Million Dollar Terminal Plant Contract Let
The Terminal Transfer & Storage Company of Mobile plans a $1,000,000 plant with buildings wharves tracks and equipment. Contracts are drawn and work will start in thirty days with Stone & Webster as contractor and Moores & Dunford coordinating. Local labor will be used and payrolls may reach $200,000 to $250,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terminal Transfer & Storage Company
Mobile
Moores &Dunford
Chicago
New York
National City Bank
Messrs. Quill and Olinger
G. R. Smith
Moores & Dunford Company
R. M. Henderson
Stone & Webster
Boston
Moores
Elmira &T Paper
Mobiliane
Mr. Quill and Associates
Mr. Moores
Quill
Henderson
Florida
Louisiana
Western artillery battle extends to Belgium
Paris reports the western front artillery fight has spread into Belgium with outbreaks near Arras and between the Somme and Oise, the Aisne and Argonne, and Lorraine. A group of eight French aviators bombarded a railroad station on the Verdon line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Belgium
Paris
Arras
Somme
Oise
Aisne
Argonne
Lorraine
Verdon
Bulgarian Mobilization Triggers Greek War Council
News from Athens via London reports Bulgaria ordering general mobilization. King Constantine calls Venizelos and the army staff to conference, Premier Venizelos chairs cabinet talks, and Entente ministers meet. Four Bulgarian divisions may mobilize totaling about 100000 infantry with cavalry units already dispatched from Sofia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Greece
London
Bulgaria
Constantine
Venizelog
Venizelos
Sofia
Meeting Called To Discuss Ways To Hold Maloney
Chamber of Commerce directors set September 28 for a membership meeting to discuss retaining George A. Maloney as farm demonstration agent for Mobile County. The group favors retention if another funding method is found, since the budget does not include his salary. The meeting will consider finances and a trial balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
George A. Maloney
Mobile County
Maloney
Malloney
Andrew van Antwerp
van Antwerp Drug Corporation
Special Services for Feast of Tabernacles at Temple
Tonight at 7 30 o clock in the Temple special services begin for the Feast of Tabernacles with Rabbi Alfred G Moses officiating. Children are to arrive by 7 15 sharp and will bring first fruits in baskets to the altar. Dr Moses will speak on the feast's purpose. another service is scheduled tomorrow at 10 a m for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacles
Alfred G. Moses
Moses
Rains Aid Farmers in Mobile Region Gardens and Crops
Rain helps Mobile area farmers shift focus to late cotton and garden crops. With most cotton picked and a small ginned crop, growers expect to finish ginning soon as favorable weather continues.
Bur and Crimson Clover Boost Crop Yields Across States
An Arkansas planter used bur clover on 16 acres after cotton harvest, plowing under the cover to restore soil for cotton with no crop loss. In Alabama crimson clover yielded 13 000 pounds per acre when plowed under for sorghum. A Carolina farmer raised corn from eight to 80 bushels per acre by sowing crimson clover each fall and plowing it under in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Tainem
Alabama
Woom
Carolina
Ransom demand over alleged captives of liner Marowline
An anonymous letter demanding 100000 dollars for Captain John McLauren and crew of the liner Marowline, which foundered with 96 aboard, was turned to federal authorities. The writer warned of death if paid by September 24. United Fruit officials deem the letters likely fake but worthy of investigation. Authorities expect an arrest soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
John McLauren
Marowline
Crawford H. Ellis
United Fruit Company
Marowhjne
Yucatan
United Fruit
Gulf
Cotton Advances Again as Tropical Storm Rumor Spurs Rally
New Orleans reports bulls regain control in the cotton market as a tropical disturbance near the last August storm area triggers buying. Prices rise sharply, rebounding from earlier declines, with active months up 31 to 35 points from the low and 15 to 19 points over yesterday's close amid government crop reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Yes
Submarine Commanders Ordered to Give Liners the Benefit of All Doubts
Berlin reports that German submarine commanders have strict orders to allow ships to escape when intentions are doubtfully hostile. The measure, linked to Von Bernstorff’s instructions, suggests Washington may be aware and notes prior suspicions about the Arabic’s behavior during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Washington
von Bernstorff
United States
Yeason Fee
Sheriffs' Bill Dies in Senate After Dramatic Fight
In Montgomery Alabama on September 22 the senate killed the sheriffs bill after a 16 to 15 vote. The clash between Hartwell and Lusk defined the session as the optometry bill moved off the adverse calendar and the Hartwell government bill headed to a conference committee with an initiative and referendum clause. The Mobile delegation supported the conference outcome as the House prepared the 9 o'clock special order on congressional redistricting. Speaker Carmichael received a sterling plate from opponents led by Chamberlain and Johnston of Madison spoke for the gift with Rogers of Sumter replying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Aln
Senate
Lusk
Hartwell
Chamberlain
House
Mobile
Carmichael
Mr. Johnston
Madison
John A. Rogers
Sum~ter
Jury Commission Measure Passed In Alabama Legislature
In Montgomery the house amended the jury commission bill to require each county to have the sheriff, the probate judge, and the circuit court clerk on the commission. The Daphne Normal School appropriation of 19 600 dollars was debated with calls to include Moundville Normal. Only two of ninety eight bills passed at the morning session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Daphne Normal School
Thompson
Baldwin
South
Alabama
Tunstall
Moundville Normal
Weather forecast for Alabama Mississippi and Washington
Fair to night with cooler air continuing into Thursday. Fresh northeast and east winds expected in the north portion with slowly rising temperatures. Washington reports similar conditions with Alabama and Mississippi forecast clear and warm by daybreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Fairind
Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Bulgaria moves toward war as tensions rise in Balkans
Sofia tightens grip on railways and halts normal traffic amid rising fear of Bulgarian entry with Germany and Austria Hungary. Diplomatic observers warn an unfriendly act by Turkey could trigger broader conflict as Bulgaria asserts its position in Macedonia and Greece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Bulgaria
London
Serbia
Macedonia
Greece
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Dedenghatch
Chamber directors struggle as three short horn bulls resist sale
The Chamber of Commerce directors hold three aristocratic Short Horn bulls they cannot remove or sell. Upkeep has cost over 54 dollars, with nine other communities rescuing their bulls while three counties fail to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
George A. Maloney
AL Brannan
Matt Mahomer, Jr
37 Are Pledged Ville to Sect Jacke Obli Thusiasm Is Keynote
The fragment notes 37 pledged attendees and names a keynote by Jacke Obli, with emphasis on enthusiasm at a sect gathering in Ville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacke Obi
Mobile Delegates Convene Amid Unclear Plans
Fragmentary notes list Mobile figures and editors naming delegates and meetings. References to Morris, John Craya, and Frank suggest scheduling conflicts and regional coordination ahead of a convention. The text remains incomplete with missing dates and clear venues.
Mobile Delegation Heads to Nashville for BOE Convention
Thirty one delegates represent Mobile and southern Alabama plus Jackson County to speak for Mobile interests at the BOE convention in Nashville. W Clemens editor of The Item joins as an additional delegate to attend with The Item's representation. The group departed on a special car from Mobile, aiming to mobilize support for routing decisions and a statewide fight to keep the chosen route from going to Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omeri
Pascagoula
Mobile
Alabama
Wei
Jackson County
The
Item
Mobile Jacks Organization
W. Morning
Nashville
Campass
Jackson Road
Board of Revenue
Mississippi
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Mornig
Generally Fair Moderate Temperatures Predicted for Entire Coming Week
Washington forecast shows fair and moderately cool conditions for the Middle Atlantic with frost risk in mountain areas midweek. Warmer conditions arrive by weekend with unsettled periods. South Atlantic and East Gulf states see general fair weather and moderate temperatures. West Gulf states also fair and moderate. Tennessee reports fair cool conditions with frost in exposed areas, followed by warmer weather and possible local showers in the Ohio Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
West Gulf States
Tennessee
T Ohlo Valley
Display of fruit and jelly showcased at City Bank
A bank cashier Arthur C. Tonsmeire hosted an attractive exhibit of bottled pickles jellies and edible treats in the National City Bank building drawing hundreds of visitors. The culinary display by S. P. Persons G. T. Rosson Smee and Miss Dora Smee of La Batre will move to the Gulf Coast Fair grounds for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Tonsmeire
Th National City Bank
Eee
G. T. Rosson
Smee
Dora Smee
la Batre
Tonsmeire
Stolen Property Report From 412 Franklin
Lost item described with a frosty head small streak on top of tail and negt white on each flank. Finder urged to report at the police station or sheriff's office for surrender. Lost letter to Calvin XO Jr Repton Alabama. Return by 5 pm and attend St Joseph's Mass Sunday. Other classified ads on page 6.
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Franklin Oe
Berth
Sta Sheriff's Office
Calvin XO , Jr
Repton
Ala
St. Joseph's
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