Taxation First W and M Problem Address at Chamber Meeting
The Ways and Means committee of the Chamber of Commerce invites the public to a September 11 meeting at 8 o'clock in the Battle House Auditorium. Guest speaker E. Sweeting of Philadelphia will discuss the Summers System of Taxation. J M Ponder chairs with J L Cawthon and Don Farnsworth assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Battle House Auditorium
After E. Sweeting
Philadelphia
Penn
Mobile Chamber to Examine Sommers Tax System
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League will open its new Ways and Means Committee agenda with a discussion on the Sommers tax system. An expert will explain the approach at the second committee meeting with a Thursday night session planned to draw Mobile business leaders into the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiwest
Mobile
New Ways and Means
Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Sommers
J. J. Pastoriza
Houston
Texas
Remains of Frank Carr Sent to Evansville
The young carriage painter Frank Carr who died by his own hand early Monday in a Warren and State streets home was sent to Evansville Indiana Tuesday by Roche and Burke Undertaking. His wife, married in April 1912 at Evansville, told police Carr had twice previously attempted suicide in Evansville and his wife prevented him on those occasions. The couple reportedly has a small child in Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carr
Warren
State Streets
Evansville
Ind
Roche and Burke Undertaking Company
Carr
Pentz to Open Southern Business College in Mobile
Alexandria resident Robert H Pentz announces to the Chamber of Commerce plans to open the Southern Business College in Mobile occupying the former Ughon Business College quarters. He is joined by professors A Kenny and F L Heaton to offer day and night classes with standard courses. The college opens next Monday September 15. Edith Storey in The Call shown at Bijou Theater today admission five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Pentz
Alexandria
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Southern Business College
Ughon Business College
Pentz
A. Kenny
F. L. Heaton
Business College
Edith Storey
Bijou
Grand Picture
Well Known Negro Lecturer to His Race in Mobile
Charles Stewart A M D D a Chicago based negro newspaper correspondent traveling from New Orleans en route to Nashville will lecture at Franklin Street Baptist Church at the invitation of Dr L Fisher. Stewart says his aim is to address local men about the alarming death rate and seek a pause to the trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stewart
A. M
Chicago
Mobile
New Orleans
Nashville
L. Fisher
Franklin Street Baptist Church
Stewart
Panama Canal Celebration Drives City Campaign Effort
A Panama Celebration committee meeting at Chamber of Commerce HQ calls for immediate committee action as funds canvass tightens. September 16 17 and 18 are set as final canvass days with ticket sales for a Mobile working model exhibit car September 19 to 21. Colonel Drew Linard leads the drive with school children and ladies enlisted. one of three days will cater to colored attendees with President Wilson addressing Big Zion church in Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Chamber of Commerce
Panama Canal
Mobile
Drew Linard
Wilson
Southern Commercial Congress
Big Zion Church
Officials of Marine Engineers Banqueted
William Ff. Yates of New York and Charles N. Vosburg of New Orleans were guests of the local Marine Engineers Benevolent Association at a Monday banquet at the Cawthon Hotel. The event followed a meeting and included an city tour by automobile. Yates departs for Tampa Tuesday and Vosburg returns to New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ff. Yates
New York
National Marine Engineers' Benevolent Association
Charles N. Vosburg
New Orleans
Marine Engineers' Benevolent Association
Cawthon Hotel
John Solari
Eugene Wilson
John Sherry
William Jordan
Messrs. Yates
Vosburg
Mississippi
Ohio
Ir. Yates
Tampa
Flo
Mr. Vosburg
Dowling Health Train to Visit Mobile for Congress
Dr. Oscar Dowling, president of Louisiana health board, will bring the famous health train to Mobile during the Southern Commercial Congress meetings in October. The request came from Clarence J. Owens, managing director of the Congress. Louisiana cities over 10,000 population will send a 25 member delegation, larger cities 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Dowling
Health Board of Louisiana
Mobile
Southern Commercial Congress
Clarence J. Owens
Louisiana
Singleterry aging be brought here for trial
Corbett B Singleterry, who passed several worthless checks in this city, will be brought here Tuesday from Samson, Ala., where he was arrested on advices from the local police department. The search for Singleterry has been on since June 15. He passed a worthless check on A Needalman, the tailor, for $33, getting a suit of clothing and $3 in change, and another on J Cawthon of the Cut Rate Shoe House for $13, paying a $10 bill and obtaining $3 in change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singleterry
Corbett B Singleterry
Samson
Ala
A. Needalman
Hog theft arrest reported in Plateau case
John Balkans was arrested Tuesday morning by Deputy Sheriff Singleton on grand larceny charges. Authorities allege he stole a valuable hog at Plateau, with two more hogs sold in Prichard awaiting identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Balkans
Singleton
Plateau
Prichard
Pensacola Canal Exhibit Car Accepted for Sept 18
George G. Card reports Pensacola accepts the Panama celebration canal model exhibit car for display on Thursday September 18. Mayor A Greenhut plans a proclamation inviting citizens to visit the model as 3000 admission tickets and billboard materials are sent. President Fletcher and Director-General Irvine plan Alabama visits and local committee work in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Card
Chamber of Commerce
Pensacola
Panama Canal
Panama
A. Greenhut
Card
Southern Commercial Congress
Mobile
Duncan A. Fletcher
Congress
United States
Florida
A. C. Irvine
Alabama
Gadsden
Birmingham
Irvine
Largest vessel ever at Mobile enters port
The British steamship Ninian commanded by Captain Williams of Leyland Line arrived at the quarantine station Monday morning marking the port’s largest vessel. After fumigation she proceeded up the bay to Pier 2 and docked. It sails for Liverpool with a cotton and lumber portion from Mobile, to be completed at Savannah. Ninian measures 9600 tons capacity, 62.2 ft beam, 415 ft length, 89 ft depth, loading depth 30 ft, 12.6 knots. Built at Newcastle on Tyne by R W Hawthorne Leslie & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Leyland Steamship Line
Mobile
Liverpool
England
Savannah
Newcastle-on-Tyne
R. W. Hawthorne
Night Watchman Dies After Fall Into Elevator Shaft
John George Estleman a 60 year old Magnolia Warehouse night watchman fell into an open elevator shaft at Adams and Water streets Monday night about 7 30 o clock. He died thirty minutes later at Mobile City Hospital from skull fracture and internal injuries. A German native who came from Ohio over twenty years ago he lived on the Bascombe tract in Oakdale. Relatives survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John George Estleman
Magnolia Warehouse Company
Adams and
Water Streets
City
Germany
Mobile
Ohio
Bascombe
Oakdale
Estleman
Do You Fear Consumption Dr King’s Discovery Ad
Medical advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds throat and lung ailments promising life saving benefits. A Malichite Colorado resident testifies two doctors said consumption and death were certain but the remedy produced recovery. Refund offered if no benefit. Priced at 50 cents and 1.00. Van Antwerp Drug Co endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Antwerp Drug Co
Bowlers Organize for Winter Season
At a well attended meeting of enthused bowlers on Monday night the Duck Pine Bb Canning team with officers C B Conning as president H C Rush secretary and W P C Knight treasurer was formed. The St Louis tournament squad includes R J McCleery H C Rush C Knight C B Conning P J McAleer J Fulford. A ten pin Mobile team is set with R J McCleery C Knight H Rush. The first duck pin meet is Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duck Pine
Bb. Canning
KK. Karl
Walker
Rohmer
J. Henry
P. M. McAleer
G. Jacobson
R. J. McCleery
Adkinson
Rush
Fulford
Hanly
Knight
C. B. Conning
H. C. Rush
W. P. C. Knight
St. Louis
C. Knight
P. J. McAleer
J. Fulford
Mobile
R J. McCleery
C, Knight
Laborer Injured as Sewer Trench Caves In
A fourteen foot trench on Virginia Street near Michigan Avenue in the Oakdale sewer project caved in Tuesday morning. Laborer Will Watson suffered a broken right arm and was taken to Dr. J. D. Terrill’s office for treatment. Contractors Sullivan Long & Haggerty have faced ongoing digging problems due to quicksands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Street
Michigan Avenue
Sullivan, Long & Haggerty
Oakdale
Will Watson
J. D. Terrill
Suspect Andrew Bush Held on Murder Charge in Mobile
Andrew Bush, alleged shooter of his cousin Robert Bush near Butler Choctaw County Alabama in 1909, arrived in Mobile from Lucedale Mississippi on Tuesday afternoon and was jailed on murder charges. He will be transported to Choctaw for trial Tuesday night after spending the intervening time in Lucedale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bush
Robert Bush
Butler
Choctaw County
Alabama
Mobile
Lucedale
Miss
Choctaw
Bush
Senate Fails Key Tariff Amendments in Final Vote Standoff
Senate action on the tariff bill stalls as Republicans concede on amendments. McCumber leads fights over free wheat and a 15 cent cattle duty, while Bristow denounces free meats. Efforts to drop banana duties and to retain a 5 percent ship import reduction fail amid Democratic resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Congress
Wilson
House
Thornton
Ransdell
Bristow
McCumber
Jones
Cummins
Democratic Party
Currency Bill Advances in House Fiat Contends for Federal Reserve System
A House committee report outlines a plan for a flexible national currency and new federal reserve banks with at least 550 million in reserve cash. It aims to end the present bonded currency and extend American banking abroad while noting possible amendments to the national bank act. Republicans criticize constitutional and practical aspects, warning of centralized power and partisan risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank Act
Federal Reserve
United States
Federal Reserve Board
Lindbergh
Minnesota
Dairy Scores Over 80 Noted in The Call
Notice in The Call Mobile highlights a dairy scores event with Edith Storey featured. Admission priced at 6 cents.
Body of Mulatto Infant Found in City Sewer
A seven month old mulatto child was found dead in a sewer at Delaware and Scott streets Tuesday around 9 am. Police were notified by Officer Maher. Chief Crenshaw ordered an investigation and the arrest of anyone responsible. The body was turned over to the city sexton for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullatto
Delaware and
Scott Streets
Maher
Crenshaw
Pankhurst in New York Arrival Sparks U S Arrest Talk
The Pall Mall Gazette comments on a report that American authorities will arrest Militant suffragette leader Mrs. Pankhurst on her October New York arrival. It asks how the U S government should handle the notable visitor and mentions a possible exchange for Harry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Editor STLVer Dead in Burlington
Thomas Stiver editor and publisher of the Burlington Daily Gazette died today in Burlington Indiana. A memorial event is noted with admission 5 cents at the Bijou Theater for today only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stlver
Burlington
Ahomas Stiver
The
Burlington Daily Gazette
Electric Bitters Promised Relief for Women
Advert describes Electric Bitters as a quick remedy for women with pains and weak kidneys, claiming prompt relief and renewed ambition. A San Francisco man Testifies his wife was cured when all else failed. Praised for liver, indigestion, and biliousness. Priced 50 cents and 1 dollar at Van Antwerp Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dowling
San Francisco
van Antwerp Drug Co
Amusements: Lucile Parrish Stars in Little Miss Fix-It
Lucile Parrish, famed singing comedienne, headlines the Lyric Theatre as the star of Little Miss Fix-It a musical gaiety with original plot. Her company performs next Saturday matinee and night featuring hits like There’s a Happy Land and I’ve a Garden in Sweden and the turkey trot. Tickets go on sale Thursday at 9 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric
Lucile Parrish
Comedienne
Miss Fix-It
Miss Parrish
Lyric Theatre
Chicago
New York
William J. Hulbert
Harry B. Smith
George W. Hobart
Moon Man
Sweden
Newport Col
Fernandez Kids Score Hit At Dreamland
The Dreamland audience hailed A Judge For a Day a major success with Ludlow Allen Jack Russell and Fred Kramer delivering strong performances. The Fernandez kids of Mobile added a distinct hit and drew big applause ahead of the third week’s shows. Matinee and evening performances continue with five reel film feature Tigris tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kramer
Billy Cochran
Dreamland
Warners
Fernandez
Mobile
Personal notices from Mobile guests and travel
I G Jacobson of Jacobson Clothing Co returns from a two week stay at Coden. Marshall Patterson Richard Crawford and Henry Hall Jr enrolled at the University of Alabama and left for Tuscaloosa to begin studies. Misses Addye Julia Bolton hosted by Miss Pearl Snow at Wilmer. T Bailey Hardy and his mother are en route to Biloxi registered at the Battle House. H W Cochran and five from Toinette are in Mobile. Mrs C B Hervey improving at Tate Springs. G Schmitt and wife of Fairhope shopping in Mobile. George L Bentley of Birmingham visiting. Rev Matthew Brewster and family depart for Hendersonville NC. Mr and Mrs John McGraw travel to Hot Springs AR to visit relatives impacted by the fire. Miss Ethel Heines of New Orleans has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Patterson
Richard Crawford
Henry Hall, Jr
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Misses Addye
Julia Bolton
T. Bailey Hardy
T. W. Hardy
Meridian, Miss
City
Battle House
Biloxi
Miss
John McGraw
Mobile
Hot Springs
Ark
Ethel Heines
New Orleans
Mrs. Levine Bauer
Confessed to Robbery of Jewish Synagogue
David Warner, a young sailor, has confessed to breaking into Tempis Shaarai Shemayim in New Orleans and stealing jewelry and valuables. A heavy gold ring and silver box were found in his possession and will be returned to Mobile. The synagogue robbery was reported to police days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Warner
New Orleans
First Evangelical
Frank W. Crenshaw
Warner
Mobile
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. M. Ponder
J. L. Cawthon
Don Farnsworth
Rob T. H. Pentz
NEW Business College
Woodrow Wilson
Officials OF Marine Engineers
Dowling
Fountaina
Horlick
Bank of Mobile
National Banking Association
E. Graf
EB. Graf
Board of Health
C. A. Mohr
Benedick
Finch, Thos
Green, N. Dee
Graf, E
Bil
Ingerson, R. J
Imland
Fv P See Eee
Kelly, James One
Wena
Kearly, J
Kilby, W. D
Lollamant L
Lartigue William
McGowin
J. F
Morgan, J. P Oreeweee
Nightingale
Pearce L. R
Street
Enews Ee
Strachan, J. E
Eee
Rosedale Dairy
Brown’s Creamery
Gabrifl
Sewelry
I. G. Jacobson
Jacobson Clothing Company
Coden
H. W. Cochran
Toinette
C. B Hervey
Tate Springs
Tenn
G. Schmitt
Fairhope, Ala
George L. Bentley
Matthew Brewster
Louisville & Nashville
Hendersonville
N. C
Carter
Angel Bayo
West Bear
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