German plans loom large as invasion accelerates
Paris reports from the French war office detail German advances in Lorraine and Alsace with expected major operations from Montmedy to Nancy. Analysts foresee a bold thrust via Longwy toward Belgium as the most likely plan, while southern Alsace remains strongly held by French forces.
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Paris
French War Office
Andun
Moselle
Marne
Rhine
Alsace
Muelhausen
Metz
St. Nay
Meuse
Bonnal
Montmedy
Nancy
Longwy
Andun le Roman
Sedan
Bethal
Rheims
Belgium
Mons
St. Quentin
Algace
Lorraine
Namur
France
Charleroi
Lieke
Liege
Fisher files third alimony suit against Cadillac official
Mrs Elinore Fisher sues for separate maintenance in Chicago claiming Walter M Fisher manager of Cadillac Automobile Co Illinois is unwilling to resume marriage. She says he testified willingness to reconcile then remained silent beyond August 7 triggering her action. She notes his $1500 monthly income and $100 support amount as inadequate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Elinore
Fisher
Walter M. Fisher
Cadillac Automobile Company of Illinois
McAdoo Disapproves Broussard Action
In a letter to the House Judiciary Committee Secretary McAdoo disapproves Broussard's plan to grant Louisiana standing to sue the Treasury Department over the tariff act as it applies to sugar imports.
War Price Levels Persist in Mobile Markets
Food items remain pricey despite complaints from housewives. Butter jumps to about 66c per pound wholesale, sugar ranges 61c to 73c, granulated sugar 74c, flour around 5.25 to 5.80 per barrel. Lemons import restrictions push prices to top levels with boxes around 4.50 to 7.00. An anticipated Justice Department probe is uncertain. officials see no local Sherman act violations but possible broader inquiries.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Italy
California
Department of Justice
Harry T. Pegues
Pegues
Heins
New Orleans
New York
Virgin
Louisana
Whistler man arrested for counterfeit and bad checks
A 27 year old white man, Barber of Whistler, was arrested after attempting to pass a check for 257 dollars drawn on Planters Bank Waynesboro Mississippi. The check and two other instruments showed identical handwriting and were deemed suspicious by John F Holley manager Bonded Auction Co. The man claimed alias Wells and said he came from Meridian. An official note stated insufficient funds.
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Barber
Whistler
Warren Bureh
Wells
Meridian
John F. Holley
Planters Bank of
Waynesboro
Miss
R. R. Hohton
Plantera Bank of
T. G. Meaker
D. M. McKay
Merchants Bank
Stallings Cusses but Praises Braves as Pennant Hopes Rise
New York August reports George Stallings uses coarse language to spur players yet showers praise on over 2,000 men. He believes cussing motivates stars, praises strong deeds, and backs the Braves as they challenge the Athletics and Giants in a tense pennant race.
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Stallings
Tig
Braves
Athletics
Giants
Frank Baker
Mathewson
Marquard
Eddie Collins
Tyler
James
Rudolph
Streetcar segregation arrest shocks Plateau community
Claude Dodson, a Black resident of Plateau, was arrested Saturday night at 7 30 by Officer Noah Harris for violating city code section 473. The rule requires Black passengers to sit in rear cars while white passengers sit in front. Dodson refused to move from the white section when the conductor ordered him to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Dodson
Plateau
Noah Harris
Dodson
Local Baptist Churches Schedule Sunday Services
The list details services for First Baptist Church Government and Jefferson streets with 9:36 Sunday school led by Dr. Frazer, Dauphin Way Baptist with 9:30 Sunday school led by J. L. Baskin, Northside Baptist at 263 North Conception with 4:30 Sunday school led by J. Abney, Calvert Baptist at Cedar and North Carolina with 9:20 Sunday school and 11 am and 6 pm sermons by Bees Tates Janey, Oakdale Baptist with August 14 service at 11 am and 4 pm by M. Daffin, Tabernacle at Claiborne and Church streets with 6:30 am teaching and 11 am and 5 pm preaching by J Parnes, Bible study at 3 pm and 7:30 pm led by Edward Hemmers. midweek rover and training sessions noted.
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First Baptist Church
Government
Jefferson Streets
John W. Phillips
D. D
T. H. Frazer
Dauphin Way Baptist Church
W. FP. Hines
D. Lb
Northside
International Bible Students Associa tion address speaker
Mr W. H. Smith is slated to address an gathering of the International Bible Students Association. The event details follow in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Bible Students’ Association
W. H. Smith
First Christian Church Bible School and Worship Schedule
The First Christian Church invites with Bible School at 9 30 a m and Worship at 11 a m led by Pastor James T Law son The door states no evening service and asks attendees to consider the morning subject Are We Christ s The entry reflects a local church event notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
James T. Lawson
Seamen's Mission Announces Scandinavian Services and Meetings
Norwegian Seamen's Mission led by Rev A Kielland invites all Scandinavians to Sunday services at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm with two weekday meetings at 7 45 pm Tuesday and Friday.
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A. Kielland
First Church of Christ Scientist Service Schedule
Christian Science hall at 4 St Emanuel street hosts Sunday service at 1 am and Sunday school at 9 30 am. Testimonial meetings are held Wednesdays at 7 45 pm. Reading room at the same address is open daily except Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ
Scientist
Christian Science Hall
St. Emanuel Street
Seventh Day Adventist Sabbath Services at Local Cathedral
Sabbath school takes place each Saturday at 9 45 a m with a worship service at 11 a m. The gatherings are held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral located at St Francis and Franklin streets.
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Saabbath
Scottish Rite
St. Francis and
Franklin Streets
Exporters Turn to Vast Field in South America
New York Aug 22 Alexander Del Mar president of the Latin American Chamber of Commerce says the European war opens South and Central American trade to U S manufacturers and exporters He cites British and German shares and urges an American steamship line and better market education He warns on metric systems packing and needs for agents and bank branches to expand trade
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New York
United States
Alexander del Mar
West One Hundred and Forty-Seventh Street
C Chamber of Commerce
del Mar
South America
Mr. del Mar
Great Britain
Latin America
Dal Mar
National City Bank
New York City
Spalin-American Chamber of Commerce
Cormmission
South
France vows to free Belgium from German troops
The French office rebutted claims that France has forgotten Belgium saying Paris will not abandon its ally. It pledged to use every soldier and penny to expel the German army as soon as French forces are fully ready.
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France
Belgium
Body of Unidentified Man Found in Mobile River Near Twelve Mile Bridge
A white unidentified man was found floating near the Twelve Mile bridge on the Mobile River late Friday by Dan Mac Donald, towed to One Mile Creek, and turned over for burial. Initial identification suggested Jesse Staynes, but witnesses could not confirm. The corpse, described as wearing a blue shirt and black pants, was buried due to condition.
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Twelve-Mile Bridge
Mobile
Dan MacDonald
Hirshfield
One-Mile Creek
Roche & Burke Undertaking Company
Jesse Staynes
Budd Neese
Ernest James
Undertaking Establishment
Haynes
Aitfred
Mobile views on merchant marine asked off
A U S Chamber of Commerce letter to Mobile asks for information and advice on modifying merchant marine laws and for suggestions to aid the industry. It notes a foreign built ships registry bill becoming law and a war risk insurance bill moving through Congress. Special committees will gather seaport input for broad interest coverage. A closing quip comments on homes lacking a woman's touch if the owner is unmarried.
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Senate
House of Representatives
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Olhman
M’adoo
Broussard
City Prison
Heck
Hohton
Hobson
George Stallings
Baptist
Edward Aemediates
First Christian
Norwegian Seamen's Mission
Christian Science
Seventh Day Adventists
Austria and Hungary
International News Service
Washington
Austria
Hungary
Antilles
Genoa
Post Office Department
Netherlands
Germany
Holland-American Line
Nieu Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Bauer
Mobile Business College
C. O. Meux
Mobile, Alabama
Jesse Haynes
McDonald
United States Chamber of Commerce
Bell
The
C. 0. Meux
Matee
Dauphin Street
Eastman Kodaks
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