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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1914

Page

3

Dothan to Host State Sunday School Convention

Leon C. Palmer reports preparations for the Alabama Sunday School Association convention to be held in Dothan April 7 8 and 9. A 1500 fundraising drive will support planning and advertising, with expected attendance around 1800 delegates from many denominations.

Montgomery Leon C. Palmer Alabama Sunday School Association Dothan Dothan Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce County Sunday School Association State Association Selma Huntsville Mouile

Dr James Headache Powders Do Not Suffer Pain

An old advertisement claims immediate relief from headache and neuralgia with Dr James Headache Powders. It urges buying a dime package at a drug store and promises quick, complete relief.

Dr. James

Poultry critic Mr Card faces a harsh rhyming campaign

Dothan Alabama hosts a contest campaign led by Chamber of Commerce figure John Sanders to secure a convention venue. The effort involves several local businessmen including N T Dobbs J R Young J R Crawford N H McCallum and H R McClintock. The prize is ten dollars and expects widespread public response.

Maria Higgins D’alton Brown Thomas Moore Thomas Tara Harp Dr. Blue Card Public Health Committee Mr. Card Mr.Card Alabama Dothan Chamber of Commerce John Sanders Mobile Dothan Sanders N. T. Dobbs Chamber of Commerce J. R. Young Houston Nationaal Bank J. R. Crawford N. H. McCallum H. R. Mec-Clintock

Hot Springs Liver Buttons Ad Promises Health Boost

An advertising piece from Hot Springs Chemical Co promotes Hot Springs Liver Buttons. It claims the pills improve health and disposition for 25 cents, promises a “Diet Slip” for constipation and biliousness, and urges readers to buy locally or send payment to Hot Springs.

Hot Springs Hot Springs Chemical Co. Dept

Success for Big Cotton Loan Fund Seems Assured

Washington November 4 The plan to raise a 135 million dollar loan fund to aid cotton producers appears assured as W P G Harding of the Federal Reserve Board reports strong New England and national banker support. He cites telegrams from Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati and San Francisco and notes pledges from Washington and Louisville with clearing houses aiding banks nationwide.

Washington W. P. G. Harding Federal Reserve Board Boston New England San Francisco Louisville Harding

License Transfer Rules In Mobile Exise Commission

The Mobile excise commission adopts a rule requiring written license transfer applications with no ten dollar deposit. At a special board meeting, Ollie Werneth Jr’s application to transfer retail liquor at 62 South Royal Street to Thomas C Barrett was approved, with Barrett authorized to continue the business at the same location under the license.

Ollie Werneth, Jr South Royal Street Thomas C. Barrett

City Health Department Cuts Save $690 Monthly

The Mo bile health department reduces costs by $690 per month by firing nine sanitary inspectors, three catchers, one building inspector, and one rat catcher as part of staff reductions.

Health Department City of Mobile

Manufacturers Back Stable Market Fund Plan

Abnormally high prices would harm consumers and benefit no one. Manufacturers favor a stable market and are willing to contribute to the fund. Boston may be asked to contribute nearly ten million dollars to the fund.

Boston

Democrat Leads In California Senatorial Fight

Complete returns from 834 of 4686 precincts show James D. Phelan leading with 27,236 votes, Joseph Knowland 26,598, and Francis J. Heney 18,206 as of election night from San Francisco.

Associated Press San Francisco Joseph Knowland James D. Phelah Francis J. Heney

Complainant in Prohi Case Leaves the State

Joe Kelly charged with abusive language arraigned before Judge Henry Chamberlain in inferior criminal court. He was fined $5 and costs or ten days in jail, bond set at $100. Complainant Jim King had left the state. Other cases continued or disposed: Willie Jackson alias Eugene Westley continued to November 9, Jimmie Collings fined for assault and battery, Ernest Hughes case continued to November 6.

Joe Kelly Henry Chamberlain Inferior Criminal Court Costa Dixon Prichard Kelly G. Gerrard Nolle Jim King Eugene Westley Alies Willie Jackson Jimmie Colling Sallie Windham Ernest Hughes A. H. Smith

Pennsylvania Republicans Extend Lead In Elections

With about 60 percent of returns in, U S Senator Penrose leads over Palmer by roughly 180 000 votes in Pennsylvania. Pinchot trails by about 2 000. Governor Brumbaugh leads McCormick by 133 906, while Philadelphia shows a strong Republican edge. Republicans gain lieutenant governor and other statewide posts plus several congressmen. Philadelphia’s six seat delegation remains solidly Republican.

Associated Press Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States Boise Penrose A. Mitchell Palmer Gifford Pinichot Palmer Penrose Pinchot Martin G. Brumbaugh Yance C. McCormick Brumbaugh

Indiana State Returns Show Democrats Leading In Key Races

Early returns from Indiana's election favor United States B. F. Shively's re election by about 2000 votes and place Homer L in the statewide ticket lead. The Progressive party trails, while Indiana's congressional delegation leans Republican in the Tenth and Seventh districts with a contested Second and Sixth still undecided amid claims of victory from both parties.

Associated Press Indianapolis Indiana United States B. F. Shively Homer L W. A. Cullop

Republicans capture majority of seats in Wilson's home state

Associated Press reports in Trenton New Jersey that Democrat William E. Tuttle has been defeated in the Fifth District by Republican John H. Capstick. With Tuttle's loss the New Jersey delegation will be four Democrats and six Republicans, a GOP gain of six seats.

Wilson Associated Press Trenton N. J William E. Tuttle New Jersey John H. Capstick Tuttle Congress

State Legislature Shifts Power Toward Progressives

The text notes majorities in the state senate and house of representatives favoring the Progressives, indicating a political realignment driven by their influence in key chambers.

State Senate House of Representatives

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