Very High Honors Bestow upon Rev Dennis Savage
The Eminence Cardinal Gasparri informs Rev Bishop E P Allen via delegate that Monsignor title is conferred on Rev Dennis Savage D D pastor of St Peter's Church Montgomery Alabama. Born July 27 1844 in Carrigkerry Ireland he studied at Mount Melleroy All Hallows College and Trinity College Dublin before ordination in Mobile 1869. He served Eufaula and then Montgomery where he remained through yellow fever and celebrated forty years as pastor last September drawing city leaders in his honor.
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Gasparri
E. P. Allen
John Bongano
Washington, D.C
Dennis Savage
D. D
St. Peter’s Church
Montgomery
Mobile
Father Law
Middleton
County Cork
Ireland
Mount Millery
All Hallows’ College
Dublin
America
Quinlan
St. Teresa’s Church
New Orleans
Quinlin
Seber
Hortly
Eufaula
St. Peter's Church
Ala
Father Savage
Europe
Tennessee Law Bans Liquor Dispensing in Social Clubs
Nashville May 31 At midnight the new Tennessee statute taking effect forbids social and fraternal clubs from dispensing intoxicants or maintaining liquor lockers Local clubs plan to comply while rumors of a test arise across the state
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Alleged Gambling Cases Continued in Recorder Court
Eight men arrested on the third floor of a building at 308 Dauphin street Saturday night see their cases continued to June 4 in recorder's court. Bonds were raised to 300 for five defendants. Roy Worthing Aaron Middleton and Chester Carter remain held on similar bonds and face charges of frequenting a gaming table connected with an electric buzzer. The offense carries a fine and minimum imprisonment of one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Street
Recorder’s Court
Smith
Edington
Walter Schafer
Church Street
John W. Dupree
Vitalitas touted as natural tonic by Sutton’s Drug Store
An old piece promotes Vitalitas as a superior natural remedy for various ailments. It claims the product strengthens blood, tones the system, and aids digestion and nerves without harmful ingredients. Ad copy asserts barbers once did surgery but nature now leads medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton
Jitney Regulation Upheld in Little Rock Ruling
Little Rock's jitney ordinance requiring a filing indemnity bond for each taxi to cover potential public damage was upheld by Chancellor T E Martineau. The ruling states jitneys occupy common carrier status and operators are responsible for public safety and damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Martineau
Opera
Olga
Conference to provide Mississippi River terminals opens in St Louis
A permanent river terminals conference forms in St Louis with representatives from Mississippi Missouri Minnesota and other states to plan terminals at major Mississippi River commercial points. A B Eberhart former Minnesota governor serves as temporary chairman and delegates discuss bonds or taxes to fund construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Mississippi
Missouri
Minnesota
A. EB. Eberhart
Cotton rate suit targets New Orleans discrimination claim
The New Orleans Joint Traffic Bureau files a petition with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging Mobile & Ohio and other lines favor Mobile and Gulfport by higher local and export cotton rates to New Orleans. It seeks rate parity from Meridian and Newton north stations and asserts violations of the commerce act. Theodore Brent and John A. Smith sign for the bureau. railroad officials say they will contest the differential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Orleans Joint Traffic Bureau
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
N. O
Trafic Bureau
New Orleans Board of Trade
New Orleans Association of Commerce
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
New Orleans Steamship Association
Mobile & Ohio Railroad Company
New Orleans
Gulfport
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
Enterprise
Meridian
Theodore Brent
John A. Smith
Deaths and Funerals of Wilda C Ott at Sixteen
Wilda C Ott sixteen of Campbell Alabama died Sunday night after a four week illness. She was the daughter of J R Ott and Jessie Ott and is survived by other relatives. Roche Burke Undertaking Company took charge and sent the body to Campbell Alabama for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilda C. Ott
Campbell
Ala
J. R
Jessie Ott
Roche & Burke Undertaking Company
Campbell, Ala
Infant Lonnie Mason Dies After Short Illness
Lonnie Edward Mason aged thirteen months, son of Mr and Mrs J M Mason of Whistler, died Sunday evening after a brief illness in Whistler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Edward Mason
J. M. Mason
Whistler
Grace Griffith Died After Ten Day Illness At Home
Eleven month old Grace Griffith daughter of George P and Bessie Mountain Griffith died Sunday at her grandfather W P Griffiths home near Scott and Augusta streets after a ten day illness. Interment was Monday at Magnolia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Griffith
Grace
George P
Bessie Mountain Griffith
W. P. Griffith
Scott
Augusta
Magnolia Cemetery
Davison Child Dies in Whistler Family Home
Glennie F. Davison aged one year and four days died Sunday at 4 PM at the family home in Whistler. The funeral was held Monday at 4 30 PM from the Engine and Third streets residence, with interment in Whistler cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glennie F. Davison
Whistler
Engine
Third Streets
Mrs Tinie Teague Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs Tinie Teague wife of Charles Teague keeper of the bridge over One Mile Creek on the Louisville Nashville road died Saturday night at 11 30 o clock at a local institution after a lingering illness. The remains were taken in charge by Berenson and Sands and the funeral was held from their parlors on Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinie Teague
Charles Teague
Keper
One Mile Creek
Louisville
Nashville
Berenson and Sands
William Stone Dies. Mobile Native Former Officer
William Stone aged 64 a Mobile native and former Mobile police officer died on Saturday night at Providence Infirmary. A Gulfport Mississippi former resident he was widely known in Mobile and leaves many relatives in the Woolf Ridge neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stone
Mobile
Mobile Police Force
Gulfport
Miss
Providence Infirmary
Rerd
Woolf Ridge
Chorus of 5000 New York Children at Saengerfest
A mass chorus drew more than 5,000 New York school children as part of the Northern Saengerbund of America saengerfest program in New York. The event runs through Wednesday with societies competing for a prize from the German emperor amid regional ensembles and a nationwide turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saengerfest
New York
Saengerbund
Anmerica
Headache relief pitch targets endless pain sufferers
An advertisement touts headaches as a widespread burden with no known permanent cure. It claims ordinary pain relievers offer only temporary relief and promotes Gonnias AK Tablets as a remedy available at druggists.
Fire Companies 70 Give Big Picnic
Biloxi Mississippi five volunteer fire companies plan an annual picnic on July 5 at Lopez lots with a large tree shaded spread and a program of entertainment. Proceeds fund the Sept 1 firemen parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxi
Miss
Lopez Lots
Watkins
A. F. Watkins
Millsaps College
Jackson
Seashore Campground
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mary Belle Clower
John Carter
Nelle Carter
Lorenzo Dantzler
Michel Huntley
Waldo Otis
Selwyn Scarbrough
Minnie Swetman
Ormond van Hook
Linfield
Hattiesburg
R. P. Linfield
Mills Farm Company
Bond
Bend Ends
Seashore District
Bend
H. Tolle
F. ©. Pringle
W. H. van Hook
W. H. Huntley
Request of L. & N. to Advance Passenger Rates
Louisville and Nashville Railroad petitions to raise passenger fares on branch lines from 2 1 2 to 3 cents per mile. The state railroad commission will hear the case at its June 7 session alongside six other rate matters. Also seeks higher coal rates within Alabama and agrees with Alabama Great Southern and Southern Railway to raise pig iron rates from $1 75 to $2 75 per ton from Birmingham district furnaces to Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
State Railroad Commission
Louisville and Nashville
Alabama
South
North Alabama
Decatur
Birmingham
Alabama Great Southern
The
Southern Railway
Mobile
Steamship A. A. Raven Released by Government Order
The American steamer A. A. Raven seized by local U S customs on arrival Saturday was released Sunday. Collector P W Maer said the ship violated navigation laws but the offense was presumed to be pardoned by authorities in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Raven
United States Customs Department
P. W. Maer
Washington
Julian McPhillips Wins Oratory Prize at Spring Hill
Julian McPhillips son of James McPhillips head of McPhillips Grocery won the Jannin Memorial Medal for oratory at Spring Hill College on Sunday afternoon. He bested three competitors James A Cassidy Leo Jace and Carter Lynch in a crowded auditorium with the subject Stonewall Jackson. Judges Rev Father W A Kerrigan Joseph N McAleer and N E Stallworth presided while the college orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jannin
W. A. Kerrigan
Joseph N. McAleer
N. E. Stallworth
Grace Church Picnic At Monroe Park Thursday
Grace church Sunday school at Oak Dale will hold its annual picnic in Monroe Park on Thursday June 3. Superintendent is Mr J P Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church Sunday School
Oakdale
Monroe Park
J P. Ross
Genuine Coca-Cola Crown Ad Claim
An advertisement urges consumers to verify the bottle by inspecting the crown to confirm it is the genuine Coca-Cola. The copy emphasizes authenticity and distinctiveness of the real product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adv
Princess Thorne Denies Running Gambling Den
Josephine Thorne known as Princess of Taxis and Thorn cried out that she faced a dreadful mistake after Westminster police arraigned her for running a gambling game in her Victoria Street apartment. Detectors say eight women and five men were arrested. a Portman Square resident claimed she allowed the use of her suite for a party. The magistrate set bail at 1000 pounds for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thorne
Josephine Moffith Thorne
Barton Graduates to Receive Honors Tonight at Lyric
Barton High School holds commencement at the Lyric Theatre with a large class of eighty six. Congressman Oscar L. Gray will deliver the oration and John T. Cochrane will award diplomas. Program begins at 7:30 PM with ticketed admission and reserved seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton High School
Lyric Theatre
Oscar L. Gray
Alabama
John T. Cochrane
Board of School Commissioners
German-American Alliance Excursion Aids Red Cross
The Central Branch Mobile of the National German American Alliance plans an evening boat trip on the steamer Cessna to raise funds for the German Austrian Hungarian Red Cross. Departure is at 8 o'clock with return before the last cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Branch
Mobile
National’ German-American Alliance
Cessna
Red Cross
Joe Patterson
Jake Williams
Inferior Criminal Court
M. Cormack
E. B. Sherman
Mobile Gas Company
Thomas Hale
Peter Lewis
Edington
Hale
Lewis
National City Bank Officials and Employees Outing
Members of the Progressive Bankers' Club from National City Bank traveled by special train to Cohen for their annual outing. They based at Hotel Rolston, enjoyed bathing, boating, ball games, and other amusements. The party included thirty employees and three ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Bankers’ Club
National City Bank
Cohen
Rolston
Pan American Delegates Start City Tour
Delegates to the Pan American financial conference left Washington for Annapolis with Baltimore as the next stop to study American business methods. The tour ends in New York about June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pan-American Financial Conference
Annapolis
Baltimore
New York
Governor renames embalmers board member and names state weigher
In Montgomery on May 31 Governor Henderson announced two minor appointments. P B Dixon of Mobile was named a member of the state board of embalmers, succeeding himself, and Gonzalo Jackson of Birmingham was appointed state weigher at Flat Top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Henderson
P. B. Dixon
Mobile
State Board of Embalmers
Gonzalo Jackson
Birmingham
St. Marys Edge Muscats On Loose 6 To 6 Tie
St. Mary's defeated the Muscats on St. Mary's diamond with a 6 to 6 score. Key players included pitcher A. Wahl and heavy hitting by St. Mary's, plus a home run by Callahan. Also noted were St. Marys players Wahl and Duffy against Muscats Myrick and B.
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ST. Mary’s
Muscats
St. Mary’s Diamond
Mary’s
A. Wahl
Callahan
St. Mary's
Wahl
Duffy
Myrick
Boyle Studio Portrays High Grade Portraiture And Skylight
Fully equipped for high grade portraiture, the studio offers the best skylight and accessories with the operator behind the gun providing expertise.
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Adv
Boyle Studio
Mobile Children Celebrate May Birthdays At Empire Theatre
The Mobile Item notes seven children born in May: Emmett Lipscomb 1911 Winnifred Bolling 1909 Ruth Knudsen 1908 Richard Raymond 1908 John Tabor 1905 Clarica Ramsay 1903 J Alfred Yeend 1902. They are invited today to a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre entertaining five friends. Tickets mailed. May born boys and girls urged to send full names addresses and birthdates to Children’s Editor at least two days before their birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett L. Lipscomb
N. Ann St
Winnifred H. Bolling
N. Franklin
Ruth Knudsen
Stocking St
Richard Raymond
Bloodgood St
John Tabor
S. Franklin St
Clarica Ramsay
Bayou St
J. Alfred Yeend
Dexter Ave
the Item
Empire Theatre
Gorman Testifies on Kennedy Books Shortage and O'Neal Action
In Montgomery on May 31 Examiner J. T. Gorman testified before the legislative committee that he did not examine J. B. Kennedy's Birmingham motor vehicle office books because Governor O'Neal cancelled his assignment. Gorman said Cyrus B. Brown had assured repayment. Kennedy's shortage totaled just over 12 000 dollars, with 7 000 paid by Brown and 5 000 by Kennedy's bonding company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Legislative Investigating Committee
Examiner of Public Accounts
J. T. Gorman
J. B. Kennedy
Birmingham
State Motor Vehicle Department
O'Neal
Gorman
Cyrus B. Brown
Kennedy
Brown
Bacho Must Pay Cost of Impeachment Trial
Attorney F. W. Bacho, found guilty of deceit in his official conduct and with a two year license suspension, must bear all costs of the impeachment proceeding per Judge Safford Berney in the law and equity court. The week’s court calendar lists civil actions including Dixie Lumber Co. v Young et al and several cases against Mobile firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Bacho
Safford Berney
Law and Equity Court
Dixie Lumber Co
T. O. Young Et
Warley Fruit & Produce Co
Eugene Marshall
J. L. Wynn
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co
Maxwell Decorating Co
H. H. Childs
North Mobile Development Co
Lerio Turpentine Cup Co
Mobile Hoe Co
Fairbanks Co
Theo. Cripe
Clarke Bruce
M. T. McCarty
Johnson&Allen
Willie Richardson
Swift & Co
Fruit & Farm Supply Co
F. C. Turner & Co
W. H. Clarke
Bloch Bros
Silas Brunson
Muscatt & Lott
A. Robinson
Armour & Co
E. L. McGowin
Wilson & Cochran
G. M
Out of Town Registrants at Local Hotels
Monday registrations show numerous travelers staying at Battle House Bienville St Andrew Windsor and Klosky hotels. Names include E L Mountford W D Larkey W H Harrell E M Brown A J Lekkin C D Glover E B Atkins Ruth L Long G E Kimbrough R B Rans E S Roberts Mrs E L Slaughter J W Mayer S R Alleger B F Slaughter D L Jackson W M Kearn J D Calhoun A G Weaver T P Weaver R Y Bailey R M Dyer H Roberts E F OToole E Kontipenti C P Pumphers. Captain J J Feore sails from Cuba for New York. G L Glazier Chas G Davis F T Wartlow G M Lathem visit. Others include B S Bernard M A Touart John J Haynes and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Battle House
E. L. Mountford
Bay Minette
Ala
W. D. Larkey
Montgomery
W. H. Harrell
Birmingham
E. M. Brown
A. J. Lekkin
Perdue Hill
C. D. Glover
E. B. Atkins
Selma
Bienville Hotel
Ruth L. Long
G. E. Kimbrough
R. B. Rans
E. S. Roberts
Auburn
E. L. Slaughter
J. W. Mayer
S. R. Alleger
B. F. Slaughter
Lower Peach Tree
St. Andrew Hotel
D. L. Jackson
Toxey
W. M. Kearn
J. D. Calhoun
Grove Hill
A. .G. Weaver
T. P. Weaver
Brewton
Windsor Hotel
R. Y. Bailey
Madley
R. M. Dyer
Robertsdale
H. Roberts
Irvington
E. F. O’toole
Gulfport
Miss
E. Kontipenti
Daphne
C. P. Pumphers
New Orleans
Klosky
Another Fine Home on Michigan Avenue
M. J. Norton through Downey and Deegan has let a contract for a handsome two story residence on Michigan Avenue near Virginia Street. William Lampe was the successful bidder and construction will begin at once, adding a notable hometown boulevard property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Norton
Architects
Downey & Deegan
Michigan Avenue
Virginia Street
William Lampe
Taxicab Plunges Into Marsh Injuring Chauffeur
A taxicab driven by G Shirley ran off Cedar Point road near Dog River ten miles from the city while returning from a picnic. Shirley suffered a severe arm artery wound and heavy blood loss. Dr E B Dreaper and Chief Deputy Sheriff W H Holcombe treated him at the scene after a Mobile call for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Shirley
Cedar Point
Dog River
Shirley
Mobile
E. B. Dreaper
W. H. Holcombe
Whistler beats Coca-Cola in suburban league clash 14 to 6
The Whistler team secured its third straight victory on home ground defeating Coca-Cola 14 to 6. Heavy hitting highlighted the game before rain halted play in the eighth inning. Key moments included three base hits by Emrich and Petithory, and Hanan’s late errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whistler
Coca-Cola
Emrich
Petithory
C. Hanan
Nelson
Hanan
Pistole
Steber
Coca-Colas
Wontengrimee
Istler
I. W. Harpers
Plateau
AB. R. H. Po.a. E. Sony
SOE
Cic
Rs Nelson
Smosh SM
Iccussesae
Hersher
Wilkinson
Petithorg
Pnifion
Pholeckes
Calloway
Galle
R.H.E. Whistler
Therrell
Jackson
Diamond
Eckford
Kercher
W. Hanan
Mangum and Rawls
Plateau tops I. W. Harpers in feature Plateau game
Plateau wins 6 to 2 on Sunday afternoon as George the pitcher fans ten, Cain leads hitters with three of Plateau's 12 hits. Eanes Burgess and L. George contribute two-base hits and key catches throughout the contest.
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Plateau
I. W. Harpers
George
King
Harpers
Lee
Chambers
Cain
AB. R. H. PO
Hannon,, If
Jeeetasen A OS S
Bad
Bescettanesseie
So Chambers
Puyeore ET
Cetsisess & A
CHEAT
Schenher, P
R. H. PO
A. E. Brantley
Siccccevess
Leerte
Sseaacetvess
Meaher
Tscor
Sanders
George, W
Eocesess
I. W. Harper
Eanes
Burgess
L. George
Schenher
Brantley
Cheneher
Lambert and
Rodgers
Amateur clubs box scores due for Monday publication
Office notice requires all amateur clubs to submit box scores by 8:30 am for Monday publication in the Sporting Editor section.
Pippin Held Without Bond on Murder Charge
Jim Pippin was bound over to the city court without bond on a murder charge after a preliminary hearing held by Recorder Edington. The state and a defense witness testified that Pippin shot Charlies Williams three times as he lay dying. Pippin did not testify. Bettie Pippin faces a related long charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Pippin
Charlies Williams
Edington
Pippin
Wiliams
Bettie Pippin
Close of St. Mary's School Mass and Prize Day
The ceremony featured processions from the school to St. Mary's Church with awards for perfect attendance, advanced catechism, confirmation, and first communion. Prizes went to many named students including Mary Vir Doody, Raymond Kearney, Catherine Kiebel, Nellie Terrell, and Ventress Murrill, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Cashin
Louise Rood
Eleanor Friedhoff
Susie Bishof
Mitchell Cieutat
Jack Turpen
Almont Cieutat
Charles Marston
Masters Allen Duffy
Richard Hyland
Myrtle Morgan
Mary Vir
Doody
Mabel Terrell
Raymond Kearney
Matt Mahorner
Wyndham Cowley
Howard Mahorner
Allan Duffy
R. Kearney
John Greenwood
Alfred Yeehd
Nellie Terrell
Anita Delchamps
Rosalie Rood
Edith Delchamps
Annie Friedhoff
Emanuel Leavitt
Francis Serda
Ernest Adams
William Conners
Isabel Moragues
Mary Theresa Duffy
Genevieve Steenwood
Annette Doody
Frances McLaughlin
Jane Lamey
Agnes Terrell
Iane Conners
Pearl L. May Morrow
Adelaide Brown
Henrietta Jackson
Aubrey Quinn
Mary Yarborough
Fanny Morrow
Annette Connors
Despondent Man Rescued From Battles Bay
A reportedly despondent unidentified Black man attempted suicide by jumping into Battles Bay Sunday. John Metzger, a skilled swimmer from Mobile, jumped in and saved him after he was seen sinking the second time. Metzger, noted as a top local distance swimmer, pulled the man to shore to avert tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battles
Ala
John Metzger
Metzger
South
Fairhope
Dodson's Liver Tone Advertises Calomel Substitute
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant vegetable liquid that replaces calomel for liver warning of salivation and sickness. It targets both children and adults, claiming a large bottle costs 50 cents and provokes a safer, effective liver response without side effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
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Benedict XV
Orleans
Bennhedas
Francis Tutvill
Main Street
Mr. Tutavill
Tutavill
Railroad Commission
Julian McPhillips
Spring Hill
Josephine
Princess
Thorne
Prue
Ces
Barton
Lyric Tonight
Dixon
O’neal
Bacho
Brooklyn
Aeban Ware
Newark
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R. H.E
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McCadore
Lean
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Lavender
Standridge
Han
Cooper
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Boston
Chalmers
Killifer
Hughes
Whaling
Cleveland
Agnew
Mitchell and Egan
Ton
Foster
Homs
Bush
Wycofft
McAvoy
Caldwell and
Sweeney
Shaw
Gailia
Engel
Ding. Sides
Ert
Pet
Harper Oc
ST. Mary’s School
Janie Rood
Fr. Eaton
Calomel
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