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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1914

Page

19

Safe Fireproof House Planned for Cleveland Demonstration

The Society Advocating Fire Elimination proposes a non burnable dwelling in Cleveland on Lake Shore Boulevard Beach Grove. Architects F B Meade and James Hamilton completed plans for a fireproof home using tile walls steel roof and cement floors. The design emphasizes safety energy and economy arguing permanent materials reduce upkeep insurance and utility costs.

Cleveland James Hamilton Lake Shore Boulevard Beach Grove Pat

What the Kaiser Capital Was Like During War Time

Dr. H J Poutsma, South African Railway Men's Union secretary deported during the general strike, recounts Berlin at war start. He describes German enthusiasm, the Kaiser’s aloof image, and refugees fleeing Eastern Prussia as Russia advances.

London H. J. Poutsma Railway Men’s Union of South Africa Berlin Dr. Poutsma South Africa England Germany Holland Great Britain Labor Party Kaiser’s Great Brita Postdam Prussia

Three Beans Day Rations for Hungry Mariners

A New York report recalls the schooner Alice Lord arriving in quarantine after a 35 day voyage from Martinique and St Martin's with cargo of salt. Crew of seven subsisted on three beans per man for five days and lived on beans for 30 days prior. Captain Elmer Kelly reported scant provisions, storm drifted the ship north of Newfoundland, and food prices were government-regulated to avert panic.

New York Alice Lord Elmer Kelly Martinique St. Martin's Kelly St. Martin’s Hatteras Gulf Stream Newfoundland Berlin Belgium Germany Social Democrats Reichstag Holland France Italy Sweden Liebknecht Rosa

Week's Real Estate Transfers From Probate Court

A weekly probate court list details transfers including Herbert Brown to Fred Cornell and Annie Buck to E H Bixler with small sums, plus numerous parcels in Mobile area subdivisions. Other notable moves include Bessie Shelton to James Wilson for 10000 and Marie Mayer to Verda Gilpin for 100, highlighting numerous lots, stakes, and tract reselections across sections and townships.

Herbert & Brown Fred Cornell Range Annie F. Buck E. H. Bixler B. A. Buck Chunchula Alabamus G. Delany Ottol H. Dablike Mobile Heights Spring Hill N. F. Buck Louis Touart William M. Rasmus Martha Read Millville Barry Kohn Mildred N. Hall Ethbridge Herbert S. Brown William J. Kearney South Development and Investment Company David Hopkins John Ormerd Hattie Boykin Whistier Charles KE. Boyett Charles M. Boyett William M. Boyett West Conception State Bessie Shelton James H. Wilson B. H. Pennell Ella Peekell Laura G. McConnell Katherine Bancroft Edward J. Hanlon Et al St. Emanuel Elmira William B. Paterson Ann B. Barnes American Realty Company Edward T. O'Connor Mm. P. Yate

Poker Play Costs Medicos Their Jobs

Fourteen physicians at a Jersey City hospital were dismissed after a hearing on charges of conduct unbecoming a doctor. They allegedly played poker late Oct 7 in rooms detached from the hospital, causing a disturbance to Superintendent Harrson’s family. The trustees, led by Dr. Joseph S. Anderson, voted to dismiss them effective immediately. Dr Roland Young challenged the action but Mayor Fagan urged appeal to the courts for due process.

New York Jersey City Hospital Morris Harrson Joseph Anderson Roland Young Fagan

Special Fair Train To Meridian From Mobile

A special Mobile and Ohio train runs to Meridian Mississippi for the Mississippi Alabama Fair. It departs Mobile starting October 19 at 515 a m and arrives Meridian at 10 am. Return train leaves Meridian at 10 pm for Mobile. Round trip fare is 4 85 dollars with tickets valid on regular Mobile trains at 835 am and 745 pm.

Meridian Miss Mobile and Ohio Mobile Harvey E. Jones

Indigestion Linked To Sick Headache Says Woman from Ohio

Mrs. John Bishop of Roseville Ohio reports chronic indigestion caused her sick headaches lasting days. She tried remedies until a friend suggested Chamberlains Tablets which relieved her quickly. For sale by all dealers.

John Bishop Roseville Ohio Chamberlain All Dealera

Lake Home on Red Top Rye Petals

A fragmented notice describes a lakeside property at Red Top Rye with floral details and an emphasis on serene setting. The readable text mentions a lakefront home and natural surroundings.

Lake

Wallace Seeks Protection Of Quail Near Season End

State Game and Fish Commissioner John H. Wallace Jr directs county wardens to enforce laws as quail season closes. He calls for vigilance against impostor sportsmen, urges deputies to stay in contact across five counties, and seeks swift arrests and prosecutions. He also asks judges to cooperate in license enforcement.

John H. Wallace, Jr Wallace

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