Abolition of Mobile jail feed fee eyed to curb costs
A lengthy report to the governor urges ending the fee system and shifting prison feeding costs. It covers Mobile county jail from 1909 to 1912, showing 15,356 prisoners and $86,296.10 paid for feeding them, with most cases misdemeanors and vagrancy driving expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Examiner of Public Accounts
J. T. Gorman
Mobile Couny
Mobile County
Smith
Sait
Gorman
Emmet O’neal
Alabama
Montgomery
Sir
Baldwinto
Mobile
City and
Recorder’s Court of
Inferior Criminal Court of
Inferior Criminal Court
Moblie
CC. Laurendine
Henry Chamberlain
Vagran
Recorder’s Court
Cascarets Offer Gentle Morning Relief for Bilious Feelings
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a quick cure for headaches biliousness and upset stomachs. It claims the product cleanses the liver and bowels overnight leaving a sweet stomach a clear head and pleasant taste, with a ten cent box enough for months.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Mobile Resident
A Mobile resident, J Crippen of Spring Hill avenue, testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured a family member's kidney complaint years ago and has no wish to withdraw his endorsement. The ad urges buying from dealers at 50 cents, with Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Delow
J. Crippen
Spring Hill Avenue
Park Avenue
Chichester Street
Mobile
Ala
Doan
Y Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
W. W. Gordon Passes Away at Savanna h
General W. W. Gordon a Confederate veteran and Spanish American War officer dies at White Sulphur Springs Virginia. Born October 14 1834 in Savannah he led the second brigade first division of the Fourth Army Corps U S Volunteers and later helped evacuate Porto Rico. Survived by a widow and three sons. Savannah Cotton Exchange flags at half mast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
W. W. Gordon
Fourth Army Corps
U. S. Volunteers
White Sulphur Springs
Williaton Washington Gordon
Central Railroad of
Georgia
Gordon
Confederacy
J. E. B. Stuart
Porto Rico
Schrey
John R. Brooks
Eleanor Lytle Kinsie
Chicago
Fort Dearborn
General
Mobilean Named For The Supreme Court Vacancy
A new Richmond has arisen in Alabama politics as Mobile lawyer C. J. Torrey emerges to fill the Supreme Court vacancy caused by the death of Associate Justice R. T. Simpson. Governor remains undecided as Monroe county and other parties push candidates including John B. Knox of Anniston and Judge William H. Thomas of Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mony
Ala
Richmond
Supreme Court
R. T. Simpson
C. J. Torrey
Mobile
Monroe County
John B. Knox
Anniston
Knox
North Alabama
Talladega
William H. Thomas
Montgomery
Thomas
Behall
Perry Thomas
Roosevelt to Address Portland Children in Busy Day
Col. Roosevelt heads to Portland for a packed schedule as he plans brief talks with school children across the city. An afternoon address and a visit to the Moose Lodge cap a mid day of activities before his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Roosevelt
Oregon
Moose Lodge
Train Departure Time Noted for Evening Route
The report notes a passenger or official will catch a train departing eastward at 8 o'clock tonight. The detail appears in a fragmentary OCR news item.
Duff Bonds For Friday Appearance In Assault Case
Willie Duff, arrested at the instance of his wife Annie Duff for assault and battery, appeared before Recorder Hale. The case was continued to Friday. A police note indicated the assault was aggravated, needing two bondsmen. Duff’s bond set at 250 dollars for assault and 100 dollars for disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Duff
Annie Duff
Hale
Duff
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F. V. Lippman
Savannah, GA
Ashland Place
Fearn Way
Monterey Place
Weston Place
Mobile Bay
Riviere Aux Chiens
Dog River
George Fearn
ST. Francis and
ST. Joseph Streets
Cascarets
Partridge-Mickle Gocery Company
ST. Francis
Bell
Orian “K.imines
Recorder's Court
State of Alabama
Corinnié Jordan
City of
Ainne Jordan
Mobilian
Ame
C.J. Torrey
Tutt’s
Mobile’s
Bond
Bey
Providence
The
Farmer
Mobile Electric Co
North Royal Street
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