Flood Strikes Mobile Pensacola Route Reopens Some
Flooding disrupts L and N service between Mobile and Montgomery with washouts near Flomaton Evergreen and Burnt Corn. Trains rerouted via Selma to Montgomery while repairs continue and officials forecast possible resumption by Tuesday night. Road damage across Conecuh county cited with bridges washed away and losses exceeding one hundred thousand dollars.
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Flomaton
Brewton
Evergreen
Louisville and Nashville
Mobile
Montgomery
Selma
Flo- Maton
Pensacola
John Rose
Bose
Ala
Conecuh
Many Families Are Homeless by Georgia Floods
The Ocmulgee river flood near Macon submerged hundreds of acres of bottom land and drowned thousands of head of cattle. One person died in Macon and about fifty families along the riverbanks were left homeless as water levels receded. Reports from Augusta note streets drying while the Savannah River fell from 35 feet two inches to 34 feet. Local interurban tracks were washed up in North Augusta.
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Associated Press
Macon
Ocmulee
Ocmulgee
Augusta
Savannah
Lacy’s Shortage Deepens in Convict Department Probe
In Montgomery Alabama authorities probe cancelled checks connected to a 29 000 purchase from the Speigner mill in 1911. The effort centers on Theo Lacy and whether others helped obtain funds, with banks tracing a six thousand dollar check processed outside Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
Cincinnati
Speigner’s
Capitol
Owever
Theo. Lacy
Mob wrecks Red Bank five and ten store over Saint Patrick’s Day displays
A mob gathered in Red Bank New Jersey tore down Saint Patrick’s Day souvenirs in a five and ten cent store. Parish priest demanded removal as crowds smashed windows counters and goods. About two hundred people were involved in the desecration and destruction of items deemed sacred.
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Associated Press
Red Bank
N. J
Senate confirms all appointees except Dr Neill
In a short executive session the senate confirmed all civil appointments by President Wilson. The only exception is Dr Charles P Neill commissioner of labor, which remained pending before a committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Charles P. Neill
President receives suffrage delegation urging constitutional amendment
A suffrage committee presented a national effort to President Wilson in Washington urging a federal constitutional amendment. Wilson voiced no firm decision yet while noting many pressing issues for Congress and stating he does not want action on suffrage to signal his overall stance. The group pressed the urgency of immediate federal action and cited Wilson's own writings on political liberty.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Wilson
Congress
Ida Husted Harper
New York
National Woman’s Suffrage Association
Harvey W Wiley
Housekeepers’ Alliance
Claude V. Stone
Representative Stone
Iinois
Bartlett Dixon
Alice Paul
Congressional
Harper
Providence
Convict Department Inquiry Open To Public In Montgomery
Governor O Neal orders a statewide public probe into the convict department starting March 18 at 10 a m in the railroad commission office. Chief Examiner C E McCall will direct the hearing with witness summons and full newspaper access, aiming for expansive publicity and testimony beginning with bank officials and attaches.
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Montgomery
Ala
Capitol
O’neal
Railroad Commission
Public Accounts
C. E
McCall
Geveraere
Department of Pet
State Railroad Commission
Save the Labels and Win Prize Plan for Church Fund
A plan encourages households to save product labels from merchants and manufacturers. The labels will be exchanged for votes to support a Sunday School or similar institution, with a top prize of $1,000 in cash for the organization or society that garners the most votes. Individual efforts are small but collective action could win funding.
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Lodge
Jeharity
Erapéa
Weather Forecast For Alabama And Mobile
The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions tonight and through the week. Light easterly winds are expected with settled skies.
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Amigeus
Legal Examination Notice Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a legal examination starting Tuesday March 16 at 10 am with powers to compel attendance and the production of documents. Names appear garbled, referencing a governor and examiner, but details are unclear.
McCombs May Accept France Ambassadorship
Washington reports Intimations that National Chairman McCombs may become ambassador to France. Rapid progress with the Democratic national committee suggests he could depart abroad within a month and possibly retain the chairmanship, returning before the next presidential campaign to resume political duties.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilte House
McCombs
France
Democratic National Committee
President Wears Shamrock With John Redmond Pride
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson wore a shamrock lapel sprig for St Patrick's Day. Secretary Tumulty ensured officials and staff wore shamrocks sent by Irish leader John E Redmond. Joseph Daniels and Secretary Wilson shared the festive sprigs during the day.
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Washington
Wilson
Joseph Patrick Tumulty
St. P. K's
Tumulty
John E. Redmond
Pariament
Joseph Daniels
Navy
Vane
Tumuity
Mobile Boosters Celebrate Gulf Coast Shoppers Train Visit
One hundred twelve boosters toured gulf coast cities from Mobile to Gulfport for the inauguration of the first gulf coast shoppers train into Mobile. They distributed advertising material and souvenirs, filled every seat on a four coach train, and praised the event as a boon to Mobile and allied towns. Conductor A M Doyle and Engineer D B Booth led the trip with a tight schedule and brief stops at key towns.
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Mobile
Gulf Coast
Gulfport
A. M. Doyle
D. B. Booth
Mobile Boosters
Mobile delegation buoyant over gulf coast trip and new shoppers train
Chairman Jacob Reiss of the Retail Merchants' Committee says the gulf coast trip after departing Biloxi was crucial for Mobile commerce. Mayor Laz Schwarz and President W. E H. Armbrecht praise the reception, mutual cooperation, and hoped-for far reaching benefits from boosting Mobile's trade territory.
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Jacob Reiss
Retail Merchants’ Committee
Chamber Commerce and Business League
Biloxi
Mobile
Gulf Coast
Laz Schwarz
Yaconti
W. E H. Armbrecht
Obile
I. Heidenheimer
Mayor Schwarz
L. C. Irvine
W. H. Armbrecht
W. T. McGowin
Reiss Mercantile Company
Solomon Rosen
Louis Lowenthal
Frank Weiman
C.D. Kenny Tea Company
Jake Simon
Simon Shoe Store
R. E. Williams
Mobile Coca-Cola Bottling Company
W. H. Reynolds
Reynolds
Musi House
Leo Rooney
Reynalds Music House
A. P. Smith
Norfolk and Western Railway
H. G. Duffee
Bauer Drug Store
R. B. Wright
Mobile Gas Company
H. G. Hanson
J. R. Ball
Mobile Coal Company
A.C. Tonsmeire
City Bank A Trust ‘Company
John Jossen
Ty Bank and Trust Company
Hmile
Southern Railway
G. E. Newnam
G. A. Maloney
C. B. Bartee
Bartes Real Estate Co
H. C. Geron
Smith’s Bakery
Walter Mitchell
Columbia Ice Cream
Bank and Trust Co
Zimmern Grain Co
Parker Brothers
Reiss Mercantile Co
Gulfport Boosters Reach Biloxi After Coast Washout
A weary Gulfport booster party arrives at the Great Southern Hotel after rail washouts delay the return from Biloxi. The group, led by Biloxi Chamber of Commerce, is welcomed with speeches urging cooperation and Gulf coast unity amid a crowded list of visiting firms and local sponsors.
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Ben H. Thomas
Gulfport
Miss
Great Southern Hotel
Biloxi
Orange Grove
Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Gulf
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