Russians Drive Austro German Forces South of Dniester
Petrograd reports that south of the Dniester toward Tyszienca Russian forces have driven Austro German troops back along a fifteen mile front. They claim capture of Trumach town and the area east of the river with the ridge heights, noting losses of 166 officers and 415 men on August 5 and 6.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Dniester River
Tyszienca
Russian War Department
Trumach
Strong Russian advance pressed Austro German line near Dniester
Berlin reports Russian forces yesterday advanced against Austro German positions on the Tiumach Ottynia line south of the Dniester river. Central powers withdrew to previously prepared positions in Galicia, according to German army headquarters.
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Berlin
London
Tiumach-Ottynia
Dniester
Galicia
Italians Seize More Positions on Isonzo Front
A Rome wireless dispatch says Italian forces push along the Isonzo and Corso plateau with several positions captured. Austrian gains on the right bank of the Isonzo are slight, and Italian prison camps report a notable rise in captured enemy personnel. Continued on Page Five.
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London
Isonzo
Corso
Rome
Three Defendants Fined Under Prohibition Law
Acting Recorder Gordon assessed three $50 fines on defendants charged with violating the prohibition law. Robert E. Gorton, Herman Keubel, and Francis man faced penalties. one case received a continuance until August 15. Deputies raided Adams and Franklin streets and 6 South Water street, reporting small quantities of liquor and beer found in a stand and a building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Gorton
Herman Keubel
Francis Man
Tate
M Brooks
Adams
Franklin Streets
South Water Street
Mira Warren Streets
Mathien Coun
Dawiel F
Aoe
Cece
Tyrrell Tour
Verdun Fort See-Saw as Germans Hold Edge in Fight
Paris reports Verdun and Somme actions with constant fighting. Germans press in the Fleury-Thiaumont sector near Verdun while French and British gains are noted along the Somme front north of the river. French repelled two German attempts to recapture trenches near Hill 139 and Hardecourt.
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London
Verdun
Somme
France
Paris
Haig
Guillemont
Hill 139
Hardecourt
Trones Wood
Fleury-Thiaumont
Thiaumont
Pensacola Eyes Large Mobile Dry Dock Plan
Pensacola reports W A Watson former secretary of Olinger and Bruce Dry Docks plans a new 3000 ton capacity floating dry dock. Promoters include Olinger and Bruce interests of Mobile seeking waterfront lease and city franchise to build on the Pensacola waterfront near Barcena Street wharf.
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Pensacola
W.A. Watson
Oliiiger-Bruce Plant
W. A. Watson
Olinger & Bruce Dry Docks Company
W ‘O
Olinger & Bruce
Ollinger & Bruce Interests
Mobile
Bruce Dry Dock Co
Brute Dry Dock Company
City of
Barcelona Street
Ac. Oars& Axace
Pany
Gulf
Pei
River Packet Menge Delayed Docking at Pascagoula Harbor
The river steamer Menge, recently bought by Owen Burke and George E. Grover to replace Mobile’s river service, had not reached port by 3 PM. It was expected to arrive later in the day as repairs continued after an overnight stay.
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J. H. Menge
Messra
Van Liew Case Nearing Decision in City Hall
City commissioners delayed ruling on the Van Liew case after a public hearing. Also, a sidewalk contract on Axing street and Broad street was awarded to John W. Barter for 83 cents per square yard. Hamilton claims for $1,000 each by J G Hamilton and J C Hamilton were disallowed.
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G. M. van Liew
W. Otis MacMahon
Lyons
Axing Street
Carolina Avenue
Broad Street
Government
Augusta
John W. Barter
Brandon & Co
Jett-Muths Construction Company
G. A. Chamblin
Hamilton
J. G. Hamilton
J. C. Hamilton
Mobile
Young Hamilton
Ot and
Spring Hill
C. 8
Sick Husband Cries for Wife and Little Ones Here
A damaged clipping reports a letter from a sick husband asking for help to reunite with his wife and children. It mentions Mrs. Wheat at 521 Dauphin and indicates Mayor Lyons may handle inquiries or transportation arrangements to restore the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat J. Lyons
Senate Agrees to Army Appropriation Conference Report
The Senate without debate approved the conference report on the army appropriation bill totaling 267,684,700,000. Senator Clapp of Minnesota opposed the Lafollette amendment raising the enlistment minimum from 18 to 21 without consent and voted against the bill. The measure creates a defense council to coordinate industrial science and national defense efforts.
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Washington
Senate
Reorganized Army
Burglary Attempt Reported at Balava Home
A man reported that burglars tried to enter his home on Balava Street before midnight Monday. Neighbors described fear and the incident is under police review.
Felder Held Without Bond In Savannah Stabbing Case
A Fulton County jury returns indictments against Felder for assault with intent to murder in a hotel lobby stabbing involving Felder and Vason. Vason is held without bond due to critical condition. The incident follows the Georgia Senate vote on a recall measure targeting Savannah’s mayor amid prohibition debates.
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Ge House of Entatives
Vason
Felder
Georgia Senate
Savannah
Mobilians Testify on M and Q Petition to Raise Charges
Evidence was presented to the public service commission in Mobile and Ohio Railroad's effort to raise commodity rates under the 110 commodity act. R. V. Taylor and C. P. Jackson testified that the railroad seeks increases to align with act standards, arguing current rates were too low and should match other railroads. Opposing testimony was read, with hearings continuing into the next day.
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Montgomery
Ala
Public Service Commission
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
R. V. Taylor
Mobile
C. P. Jackson
Birmingham
Munson liner delayed by rope in propeller
The Munson liner City of Tampa tied up in port for a week due to a rope fouling the propeller. The ship had been loading cargo from Cuban ports and could not sail as scheduled.
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Munson
Cityyoft
Tampico
Secon
Exports and Imports for July at Mobile Announced
Officials report the July 1916 trade at Mobile totaled 20.7 and included Sidera exports and imports. The notice provides figures by month and notes age and race details from the cited census context.
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Mobile
Hilience
Days Nominate Heads of Ticket in National Prohibition Ceremony
Indianapolis hosts the first of three national notification ceremonies for the Prohibition party ticket. J Fr Hanly of Indiana and Dr Landrith of Tennessee attend as nominees for president and vice president. The event features speeches endorsing state and nationwide prohibition and a pledge to support the Prohibition platform. An executive committee is formed to finalize campaign plans and will meet tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
J. Fr
Indiana
Boston
Jes W. Fairbanks
Thomas R. Marshall
Hanly
Landrith
Tennessee
Roofing and Seed Now in Demand for Relief Aid
At the Central Relief Committee of the Chamber of Commerce headquarters applicants seek roofing and seed aid, with the greatest numbers of applications coming from outlying communities according to committee members.
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Central Relief Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
U S Agrees to Carranza Plan for Commission
The administration accepts General Carranza's proposal for a six member commission to discuss differences with Mexico. Three American representatives will be chosen, with further questions to be addressed after the initial points are resolved.
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U.S
Carranza
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Mexico
Runaway Boy Believed Traveling With Three Others
A mother on Mobile Street reports her son and three other boys left home Monday night intending to depart the city. Police spot a group of three white boys on a northbound freight train around 9:45 PM. Montrea police chief notified with a description of the Sweetzer boy.
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Babagcar
Mobile Street
Sprin Hill Avenue
Sweetzer
Spieth
Montrea
Starving Greene County Residents Face Sour Corn Famine
In FORELAND Alabama, more than a thousand people in south Greene County are starving and forced to eat sour green corn as water recedes. Appeals to all aid sources have yielded little help due to wet fields making work impossible.
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Greene County
Foreland
Ala
Groes
Decision Hang in Balance as Rail Strike Proceeds
More than 20 railroad managers join the committee facing wage and hour demands. Labor leaders warn of possible strike if arbitration fails, while New York faces potential food shortages amid the stalled talks. No definite decision today. further meetings planned later in the week.
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Gabe
Warren
Brotherhood
Ares
Esas
New York City
Mobilian visits home with tales of Europe war
Captain Mannie Lyons deputy harbormaster was visited Saturday night by D. J. Lyons now of the Standard Oil Company in Waco and an assistant marine. Lyons was in Baton Rouge and Or ient during the war era.
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Mobilian
Europe
Mannie Lyons
D. J. Lyons
Marine Standard Oil Company
Waco
Lyons
Baton Rouge
Orient
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Florida Dry Dock
Fensacola
Pensacola News
Pascagoula
van Liew
Oerier HY Commission
J. L. Hamilton
Mohr
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G. K. Wason
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