Southern lawmakers unite behind continued Villa pursuit
Florida and Mississippi delegation voices unanimous support for continuing the pursuit of Villa across the border until his capture, with Pat Harrison and Oscar L Gray urging completion of the task regardless of Carranza's stance, while one Alabama member warns against withdrawal.
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Carranza
Villa
Florida
Mississippi
Mexico
Ville
Carranza Ooes
Nuing
South Pole
Pat Harris
Affairs and Rules Committee
Oscar L. Gray
Alabama
Mr. Gray
George Huddleston
Birmingham
Mr. Huddleston
Marning
Fraternal News and Lodge Installations Reported
Fraternal editor calls for news submissions for The Item. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Central Trades Council installed officers for the year on April 12 and welcomed new members. Other reports cover Knights of Pythias events, Grand Lodge delegates from Mobile, Dokies ceremonial, Odd Fellows convention, Rebekahs social, and Woodmen Circle meetings with details on attendance and programs.
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L. Leavins
W. J. Bosworth
Bienville
Major Allison Owen
P. J. Burke
John X. Wegmann
Louis W.peterson
Henry M. Martin
A. A. Larose
J. J. A. Williams
Conscription Debate Prompted by Ontario Recruiting Leagues
A 42 league delegation pressed Premier Borden in Ottawa for national registration and some form of conscription. They argued the voluntary system yields insufficient men and draws from citizens Canada can least spare.
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Ottawa
Robert Borden
Ontario
Maritime Provinces
West
Canada
Bituminous Miners Sign Two Year Wage Increase Pact
In Philadelphia on April 15, the central Pennsylvania coal operators and United Mine Workers District No. 2 officials reached a new two year contract. The agreement raises wages by an estimated three and a half million dollars annually and adds a check-off clause for miners and laborers. About fifty thousand miners are affected, and the new scale is said to be the highest in the district.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States Mine Workers of America
Carranza Returns to Mexico City Amid Welcoming Celebrations
Gen Carranza arrives in the capital to widespread displays of lighted buildings and cheering crowds. He meets the minister at the national palace then addresses the square from the balcony, pledging to guard Mexico's sovereignty and urging patriotic reconstruction. General Oregón accompanies him.
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Mexico City
Carranza
National Palace
Opregon
Catranza
Mexico
British Casualty Lists Reflect Heavy Front Fighting
London reports two days of large casualties with 24 officers killed and 107 wounded among the British. Canadians are among the wounded, while observers note the official reports are brief and curt despite the actions' significance.
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London
France
69 Year Old French Sergeant Honored With War Cross
Paris April 16 Sergeant Auguste Bernard aged 69 is cited in a regimental order by the colonel of the One Hundred and Twelfth Infantry. A veteran of 1870 he enlisted at 67 for the present war and was placed in Echelon service. He volunteered for front line duty and his spirit and bearing mark him as an example.
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Paris
Auguste Bernard
One Hundred and Twelfth Infantry
Bernard
New Jersey Republicans Face Limited Presidential Ballot Choice
Under attorney general ruling thousands of New Jersey Republicans in the April 25 primaries will not have a write in option for president. With no petitions filed, Wilson appears on the ballot with a blank space beneath for a voter to write another name if desired.
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Trenton
N.J
Westcott
Wilson
Sunday School Association Meets at Turnerville
An all day convention of District No. 2 Mob County Sunday School Association will be held at Turnerville Baptist Church near Sale Alabama tomorrow April 16. The program runs from 10 a.m. with devotions and lectures through the afternoon including elections and a dinner on the grounds. Also a Willard Moran fight picture is shown at the Columbia on April 16.
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Mob County Sunday School Association
Turnerville Baptist Church
Sale
Ala
Salco
Kev
Crosby
G.miller
J. S. Davison
Aileen
J.W. Barnett
Ruth Nelson
Willard - Moran
Columbia
Adv
Chalmers 3400 r p m engine promises speed and safety
The feature rich 3400 rpm Chalmers motor promises high speed yet safe operation with smooth performance. It touts improved lubrication compact bearings and efficient gas use while claiming top speeds near 60 mph and quick acceleration.
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R. P. m. Chalmers
Chalmers
South
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Pythian Castle
Oda
Oda Bellows
Domain of
Baldwin and
Wash
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
Moose Auditorihe
Gulf City
George A. Thomas
Grove
Woodmen Circle
Palm Grove
Y. M. B. A. Hall
A Burns
N. Broad St
J. F
S. Georgia Ave
GoRonberant
Empire Theatre
B. A
C. Exemplification
Knights of Columbus
New Orleans
Allison Owen
Louisiana
Masters of
Allison
New Jersey
Ass’n
Turnerville
Mack B. Cates
ST. Michael Street
R. P.m. Chalmers
Detroit
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