Suspect Thomas Edwards Faces Multiple Larceny Charges
Police skeptical of a detailed confession claimed by Herbert Edwards as authorities investigate alleged train robbery links. Detectives and railroad officials probe Montgomery Mobile Meridian cases with four grand larceny counts and one charge pending, weighing possible confession motives and avoiding premature conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sre
Dome
Herbert
Thomas Edwards
Thomas
Thes
Mm G. Thomas
Mobile
Montgomery
Meridian
Edward T. Roneau
Secret Service
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Darkening Effect
An old-time recipe from grandmothers claims Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy darkens hair naturally and evenly and also relieves dandruff scalp itching and hair loss. The ad notes the product costs about zero cents and can be found at drug stores, highlighting its cosmetic benefits and luster restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Wyeth
President Wilson Offers Brief Mobile Southern Congress Visit
President Wilson plans a short stay in Mobile to open the Southern Commercial Congress. He will attend a presidential breakfast, address the morning session on rural credits, ride the city parade, and depart for Washington at 12:50 PM on October 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Commercial Congress
Southland
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Clarence J. Owens
Mobile
Congress
Washington, D. C
L. C. Irvine
Dr. Owen
Irvine
Washington
United States
Local gaming arraignments yield fines and brief sentences
Garner Nicholson, J. B. Blair, Will Hill, Willie Lige, Ison Wilson, and Lesley Wyatt were arraigned in the Inferior Criminal court on gaming charges and each fined $1 or ten days. Willie Richardson and Willie Bell were fined $10 or twenty days for gaming, while Rufus Moore faced $20 or twenty days for public scamming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner Nicholson
J. B. Blair
Will Hill
Willie Lige
Ison Wilson
Lesley Wyatt
Willie Richardson
Willie Bell
Rufus Moore
Unsolved murder mystery lingers for river death case
Police and coroner pursue leads in 1913 Will Davis killing. John Williams confession raises questions while Napoleon Lott and Preston Davis, alias Smoky, remain subjects of inquiry. Inquest verdict points to unknown shooters. officials seek clearer links to the fatal gunshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williams
Will ‘Ams
Napoleon Lott
Preston Davis
H. P. Hirshfield
Will Davis
Messrs
Charles Balzii
H.l Curtin
Charles Taylor
T. Wagner
BR. Miller
A.S. Pickel
Rev J C Reed Dies Leading Negro Minister
Rev J C Reed native of Whistler and prominent Black minister died in Birmingham last Thursday night. His remains will arrive in Mobile Wednesday morning and the funeral will be held at 2 PM from St Louis Street Baptist Church. Interment follows at Whistler Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Reed
Whistler
Birmingham
Mobile
St. Louis Street Baptist Church
Whistler Cemetery
It’s a mistake made by many mobile residents
A Mobile reader shares an experience with Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney backache. The user describes a long illness, relief after taking the product obtained at Van Antwerp's Drug Store, and notes the 50 cent price. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo is named as sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Mobile
George W. McCary
Espejo St. Mobile
Ala
van Antwerp
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Fulton’s Renal Compound claimed to reduce albumen in Bright’s disease
Advertises Fulton’s Renal Compound as lowering albumen excretion in Bright’s disease. Claims many recoveries and urge readers to request a quantitative test formula by mail. Notes current treatments are often hopeless in chronic cases, and suggests liver activity is important. Available at Van Antwerp Drug Corp and John J. Fulton Co. San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Bright
Basham
van Antwerp Drug Corp
John J. Fulton Co
San Francisco
Will Show Wilson Negro Progress in Mobile Parade
Leaders of Mobile's black community plan a Tuesday night meeting at Emanuel Church to organize a parade on October 27 for President Wilson's visit. The event aims to display progress among African Americans and honor the president, with a post-parade celebration in a local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Emanuel Church
Southern Commercial Congress Convention
Gentle and Effective Laxative Dr Kings New Life Pills
Thousands swear by Dr. Kings New Life Pills for constipation. Hugh Tall man of San Antonio Texas writes they are the best pills they have ever taken. They never cause pain. Price 25c at druggists or by mail from H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
Whistle Thief Up For Stealing Lard
Austin Brown a Negro arraigned in inferior criminal court on stealing a tierce of lard from a Mobile and Ohio car at the upper decks after previously bound over for stealing a whistle from the tug Maud. Special Agents Smith and Cazalas presented a strong case. bound over to city court to await next grand jury under $300 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Brown
Maud
Inferior Criminal Court
Mobile and Ohio
Charles Smith
Paul Cazalas
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
Brown
Martyr Fireman's Monument Unveiled at Magnolia Cemetery
Forest Camp Woodmen of the World unveiled four monuments at Magnolia Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. The targets honor Joseph Serda who died in the Mobile Theatre fire last January and John Scheuerman John Monaghey and J B Castle. Captain John A Mahon delivered the principal address praising the order's purpose before several hundred visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Camp
Magnolia Cemetery
Joseph Serda
Mobile Theatre
John Scheuerman
John Monaghey
J. B. Castle
John A. Mahon
Rev Wilks Elected Pastor of Tabernacle Church
At a Sunday meeting the Rev. W. P. Wilks was unanimously chosen as pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle Church. He had resigned earlier as pastor as the church reorganizes to erect a new building and clear debt. The congregation plans to raise about 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Tabernacle Church
W. P. Wilks
Tabernacle Church
Wilks
Enjoined Striker Gone Says Baliff Enjoins Striker
A. Smith, a boilermaker, cited to appear in chancery court for a second injunction violation against Ollinger and Bruce Dry Dock Co. He did not appear, return by Chief Deputy Sheriff Campbell said he could not be found and appears to avoid service. He was granted until apprehended. Attorney H. T. Smith represents the dry dock company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. A. Smith
Chancery Court
Ollinger and Bruce Dry Dock Company
Chancellor Smith
M. L. Campbell
Baliff
H. T. Smith
Panama Canal Celebration to Invoke Blessing for Wilson Address
The Panama Canal Celebration committee received notice from Washington that Dr. Thornton Whaling president of Columbia Theological Seminary South Carolina would offer the invocation at the opening session where President Wilson's address will be given Dr Whaling is president of the seminary in the mary where Wilson's father served
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thornton Whaling
Columbia Theological Seminary
South Carolina
Vinci tonic advertised for chronic colds and weakness
An advertisement targets elderly and fragile readers with Vinci cool liver and iron tonic claiming to boost blood and vitality. A Springfield Ohio testimonial praises its restoration after a heavy cold and rheumatism, with a money back guarantee and sales by Van Antwerp's Drug Corp in Mobile Alabama. A Saxo Salve for scalp eczema is also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
M. 5. Grimes
Springfield
Ohio
van Antwerp’s Drug Corporation, Incorporated
Mobile
Ala
Railroaders 10 Reunite Here in Mississippi Conference
The Mobile and Ohio and Southern Railway companies plan a two day meeting at the New Battle House in Mississippi starting Tuesday November 11 at 9 30 am. About 180 officers and agents will attend led by Haiden Miller freight traffic manager and H J Grosswiler secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
Southern Railway Company
Mississippi
New Battle House
New Orleans
Haiden Miller
Mobile and
Ohio
H. J. Grosswiler
Toli or Gaines Cold Prevention Advice for Babies
Taking Toli or Gaines each season to guard babies from colds is vital for parents. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound kept at home helps prevent serious coughs, croup, bronchial issues and hoarseness in children. It is opiate free and safe for little ones. Refuse substitutes. Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Minstrel Band To Give Concert In The Square
Field Minstrel organization led by Bandmaster William Walters arrives Tuesday with the Gold Band to perform at Bienville Park at 11 a m The program includes March The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Shaperio overture Light Cavalry A Night in June intermezzo King medley Southern Plantations Conturo overture The Jolly Robbers Suppi Tip Top Miss Trombone and more After the concert the minstrel parade will traverse the principal streets of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walters
Field Minstrel Organization
Gold
Bienville Park
Witmark
Farrar
Orleans Mayor to Head Delegation at Southern Congress
E C Runte, Louisville and Nashville passenger agent in New Orleans, reports New Orleans will send a large delegation to Mobile for the Southern Commercial Congress led by Mayor Martin Behrman possibly with Governor Luther Hall. Huntsville and Biloxi contingents plan arrivals, with Biloxi sending 300 delegates and their bands for President Wilson's address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Runte
Louisville and Nashville
New Orleans
Mobile
Woodrow Wilton
L. C. Irvine
Congress
Martin Behrman
Luther Hall
Bunte
Southern Commercial Congress
Parade meeting set for Monday on Pan Canal Celebration prep
General Chairman H T Hartwell of the Pan Canal Celebration civic parade committee calls a Monday afternoon meeting at 5 o clock in Parlor C at the Battle House to finalize parade details. Captain W G Grove reports progress while Captain Jack Mahon is named special military officer to relay messages and coordinate arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Hartwell
Pan- Canal
Battle House
W. G. Grove
Hartwell
Jack Mahon
First Infantry
Irvine
Mobile
Grove, Mahon and Schwarz
Landry
United States Revenue
Winona
Quit Meat When Kidneys Bother
An old health ad claims meat overworks kidneys and causes many ailments. It advises stopping meat and taking Jad Salts four ounces daily in water before breakfast to flush and stimulate kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder weakness.
Farm Exhibit Will Be Worthy
Mobile county farm demonstration agent George A. Maloney expresses optimism about a fine agricultural and horticultural exhibit to be compiled from Mobile and Baldwin counties. Displays will be staged at the Battle House during the Southern Commercial Congress with cooperation from Baldwin's L. T. Rhodes and coast horticultural developers. The Chamber of Commerce welcomes Baldwin county interest as Mobile and Baldwin counties are treated as Mobile territory.
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Mobile County
George A. Maloney
Mobile
Baldwin Counties
Chamber of Commerce
Battle House
Southern Commercial Congress
L. T. Rhodes
Baldwin, County
Malone
Battalion Muster And Target Shoot For Gabriel Medal
The Mobile Battalion of the First Infantry and the First Infantry Band are ordered to muster Wednesday night at 7:30. An inspection follows. all enlisted must be present or face consequences. Captain Screws plans strict discipline as instructor inspector. Afterward three company teams will shoot for the Gabriel medal at the range with Captain E J Grove in command.
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First Infantry
Screws
United States Army
National Guard
E. J. Grove
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Binader
Aunday
iChief
Williams
Rev. Wilks
Tabernacle
Railroaders
Southernsand
Toli
Gaines
Orleans
Runte
Governor Hall
Huntsville
Ceol. T. EB. ‘Thach
Cleveland
Enn
J. H. Hardwick
John L. Smith
J. R. Brown
Charles L. Rushing
Biloxi
Miss
Bryan
Capt. Mahon
Maloney
S. C.C
Philadelphia
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