Wilhelm Raider Seeks Dry Dock for Repairs at Will
The German cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm, off Newport News, requires boiler tubes unavailable locally and must be made elsewhere, taking at least three weeks. Captain Thierfelder seeks Washington permission to move to dry dock on the James River while Navy officials inspect the ship’s repair plan and possible American crew members.
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Wewport News
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Washington
Thierfelder
James River
Wilhelm
Hamilton
Effort to raise submerged F-4 underway at sea bottom
In Honolulu T H April 4 divers tested an air compression tank for the F-4 rescue at 105 psi, simulating 236 feet depth. The device is approved for use at the scene today, with pontoons ready as a fallback. The Japanese cruiser Idzuma saluted the crew of twenty one lost on the F-4 as it left Honolulu.
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Honolulud
T. H
Stephen J. Drellishak
Frank C. Billy
Idzuma
Honolulu
Solvent Credits Cases Set for May 13 in Mobile
Sixty nine solvent credit assessment cases for Mobile county merchants and businessmen are scheduled for trial in Mobile on May 13, after a Tax Commission session that disposed of many cases. Remaining cases involve small amounts.
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Montgomery
Ala
Mobile County
Mobile
State Tax Commission
British destroyer makes daring dash up the Dardanelles
The British torpedo boat destroyer Renard entered the Dardanelles on a scouting mission and sped ten miles up the straits. The ship endured heavy fire but was not hit. The London followed, drawing most of the fire as Asiatic batteries engaged and European guns quieted.
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London
Renard
Dardanelles
Reuter
Tenedos
Straits
Whitman Names Root Republican Leader in New York
Governor Charles S Whitman welcomed Elihu Root as the Republican leader in New York after a dinner with state senators honoring Root's election as president of the constitutional convention The speakers predicted a Republican national comeback in 1916 with no discussion of presidential candidates.
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Albany
N. Y
Charles S. Whitman
Elihu Root
Root
Whitman
New Orleans Dentist to Lecture on Oral Hygiene
Dr J A Gorman of New Orleans will speak on Oral Hygiene in Harte Auditorium at Y M C A Thursday night. The specialist on irregular teeth explains that malocclusion stems from mouth breathing and thumb sucking, with lantern slides to illustrate the talk.
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New Orleans
J. A. Gorman
Harte
Want Billy Sunday to Push the British Prohibition Campaign
NEW YORK April 14 Billy Sunday is to be asked to go to England to wage a prohibition campaign among the workingmen of that country A request for Sundays address has been made of its London correspondent by Sir Henry Edward Randall director of the businessmen s campaign for prohibition in England so that a cable message may be forwarded to Sunday Sir Henry is quoted as saying he hoped Sunday could arrange to close his present campaign at a reasonably early date to leave for England
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New York
Billy Sunday
England
The
Tribune Today
London
Henry Edward Randall
Henry
Real name of arsonist on trial revealed as Schwind
Paris April 14. The man known as Raymond Swoboda on trial for arson and espionage is Raymond Ruff Schwind. He testified to his identity before a court martial and complained of slow progress and lack of his lawyer. Schwind forged an American passport by deception and claimed San Francisco birth. The Figaro notes surveillance in Paris and New York and ties to a German clerk once employed by a London businessman.
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Paris
Raymond Swoboda
Raymond Ruff Schwind
la Touraine
Julian
Schwind
Figaro
San Francisco
The
New York
London
Bremen
Lyceum Course at Y M C A Ends With Hope for New Series
The Lyceum program at the Mobile Federation of Churches venue closed with a musical night led by Marcus A. Kellerman and chorus. While some disappointed at the baritone performance, the event drew generous patron signatures and the federation pledged another season.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Mobile Federation of Churches
Marcus A. Kellerman
Lyceum
Federation
Mobile Barbers Extend Evening Hours After Meeting
A meeting of Mobile barbers from the International Journeymen Barbers Association at Central Trades Council hall, with General Organizer Shanessy and J. E. Winstanley, approved bylaws allowing one boss and one employee to remain after 7 p.m. on weekdays to serve late patrons. The change is effective immediately and followed by a discussion on labor unity with visiting officials.
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International Journeymen Barbers Association
Central Trades Council Hall
Shanessy
American Federation
J. E. Winstanley
Central Trades Council
Organized Labor
Two German Dyestuff Cargoes Approved for U.S. Shipment
Arrangements completed for shipment to America of two cargoes of a German dyestuff. The items were ordered for American importers March 1 and are now at Rotterdam awaiting release.
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Washington
America
Rotterdam
Girl narrowly escapes death in Oakdale fire tale
Irby Smith and family flee a blazing one story frame at Washington and Sutton in Oakdale around 2 am. His 13 year old daughter narrowly escaped as the roof collapsed. A piano and two chairs survived. Sparks from the Smith fire ignited sheds on Augusta and Conception streets and caused further damage along Savannah street and Adams street. Fire companies responded after a phone call.
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Irby Smith
Washington and
Sutton Avenues
Oakdale
Mr. Smith
Smith
Lizzie Williams
W. E. Reil
Conception Street
Augusta Street
Dr. Marshall
Jldridge
Adams Street
Multiple Global Briefs From Ships to States
Leased wire briefs cover the Uto voyage detainment and transfer to Hull with oil cargo seized. Victoriana Huerta denies a published report. ICC suspends Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio rate hikes. Wil lard calls on Page in London. Rae Tanzer pleads not guilty and bonds posted. Edwin Bliss dies in St Louis. Sumner sails for refugees. Moss arrested in Ohio. Henry W Poor dies. Lepine’s son reported killed. Alaska votes on prohibition. Volkhova illicit distillery explosion. Prohibition convention set for Minneapolis July 19. William and Frederick William tour Brussels Antwerp and Hoboken works. Alps snow heavy in Milan. Moundsville mound restoration announced. Mrs Leonard and children found poisoned in Seattle. Trenton governor vetoes amendments to seven sisters anti trust laws.
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New
Victoriana Huerta
Mexico
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
London
Joseph E. Willard
Spain
Walter Hines Page
Great Britain
New York
Rae Tanzer
James W. Osborne
Edwin Bliss
St. Louis
Mary
Galveston
Sumner
Tampico
United States
Columbus
Ohio
George W. Moss
Lancaster
Elm Grove
W.va
Henry W. Poor
Paris
Louis Lepine
Sainte Marie Aux Mines
Juneau
Alaska
Strong
Petrograd
Volkhova
Chicago
National Committee of the Prohibition
Twin Cities
St. Paul
Minneapolis
William
Frederick
Brussels
Antwerp
Hoboken
Boulogne
Milan
Alps
Moundsville
W. Va
State Penitentiary
Ohio Valley
Seattle
Luther A Leonard
Marriage Licenses Issued In Probate Court This Week
Marriage licenses were issued in the probate court on Tuesday and Wednesday to several couples including Bernard A Markin and Helen R Eberlein, Charlie Monroe Price and Cora LaParde Cawthon, Ian Dunham and Mary Angeline Helveston, Ernest Reese and Anita Belle Galle, and Nathaniel Henninburg with Rosa Tio. Other couples include Goubil and Alice Bradley, Zack and Sarah Cross.
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Bernard A.markin
Helen R. Eberlein
Charlies Monroe Price
Cora LaParde Cawthon
Ian Dunham
Mary Angeline Helveston
Ernest Reese
Anita Belle Galle
Nathaniel Henninburg
Rosa Tio
Goubil
Alice Bradley
Zack
Sarah Cross
Daring Burglar Steals Watches in Mobile Area Homes
A burglar believed to be active in Mobile over three weeks entered the Kuppersmith residence at 356 St Louis Street early Wednesday morning and stole a gold watch worth 76 dollars along with other items. Mrs Kuppersmith woke to the noise and the thief fled through the dining room. She identifies the burglar as a negro but cannot positively identify him. The Kuppersmiths suspect a skeleton key entry. In another incident, the Ward home at 275 St Louis Street was entered Tuesday night and cash was taken from two lodgers. A third report notes break in at White and Benson copper smiths at 160 South Commerce Street with copper missing after door forced open. Mrs Peters at Church and Water Streets reported a theft of a lady’s open face gold watch Tuesday night.
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Mobile
William Kuppersmith
St. Louis Street
Columbus Home-Coming Week Draws Thousands to Columbus
Columbus Georgia opens Home-Coming Week with thousands visiting for the 1865 battle anniversary. Veterans invited, extensive entertainment planned, and Chamber of Commerce distributing publicity materials including a song set to Tipperary.
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Columbus
Aoewick
Cessman Adamson
Johnestivities
Columibus Chamber of Commerce
Tipperary
Old Columbus
Allies Won’t Seek Peace Until Germany Oppression Ends
New York April 14. Wesley Rowell opposition leader in Ontario parliament told a Canadian Club of New York dinner that Allies do not want peace now and won’t want it until the oppression of Germany in Europe ends. He said Canada and the British Empire will fight to the last man and dollar to secure liberty for England and all of Europe.
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New York
Germany
Europe
Newton
Wesley Rowell
Ontario
Canadian Club of
Mr. Rowell
Canada
British Empire
England
Mexican Mission Sent by Carranza Arrives in New York
A Mexican group led by Col. Alfredo Breceda arrived in New York on a confidential mission from General Carranza. Breceda said the visit coincides with Huerta’s presence and plans to go to Washington without seeking recognition, staying about three weeks.
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New York
Carranza
Alfredo Breceda
Col. Breceda
Victoriano Huerta
Washington
United States
Recorder to Hear Plaints of Speeders Who Attended Games
Police headquart ers kept busy during Wednesday as officers cited motorists for speeding along Broad and Government streets near the ball game. Recorder D. H. Eddington will hear a number of these cases Wednesday afternoon.
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Frank W. Creaghan
D. H. Eddington
Reverend Bosdell Heads South for Baptist Rallies
Rev. W. D. Bosdell, pastor of the North Side Baptist church, left this morning for Escatawpa Alabama representing the state mission board. He will speak twice today on enlistment work and again tomorrow at Deer Park Alabama, returning Thursday night.
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D. W. Bosdell
North Side
Russians Capture Impregnable Austrian Position at Mezolaborez
Lemberg via Petrograd and London reports a twelve hour Russian assault on the Mezolaborez crest in the East Beskid mountains near Przemysl forced a Austrian retreat. The main crest in the district is now in Russian hands. separately a daring patrol bombarded Dardanelles batteries with a cruiser and destroyer struck by shells.
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Lemburg
Petrograd
London
Mezolaborez
East Beskid
Przemysl
Constantingr
Dardanelles
Italy Backs Serbia on Adriatic Outlet
Daily Mail Rome correspondent reports that after prolonged negotiations Italy has agreed with the entente powers to support Serbia's claims to an outlet on the Adriatic coast.
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Italy
Serbia
London
Daily Mail
Rome
Adriatic
Venice Artefacts Moved to Florence Amid War Fears
Paris April 14 The Temps reports Italy has moved all Venice art treasures from museums and churches to Florence. The transfer occurred at night to avoid alarm amid the belief an Austrian fleet could bombard Venice if war is declared.
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Venice
Paris
The
Temps
Italy
Florence
Unrest in Austria sparks siege talk and Italy deal
A Vienna unrest report claims Austria may declare a state of siege as Russian forces move, with wealthy Hungarians preparing to flee. It also says Emperor Francis Joseph would cede the “Italian provinces” including Fiume if Italy joins Austria and Germany in the war, a claim Rome doubts.
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Austria
Rome
Paris
Trent
Idea Nazionale
Vienna
Carpathians
Francis Joseph
Italy
Fiume
Germany
Struggle in East Bitter and Western Moves
London reports the fighting centers on the last Carpathian passes held by Germanic allies with Uzsok pass as a key objective. Russia claims progress near Duxla pass while Vienna says German forces are checked. Allies prepare new moves at St Mihiel and the Dardanelles as rumors of German warships surface.
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East Bitter
London
Bartfeld
Bukowina
Uzsok
Vienna
Petrograd
Duxla Pass
Uzsok Pass
St. Mihiel
Daranelles
North Sea
Launch Blown to Sea Eleven Aboard in Grave Fears
SAN PEDRO Cal April 14 Eleven men are aboard the launch Hudson swept out to sea from El Regundo in a heavy gale. The life saving station watches for it as Captain William Regeris Al Christy a deep sea diver and nine others were working on a wharf when the storm blew the craft away. Searches at several ports have failed to locate the boat and fears remain for those aboard.
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San
Pedro
Cal
Hudson
el Regundo
William Regeris
al Christy
el Segundo
Cotton Outlook Brighter Across Southern Crops
Washington April 14 The agricultural outlook bulletin reports greatly improved conditions with rapid vegetation progress in the South and Southeastern states. Corn, winter wheat, wheat, rye and grass are in good condition while cotton planting advances in southern districts. Early peaches show potential despite March freezes and fruit crops northward look promising.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Britain rejects cotton embargo in House of Commons debate
London reports the British government declined to place cotton on the embargo list after a foreign affairs briefing. In the United States, census data show March manufacturing and exports surged with 623,959 bales used and total eight month exports reaching 6,689,613 bales amid rising global demand and shifting trade.
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Washington
Co Ee Bureau
Italy
United States
Great Britain
Ouses Aggrega
Lintergee
Wheat prices surge as world shortage sparks rally
Wheat prospects for immediate shipment send Chicago prices sharply higher. May wheat climbs to 1.638 dollars a bushel near wartime highs while July futures jump to 1.83 dollars. Market activity broad, with gains of 3.8 to 6 cents over last night.
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Chicago
Continued Bethlehem Steel activity boosts market early
The steel stock moved rapidly in early trading with a 1 000 share trade at 128 to 129, then jumped to 140, rose to 145, spiked to 180, and settled near 185 by eleven o clock. Overall market showed strength with metal shares and motors advancing 2 to 5 points as total volume hit 875000 shares in the first hour.
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Bethlehem
New York
Spearouil
Weather Outlook Dull Change With Northeast Winds
Alabama and Mississippi expect fair skies tonight and Thursday. Winds shift northeast and stay fresh across the two states with only minor temperature changes.
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Mobile
Alabama
Mississippi
Immigrant Steward Force Arrested Aboard Kroonland
Immigration officers arrest seventy seven crew members aboard the Red Star Line liner Kroonland charging violation of the alien contract labor law. The stewards and stewardesses were brought as passengers on the Finland from England and transferred to the Kroonland in New York. Officers plan to send most to Ellis Island for deportation, with few kept as witnesses. The case highlights wage differences with American crews.
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New York
Red Star Line
Kroonland
America
George W. Moore
Ellis Island
Licensed to Wed From Probate Court List
The following marriage licenses were issued on Wednesday afternoon: Oliver L. Anderson of Theodore to Evelyn Emmerson of Crichton James P. Hanlon of Galveston Texas to Mary Viola Bones of Mobile Alan M. Grayson of Selma Ala to Helen Octavia Norville of Mobile Henry Wade Du Besphear re sor esse ary Suruch Prichard
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Oliver L. Anderson
Theodore
Evelyn Emmerson
Crichton
James P. Hanlon
Galveston
Texas
Mary Viola Bones
Mobile
Alan M. Grayson
Selma
Ala
Helen Octavia Norville
Henry Wade du Bes Pear
Prichard
Portrait of Robert E. Lee Presented to Barton Academy
A portrait of Robert E. Lee was presented to Barton Academy High School Wednesday morning by Electria Semmes Colston of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Miss Metta Thompson spoke, Principal Byrne accepted the gift, and Hallie Cooper read a Lee poem. The student body attended and the event closed with a song.
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Robert E. Lee
Barton Academy
Electria Semmes Colston
United Daughters of the Conf
John Moulton
Metta Thompson
Byrne
Lee
Hallie Cooper
Xia
Esther Colston
Luk Wright
Liquor Dealers Clear Signs Under Sheriff Orders
Liquor dealers in Mobile are removing signs promoting spirituous and malt liquors under orders from Sheriff W H Holcombe. Deputies have been assigned to enforce the order and most merchants plan to have no stock once the law takes effect, with a week expected for full compliance.
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W. H. Holcombe
Mobile
Burial for John B. Russell at Dawes Alabama
The funeral for John B. Russell of Dawes Alabama who died Sunday was held Wednesday morning from Dixon & McKay. Rev D A Planck of Central Presbyterian conducted the service. He was buried in Magnolia Cemetery with Mobile Lodge No 40 Masons presiding and bearing duties by named masons.
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John B. Russ
John B. Russell
Dawes
Ala
Dixon & McKay
D. A. Planck
Central Presbyterian
Naco
Nolia Cemetery
Mobile Lodge No.40
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Anna Shaw
Anna Howard Shaw
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Shaw
Swoboda
Y.M.C. A
Uto
Savannah
Malmo
Sweden
Kirkwall
Hull
Trenton
Toaernor Felder
Woodrow Wilson
Seven Sisters
W. D. Bosdell
ISEES
Massachusetts
STONE _ BLACKWELL
Boston
Alice Stone Blackwell
Massachusetts Association For Equalees
Baskid Mountains
Bombardo
Gotton
U. S. Census Bureau
Ot Commons
Neil Primrose
T of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Office
Bethlehem Steel
High School
Electra Semmes Colston Chapter
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