bank
Thomas
Fraternal K and L of S Mobile Council meets in regular session
Fraternal K and L of S Mobile Council Knights and Ladies of Security met at their hall on Dauphin and Jackson streets Friday March 12 with strong representation from both members and especially the ladies. A ways and means committee was appointed to perfect plans and by laws for the local sick and accident plan. Three candidates were initiated and seven membership applicants were balloted favorably. District Manager George L Clinton spoke on Baldwin and Mobile counties and launched the red and blue member drive with a sixty day dispensation to enroll many new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Council
Dauphin and
Jackson Streets
Knight O
Pistole
George L. Clinton
Baldwin
Mobile
Sir Knight Clinton
Central Trades Council Holds Regular Meeting March 10 1915
Large turnout of delegates and visitors attend the Central Trades Council meeting chaired by President Max Rathberger. Reports on organization legislation and building are approved. Frank Riemann named conductor and R D Hill added to the Executive Board. Women's Auxiliary revival discussed. committee to study the matter named. Senators Bankhead and White send courtesies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Trades Council
Max Rathberger
Frank Riemann
Musicians’ Federation
R. D. Hill
Carpenters’ Local Union
William Pollard
Charles J. Clancy
DeSha Nielan
Bankhead
White
Pearson Band Joins Mobile Music Union
Mobile Local No. 407 of the American Federation of Musicians admitted the Pearson Band and Orchestra, eighteen members, at a Friday meeting led by Frank Riemann. Speakers from the Central Trades Council praised the move as revitalizing union activity and fellowship among musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Central Trades Council
Mobile Local No. 407
American Federation , of Musicians
Pearson Band and Orchestra
Hall of
Mobile Local
St. Francis Street
Pearson Band and
Buckatunna Field Day Draws Large Crowd
Buckatunna Mississippi March 18 field day contests for beat 5 drew a large crowd from east Mississippi. County and district candidates attended delivering addresses at a public picnic enjoyed throughout the day.
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Buckatunna
Bucatunna
Miss
East Mississippi
Villa forces gain full control of Coahuila region
Washington dispatch says Villistas have occupied Piedras Negras and gained control of the coal region of Coahuila. Trains run Sabinas to Torreon, stores reopen, fiat money accepted. Carranza orders gunboats to Progreso, threatens land and sea occupation, while food shortages appear in Sonora amid Villista and Carrancista forces.
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Washington
Villistag
Coahuila
Piedras Negras
Blocker
State Department
Sabinas
Torreon
Silliman
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Zaragosa
Progreso
Nine traffic violators fined in recorder's court
Nine offenders were arraigned Saturday afternoon in the recorder's court and fined varied sums. Kohlman paid 1 dollar or two days for undimmed auto lights. Lindell was fined 10 dollars or twenty days for speeding. Blackburn faced 5 dollars or ten days for passing a street car. Barnes and Cobbins each paid 10 dollars or twenty days for speeding. Henry Wilson was fined 25 dollars or fifty days for reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s Court
W. H. Kohlman
George Lindell
J. D. Blackburn
G. E. Barnes
P. L. Cobbins
Henry Wilson
Six Fords Sold as Roadsters Arrive Tuesday
Mr L G Adams of Adams Machinery and Manufacturing Co reports six Ford cars sold this past week to Dr E L Knight Lucedale Miss E Kraft Mobile L B Freehand Mobile T A Hatter Creola Ala Mrs Louise Legree Dog River and W M Conty Pascagoula Miss The new roadsters will arrive in Mobile by Tuesday and are drawing attention at the Home Products Exhibit and the company sales room on Royal Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Adams
Adams Machinery and Manufacturing Company
Ford
E. L. Knight
Lucedale
Miss
E. Kraft
Mobile
L. B. Freehand
T. A. Hatter
Creola
Ala
Louise Legree
Dog River
W. M. Conty
Pascagoula
Murderers Confess in Delaware Police Case
Peter Karkas and Bernard Montvid confessed to the February 28 murder of Rev. Joseph Zee bris, priest of the Lithuanian church in New Britain Connecticut, and his house keeper. They are also held in Wilmington for the murder of a policeman last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Peter Karkas
Bernard Montvid
Joseph Zeebris
New Britain
Boyles Proposes School Garden Project and Referendum
Aubrey Boyles urged school garden development on adjacent lots at Old Shell Road school during a School Improvement Association meeting. The association took preliminary action, with Boyles also representing the Home Gardens Association. A parents referendum on a permanent school building name was set, with Baxter chairing a committee to present results to the school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Road
Aubrey Boyles
School Improvement Association
Boyles
Home Gardens Association
Baxter
Old Shell Road
Murphy
Parsons
Japan admits dispatching troops to China amid mobilization rumors
March 13 report says Japan is sending mixed divisions to Tsing Tao and troops to Tien Tsin and Korea. Officials cite annual replacements and deny China negotiations or an ultimatum. Censorship remains strict as rumors cause public excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torio
Japan
China
Tsing Tao
Tien Tsin
Korea
Manchuria
Foreign Office
Pekin
Birmingham jitney claims first victim
Birmingham Alabama March 13 The first fatal jitney accident in the city occurred Friday afternoon at the corner of Twentieth Street and Avenue B South. James Powers a colored boy was struck and killed. B H Bailey the jitney driver will be investigated by the coroner to determine fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Twentieth Street
Avenue B
James Powers
B. H. Bailey
Jitneys in Kansas City and Mobile Increase Fares
Some one time jitneys in Kansas City have begun charging two jitneys or 10 cents for short trips from terminal to 12th street. In Mobile a vehicle runs from three apartment houses to a leading department store, asking 25 cents for a round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Terminal Station
12Th Street
Royal
Broad Street
Mobile
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EM CO. Inc
St. Emanuel St
Mobile, Ala
Associated Press Report International News Service Member
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C—O ¥-Smith CO
Ion Building
Chicago
TELEP
A.B. C. Auditor's
People’s Forum
ABBA
Orleans
Courtney
New York City
P. W. Maer
Clarke County
U. S. Department OF Labor
Bureau OF Immigration
Division OF Information
K. and
Federation of Musicians
VILLA
Jitney
Haas Bros
Southern Market
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