Repaid Loans Signal Banking Recovery in Alabama
President M J McDermott of the National Currency Association Alabama announced that nearly five million dollars loaned to Alabama state banks last fall has been almost fully repaid. The secretary’s latest report shows all but about 370000 repaid, with full repayment expected by the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. McDermott
National Currency Association Alabama
National Currency Association
South
Alabama
McDermott
Same
Association
Open Air Concerts Fund Appeal
Merchants bankers and public minded citizens are urged to donate to the open air concert fund for Bienville and Washington Squares and Lyons Park. The Chamber of Commerce plans three summer concerts costing 1000 dollars and asks financially able residents to contribute to provide free music for thousands during the heated term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bienville
Washington Squares
Lyons Park
Chamber of Commerce
Valuable Data for High School Pupils
The Mobile County public schools superintendent issues a pamphlet prepared by the high school principal for eligible pupils and guardians. It outlines courses of study, general pupil requirements, and a census of occupations with numbers employed in the county and city to guide students toward lucrative vocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile County Public Schools
Pencil Day Promotes Aid at Mobile Infirmary
The Mobile Infirmary Association urges public support through a Pencil Day event where daily items are exchanged for a five cent contribution or a small “spud.” Volunteers from the community participate, offering help and joining in the charitable act to fund patient care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrerons
Local Critique Targets Town Leaders And Family Prefers
A harsh critique accuses a town’s leadership of inaction harming the community while labeling neglectful behavior toward family as equally damaging. The piece argues that a man who does nothing for his town bears responsibility comparable to one who neglects relatives.
The Item Urges Focus on Prosperity Over Party Politics
The Item laments partisan politics in Alabama as the liquor question stabilizes and urges newspapers to prioritize improving business conditions in Mobile and the state. It condemns the Mobile Register for discrediting anti-bond meetings and questions a letter from H M Judge used by Comer papers to attack the governor, urging constructive community work instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Item
Mobile
Alabama
Charles Henderson
Legislative Branch
Mobile Register
Register
Birmingham Ledger
H. M. Judge
Columbiana
Selman Journal
Judge
W. F E. Henderson
Montgomery Advertiser
Birmingham News
Birmingham Age Herald
Have You Been There a Statistician Mulls Decline in Proposals
A statistician notes a 77 percent drop in seven years of piano stool marriage proposals and links it to modern canned music. The Dallas Morning News cites romantic decay as wakeful mothers recall past scenes of the piano signaling daughters’ choices for Willie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Morning News
Willie
Seaport Celebrations Mark Lock No. 17 Opening
Indications point to strong Mobile representation at Lock No. 17 celebrations and at Tuscaloosa events for the opening of the locks. A full passenger load on the steamer John Quill will join a rail contingent and several small craft heading to the ceremonies in the presence of the war secretary and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Lock No. 17
Tuscaloosa
John Quill
Question Box Answers on Sinon and Patti Origins
The column explains Sinon as the Greek who tricked Trojans into accepting the wooden horse. It notes winter lightning is rarer due to atmospheric conditions. Adeline Patti was born to a Sicilian father and a Roman mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinon
Troy
Adeline Patti
Children Day Service At Preayer Chapel Draws Large Crowd
Allen Ala. Children Day at Preayer s Chapel Sunday drew a large crowd. A fine noon dinner was served. Miss Arlena Fleming of Mobile, visiting here, returned home with Fred Dumas accompanying her to the station. A disturbance at Sagesville station involved Firman Hickson and Jeff Johnson but ended with few blows. An incident by two women and a small white boy followed, with a boy reportedly knocking down a woman before the situation was settled at Crees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firman Hickson
Jeff Johnson
Kr Wn
Amy
Crees
Beatrice News Notes From Beatrice Alabama
Miss Mamie and Ella Holoman of Mobile visited Mrs. Jack Lyon in Beatrice then planned a Selma visit. A Beatrice party of nine toured Darlington for a farm day with Mr. Lambert highlighting cattle hogs horses and hay crops and seed business profits. Mrs. Andress plans to return home soon while Mrs. Holloway improves gradually and Nettie Sue Andress returns from Pensacola after a month away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Ala
Mamie
Ella Holoman
Mobile
Jack Lyon
Selma
Darlington
Lambert
W. G
Andress
Pensacola
J. M. Holloway
Nettie Sue Andress
St Stephens Triumph Over Chatom in Large Attendance
St Stephens defeated Chatom 18 to 9 in a baseball game watched by the largest crowd on the local diamond. Judge B D Turner F C Turner and James N Granade of Chatom attended with families. Various locals and visitors were mentioned as present or visiting during weekend activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Stephens
Alan Chatom
F. C. Turner
James N. Granade
Chatom
Sims
Carlton
Cooper
Kimbrough
Tucker
Grove Hill
Gus Kimbrough
H.E. Wilson
C. Ll. Heartsfield
jArthur
Smith
Bisbee
Mattie Ware
Glendine ‘Boroling
Alks
Empire theatre bill features two part Blind folded and a Lighthouse
Richard C Travers stars in Blind folded at the Empire with Nell Craig. A two reel Lubin drama Her Father's Picture with Velma Whitman. The Lady of the Lighthouse three reels heads the Friday lineup with Charles Wellesley and Lionel Adams. George Ade tale A Night Given Over to Revelry with Harry Dunkinson also on the bill. Frauds three part Essanay with Bryant Washburn and Edna Mayd on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Travers
Empire Theatre
Nell Craig
Velma Whitman
the Empire
Rose
Charles Wellesley
Vitagraph
Lionel Adams
Mr. Adams
New Orleans
Crescent City
Famous Players Film Co
George Ade
Harry Dunkinson
Essanay
Bryant Washburn
Edna Mayd
Photoplay
The Fight at Crown Theater Stars Wycherly and All-Star Cast
The Crown presents The Fight a five reel feature with Margaret Wycherly as Jane Thomas a wealthy ambitious banker aiming to clean up the city as mayor. An all star cast promises a strong drama and audience appeal. Also on the bill Mabel Normand Keystone comedy For the Glory of Bettina and Thanhouser drama The Reformation of Peter and Paul with Fay Tincher in Home Again complete the Friday program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Wycherly
Crown Theatre
Jane Thomas
Mabel Normand
Bettina
Peter and Paul
Fay Tincher
Daphne Society Updates And Local Notices
The School Improvement Association met at Mrs Brandenburg s home to discuss May festival finances. The Civic League held its regular meeting noting Daphne s improving roads and streets reflecting local effort. Dr Kiehnhoff leads telephone construction with soon service. Mrs William Strong of Montevallo visits Daphne Fancher s circle. Miss Annie Smith of Bay Minette visits Pomeroy House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daphne
Ala
School Improvement Association
Brandenburg
Civic League
Daphne Bear
Kiehnhoff
William Strong
Montevallo
P. Fancher
Annie Smith
Bay Minette
Pomeroy House
Bank Statement for Mobile Ledger Bank Alabama
The document shows a bank statement with assets and liabilities including loans and discounts, U.S. bonds, securities, deposits, and reserves. It lists totals for loans, deposits, capital, surplus, and profits with signatures of the cashier Chas D. Willoughby and notary Ames E. McRonnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Bank
Eerie
Seco Cena
U. S
U.S
Pee
New York
Chicago
Vocecevosteernes
Postal
Total Ecuane
State of Alabama
Mobile
Hi for merly Arkentine Hi l Hildegard christening in port
At Louisville and Nashville docks the ship Hildegard after dismast in 1906 will be formally re christened with Captain William Godfrey in command It will sail to the River Plate with a lumber cargo Also several other vessels including Bluefields Tana Cratheus Calliope and Apollo are sailing or arriving with cargo and service updates in Mobile New Orleans and nearby harbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville and Nashville
Barkentine Hi
William Godfrey
Cecil F
Hildegard
River Plate
Bluefields
United Fruit Company
Ollinger & Bruce Dry
Puerto Cortez
Tana
Cratheus
Seeberg Steamship Line
New Orleans
Mobile
Calliope
Cape Town
South Africa
Apollo
Fairhope Transportation Company
Maritime Movements Show Mixed Arrivals and Departures
Coastal ports report multiple arrivals and departures on May 5 and 6. Vessels include D. N. Luckenbach, Olivette, Suwannee, Virginia, Larimer, and Gulfstream with routes spanning Baltimore Havana New York and Tampico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Strs
D. N. Luckenbach
Baltimore
Alamo
Mobile
James B. Drake
Port Tampa
Str. Olivette
Havana
Key West New Orleans
Abangarez
Bocas del ‘Toro
Colon
Antilles
New York
Burstad
Nor
Barocoa
Cuba
Chalm
Porto Cortez
Barbadosee
Manchester
Mombassa
Jacksonville
Suwaneée
Beatrice
Key West
Apache
Powhattan
Thelma
Boston
Helveta
Providence
Estelle Krieger
Portland
Port Arthur
Tex
Gulfstream
Philadelphia
Vesta
Larimer
Tampico
Fia
VESSELS IN PORT AND DOCK LOCATIONS LISTED
A compact record lists vessels in port by type and docks. Steamships are shown at Pier 8 7 3 1 and 6 with routes to Havana Buenos Ayres and Cuban ports. Barkentines and schooners appear at Henderson and Ollinger Bruce dry docks and river dock locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana, Cuba
Buenos Ayres
A. R. Barrios, Guat
Cuban Ports
Turner-Terminal
Save City Docks
N. O
Spanish River Arks
Spanish River
United Kingdom
River Platte
Kansas City
Barkentines
Henderson Dry Docks
Ollinger-Bruce Dry Docks
Pensacola
Fla
Charles E. Cessna
Beaver
Daphne
Ala
Ollinger-Bruce ‘Dry Docks
James A. Carney
Fairhope
Mas
Beach Pleasure Bay
Murray & Peppers Docks
Coastal convoy notes and arrivals in Key West
May 6 arrivals and movements list several military ships and destinations. Strs Arthura Port Arthur City of Philadelphia Fort Myers Miami Havana Ruth Baltimore were noted as having arrived and departed with return trips mentioned. Ships Proteus Saltilla Ligonier and El Occidents appear in west and east routes with times from 5th through 6th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stra
Proteus
Saltilla
Ligonier
All West
el Occidents
Texas
Key West
Fla
Strs. Arthura
Port Arthur
Vessels Bound For Mobile and Abroad in Listed Cargoes
Shipping list shows multiple steamships and sailing craft bound for Mobile Liners Van Heynigen and United Fruit, Mallory and other lines. Vessels include Nubian Laurenson Albanian Signe Portsof call Cuba Spain Denmark Norway and Mexico ports, with crews and routes involving United Fruit, Van Heynigen Brokerage, and Whittney Bodden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nubian
Laurenson
Liverhe
England
Mobile
Tarpon
Ie St. Andrew and
Gulf Steamship Ne
Polstad
Androssen
Scot
van Heynigen
Span
Huelva
Spain
van Heynigen Brokerage Company
Signe
Munson Lines
San Juan
Porto Rico
Porto Rican Steamship,Co
Lampasas
New York
Mallory Steamship Company
Sabine
Tana
Puerto Cortez
Hon
United Fruit Company
Bodo
Chamelecon Line
Gansfjord
Nor
Hubbard-Zemurray Eee Ship Company
Fort Gaines
Edna V. Pickles
Cuba
Whittney-Boddene
Transatlantic
Liverpool
Eng
Gulf State
Shipping Company
City of Ile
Trinidad
Whittney-Bodden Company
Brkt
Stranger
San Fernandino
Whittney- Bodden Co
James W. Paul, Jr
Progresso
Mex
Seeberg Steamship Line
Catherina
Springfield
Genoa
Italy
J. M. Scott & Bros, Co
W. Mills
Progreso
Mexico
Rosefield
Cadiz
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TELEP
A. B. C. Auditor's
Allen
Monroe Park
Moving
The
First National Bank
Ene
Marine News
Falk
S.ss
Bellucia
Fort Morgan
Louisiana
Marga
Vance
Bennesvet
Etocee Parchim
Ganges
Ria
Urug
Anda
Noip
Ethel Clarke
Oases
Lucinda Sutton Glee
Albert D. Millis
Margret G
Weeene Margret
Oscar G
Via
Weat Indies
Upper Stream
Hilava Street Municipal Docks
St. Joseph and
State Streets
Liggatte Mysrs Tobacco Co
Ane
Fissigittitase
Oneida Community, Ltd
Oneida
N. Y
Mississippi
Florida
Georgia
Virginia
Maryland
North
South Carolina
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