Europe's Hotels Not Prospering During War Restriction Era
European hotels face losses as night liquor bans hit prestige venues. London hotels report low profits amid war regulations, with Romano's and the Savoy posting smaller gains. Officers and their wives flock to city hotels, paying premium for late meals, while mineral waters boost dinners but dent liquor revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leur S. Forrest
Ess
Roy Mail
Ock
Bur
Savoy
Chariton
Romano's
Lousitania
London
War prompts French hotels to bar German operators
The French Hotelkeepers Association announces a postwar campaign against German hotel proprietors to deter American tourists from staying in France. They accuse a German wartime network of luring travelers, with hotel staff allegedly aiding the effort. A plan to restrict German capital and employes, ban German workers, and open chef training and public hospitality courses is outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
France
Paris i
Public Bureau of Information and Free Service
Fighteen
Imperial
Care of the Hair and Facial Wrinkles Tips
Advice for hair care and anti wrinkle line uses inexpensive tonics and powders. Recommends egg yolk wash to remove dandruff and a beta quinol tonic for hair growth and germ killing. Also suggests epitol and hot water to reduce wrinkles. Ends with caution about electric needle as unsafe and painless.
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Lands in Alabama and Mississippi
Lands along a wide region in Alabama and Mississippi offered by the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. Read properties extend west of Chunchula with fine soil and running streams suited for farming and stock raising. Prices and tract details available upon inquiry.
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Chunchula
Alabama
Gulf Coast Exposition draws visitors from across the nation
Foley closes its registry with over 200 names and 28 states represented after the Gulf Coast Exposition Settlers Day draws participants from Idaho Utah Indiana Canada and Alabama. Letters will be sent in 1916 to all registrants and the Settlers Day committee emphasizes the annual event lasting twelve months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Utah
Salt Lake Valley
Indiana
Wilmer
Clarke County
Canada
Foley
Union
United States
J. D. Andrews
I. Q. Norton
New York
H. J. Harter
Illinois
L. L. Burr
Theodore
J. M. Pilcher
B. Stuart
Fairhope
D. H. Carmody
Robertsdale
Ohio
C. W. Dodson
Mobile
G. K. Williams
Alabama
I*. S. White
Birmingham
George H. Overall
J. W. Olsen
Jackson
L. C. Newman
Chess Champions Matched for $2000 Side Wager
Frank J. Marshall the United States chess champion and J. W. Showalter a former champion have agreed to a series of games with a $2000 side wager. The games will be held in New York Chicago and Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Frank J. Marshall
New York
United States
J. W. Showalter
Georgetown
Chicago
Irvington Personal Notes and Local Events
H C Happersett and wife of Urbana Ohio visited Irvinton. D C McCann shipped a large quantity of sweet potatoes North. Misses Mary Wyatt and Gladys Lowry attend Bayou La Batre school. Evelyn Freeman was scalded by spilled tea. Sunday school convention at St Elmo. Irvington Ladies Library Association bought two tables. George Leavitt and party traveled to Mobile. St Pauls Guild to host Japanese tea at Irvington Inn on Saturday November 6 with a delicatessen sale. J C McCabe and wife from Mount Carmel visited Gage Gordon to inspect orchards and farms. Irvington baseball lost 10 to 7 at Theodore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Ala
H. C. Happersett
Urbana
Ohio
D. C. McCann
Mary Wyatt
Gladys Lowry
Bayou la Batre
Evelyn Freeman
St. Elmo
Irvington Ladies’ Library Association
George Leavitt
Wachtel
Mobile
Ladies of St. Paul's Guild
Irvington Inn
J. C. McCabe
Mount Caramel
Ills
Gage Gordon
South Orchard
Theodore
Poslam Promises Quick Relief for Itching and Sores
Poslam claims rapid soothing of itching and irritation from eczema and related skin conditions. The product, described as antiseptic and harmless, complements a Poslam regimen including medicated Poslam Soap said to enrich skin care and aid in healing.
Bigger Stand to Be Built in 1916 Gulf Coast Exposition
The Gulf Coast Exposition of 1916 will feature a larger central grandstand with one to two additions to accommodate more spectators. The event drew about 2,000 in stands and 6,000 along the track for the closing horse show, cited as the biggest in the South. Various winners and awards from the morning and evening shows are listed with names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
D. A. Slater
Doctor
T.A. Haynes
Rose Chief
Mamie Taylor
Grenadier
J. S. Crawford
King Dare
Thomas Exell
Chanticler
T. A. Hayes
J. S.trawford
Gypsy Dare
D. A. Slate
Thomas H. Ezell
Red Sigler
Tennessee Belle
Mate
Tennessee
J. W. Nichols
Coffeville
Ala
Bailey
Thos. Iezell
Nashville
Franklin
T. A. Hays
Lynchburg
Tenn
Shelbyville
Thomas Ezell
Ring
Harry Sears
Mobile
All Saints Day Graves Decorated by Mobilian Community
All Saints Day observances drew thousands to the Catholic cemetery at Three Mile Creek and Magnolia Cemetery as visitors paid tributes. Elaborate floral designs marked many tombs and the Ryan Place monument to Rev. Father Abram Ryan received a floral offering from Hannis Taylor, with masses held in Catholic churches for the departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Mile Creek
Magnolia Cemetery
Abram Ryan
Ryan Place
Hannis Taylor
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania Railroad plans bid on 9000 steel freight cars
Philadelphia November 2 The Pennsylvania Railroad Company asked for bids on 9000 new steel freight cars to replace old equipment. About 200000 tons of finished steel will be required to construct the cars and their total costs estimated at between ten and eleven million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Deaths and Funerals: Joseph B. Pidal and Gladys Busby
Joseph B. Pidal 75, once a leading cigar factory operator and former alderman, dies at his Mobile home after a week of illness. Burial planned at Pine Crest cemetery. he served in the Confederacy and leaves a widow, four daughters, fourteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and other relatives. Also, Gladys Busby 17 months dies at home on Spring Hill Avenue near St Edward's church. funeral held at Wheelerville cemetery.
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Joseph B. Pidal
Mobile
Pine Crest
Mr. Pidal
Astudia
Spain
Confederacy
Raphael Semmes
U. C. VV
Joseph Gonzales
Tuscaloosa
Ala
F. M. Taylor
G. E. Taylor
George Woolf
John L. Brown
Gladys
Joseph Busby
Spring Hill Avenue
St. Edward's Church
Wheelerville Cemetery
Funeral of Miss Josephine Roberts at St Josephs Church
The burial of Miss Josephine Roberts occurred Tuesday afternoon at 3 o clock from the residence of Mrs M M Carney 886 Dauphin street and at 3 30 from St Josephs Catholic church. Rev Father Salentin officiated and members of St Josephs Mutual Benevolent Association attended in a body. She was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery with floral tokens. Pallbearers were Charles and George Hooks LeMoyne and Herely Johnston and William and Claud Mullen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Roberts
Josephine Roberts
M. M. Carney
Dauphin Street
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Salentin
St. Joseph's
Messrs
Charles and
George Hooks
LeMoyne
Herely Johnston
William and
Claud Mullen
James A Scott dies in Citronelle after illness
James A. Scott a native of Kentucky and well known Citronelle Alabama resident died Tuesday morning at a local infirmary after several weeks illness. He is survived by his wife and other relatives. Roche Burke took charge of the body and sent it to Citronelle for burial.
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James A. Scott
James—A. Scott
Kentucky
Citronelle
Ala
Roche & Burke
Good Conduct Crowns Brow of Fair Edington
Mobile Recorder D H Edington commended the fair for orderly conduct and clean records during its run noting fewer arrests and little disorder. George A Maloney predicted higher standards next year with more prize exhibits. D W Reedy said 1916 would feature more home bred livestock as exhibitors increase and pursue tick eradication.
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Edington
Maloney
REEDY
Mobile
D. H. Edington
George A. Maloney
D. W. Reedy
Bureau of Animal Industry of the
United States
Rail traffic shows October business pickup on Western routings
New York November 2. Freight activity on Western railroads rose in October versus the year earlier, with gains noted across major lines. Chicago Burlington and Quincy up 8 percent, Chicago and Northwestern 12 percent, Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe 8 percent with a 15 percent surge in the last week, Illinois Central 6 percent plus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Braneh
Bureau of Railway News and Statistics
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
Chicago and Northwestern
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe
Illinois Central
Fire damages home on St. Louis Street
A one story frame house at 655 St. Louis street occupied by Lizzie Buford and owned by John Mc Evoy was slightly damaged by fire Monday afternoon at 3 o clock caused by a defective flue igniting the roof.
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St. Louis Street
Lizzie Buford
John McEvoy
Public utility securities offered to people of Mobile
The Mobile Electric Company and Standard Gas and Electric Company offer twenty year 6 percent notes to the public in Mobile and other cities served by the system. The move aims to broaden local ownership, with investors gaining a fair return and direct insight into company management while aiding capital access for growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Gag and Electric Company
Mobile Electric Company
Standard Gas and Electric Company
T. K. Jackson
Theo. K. Jackson
B. H. Clingerman
Adv
A Sure Way to End Dandruff
A newspaper item promotes liquid arvon as a cure for dandruff. It instructs applying about four ounces at night, rubbing into the scalp, with most or all flakes disappearing by morning after several treatments. It claims itching stops instantly and hair rests and feels healthier.
Herman Ridder Dies Leading German American Publisher
Herman Ridder former treasurer of the Democratic national committee and publisher of the New York Staats Zeitung died of kidney trouble in New York City at age sixty five after a ten month illness. He was a prominent German American figure in newspapers and politics and once presided over the American Newspaper Publishers Association. N J Marsh filed for divorce from E N Marsh in chancery court alleging cruelty including striking her in the face dragging her from bed injuring her spine and other abuse. The couple wed in Louisiana fifteen years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herman Ridder
Democratic National Committee
New York Statts Zeitung
United States
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Associated Press
N. J. Marsh
Chancery Court
E. N. Marsh
Oratrix
Louisiana
Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court Today
The probate court issued licenses this Tuesday for White Harold Ahern and Agnes H. Lee, Hugh Thomas Chandler and Anna May Campbell, George Lawley and Ella Lou Sims, Robert T. Creswell and Bertha Sellers. Also listed are William M. Mack and Octavia Lee, and Zack Antrum and Anna Hollister.
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Harold Ahern
Agnes H. Lee
Hugh Thomas Chandler
Anna May Campbell
George Lawley
Ella Lou Sims
Robert T. Creswell
Bertha Sellers
William M. Mack
Octavia Lee
Zack Antrum
Anna Hollister
Alabamaan Heads Growers of Corn
Alabama farmer Cecil Adams led corn yields at the Panama Pacific Exposition with 239 bushels per acre. Zachariah J. Drake of Bennettsville, South Carolina, followed with 259, and other state champions from Mississippi Georgia Illinois and North Carolina posted strong results as awards were presented by Expo officials.
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San Francisco
Cal
Gra
Zachariah J. Drake
Bennetsville
D. C
Cecil Adams
Eclectic
Alt
Acre
Charles C. Moore
Moore
Alabama
South Carolina
Bennie Benson
Mississippi
Ben Leath
Georgia
L., D. Young
Illinois
Charlie Parker
North Carolina
Must Lose His Job Or Defy The Court In Subpoena Case
An employee of the Southern Railway faces dismissal or contempt of court for refusing a subpoena to testify on November 9 in the case of Mrs. Corrine A Holt charged with violating the prohibition law. The defendant claimed an absent witness would not testify that liquor found at the rooming house was his property. Recorder Edington ordered the witness to appear and testify about ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Corrine A. Holt
Edington
Satsuma Supply to Depend on Mobile Region This Fall
A reader notes Satsuma oranges from the Mobile Gulf coast will lead the market this fall with little competition from Texas or Louisiana after late summer storms. Hurricanes in August damaged Texas and Louisiana groves, prompting New Orleans broker Leo Ujiffy to say Mobile will supply Satumas this year. Some workers seek jobs amid the citrus disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Louisian
Texas
Houston
Alva
Louisiana
M. T. Marx
Marx Grocery Company
Leo Ujiffy
New Orleans
Mobile
Satsumas
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Arner
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Bulgaria
Boris
Foley Register
America
Breiii
Faversham
HOUR
Arleen Hackett
William Faversham
Julie Opp
Miss Hackett
Standard Company
Frisco
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