City Commission refuses Gulf Coast Produce Exchange site
Petitions against locating the Gulf Coast Produce Exchange at Spring Hill and St Francis streets lead the City Commission to adopt a resolution denying the license. Mayor Lyons notes the city owned site was bought for public use and the location would not fit future public needs. Protest petitions from local property owners and church figures were read as the measure passed unanimously.
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Pat ‘J. Lyons
Gulf Coast
Duce Exchange
Convent of Mercy
E. D. Bondurant
Inge-Bondurant Sanatorium
Father Salentine
St. Joseph's Church
Lyons
Congress Charged With Task Of Settling Rail Dispute
President Wilson spoke to Congress outlining the railway strike crisis and urged passage of legislation to empower him to draft railroad managers and workers into national service for government operation of railroads if military necessity requires.
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Congress
Washington
Wilson
United States
Meno
Con
Economics Club Plans Benefit Dance Event
A rainy Tuesday postpones the Home Economics Club organized benefit dance. The event supports the band concerts fund and features members involved in organizing tonight’s performance.
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Economics Club
Home Economics Club
Fish tales and dollar bills delight Eastern Shore
Residents report a Gulf brought salt water to the shore after the July 5 storm with abundant fish and crabs along Point Clear and Bundles. A fisherman at the Point Clear south wharf allegedly hauled a dollar bill from his hook, claimed as a true tale by witnesses.
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Point Clear
Bundel’s
Zundel’s
Point’ Clear
Fines Raised for Traffic Violations in Sept
Drivers have until September 1 to learn new traffic ordinance sections. After that date fines rise for violations such as driving on the right and stopping improperly. Four arraignments noted with varied outcomes including fines and license issues among local cases.
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Edington
Banana Wharf Worker Charged In Banana Boat Ticket Scheme
James Hayfield, a Black man, faced recorder's court on a new scheme accusation connected to banana boat tickets. Officer Helton testified Hayfield would obtain tickets and pass them to a second man, taking twenty five cents from his party. Hayfield denied securing a ticket and claimed a penni in his hand but was warned.
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James Hayfield
Recorder’s Court
Helton
Hayfield
Deal
Hetola
River Packet Brings Cotton and Tows Barges on Alabama River
A river packet arrived Monday night on the Alabama River with 123 bales of cotton and two steamer barges in tow. The load included lumber staves naval stores and sundries. George E. Glover is named in the report.
Local Knights of Pythias Boost Order at Whistler
Local Knights of Pythias meet at Whistler to bolster organizational activities and discuss community service initiatives amid a reorganization push by a former committee member.
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Knights OF Pythias
Whistler
County roads reopened after July 5 storm work continues
County Road Superintendent Arthur McLean reports practically all county highways are open after the July 5 storm. Crews have worked nonstop. bridges on a few roads remain down but repairs are underway with traffic to resume within ten days. Some roads like Three Notch remain closed due to flooding.
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Arthur McLean
East Fow
Dog River
Moffett Road
Three Notch
Pascagoula
Theodore
Mississippi
Tanner
Mawel
Eves. Ros
Government relief fund offers 70 cents daily for storm victims
The government has a relief fund for storm victims offering seventy cents per day. Yet none have applied so far. Superintendent McLean noted on Tuesday that under the appropriation at least one to work should be put to work within a few days.
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McLean
Harris to Speak at Battle House Auditorium Wednesday
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce schedules a meeting at the Battle House Auditorium Wednesday evening at seven. Mr Harris will discuss opportunities for selling Mobile products in the West Indies and the public is invited.
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Harris
Battle House
Chamber of Commerce
Ae Ae Tee Ae Oe
Battle House Auditori
Poincare and Briand Praise Romania War Stand
Paris reports President Poincare sent congratulatory telegrams to leaders of allied nations for their war decision. Prime Minister Briand also sent messages praising the move, noting France’s support and national aspirations as Romania takes its place in the alliance.
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Paris
Poincare
Ie Eee
Briand
Pinanna
Premage Bratiano
Frenehy Nation
Romania
Force Enters Reports on Romanian War Efforts
Reports from Berlin and Zurich indicate Romanian forces failed to break three mountain passes into Hungary. News says Romanian troops concentrated at Jassy entered Transylvania near Piatra and allied with Russian troops from Bukowina. Initial clashes began Sunday near Kronstadt and Col Tour Rouge, with hostilities spreading in the region.
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London
Hungary
Associated Press
Zurich
Paris
Jassy
Transylvania
Piatra
Bukowina
Rumania
Austria-Hungary
Kronstadt
Brasso
Col Tour Rouge
Rumanians Push to Seize Mountain Passes
A Berne dispatch reports Romanian forces mounting furious efforts to capture key mountain passes along the border, as weather changes affect the frontline dynamics.
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Anania
Berne
Switzerland
Ferdinand to assume front line command in Romania
King Ferdinand of Romania leaves Bucharest to take command of the army at the front according to dispatches received in Rome. The move signals direct royal leadership as forces engage on the battlefield.
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Associated Press
Rome
London
Ferdinand of
Rumania
Bucharest
French Gain Ground Near Thiaumont Works
On the Verdun front last night French troops advanced near the Thiaumont works while German assaults around Fleury and Vaux fort were repulsed, the war office reported.
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Thiaumont
Associated Press
Paris
Verdun
Thiaumont Works
War Office
Fleury
Vaux Fort
No Developments on Struma or Doiran Fronts
A British official statement from London reports no changes on the Struma or Doiran fronts in Greece, with no new military developments to announce.
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Associated Press
London
Greece
Struma
Doiran
Paris Press Reports French Offensive Advantage on Somme Verdun
An Associated Press note from Paris on August 29 states the French front is on the offensive from the Somme to Verdun. Officials say there is no point in the theater where the enemy has reduced activity and actions continue despite enemy resistance and reactions.
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Paris
Somme
Verdun
Italians and Russians Put to Flight Near Montecot
Berlin reports heavy fighting continues in the Cia valley. Austrian officials cite repulses of Italian troops who briefly penetrated Austrian lines on August 28. A separate statement notes Russian attacks repulsed in the Caucasus region and further north near Mariam.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Monte Cot
CIA
Romanian King Orders General Mobilization
King Ferdinand has ordered the general mobilization of the Romanian army as great enthusiasm sweeps Bucharest amid the announcement. The measure marks a major shift in mobilization during rising regional tensions.
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Bucharest
Petrograd
London
Ferdinand
Tourists Grow at Gawiar Welcome Club
The Tourist Welcome Club reports rising membership led by Geociery WD Menice and Mr Meesmaya. The cab in creasing embership notes more visitors from distant cities have been accommodated recently.
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Geociery
WD Menice
Meesmaya
Weather outlook for Mobile and vicinity
Partly cloudy conditions persist with a high near 87 degrees. Light north to northeast winds continue through Wednesday.
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Mobile
Caribbean disturbance nears Caribbean and U S coasts
A tropical disturbance in the eastern Caribbean south of and near Puerto Rico is developing. The Weather Bureau warns ships east of Jamaica to exercise caution as the system may resemble previous storms. No definite path or intensity yet.
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Bureau
Porto Rico
Caribbean
United States
Weather Bureau
Jamaica
Six Robbers Crack Safes of 2 Banks in Danville
Six robbers blew safes at two Homer Illinois banks early today and fled with thirteen thousand dollars. The blasts were simultaneous. alarms spread slowly as wires were cut. Raynor and Rabb Bank lost 8100 from one vault and 4500 from the other, with total cash 13000.
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Danville
Homer
Raynor & Rabb Bank
Citizens Bank
Romania jumps way she thinks victory lies
Dutch press views Romania's entry into the war as a grave blow to the central powers, noting material motives and forecasting Bucharest's action foreshadows the ultimate defeat of Austria-Hungary, with warnings it will not be an easy path.
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Rumania
Hague
London
Austria-Hungary
Hkumania
Maaschode
Handelsblad
Bucharest
Recorder Fines Total as Prohibition Law Is Enforced
The city treasury gained $100 from two $50 fines in the recorder’s court. William Taylor pleaded guilty, Thomas Moyers was found guilty after a liquor sale charge. Two others were granted continuances, Elliott McKay and Coleman Jones, with cases set for September 4. Three men jailed on raids were released on bonds. First proposal to enlarge the Interstate Commerce Commission and a six-part plan for labor mediation and rail policies were discussed in President Wilson’s address to Congress.
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Recorder’s Court
William Taylor
Thomas Moyers
Elliott McKay
Coleman Jones
Randolph Williams
Joeman
George Robinson
H. Murray
J. Friesch
Chamber plans booster stickers bids for See Florida First
At a chamber meeting the ways and means committee was authorized to seek bids from local printers for boosterettes or stickers to seal envelopes. The effort ties to the See Florida First campaign. an out of town firm already quoted a bid, while a Mobile shop could potentially offer lower prices.
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W. M. Clemens
Chamber of Commerce
Clemens
R. O. Rubel
Mobile Aps
Harbor money for Tampa approved in four year plan
The War Department approved a harbor improvement project for Tampa with a total cost of 1,425,000 dollars over four years. An initial 300,000 dollar appropriation is recommended, with the plan submitted to the House for consideration.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
House
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