Effect of veto on recircuitsing bill studied at capital
At Merv Alabama October 5. Lawyers and legislators debate how Governor Hendersons veto of the recircuiting bill will affect Alabama judiciary. Concerns include loss of circuit jurisdiction in some counties and constitutional implications. Also noted are thirty two vetoes from the recent session and appointments to state boards of equalization in Montgomery Tuscaloosa and Houston counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merv
Ala
Jerson
Lon
Tunstall
Hale
Marengo
Epider
Henderson
State Board of Equalization
Montgomery
Tuscoola
Houston
George A. Thomas
Montgomery ‘County ‘Board
M. W. Shirley
St Josephs Association Plans Entertainment
The St Josephs Catholic Association announces a complimentary entertainment on Thursday night October 7 at 8 o clock in their hall. Committee in charge reports progress on a promising program. Principal address will be by Matt orner, a well known attorney. The association plans to make the retreat an annual affair and to feature a pool tournament with Ernest Conlon among the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Catholic Association
Matt Orner
Ernest Conlon
McGill Institute Opens With Good Enrollment
One hundred students enrolled at the McGill Institute this session. Rev. Father William A. Kerrigan, the institute’s head, is pleased with the showing and calls the number manageable. This year adds several new courses and extends the program by one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGill Institute
William A. Kerrigan
Strike Forces Near Lockout At General Electric Plant
In Schenectady New York virtually the entire General Electric plant was tied up as an eight day strike began. Two pattern makers walked out, and the action was directed by J Keppler, vice president of the International Association of Machinists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
N. Y
General Electric Company
J. Keppler
In-ional Machinists
A Touch of Comfort Manyon Witch Hazel Soap
A bibelot style ad proclaims Manyon Witch Hazel Soap as the best toilet and medicated soap. It claims hundreds of customers approve and notes a price of 10 cents per cake or three for 25 cents. Sold by Bienville Pharmacy.
Holland immigrant builds model Baldwin dairy farm with cheese
W. F. Medor from Holland arrived around 1908 with a Guernsey herd and started a dairy in Baldwin County two miles north of Foley. He created a red painted, roofed machinery shed and dairy plant, saving money and boosting local farming, later diversifying to Herefords. His Hollandized farm aims to attract tourists and supply Baldwin creamery with local cheese as roads improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Meder
Holland
United States
Guernsey
Guernseys
Medor
Foley
Baldwin County
Mobile- Baldwin County
Parents Held Responsible for Kiddies in Streets
In a Mobile court case, Recorder Holington highlights dangers of children in public thoroughfares. Renie Schurman was charged but discharged after evidence showed 12 year old Johnnie Cutts collided with a stationary car. testimony notes parents contribute negligence when children play in streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie
Renie Schurman
Johnnie Cutts
Johnnie
Conception
Dauphin
Schurman
Edington
Mobile Delegates Plan to Attend Biloxi Meeting
Plans for Mobile representatives to attend the Alabama Gulf Coast Highway Association meeting in Biloxi Wednesday are under way. C. W. Herrington and Dr Ward have announced their intent to attend, with others expected as the group shapes the organization’s constitution and by laws. The Biloxi gathering includes conference on Alabama reception for Jackson highway pathfinders in November, amid talks of a seawall plan at Gulfport influencing coastal highway plans.
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Mobile
Alabama Gulf Coast
Thomasville
Dallas
Lowndes
Alabama
Gulf Coast Highway Association
Bilox
Mississippi Coast
Association
Gulf Coast
Gulfport
Prichard Man to Face Trial on Wednesday
Kelly Harris of Prichard charged with assault and battery against Mrs. A F Smith. warrant sworn last Thursday in inferior criminal court. Harris docketed at county jail Tuesday and posted bond for Wednesday appearance. Lemmie Harris and Clarence Harris arrested Monday, fined 1 dollar and costs or ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Harris
Prichard
Inferior Criminal Court
A. F. Smith
Lemmie
Harris
Clarence Harris
City approves new street lighting at key intersections
The city commission ordered tungsten lights at Government Street and McDonald Avenue and at Selma and Broad Streets. The measure, offered by Commissioner Pat J. Lyons, was adopted unanimously at the regular weekly meeting.
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Government Street
McDonald Avenue
Selma
Broad Streets
Pat J. Lyons
Card of Thanks from the Smith Family
The Smith family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness shown during their bereavement after the loss of a family member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Smith
Sheep Becoming a Profit Factor in Farm Development
The Mobile area embraces sheep farming as a new element of agricultural growth. New pastures and crops like clover cowpea and peanut vine hay boost sheep viability. The Gulf Coast Fair will include a sheep department with premiums for rams ewes and flocks, highlighting sheep as a developing local factor. Fairhope in Baldwin county will host a Fairhope Day with dances singing and community displays to showcase the colony’s life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Gulf Coast Fair
BIOGE
Fairhope
J. M. Pilcher
Fairhope Progressive League
Palm Oil Company Sues Cadillac for Breach of Oil Contract
The Palm Oil Company, by Lyons & Courtney, sues the Cadillac Motor Company in law and equity court for 800 alleging breach of an oil delivery contract dated January 4 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadillac Company
Palm Oil Company
Lyons & Courtney
Law and Equity
Cadillac Motor Company
Benedictine envoy to Japanese emperor coronation
Pope Benedict will be represented officially at the coronation of Emperor Yoshihito of Japan on November 10 by Monsignor Petrelli apostolic delegate to the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Benedict
Yoshihito
Japan
Monsignor
Petrelli
Philippines
Grayson Says Extra Session Very Unlikely in Alabama
Mobile representative Claude E. Grayson states there is not a chance of an extra legislative session unless the governor is convinced beyond reasonable doubt that it is imperative for Alabama's best interests. He notes Mobile county remains in the thirteenth circuit with three judges despite the veto of the re circuiting bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude E. Grayson
Mobile
Grayson
Mobile County
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
Henderson
Washington County
Alabama
MOBILE DELEGATES NAMED TO ROADS CONGRESS
Mobile commissioners named fifteen delegates to the Alabama Good Roads Association meeting in Birmingham on October 12 and 18. Delegates include W. M. Clemens A. P. Bush R. V. Taylor George R. Vaughan Martin Van Heuvel John Craft Stewart Brooks Elliott G. Rickardy J. J. Helter W. E. P. Wilson Leon Schwartz W. J. Adams George L. Kilmer H. J. Harrington and John 8. Gaston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillans
Lyons
Mobile
Alabama Good Roads Association
Birmingham
W. M. Clemens
A. P. Bush
R. V. Taylor
George R. Vaughan
Martin van Heuvel
John Craft
Stewart Brooks
Elliott G. Rickardy
J. J. Helter
W. E. P. Wilson
Leon Schwartz
W. J. Adams
George L. Kilmer
H. J. Harrington
John 8. Gaston
Minneapolis County Wet Victory in Hennepin Vote
In Hennepin County the wets won the county option by about 7000. The dry headquarters say efforts to oust Minneapolis 483 saloons will continue. Prohibitionists may petition for another election in three years.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Hennepin County
Drys
Valuable Discovery in Complexion Beautifier
An old advertisement touts mercorized wax as a premier complexion beautifier due to its absorbent power and versatility. It recommends applying the wax to a lightly dried face, leaving it overnight, then washing with warm water, and notes wax is sold in a one ounce package. A saxolite solution with hazel is suggested for removing wrinkles, claiming quick results.
Fletcher's Dreadnaughts Defend Coast in Great Naval War Game
Admiral Fletcher's Atlantic fleet defends the coast from Maine to Florida in a ten day war game against Vice Admiral Mayo's Reds. Eight dreadnaughts and four predreadnaughts defend ports while submarines and mine fields factor in. The exercise aims to test national defense but progress remains secret.
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Fletcher
U.S
Mayo
Washington
Atlantic
Maine
Florida
United States Navy
Newport
R. I
Hampton Roads
Wyoming
New York
Texas
Arkansas
Utah
Michigan
South Carolina
Louisiana
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Virginia
Mayor
War College
Volunteer Drive to Rebuild Mobile Chamber of Commerce
A first of its kind volunteer campaign launches in Mobile to route twenty five “live wires” to recruit delinquent and backward members. The effort aims to preserve the farm demonstration department and sustain business farmer ties through active member participation and dues collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Leslie Taylor
George A. Maloney
Mobile County
E. M. Bailey
Chamber
Taylor
Burglary Report From Mrs Josie Newman Home
Mrs Josie Newman on Michigan avenue near Virginia street reports a burglary Tuesday night with entry to her residence and loss of groceries and household supplies. The incident was reported to police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Newman
Michigan Avenue
Virginia Street
British Beauties Sell Hair to Help Swell Relief Fund
London readers report women cutting off their hair to swell wartime relief funds. The trend includes short hairstyles for women and Charlie Chaplin mustaches for men as fashion dictates. Women earn handsome sums for their tresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charlie Chaplin
Crichton Man Charged With Vagrancy Abandonment
Edward Hughes of Crichton was arrested by Deputy Soles on a charge of vagrancy by abandonment of family. His wife, the complainant, says he has not provided support for several weeks. Also, Dr. M Visnikch named Serbian minister of finance in France succession to Paschou who retires due to ill health.
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Edward Hughes
Crichton
Soles
Hughes
NISH
Serbia
M. Visnikch
France
Finance
M. Paschou
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