Mules Shipped Out of City Amid Fraud Claim
A hauling contractor allegedly sought help from a negro minister to defraud a woman by planning to move out of the city with a pair of mules and a second team. A note led to an investigation ending with pursuit toward Gulfport and New Orleans, with Deputy Sheriff Scull and Gulfport harbor authorities involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Mississippi
Palmer
Cephas
Gulfport
New Orleans
Scull
al Harbormaster
Great care is given this department and you will always find at the
A fragmented OCR snippet notes diligent service in a department with assurance that consistent support can be found.
Mobile noted for musical taste in city praise
Mr. J. EB. Laidwig lauds Mobile for supporting the best in music and praises Hood and Robin Hood productions. He notes DeKoven’s reputation, commends the local company, and says President Wilson’s Southern Congress visit highlights Mobile’s commercial prestige with Panama Canal opening referenced. The piece ends with social quips about bachelors and moral sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. EB. Laidwig
EySin
Toric
de Koven
Wilson
Southern Commercial Congress
Ludwig
East
Mobile
Mr. Ludwig
Sure Indications of Lung Trouble
Anecdotal claims tout Eckman Alterative as a remedy for chest complaints including cough night sweats and pleurisy. An affidavit from W F Bomar cites recovery after taking three bottles and notes improved health. The ad asserts years of use and markets the product via Braswell's Drug Store and Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia for further evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
W. F. Bomar
Eckman
Braswell
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Ady
Fund Near Goal for Panama Canal Celebration Drive
The fund for the Panama Canal Celebration and Southern Commercial Congress sits about $5,000 short of the total goal with roughly $12,600 raised to date. Committees report cash and pledges from firms including Realty Construction Company and D. R. Dunlap Mercantile Company, plus aid from Mobile business figures and out-of-town Alabama banks. General Director Irvine encourages outside contributions and large local property owners to subscribe, noting broad positive publicity for Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Commercial Congress
Piomt
Yeemee AG
Albert
Cawthon Winever
Realty Construction Company
Ofirmingham
D. R. Dunlap Mercantile Company
BE. O. Fowlkes
Bush Sei Tomes
Fowlkes
Mobile
Matt Mahorner, Jr
Irvine
Panama Canal
Baldwin County
Mobile Clearin House
Alabama Anks
Gu; Coast Fruit Farms Company
Aubrey Boyles
Moving Men Arrested on Suspected Theft Charge
Harry Dulaney and Dummy Sullivan were arrested by Detective J. W. Murphy on the charge of being dangerous and suspicious after Mrs. W. Johnson of 184 Old Shells Road reported missing ten dollars, a sleeper ticket to Chicago, and other valuables following a trunk pickup for the Louisville and Nashville station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dulaney
Sullivan
J. W. Murphy
Police
W. Johnson
Old Shells Road
Louisville and Nashville
Evictors and Evicted Arrested at Dreamland Theatre
J C Smith W B Waddle and Harry French were arrested Friday afternoon by Officer Pitroff at the Dreamland theatre on disorderly conduct charges and posted bond for the recorder's court. Smith says Waddle and French attacked him in the theatre alley while Waddle says Smith refused to leave and started the fight with him and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Smith
W. B.waddle
Harry French
Philip Pitroff
Dreamland Theatre
Recorder’s Court
Mr. Smith
Mesars
Waddle
French
Smith
At Home or Abroad Health Follows Wise Food Choices
A concise guide argues health depends on careful food choices whether at home or abroad. It emphasizes balanced meals, portion control, and avoiding excessive processed foods for better well being across settings.
Grape-Nuts Concentrated Nutrition for Body and Brain
Grape-Nuts is described as concentrated and easily digested with digestion often occurring in about an hour. It is said to provide vital food elements Nature requires for rebuilding and sustaining both body and brain.
President to Sign Underwood Tariff Measure
Congress negotiates tariff bill terms with Underwood and Crisp arguing over Smith Lever amendments while Hin Sherman and Fitzgerald urge full Senate recede. Speaker Clark rules for receding as House seeks clear procedure to avoid legal flaws, backed by Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jority
Underwood
Crisp
Hin Sherley
Fitzrald
Senate
Clark
House
Payne
President Wilson to Sign Tariff Bill Tonight
Washington reports President Wilson planned to sign the tariff bill at 9 o clock after early talks with administration leaders. Ceremonial attendees include Chairman Underwood and Ways and Means members, Vice President Marshall, Senate leaders, Speaker Clark, cabinet, and press. Officials outline steps to avoid delays as customs adjust to the new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Underwood
Ways and Means
Simmons
Finance Committee
Marshall
Clarke
Senate
Kern
Clark
House
Customs House
Customs Service
State Department
Joseph W. Folk
United States
Congress
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Japan
Belgium
Denmark
Greece
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
Great Britain
Costa Rica
Honduras
United State
Real Live Hippopotamus Spotted in Willows
Citizens along the Mississippi River at St. Joseph Louisiana saw a real hippopotamus roaming the willows after escaping Haag circus during muddy conditions. Circus workers sought the river horse valued in the thousands, but initial search failed to locate it despite ongoing hunts along the riverfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph
Haag Circus
Maritime Traffic and River News Summary
The steamer American under United Fry Co charter arrived from Puerto Cortez with 8 220 bunches of bananas. Wolf from Havana loaded at Pier 8. John Quill from Demopolis brought 691 bales of cotton 150 barrels of naval stores and 9 337 staves. Belize sailing to Belize with flour and general cargo. Bertha sailing to Cuban ports with lumber and naval stores. San Cristobal resumes trade to Tuxpan after repairs. Kyleakin deck loaded and set to sail soon. Hste shifts to south wharf. Harewood due from Buenos Ayres in 20 days. Fired due Sunday from Puerto Cortez with banana cargo.
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American
United Fry Company
Puerto Cortez
fHond
Wolf
Cox
Munson Steamship Company
Tavana
Cuba
Pier 8
John Quill
Demopolis
Belize
Hansen
Orr-Laubenheimer Steamship Company
Bertha
Meyers
Munson Line
San Cristobal
Tuxpan
Mex
Kyleakin
Hste
The
O. M. and Co
Paes
Harewood
Buenos Ayres
Ray
Norweathe
Jurray Steamship Co Yy
Hon
Croxone Promises Relief for Backache and Kidney Disorders
An advertisement touts Croxone as a guaranteed remedy for backache and kidney and bladder disorders. It claims rapid action by reaching the disease’s cause, dissolving uric acid, and cleansing membranes, with price noted for the original package.
Bible Lecture on Christ Coming by Dr. F A Hall
The I B S A hosts its second free lecture at Monroe Park Theatre this Sunday night led by Dr. F A Hall of Indianapolis. He will answer questions from Scripture about the earth’s destruction the Lord’s return and the benefits and timing of Christ coming. The lectures are free to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.E. Hall
Monroe Park
Monroe Park Theatre
F. A. Hall
Indianapolis
Ind
Opportunity Makes The Man After He Creates It
The quote asserts that opportunity rarely shapes a person until the individual first creates the chance through effort and initiative. It emphasizes self-starting action as the precursor to success and growth.
Mobile Fans Set for World Series Trips
Mobile will send dozens to the World Series between New York and Philadelphia as City Ticket Agents report at least thirty will use the cheap rates to attend games in Philadelphia and New York. An Episcopal Convention in the metropolis prompted a $34.30 fare, with attendees including James T. Jett Robert Ennis Joseph Stone Frank Ward and Dr J C Turrentine among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
New York
Philadelphia
G. W. King
Ohio
Reud
Louisville
Nashville
New Yorker
Episcopal Church
Metropolis
James T. Jett
Robert Ennis
Joseph Stone
Frank Bh. Ward
W. H. Monk, Jr
Dr. J. C. Turrentine
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Liver Action
Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claimed to arouse the liver to action purify the blood and build up the system for both adults and children advertised at 56 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
White Hair Triggers Spar Between Local Men Outside Battle House
A Thursday night fight outside the Battle House ended with Thomas Sims real estate dealer and Estes D. Baker cotton factor and Chamber of Commerce vice president grappling on the sidewalk. A bystander shouted not to strike the old man as Baker, though under 40, had snow white hair. Nine men needed to separate them. No serious injuries reported. dispute arose from a personal matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sims
Estes D. Baker
Chamber of Commerce
Battle House
Baker
Sims
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R. O. Harris Grocery CO
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Robin Snays
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Kodaks
EO. Zadek Jewelry Co
Mobile, Ala
Lyric Theatre
Rand Historical
And
Musical Review
F. A. Dunster
Mobile van Antwerp Onnas
White House
Graham
Rush
Dauphin Street
Real Live
Hippo IN the
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Marine. Matters and River News
Christ
Montgomery, Ala
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