Russian capture of Lobanina alters Carpathian front
Petrograd reports Russian forces seized Loubnia northwest of Ussok Pass threatening the Uzsok Berezna rail line. The capture disrupts Austrian troop movements along the Beskids, complicating the center and hindering rapid reinforcement toward Zsok Pass as Russians press the Carpathian front.
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Petrograd
London
Joann Oan
Loubnia
Ussok Pass
Saets
Uzsok
Berezna
Zsok Pass
Beskids
Carpathian
Kerrs Mission to Washington Stakes in Mobile Trade
General presager H. F. Kerr of the Seeberg line traveled to Washington D C for talks with ambassadors from South American nations. Officials in Mobile await the outcome, believing the mission could boost regional development and river trade. Kerr recently toured New York and Chicago with President T K Jackson and Assistant Manager A E Clegg, scouting lake steamers for potential South American service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presager H. F. Kerr
Washington, D. C
Mobile
Kerr
T. K. Jackson
A. E. Clegg
New York
Chicago
Poison as tonic nearly fatal to former skating champion
Phil Kearney once a champion skater and record holder nearly died after taking several bichloride of mercury tablets mistaken for digestive medicine. Prompt milk and eggs saved his life.
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New York
Phil Kearney
Negro on Trial for Alleged Copper Theft
Edward Miles a Negro stands trial in city court on charges of stealing about 500 pounds of copper valued at 50 from Crichton Pine Products Company. He was indicted by the last grand jury. Webb McAlpine represent the defendant with prosecutor Clarke and R B Gordon. Other docket items include Sam Bush assaulted and D Haig Pritchard gaming table. Judge Semmes will sentence noncommitted prisoners Monday morning. court adjourns until May 31.
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Edward Miles
Crichton, Pine Products Company
Miles
Webb & McAlpiné
Clarke
R. EB. Gordon
Sam Bush
D. Haig Pritchard
Semmes
Munson Liner Lifts Cargo From Cuban Routes
The Norwegian steamer Frednes of Munson Steamship Line arrived Friday noon and will load for Cuban ports. Munson Line sails two to three steamers weekly, carrying general cargo to Cuba and other ports. The Alabama river packet Peerless arrived at municipal docks Friday with freight and cotton from Selma and Montgomery and will depart Saturday afternoon for the same points with a return cargo. The Tombigbee river packet John Quill followed, reaching as far north as Pickensville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frednes
Munson Steamship Line
Cuban
Munson Line
Cuba
Peerless
Municipal Docks
Selma
Montgomery
Tombigbee
John Quill
Pickensville
Wife Beater Captured After Pistol Fight in Jackson
Jim Dortch, described as a negro, shot at his wife during a quarrel on Marmotte street near the Gas Works. He was chased by Police Officer Walter Burch in a running pistol fight and captured in Jackson, Alabama, on Thursday night. Dortch bears a bullet wound in his left jaw from the officer. An Mobile sheriff’s deputy went to Jackson to bring him back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Dortch
Marmotte Street
Walter Burch
Jackson
Ala
Frank W. Crenshay
Dortch
Burch
Sheriff's Department
Mobile
Tennessee Governor Rye Threatened by Italian Letter
A letter threatening Governor Rye of Tennessee with death was received last night. The Italian note is signed Black Hand and bears a black cross at the bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Rye
Tennessee
Women Discuss Change in Treaty Making at Hague Session
The International Congress of Women, meeting in The Hague via London, devoted its entire session to two resolutions. One calls for democratic control of foreign policy and nullification of secret treaties with peacetime treaty participation by legislative branches. The other supports self government and a democratic form of government for every nation. Pamphlets on Poland circulated among delegates sparked concern over anti Russian propaganda allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
London
International Congress of Women
Poland
Trade expansion from war reshapes American commerce
In wartime, the United States gains new global leverage as it lends money and sells goods worldwide. Officials say readiness lag hindered earlier progress, but banks abroad and a broader foreign outlook promise a path to greater industrial independence and top global trading status.
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America
United States
Court actions and motions for Friday in multiple courts
Browne judge reports docket: Penny vs Hancock trial. Saturday docket includes Sheet and Tin Plate Co vs Turpentine Cup Co. Dry Dock v Schub Mason Lumber. Brannan v Howard. Spence v Brewton. Sullivan v Andrews. Equity Side lists Maddox v Maddox non resident minor service. Chancery recalls Cox v Cox testimony to pleadings. Williams v Williams roof case. Williams et al v Taylor. Bethel v Bethel death noted. Adjourned to Monday May 3 at 10 a.m.
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Circuit Court
Browne
Nellie Z. Penny
Alex Hancock
Deforest Sheet and Tin Plate Company
N. E. Turpentine Cup Company
Ollinger & Bruce Dry Dock
Schub-Mason Lumber Company
T. J. Brannan
EF. L. Howard
W. P. Spence
R. L. Brewton
Rosa Sullivan
Nick Andrews
Law and Equity Court
Safford Berney
James Maddox
John H. Maddox
Chancery Court
Thomas H. Smith
William Cox
Helen Cox
John T. Williams
Zeola Williams
Mena Williams Et al
Ella Nora Taylor
Jessie Bethel
James Bethel
Heavy Winds and Storm Cause Wire Damage in Monroe
A heavy wind and electrical storm struck the Monroe area early Thursday, uprooting trees and damaging telephone and telegraph wires. Rain followed, welcomed by farmers who anticipate beneficial planting conditions.
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Monroe
Mous
Ala
Lars
Benny Kauff Barred From All Major Leagues
Chicago April 36 Benny Kauff the Brooklyn Federal League star was placed on indefinite suspension after a conference with Rob ert B K Ward president of the Brooklyn club. Federal League president Gilmore said immediate steps would bar him from play if New York attempted a game. American League president Johnson also said Kauff is ineligible to play with any organized ball and cannot be reinstated for three years.
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Benny Kauff
Federals
O. B
Chicago
Brooklyn Federal League
New York Nationals
Gilmore
Federal League
Kauff
Robert BK. Ward
Brooklyn
New York
Johnson
American League
Postponed Baseball Games Due to Rain
In Boston and New York on April 30 1919 games between New York and Boston were postponed due to rain and wet grounds. The American League matchup in Boston and the National League game in New York were affected by the weather.
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Boston
New York-Boston
New York
Earl Hami Injured in Auto Crash Affects Opener
A garbled report indicates Earl Hami was hurt in an automobile accident affecting his season debut versus Louis, a 5 to 2 loss. Boland, once with Ville, pitched his third straight start allowing three runs in three games.
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Earl Hami
Louis
Boland
Ville
Freeman facial remedy ad promises spotless skin
An advertisement touts Mercolized for removing freckles and blemishes with a nightly wash and peel off of dead skin. It claims a secure method to banish freckles and other cutaneous defects, plus saxolite powder for weather wrinkles, with cosmetic bathing transformations.
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Lobnia
Washington
Phil” Kearney
Munson Liner
Lee Coward
Gus Coward
Harold Watters
Dennis Lynch
Louise Trenier
United States District Court
Toulmin
William James Given
Lee Jones
Davidson Street
Recorder’s Court
Sam Pope
William Leach
Poe
Leach
Ladies of the Christian Church
Hammel
Goodyear Raincoat Company
Mobile, Ala
Goodyear Rain Coat Company
Dauphin Street
Jaski Glennon & CO
Cravenette
Oxford
Goodyear Raincoat
ICE
Bauer
Dave S. Bauer
Chambray
Nainsook
Agency For
Meyer
Boc
Jbl
Fn Zu
India
Etti
Henry C. Meyer
Crompt
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