Man Killed Mrs. Bailey in Contested Trial
In Carman murder coverage a defense attack on Celia Coleman’s testimony unfolds. Benedict Cheesman testifies in New York July 14 that Celia was questioned by two lawyers while he noted her answers, but she was not under oath and omitted details about Mrs. Carman’s involvement and a revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrell
Celia Coleman
Benedict Cheesman
New York
Cheesman
Celia
Ers
Cella
Train derailment blocks traffic near Citronelle for hours
A box car jumped the track on a Mobile and Ohio northbound freight train near Citronelle delaying traffic for about two hours on Thursday morning. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ohio
Northae
Citronelle
Would-be assassin foiled in New York officials assault
An attempt to kill Richard C. Harrison, first deputy commissioner of the docks and ferries, was thwarted by spectators who overpowered the assailant and seized his pistol after a several minute struggle. The suspect, identified as discharged employee John O Connor, was locked up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Richard C. Harrison
Department of Docks and Ferries
Harrison
John O'Connor
Norwegian steamer visits Las Palmas reports cruiser claim
A Norwegian steamer arriving at Las Palmas says a German cruiser visited and its captain claimed he had sunk eleven British French and Italian vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Reuter
Browning Files for Bankruptcy in U S District Court
Laborer Martin B. Browning filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S district court on Thursday afternoon claiming liabilities of 261 with assets of nothing. The case was adjudicated bankrupt and referred to Referee R T Ervin for action. FOR SALE One Royal Marine engine 12 hp and one runabout auto offered cheap by L A Zieman & Co 8 St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin B. Browning
United States District Court
R. T. Ervin
Royal Marine
L. A. Zieman & Co
St. Louis
Sons of Veterans to Elect Officers in Alabama Meeting
The Alabama Division, Sons of Veterans, met at the Cawthon Hotel with Chairman John L. Moulton presiding. Camps George E. Dixon Mobile Stonewall Jackson Attalla John T. Morgan Bessemer Ben Bricken Laverene Morgan Pettus Clayton Birmingham McMillan Stockton Jackson camp in good standing. Officers will be elected Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Sons of Veterans
Cawthon Hotel
John L. Moulton
George E. Dixon
Mobile
Stonewall Jackson
Attalla
John T. Morgan
Bessemer
Ben Bricken
Laverene
Morgan-Pettus and Clayton
Birmingham
McMillan
Stockton
Jackson, Ala
United Confederate Veterans, Alabama Division
United Confederate Veterans
Father de la Moriniere
Cessna
Alabama Division
Harvey E. Jones
Song of Veterans
St. Andrew Hotel
C. B. Hervey
Daughters of the Confederacy
P. m
Athelstan Club
Elks
Dauphin Street
Battle House Auditorium
Mobile Yacht Club
Cawthon
B. M. Washturn
Jones
Resistance to Vaccination Ordered by Zion City Leader
Wilbur Glenn Voliva of Zion City declared residents must resist state vaccination efforts even with shotguns. He said they would require the state militia to enforce inoculation after Dr. C. E. Crawford attempted vaccination to contain smallpox. A strict quarantine covers ten existing cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Zion City
Voliva
C. E. Crawford
Licenses for Auto Vehicles Producible Only at Montgomery
Secretary of State Cyrus L. Brown informed Mayor Harry Pillans no Mobile branch will collect automobile taxes. All auto and motorcycle owners and chauffeurs must obtain annual licenses in Montgomery unless previously done. Mayor Pillans warns a grace period will be followed by police arrests of those who have not licensed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus L. Brown
Harry Pillans
Mobile
Montgomery
Pillans
Military Academy AppointmentsFor 1915
War Department announces admissions to the United States Military Academy for 1915 listing candidates from Alabama and Florida. James A. Fuller of Huntsville Alabama Clarence E. Davis of Lessburg Florida Hamilton Dowling alternate Jacksonville Florida Julian C. Stanley alternate Deland Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Military Academy
Alabama
James A. Fuller
Huntsville
Florida
Clarence E. Davis
Lessburg
Hamilton Dowling
Jacksonville
Julian C. Stanley
Deland
Insurance comp companies indicted set for trial
A list of indictments names numerous defendants across murder burglary arson forgery and other offenses. Notable cases include Christopher F Cullen William Fincher Willie Pharr Andrew Williams and Charles Summers with trials in November. Other charges involve Robert More Claiborne Walker Jesse Scarboro Samuel Pouncey Ralph Brown Edward Paris and Fred Fleming among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher F Cullen
William Fincher
Willie Pharr
William Brown
Willie Brown
Andrew Williams
William Gross
Frank Williams
Charles D. Summers
Robert More
Claiborne Walker
James Baker
George Eaford
John Ervin
Jesse Scarboro
Atlas Life Insurance Company
National Life and Accident Insurance Company
Jessie Scarboro
Samuel E. Pouncey
David P. Kenyon
Edward Paris
Exzkiel Fleming
Ralph D. P. Brown
Fred Fleming
George Davis
Jack Martin
Frank Young
Jordan Meadows
Sonny Smith
C. W. Ley
Supplies. Mobile Stationery Company
Mobile Stationery Company located at 16 N Water Bell 126 offers a range of office supplies and stationery items. The listing highlights stocked products and the store’s address for shopper reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Stationery Company
N. Water Bell
Reunion Welcomes General J B Stanley and Veterans Leaders
General J B Stanley editor and veteran leader receives warm welcome at a Mobile reunion with readers and press noting his care for fellow veterans. Delegations from Uniontown and Demopolis attend as Col A G Quinn and Gov O Neal figures send regrets. Social schedule includes receptions, dances, river trips, and a royal theater open house for all veterans.
Allies Struggle in West Flanders amid Coastal Canal Battles
The combat toll remains heavy as forces contest every foot of ground in West Flanders. Reports say both sides improvise holding actions while rail and canal networks near Bruges Ghent influence operations. Rumors claim Prince Maximilian of Hesse's fate varies between death and injury.
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Belgium
West Flanders
Ostend
Holland
Bruges
Ghent
Maximilian of Hesse
France
Berlin
Allies' Positions All Maintained in Belgium and France
Paris dispatch reports the French war office confirming that Allied positions in Belgium and northern France were held amid German assaults. The statement notes strong enemy attacks near Dixmude Warneston Armontieres Radingham and La Bassee but says Allied lines stayed firm.
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Paris
French War Office
Belgium
France
Dixmude
Warnston
Armentieres
Radingham
la Bassee
Petit Larceny Charge Affects Local Man Will Tolliver
Will Tolliver, resident at Church and Water streets, was arrested Wednesday evening by Officers Pearson and Lincoln and charged with two counts of petit larceny. The report notes the incident as part of a police docket at headquarters. The article briefly describes camp banners worn by young girls in white gowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Tolliver
Church
Water Streets
Pearson and
Lincoln
California Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Bowell Cleansing
Mothers are urged to give California Syrup of Figs to children for a quick bowel cleansing. The ad claims it relieves constipation from fever and illness, supports a playful recovery, and notes full directions on each bottle. It warns against counterfeit fig syrups and promotes a 50 cent bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
German Marines Move South From Antwerp in Force
Reuters reports 10,000 German marines with machine guns departed Antwerp on Tuesday night in a southerly direction. Reports note a long column of carts carrying the wounded entering the city, with the Antwerp garrison greatly reduced and plundering increasing in the suburbs. A large troop movement is also reported from Ghent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
London
Rotterdam
Reuter
Ghent
Marriage Licenses Granted in Probate Court
Marriage licenses issued to Alex Lane and Rose Eleanor Brickman, and to Hugh Flynn and Isabel Smith, by the probate court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Lane
Rose Eleanor Brickman
Hugh Flynn
Isabel Smith
Rotary Club Hosts International Leader Saturday
The Mobile Rotary Club will host Frank Milholland of Toledo as president of the International Association of Rotary Clubs. A dinner at the Battle House Saturday at 7 30 p m will feature Milholland and Mobile Rotarians. The golden Rotary wheel, valued at 10000 dollars, arrives Saturday morning for exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
International
Frank Milholland
Toledo
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Mobile
Southeastern Division of Rotary Clubs
Jacksonville
Mitlholland
Battle House
Mobile Rotary Club
California
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L. M. Bashinsky
Troy
Ala
Daughters of Alabama
Navy
Place of
Bailey
West Point
GANDY
Howells
Bell
Henry Rowes Candy Co
Home
Ayre Farr
Goc Floral Company Co
Furniture Stores. Furniture Co
Dauphin Home
St. Emanuel
Igre
Sars
Roceries Retail
Wilkinson St
Iceertam
Mobile Creamery
C Conception and
St. Louis Sts
Alvin My Nursery
Bank of Mobile
Opticians
So A. Ee Roc
am + Conception
Mobile Business College
Dauphin Les Wee Co
Eux
Beli
Tome Ee Aimane & Bell
Our Works
Scheurmann Bicycle Comy
Bell Phone
Hatters
Langan Hat Company
the Dauphin 81
Richard Distributing Company
Cook's Bee
Mobile Roofing & Cornice Co
S. Water Street
United Tea & Coffee Co
Commercial Prints Company
St. Peeighaal
Bel 291
St. Michael St
White-Eckert Co
Duggan & Traylor
N. Royal Street
Horne
Grand Baotek Co
N. Conception Mirest
Ell Wee
Gordon & Co
N. Conception Street
Verona Lumber Co
J. B. Stanley
Greenville
Lawrence P. Hill
The
Ensley Enterprise
Ensley, Ala
A. G. Quinn
Emmet O'Neal
O'Neal
Charles Henderson
Porter King
Southern Railway
Selma
Uniontown
Demopolis
Royal Theatre
Dauphin
Royal Street
John T. Keener
Old Guard
F. W. Evans
Young Men's Christian Association
Nicola Manhall
Marion
Chappell Coy
Ordof
Chappell Cory
C. W. Hooper
U. Co. V
Hooper
B. F. Ellis
John G. Smith
Camp Wilcox No. 1782
Susie Belle ‘Spon
Brussels
Confederacy
Steamer Chase
Foot Dauphin ST
Edmund Breese
Cadillac Motor Co
Government Street
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