Court records and trials in Mobile district court
Law and Equity Court dispositions included revive motion granted for Henry Gibbs versus Mobile Light & Railroad Company and judgment actions set aside or refused in other cases. Inferior criminal court fined seven on gaming charges. sewing machine theft bond set. yellowhammer possession fined. frivolous charge jailed. assault jury trial waived with bond set. abusive language cases set for jury. Chancery court proceeding noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Equity Court
Law Side
Berney
Henry Gibbs
Mobile Light & Railroad Company
E. F. Ladd
Parker-Blake Company
Mary Roberts
Ben Bastada
Earl Ford
Leo Miller
Charles Campbell
Sam Rain
Sam Coleman
Mose Henderson
Daisy Faulkner
Ike Faulkner
Arthur Walker
Richard Robinson
Hub Taylor
Jim Taylor
California Syrup of Figs Promoted as Children's Laxative
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children. It warns of coated tongues from constipation, claims the remedy cleanses the stomach liver and bowels, and urges asking a druggist for the genuine product while warning against counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Billiard Champions to Battle in West and Southwest
Champion Cassignol, regarded by some as world champion of all cue sports, plans matches in the West and Southwest with George F. Slosson. He is slated to later contest Willie Hoppe for the title while other court notes list testimony orders and demurrer rulings in several cases including Shannon v Shannon Ponquinette matters and motions to amend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
George F. Slosson
Cassignol
Willie Hoppe
New York Coffee Exchange Votes to Stay Closed After Moratorium
The board of managers of the New York Coffee Exchange voted not to reopen at the moratorium’s end on November 4, despite proposals to do so. The decision comes as the market contends with postwar disruptions and producer concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Coffee Exchange
Maritime Movements and Passenger Arrivals in Mobile
After discharging cargoes in Cuba, the Louisiana heads to Havana to load for Mobile. Selvernon and Mathilda ships sail to Caribbean ports for further cargoes. Tombigbee goes upriver for active service. Mallory Line passengers listed will arrive in Mobile Sunday aboard the Mallory boat. Charles May and Swag reach upper river landings after a Mobile Bar Pilots meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuban Molasses Co
Louisiana
Havana
Cuba
Mobile
Selvernon
United Fruit Co
Mathilda
Cienfuegos
United States
Tombigbee
Upper River
D. A. Slatton
Charles Ball
Joseph Stoldt
Mobile Bar Pilots Association
Charles May
Swag
Caution Near British Ports Warned by Hydrographic Office
The hydrographic office warns merchant vessels approaching British ports not to use private signals by day or night. Using private signals could lead to the vessel being fired upon. Notice to Mariners No. 1633, Admiralty, London, 1914. THOS. WASHINGTON, Captain U. S. Navy, hydrographer.
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The
Hydrographic Office
Admiralty
London
Halloween Dance Aboard Cessna Steamer
A Hallowe en party and dance will be held on the steamer Charles K Cessna next Friday night hosted by J W Wood of McGowan and Lyons Hardware. The interior will be steam heated and festively decorated. The Excelsior band will provide twenty pieces. Weekly trips will follow on Saturdays and Wednesdays alongside the regular schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Cessna
J. W. Wood
McGowan and Lyons Hardware Company
Excelsior
Messrs. Robertson and Fincher
Knights of Columbus
Emden Fires Torpedoes Sinking Russian Jemtchug in Penang
The German cruiser Emden, disguised with a fourth smokestack and flying the Japanese flag, entered Penang and torpedoed and sank the Russian cruiser Jemtchug and a French destroyer. The Emden escaped via the Strait of Malacca, fate of Jemtchug crew unknown. Merchant ships seek refuge at Colombo, Colombo.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Emden
Penang
Straits Settlements
Jemtchug
Malacca
Colomto
Ceylon
Sea of Japan
Manila
Indian Ocean
India
Singapore
Rates on Kenner to Chicago Vegetable Shipments Upheld
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled excessive freight charges for vegetables from Kenner Louisiana to Chicago, against Illinois Central American Express and others. The ICC also found no discrimination in access to cars for Kenner shippers versus New Orleans shippers, and justified higher icing charges on shipments north of New Orleans to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenner
Chicago
Associated Press
Washington
New Orleans
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kenner Truck Farmers’ Association
Illinois Central
American Express Company
Ilinois Central
Louisiana
Southern's Exhibits At Fairs Praised By Agent Henderson
W L Henderson, land and industrial agent for Mobile and Ohio and Southern railroads, returned after about three weeks to review fair visits in Montgomery and Meridian Mississippi. He showcased agricultural, horticultural, and mechanical products from the railroad region and a fine display of Mobile county grapefruit and Satsumas. Attendants praised the exhibits and comment was favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Henderson
Mobile and Ohio and Southern Railroad
Montgomery
Meridian
Miss
Henderson
Mobile County
Mobile Shriners Help Induct Alcazar Temple Inaugural
Messrs H W Watterson and William W Dixon from Abba Temple A A O N M S travel to Montgomery to attend Alcazar Temple inaugural ceremonies in the state capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liam W. Dixon
Abba Temple
A. Alon. M.S
Montgomery
Alcazar Temple
Alabama
Notable visitors in Montgomery lodging at local hotels
Mrs. J. W. Carr, a prominent Montgomery resident, is visiting the city and staying at the St. Andrew. Sam Woolf, a traveling man with ties to Marlborough Blenheim Hotel in Atlantic City, is at the Battle House. C. T. Sewall and wife of Houston, Texas, are in town visiting friends and staying at the Cawthon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Carr
Montgomery, Ala
City
St. Andrew
Sam Woolf
Atlantic City
N. J
Battle House
C. T. Sewall
Houston, Tex
Cawthon
A New Principle in Complexion Treatment
A drugstore advert describes mercolized wax as a safe cosmetic that absorbs dead skin and pore impurities rather than adding to the face. It claims to restore a natural, healthy complexion and to tighten wrinkles by nightly application and morning washing.
Arrest of Dr C Flower Aka Oxford Montgomery in Toronto Chase
New York officials report the arrest of Dr C Flower known as Oxford and Montgomery after a continent spanning pursuit ending in Toronto. Flower, former president of the Arizona Mining and Lower Pine Co, was indicted for grand larceny of 1 million dollars following a district attorney probe into his companies. He faced linked allegations surrounding the death of Theodore Hauerman’s husband after Hauerman invested 200000 in Flower ventures. the body was later exhumed and he was cleared, bail set at 50000 which he skipped.
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New York
C. Flower
Oxford
Montgomery
Toronto
North American
South America
Flower
Arizona Mining Company
Lower Pine Company
Theodore Haugerman
Flowers
Haugerman
Soldiers of Fortune feature at Royal today
Royal Theatre presents Soldiers of Fortune a Ricard Harding Davis tale of filibustering in the Central Americas. Directed by Augustus Thomas Dustin Farnum stars leading role with Navy and Cuban army cooperation, promising a realistic and highly interesting screen drama for Mobilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Keener
Royal Theatre
Soldiers of Fortune
Ricard Harding Davis
Americas
Augustus Thomas
Dustin Farnum
Paulding Grounding Deepens Near Lynn Haven Inlet
Norfolk, Va. Oct 29 The destroyer Paulding aground at Lynn Haven Inlet has settled deeper in the sand. The crew remains aboard but a portion will likely be sent to the naval station. A private wrecking company is expected to be hired to float the Paulding.
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Norfolk
Paulding
Lynnhaven Inlet
Naval
Deaths and Funerals Mrs A J Staub Jr
News from Mobile reports the death of Mrs. A J Staub Jr at Reform Alabama. She was the daughter of Louis and Mrs. Hinckley and the daughter in law of Prof A J Staub of Mobile. Funeral arrangements were not listed in the excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Reform
Ala
A. J. Staub, Jr
A. J. Staub
Staub
Helen Hinckley
Louis Hinckley
Pinex cough syrup promotion promises fast relief
A home made cough remedy uses 21% Pinex pine extract to treat distressing coughs and throat colds. Advertises a pint of syrup made from 4 ounces Pinex and sugar for about 54 cents, claims quick relief from whooping cough bronchitis and spasmodic croup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pinex Co
Wayne
Cabot Nominated for Mississippi Valley Medical Association President
Dr. Hugh Cabot of Boston was nominated for president at the final session in Cincinnati. Lexington Kentucky was chosen as the 1914 meeting place in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Get
Mississippi Valley Medical Association
Hugh Cabot
Boston
Lexington
Illness Strikes Patrol Commander in Knoxville
Information reached on Wednesday that Capt. William R. Heckert of Abba Temple Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, in command of the patrol, fell ill in Knoxville Tennessee. Mrs Heckert departed Wednesday night to be at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
William R. Heckert
Abba Temple
Knoxville
Tenn
Arkansas Senator Reports No Campaign Contributions
Senator Clarke of Arkansas told the secretary of the senate he received no campaign contributions. His only election expense was 27.59 dollars for having his name printed on the ballot.
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Washington
Senator Clarke
Arkansas
Secretary of the
Senate
Relief Fund Grows in Belgian Aid Drive
Washington reports the Belgian relief fund has risen to $55,000 as of today after an official announcement. The total reflects ongoing donations from citizens and organizations supporting relief efforts.
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Washington
Mrs Bridget White 26 dies. funeral Friday in Reform
Mrs Bridget White widow of the late Paul White dies Wednesday night at nine at her son Paul White Jr s home on Fulton road near Government street loop. A native of County Cork Ireland she came to Mobile at age 12 and later married Paul White a fruit merchant. Survived by four sons Frank Peter Joseph of Chicago and Paul White Jr of Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget White
Paul White
Fulton Road
Government Street Loop
Mobile
County Cork
Ireland
Joseph Cady
White
Chicago
Burial for John L. Rondeau Held Friday Morning
The funeral for John L. Rondeau a well known Motilian who died suddenly Wednesday will be held Friday at 9:30 from the residence of his stepson Edwin Warley. He served in the Confederate cause under Captain Charles P. Gage and participated in many battles. He is survived by his wife one brother SE T Rondeau chief of detectives and four stepchildren including Mrs C W Worthington Mrs George Tuthill of Claiborne Ala James J Warley of Atmore Ala and Edwin Warley of Mobile.
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John L. Rondeau
Edwin Warley
Rondeau
Charles P. Gage
SE. T. Rondeau
C. W. Worthington
George Tuthill
Claiborne
Ala
James J. Warley
Atmore
Mobile
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Olive Golden
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Mickey Flinn
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Lester Cuneo
Chancery Court
Thomas H
J. At. Courtright
H. W. French
Wm. R. Smith
City Bank & Trust Co
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J. W. Imms
Firmin Casignol
David Bispham and
Lina Cavalieri
Grafonoa
Kathleen Parlow and
Eugen Ysaye
Masonic ‘Temple
Thos. Washington
U. 8. Navy
South Seas
Southern
Messrs
H. W. Watterson
Wil
R.C. Flower
Dr, R. C. Flower
Royal Today
DR. Cabot
W. Heckert III
Senator
Serge
C. J. Gayfer & Co
Mrs. Bridget White
Compos Electrical Supplies
Joachim ST. M
Compos
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