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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1914

Page

5

Revolutionary outbreak in Portugal quelled at Mafra

An AP report from Lisbon says a revolutionary movement led by former colonel Adriano Beca was promptly crushed in Braganza and Mafra. Beca is arrested and pursuing rebels from Mafra are being hunted by troops. Only telegraph wires were cut and trains halted, with limited other effects.

Associated Press Lisbon Portugal London Braganza Mafra Adriano Beca Beca

Banquet and Dance of W T and C B A Enjoyed

In Baymen's Benevolent hall on Tuesday night the Workingmen's Timber and Cotton Benevolent Association held its annual banquet and ball. About 300 members, families, and friends attended, with Drago's orchestra providing music and a substantial feast served by Mrs. George Groeschner and assistants. Committee members included Charles Williamson, chairman, along with Martin Clausen, James Repell, Theodore Broecker, and James T. Burns.

Baymen’s Benevolent Hall 4Workingmen’s Timber and Cotton Benevolent Association Drago George Groeschner Charles Gelbke Messrs Charles Williamson Martin Clausen James Repell Theodore Broecker James T. Burns

The Yellow Peril Health Advice In The 1900s Ad

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a stomach tonic and blood purifier. It claims digestion improvement, toxin removal via liver and kidneys, and clearer skin through purified blood. It promotes contacting Dr. W. M. Pierce of Buffalo for free advice and a booklet.

Pierze W. M. Pierce Buffalo

Bankhead to speak on plan for 40 million state bonds

Sen ator John H Bankhead will address a mass meeting at the Alabama capitol in Montgomery tonight to outline a plan to issue 40 000 000 in state bonds to buy half of the cotton crop at ten cents per pound The gathering is tied to the Alabama Good Roads Association annual convention with hundreds of delegates expected and invitations extended to the state governor and other officials Walter Clark a leader in cotton acreage reduction efforts in several states will also attend and speak at the event

Montgomery Ala John H. Bankhead Capitol Alabama Good Roads Association Alabama Walter Clark Texas South Carolina

Notice to Delinquent City Taxpayers in Mobile 1914

The Clerk of Mobile announces a list of delinquent city taxpayers with property descriptions for 1913 14 taxes. The Sheriff cannot serve summons. delinquents must plead defenses in court within 30 days after October 30, 1914, to avoid decrees and sale of listed properties. Names include Jack Adams, Wm S Anderson, H L Bacho, Rachael Barnes, L R Bart, S E Beer and many others with houses, lots, and described locations.

Mobile Mobile County Jack Adams Conti St Conti Monterey Sts Anderson State and Conception Sts

Postponed suits against banks over Lacy money

Montgomery court delays hearings on state actions against Birmingham and Montgomery banks tied to money lost after Theo Lacy fled. Cases continued indefinitely to be reset at a later term per counsel agreement.

Montgomery Ala Birmingham Theo Lacy City Court of Lacy

Alabama governor and Graves discuss cotton relief plan

The governor of Alabama and Gen. Bibb Graves, chair of the state Democratic executive committee, conferred on a plan for simultaneous meetings of cotton-producing states to consider relief measures. No announcement followed but unity of action is favored as most productive.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Bibb Graves State Democratic Executive Committee

Reunion Notes Capt W D Stratton Leads Camp Hardee Delegation

Captain W D Stratton a Confederate veteran and Pratt Consolidated Coal Company representative arrived from Birmingham for the Alabama Division U C V reunion in Mobile. Mobile Post No 2 G A R is ordered to parade on Saturday October 24 as guests of Raphael Semmes Camp No 11 U C V with all veterans invited to join.

W. D. Stratton Camp Hardee Birmingham Alabama Magic City Stratton St. Andrew Pratt Consolidated Coal Company Mobile Mobile Post No. 2 Department of Alabama Government Street Ala Department of Alabma Raphael Semmes Department United States Army Navy Marine Service E. A. Carolin William Wilson

Likely Unopposed Re-election for Confederate Veterans Leader

Colonel Harvey E. Jones of the Alabama Division United Confederate Veterans is expected to be re-elected commander with no opposition. Montgomery camps have endorsed him and plan large delegations to the Mobile reunion. Lomax and Falkner camps appoint delegates, and many Montgomery veterans will attend along with other Confederate patriotic groups.

Harvey E. Jones Alabama United Confederate Veterans Montgomery Confederate Patriotic Organizations

Reclamation Plan Urged for China Across 7 Million Acres

A board of engineers sent by the American Red Cross urges reclamation of 7,000,000 acres in Kaing Su and Anhui to prevent famines and lift living standards. The plan calls for bonds and state funding, with Col. William L. Sibert chairing the group and including A. P. Davis and Professor Meade. Action on recommendations expected soon.

Associated Press Washington Board of Engineers China American Red Cross Society Kaing Su Anhui William L. Sibert United States Army A. P. Davis Federal Reclamation Service Meade University of Michigan

England Moves to Permanently Aid Belgian Refugees

London dispatch reports Lord Gladstone and the war refugees committee planning permanent Belgian relief and employment under stable social conditions. Over 100,000 Belgians already in England with boats from Flushing and Calais still bringing daily refugees as winter approaches.

Associated Press London Lord Gladstone South Africa England Flushing Calais

Moran New Pilot for the Phillies

Patrick J. Moran, acting coach for the Philadelphia Nationals, was elected manager to succeed Charles A. Dooin. Moran, 37, has 20 years as a catcher, including with the Chicago Cubs during two world championships. He received the telegram from Philadelphia president William F. Baker last night.

Fitchburg, Maas Patrick J. Moran Philadelphia Nationals Charles 8S Dooin Moran William F. Baker Philadelphia Chicago Cubs

Germany Warned Of Anxiety Over War Situation

The Berliner Tageblatt military correspondent reports rising anxiety in Germany as a decision looms likely to come like a thief in the night, possibly on the eastern front. He notes fresh troops can cross seas, but their unity if they invade Germany is doubtful. Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg is attacked in influential circles as responsible for the war.

Copenhagen London Berliner Tageblatt Germany von Bethmann-Hollweg Tageblatt

Dr Edwards Sues Cochrane for 2500 Damages

In circuit court on a Tuesday afternoon Dr J C Edwards filed a suit against John T Cochrane for 2500 damages alleging that on October 27 1913 an agent of Cochrane driving a defendant owned auto struck an auto in which Edwards rode causing bruises and pain.

J. C. Edwards John T. Cochrane Cochrane

Rev Shugart Preaches At Tabernacle Baptist Church

Rev Shugart conducts revival at Tabernacle Baptist Church corner Church and Claiborne streets. He will deliver a sermon on The Last Judgment as part of revival events. Shugart plans to depart for Montgomery on Friday after one more service.

Shugart Tabernacle Baptist Church Curtis Shugart Ta Baptist Church Corner Church Claiborne Streets

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