City votes pay raises for health and waterworks staff
The City Commission in regular session approved salary increases for health department inspectors and waterworks staff, raising pay rates and adjusting various positions. They rejected a grant to Louisville and Nashville to remove gates near rail tracks and amended traffic rules to ban vehicle parking on the east side of Conception Street and adjacent streets.
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Louisville and Nashville
Conception
Street
Dauphin
Conti
The
Automobile Club
Suit Seeks 48754 Against Norton Crossing Co
H Martin filed in the wit court a suit for damages claiming 48754.25 from Norton Crossing Co for lost cargo after a merchandise shipment from Pen Florida to ports outside the state. The filing alleges money owed for the transportation.
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William H. Martin
Norton - Crossing Company
H. Martin
Wit Court
Norton-Crossing Co
Pebroatt Rasa
Matgsret Haskell
Pen- Fla
Dutch Cheese Sanned by U Boat Chief Reported
York dispatch says aU boat commander reported thirty tons of Holland cheese seized as part of a 300 ton consignment. Details remain unclear as the report notes the cheese being scanned by the submarine chief.
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York
Verdun Only War Sector Showing Life
Associated Press summary reports progress in the European war with Verdun area and a northwest sector as the only active fronts. Berlin cites French resistance and renewed assaults, while Paris notes continued aerial engagements and German losses, reflecting uncertain daily moves in yesterday’s fighting.
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Verdun
Associated Press
New York
Hill
Berlin
Sutiavad
Paris
Flinn Gase Faces Assault and Firearm Charges
William Flinn, proprietor of the Southern Hotel, is charged with assaulting Randolph Hunter with a pistol and discharging firearms in the city. Police say Flinn was arrested twice near Royal Street, first for gunfire, then for the alleged assault, with bonds set and later withheld until sobriety was addressed. Hunter was wounded. details are from Officer Lovelace and Detective Burch with stipulations from court observers.
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William 5
Flinn
Southern Hotel
Persia R
Hunter
D. C. Lovelace
Chas
Schreiner Flinn
John H. McEvoy
Royal Car
Randolph R. Hunter
Warren Burch
A. D. Flinn
Lovelace
No. 9
North Royal Street
Two More Days Left To Qualify to Vote in Next Election
At 2 pm this afternoon 260 people paid their poll tax since 7 am and the count rose toward 400 by closing time. The total as of today stood at 1,884 with only two days remaining to pay poll tax. Tax Collector P Dorion and his staff remained on duty to process final payments.
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City ‘Health Department
Schwarz
Mae
Iyons
R. Joseph Sinnart
En McQuillen
F. R. Ace
P. Hannon
Bey
Shell Road
En Way Avenue
Lyons
P. Dorion
Fle Bob
Grand jury formed in Mobile court session
Judge R T Irwin appointed Mr W H Reynolds of Mobile as foreman of the federal grand jury. The panel includes twenty veniremen from Mobile and surrounding counties. An admiralty docket of fifteen cases was set, and the court adjourned to resume tomorrow at 4 PM.
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W. H. Reynolds
Mobile
R. T. Irwin
United States District Court For
Southern District of
Alabama
Venice
Mr. Reynolds
Kennedy
Eokasbea
B. A. "Ets
Mobils
F. BE
Aunsaugh
Ohite
H. H. Brantley
Ownect
J. D. Salter
Connecuh
J. J. Overstreet
Clarke County
J. EB. Cates
Franklin Street Car Line Abandoned Over Patronage Decline
The tracks of the Franklin street car line of the Mobile Light and Bajil road Company were removed and the section abandoned due to lack of patronage. The offices of the N. C. M. & C. near Charleston and Royal Streets note the decision was caused by insufficient ridership.
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Franklin Street
Mobile Light and Bajilroad Company
Theova
Charleston
Royal Re
Royal Street Building Front Remodel Underway
Workmen began refurbishing the southwest corner front of the Royal and St. Louis streets building occupied by Adams Machinery and Factory Company. A large force was busily engaged today in placing new facings and structures.
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Royal and
St. Louis Streets
Adams Machinery and Factory Company
Mobile Chamber of Commerce Directors to be chosen tonight
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce directors may be elected at a meeting this evening at 7:80 in Parlor C. The agenda includes potential director selections and a review of financial matters.
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C. OF C
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Ofelock
Parlor C. But
Take. U Financial and
Detroit Society Woman Ends Life After Troubles
A Detroit woman, wife of a local businessman, took her own life amid alleged domestic and financial pressures. Police say no other persons were involved. The tragedy adds to growing concerns about urban family strain in the city.
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Detroit
Passengers Arrive on Norwegian Steamship Fort
Readable text notes arrivals on the Norwegian steamship Fort with passenger names and origins mentioned amid port procedures. Details are partial but indicate customary entry and processing events for emigrants and travelers.
Makers of Medicine Found Guilty in Trial
Wylie B. Jones and Herbert B. Woodward of the Sargel Company were convicted in a U S court of illegally using the mails to promote a flesh boosting medicine. The twelve week trial heard over 200 witnesses and 2600 exhibits. The defendants allegedly earned more than 1200 dollars daily over thirty six months. The government also pursued related fraud cases.
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Auburn
N. Y
Wylie B. Jones
Herbert BE. Woodward
Sargel ‘Company
United States
Paper Tickets Discarded by Mobile Line Car Service
The Mobile Light and Railroad Company will replace pasteboard tickets with metal transfers on all streetcar lines. Fare passes and work crew tickets will be updated. price remains one dollar for 23 tickets. Transfers will be printed and dropped in fare boxes, reducing delays and easing use.
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Mobile’ Light & Railroad Row
the & Ion
Prethie
Ceeae
Spring Weather Boosts Mobile Concert Sentiment
Pleasant spring weather in Mobile stirs talk of summer band concerts. No decision yet on whether concerts will be held this year due to budget committee actions. Open air concerts have been provided by the Chamber of Commerce music committee, while the new Ways and Means committee is not yet appointed.
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Ways and Means Committees
Chamber of Commerce
Ways and Means
Bright Sunshine Amid Severe Cold North of Mississippi
Report notes pleasant conditions around Mobile while the Northwest endures severe cold. The forecast predicts continued fair weather for most of the east of the Mississippi as a high pressure system shifts northward.
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Mobile
Yeading
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi River
Maten We &Tombssige
Samuel Tapia Deserter Arrested and Sent to Fort Morgan
Samuel Tapia of this city was arrested by Detective Warren Bureh and Officer McManug as a deserter from the New Army and taken to Fort Morgan yesterday afternoon. The report notes Tapia, age 18, faced charges as a desertion case with officers detailing the incident.
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Samuel Tapia
Fort Morgan
Warren Bureh
McManug
Me Antry
Fort Sie
Sel Seccielo
Pasc
Baruch testifies profits from market move during peace note era
Bernard Baruch reports profits of 476168 from December trades aimed at predicting policy shifts. He credits foresight in interpreting speeches by von Bethmann Hollweg and Lloyd George as driving profits before President Wilsons peace note. He contends he did not anticipate war risk and notes stock sales at a loss on some days.
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Associated Press
New York
Bernard Baruch
Wall _ street
Wilson
von Bethmann-Hollweg
David Lloyd George
Felix Society Advances Mardi Gras Parade Plans
At a meeting last night the Felix Society organized to lead the parade on Mardi Gras and will host a reception for supporters. Committees resumed fundraising today as canvassers urged merchants to increase contributions for the expanded carnival plans.
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Felix Society
Dr E B B Johnston Improves After Automobile Accident
The condition of Dr E B B Johnston who was injured in an automobile accident this afternoon is much improved. He is at a local infirmary with a fractured lower limb.
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E. BB. Johnston
Master Bakers Plan Next Session After Afternoon Meeting
A local note indicates master bakers arranged for the next session following an afternoon gathering. Details of attendees or exact agenda are unclear, but the meeting was held recently and will be followed by further planning.
Jewish Charity Workers to Elect New Officers
Jewish charity workers will elect officers for the ensuing year at the annual meeting held in Mobile. Committee matters were discussed and announced during the session.
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Cere
High Officials of Southern Railway Visit Mobile
Messrs G R Loyal assistant to the first vice president and general superintendent and J Stanfield with HQ Wein Washington and Theis from Cincinnati are in Mobile for a brief visit.
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Southern Railway
Mobile
G. R. Loyal
J. ‘Stanfield
Wein
D. C
Army orders pull Texas troops from border duty
AP report states Texas troops are being withdrawn from border duty as the war situation evolves. Headquarters indicate battalion and field artillery units are among those sent home as of February 20.
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Associated Press
Antomio
Texas
Eto
Pape
Editorial Praises Mexican Policy Amid U.S. Restraint
An Associated Press dispatch from London reports an editorial praising Mexico's policy during the Diaz era era and the revolution, noting reduced disorder and the view that U.S. interference should be limited as Mexico works through its crises. It cites President Wilson and U.S. policy debates, signaling cautious optimism about Mexico’s direction and internal stability.
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Associated Press
London
Ees Staten
Manchester Guard
Diaz
Wilson
Lile
United States
Hundreds of Bicycle Riders Plead Before Recorder
Recoder disposes of twenty two cases of riding bicycles without licenses or lights and bells. Reports say many riders complied with the law after appearance and dispositions.
Physicians Lecture To Physiological Society Report
The study of anatomy by Dr J M Thuringan of the Alabama School of Medicine was the principal address at the Mobile Physiological Society meeting held in the SOA room at Cawthon Bregeese. The talk was described as instructive and locally topical.
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J. M. Thuringan
School of Medicine
Harehtade
Alabama
Cipal
Rhee Mobile Physiological Society
SOA
Cawthon Bregeese Ee
Scnettman
Raider Reported Off Santo Domingo
A vessel reported off Cape Hatien with a raider sighting near Santo Domingo. No further details on nationalities or actions were provided.
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Santo. Domingo
Associated Pres
Cape Hatfpien
Reom
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Royal Street
Assatiated Press
Id Troit
Wall Street
New Felix Society
Soeneee
Smith
Will
MR. Geo, B. Rogers
Mtse AW Sens
Physicians
Physiological Society
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Santo Domings
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