Federal Reserve Aids 100 Million Gold Pool for Foreign Debts
The Federal Reserve Board moved to help U.S. banks raise a 100 million dollar gold pool to cover foreign obligations in cash. Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago and St. Louis banks pledged major portions, with cities to appoint committees to secure pledges from national and state banks. A New York based committee led by Albert H. Wiggin and others will oversee the fund, with 25 million dollars paid down initially though the full amount will be pledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
United States
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Reserve
Bankers
Albert H. Wiggin
William Woodward
I. S. Alexander
Francis L. Hine
Benjamin Strong, Jr
F. A. Vander Ho
Clearing House Association
Bankers’ Committee
Pensacola Fishing Schooner Wrecked in Storm Off Coast
A Pensacola fishing schooner named Priscilla was blown ashore near Carrabelle and wrecked as a hurricane-like storm struck the coast. The crew were reportedly saved. harbor vessels faced rough seas while others sought shelter, and no lives are mentioned as lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fila
Priscilla
Carrabelle
Gulf
Business Leaders Back Mobile Reunion of Confederate Veterans
Mobile business men express strong support for the Alabama Confederate Veterans reunion to be held in Mobile October 22 to 24. The finance chief expects to raise about 3000 dollars for financing and entertainment. The committee aims to provide a pleasant stay for veterans, possibly the last statewide gathering, with plans for halls, theater, armory use, and local publicity. The group invited Colonel Henry Watterson and Governor Emmet O Neal, with state congressmen backing a naval visit during festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Cawthon Hotel
W. H. Monk
Committee On Publicity
J. L. Cawthon
Leon Schwarz
F. M. Maddox
Frank Roche
Adolph D. Bloch
A. G. Levy
Alabama National Guard
John A. Mahon
Watterson
Jacob D. Bloch
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Courier- Journal
Bloch
C. B. Hervey
Emmet O'Neal
Hilary A. Herbert
United Confederate Veterans
John L. Moulton
The
Sons of Veterans
Bank of the
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Hervey
Alabama
Congress
George W. Taylor
City Seeks Bids for Waterfront Piling Project
City Engineer Wright Smith calls for bids to install about 300 feet of sheet piling at the river front from the south end of the steel shed northward for frontage protection. He also seeks bids for 25 or 30 fender piles to replace worn structures. Bids open next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Smith
Kronprinz Wilhelm Sinks Indian Prince Off Atlantic
The German auxiliary Kronprinz Wilhelm sunk the British steamer Indian Prince, with the master and fifteen crewmen landed later at Santos by the German steamer Prussia. British cruisers chased during a coal transfer seen near West Indian waters. Kronprinz Wilhelm last sailed from New York August 3 bound for Bremen.
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Associated Press
Rio Janeiro
London
Santos
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Karlsruhe
West Indian
Kronpringzg Wilhelm
New York
Bremen
North German Lloyd Company
U S Announces Six Civil Service Examinations
The Fifth district secretary lists October exams across several federal posts including Bookbinder in Mobile, Oil and Gas Inspector in Oklahoma six vacancies, Tariff Assistant and Foreign Trade Marks, Linotype Machinist in Washington, Ferryman in South Dakota, and Auto Machinist in Washington. First grade exam changes affect Alabama Georgia Mississippi South Carolina Tennessee. Florida venues on November 7. Railway Mail Service postponed to spring 1915.
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Government Printing Office
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington
D. C
Oil and Gas Inspector
Five Civilized Tribes
Oklahoma
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Ferryman
Cheyenne River Indian Agency
South Dakota
Washington, D. C
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Florida
Civil Service Board
Civil Service Commission
Bankhead forecasts House acceptance of rivers and harbors bill
Senator Bankhead says the House will adopt the Senate rivers and harbors measure despite protests. He warns without it there will be no appropriations this session for ongoing improvements. Representative Underwood's war revenue speech sparks strong Democrat support as Mrs. Underwood departs for Birmingham after learning of her father Woodward's serious illness.
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Washington
Bankhead
House
Senate
Underwood
Ways and Means
Birmingham
Woodward
Distinction Paths Touted Beyond Boycotting the Bar
Multiple routes to distinction are discussed besides boycotting the barbershop. The piece outlines alternative methods and debates their effectiveness in achieving notable recognition.
Wheat pledges target new flour mills in Alabama
Montgomery dispatch reports over 100 000 bushels of wheat pledged by Alabama farmers for next year. Captain R F Kolb, agricultural commissioner, says pledges aim at 50 000 bushels to trigger a Montgomery flour mill. Additional mills at Mobile and Birmingham are being contemplated if wheat supplies allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabama
R. F. Kolb
Captain Kolb
Mobile
Birmingham
J L Alexander to Speak at Mobile Sunday School Event
Mobile County Sunday School Association confirms plans for the Older Girls Conference set for Saturday October 3 in Mobile. John L Alexander of Chicago will lead speakers and a special luncheon at the Cawthon Hotel is arranged by a committee including R O Harris and J H Wright.
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Mobile County Sunday School Association
Mobile
John L. Alexander
Chicago
International Sunday School Association
Alexander
Mobile County Association
Mr. Alexander
Cawthon Hotel
R. O. Harris
J. H. Wright
J. L. Cawthon
C. M
Tts
M. Hi. Walker
J. W. Glasgow
Veteran Charles Williams Visits Mobile From Lucedale
Lieutenant Charles Williams, a Civil War veteran under Captain John F. Cothran of Co. A First Alabama, visits Mobile from Lucedale and is greeted by many friends in Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Williams
John F. Cothran
Co. A
First Alabama
Mobile
Lucedale
Vitalitas Demonstration At Sutton's Drug Store
Thousands view the Vitalitas display and sample a free teaspoonful in water at Sutton's drug store. The tonic is claimed to cleanse and revitalize the system, aiding digestion biliousness rheumatism nervous debility and other disorders with no narcotic or harmful effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton
Sutton's
St. Francis and Royal
Women Fight and Fined in Local Recorder’s Court
Adele Clayton charged with disorderly conduct and Gertrude Lewis arrested for assault and battery were heavily sentenced Friday morning. Clayton received a fine of $50 or ninety days, while Lewis was fined $10 plus costs of ten days and an additional sixty days. The incident occurred in a cutting scrape on Moulton and Warren streets.
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Adele Clayton
Gertrude Lewis
Recorder’s Court
Moulton and
Warren Streets
Herzog Suspension Shocks Cincinnati Fans
Boston Sept 25 Manager Herd zog of the Cincinnati Nationals was suspended three days for objecting in the first game yesterday when Smith of Boston was allowed a home run or a ball touched by a boy in the centerfield bleachers.
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Associated Press
Boston
Herdzog
Cincinnati Nationals
Smith
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U. C. V. Meet
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Dolly Larkin
W. E. Parsons and
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Francis X. Bushman
Ruth Stonehouse
Bryant Washburn
Lubin
Iliary
U. S
Fifth Civil Service District
Tom
J. L. Alexander
Lieut. Williams
Just
Water ST
Nelson & Bailey
South Royal BT
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Meyer’s
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Crown and Star Theatre
Henry C. Meyer Uphin
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Beecham
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