Packing Plant Planned at Prichard to Boost Local Farmers
Ground will be broken within ten days for a modern packing plant run by A. D. Davis Packing Company at Record station on the M and O Railroad line. The three story brick building costs around 000 with Boss Great Og Dehairer and other new machinery to process hogs into lard hams and bacon, expected to begin operation within six months and benefit Mobile County farmers.
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Aghout
A. D. Davis Packing Company
Recnord Station
M. and O. Railroad Company
MecLearin
Chicago
Archind
Henschin
Die Aing
Mobile County
Mobile
Iaw
Arthur Davis
Inres
Moe County
Davis
Gulf Coast Fair Elects New Officers at Chamber Meeting
Dr. Harry T. Inge named chairman of the Gulf Coast Fair board to succeed George Fearn. Gregory Muce elected first vice president and E. M. Bailey second vice president. First National Bank named treasurer. L. G. Adams moved for directorate approval. Directors pledged cooperation and hard work for next year’s fair.
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Harry T. Inge
Gulf Coast Fair Actron
George Fearn
Chamber of Commerce
Grégory Muce
E. M. Bailey
First National Bank
L. G. Adams
Adams
Aeakioes
Fea
British Army assigns Master General of Ordnance title
Major General Stanley B. von Donop faced Major William T. Furse a member general staff as the new Master General of Ordnance in the British army after a transfer of duties. The associates reporting from London note the change occurred December 2 ahead of wartime mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Stanley B. von Donop
William T. Furse
Satsuma Day Workers Plan December Celebration
Plans for Satsuma Day on December 7 in Mobile are moving fast led by Dr. O F E Winberg president of the Gulf Coast Horticultural Society. A golden Satsuma poster campaign covers the coast, with an 1030 automobile parade many coast city cars will join the mayor to present the keys of the city to citrus growers, a 1 PM Satsuma Dinner at the Battle House, a square concert, a 2230 8 Satsuma ball and Satsuma Night at the Vineyard. Reduced rail rates and boat schedules, plus a citrus pecan exhibit, round out a festive program. Committees include Reynolds McDermott Hedrick Hutchings Cosminsky Parham Croom Adams Monk Hedrick Hedrick Evans Reilly Hedrick Cobb Reiss.
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Satsuma
O. F. E. Winberg
Gulf Coast Horticultural Society
Mobile
Battle House
Satsuma Day
Ww. Hl. Reynolds
Mr. M. J. McDermott
Messrs
Garret van Antwerp
D. W. Partridge
IL. G. Adams
W. W. Croom
L. H. Horn
F. C. Spaulding
W. H. Fitzpatrick
S.H. Peck
Wallace Parham, Jr
Frank Evans
M. J. McDermott
R. G. Cobb
Jacob Reiss
L. G. Adams
Thomas W. Gelmer
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
The forecast from Washington calls for fair conditions in Alabama tonight and Sunday with warmer central areas. In Mississippi, fair weather is expected tonight and Sunday with a gentle to moderate southeast to south wind.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Memorial Service for Mobile Elks Seeks Dignified Remembrance
The Mobile Elks plan a memorial service at 3:30 p.m. at the Elks Home auditorium for five departed members Joseph Bianchi Julius Herzfeld Henry Hanan Claud A Hensch and G E Ainspaugh with Rev Henry Wade Du Bose and L C Irvine as speakers and elaborate music arranged by Mrs C A Klinge.
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Mobile Elks
Elks Home
Henry Wade du Bose
Government-street Presbyterian Church
Hutchins
Max Lavelle
Breil
Elizabeth Sisson
Jesus
Charles B. Hervey
Memorial Service Committee and General Members Named
The memorial service committee is chaired by J. D. Bloch and includes William Gass C. W. Soost P. E. R. Chas B. Hervey P. E. R. Roche J. Reiss T. T. Palmer and Dr. Toulmin Gaines. The general committee lists Hon. Pat J. Lyons as general chairman along with G. M. Jett B. B. Chamberlain Alex Strauss W. W. Clarke J. D. Palmer E. D. Peppers and many others.
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J. D. Bloch
William Gass
C. W. Soost
Chas
B. Hervey
P. E
R. F. L. Roche
J. Reiss
Toulmin Gaines
Pat J. Lyons
G. M. Jett
B. B. Chamberlain
Alex. Strauss
W. W. Clarke
J. D. Palmer
E. D. Peppers
E. H. Turner
W. H. Kemp
Joseph F. Bullock
Carl Holzborn
John Jossen
James F. O’connell
Lee Strauss
J. R. Wallace
Charles L. Weinacker
Ed. Gaines
H. W. Proskauer
Reuben Baerman
H. L. Schwarz
Nathan Simon
Railroads to Help Publicize Mobile Mardi Gras in 1917
Mobile plans to advertise its 1917 Mardi Gras nationwide with lithographs in railroad stations and hotels and street car ads. The Mobile Item The Mobile Register and the McDermott Advertising Co have donated ad space to the Carnival Association. Merchants will feature Mardi Gras in all campaigns once the financial plan is set. committee members Gordon Smith Harry G Crawford and W V McDermott attended the meeting.
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Mobile
Mobile Item
Mobile Register
McDermott Advertising Company
Carnival Association
Messrs
Gordon Smith
Harry G. Crawford
W. V. McDermott
Trial of W A Employe Delayed for Second Time
Robert L. Byrd ex foreman of the Western Union Telegraph Company in Mobile faces grand larceny charges. The state was not ready and the case postponed again to December 3. Byrd, jailed since his imprisonment, is said to have stolen 200 pounds of copper wire and was arrested in New Orleans before being brought back to Mobile.
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Robert L. Byrd
Western Union Telegraph Company
Recorder
Byrd
New Orleans
Mobile
Flanking Moves Reported On Romanian Front
Indications point to two major flanking operations in Romania. Russians aim to shield Ferdinand's forces and capital, while Teutonic allies seek Bucharest evacuation and to cut off its defenders. A large force presses along the southern Carpathians toward the 250 mile front.
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Yoni
Ferdinand
Bucharest
Lower
Carpathians
Margnal von Mackensen
Danube
Tchernavoda
von Falkenhayn
von Mack
Farmer Fights Off Assailant After Being Shot in Left Eye
Fincher, a Montgom ery farmer, was shot by Martin who fired three times at close range. Fincher overpowered Martin, who was then arrested for assault with a pistol. Witnesses placed the scene at 233 Springhill Avenue near G W Hatcher store.
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Pet
V. Fae
Thoa
Treder
Montmery
Pete Ind
Martin
Fincher
P. J. M. Acker
Robert B. Laws
Montgomery
Newbern
New
G. W. Hatcher
Springhill Avenue
Hatcher
Finther
Bressingham
Adams
Baker
Carranzistas to Begin Incident in Chihuahua City
Juarez Dec 2 The Carranzista forces plan a general incident in Chihuahua City as part of actions reported today. The move signals rising hostilities and potential clashes as authorities respond to ongoing tensions in the region.
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Chihuahua
Associated Press
Juarez, Mex
Chihuahua City
U S Deputy Holds Man as Alleged Still Operator
United States Deputy Marshal E. B. Tunstall Jr returned from Escambia county bringing John T. Atkin to a Pensacola court after arrest 50 miles northwest of Brewton for possession and control of still equipment. Nealey was jailed in Pensacola for using the mails to defraud.
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United States
E. 8
Tunstall, Jr
Escambia County
John T Atkin
Brewton
Atkin
Rabb
Tunstall
H. J. Nealey
Pensacola
Nealey
Greece’s king agrees to surrender artillery demand
Athens reports the king of Greece has agreed to give up the artillery demanded by Admiral du Fournet. Allied forces begin a withdrawal from Piraeus as the standoff loosens.
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Athens
London
Greece
du Fournet
Piraeus
Greek King Surrenders After Athens Street Fighting
After a day of clashes between Venizelists and royalists in Athens, Greek troops loyal to the Entente and landed to restore order opened fire. The Greek king agreed to surrender the guns, with 300 troops remaining at the Zappeion, after Dutch and Spanish ministers mediated and an armistice followed a conference between Prime Minister Lambros and King Constantine.
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London
Athens
Pntente
du Fournct
Constantine
Stadium Street
Entente
Zappeion
du Fournet
Lambros
Two Thanksgivings At the Hill This Year
Spring Hill College marks two Thanksgiving celebrations with a first day victory over Howard and a second midday feast for students. Gobblers from college farms provided the dinner with faculty and the football team as guests. The 27 member graduating class will hold its annual banquet at the Battle House next Saturday night.
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Spring Hill College
Howard
Battle House
Abba Temple Sends Patrol to New Orleans
A convoy of two Pullmans carried members of Abba Temple Shriners Mobile to New Orleans for ceremonies marking the cornerstone laying of Jerusalem Temple. The Arab patrol and drum corps join drills and entertainments at the fair grounds, led by Captain Alex Hancock with Dr. J. H. Cormick as potentate.
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Abba Temple
Shriners
New Orleans
Crescent City
Jerusalem Temple
Fair Grounds
Onunday
Mobile
Alex Hancock
J. H. Cormick
The
Temple
Orphan Reformatory Holds First Thanksgiving Dinner
A Thanksgiving dinner was held at the City Universal Orphan Reformatory marking the institution's first such feast since its establishment. Manager S. May and the relief committee organized fundraising efforts that funded the meal and additional food for outside recipients unable to attend.
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Orphan Reformatory
City Universal Orphan Reformatory
S. May
Relief Committee
Ani Fine Tan Utlands
Mardi Gras Illumination Plans From Local Electrical Firms
Electrical firms rush to plan Mardi Gras lighting with decorations expected to surpass past years. Mr H Peck chairs the Cardinal Association illumination committee and indicates a committee meeting will select one design. Focus will be on parade line elements and Bienville Street contributions.
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H. Peck
Mites Boa
Eev Seetines
Nennee
Peck
Bigger Better City Lecture Subject The Georgia Cyclone
The Georgia Cyclone Will D Upshaw drew a large crowd at The Lyric Theater last Sunday. A second Sunday afternoon talk on Bigger and Better Mobile is planned for 3 15 under Federation of Churches. Upshaw, praised as a cross between Sam Jones and Billy Sunday, is known for wit and humor and a dollar bill challenge to the sleeper in the audience. He will remain for Monday night at Harte Auditorium with his platform lecture John and His Hat.
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Will D. Upshaw
Georgia
Federation of Churches
Friends of the Movement
Breeze
Ohio
Sam Jones
Billy Sting
Upshaw
Harte Auditorium
John
Fair and Warmer Forecast for Sunday in Mobile
Weather outlook promises fair and warmer conditions for Sunday across Mississippi and Alabama. Tonight will be fair with a low near 52 and southeast winds. yesterday’s high was 62 and low 43. The Gulf states trend warmer while a high barometer region influences the western U.S.
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Mobile
Gulf
Atlantic States
Mississippi
Alabama
Weather Bureau
Ministers Meet Monday In Mobile Association Hall
Notice from Rev. S D Munroe secretary invites all Mobile Ministerial Association members to a meeting Monday at 10 o clock in the MC room.
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Mobile
S.D. Munroe
Russians seize part of Tchernavoda bridge across Danube
Petrograd report says the Russians gained possession of the western portion of the Tchernavoda bridge over the Danube. South of Bucharest Teutonic forces were driven back, and the towns of Tromana and Gostinari were recaptured.
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Petrograd
London
Tchernavoda
Danube
Bucharest
Tromana
Gostinari
The Great Battle Report From Vienna December
An Associated Press dispatch from Vienna dated December reports a major battle scene with Allied forces engaging in heavy fighting. The account notes strategic maneuvers and front line developments as authorities assess casualties and impact on the campaign.
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Associated’ Press
Vienna
London
the Great
Battle
Russian and Austro forces clash on Romania front
From army headquarters a report says Russian and German Austro forces renew fierce attacks along the Win a Moldavian border with heavy losses. A major battle unfolds in western Romania as Austro troops advance from the region of Campulung defeating Romanian defenses. Over 6,000 Romanians are reported captured along with 49 cannons as the advancing columns near Bucharest approach the Arges river.
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ORLN
Wina
Rumania
Campulung
R Ni
Cannto
Bucharest
Argechu River
Bad weather halts Serbian front operations in official report
London December 2 reports that severe weather has blocked major actions on the Serbian front. An official Serbian department statement notes operations were curtailed up to yesterday.
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London
Serbian Department
Violent artillery fighting on 18 tro-Italian front reported
Vienna dispatch says heavy artillery duels continue on the 18 troop Italian front as war offices report intensified combat and exchanges between forces. No further details on casualties or specific locations are provided.
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Vienna
War Office
Prisoners Exchange Report From Corfu
December dispatch from Parib notes the Haves 78 from Corfu and a Serbian statement on prisoners captured. The excerpt hints at ongoing war reporting with continued coverage on page seven.
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Associated Press
PARIB
Corfu
Xmas Kettles Feed Two Hundred City Families
Salvation Army kettles in stores raise funds to supply 200 Christmas baskets for the poor. Each basket includes dinner provisions and a week of groceries. Adjutant Mancelle Seana vows only to aid those who seem to need and seek help themselves.
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Mancelle Seana
Missing Banker Found After Prolonged Search
Will McCausland Jr son of Will liam McCausland, a Louisiana banker, returned to the city after a long search through rivers and bays. He was found alive? unclear from text. further family consultation noted. workers continue above the city.
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Will McCausland, Jr
Willliam McCausland
Louisiana
McCausland
Rouge
Mene Lang
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Prichard
OF Industry
Elks’ Service
Henry Wade DU Rose
the Elks
Rges
Fea Inge
Eneral Furse
Itish Ordnance
Satsuma Day Workers
Gram
Evulogy—Hion
L. C. Irvine
Mabel Heustis
of Lavelle
Rogers
Row‘y Orchestra
Helen Beuhlert
Anne McConnel
Louise Stanard
Eloise ‘Adams
A. G. Moses
W. A. Employe
Farmer
Fred Fincher
U. S
Western
Tchernavoda Bridge
Borlin
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