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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1915

Page

4

Nine Held as Suspects in Murder of Hotaling

Highland Falls New York March 19 nine men were arrested as suspects by detectives seeking the slayers of Omar Hotaling a telegraph operator killed at the railroad station Wednesday night Two wore prison stripes when arrested They were found along the railroad tracks between West Point and the station and will be locked up at Newburg The other seven were arrested at New City and will be brought here

Highland Falls N. Y Omar Hotaling West Point Newburg New City

Roof Fires Quick Extinguishment in Two Homes

Firefighters responded to a blaze at 58 Magnolia Street owned by A Sieben and occupied by Thomas T Stone around 9 30 am on Thursday, extinguishing a roof fire with considerable headway. The second incident at 13 Hernden Avenue occupied by Mrs J C Davis led to small roof damage by 11 46 am and was put out with slight damage.

A. Sieben Thomas T. Stone Magnolia Street T& Sparks J. C. Davis Hernden Avenue

Blockade Policy Dialogs Pace US Britain Trade Tensions

Washington officials debate the British order in council with a note to Britain expected soon. Dumba of Austria and Van Rijckappard of the Netherlands seek clarity on the impact on Austrian and Dutch trade as Washington prepares a reply. London papers defend Britain’s flexible blockade stance as a friendly concession.

Washington Great Britain Order In Council France Dumba Netherlands Chevalier van Rkappard Lansing State Department United States Hague Dumbaig London The Morning Post Germany

Toulminville Social News and Local Court Action

In Toulminville activities span sewing circle Busy Bloes at Alita Back’s home with new members named. the Ladies Missionary Society meets at 11 a.m. with refreshments. Rally Day planned for March 21 at the Methodist Sunday school. Pastor D Y Register to wed Miss Ellis of Homewood March 31. Frances Willard mass meeting Sunday at Burgett Memorial with WWCTU members participating. Mr and Mrs Kohl visit C B Wilson. A girl born to Mr and Mrs Mitternight. Jordon Portlock convicted of grand larceny in city court and sent to jail awaiting sentence.

Alita Amy Cole Dora Cole Eleanor Maud Margaret Huck Eugenie Henton Frances Dorothy Dodge Agnes Cooper Helen’ Greer Bessie Kay Dorothy Hinton Ladies’ Missionary Society Osborne W. Cor. U Miss Willard World’s Woman's Christian Temperance Union Kohl Whistler C. B. Wilson Frank Mitternight

From Girlhood to Old Age Helped by Favorite Prescription

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a universal women’s remedy for ailments from puberty to old age. It claims safety, nature-based ingredients, and no alcohol or narcotics, with options in tablet or liquid form and free expert diagnosis offer. Also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a liver remedy, described as small, easy to take, and effective for headaches and digestion issues.

Dr. Pierce Dr Pierce Buffalo, N. Y

F Steagall of Dyas Arrested by Baldwin Officers

Baldwin County officers arrived in the city on Friday morning to arrest F Steagall of Dyas on forgery charges. Detectives Burch and Pearson made the arrest after a long distance request from Bay Minette. Steagall denies the charges and says they are trumped up. He was accompanied by his wife and planned to visit relatives here.

Baldwin County Inn of Dyas Baldwin Bay Minette Burch Pearson Stegall

Edward Mons Held for Burglary in Irvington

Edward Mons, a young white man, was convicted in city court on Friday of burglary and remanded to the county jail to await sentence. He burglarized the general store of Edwin L. Curtis at Irvington Alabama last January and carried away clothing and other articles. The evidence against him was strong.

Edward Mons Mons Edwin L. Curtis Irvington Ala

Arkansas Exhibit at San Francisco Fair May Be Abandoned

Commissioners told Governor Hays that without a special legislative session the Arkansas exhibit will be canceled and the building left as is while the state supreme court ruled the $40,000 appropriation illegal. The governor declined to call a special session.

Little Rock Ark Hays State Supreme Court

Carranza and Gonzales Clash Over Petroleum Tax

Washington reports friction between General Carranza and Tampico local commander General Gonzales over petroleum production taxes. Gonzales argues taxes should fund local needs while a new order redirects payments to the stamp office in Vera Cruz. General Alvaredo, governor of Yucatan, ordered to protect foreigners.

Carranza Gonzalez Washington General Gonzales Tampico Gonzales State Department Stamp Office Vera Cruz Alvaredo Yucatan

White man found guilty of cattle theft near Gulfcrest

James A. Henderson of Gulfcrest Alabama was tried in city court on the charge of stealing two head of cattle from Edward Coleman near Gulfcrest and was found guilty as charged in the indictment.

James A. Henderson Gulfcrest Ala Edward Coleman

Water Service Extension Completed in Mobile

Mayor and Commissioner of Streets Harry Pillang announce the water department has completed laying 1175 feet of six inch pipe in the gas works district west of Marmotte Street. The new main runs on Pecan Street to Live Oak and on Live Oak from St Medar to Persimmon.

Harry Pillang Water Department City of Mobile Marmotte Street Pecan St. Medar Persimmon

Court docket details trials and dismissals from Friday

Law and Equity Court reports trials and judgments including Alice Nathan vs Sandy Nathan on trial. Friday actions include Winona Harper vs R A Harper for divorce and several default judgments dismissals with costs listed. Circuit docket notes motions for Saturday with multiple cases and garnishee actions.

Berney Alice Nathan Sandy Nathan Equity Hon Safford Berney Winona Harper R. A. Harper Circuit Court Browne A Willis Seeberg S. S. Line B. F. Hardeman A. Borras C. W. Whiteman E. J. Buck E. E. Carre & Co Gulfport Fertilizer Company Ed Cephas

Serbian ban on Bulgarian language in private schools

The Serbian education minister forbids Bulgarian language use in private schools to destroy Bulgarian culture. Only Greek, Turkish, and Albanian instruction in their mother tongue is allowed. Serbian language remains mandatory in all other schools.

Serbia Sofia Bulgaria Berlin London

Mrs Ethel Mandin Hickman Dies in Slidell

Mrs Ethel Mandin Hickman 23 died at her Slidell Louisiana home after a brief illness with pneumonia She was the wife of Eugene Hickman and mother of three children Kendall Carl and Lyle She was the daughter of Henry Mandin and sister of a sister She belonged to the Catholic church and her husband is John Hickman’s son formerly from Mobile

Ethel M. Hickman Whistler L. Joseph Netcher Ethel Mandin Hickman Slidell Kendall Carl Lyle Henry Mandin Eugene Hickman John Hickman Mobile

Skelly Sues People’s Shoe Company for 600 Damages

John Skelly, represented by Leigh and Chamberlain, filed in law and equity court on Friday alleging breach of contract by the People’s Shoe Company. He says he agreed on April 21, 1914 to work as a clerk at 100 dollars a month for one year, was discharged July 1 by J L Cawthon, and now seeks 600 dollars.

Leigh & Chamberlain John Skelly Law and Equity Court People’s Shoe Company Skelly J. L. Cawthon

Serbian royal envoy M Menadovitch arrives in Rome

M Menadovitch a member of Serbia's reigning family and former minister to Turkey arrived in Rome yesterday. He is presumed to be on a diplomatic mission.

M. Menadovitch Serbia Turkey Rome

Baseball game at University Military School campus Saturday

A spectactular contest is planned on the University Military School campus Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock. A team of former high school stars will face Wright's students in the season opener. Both sides are evenly matched and a good game is anticipated.

U. M.S University Military School Wright's

E E Bernheimer Injured in New York Auto Collision

E E Bernheimer a former Mabillan linked to Pollock and Bernheimer was hurt on Broadway when caught between two passing cars. He suffered a broken shoulder and fractured ribs and a message from Alex Bloch confirms the injuries.

E. E. Bernheimer New York Broadway Mabillan Pollock & Bernheimer Alex Bloch

Pup Worth $150 Dies In Unexplained Manner

Russell Houston traffic manager of the Alabama Tennessee and Northern railroad reported losing a three month old pup valued at 150 dollars Friday morning. The pup showed no sign of illness. Mrs Sol Rosen returned Friday afternoon from New Orleans where she had attended her daughter Mrs Miller who has been ill. Mrs Miller reported improved.

Russell Houston Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railroad Sol Rosen New Oreans Miller Chen Genie UK St. Paul Sith Chictg Colonel Everest Vicksburg National

Frank Jones Appointed Temporary Secretary of FTC

Frank Jones of Chicago was named temporary secretary of the Federal Trade Commission. The commissioners deferred choosing a permanent secretary. Jones previously served as a Davies' secretary in the bureau of...

Frank Jones Chicago Federal Trade Commission Jones Davies Bureau

Montgomery Board of Safety decision upholds bid to run again

Special Judge Horace Stringfellow denied an injunction against the board of public safety. He ruled that the act's prohibition on the present commissioner running again for office is unconstitutional.

Montgomery Board of Public Safety

Laura J. McCary Reeder Funeral Notice

Entered into rest March 18 1915 at 7 05 p m Laura J McCary relict of William C Reeder. Friends of the family requested to attend from Dixon McKay parlors 260 St Louis street tomorrow Saturday afternoon at 1 o clock Interment Whistler Cemetery 2 30 o'clock.

Reeder Laura J. McCary William C. Reeder Dixon & McKay St. Louis’ Street Whistler

Mrs Mamie C Alidor Rites Planned In Oakdale

Mrs Mamie C widow of Henry Alidor died March 18 1915 at 10 45 pm Funeral from her residence at Bay avenue and Harris street Oakdale Saturday afternoon at 2 30 with service at St Matthew church at 3 Interment Magnolia Cemetery

Alidor Mamie C Henry Alidor Bay Avenue Harris Street Oakdale St. Matthew's Church Magnolia Cemetery

Onaway Runs Aground Near Pinto Docks

The American bark Onaway ran aground Wednesday night due to a stiff norther and low tide. It was floated Thursday with tugs and hauled out on the Pinto Docks for repairs.

Onaway Pinto Dry Docks Pinto Docks

Eckman Alterative Promoted For Tuberculosis Relief

In the August 9 1913 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association a review notes calcium based Eckman Alterative helped patients gain vitality. The ad claims the remedy aids respiratory illness by countering tubercle bacilli without opiates or habit forming drugs and can be ordered through a druggist or Eckman Laboratory. Sold by Braswell's Drug Store in Mobile.

Journal of the New Medical Association Eckman Eckman Laboratory Ares Braswell Mobile Adv

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