No Agreement On Relief Reached At Montgomery
A meeting of Alabama lawmakers led by General Bibb Graves produced only discussion of relief plans. Governor O Neal urged an extraordinary session if a practical relief plan emerged. Senator Bankhead pushed for a $40 million bond. Governor-elect Henderson warned uniform action among cotton states is needed. The gathering adjourned without action. Participants included O Neal Bankhead Henderson and multiple state senators and representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Exchange Hotel
Bibb Graves
State Democratic Executive Committee
Emmet O'Neal
Washington
J. H. Bankhead
Charles Henderson
Bankhead
Shapiro
Jefferson
Graves
C. F. Muckler
G. E. Jones
Thomas Bulger
W. W. Hale
Kiser
Monroe
Shapiro and Scott
Fuller and Stough
South
Butler
Judge
Shelby
Johnson
Madison
Four Transfers Sought In Mobile Liquor License Hearings
The Mobile excise commission will hear four liquor license transfer petitions on Monday Oct 26 at 10 30 am. John R Danzey seeks relocation of his business from St Meador and Davidson to Davidson and Davis. Joseph R Eastburn seeks transfer of his license to 350 South Lawrence Street. William J Hanlon seeks to continue the Eastburn license at the same site. Puckett and Farrell seek transfer from St Francis Street to 55 North Royal Street.
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Excise Commission
City of
Mobile
John R. Danzey
St. Meador and
Davidson Streets
Davidson and
Davis Avenue
Joseph R. Eastburn
South Lawrence Street
Virginia
Wiliam J. Hanlon
William J. Hanlon
Puckett & Farrell
St. Francis Street
North Royal Street
Woodmen Drill Team to Parade at U C V Event
Company C Uniform Bank W O W will stage an excursion Friday night October 23 and expects the season’s largest crowd. The unit will march in the veterans parade Saturday and perform a fine drill. Members meet weekly and seek the gold medal for top drills. Now a year old, Company C aims to be among the state's best.
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Company C
Uniform Bank
Allies Hold Fast as German Attacks Continue on Front
Paris dispatches say Allied positions remain firm across Belgium and France as fighting rages in Flanders Picardy Champagne Argonne Meuse and Alsace. German efforts aim to distract the north front while pressing offensives near Nieuport Dixmude La Bassée.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Belgium
War Office
Flanders
Picardy
Champaigne
Argonne
Lorraine
Vosges
Alsace
Lille
Vauquois
Woevre
Champlin
Meuse
St. Mihiel
Rousset
Nieuport
Dixmude
la Bassee
Deaths and Funerals Ellen Barry widow of Captain Barry
Mrs Ellen W N Barry widow of steamboat operator Captain Robert Barry died Wednesday night at 10 30 at the home of her daughter Mrs John W Hanlein 6 South Julia street after a ten day illness. Born in Allegheny Pa 64 years ago she lived in Mobile over 55 years. Survived by four daughters Mrs L E Finlayson Mrs J W Hanlein and Mrs Thomas Mickle Miss Josie Barry one son Captain Thomas Barry three grandchildren one great grandchild and a sister Mrs Kate Whittaker of Memphis Tenn.
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Ellen WN. Barry
Robert Barry
John W. Hanlein
South Julia Street
Barry
Allegheny
Mobile
L. E. Finlayson
J. W. Hanlein
City
Thomas Mickle
Pascagoula
Josie Barry
Captain Thomas Barry
Kate Whittaker
Memphis
Tenn
Obituary of Mrs Elizabeth Oliphant McGrath
Mrs Elizabeth Oliphant McGrath widow of James Mc Grath died after a short illness at 312 North Claiborne street at 6 55 am Thursday She was born in the city and lived here all her life Survived by three daughters Mrs Ed White Mrs A B Saunders Mrs Fannie Collins a son Ed Mc Grath two sisters Mrs P R Friedel of Memphis Tenn and Miss Maggie Oliphant and several grandchildren Funeral services will be held at Trinity Episcopal church Friday afternoon with interment in Magnolia cemetery family plot
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Elizabeth Oliphant McGrath
Elizabeth Oliphant
James McGrath
North Claiborne Street
Ed White
A. B. Saunders
Fannie Collins
Ed McGrath
P. R. Friedel
Memphis
Tenn
Maggie Oliphant
Trinity Episcopal Church
Magnolia Cemetery
Burial of Mrs. Georgia Peters
The funeral for Mrs. Georgia Peters was held Wednesday at 4 PM from the family home at 304 Savannah Street with Rev. G. C. Tucker of St. John's Episcopal Church officiating. Interment followed at Magnolia Cemetery, with numerous floral designs and pallbearers W. D. Smith, L. W. Jackson, Charles Wasmuth, R. McLeod, Cr. Werneth, James Cahall, Ed Pruitt and W. Gunthorpe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Peters
Savannah Street
Rev
G. C. Tucker
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Magnolia Cemetery
W. D. Smith
L. W. Jackson
Charles Wasmuth
R. McLeod
Cr. Werneth
James Cahall
Ed Pruitt
W. Gunthorpe
Grove's Tasteless Child Tonic Improves Health
An old newspaper blurb touts Grove's Tasteless Child Tonic as a general strengthener that drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system for both adults and children. The ad notes 50 cents per bottle.
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Grove
Birthday Race: October-born Children Invited to Empire Theatre
The TEM notes five October birthdays Mary Louise Prados Alice Plotkin Thos S OConnor Annie Dix Loretta Nugent and invites them to a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon with tickets mailed. October-born children are asked to send full name address and birthdate to Children in Editor MOBILE ITEM at least two days before their birth.
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Mary Louise Prados
S. Augusta
Alice Plotkin
N. Warren St
Thos. S O'Connor
S. Dearborn
Annie Dix
Loretta Nugent
the Tem
Empire Theatre
Man Resists Arrest and Is Shot by Deputy
Willie Smith, a noted figure in police circles, was shot by Deputy Ed Zeigler when resisting arrest on Wednesday. Zeigler fired twice. one bullet hit Smith below the knee and another injured Zeigler. Both men were taken to the city hospital. Patrolman Walter Burch aided in the arrest. Smith, alleged escapee from the state penitentiary, reportedly threw his revolver to a bystander after the clash and is charged with robbery of a store on Moulton Street. A $50 reward was offered for his capture.
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Willie Smith
Ed Zeigler
Smith
Zeigler
Walter Burch
Zeigier
State Penitentiary
Moulton Street
German analysts flag Russian army weakening in war updates
Berlin reports by Associated Press say German observers note diminished Russian offensive power in the north while fresh troops revive actions. Emperor William honors pioneers in Lorraine for valor in Belgium as Krupp works convert 600 captured cannons for the army. Major Mohrat cites firm East Prussian frontier and battles around Warsaw, the San river, Sambor, Stry and potential Dneister advance toward Lemberg.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Hague
London
William
Lorraine
Danzig
Hussars
Belgium
Krupps
Mohart
Berliner Tageblatt
Lyck
Warsaw
San River
Sambor
Stry
Dneister
Lemberg
Mohrat
Vistula
Maritime Moves and River Traffic Signal Busy Port
The Mount Vernon sails for Puerto Cortez to load for Mobile while the Wolf arrives in quarantine and departs with a sisal grass cargo for the Atlantic and Mexican Gulf line. Numerous other ships shift docks, load cargoes, or sail for Matanzas Colon Tombigbee river landings and offshore ports amid a flurry of port activity.
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Mount Vernon
Puerto Cortez
Hon
Mobile
Wolf
Atlantic and
Mexican Gulf Steamship Line
City
Harald
Pinto Docks
Ollinger-Bruce- West Side
Falk
Matanzas
Cuban
Crathens
Seeberg Steamship Line
Ethel V. Boynton
Gulf Dry Docks
Turner- Hartwell Docks
Bertha C.y
Mobile Ship Chandlery Company
Skoda
Dawn
Mobile Towing & Wrecking Company
Kyleakin
Mobile Liners, Inc
Scotland
Savannah
Droning Olga
Sea
Miss Viola Gillette Stars In Midnight Girl At Lyric Theatre
Miss Viola Gillette renowned for Gilbert and Sullivan roles joins the Lyric Theatre Saturday for matinee and night performances as the Midnight Girl. The piece highlights her storied career with DeWolf Hopper and ties to Salt Lake City beginnings in the Mormon Tabernacle choir. David Warfield returns to the Lyric next Monday with The Auctioneer, marking his thousandth performance in Simon Levi, a show now drawing larger crowds than The Music Master.
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Viola Gillette
Lyric Theatre
DeWolf Hopper
New York City
Miss Gillette
Little Buttercup
Gilbert & Baillivan
Shuberts
Ang
Salt Lakety
Farfamed
Mormon Tabernacle
David Warfield
Lyric
Simon Levi
Court Notices in Chancery Docket Ahead of October Dates
In the Chancery Court before Judge Thomas H. Smith, motions and rescheduled hearings include Ella L. Garland versus John Garland for alimony and attorney fees with a reference. Jack W. Watson versus Mary Lee Watson for testimony. Nevada L. Carter versus Charles A. Carter for decree pro confesso. several decrees pro confesso on service or publication. Martha Byrd versus Harrison Henderson reset. Edith Roberts versus Dominick Kunz reset. Taylor Foster versus Ferdinand Forcheimer for demurrers. additional calls for Grace Foster versus William Foster Reuben McCurdy versus Charlotte McCrady and others on Thursday.
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Chancery Court
Thomas H. Smith
Ella L. Garland
John Garland
Jack W. Watson
Mary Lee Watson
Nevada L. Carter
Charles A. Carter
Sarah E. Roley
J. W. Fristoe
Martha Byrd
Harrison Henderson
Edith Roberts
Dominick Kunz
Taylor Foster
Ferdinand Forcheimer
Grace Foster
William Foster
Reuben McCurdy
Charlotte McCrady
Croshin Blue
Eddie Lord
Chancery court notices and motions in progress
Hon Thomas H Smith chancellor. Business Thursday prior to 12. Crabtree v Crabtree notice of motion for reference set for Oct 23. Smith v Fincher et al decree pro confesso. Myers Johnson v Johnson dismissed without prejudice. Brown v Brown dismissed without prejudice. McDuffy v McDuffy dismissed prejudice. Allen v Allen dismissed without prejudice. Wingate v Wingate dismissed without prejudice. Williams v Williams decree pro confesso. Richart v Mizner submitted on bill and decree pro confesso. Gorman v Johnson testimony ordered published. Blue v Lord sub man demurrers. McCurdy v McCurdy set for Oct 26. Foster v Foster on motion to amend Sots median apentes.
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Chancery Court
Thomas H. Smith
James M. Crabtree
Cinnie Crabtree
Paul F. Smith
William Fincher
Mattie Myers Johnson
John Henry Johnson
Grace May Brown
Leonard W. Brown
Amelia McDuffy
Thomas McDuffy
Eloise Agnes Allen
Samuel E
Charlotte McCurdy
Grace Foster
William Foster
J. Tn
William Junke
Al G Field and Mobile Ties Highlight Dreamland Week
Al G Field recovering from past Jacksonville accident, family visiting Mobile yearly. Dreamland offers free admission for veterans in uniform, a tango contest with cash prizes, and screenings of After the Ball next Sunday. Dr Cartwright farce featured this week with Barr and Brunswick performers.
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al G. Field
Mobile
Jacksonville
Fla
Rhett Goode
Mr. Field
Providence Infirmary
Pearl Field Conrad
Columbus
Ohio
Dreamland Free
Dreamland Theatre
Little Playhouse
Dreamland
Claim transfer to American registry questioned in admiralty case
In Halifax on October 22 a writ is issued in the admiralty court against the steamer Brindilla owned by Standard Oil of New Jersey. The suit alleges the transfer from German to American registry was not bona fide and that Brindilla remains German owned. Seven days are given to file defense. The sheriff may remove the crew after service and return them to New York.
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Associated Press
Halifax
Admiralty Court
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Caronia
New York
Empire Theater Presents Three-Reel Daily Program
Today at the Empire a three reel program features His Dominant Passion a Vitagraph drama with Leah Baird and William Humphrey. Also Snakeville's Peace-Maker a Western Essanay comedy with Victor Patel and Margaret Igalin. Hearst Selig News Pictorial offers world series pictures and other events.
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the Empire
Bn Vitagraph
Leah Baird
William Humphrey
Victor Patel
Margaret Igalin
Essanay Company
Snakeville
Hearst- Selig
Mobile
Ruth Roland
Livya V. Hamilton
Lubin
Dolly Larkin
William Parsons
Selig
To the Wife of One Who Drinks
A brief note appears to offer guidance for spouses dealing with a partner’s liquor habit. The text mentions an important confidential plan and a plain path to conquer the liquor habit, with references to a station and New York.
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Rena
Station
New York
War risk bureaus set up by many nations
War risk marine insurance bureaus have been established by Belgium Denmark France Germany Greece Great Britain Italy Japan Norway and Sweden, announced by the department of commerce. The report notes widespread adoption of such risk coverage as part of wartime maritime protection.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Belgium
Denmark
France
Germany
Greece
Great Britain
Italy
Japan
Norway
Sweden
Department of Commerce
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Q’neal
Henderson
Woodmen
Ellen N. Barry
Maritime Matters and River News
Mobile County
Thing
Farris
Bienville Hotel
Army OF
Frencis Street
N. Joachim
Souss Pounty
Karlee
Dauphin Street
Mtral
Sean
Robdintons
Layzie
Jackson
Spondent
Toledo
Alabama
Board of Registrars
Court House
D. H. Barrett
J. R. Hinson
J. J. Deegan
U. 8 S. District Court, So. Dist. of
Henry Coleman
Robert T. Ervin
Mallon
Myrtle Mary
John F
Annie Phillipe Mallon
East Sid Foot's Lane
Old
Shell
Ellen N
John W. Hannen
St. Anthony—Bell
N. Jackson
Bell Phone
Conti
St. Francis
Bell
N. E. Cor
Congress and
Claiborne
Richardson
Atp
Eity
Carolina Ave
Jersey
W. A. Porter
Prichard
George Street
Royal Street Lumber Co
Royal
Abc
Carl J. Schnadelbach
Grand Bay
al Oat
Government
Smith Piano Co
Sonic Temple
Amit Plans Car Company
Toulmin & Son
Henry C., Meyer, Dauphin and
Scott
Remington
Dugene Thoss, Jr
Washington Avenue
Tennessee Street
W. W. Thompson
Prchiteer
Savannah St
Bome Streets
F. R. Oars
Louisell Avenue
Third North Spring Hill
Maury & Unruh
Shaw-Cain Electric CO
Virginia Conning
Seawell B. Conning
Claude B. Conning
Corinne Conning
Jas. K. Glennon
Bel
Alaba
Alapet Bs
Davie
Cuba Street
Perenne
Roperty of Oberhaus
Laurendine
Ulmer
Roper St
Cert
Rou
Wm. J. Koral
Crear Coa
James A. Terry
St. Michael St
St. Francis St
Marsena Parker
Rickardy
South Dauphin
McConnell
Rhode Island
Chamberlain Avenue
Ling Ett Fit Fet Company
Royal Si
Nice
Aide Dauphin
Baldwin County
David AC
Bear
Jackson Street
M. BE
Knott School
Ysaman A
Dauphin St
Aes
J. Ervin
Spring Hill
Bart Collie
Warren Street
Augusta
Jincer
Moose Hall
Fincher
Whistler
Eas
Laperte
J. G. Winley
Aseral City
South Bayo
N. Jeachim
North Joachim Street
Royal St. Mat i
Betweennia
Maryland
Fursa
Franklin Street
South Lawrence
Michigan Avenue
State Street
Ring Hill Avenue
J. Rt
Adams
Ron
Private Family of
Bath and
T Telesis Boa
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