Libel action against Sid Berry dismissed in Mobile
The criminal libel case against Sid Berry former editor of the Mobile Tribune was nolle pressed Tuesday in Mobile city court on state motion. Postmaster J Blocker Thornton announced the charges of sending obscene matter through the mails had been withdrawn and Berry published a public withdrawal statement dated October 19 1915 acknowledging his error and retracting harsh remarks toward Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Berry
Mobile Tribune
J. Blocker Thornton
Nolle
Ar. Thornton
Berry
Thornton
Mobile
Ala
The
Tribune
Sid Berrey
Court business and social notes from Browne Court
In Circuit Court Judge Browne presided Tuesday with cases: Dr J Dinsmore vs Emeline Thomas result non suit. Fritz Jancke vs National Mosaic Flooring Co verdict for plaintiff 379.55. John H Marquis vs Edward Rayfield costs paid and dismissal. Chancery Court lists various motions and set dates, plus FOWL RIVER PERSONAL notes detailing visits, social events, and fishing news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Browne
Dr. J. Dinsmore
Emeline Thomas
Fritz Jancke
National Mosaic Flooring Co
John H. Marquis
Edward Rayfield
Charles Cole
Lem Byrd, Jr
Tosh
Peerless Steam Laundry
J. G. Smith
Watson Farley
A. Z. Chastaing
Bennie Awdry
Chancery Court
Thomas H. Smith
William Nettow
Lynn Wilson
Sidney Lowenstein
Admr
Elizabeth Flock
Cunningham Hardware Co. Et A
Mary E. Kimtall
Anna GB. Fermann
D. H. Stewart
Eva Alcock
James MclKenzie
Robin Tarleton
William Kusach
Elizabeth Chiltress
Selma Prepares for the Coming of Vets
Selma readies for the fifteenth annual United Confederate Veterans Alabama division reunion with Governor Charles Henderson expected to attend and Selma declared a holiday. Mayor Clay drives sanitation efforts to showcase a spotless city for visiting veterans and sponsors. Greenville reports James H. Dunklin Camp will be well represented at Selma events with additional veterans attending from the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Ala
Birmingham
North Alabama
United Confederate Veterans, Alabama Division
Alabama Division
Charles Henderson
Henderson
Lloyd M. Hooper
J. L. Clay
Bunting
Sons of Veterans
Greenville
James H. Dunklin
United Confederate Veterans
Veterans head to Selma reunion with Camp Semmes leaders
Members of Camp Raphael Semmes No 11 and the Sons of Veterans travel to Selma for the state reunion. Leaders include H A Lockwood and O J Semmes with other delegates and sponsors, lodging at the Hotel Albert during events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raphael Semmes
United Confederate Veterans
Selma
Old Guard
Toursvile
Nashville
H.A. Lockwood
Oliver J Semmes
Safford Berney
L. W. McRae
C. B. Gwin
William H. Kelly, Sr
William Jeanes
Martin Adams
O. J. Semmes
Camp Semmes
Alabama
Adolph D. Bloch
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Camp Dixon
Mobile
Sons of Veterans
Alla Turner
Vinegar Bend
Ray Norville
Lucy Crichton
Gladys Murray
Hotel Albert
General Monro to command Dardanelles expedition
Major General Charles Carmichael Monro is appointed to lead the Dardanelles expedition, replacing General Sir Ian Hamilton who returns to England to report. Pending Monro’s arrival, Major General William Ridley Birdwood commands the troops at Gallipoli while issues of the campaign draw concern in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charles Carmichael Monro
Dardanelles
Ian Hamilton
England
War Office
Monro
Gallipoli
William Riddel Birdwood
Constantinople
Viscount Milner
Bethlehem Steel Stock Hits $500 a Share
New York stock exchange records Bethlehem Steel touching the 500 mark with a yearly low of 4 1 4 set January 2. Historical lows from 1914 and 1913 are noted as 29 1 2 and 25 respectively amid rumors of a possible readjustment at Bethlehem Steel Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bethlehem Steel
Stock Exchange
Bethlehem Steel Company
Charlton Trial Postponed To October 22
The Porter Charlton murder trial in Como Italy was continued due to illness of chief counsel Micelli Picardi. Expert testimony on the defendant's mental condition was presented and U S deposition evidence from extradition proceedings was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Como
Italy
Porter Charlton
United States
Charlton
Micelli Picardi
Three Cornered Fight Aboard Barge Near Palmetto Street
Tuesday at 1 O clock a fight broke out on the off barge Panaueo at Palmetto street between Charles Stingey Gus Miller and James McHugh crew members. Stingey was cut under the chin and Officers New and Avery arrested all three for disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panaueo
Palmetto Street
Charles Stingey
Gus Miller
James McHugh
Stingey
New and
Avery
Burlesque Skit Sparks Steel Mill Joke Exchange
In a playful burlesque scene a performer dubbed Gertie teases about a brother working in a steel mill. The joke centers on a “manicure in the steel mill” and the punchline that he polishes nails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Vandervilt
Jarge Moore
Gertie
Quote exchange on duty and age in government service
A brief dialogue shows a veteran asking an older man which branch he serves in while a caption notes not to hurry or worry. The exchange hints at clerical or military context and public service.
Massachusetts Man Wins National Rifle Championship
Sergeant James S. Stewart of the Massachusetts National Guard won the national individual championship at the Jacksonville rifle tournament. He scored 315 points out of 325 in the first event at the state camp grounds in Jacksonville, Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Jacksonville
Fla
Jamess. Stewart
Massachusetts National Guard
Fairhope Suit Settled in Chancery Court
A. J. Neville v Fairhope Single Tax Corporation ends in dismissal in chancery court after a lengthy year long case. Melville challenged the constitutionality of the single tax law. initial verdict favored Neville, but the Alabama Supreme Court reversed it prior to settlement. The dispute drew notable attention during its course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Neville
Fairhope Single Tax Corporation
Alabama Cours
Chancery Court
Melville
Supreme Court
German Mine Patrol Boat Blown Up in the Baltic
A German mine patrol boat was blown up in the Baltic Sea and ten crewmen are missing. Wreckage has been found at Marstal, according to a Copenhagen dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltic Sea
London
Copenhagen
Exchange
Marstal
Beverly Shoe Company Sues Reynolds for 401 Dollars
The Beverly Shoe Company filed suit in the law and equity court on Tuesday seeking 401.15 dollars alleged due by open account from Grover Cleveland Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Shoe Company
Law and Equity
Grover Cleveland Reynolds
President Wilson votes for New Jersey suffrage amendment
President Wilson arrived in Princeton from Washington and voted at the polling place in his home state. He joined other New Jersey electors to back the suffrage amendment and two minor constitutional changes, writing a large Yes beside the suffrage box. He left for Washington soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Wilson
Washington
Tumulty
Cary T. Grayson
White House
New Jersey
Princeton University
Premier Asquith Ill Forces Short Public Withdrawals
London October 19 Premier Asquith has suddenly fallen ill with gastro intestinal catarrh requiring a few days rest. He attended war committee and cabinet meetings earlier today at Downing Street and his health will keep him from public duties for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Asquith
Downing Street
War Committee
Cabinet
Six Die in Oklahoma Train Collision
Six persons were killed and about eight others badly hurt when Chicago Rock Island and Pacific freight and southbound train No 11 crashed head on twelve miles south of Chickasha Oklahoma early today. Two of the dead were fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Nity, Okla
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Chickasha
Bicycle thefts reported in city
Ernest Tew of the City Stables said his bicycle was stolen from in front of the Crown Theatre on Monday night. J. G. Bennett of Morrill & Co. reported his wheel stolen from his employers’ office Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Tew
City Stables
Crown Theatre
J. G. Bennett
Morrill & Co
October Birthday Party At Empire Theatre Invitation
The Item congratulates Miriam Morrison Ashley Shaw James Henderson and Carl Booth on their birthdays and invites each to entertain five friends at a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon. Tickets mailed. Boys and girls born in October urged to send full names addresses and birthdates to Children's Editor Mobile Item at least two days before their birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Agnes Morrison
Ashley Shaw
Dexter Ave
James W. Henderson
Centre St
Carl M. Booth
S. Claiborne St
the Item
Empire Theatre
Bloodhounds Trail Negro to Cabin Murder Case
A Dyersburg fireman finds his wife slain and sexually assaulted in Finley. Bloodhounds lead to a negro cabin where Robert Davis is arrested, charged with murder as neighbors fear violence in the upset community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Dyersburg
Peter Faetherstone
Finley
C. C. Dawson
Dyer County
Robert Davis
Mrs McBroom Granted Another Trial in Homicide Case
Theresa McBroom, charged with shooting Reuben F. McBroom on December 17, 1914, will have another hearing in city court on October 28. The previous trial ended with a hung jury. Also listed are murder and related cases with trial dates from November 4 to December 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa McBroom
Reuben F. McBroom
Co. J. Semmes
McBroom
Boston
Richard Dennis
William J. Murphy
Thomas Miller
Colbert Brown
Suits for Divorce Filed in Chancery Court
Mabel C. Leech seeks divorce from Leslie E. Leech citing habitual drunkenness disrespect and cruelty and asks custody of their three month old child. They married July 1911. Wiley Reynolds seeks divorce from Georgian Reynolds on grounds of voluntary abandonment. married December 28 1896. Harry M Neigle seeks divorce from Madeline P Neigle. married February 16 1911. husband says he was abandoned in October 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel C. Leech
Chancery Court
Leslie E. Leech
Wiley Reynolds
Georgian Reynolds
Harry M. Neigle
Madeline P. Neigle
Coupe
Inquest at Charleston Continues Under Guard
The coroner's inquest into reporter Sidney J. Cohen's death during a shooting at the city Democratic executive committee rooms resumes in Charleston. Only ten of fifty witnesses heard. five militia companies remain armed at their armories and guards are on duty at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
D. C
Sidney J. Cohen
City Democratic Executive Committee
Court House
Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court Tuesday
The probate court granted licenses to White Jacob Rhein and Margaret Casilda Cox. Perry Leggett and Ida Williams. James Coleman and Sarah Stallworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rhein
Margaret Casilda Cox
Perry Leggett
Ida Williams
James Coleman
Sarah Stallworth
Deaths and Funerals in Mobile and Baldwin County
Miss Myrtle Watson of Mobile died in Atlanta after residence here with her parents Mr and Mrs H P Watson. Zeff Juzang native of Mobile died at Battles Baldwin County aged 86 with wife and children surviving. Funeral held at Battles cemetery officiated by Rev Father Nudi. John Gall 65 of Foley died in local infirmary after long illness. survived by son Charles and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Watson
Mobile
Atlanta
H. P. Watson
Miss Watson
Mr. Watson
Bell Telephone Company
Zeff Juzang
Battles
Baldwin County
William A. Juzang
Father Nudi
Battles Cemetery
John Gall
Foley
Ala
Charles Gall
Bowring dies veteran shipowner of Liverpool and London
Sir Thomas Benjamin Bowring director of T C Bowring & Co. ship owners of Liverpool and London is dead. He was born in St Johns Newfoundland in 1847. His wife was the daughter of James How of Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thomas Benjamin Bowring
T. C. Bowring & Co
Liverpool
St. Johns
N. F
James How
Brooklyn
Schenectady
N. Y
General Electric Company
San Francisco
Alliance No
Charles A. Houts
New York
Arthur Greaves
New York Times
Beaumont
Tex
Sabine Bar
Sabine
Kansas City
Joseph G. McCoy
Texas
Abilene
Kas
Southwest
Philadelphia
Wilson
Princeton
Cameron Spear
Atlanta
Collins Wireless Telephone Company
Washington
Navy
Stockholm
Pernambuco
Soederhamn
Oxeloesund
Baltic
Sweden
How She Acquired Feminine Charm
A well dressed woman on a train recounts a skin care method. She claims nightly navy powder acts as a mask to remove a worn surface, revealing a clear underskin, followed by a LaNolite tone-based face bath to prevent wrinkles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellicent Brown
Adv
Calcium salts praised for vitality in tuberculosis care
The Journal of the American Medical Association notes instances of regained energy from calcium in Eckman Alterative. It states calcium aids vitality in tuberculosis, emphasizes safety no opiates or habit forming drugs, and lists Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia and Braswell's Drug Store as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of the American Medical Association
Eckman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Brasweil’s Drug Store
Land sale notice for pine land in Mobile County Alabama
Mobile and Ohio R. n. lands in Alabama and Mississippi offer 430 acres seven miles west of Chunchula with best pine soil and running stream for farming and stock raising. Whole price 11.50 per acre. smaller tracts from 40 to 10,000 acres at 4.06 and up. Address Geo Kilborn president Ala Land and Development Co 403 WN Royal St Mobile Alabama. Hei Phone 3857-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chunchula
Mobile County
Alabama
Satsuma
Geo. Kilborn
Ala. Land & Dev. Co
Royal St
Mobile
Hei
Scene Shifter Delivers Bold Exit in Medical Exchange
A quarrel unfolds as a patient demands a change of scene while the doctor insists on action. The exchange centers on a dramatic verbal clash ending with the patient asking to leave and the scene shifting accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drect
Quit Meat When Age Hurts Or Kidneys Bother Ad
An advertisement advises quitting meat if kidney pain occurs and promotes Jad Salts as a harmless kidney flush. It claims meat creates uric acid that fatigues kidneys and leads to back pain headaches dizziness and rheumatic twinges. The remedy is four ounces of Jad Salts daily in water before breakfast for a few days.
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Homer Weaver
Walter Weaver
Allan Barr
H. BR. Lewis
Dunlap
Fow River
R. Hunter
Benz
Theodore Winholt
Hulda
Chicago
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Austria
Hungary
Vienna
Budapest
Mediterranea
India
Turkey
Suez Canal
Suez
Persia
Britain
Hamilton
Munro
Fairhope Law
Jersey
C. J. Gayfer & Company
Velvet
Mobile & Ohio
R. N
Miss
Waldorf Cafe & Creamery
St. Francis St
Minny
Teddy
Deeos
Adams
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