Sandiford Fails in Bid to Regain Custody of Children
C R Sandiford, a former Houston resident, lost a habeas corpus case in Mobile circuit court seeking custody of his four children who have lived in orphanages since their mother’s death. Judge Browne ruled he was not a fit guardian, citing drinking history, though a visitation plan was agreed on if he stayed sober.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Sandiford
Houston
Texas
Mobile
8. P. Browne
Circuit
Boys
Episcopal Church of Alabama
Sandiford
Browne
Henry Hess
United Charities
Corporal Prichett Wins Company Medal
The Mobile battalion of the First Infantry Regiment A N G held monthly muster at the armory with Captain EB Grove as acting major. A competitive shoot followed for the Gabriel Jewelry Company medal, won by Corporal J J Prichett for one month. Company FE had the best overall record. The officers urged a strong showing for the Panama canal celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. J. Grove
Gabriel Jewelry Company
Company FE
J. J. Prichett
Panama Canal
Health campaign in Madison County begins week long effort
Dr H G Perry of the state health department conducts a Madison county health campaign with lectures and stereoptical views to teach disease prevention. The statewide drive started six months ago and has reached ten counties. Dr W H Sanders was unavailable due to travel with Hobson party, finishing in Mobile Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
H. G. Perry
State Health Department
Madison County
Madison
W.H. Sanders
Hobson
Mobile
Electric Bitters Promised To Aid Weak Kidneys
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters relieve weak kidneys and offer prompt relief. It cites a San Francisco anecdote from Mr. John Dowling praising the remedy for his wife and notes benefits for liver digestion and biliousness. Sold by Van Antwerp Drug Co. at 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dowling
San Francisco
van Antwerp Drug Co
Fall from Roof Leaves William Cox in Critical Condition
William Cox a house painter, injured in a fall from the roof of 934 Government Street, is hospitalized with a fractured skull and internal injuries. He arrived in Mobile from New Orleans two months ago after residing in Donaldsonville, La. An operation was performed after Dr. Harry T. Inge was summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cox
City Hospital
Francis J. Inge
Government Street
Cox
Mobile
New Orleans
Donaldsonville
Harry T. Inge
Supreme Justices Prep for Court Meeting in Montgomery
Supreme Court justices are returning to Montgomery for the November meeting. Associate Justice John C. Anderson has spent summer in the North Carolina mountains. Chief Justice J P Dowdell and Justice T C McClellin plan to arrive later this month after summers in Tennessee. Justice A D Sayre J J Mayfield and Ormond Somerville stayed through summer while Justice Edward DeGraffenreich remains here for the hot term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
John C. Anderson
North Carolina Mountains
J. .P. Dowdell
T. C. McClellin
la Fayette
Pulaski
Tenn
A. D. Sayre
J. J. Mayfield
Ormond Somerville
Justice Edward DeGraffenreic
Detective arrested for trying to railroad fellow officer
City Detective J. R. Black was arrested on a charge of affray with J. F. Hargrove. Hargrove said Black tried to railroad him back to Georgia with Birmingham police assistance and both men were jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
J. R. Black
J. F. Hargrove
Hargrove
Black
Georgia
Leper Whnamaski seeks return to Japan from Peniket Island
Tam Whnamaski, identified as a Japanese leper in an advanced stage, escaped Peniket Island in Buzzards Bay, rowed fifteen miles to shore, rode street cars and trains to Boston, and asked to be returned to Peniket Island for treatment and deportation to Japan. He was detained at the city board of health hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Tam Whnamaski
Massachusetts
Peniket Island
Whnamaski
Board of Health
Japan
Buzzards Bay
Wharnaski
New Bedford
Peniket
Hendersons Home Town Seeks Passerger Depot in Troy
Hendersons hometown Troy seeks a new passenger station as the Alabama railroad commission schedules a hearing. The petition targets Central of Georgia and Atlantic Coast Line, which share a joint station, arguing current facilities are inadequate and a more commodious setup is needed. Charles Henderson, Troy native and railroad commission chair, is a gubernatorial candidate and will not comment beyond official capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Railroad Commission
Troy
Charles Henderson
Henderson
Central of Georgia Railway
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Lusitania tribute to Mayor Gaynor aboard ship
Passengers on the Lusitania gathered in a memorial meeting as the funeral voyage neared New York. British and American travelers heard brief eulogies to Mayor Gaynor and his life, followed by a resolution of sympathy to the Gaynor family and New York citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Gaynor
Lusitania
Ead
Prominent Spaniard Shot in Hunting Mishap
Seville September 18 Marquis Valle dé la Renila a Cortes member was found dead on his San Lucar de Barrameda estate after two bullets struck him in the head during a large hunting party. Officials suspect an accident as suicide seemed unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Seville
Spain
Marquis Valle Dé la Renila
Cortes
San Lucar de Barrameda
Wilson appoints Henry to speak at Balboo monument dedication
President Wilson designates Representative Robert L. Henry of Texas to deliver an oration for the federal government at the Balboo monument site dedication on September 26 in San Diego California. King Alfonso assigns the Spanish minister to attend as his personal representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Robert L. Henry
Texas
Balboo Monument
San Diego
Caly
Alfonso
Retired Army Major Burned in Santa Barbara Forest Fire
Dr. Charles Anderson, a 75 year old retired U S Army major and surgeon, was fatally burned in a forest fire that swept up Sycamore canyon in the Santa Barbara national forest. He was alone at his mountain cottage, which was destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Santa Barbara
Cal
Charles Anderson
United States Army
Sycamore Canyon
Santa Barbara National Forest
Anderson
Philippines
Order to Separate Federal Prisoners
Washington Sept 18 An innovation in army administration to separate prisoners convicted of penitentiary offenses from purely military offenders was made operative yesterday in orders by the war department. The effects will enroll purely military offenders into disciplinary companies where the honor and merit system will prevail. The training course for the disciplinary guard includes physical training personal hygiene and drills and rifle practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
102 Years Young Boosted by Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey
An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as rejuvenating for the elderly, citing Mrs. Mary A. Simpson of Brooklyn and other centenarians. It claims benefits include stronger health, invigorated brain, improved circulation, better sleep, and disease resistance when taken as prescribed. The ad warns to buy only genuine sealed bottles labeled Old Chemist and lists distribution details in Rochester and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Martin
Boone Mill
Mn Boone Mill
Duffy
Mary A. Simpson
de Graw St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
West Point Route to Get New Equipment
The West Point Route ordered nearly seventy five thousand dollars in new equipment for the Montgomery to Atlanta service. Two Superheater locomotives costing 48000 dollars were shipped from Philadelphia and will arrive soon to pull the New York and New Orleans Limited trains Nos. 37 and 38. A 23000 dollar luxurious diner will be shipped from Wilmington on October 1 and placed on the same trains, with the current diner reassigned to trains 35 and 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
West Point
Atlanta
Philadelphia
New York
New Orleans
Wilmington
Thirteen Hurt in Interurban Head on Collision Near Norwalk
Thirteen people were painfully but not seriously injured in a head on crash of two interurban cars one mile west of Norwalk Ohio last night. Officials say the eastbound crew failed to wait for the passing westbound, causing the collision.
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Norwalk, CO
Here
Marshall pleads guilty in mail fraud case
D. J. Marshall, former president of the American Concrete and Steel Tie Company of Birmingham, pleaded guilty in a United States court in Gham Alabama to using the mail to defraud. He was sentenced to thirteen months in the federal penitentiary for selling worthless bonds amounting to several thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Gham
Ala
D. J. Marshall
United States
Federal
Marshall
American Concrete and Steel Tie Company of
Birmingham
Special Honor Awaits Johnny Corridon at Home
Logansport Indiana September 18 The board of education granted an appeal to grant a holiday on September 29 for a Chicago National League game here. Local boys will welcome Johnny Corriden Chicago infielder and Logansport native as the hero at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Logansport
Ind
Douglass
Board of Education
Johnny Corriden
Chicago
Negress Sadie Jackson Dies on Texas Street
Sadie Jackson, longtime resident near St. Emanuel and Royal streets, collapsed and died near noon on Wednesday on Texas Street. Coroner Dr. Hirshfield ruled death from natural causes after examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Jackson
St. Emanuel
Royal Streets
Texas Street
Hirshfield
California Syrup of Figs praised as safe laxative cure
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, safe remedy for constipation and digestive issues. It claims no danger to children, markets a 50 cent bottle, and warns buyers to insist on the California Fig Syrup Company product amid counterfeit warnings.
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California
New Transfer Patterns Stir Imagination for Materials
The Patterns are described as versatile and easy to use. A secret process removes the need for perforated carbons or hot irons. Moisten Pattern to instantly transfer the design, with each Pattern usable three to five times.
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Corporal Pritchett
Leper
Colony
Sarah E. Duncan
Tipton
Iowa
Chamberlain
Addy
Henry
National Forest
Duffy’s Pure
Horlick
Alabama River
Mobile River Water Front
Bonafide
Mobile Business
J. S. Ferguson
Hotel Windsor
Bell
Maury
Unruh
Johnny Corridon
Mamma
Daddy
Express
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