Linking Baldwin County to Mobile Highway Plan Advances
A move to connect Mobile and Baldwin counties with a highway has gained swift support from Baldwin road commissioners and a committee plans a funded survey. The project would place Baldwin counties near Mobile with ferries across the Mobile and Tensaw rivers, reducing travel to Pensacola for Eastern Shore farmers and shaping regional business ties.
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Baldwin Counties
Baldwin County
Ees
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Tensaw Rivers
Grand Bay
Coden
Bayou la Batre
New York Chooses Mississippi Alumni as Corporation Counsel
The article notes Mayor Mitchel reappointing Lamar Hardy as New York City corporation counsel, replacing Archibald R. Watson, and highlights Hardy’s Mississippi background and education. It mentions public health concerns about kisses and the role of automobiles in social issues, reflecting era attitudes.
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South
Lessee
Archibald R. Watson
Mitchel
Lamar Hardy
Nw Corporation
W. H. Hardy
State Circuit Court
Lamar
Mississippi Niversity
Vanderbilt Law School
Shake-Up at City Hall Puts Police Chief Pick in Question
The proposed replacements for Police Chief and City Recorder trigger speculation as Mayor Lyons contemplates W. J. Hanlon for chief and B. B. Chamberlain for recorder. Acting Chief Dorlon named after Crenshaw’s removal. Edington’s status debated amid political clashes and concerns over judicial independence. Public skepticism grows about motives and the impact on prohibition enforcement.
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W. J. Hanlon
B. B. Chamberlain
City Recorder
Frank Crenshaw
D. H. Edington
Crenshaw
Recorder
Edington
Commission
Senator Hartwell
Recorder’s Court
Bart Chamberlain
Dallas Aims to Host 1916 Democratic Convention
Dallas Texas mobilizes for the 1916 Democratic National Committee selection. A 150 member committee led by Henry D. Lindsley plus 1000 honorary and 9000 advisory Texans claim Dallas has 12 solid and 32 leaning votes, with governors senators and editors backing the effort.
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National Democratic Committee
Dallas
Texas
Henry D. Lindsley
Chicago
St. Louis
Lindsley
United States
Supreme Courts
South
Butcher Slaughters Record Cow in Central City
A Selma butcher killed and dressed a three year old cow said to be among the fattest ever slaughtered in the Central City. The animal was raised on a Dallas County farm and weighed 1 115 pounds on the hoof and 90 dollars dressed.
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Selma
Note on Frye case seeks safer havens for crews
The United States in a note to Germany asks that if destruction of American ships carrying contraband becomes necessary, passengers and crew be moved to a safer place than small boats. Washington accepts two experts for arbitration on whether treaty 1828 allows destroying ships to stop contraband, insisting on safety obligations and warning. Germany argues destruction permissible if no alternative exists, while assurances exist that ships with conditional contraband won’t be molested.
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Gerard
William P. Frye
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Frye
Gulf Coast Route Push Heads to New Orleans
Biloxi leaders plan a delegation to New Orleans to press for the Gulf Coast route of the Jackson Memorial Highway. Harrison County bonds for roadwork bolster chances, while Biloxi moves to bulkhead beach property and repair beachfront roadways. A libel suit against the barkentine Skoda and Captain Farrell seeks damages in Biloxi.
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Good Roads Committee
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Pass Christian
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Gulf Coast
Louisiana Association of Commerce
Alabama Gulf Coast
Board of Supervisors
Harrison County
Jackson Highway
Goldman
Mississippi
South Mississippi
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Camp Grounds
J. C. Batten
John E. Lewis
E. Barq
Public Building Committee
Pizzati
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Biloxt
Railroad men visit amid timber outlook and Pensacola polls
J K Ridgely of New Orleans and other railroad figures visit as lumber shipments are forecast to rise this fall and winter. Reuben Haas of the National Timber Co. notes a rush in lumber demand from Louisville Cincinnati and New York. Pensacola election results spark chatter as hotel managers and showman A C Robinson tour Mobile and praise civic amusements and park dancing plans.
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New York
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Charley
Charles B. Hervey
Cawthon Hotel
George H. Hervey
San Carlos
Mobile
Spencer Added to Southern By Board
Henry B. Spencer was elected to a full three year term on the board of directors of the Southern Railway Company at the stockholders meeting. Fairfax Harrison and Robert M. Gallaway along with John W. Grant were re elected to new terms as directors, replacing the late Andrews.
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Fairfax Harrison
Robert M. Gallaway
New York
John W. Grant
Atlanta
Henry B. Spencer
Ee Fin Ste
Andrews
Readers Editorials On Live Matters Of General Welfare
The Item invites communications on public concerns with conditions: sign name and address, avoid anonymous letters, limit to 300 words, use one side only, include stamped addressed envelope for return if unused. No partisan politics or religion disputes, temperate language, corrections printed if The Item erred, repeated voices discouraged.
Automobilists urged to plant trees along roads
Virginia garden club project inspires plan to beautify country roadsides. The writer urges Mobile County motorists to plant ten live oak trees yearly along their drives to create tree lined avenues and community pride.
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Mobile Item
Virginia
Mobile County
R. V. Taylor
British Submarines Sink German Vessels
German coal steamer sunk in Calmar Sound by a submarine likely British. Crew saved. Germania ore steamer fired on and beached to avoid sinking. crew saved.
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Copenhagen
London
Calmar Sound
Sweden
Confessions of a Wife Promises a Daughter Name
Margie visits Kitty Malram on her deathbed as Kitty contemplates her life choices and names their future daughter. Herbert and Margie discuss naming the child Margie or Mehitable, revealing tensions about memory, legacy, and Kristy’s final wishes. Kitty urges closeness with Margie and hints at unforgettable regrets as she faces her terminal illness.
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Kitty
Bill Tenney
Herbert
Margie
Kitty Mariam
Bill
Mrs. Tenney
Donna
Providence
Kitty Malram
Baby
Mehitable
Margaret
Question Box readers ask about Wilson death date
The column states Mrs Woodrow Wilson died on Thursday August 6 1914. It also answers queries on Bradstreet terms a dime premium horoscopes for November 9 and 28 and requests dill pickle recipes.
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Bradstreet
Magmralene
Bradstreet's
Von Papen to Escape Displeasure of the U S
Washington officials expect no action on Captain von Papen the German military attache after he called Americans idiotic Yankees in a letter to his wife. Messages found on Archibald remain undeciphered suggesting no attention was given to the letter. London casualty lists name six officers and 2000 men from the western front including Brigadier General Frederick Wormald.
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von Papen
State Department
James Archibald
London
Western Front
Frederick Wormald
Hussars
Safe Home Remedy for Skin Troubles
Resinol ointment and resinol soap offer a proven home treatment for eczema ringworm and itching skin eruptions. A Baltimore doctor popularized the resinol line which has been prescribed for over twenty years and is sold by druggists with free samples available Dept 3 A Resinol Baltimore Md.
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Dept
Resinol
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