Veteran German cigarmaker recounts a life of war and exile
Herman Ross, born 1842 near Frankfort, recalls enlisting with French forces in North Africa, fighting in Mexico under Maximilian, and later surviving Cuba’s violence before settling in New Orleans and Mobile. He describes cigars, social life, and a later prairie of reconstruction era politics.
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America
South Perry Street
Herman Ross
Montgomery
Kaieer
I Man
Hapsburg
Mexico
Ross
Wilbel
Frankfort-on-the Main
Teuton
Jason
South Sea Islands
Charles Louis Napoleon
Struc
Merman
Lader
France
Africa
Gluck Auf
Mediterranean
Oran
Algerian
Sidi Bel Abes
Calabazo
Exico
Mr. Ross
Vera Cruz
Forey
Vera Cru
Mexico City
Puebla
Herman
J City
Maximilian
Carlotta
Benavides
Luis Benavides
Villa
Queretaro
Juarez
Rosses
Havana
Cuba
The
Antilles
Mister
New Orleans
United States
Iberville Street
South
Republic
Bringing the English Wounded Home
An exclusive war feature reproduces a sketch by a wounded British officer showing a hospital ship returning to England. The vessel bears a red cross and is illuminated by searchlights at night to avoid misidentification by warships.
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Channel
England
Faithful Sunday Services Across Mobile Churches
Local churches announce schedules for Sunday services and revivals. Listings include Dauphin Way Baptist Church, North Side Baptist, First Baptist, Calvary, St. Anthony Trinity, St. Mark Toulminville, St. Vincent Lawrence, St. Joseph Springhill, St. Matthew, and more with sermons, Sunday schools, and weekday masses outlined.
Farmer Gets 100 A Pound In Buy-a-Bale Inquiry
The Chamber of Commerce reports planters are receiving the full 10 cents per pound net price for cotton. L G Adams of Adams Machinery verified by emailing growers who sold to Buick Motor Company of Atlanta and all replied they got 10 cents per pound. Albert Reynolds of Windsor Hotel displayed a 626 pound Mobile county bale on Royal Street and paid 10 cents per pound.
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Chamber of Commerce
L. G. Adams
Adams Machinery and Manufacturing Company
Buick Motor Company
Atlanta
Windsor
Albert Reynolda
Windsor Hotel
Mobile County
Royal Street
Reynolds
End of Alsne Battle Expected Next Week
Berlin dispatches report that the French attempt to outflank the German right wing may have failed. Germans threaten the French and British left wing with outflanking moves as losses mount on both sides. The end of the Alsne battle is anticipated next week.
Tennessee Democrats react to cabinet interference in state affairs
The Independent state committee sent telegrams to Secretary Bryan and Secretary Daniels denouncing perceived meddling by the Wilson administration in Tennessee politics during upcoming visits. The piece also lists church notices and a Bible Students lecture at the Y M B A Hall with service times and topics.
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International News Service
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Independent State Committee
Bryan
Navy
Daniels
Independent Democrats
Wilson
Presbyterian Churches Offer Shared Sunday Services Citywide
Central Presbyterian Dauphin and Ann Church led by Rev Planck holds 11 am and 7:20 pm services with Sabbath school at 9 am and midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30 pm followed by congregational meeting on pastor resignation. Government Street Presbyterian at Government and Jackson with Rev Henry Wade Du Bose offers 9:20 am Sunday school led by RO Harris and 11 am and 7:30 pm services with evening Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm and midweek prayer. Broad Street Presbyterian at Broad and Selma with Rev P H Hensley preaches at 11 am with 10 am Sunday school and Wednesday prayer. South Franklin Street Presbyterian between Canal and Palmetto with Rev Hensley preaching 7 30 pm, 9:30 am Sunday school. All welcome. seats free. Episcopal All Saints Church at Ann and Government with Rev Thomas.
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Dauphin Way Baptist Church
W. P. Hines
D. D
J. L. Baskin
Bible
G. J. Abney
First Baptist Church
Government
Jefferson Streets
John W. Phillips
Luw School
T. H. Frazer
Job
Oakdale Baptist Church
W. R. Sanger
Mobile
van Horn
Calvary Baptist Church
Cedar
North Carolina
Geo. W. McRae
William J. Young
Prichard Baptist Church
J. D. Anderson
WL. Hinson
H. Johnson
Trinity
St. Mark's Church
Toulminville
A. G. Richards
St. Paul's Church
Whistler
St. John's Church
Dearborn and
Monroe Street
Goodwin
C. Tucker
Anee Lar
Epworth League
Oakdale
D. Y. Register
A. L. Rush
Dumas Chapel
A. B. Brown
Nora Hoover
St. Francis Street
St. Francis Wand Joachim
O. C. McGehee
Jt. P. Roach
St. Stephen's Road
Dauphin Street
B. C. Glenn
O. D. Dilling
T. A. White
Dauphin Way
J. T. Eckford
M. Whistier
J. F. Feagin
Wm. Cato
Central Presbyterian
Dauphin and
Ann
D. A. Planck
Sabebath
Government Street
Christian Endeavor Society
Broad Street Presbyterian Church
Broad and
Selma Streets
P. H. Hensley
South Franklin Street Presbyterian Church
Franklin
Canal
Palmetto Streets
Methodist Churches on Broad Street and Nearby Aired Schedule
Sunday services at multiple churches including Broad Street and Crichton with 9:20 to 9:30 a m Sunday schools. Epworth League and prayer meetings noted. pastors include Rev J B Trotter and Rev J L White with 11 a m and 7 30 p m sermons and 9:30 or 9:20 am classes.
First Church Services and Reading Room Hours
The First Church of Christ, Scientist invites Sunday services at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. A testimonial meeting is held each Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. The Reading Room is open daily 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. except Sundays.
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
Christian Science Hall
Emanuel Street
Dangerous situation facing Belgians in 1914 siege
Dispatch describes the 1561 dated peril to Belgian civilians and the fall of Antwerp. It notes possible damage to Notre Dame cathedral, refugees walking to Holland, and widespread panic as German forces occupy the city. Unconditional surrender occurs at 2 30 Friday afternoon with German troops marching through Berschem at 2 30.
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Notre Dame
Holland
Angersois
de Vos
Louis Frank
General von Weseler
Berschm
Berschem
Antwerp
Germany
von Kluck
Scheldt
Netherlands
England
English
London
Mobile banks extend aid to farmers amid surplus crop funds
Mobile bankers have supplied farmers in the surrounding country with funds beyond the amount sought by Festus J. Wade. Wade, a prominent St. Louis banker, proposed a relief pool of 150 million dollars to ease an impending crisis.
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Festus J. Wade
St. Louis
Knights to Offer Music Program on Columbus Day
Mobile Council No 666 invites families to its hall on October 12 1914 at 8 pm for Columbus Day celebration with music by the Choral Club dancing and refreshments.
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Knights
Mobile Council
Friends of Mobile Council
Choral Club Plans Public Debut Under Staub In Mobile
The Mobile Knights of Columbus choral club will debut Monday evening at 8 30 with Prof A J Staub directing a program of vocal and instrumental numbers. Soprano Bella Lauretta violin solo by W J Kern and a dance to follow. Notable participants include Mrs J C Sullivan and Miss M McCarron among others. Reflected are local bank representatives and Mobile Clearing House Association activity.
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Knights of Columbus
A. J. Staub
Mobile Frohsinn
Knights of Columbus Choral Club
St. Joseph Street
Knights
Staub
Friends of the Knights
Bella Lauretta
W. J. Kern
Sseeeeese Orchestra
L. Lauretta
William J. Kern
C. D. Haig
L. J. Gaynor
J. I. Hermann
Yeend Potter
Rang Walters
J. Looney
J. T. Brady
John Toomey
J. J. McGlynn
John E. Hooper
W. P. McDonnell. Basses
J. L. Lavretta
W. F. Gass
J. C. O'Connell
James H. Glennon
C. J. Hughes
A. H. Downey
Joseph E. Duggan
J. H. Fermier
B. J. Eckenrode
John Potter
L. T. Cowley
Carlisle
Mary Allen
Elizabeth Neely
Maria
Julia Braun
Lille Walsh
Genevieve Russell
Mary Amrock
A. Manson
Altos
M. McCarron
L. M. Balwey
Alice Fowler
Agnes Duffy
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T. R. White
Montgomery Advertiser
Mrs. Ross
Mr. Rose
Gobayi Ity
Baptist
Baptist Tabernacle Church
Corner Church
Claiborne Streets
L. Welch
Catholic
Cathedral of the Immaculate’ Conception
St. Vincent’s Church
Lawrence
Palmetto
LD. A. Brady
Sacred Heart
St. Joseph's Church
Jefferson and
St. Matthew’s
John W. Dunne
St. Anthony ‘of Padua
St. Margaret's Church
Cedar Point
Rosade
St. Peter's Church
Fulton Road
Maasas
Farmer
Buick Co
Planter
International Bible Students
Ww. H. Smith
First Christian Church
Dearborn Streets
James T. Lawson
Presbyterian
Episcopal
All Saints’ Church
Ann and
Government Streets
Thomas
Methodist
Broad Street
S. W. Roberts
Tor
Crichton
J. B.trotter
J. N. Cammack
Daphne
J.L. White
Christian Science
Wade
C. Hall
Mobile Council Knights of Columbus
Teeter Orchestra
C. L. la “Estudiantina
Part
Chase
Mobile Clearing House Association
B. Lamphere
Edward J. Woods
York City
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