Eldridge Loses License 90 Days For Minor Sales
Mobile Excise Commission suspends Leo F. Eldridge’s saloon license from November 10 to December 31 1913 after findings that he sold liquor to minors and to an habitual drunkard, and violated license terms. stenographer’s report available at the commission office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge
Excise Commission
City of
Mobile
Leo M. Eldridge
Bay Avenue
Washington Avenue
Leo F. Eldridge
Lee F. Eldridge
Pallos Wounds Slight After Self Inflicted Shot
Burt Pallos of Battles, Baldwin County, was injured while hunting between Fairhope and Battles. He shot himself in the left leg, lower jaw and neck when dragging a discharged gun through a fence. He reached Fairhope and received care from Dr. Cr L Mershon. He remained conscious and was reported improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairhope
Battles
Baldwin County
Burt Pallos
Cr. L. Mershon
Pallas
Mobile
Ala
Pallos
Hot Springs Liver Buttons Claim Quick Constipation Relief
Advertises Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a cheerful tonic for chronic constipation and liver issues. Promotes a 25 cent box to aid digestion, with a one week nightly dose and a money back guarantee. Mentions Hot Springs Arkansas as the source and world famous health resort reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs Chem.o
Hot Springs, Ark
Cops Car Passes Not Discontinued in Mobile
A Mobile Light and Railway letter to Chief Crenshaw from J Howard Wilson announces that pass books for non uniformed officers and free transportation for uniformed men will continue. Wilson cites a false arrest over a weed notice as the cause of a temporary halt and states pass books will be issued again to prevent officers from losing transportation privileges. The case raises questions about city authority over sidewalks south of Virginia Street and a related court dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Department
Frank W. Crenshaw
J. Howard Wilson
Mobile Light & Railway Company
Crenshaw
Department of Free Transportation
F. W. Crenshaw
City
Murray
Mobile
Mobile Light & Railroad Company
Police Department
J. H. Wilson
Schwarz
Laz Schwarz
Wilson
Luke Murray
Virginia Street
Supreme Court
Court House
G. H. Krumpel
Oakdale
Kruempel
Recorder’s Court
Lecture on Reforestation by Miss Mabelle Biggart
Miss Mabelle Biggart, NY and London sociologist, will lecture Friday evening November 7 at 8 o'clock in the Cawthon Hotel parlor on reforestation. Open to all, sponsored by the Home Economics Club and the Chamber of Commerce. She discusses Denmark's Grundtvigian education and the potential adaptation to the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabelle Biggart
New York
London
Cawthon Hotel
Home Economics Club
Chamber of Commerce
Club
Grundtvig
Ely's Cream Balm Offers Quick Catarrh Relief
A nostalgic advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm claiming instant relief for clogged nostrils and head congestion. It promises opening air passages, stopping discharge, and soothing the inflamed membranes with a small application, even overnight.
Welder Suffering Temporary Blindness After Glare Incident
Herman Calloway an engineer for Ollinger Bruce Dry Docks was struck blind briefly while observing welding done by Mobile Light and Rail Way Co. He received aid at a drug store then was taken home at 103 South Jefferson. A previous Mobile case involved George R. Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Light and RailWay Company
Herman Calloway
Ollinger & Bruce Dry Docks Company
South Jefferson Street
Mobile
George R. Powell
Bilbo Invited to Road Meet in Mobile Alabama
Lieut Gov Theodore Bilbo of Mississippi is invited to attend the Alabama Good Roads Association convention in Mobile on November 2022. Invitations go to road supervisors in Forrest Newton George Perry and Greene counties. George and Greene have accepted. Judge K L Parks of Andalusia also invited to speak. Charles Hess named superintendent of exhibits. Warren Bros exhibit from Boston shows bitulithic pavement. Mobile businessmen will be asked to subscribe ten dollars to help cover visitor entertainment expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Bilbo
Mississippi
Alabama Good Roads Association
Mobile
Forrest
Newton
George
Perry
Greene Counties
George and
Greene County
K. L. Parks
Andalusia
Ala
Charles Hess
John Craft
Warren Bros
Boston
Mass
Busiess Men
New Cemetery Entrance Completed on George Street
The Magnolia cemetery gate on George Street was completed on Thursday and turned over to the City Commission. The ornamental concrete entrance includes a restroom and relief letters bearing the cemetery name, marking a significant improvement to the burial ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Cemetery
George Street
City Commission
Glass of Salts Cleans Kidneys
An health advert explains that flushing kidneys with a mild salt solution restores function. It recommends Jad Salts mixed in water, plus ample water intake, to soothe urinary tract irritation and prevent bladder issues.
Oysters and Reef Violations Probe by Alabama Agencies
A letter from major Alabama oyster firms to the Alabama Oyster Commission alleges Mississippi boats harvest Alabama reef oysters in rough condition. They claim prices are up fifty percent and quality is inferior. Commission President Craft seeks information and vows investigation and law enforcement if rules are violated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Kuppersmith
Alabama Fish and Oyster Company
Mobile Fish and Oyster Company
Southern Fish and Oyster Company
Star Fish and Oyster Company
Grant Fish and Oyster Company
American Fish and Oyster Company
Union Fish and Oyster Company
Alabama_Oyster Commission
Mississippi
Alabama
Craft
Commission
Choctaw County Millman Bankrupt
Asa A. Dubose a Silas resident and sawmill operator filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S district court Thursday morning. Liabilities listed at 2550 dollars assets at 2925 with some exempt. He was adjudicated bankrupt and the petition referred to Referee R T Ervin Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa A. Dubose
Silas
Choctaw County
Ala
United States District Court
Petion
R. T. Ervin
Mobile
Woman Sold Liquor Without License Cleared at Prichard
Cora Gibson of Prichard, a Black woman, was discharged Thursday by U S Commissioner Richard Jones Jr. after Deputy J H Gates had placed her under arrest on a charge of selling liquor without an internal revenue license. The commissioner ruled the evidence insufficient to hold her for the federal grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Gibson
Prichard
United States
J. H. Gates
Internal Revenue
Richard Jones
Jones
Dr King’s New Life Pills for Digestive Relief
Torpid liver constipated bowels and a disordered stomach cause headaches. Take Dr King’s New Life Pills to stimulate organs and restore function. No better regulator for liver and bowels. 25c per box. Adv by H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Devotions at St Matthew's Church Mass and Benediction
The Sacred Heart devotions begin tomorrow at 6 a.m. at St. Matthew's Church with holy hour and end with mass at 7 a.m. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will follow. Confessions are scheduled for this afternoon at 4 p.m. and tomorrow morning at 6 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew’s Church
Hobson Campaigning Through South Alabama
Congressman Richmond P. Hobson, seeking the United States Senate, spent five hours in Mobile en route to Bay Minette and planned speeches across southern Alabama. He announced campaign stops for Friday and Saturday including Evergreen Repton Excel James Mills Monroeville and McWilliams Pine Apple Snow Hill and Selma with times noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond P. Hobson
United States
Oscar W. Underwood
Mobile
Bay Minette
Ala
Atmore
Flomaton
Hobson
Cawthon Hotel
Alabama
Evergreen
Repton
Excel
James Mills
Monroeville
McWilliams
Pine Apple
Snow Hill
Selma
Dallas County
Secretary of the Navy Thanks Pensacola Banquet Host
Secretary Josephus Daniels sent a letter to Manager B. Herven Hervey of the Cawthon hotel praising the hospitality shown during a Chamber of Commerce banquet. Daniels notes a Navy yard opening investigation at Pensacola Florida and calls the outlook encouraging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Hervey
Cawthon Hotel
Sec. of the Navy
Josephus Daniels
Chamber of Commerce
Daniels
Navy Yard
Pensacola
Fla
Herrmann backs Tener for National League president
Cincinnati investor August Herrmann comments on Governor John Tener of Pennsylvania possibly becoming NL president. He notes Baker of Philadelphia and Dreyfuss of Pittsburgh handled the matter, doubts Tener can hold both roles, but says Tener is a national figure and the presidency seems settled if he seeks it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
August Herrmann
Cincinnati Baseball
John K. Tener
Pennsylvania
National League
Baker
Philadelphia Nationals
Dreyfuss
Pittsburg
Tener
League
Civil service exams announced by U S Civil Service Commission
December tests include assistant in grain standardization in the bureau of plant industry on the 3rd, chief mine surgeon in the bureau of mines on the 8th, fireman and general mechanic in the bureau of standards on the 10th, laboratory aid and engineer in the products laboratory at Madison Wisconsin, and orchestra and band leader at the United States Penitentiary in Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Plant Industry
Bureau of Mines
Bureau of Standards
Washington
Products Laboratory
Madison
Wis
United States
Atlanta
Counsel Calls On Charlton In Jail Como
Porter Charlton, the young American awaiting trial for the murder of his wife, was visited in jail at Como Italy by his counsel and Emilio Catapano a noted psychologist and poet. They discussed evidence to prove Charlton’s irresponsibility in the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlton
Como
Italy
Porter Charlton
Emilio Catapano
Chariton
Nicaranagan Plot Aimed to Wipe Out Diaz Administration
An Associated Press report from Managua details a Liberal party conspiracy to assassinate President Adolfo Diaz and all cabinet ministers on October 29. The plan divided into three groups targeting the president, vice president, and foreign minister, with bombs planned for the chamber of deputies session on October 23. The plot’s discovery occurred by accident during final arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Managua
Nic
Adolfo Diaz
N.gua
Liberal Party
Eemaetren
Fernando Soloranzo
Prominent Park Promoters Meet in Mobile Luncheon
A lunch will be hosted Friday at 1 pm at the Battle House for Hon. 8 S. H. Bellamy Chicago Association of Commerce playgrounds commissioner and Dr Cyrus F. Stinson Playgrounds Association of America field secretary. The Civic Improvement committee of the Chamber of Commerce sponsors with John E. Mitchell as chairman. The aim is to build support for more Mobile public playgrounds and recreation centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle House
S. H. Bellamy
Chicago Association of Commerce
Cyrus F. Stinson
Playgrounds Association of America
Civic Improvement Committee
Chamber of Commerce
John E. Mitchell
Mitchell
Mobile seeks 126 volunteers for new artillery company
Fifty men have shown interest in forming a Mobile artillery company. Meetings aim to reach 126 mustering strength with letters sent to former Mobile artillery members and state militia veterans. Lt King and Major Dorrance are expected to visit Mobile to review the setup after orders direct from Major Dorrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company of Artillery
Mobile
Armory Hall
King
Regular Army
Dorrance
Alabama Artillery
Railway Mail Clerks Get Good Increases
Uncle Sam’s appreciation of railway mail clerks shown by Mobile post office report. One clerk’s pay rose from 1300 to 1400 per year, another from 1100 to 1200, and three others from 1200 to 1300. Increases effective October 1 ultimo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Mobile
Youthful Skin With Simple At-Home Treatment
A clubwoman article promotes external skin care using mercorized wax to remove weathered film skin and reveal a new complexion. It advises applying nightly like cold cream and washing off in the morning, plus a saxolite and hazel bath to reduce wrinkles and signs of age.
Sore throat linked to wider illnesses and Peruna cure claims
An article argues throat health prevents catarrh and contagion, citing Ex Sheriff B W D Barnes of Tennessee who allegedly recovered after four bottles of Peruna. It promotes gargling and Peruna tablets as a remedy, warning against raw throats inviting germs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.w.d.barnes
Peruna Co
Columbus
Ohio
Barnes
McMinnville
Tenn
Warren County
Tennessee
Missing waitresses located in Semmes Alabama
Louise Emanuel and Hazel Burkett disappeared from the Cozy Corner restaurant last Saturday night and were found in Semmes, Alabama via a telephone report to Mobile Police Chief Frank W Crenshaw. Emanuel plans to travel to Semmes to retrieve her daughter. Burkett has relatives in Semmes and the pair have been staying with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semmes
New Orleans
Louise Emanuel
Hazel Burkett
Ala
Frank W. Crenshaw
Mrs. Emanuel
Chief Crenshaw
Mobile
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Civil Service Examinations
Hostetter
C. F. Stinson
Ann Street
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Government St. Road
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Gilbert
Norville Bros
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