Rail workers and managers to hold wage and hour talks in New York
Representatives of 325 rail systems and four unions meet in New York to negotiate eight hour workday time and a half overtime and preparatory time. Engineers seek paid waiting time and the cost to railroads could reach 100 to 150 million dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Enginemen and Firemen
Brotherhood of Frainmen
Order of Railroad Conductors
Interstate Commerce Eommission
Mobile Negro to Head Baptist College at Selma
News from Mobile reports the Rev. C. L. Fisher pastor of Franklin Street Baptist Church has been chosen president of the Baptist College for Negroes at Selma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Baptist College
Selma
C. L. Fisher
Franklin Street Baptist Church
Baptist College For
Woman Reports Recovery After Six Years Of Illness
Mrs. J. S. Barlow of Columbus Ohio credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after a six year battle with female troubles and nervousness. She describes weight gain from 118 to 127 pounds and relief from stomach pain after ten days of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. S. Barlow
South 4Th St
Ely's Cream Balm Brings Quick Head Cold Relief
A fragrance antiseptic cream advertised for nasal relief. Apply a small amount in the nostrils to soothe inflamed mucous membranes, clear passages, and stop headaches from head colds and catarrh. Instant relief claimed as nostrils open and breathing improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
City Meetings Spotlight Banquet and Trials
Today at the Lyric Theatre Barton commencements start 8 p.m. A banquet honors Secretary Redfield at the Battle House 8 o'clock. City Commission news includes the trial of Patrolmen Dunn and Drago at 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Lyric Theatre
Redfield
Battle House
City Commission
Dunn
Drago
Riggs Bank Wins Civil Decision in Supreme Court
The district supreme court ruled Comptroller Williams cannot retain a $5,000 fine on Riggs National Bank nor impose further penalties. The decision resolves disputed points in the bank’s civil suit against Secretary McAdoo and Williams, dismissing charges of malice. Three bank officers were acquitted of perjury last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District Supreme Court Today
Williams
Riggs National Bank
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Treasury
McCoy
Silent Film Showcases and Stage Casts at Local Theatres
A parade of silent features and stage comedies headlines the week. Crescent-Peg O the Ring and The Fur Trimmed Coat headline the bill alongside Love and Brass But tons. Empire When We Were Twenty is a Paramount with William Elliott and Madame Kalich headlines. Crown Slander features Fox with Bertha Kalich. Columbia The Convict's Daughter stars Jewel Kelley Stock. Madame? Royal-Vivian Blackburn, Marion and O'Brien in Excuse Me. Royal presents Audrey Munson in Inspiration, a Mutual master picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent
Fox
Bertha Kalich
Columbia
Jewell Kelley Stock Company
Madame
Vivian Blackburn
George A. Marion
Geraldine O’brien
Chancery and Circuit Court Business Docket Summary
Wednesday actions include dismissals without prejudice Agnes Piemme v Henry Piemme and garnishee actions in Mobile and related suits. Testimony published in Moses A Lee v Susie Lee. damages set at 266 dollars in Elizan Reynolds suit. 319.86 dollars awarded to Bohlin v Bechtel Swartwout Horticultural. Circuit case Albert P Bush v Julia F Russell on trial. Thursday calls include Manchuria Steamship v McGowin Lumber and several State of Alabama cases listed for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. H. Smith
Agnes Piemme
Henry Piemme
Moses A. Lee
Susie Lee
Manchuria Steamship Company
McGowin Lumber and Export Co
Ida Louise Brown
John Morgan Brown
Wise Granite and Construction Co
Garnishee
Dixon @ McKay
Elizan Reynolds
C. W. Bohlin
Bechtel-Swartwout Horticultural Co
Circuit Court
Norville Leigh
Albert P. Bush
Julia F. Russell
State of Alabama
Osie Grimes
Aaron Laiiday
A. D. Davis
Surety
Wm. Kirsch
Bill Cash
Jos. Patt
Brannan Turpentine Co
Brannan & Snow
Wilmer Store Co
Six Lost When Kolga Sunk by Submarine
Berlin May 31. Six men were lost when the German steamer Kolga was sunk in the Baltic May 17 by a submarine. Survivors arrived at Lubeck reporting the vessel was shelled after stopping and torpedoed as the crew prepared to launch lifeboats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Baltic
Overseas Agency
Lubeck
Police Officer Weds Local Resident in Private Ceremony
Police Officer Larry J. Murray with twenty years on the force married last Sunday to Mrs. Ella Gordon of the city. Rev. Father Daniel Brady of St. Vincent's Catholic church officiated the ceremony with only intimate friends present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry J. Murray
Ella Gordon
Daniel Brady
St. Vincent’s Catholic Church
Distributing Company Incorporation Filed in Probate Court
Pankey David Distributing Company filed incorporation papers in the probate court on Wednesday. The firm will engage in general distributing business, manufacturers agents and commission brokerage with capital of $1,000. Incorporators and officers include Tom Pankey president J H Davis secretary treasurer and R H Bordeaux vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pankey-David Distributing Company
Tom Pankey
Birmingham
J. H Davis
R. H. Bordeaux
New Orleans
Dangers of Draft Use Sloan's Liniment Relief
Advert describes Sloan's Liniment as a remedy for neuralgia stiff neck sore muscles and rheumatism from drafts. Claims quick circulation boost easing pain within short time with a tingling warm sensation and restful sleep. Also labeled good for neuritis and priced 25 cents at your druggist.
Deaths and Funerals Mary Zimmer
Mary Zimmer wife of Charles Zimmer died Tuesday afternoon after a long illness at the home of her niece Mrs George White 410 South Lawrence street. The Baden Germany native 79 resided here 56 years and attended St Vincent Catholic Church. Survived by her husband niece and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Zimmer
Charles Zimmer
Nice
George White
South Lawrence Street
Baden
Germany
Zimmer
Funeral for Milton A. Burns Held at Family Home
The funeral of three month old Milton A. Burns, son of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Burns, was held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from their home at 562 South Wilkinson Street. Burial followed at the Catholic cemetery with floral tributes on the grave. The infant died Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness.
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Milton A. Burns
William T. Burns
South
Wilkinson Street
Knights of Pythias elect officers in Lodge No 24
Rescue Lodge No 24 Knights of Pythias elected officers led by M W Richards as vice chancellor and A C Bruce as prelate along with P J Doherty master of work J H Evans master of arms J L Hamilton inner guard and KE M McCain center guard The note also mentions J T Jett improving after illness and several visitors in Mobile for events and visits at the Battle House and Barton Academy commencements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythians
Rescue Lodge No. 24
Knights of Pythias
M. W. Richards
A. C. Bruce
P. J. Doherty
J. H. Evans
J. L. Hamilton
KE. M. McCain
Judge Semmes Sentences Three in City Court
Dorsey Tannehill convicted of robbery receives ten years in the penitentiary. Jesse Welch convicted of assault to murder gets three years. Booker T. Johnson convicted of grand larceny is sentenced to one year hard labor and starts serving on the county road. All sentences handed down by Judge Semmes in Wetumpka.
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Dorsey Tannehill
Jesse Welch
Semmes
Wetumpka
Booker T. Johnson
County Road
First Coast Excursion Season Set to Depart
The Gulf Coast excursion season opens with a Louisville and Nashville train leaving Government Street station at 7 30 Thursday morning. Passenger Agent H A C Geron says ten coaches were requested due to high demand and about five hundred passengers are expected on the opening trip.
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Gulf Coast
Louisville and Nashville
Government Street
HA. C. Geron
German releases Canadian official in Antwerp seizure
A Paris dispatch to the Montreal Star says Dr. Severin Eeland former Canadian postmaster general was captured when Antwerp fell and is being held in Germany. Earlier reports claimed Germany sought to exchange Dr Beland for Franz von Rinfsien believed housed in the Tower of London.
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Montreal
Paris
Montreal Star
Severin Eeland
Antwerp
Herisoner
Germany
Dr. Beland
Franz von Rinfsien
Tower of London
President Wilson discusses Democratic convention plans
President Wilson met with Rep Doremus and Sen Taggart to outline convention timing and chair, with Clark as possible, and successors discussed if declined. Campaign strategy shifts toward post convention activity with Hapgood and the Wilson Non-Partisan League planning an independent voter outreach to help reelect Wilson.
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Wilson
Doremus
Hapgood
Taggart
Washington
St. Louis
Michigan
Democratic Congressional Committee
Norman Hapgood
Wilson Nonpartisan League
Indiana
Champ Clark
Clark
James
Kentucky
Kern
Marshall
Major
Missouri
Alabama
New Jersey
John W. Westcott
Omer
Congressional Committee
House
Wilson Non-Partisan League
Tanlac credited with restoring health of Knoxville area grower
E B Hall of Fountain City near Knoxville testifies that four bottles of Tanlac cured his long battle with stomach trouble, sleep loss, and weight loss after fifteen years and $100 annual medical costs. Distributor G F Willis touts Tanlac as a constitutional tonic helping aging patients regain vigor. Sold in Mobile by Van Antwerp's Drug Corporation and Dave S Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B Hall
Fountain City
Knoxville
Tenn
Mr. Hall
Tanlac
G. F. Willis
Southern
Mobile
van Antwerp’s Drug Corporation
Dave S. Bauer
New Super Zeppelin Reported Seen Over Lake Constance
Zurich reports from Romanshorn indicate a 750 foot long super Zeppelin on trial flights. It carries seven motors and four armored gondolas with machine guns and bombs, weighs forty tons, can rise to 15,000 feet, and has a long range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Switzerland
Paris
Romanshorn
Lake Constance
Cessna Considers Dauphin Island Surf Trip
Mr. H. F. Cessna plans a 9 o clock departure from Mobile with Captain Harrub to inspect Dauphin Island wharves. He aims to arrange Cessna trips to the island to provide surf bathing for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cessna
Dauphin Island
H. F. Cessna
Mobile
Harrub
Prohibition Violation Case In Inferior Court
Tom Fairley pleads in inferior court over a liquor prohibition charge. The state seeks fines and costs with June 5 set for docket actions. Sophia case for refusing feeding after exposure is continued. Ethel Hines fined one dollar or ten days.
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Tom Fairley
Inferior
R. J. Wills
Willie Johnson
Sophia
Ethel Hines
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Key West
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Mallory
Mobile, Alabama
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Audrey Munson
Kolga
CITY
J. T. Jett
James T. Jett
Spring Hill Avenue
A. E. Marriott
Memphis
E. R. du Mont
Yvonne du Mont
H. W. Blair
The
Bessie Ferrill
Mabel Edens
W. E. Scruggs
A. R. Turner
Vinegar Bend
Ala
Barton Academy
J. W. Rowell
Pittsburgh
G. C. Lake
Compress Lake, Fla
W. E. Sages
E.B. Hall
Nancy
Fairley
Mobile Gas Co
van Antwerp
Gulf Coast Point
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