Change of Fruit Rates Needed for Coast's Industry
The Gulf Coast Citrus Exchange protests Louisville and Nashville Railroad fruit tariffs identical to Jacksonville rates, arguing Florida gains unfair advantage. L. T. Rhodes says current schedules hinder Gulf Coast citrus unless revised. Mobile Chamber of Commerce notes proposed Mobile rate and cites potential shifts to Northern markets if Florida rates persist.
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Gulf Coast
Jacksonville
Fla
Gulf Coast Citrus Exchange
L. T. Rhodes
Exchange
Florida
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Louisville and Nashville
Nashville
Memphis
Ohio
Mississippi
Alabama
The
Citrus Exchange
Mobil
Southeastern
R. G. Cobb
Chamber of Commerce
State Eng A Keller And Party On Way To Meet Pathfinders
State highway engineer J. W. Keller and members of the highway commission travel from Monroeville to Mobile to meet Jackson Highway scouts from New Orleans. The tour continues to Montgomery, Thomasville, Birmingham, Decatur, and Nashville with expected Mobile auto support and a large Montgomery gathering.
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Keller
Pathfinders
Montgomery
Ala
W. Ss. Keller
Th. Rylance
Dadeville
G. N. Mitcham
Auburn
Highway Commission
Monroeville
Monroe County
State Highway Department
Mobile
Jackson
New Orleans
Road
Monttgomery
Thomasville
Clarke County
Birmingham
Decentur
Nashville
Garrett seeks mandamus over Talladega city court status
A. A. Garrett of Talladega petitions Judge H J Merrill for a writ of mandamus to certify him as a candidate for the Talladega city court. Probate judge refused due to the consolidating court bill abolishing city courts. Merrill will hear October 25, with supreme court review planned. Garrett argues the bill conflicts with the state constitution.
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A. A. Garrett
Talladega
H. J. Merrill
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Talladega County
Garrett
P. J. Rogers
Board of
J. M. Keyser
Jefferson County
Tanner Mine
Rogers
Mr. Keyser
H. A. Trawick
Abbeville
Henry County
New Ford
Wedowee
Randolph County
State Board of Registration
Agriculture
Robert PB. Davison
Montgomery
Montgomery County
Senderson
W. B. Castleberry
T. H.\.Jones
Wm. F. Feagin
Alabama
Capitol
State Board of Equalization
Seaboard Air Line
Atlantic Coastline
Western Points
Southeastern
Carolina Points
Central of Georgia Railroad
Local society notes from Robertsdale Alabama
Robertsdale Alabama society items report a county School Improvement Association meeting delay for several visitors from Sonora and Summerdale, a luncheon and committee session. Speakers include John J. Mayer, M. E. Neilson, and W. C. Mason. Plans mention a Votes for Women playlette and a bazaar at the school club.
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Robertsdale
Ala
Sonora
Summerdale
School Improvement Association
John J. Mayer
Mobile
M. E. Neilson
Atmore
W. C. Mason
Folry
Rider Kemp
Christian Church
Hollex
Yanny
Aubert
Edtfelt
Two Sisters Yacht Ashore on Louisiana Coast with German Crew
Fishermen report the power yacht Two Sisters driven ashore southeast of the area after a hurricane. They say a German crew, aided by locals, is caulking the hull while the captain and three crew left the vessel and have not returned. British agents fear German rival yachts manned from California to attack oil ships. A British cruiser was said to be searching Cuban waters for the boat.
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Louisiana
Galveston
Havana
California
Athletic
Mexico
Cuban
Beaumont
Texas
Sabine Bur
Sabine Bar
New Jersey Suffragists Defeated in Special Election
New Jersey voters approve anti suffrage by a projected 55 000 majority from about 350 000 ballots cast. Ocean County alone favors suffrage, while Essex County and Hackensack oppose. After the vote, suffrage workers vow renewed campaign to win presidential electors next spring.
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Jersey City
N. J
New Jersey
Ocean
Cause
Senate
Bergin County
New York
Cit
Hackensack
Banner County
Essex
James R. Nugent
Wilson
Princeton
Pledge to Help Settlers Day Committee at Coast Fair
A Mobile citizen pledges to donate time on a Saturday in October to assist the Settlers Day Committee and help extend hospitality during Mobile's hosting of settlers and visitors at the coast fair. The note is signed by the resident.
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Mobile
Cuolf Coast
Mobile Settlers Day Seeks Citizens as Hosts at Gulf Coast Fair
J J Andrews chairman of the Settlers Day Committee asks Mobile residents to pledge time for entertaining settlers on Settlers Day at the Gulf Coast Fair. He notes residents should serve as hosts, greet visitors, and share hospitality at the fairgrounds near Cedar Point road.
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Fach
Mobile
J. J. Andrews
Andrews
Cedar Point Road
Wayne County Fair Sends Exhibits to Gulf Coast Fair
Wayne County Fair officials in Clara Mississippi have selected exhibits for shipment to Mobile for the Gulf Coast Fair. The display titled Wayne County Products will feature samples from all corps raised in Wayne County this season and a variety of fruits.
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Wayne County Fair
Chicora
Miss
Wayne County
Clara
Mobile
Escambia County Fair Opens with Crowds and Exhibits
Brewton Alabama October opening reports a large attendance and a colorful parade led by a brass band. Rain limits but does not deter exhibits with livestock poultry and agricultural displays filling crowded buildings. Reduced railroad rates from Montgomery to Mobile and Pensacola to Selma ease travel.
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Brewton
Ala
Escambia County
Ball Park
Montgomery
Mobile
Pensacola
Selma
Wisconsin man at 59 sparks Mobile county climate effort
Tysonia Jensen, a Wisconsin native who moved to Mobile County forty years ago, recalls leaving snow and fording a hard start to build crops, a stable home, and 40 acres. He says he put "climb" into climate and plans a livestock venture despite being 63. He notes 15 bushels per acre corn and two-decade local neighborly collaboration.
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Wisconsin
Mobile County
Tysonia Jensen
Gulf Coast
Jensen
Mobile
Hudson, Wis
Mr. Jensen
Jensen Place
Browning
Alabama
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