War fears hit Mobile trade as lumber orders cancel
The European war cloud disrupts Mobile commerce especially in cotton and timber. Lumber exports show many cancellations and insurers demand prohibitive rates for shipments to European ports on non American vessels, while demand for American registered ships remains high. The crisis prompts German and Hungarian Americans to inquire at the German consulate about mobilization steps.
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Europe
Atlantic
Mobile
Belfast
Liverpool
Washington
Wilson
Underwood
United States
State Department
Kern
Senate
Export firms in city withhold prices amid crisis
Leading export houses decline to quote values on Saturday while noting no cancellations yet. Hunter, Lenn & Co. warns they may face cancellations—important since they handle British and North Sea trade. Patterson reports order cancellations from Germany and The Netherlands. The crisis core remains unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter, Lenn & Co
North Sea
The Item: Mobile Kiddie Paper Dominates Local Readership
The Item entertains children from 329 Mobile homes at the Empire Theatre and plans a similar turnout this week. It remains a favorite for families due to being late, accurate, and clean. The paper boasts over 15,000 net paid circulation in Mobile trade zone and strong advertising appeal.
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Empire Theatre
Health Sunday Observed in Mobile White Churches
Mobile city authorities and the Chamber of Commerce join the Rotary Club to stage Health Sunday in all white churches. Fifteen minute talks by city physicians cover plague prevention. Churches listed include St Francis Street Methodist and Government Street Methodist with Dr E A Peterson and Dr W B Gaines among speakers.
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Mobile
Chamber of Commerce and
Mobile Rotary Club
St. Francis Street
St. Francis and Joachim Streets
E. A. Peterson
Government Street
Methodist
Government
Broad Streets
W. BP
Gaines
Broad Street
Broad
bElmira Streets
John Rush
First Christian Church
Dearborn
J. E. Beck
Presbyterian
Jackson Streets
Charles A. Mobr
Central Presbyterian
Dauphin
Ann Streets
L. L. Williams, Jr
First Baptist Church
Jefferson Streets
Eugene Thames
Dauphin Way Baptist Church
Seale Harris
Baptist Tabernacle
Charles A. Mohr
P. m
Christ Church
St. Emanuel
Church Streets
Toulmin Gaines
The German Ruler Notifies Russia of War’s Progress
A German ruler has informed Russia that hostilities are underway and the conflict has progressed. Reports indicate ongoing military actions and diplomatic channels remain active as the war advances.
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Russia
Emperor William’s Message Sparks Europe War Crisis
The German emperor’s envoy conveyed a warning to the St. Petersburg government at 7 30 on Saturday night elevating tensions and destroying all hope of avoiding a conflict among the six great military and naval powers.
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Europe
St. Petersburg
War Bulletins Today At The Item Office
The Item announces special war bulletins from 9 a.m. to night via Associated Press in response to Germany declaring war on Russia. Bulletins will cover cables from Berlin London St Petersburg Paris Vienna and other capitals with updates as events unfold.
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Europe
Germany
Russia
Associated Press
Berlin
London
St. Petersburg
Paris
Vienna
W. R. McBride Appointed Sheriff of Pike County
Montgomery Aug 1 W R McBride of Troy was yesterday appointed sheriff of Pike county to succeed his late father W R McBride who died recently The new sheriff will hold office until next year when W J Carrol Democratic nominee will take office The appointment was recommended by a large influential group.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. R. McBride
Troy
Pike County
W. J. Carrol
Governor Would Fine Wardens Who Allow an Escape
Governor O Neal proposes harsh penalties for wardens and prison officials tied to escapes at state prisons. He plans to push at the next convict board meeting for fines of 25 to 50 dollars per responsible official, aimed at tightening security and accountability.
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Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
State Convict Board
Twelve Break Jail at Linden Alabama
Eleven negroes and one white man escaped from the Linden county jail. The white man Fred Wilkinson faces embezzlement charges and is described as well educated. Some of the escaping black inmates are charged with serious crimes.
Weekend storms forecast for Gulf region with clearing south
Local thundershowers are expected Sunday across Florida Alabama and Mississippi. Extreme southern Florida may stay fair. Monday looks partially cloudy in all three states with some variation in sun exposure.
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Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Germany Declares War and Mobilizes Forces Across Europe
Across Europe the war crisis deepens as Germany proclaims war on Russia and orders total mobilization. France and Britain prepare for general mobilization while Italy declares neutrality. King George appeals for peace. Austria-Hungary presses into Serbia. Japan and neutral powers watch closely as economies brace for emergency measures.
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France
Germany
England
North Sea
Mediterranean
Great Britain
George
Italy
Austria
Europe
Danube
Belgrade
Servian War Office
Drina
Servia
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Japan
Sasebo
Far East
Sweden
Norway
Belgium
Holland
Searcy Refuses to Return Will Be Requisitioned
J D Searcy Cullman county treasurer allegedly absconded with 25000 dollars has been captured at Rock Island Ill He refuses to return without requisition papers Gov O Neal issued the papers and wired Rock Island police to hold him George H Bodeker former Birmingham police chief leads the effort with detective John Wren and plans to bring Searcy back to Cullman County
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Montgomery
Ala
J. D. Searcy
Cullman County
Rock Island
Ill
Alabama
Searcy
O'Neal
Whitecaps Attack Farmer Leaving Him Dying in Miss
New Albany Miss Aug 1 Whitecappers bound Jess Snyder with rope dragged him from the house then severely whipped him When he resisted he was shot and is dying not yet in a hospital He has not given a statement
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New Albany
Miss
Jess Snyder
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House of Patterson
Netherlands
San
Kaiser
Emperor William OF Germany
ITEM
W. R. M’bride
Linden
Frange Alou
Lord Kitchener
Egypt
Reuter
Hada
Auanie
Csiiacaiee
Marquis di Giuliano
Cabaonedee
Don
Lord Hare
Mississipp
Farmer
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