Steel Barges a Fixture in Southern Rivers
The Macon Atlanta Navigation Co reveals a 120 by 24 foot steel barge with 12 foot depth, designed to carry 250 tons of freight in four feet of water. Built in Macon Georgia, it follows prior Alabama river barge use and a recent Mobile to Warrior River route charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon-Atlanta Navigation Co
Searacon
Alabama
Gulf
New Orleans
Alabama-New Orleans Transportation Company
Independent Transportation Company
Mobile
Warrior River
Real Humanitarian Tom Osborne Transforms Sing Sing Policy
Albany society leader Tom Osborne champions reforms at Sing Sing after living inside the prison. He ends strict silence, introduces music and vaudeville, and urges balanced discipline with hope for rehabilitation. The governor backs the experiment despite initial backlash. The article notes his impact on inmates and public opinion. A separate item announces Grand Bay Alabama residents forming a Chamber of Commerce to spur regional development.
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Thomas M. Osborne
Albany
N. Y
Sing Sing
New York
Echo
Tom” Osborne
Empire State
Tom Osborne
America
Amerca
Mobile County
Grand Bay Ording
Grand Bay
Chamber of Commerce
Public urged to temper tone amid Lusitania crisis
Amid the Lusitania sinking and Gulflight incident, commentators urge restraint and measured judgment. They recognize diverging views on war and demand patience while the Wilson administration weighs actions to protect national honor and citizen safety.
Stevens Elected Vice President of Mobile National City Bank
At a Mobile directors meeting the vacancy caused by George A. Tonsmeire’s death was filled by James BR Stevens. An Alabama native, Stevens is currently clearing house examiner for the New Orleans Clearing House Association and brings wide banking experience. He has been endorsed for comptroller of the currency by regional banking associations and U.S. senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National City Bank of Mobile
George A. Tonsmeire
James BR. Stevens
Clearing House
New Orleans Clearing House Association
Stevens
Mobile
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
United States
Huntsville
National Bank Examiner
Ten Lessons From the War in Europe
Former President Eliot of Harvard summarizes ten lessons illustrated by eight months of war in Europe. He notes unprecedented destruction and costs, effects felt worldwide, and argues peace and unity shape advancing civilization more than hostility and warfare. He signals defensive warfare as most profitable and that no one nation can dominate Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot
Harvard
Europe
Edeator
Troup Banner Editor Claims County Leadership Through Early Rise
The editor of the Troup Banner praises his paper as the county’s best. He describes rising early, eating cornbread ham and eggs, and proceeding to duties with determination. He notes his farming diversification and pride in local production.
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Troup
Texas
Mothers Day Observed With Special Services in Mobile Churches
Mothers Day is celebrated with special services in most Mobile churches. The custom, relatively recent, honors mothers as no real man forgets his mother yet it is fitting to observe her memory more, this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Mobile to Attend Lock 17 Celebration Opening on Warrior River
A large Mobile delegation will attend the Lock No 17 opening and Warrior River navigation event with transport by the John Quill to Tuscaloosa and by rail the next day. Senator John H Bankhead is credited for the project which promises significant regional benefits. The celebrations aim to showcase Mobile interest and the enduring impact of the engineering achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Warrior River
John Quill
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Garrison
Ocean
Lock
United States
John H. Bankhead
Lock No. 17
How to Diversify in Alabama pamphlet distributed
The National City Bank of Mobile distributes a pamphlet titled How to Diversify in Alabama. It features articles by P. G. Holden A. E. Chamberlain J. E. Waggoner and Littell McClung from the agricultural extension department of the International Harvester Company of America. It explains diversification through livestock crops marketing living at home fertilizers usage livestock profit rotation dairy or stock farming dipping vats hog cholera prevention poultry year round gardens and product marketing.
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The
National City Bank of Mobile
Alabama
P. G. Holden
A. E. Chamberlain
J. E. Waggoner
Littell McClung
Agricultural Extension
International Harvester Company of America
Andrews to preside over Ways and Means meeting
J. D. Andrews of Southern Bell will preside in chair absence at the Ways and Means Committee meeting in the Cawthon Hotel Monday night. He will speak on opening the Warrior river to Mobile's commercial and manufacturing sectors. Chamber members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Andrews
Southern Bell, Telephone and Telegraph Company
J. Leslie Taylor
Cawthon Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Andrews
Warrior River
Mobile
Wing trimmed hats praised for women in Dry Goods Economist
The Dry Goods Economist ranks wing trimmed hats as unrivaled for full grown women with popularity for misses. Quill trimmed hats remain favored by the middle class, notably the dogtail quill style curling over the crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry Goods
Zinc Cargo to Arrive at Mobile Amid World Trade Push
The Ardanmhor, a British steamship, is due in Mobile on Sunday with a zinc cargo worth about 850000 dollars from Australia. Mobile and Ohio officials have long campaigned to route Australian ore via Mobile for rail shipment to Chicago, aiming for a return cargo of steel billets and iron products. The ship will then proceed to Baltimore for bunkers, with Mobile expected to supply most of the fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Taylor
Mobile
Shorabroad
Horace
Geomicae
Australia
Chicago
Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Broken Hill
Porto Pirie
New Castle
Auckland Island
New Zealand
Balboa
Pacific
Panama Canal
United States
Galveston
Texas
Manchester
England
Baltimore
Mobile Doctor Qualifies for Alabama National Guard
Dr. John O. Rush of Mobile qualified for the rank of first lieutenant in the Alabama National Guard medical corps. His commission will be issued soon and he will serve with Mobile's medical unit. Also noted is J. M. Clewis elected second lieutenant of Company D, Fourth Regiment at Bessemer, over Eugene Ragsdale 37 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery, May
Adjutant
General
John O. Rush
Mobile
Alabama National Guard
Revival meetings close in Creola Ala after successful run
Rev G W Carpenter of Crichton led revival meetings in Creola resulting in strong religious enthusiasm and nine new church members for the Methodist Church. Visitors include Mr and Mrs A D Collier from Fremont Ohio and Mrs Eaton of Malcolm. Local construction staff Lee Hammond and Overstreet reported fast progress on the Satsuma church project with about fifteen workers. A large youth dance is planned at Goanlin Hall in Saraland Thursday hosted by H P Lewis Boykin and Lister with Mobile orchestra.
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Creola
Ala
G. W. Carpenter
Crichton
Methodist Church
A.D. Collier
Fremont
Ohio
Saraland
H. P. Lewis
Boykin
Lister
Ambrose
Josiah Hudgens
Paul Smith
Mobile
Eaton
Malcolm
Words of Appreciation from Mobile Infirmary Association
A formal note from the Mobile Infirmary Association thanks recipients for courtesies and grievous notices of Pencil. signed by secretary Margaret S. Michael. Mobile, May 7, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Mobile Infirmary Association
Margaret S. Michael
Dramatic Club of Barton Presents Up to Freddie
The Barton eente Dramatic Club staged Up to Freddie at Harte auditorium to a large, appreciative audience. Cast includes Charles Carmichael John Stanhope and Freddie Thatcher with Marguerite Burnett, Mary Stanhope, and Dorothea Chisholm among others. Synopsis follows Lodge’s plan to learn what a fellow says when proposing, Freddie’s sudden array of engagements, and the arbor class-day finale. the troupe features a full orchestra and chorus under Miss Nona Dufee and C. Ernest Bean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton Eente Dramatic Club
Bolerdax
Harte Auditorium
Freddie
Ceesevile
Notel Playright
Charles Carmichael
John Stanhope
A. C. Leo Freddie Thatcher
Edgar Mortimore
Marguerite Burnett
Lodge
Bessie Baringer
Patty Hazer
Wilmoth Gillette
Leonore Créwinshield
Robin Sweatt
Mary
Marguerite
Freddie Thatcher
Old Arbor
Europe
College
College Yard
Birmingham Knight Templar session notes officer changes
Frank C Cray of Birmingham assisted the degree team and delivered the secret work. Sir Knight C A Girod resigned as record keeper and Sir Knight A J Johnson was elected and installed. Phillips and Tremmer on the sick list improved. A Get One campaign started with buttons to recruit new members. State Commander Croy commended Deputy E B Vernon for strong membership gains. Next review set for May 20 with a promising candidate class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Cray
Birmingham
C. A. Girod
A. J. Johnson
Knights Phillips
Tremmer
Croy
E.B. Vernon
Forest Camp Plans Annual Picnic At Meeting
Forest Camp No 1 of the W O W is planning an annual picnic. A committee was appointed to review the advisability and will report at the meeting Monday night at the hall over the express office. Attend to decide the matter. Monthly drawing of presents will take place and applications should be brought in. There will be some candidates for the...
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Loyal Order of Moose
Mobile Lodge No
Bechlin
Moose Stag
Rock Creek
Loyal
Order of Social Club
Chas
Cessna
Blakely Island
Tensas
Drago
Mobile Dry Salesmen’s Association
A. M. Schmidt
Marshall
Amusement Committee
Armory Auditorium
Maple Camp
Wheelerville
Fred Fincher
Arthur Thornton Byrnes
St. Joseph Church
Russell Seiple
Milton Denmark
John S. Garrison
Loy. Garrason
Charleston
S.C
George R. Longhurst
Sov
Byrnes
Charles H. Delhomme
Charles Yuckers
Forest Camp
Company C
Uniform Bank of Maple Camp No. 5
Charles E. Cessna
H. G. Duffie
George Longhorst
L. Arras
Gus Seiple
G. E. Duffie
Knights and Ladies of Security
Mobile Council
Marriage Question Stirs Trial Over Bentham Case
In the trial of Attorney Thomas Bentham on charges of contributing to the delinquency of Edith McKenzie, testimony alleges she wed Grover Burkholder on August 31, 1911 at age 13 and now is claimed 17. Defense argues marriage ends child status. prosecution contends annulment restored her to a nonchild state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bentham
Edith McKenzie
Grover C. Burkholder
Bentham
Dinsmore
Shohl
Dempsey
John W. Weliing
Weining
Hoffman
Ben Duvall
Eugene Watson
John M. Samuels
Bell Block
David Centers
East Fifth Street
Centers
Thomas McKenzie
Center
Adams Express Company
McKenzie
Arthur Quitman
Wife Blames Pretty Girls in New York Separation Case
Irresistible impulses toward young women, including an episode with the wife’s niece, spurred Adolf Katzenstein a dealer in paper supplies at 60 Church street to seek a supreme court separation. The wife accuses him of two years of cruelty and violent acts since their 1895 marriage.
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New York
Adolf Katzenstein
Supreme Court
Lizabeth Kaatzenstein
Katzenstein
Europe
Marriage Licenses and Births in May Week Listing
From the probate court for the week ending May 8, marriage licenses issued include White Thomas J Carpenter and Olga A Braun Frank R Connors and Ruth Liversage William Henry Harrison and Lynn Synolia Hill Charles Robert More ton and Irma Virginia Minton. Births list many families with mixed surnames including Davidson Hite Anderson and others with multiple children noted by gender.
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Probate Court
White
Thomas J. Carpenter
Olga A. Braun
Frank R. Connors
Ruth Liversage
William Henry Harrison
Lynn Synolia Hill
Charles Robert Moreton
Irma Virginia Minton
Death notices list several individuals including Byrnes and Kerr
Obituaries report multiple deaths with names such as White Arthur Thornton Byrnes Harry Cohis Raymond Cumberland Junius Ardoyne William Eastburn Samuel Woodward Andrew Kerr Annié Rosalie Bahorich Mary Lei Otis Mary Tisdale Forbes Ann Cassidy Mollie Stiller and other female listed.
Black Veilings Popular Influence on Fashion
The Dry Goods Economist notes black veilings remain popular with trends leaning toward white bordered designs. All white veilings gain appeal when paired with black hats while black veilings with white borders show potential prominence. Colors drift toward brown and navy.
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Emanuel St. Modfie
Associated Press Reports
International News Service
Audit Bureau of Circulation
the & C. Beckwith & CY
Tribune Ee
Third National Bank
Als
Telef Oo Senene Seeeeree Business Ofice
Wotal
Gulflight
Germany
Wilson
Count von Bernstorff
Lusitania
Cunard Company
Gerard
Senator Stone
Associated Press
Washington
U. S
National
Charles EB. Cessna
Fort Blakely
Raft River
Spanish River
Mobile River
Dauphin Street
Mobile Retail Hardware Dealers’ Association
State Hardware Men’s
Maple Camp No. 5
W. Oo. W
Blakely
Red Cross Lodge No. 132
Knights
Pythias
Mobile City League of Baseball
Oyere Island
People’s Forum
Bay Minette
Satsuma Council
Clinton
Josie Paul Savage
Ncil Sherman
Winona Carter
Lilliannte
Alice Dyas
Mae White
Mazelle Smith
Corine Barlow
Essie Coley
Marie Hill
Esther Reynolds
Cecil Carpenter
Lazetta de Vaughn
Sarah Nash
Adelaide Christia
Ruth Harkey
Minnie Nelson
Agnes Sherman
Leaney Smith
Annie Ward
Ruth Nathan
Florence Butterley
Adelaide Johnston
Virginia Ballard
Beryl Vautrot
Col
Percy W. Maer
Reca
France
Eeeteeeeeree Ptutas Steerer
Italy
Spain
British Honduras
Soaderensedee
Canada
Guatemala
Honduras
Panama
Jamaica
Trinidad
Aecesnes
Mexico
Cuba
Dutch West Indies
British Africa
Enene Venesses
Gulfport
Eanee
Mins
APCLA
BR Scranton
Wddns
Denmark
CUS
French West Indies
Haiti
Argentina
Guiana
British
Uruguay
Portuguese Africa
Gulfport Sane
Sneer
J. S
Mary G. Davidson
George R
Mary Hite
Bernard
Ian Anderson
Willie T
Mary D
Werd
Marion G
Mary—S.ludlow
Russell
Margaret Thompson
Jesse C
Marguerite Wagner
L. W
Susie L. Duffee
William H
Theodora L. Liakapulos
John M
Ida L. Brown
Walter 5
Catherine McDuffie
Eugene
Blanche
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