Mobile iron makers argue pig iron rates block Gulf Coast
A. J. Parsons of Mobile Pulley and No Works told the railroad commission that high pig iron rates from Birmingham and related freight costs shut Mobile out of key markets. He cited Chattanooga and Gulfport as main rivals and urged a rate as low as 1.25 to 1.60 per ton to restore Mobile’s competitiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Alabama
W. A. Northcutt
Chamber of Ommerce and Business League
L. and N. Railroad
Wip
R. G. Cobb
Chamber of Commerce
E. A. DeFuniak
Parsons
Tanooga
NV Mobile
Gulfport
Chatta
Sanas
DeFuniak
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Parson
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Ite
Virginia
South
Birmingham
Mr. Parsons
Bessemee Ae
St. Louis
Bessemer
Cattanooga
Cincinnati
Ham
Flo- Y Sons
Kile
Flomaton
Star Mobile
Gulfort
Aow Chatta Arean
Sport
Messemer
Here
Whistler
N. O
L. & N. Railroad
New Orleans
Commerce Street
Waterfront Strike Amicably Settled at Mobile
The white and Black longshoremen strike, ongoing since September 1, ended after National President T. W. O’Connor arrived from Buffalo. Cotton workers secured a four and a half year contract, timbermen a one year deal, with plans to organize two new locals for coastwise and deep water work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
T. W. O'Connor
Buffalo
N. Y
Mobile
O’connor
f@irec
City Briefs: School Group Plans Critical Meeting
The E L Russell School Improvement Association schedules a Friday meeting at 3 30 p m with no clues for the issue and requests patrons to attend. Bertha Reynolds presides Elsie M Barnett is secretary Bay Jailer John T Brown returns to duty after a two month vacation. Marriage licenses issued by probate court include Thomas McRae Capell and Clinton Ella Mary McSweany Peter Grantham and Lula May Scarboro Edward W Wood and Agnes Lawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Russell School Improvement Association
Bertha Reynolds
Elsie M. Barnett
Thomas McRae Capell
Clinton Ella Mary McSweany
Peter Grantham
Lula May Scarboro
Edward W. Wood
Agnes Lawson
Negro clothing thief sought by police after scam
Police report numerous complaints about a Black man who collects clothing for cleaning and pressing at a very low rate and fails to return the items. A description has been circulated to all officers with instructions to arrest on sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Pindell to be named American ambassador to Russia
Washington reports that Henry M. Pindell of Peoria Illinois has been deemed acceptable by the Soviet government as the American ambassador to Russia. The nomination is expected to be sent to the Senate immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pindell
Russia
Washington
State Department
Henry M. Pindell
Peoria, Ill
Senate
Kidney Pills Help Mobile Woman End Kidney Troubles
A Mobile resident shares relief after using Deans Kidney Pills for back pain fatigue headaches and nervous weariness from kidney trouble. She bought at Van Antwerps Drug Store and reports enduring improvement with no relapse. Public endorsement remains strong and price is 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Pierre
St Emanuel St
Mobile
Ala
Dean
van Antwerp
United
We Fix Them Right at a Mevent Coat Sale
Odd phrasing suggests a sale note for footwear and coats with emphasis on repair and discount pricing. The readable bits mention ladies' shoes and special pricing, signaling a department store or repair shop advertisement.
Massive Locks Intact Across Isthmus Reports
The article notes that ancient masonry on the isthmus survives earthquakes and credits reinforced concrete in the canal’s locks and approaches for safety. It says the Mare Island dock and San Francisco buildings remained undisturbed after the quake, and disputes links between the quake and landslides in the Culebra cut, which may delay water passage beyond October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
San Francisco
Mare Island Navy Yard
Canal
Culebra
Courcuracna
Isthmus
Gamboa
Severe Earthquake Rattles Colon City at Night
An Associated Press report from Colon describes a strong 11:20 PM quake lasting about a minute that shook houses, halted clocks, and sent thousands into the streets in fear. A lighter 11:40 PM aftershock followed, with no serious damage reported yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Colon
Gatun
Two Strong Earthquakes Rattle Panama Canal Area
Tremors struck Panama City to Colon late last night with a brief five second shock in the capital followed by a ten second quake. Bells rang and residents rushed to streets as domes and doors opened. No major damage or canal disruption reported despite widespread alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Canal Zone
Panama City
Colon
Kingston
Seismic Event Recorded at Colon Panama Late Night
A Panama Colon quake near one minute long was recorded by the Spring Hill College seismograph. The device showed clear marks indicating a severe earthquake in progress at about 1 20 o clock on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Panama
Spring Hill College
Eat less meat if back hurts and kidneys react
An authority links meat consumption to kidney strain causing back ache and related symptoms. Recommendation uses Jad Salts, dissolving in water before breakfast for a few days to flush and stimulate kidneys, claim emphasizing grape and lemon juice acids with lithia.
Young Millionaire Under Dark Cloud
A witness describes injuries on a young woman after a violent incident, noting cuts on her bosom that may have been caused by a knife or by contact with glass from a windshield as she was hurled. Uncertain to determine exact cause of the wounds.
Oelrichs Arrested in Felonious Assault Case
Hermann Oelrichs, a Columbia law student and son of the late shipping merchant, was arrested on felonious assault charges after Miss Lucile Singleton, a 19 year old Texas mine owner's daughter, identified him as her assailant. Detective Trayer was suspended amid investigation. Singleton said she was stabbed, though later reports questioned the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Hermann Oelrichs
Columbia
Dogherty
Lucile Singleton
Texas
Theodore Trayer
Young Oelrichs
Broadway
Thrayer
Miss Singleton
Crighton
Trayer
Oelrichs
Father of Young Girl Leaves for New York
Edwin Singleton, father of Lucile Singleton, denies reports of her stabbing in New York. He says a telegram from her stated injuries came from a car crash, not a stabbing. Singleton, a mining man, plans to depart Dallas for New York early tomorrow after returning from the Tadis district in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Edwin Singleton
Lucile Singleton
Hermann Ocelriche
Miss Singleton
Oelrichs
Creighton
Darlington Gem Ys
Singleton
Tadis
Mexico
Schroeder denied permission to relocate liquor store
The Mobile excise commission rejected William Schroeder's bid to move his retail liquor business from Commerce Street to the southeast corner of Wilkinson and State. It found the proposed site too close to the restricted district and deemed the change inappropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schroeder
Commerce Street
Wilkinson and
State
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Adapts For Adults
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a tonic for adults. The copy emphasizes invigorating effects despite a bland taste and suggests use during illness or fatigue.
Alabama WCTU elects officers at Mobile convention
The Alabama Woman’s Christian Temperance Union closed its twenty ninth annual convention in Mobile electing general officers and delegates for world and national gatherings. Re-elected were President Annie K. Weisel of Birmingham and Vice President Mary T. Jeffries of Birmingham. other posts filled include corresponding secretary G Y Capps Opelika, recording secretary Chap pel Cory Roebuck Springs, and treasurer E A Parker Montgomery. Delegates to the national convention in New York named Mrs. L. F. Ware Avondale, Mrs. P. J. Smith Union Springs, Mrs. P. J. McAdory Bessemer, T. Stew Gadsden, and Mrs. W. G. Bevill Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esstee oSvention
Annie. K. Weisel
Birmingham
Mary T. Jeffries
Mra
G. Y. Capps
Opelika
Chappel Cory
Roebuck Springs
E. A. Parker
Montgomery
Alabama Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Mobile
Actio
W. C. Ee Wn
New York
L. F. Ware
Avondale
P. J. Smith
Union Springs
P. J.mcadory
Bessemer
Stew Gadsden
W. G. Bevill
Gadsden and
Mont
See A
Excoun Committee
Tes
Tion
Chappel
Gary
Roebuck
Springs
Hast Lake
M. Jackson
Crawford Johnson
Dadeville
Robert McCluskee
Julia S. Tutwiler
Livingston
C. P. Johnson
Collinsville
LD. McKee
Seale
J. D. Chandler
Guntersville
A. E. Meadow
Wesley Jones
Lee
Agnes Young
W. C. T. U. Institutes
A. B. Hail
Mercy
Tuscaloosa
Watters
W. W. Bussey
Eugenia Massey
Woodlawn
H. Stockham
Emma L. Groenendyke
New Decatur
J. B. Chatfield
Personal notices from Mobile list visitors and hotel guests
W L Short and L A Short of New Orleans are in Mobile on business, staying at the Saint Andrew. G MeK Douglas of Ceiba Honduras arrives to stay several days. E P Wilson of Grove Hill Ala is at the Bienville with Mrs Wilson. Mr and Mrs P R Elmore of Frankville Ala are at the Saint Andrew. R W McKiverley and wife of Meridian Miss are visiting for a week. James T Ward and wife of Chicora Miss are at the Cawthon. J F Terrill Southern Pacific agent from New Orleans is in Mobile for several days. W R Wylkie of Montgomery is at the Cawthon on business. F H Miller L N A assistant agent has returned from Detroit Niagara Falls and Canada. Mrs L S Smith and son Louis return from Grand Rapids and Michigan resorts. E Lee Higdon Jr of Birmingham is at the Bienville. Mr and Mrs T J Rowley of Birmingham are visiting. J Cary Hicks of Jackson Ala is visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Short
L. A. Short
New Orleans
City
Saint Andrew Hotel
J. F. Terrill
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Mobile
F. H. Miller
Louisville and Nashville
Mobiel
Detroit
Niagara Falls
Canada
James Neese Charged With Grand Larceny in Cot tage Hill Incident
Deputy James McKenzie arrested James Neese on grand larceny charges after McCarthy reported Neese robbed him of 278 dollars while at his home on Cot tage Hill road six miles from the city. Neese denies the accusation and awaits Inferior criminal court proceedings after bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James’ Neese
James McKenzie
Inferior Criminal Court
M. W. McCarthy
Neese
Cottage Hill Road
J Neese
Peruna Credited By Families For Health Recovery
Mrs J G Dukes of Wilmington reports her wife’s health greatly improved after using Peruna for a month with color returning and weight gain. Her ten year old son also gains rosy cheeks and energy. Another letter from Mrs T J Ballard Pryor Oklahoma says stomach trouble resolved and catarrhal symptoms gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Dukes
5Th St
Wilmington
Mre. T. J. Ballard
Pryor
Oklahoma
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Relief for Stomach Ailments
An ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick, harmless remedy for indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and related stomach troubles. It claims rapid relief when it contacts the stomach, stopping sour gas headaches and nausea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
For Rent New Stores On Dauphin and Lafayette Streets
The Modern and Up-to-Date new stores near N. W. Dauphin and Gedar Streets offer large, well lighted premises ready for occupancy. Rent moderate. Apply E D McGRAW N E Dauphin and Lafayette St. Both Pines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Dauphin
Gedar Sts
D. McGraw
N. E
Dauphin
Lafayette St
Both Pines
Property Listings Include Multiple Dwellings and Shops
Cottage on Palmetto street offers hall parlor gas room pantry kitchen three large rooms small bedroom bath hot and cold water electric lights modern conveniences No 118 St Stephens road two story 47 rooms with hall kitchen bath Broad two north South Carolina two story dwelling six rooms upstairs hall bath kitchen electric lights city water sanitary sewerage good condition Upper flat 705 Dauphin St hall four kitchen and bath electric lines Building N Ww Conti and Wilkinson Sts suitable for horse shoeing shop or garage Will remodel to suit tenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmetto Street
E. S. Broad
North
South Carolina
Conti and Wilkinson
Weather Summary for September from the Weather Bureau
The September report records 15.50 inches of total precipitation, 10.48 inches above normal. The high was 94 on September 3 and the low 53 on September 22. Eight thunder events occurred on dates including September 6 and 30, with 209.1 sunshine hours and 56 percent sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
Dr Sun in Eclipse Shaken The Chinese Republic
The notice remarks that Dr Sun remains in a state of absolute eclipse, signaling a collapsed leadership phase and uncertain political standing within the Chinese Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sun
Chinese Republic
Hair Cure Claim for scalp troubles from Cuticura products
An advertisement features Mrs. Ella Sheffield describing years of dandruff itching and hair loss, praising Cuticura Soap and Ointment after two weeks of use. It promotes Cuticura for pimples and blackheads, with instructions for applying ointment and washing with soap, plus free samples and a Skin Book offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okla
Ella Sheffield
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
For Rent Norville Bros Listings of several dwellings
Norville Bros. advertises multiple rentals including 66 N Ann two story modern house 110x245 lot. 2 E Cedar lower flat four rooms bath. 12 rooms with full conveniences. 90 S Broad St apartment with bath electric light gas. St Emanuel St cottages with all conveniences. Spring Hill Ave cottages. Oakdale N Pam E Washington Ave. Hyland Ave cottage. Call or write for details and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Emanuel
Spring Hill Ave
N. Pam
E. Washington Ave
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. J. Parsons
Ailroad Commission
Sayree
Sir Johnston F. Robertson
King George of England
W.C.T.U
Alabama Wom
Ns Chiire
Intent Christian Temperance Upon
G. Mek. Douglas
Ceiba
Honduras
E. P. Wilson
Grove Hill, Ala
Bienville Hotel
Wilson
P. R. Elmore
Frankville, Ala
The
Saint Andrew
R. W. McKiverley
Meridian
Miss
James T. Ward
Chicora
Cawthonotel
W. R. Wylkie
Cawthon Hotel
E. Lee Higdon, Jr
Bienville
Mrs
T. J. Rowley
J. Cary Hicks
Jackson, Ala
Friends
J. G. Dukel
St. Stephens Road
Dauphin St. Hall
Morrill & Lyons i
Francis
Norville Bros
N. Ann
Conti
Coda Datars
St. Emanuel St
Palmetto and
St. Emad
Dunham St.—Cottage
N. W
Ham and Fry
Governeng Road
Hyland Ave
Bath
East Hyland
Commerce St
West
Government
Commerce
Norville
Bros: the Agency of Action
St, Francis Sf
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