Berger Seeks San Antonio Club Players
George Leidy, manager of the San Antonio Texas League team, arrived to scout Schmidt’s new material. Mobile is expected to receive catcher Berger. Tetrick heads to LaGrange after being released. Schmidt plans a 15-man roster with three outfielders and a mix of infielders and pitchers. Uniforms have arrived, matching last season’s design.
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George Leidy
San Antonio
Schmidt
Mobile
Berger
Tetrick
LaGrange
Powell
Miller
Northern
Calhoun
Perry
Cobard
O'Dell
Tepe
Cowan
Burke
Himself
Hogg
Townsend
Gudger
Harkins
Cunningham
Mobile and Birmingham Railroad to Hold 1915 Directors Meeting
The Mobile and Birmingham Railroad Company schedules its annual stockholders meeting at the Mobile office on April 7 1915 at 10:00 a m. Voting will elect directors and conduct company business. Secretary F S Wynn signs the notice. The document also promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Ton ic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile and Birmingham Railroad Company
Mobile
Alabama
Liquor Licenses Refunded by City
The Mobile city commission adopted a resolution refunding liquor licenses under an Alabama act. Merchants receive 275.65 each and clubs 55.15 each. A poultry ordinance was read and laid over for one week. A $350 claim for sidewalk injuries was paid to Leigh and Chamberlain. City funds of 2140.69 were ordered paid to the chancery court for city tax sales. The city lease to the Tubercular Association was rescinded with thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat J. Lyons
Finance Department
Alabama
Mobile
Mobile Humane Society
Florendina le Blanc
Dauphin Street
Conception
St. Emanuel Streets
Leigh & Chamberlain
Chancery Court
City of
Mobile City and County Tubercular Association
Spring Hill
Moffat Road
Pillans
Germans Claim Memel Fight Backed Russian Troops
A Petrograd semi official statement counters German claims that Memel was attacked an unfortified town. It says German civilians fought first and that inhabitants aided the defense, forcing Russia to take exceptional measures unavoidable under the circumstances.
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London
Petro
Memel
Russia
Germany
Portugal Crisis Deepens Across Municipalities
Madrid dispatch reports widespread protests against Portugal's government, ninety five city councils opposing dictatorial rule while seventeen back it. Flour price riots shake bakeries as the government seeks bank loans. arrests occur in Oporto amid revolutionary propaganda and bombs found at a railroad station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Madrid
Oporto
Suit Filed Over Injury In Birmingham Residence
Mrs. D. A. Athey sues Rt. Rev. Bishop Edward P. Allen and Macke Real Estate and Insurance Co for 5000 dollars damages after she fell from a defective stairway in a Birmingham house they owned, fracturing her left arm in two places and suffering other injuries. The suit was filed in Birmingham and copies reached Mobile and were served on the bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Edward P. Allen
Macke Real Estate and Insurance Company
D. A. Athey
Mobile
Bishop Allen
Evergreen appoints Carl Kein as auto license collector
In Evergreen Alabama on March 30 special judge John Purifoy secretary of state appointed Carl Kein of Evergreen as collector of automobile licenses for Bibbia Conecuhi and other counties. Kein has qualified and says many licenses remain unpaid in his territory and aims to collect without trouble.
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Evergreen
Ala
John Purifoy
Carl Kein
Butterbia
Conecuhi
Mewis
Witnesses accuse Wright woman in attempted murder case
Ollie Wright was served with a warrant on Monday night charged with an attempted murder. An affidavit sworn by Sanders places the case in the inferior criminal court where Wright’s husband Jake is involved and Sanders is alleged to have perjured herself in the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Wright
Byl Sanders
Wright
Lillie Sanders
Jake
Sanders
Fall of Przemys fortifies Austro-Hungarian defense
The image shows General Von Kusmanek at Przemys fortifications in Galicia, which withstood six months of czarist offensives. Reports cite mutiny as troops refused a final sortie amid hunger and lack of supplies, leading to capitulation.
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von Kusmanek
Przemys
Galicia
Trustees of Alabama Woman's College Meet to Select a President
The board of trustees met in Montgomery at nine o'clock to plan the selection of a successor to Dr. W. R. Martin who has taken co presidency of Ward Belmont College in Nashville and to set a faculty for next year. A committee may be formed to nominate a president and report later, with minimal faculty changes. Trustees Fred Jackson Huntsville Dr J S Robertson Birmingham and Dr L C Branscomb Birmingham attended from north Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Methodist Woman's College
W. R. Martin
Ward-Belmont College
Nashville
Fred Jackson
Birmingham
J. 8. Robertson
Huntsville
L. C. Branscomb
North Alabama
Foreign Recognition of Haiti Government Impacts Financing Plan
Germany and Italy recognize the Guillaume government in Haiti following France and prompt U S concern over the rehab program led by former Governor Fort New Jersey. An American syndicate planned Haitian financial reform with U S recognition, but a million dollar French loan accompanying its recognition largely undermines the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haiti
Washington
Guillaume
Germany
Italy
France
State Department
Fort
New Jersey
Socialists Expect German Government To Show Appreciation
London dispatch reports German Socialists, backing the government in the war, expect future rights and privileges equal to other parties. The Socialist Diet of Hesse adopted a resolution affirming unity and voting for the budget to demonstrate Germany’s national resolve and aim for lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Socialist Diet of Hesse
Darmeteadt
Reuter’s
Socialis
Germany
Illness Delays Testimony in Ship Lobby Hearing
Continued illness of Sidney E. Morse secretary of the trans Atlantic shipping conference kept him from appearing before the senate ship lobby committee. Chairman Walsh adjourned the hearing to April 8 when Morse is expected to attend and conclude his testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sidney E. Morse
trans-Atlantic Shipping Conference
Senate
Statue donation plan eyed by Mobile officials
Mobile city commission received a letter from the Pana ma Pacific Exposition directors in San Francisco proposing to donate statuary to coastal cities after distribution. Pillans named J. J. Dwyer, a San Francisco port commissioner, to act for Mobile if the city receives any statues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Pillans
J. J. Dwyer
Mobile
Purifoy Studies Oyster Industry in Mobile
Judge John Purifoy secretary of state arrived in Mobile from Montgomery and will spend several days studying the oyster industry. He met shellfish authorities Tuesday morning and will stay at Klosky's Hotel during his visit.
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John Purifoy
Montgomery
Mobile
Purifoy
Klosky’s
Seaman Ottar Olsen Fined for Drunken Disorderly Conduct
Ottar Olsen, a seaman, was arraigned on charges of drunkenness and resisting arrest after being docketed at police headquarters on Saturday. He was fined $5 or ten days for two cases and $10 or twenty days for the third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottar Olsen
H. Edington
Social Session for Red Men in Tuscoma Tribe No. 69
The council of Tuscoma Tribe No. 69 I O R M holds a social and degree work session Tuesday night with no business to be transacted. Light refreshments will be served. All members regardless of standing are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of
Tuscahoma Tribe No. 69
I. O. RM
Wire Theft Alleged Arrest In Police Investigation
Detectives Lacey and Burch and Officer Alex McCarron jailed Fred Kelly Monday afternoon on the long charge. Officers allege Kelly carried away lead and copper wire valued at 156 from Southern Bell Telephone Company several days ago.
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Lacey
Burch
Alex McCarron
Fred Kelly
Kelly
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Deed Correction Sought in Two Equity Suits
The Creoa Lumber Company represented by Lyons and Courtney seeks deed correction in a law and equity court suit brought by Moanne against Lula G. Powers. In a separate filing Leigh and Chamberlain for T. P. Pace sue Tarleton D. Powers for the same deed correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creoa Lumber Company
Lyons & Courtney
Law and Equity Court
Moanne
Lula G. Powers
Leigh & Chamberlain
T. P. Pace
Tarleton D. Powers
Court Adjourns Until Saturday Morning
The law and equity court on both sides have adjourned until Saturday morning, following announcements made on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Equity Court
Equity and Law
Hayes Thompson Arrives on Short Navy Furlough
Hayes Thompson son of Frank J. Thompson secretary of the North Mobile Development Company is visiting on a brief furlough from his enlistment in the United States Navy in Baltimore Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes Thompson
Frank J. Thompson
North Mobile Development Company
United States Navy
Baltimore
Marriage License Issued to McDonald and Foster
A marriage license was issued by the probate court late Monday afternoon to Frank Harry McDonald and Lema Vesta Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Harry McDonald
Lema Vesta Foster
Marshal Gewin Leaves Alabama for Official Duty
United States Marshal C. C. Gewin departed Monday night for the northern section of the Southern District of Alabama to conduct official business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
C. C. Gewin
United States Judicial District of Alabama
Campaign to Buy at Home Goods in Mobile
A joint meeting of the Buy at Home Committee and the Advertising Goods Made in Mobile group convenes Tuesday night in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to organize a permanent campaign. Members listed include Y. F. Kersting, MAR Thompson, A. O. Thayer, W. Delchamps, W. T. Weat, Py. J. McMahon, R. O. Rubel and A. A. Weesner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Y. F. Kersting
Mar Thompson
A. O. Thayer
Aree
W. Be Delchamps
W. T. Weat
Py. J. McMahon
R. O. Rubel
A. A. Weesner
Auto garage operator and kin charged after robbery attempt
Charley Lewis the second 3 leged in a Cates case faces a warrant for Monday night events following a ten day gap with George Lewis. Cates, owner of the shop, says he was confronted by three men near his home two weeks ago a man pressed a gun to his face and demanded money. He defended himself and says the robbers fled with $86.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Lewis
M. B. Cates
Beeen Eorge Fe
Lewis
Cates
Sentences Handed Down in City Court
In the city court on Tuesday Jn O Semmes sentenced Frank mont a young white man to hard labor for stealing cloths Captain Henning of fs Charles T Cessna Alexander on forgery in the first degree was sentenced to two years hard labor Frank Young charged with assault and battery received three months hard labor Walker on assault battery was sent on thirty days high county road Kiam Cox charged with petit larceny was three months at hard labor.
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O. J. Semmes
Frank Mont
Captain Henning
Charles T. Cessna
Alexander
Frank Young
Batte Goven
Walker
Assaul
Kiam Cox
Deaths and Funerals in Mobile Area
Funeral services were held for Mrs Frances C Bi at St Marys Church with Rev T J Eaton officiating, followed by burial in Ma cemetery. Interments included Thomas P O at his southeast Mobile home, with Red Men pallbearers listed. Mrs Lelia Morgan Benson, 36, wife of R Be, died at home on Royal Street after long illness. she was a Birmingham native with four children.
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F.C. Black
Frances C. Bi
St. Mary's Church
T. J. Eaton
Ma Cemetery
Messrs
Brad
T. O. Goodbrad, Jr
T. A
Edward Rae
Royal Street
Birmingham
Magnolia Celery
Kidney Trouble From Overeating Warned By Expert
A health warning notes that overeating and rich foods raise uric acid, stressing kidneys and bladder. It advises taking Jad Salts as directed by a pharmacist to neutralize acids and improve conditions with hydration.
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Fisher
Daw Gunnit
Kale
RUSTN
Burkett’s Drug Store
Saar
J. B. Slade
Toinette
Mississippi
the Item
Baldwin
Washington, Clarke
Monroe
Wilcox
Conecuh
Escambia
Jackson, Harrison, George, Perry, Greene
Wayne
Mobile Item
George A. Maloney
City Bank
Home Garden Association of Mobile
T. Hahh
Joachim
Michigan Avenue
Spring Hill Ave
Item
Clarke
Wayne Counties
Smith Brothers
Dept
Concord
Georgia
P. O
F. W. Meier
Prichard
M. L. Sandoz
H. B. Dawson
van Antwerp Ride
S. Royal
N. Joachim St
Bell
Charlies
Washington Square
St. Emanuel St
Madison Street
N. Jackson St
Lyric Dry Cleaning and Samylg
Pauline
Pike
R. M
The
Texas Company
Cedar Point Road
Smith Piano Co
Magnolia Stable
N. Royal
Zundell
St. Michael Street
Pike Grocery
Hara
Co. C
Denmark
Chatham
Texas
S. Lafayette
Edison Phonograph
Southern Auction Co
N. Joachim Streets
N. Ann St. Bell
S. Wilkinson
Burkett’s Wood Yard
Home
Albright & Wood
Op— Court House
Royal and Vernment Sts
Congress
A.kassen
S. W. Wharren and
Adams
U. S. District Court, SO. Dist. OF
Oscar Lewis
Robert T. Ervin
N. C
W. W. Woodruff
St. Francis St
Weing
M. Hoffman
Margena Parker
Rickarby
South Dauphin
Arthur Carter
W. Rickarby
S. Dauphin
N. Joachim Street
Bell Phone
Locust Street
Stome
St. Emanuel
Sted
Cook
St. Medar
Live Oak
Adam
H. G. Barclay
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
State OF Alabama
Mobile County
W. C. Carrell
Bart B. Chamberlain
P. Williams
Wynn
Carl Irwin
Trustees
Alabama Woman’s College
S. E. Morse
Seaman
LAW Court
Marshal
Gerardy
URY & Unruh Real Estate, Insurance and Loans
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