Mobile wins big tanker repair contract for San Cristobal
Represented by John K. Moffatt, Pearson Oil Syndicate and Lloyd's Marine Insurance, talks with Ollinger Bruce Docks and Gulf City Boiler Works lead to a $289,760 repair deal. The job for the oil tanker San Cristobal, damaged by fire, will employ hundreds for months as Mobile secures the work over New Orleans and other ports.
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Ollinger-Bruce Dry Docks
Gulf City Boiler Works
Pearson Oil
John K. Moffatt
Pearson Oil Syndicate
Lloyd’s Marine Insurance Agency
New Orleans
Ollinger- Bruce Dry Docks Company
San Cristobal
Mobile
Moffatt
Puerto Mexico
W. M. Evans
Gull' City Boiler Works
City
Bivans
Ollinger-Bruce
Toloya's
Lloyd’s
Pacoast
Atlantic
Galveston
New York
Birmingham
Kaiser Ship May Raid Gulf As Rumors Spread
Shipping circles report a German light cruiser slipping from a British cordon into the Atlantic and possibly moving toward the Gulf of Mexico or U S shores. AP says the raider escaped into the Atlantic and a submarine has been sighted in the South Atlantic.
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North Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
London
Associated Press
South Atlantic
13 More Shopping Days Until Christmas
Thirteen more shopping days remain before Kris Kringle enters the scene. In two weeks, all chances to buy Christmas gifts vanish as the Christmas Savings Club takes full possession of stores. Shoppers are urged to act next week to support employers and secure better service.
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Kris Kringle
Santa Claus
Od St. Nicholas
Christmas Savings Club
Assur
Freezing Weather Expected Tonight Across Alabama and Mississippi
A cold wave settles in with blustery winds and clear, cold conditions. Forecasters predict freezing temperatures tonight with minimum around 29 degrees, bringing continued cold air to Alabama and Mississippi and reduced shipments north due to low temps.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Tais
Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrated at city churches
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception was observed across Catholic churches in the city with multiple Masses at 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 30 oclock and a special 8 oclock high mass for peace. Rev Father R O Gerow will preach at the Cathedral's last mass. Holy Name Society members will attend the 7 oclock mass and join the 5 oclock Blessed Sacrament procession Sunday afternoon. Confessions are at 4 p m Saturday.
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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
R. O. Gerow
Holy Name
Holy Name Society of the
Cathedral of the Immaculate. Conception
E. J. Hackett
Felix Clarkson
S. J
Father Clarkson
Lourdes
Woodstock
Holy Name Societies
St. Matthew's
Weather Forecast For Washington And Mississippi
Fair weather continues in Washington with cold nights and Sunday also cold. temperatures fall below freezing tonight. In Mississippi, fair conditions expected tonight with freezing temperatures, and Sunday turn fair with a slight warming trend.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mississippi
Gulf ports keep shipments steady amid rumor of cruiser
Mobile shippers report no delays. New Orleans and Galveston handle large weekly cargoes for the British Isles. Wireless station monitors rumors as a light cruiser may reach Gulf waters after a report of her presence in the Atlantic last week.
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Gulf
New Orleans
Galveston
British Isles
Atlantic
London
German light cruiser breaks British North Sea cordon
A captain reports a regular German light cruiser ran the British cordon in the North Sea after being held in the Atlantic. The log appears in shipping circles fueling calls for convoying merchant ships. The Admiralty confirms a disguised armed German mercantile vessel sighting in the North Atlantic on December 4.
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Associated Press
London
North Sea
Atlantic
North Atlantic
Recorder Tightens Milk Fines in Mobile
The Mobile recorder warned that future milk ordinance violators would face 25 dollars in fines. J E Cottrell was fined 10 dollars for adulterated milk, while Flix Allen claimed he sourced the milk from Cottrell. J J Watler was discharged as a first offense with water added by another agency.
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Mobile
D. H. Edington
Recorder’s Court
J. E. Cottrell
Flix Allen
Cottrell
J. J. Watler
Ite
Steel Corporation Posts Record High Unfilled Orders
United States Steel Corporation reports unfilled orders for the month ending November 20 reached 11,058,512 tons, up 1,013,282 tons from the prior month, marking a new record for the company.
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Steel Corporation
Associated Press
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Main Scene of War May Shift South
New York December 9 The Greece situation draws political and military interest as Central Powers aim to move Mackensen’s army toward the Entente Saloniki forces. King Constantine and Greek royalists oppose the Entente while Larissa gathers a strong army for rear attacks with Teutonic forces from the north. Russo Romanian fighting in eastern Wallachia continues with growing captures.
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New York
Greece
Central Powers
Von
Mackensen
Romania
E Entente
Saloniki
Constantine
Entente
Larissa
Wallachia
von Mackensen
Petrograd
Berlin Replies 100.0 in Seebeck inquiry
Berlin indicates the German reply to the American inquiry about the Seebeck incident. It notes the Seebeck ship was without lights or visible markings near a patrol area, suggesting ambiguity in identifying friends or foes. The note likely refers to the sinking of the armed British transport Gedek in the Mediterranean by a German submarine on October 12.
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Associated Preas
Berlin
London
Washington
Mediterranean
Sebeck
West Hartleey
Beulgr' Art topic to open lecture by Father Molloy
Fr. J. W. Molloy of the Cathedral will deliver the fourth Catholic laymen course lecture Sunday at 8 PM in Leet K. of C. Hallenstay. He surveys statuary masterworks and ethics of church statues, addressing exclusion and truth claims. Knights of Columbus Choral Club to sing selections from Thou and Ship from Toyland.
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J. W. Molloy
Father Molloy
Knights of Columbus Chora Club
George
Nevin
Toyland
Firefly
Teuton Forces Move to Punish Romania King
Dec 9 report says German forces invade and advance as part of a proclaimed campaign against Romania. The dispatch urges the people to stay united and continue the resistance despite the bold move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumania
Associated Press
Baton Rouge Banker Missing. McCausland Family Sues
Mr A Doherty and Mr C Byrd Jr arrive in Mobile at the Battle House to pursue leads on the Baton Rouge banker reported missing since November 16. Doherty believes the banker drowned in the Tensas river or swamps, citing no family motive or financial distress.
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A. Doherty
William McCausland
Baton Rouge
Ac. C. Byrd, Jr
Louisiana
McCausland
Mobile
Battle House
Tensas River
Doherty
Mr. Doherty
Local Telephone Leader Honored in Chicago
Mr. W. H. Bryant, chairman of Mobilg Carnival tion, attended a United Sta Independent Home Telephone Station convention. His absence from the city this week kept him away, though he was described as a theater asset and a key telephone association official yesterday.
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United Sta Independent Home Telephone Station
W. H. Bryant
Mobilg Carnival Tion
Thera Garete
Bryant
Pscoen
The
Telephone Association
Erday
Russians Attack at Multiple Points Take Two Heights
Russian forces assault the northern sector at several points and seize two strategic heights as part of a broader campaign. The operation appears forming a major push with continued activity noted in the area.
Mobile banking president missing in mudbank disappearance
Mr McCausland, president of Capital City Bank, vanished amid a Mudbank disappearance near Mobile. Baton Rouge lawyer Byrd notes the body’s absence fits reports, while Pinkerton operatives are denied. researchers seek a $5,000 reward for the body.
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Capital City Bank
McCausland
Mobile
Doherty
Byrd
Baton Rouge
Pinkerton
Butter Drops 3-Cent Cut at Elgin Board Meet
Butter prices were reduced by 3 cents at the Elgin Board of Trade session, aligning with the national basic price. P. B. Millard, a Justice Department agent, attended and interviewed members amid a federal probe into food prices. The Elgin quote stood at 37 cents, down from 40 cents a week prior.
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Elgin Board
Wensee
Elgin Board of Trade
Srhich
P. BR. Millard
Department Justice
Igre
Harbor Committee to Meet Next Week for Harbor Upgrades
Through state harbor commission contacts, Mobile member Mr J Rich arranged a committee meeting for next week. Rich said he wrote Blair of Tuscaloosa and Crawford of Birmingham about the gathering and planned to hold it in Mobile. The Rich Crawford Blair trio will revisit the Buck proposal and similar harbor improvement plans.
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State Harbor Commission
J. €. Rich
Mobile
Commission
Rich
Messrs
F. G. Blair
Tuscaloosa
George Crawford
Birminghham
Messrs. Rich
Crawford
Blair
Buck
Community Christmas Tree Planned for Bienville Square
The annual community Christmas tree event in Bienville Square will be directed by Home Economics with Mrs. James R. Hagan and Miss Elizabeth Fondée in charge of arrangements. The fountain will be lit as a tree on Christmas Eve. A Christmas music program is arranged by a committee including Mrs. F. P. Davis, Miss Janie Summersen, Mrs. Julius Goldstein and Mrs. C. Shuford.
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Bienville Square
Home Economics In
James R. Hagan
Elizabeth Fondée
Arravats
F. P. Davis
Janie Summersen
Julius Goldstein
Banquets Highlight Spring Hill College Seniors
Members of the A B and B S classes at Spring Hill College celebrated annual banquets today at the Battle House. A list of attendees from both classes shows officers and members from diverse cities while athletes who carried the Purple and White were praised as the term ends and diplomas approach in June.
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Battle House
A. B
B.S
Spring Hill College
A. S
B. S
In Petrograd Bulletin on Bucharest Front
A Reuters dispatch reports that a Petrograd organ warns against allowing the enemy to winter in Bucharest direction and along the Danube, arguing it would let the foe settle in winter positions and gain access to Romania’s rich supplies for months.
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Associated Press
London
Reuter
Petrograd
Bucharea
Rumania
Danube
Calis for Action Against Greece
A Reuters dispatch quotes Vremya condemning Entente policy. It accuses Athens authorities of acting under German influence while King Constantine wages war, questioning recognition of Athens as legitimate government.
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London
Reuters Petrograd
Vremya
the Entente
Constansey
Athens
Novoe Vremya
Germany
Set
Verdun Front Hit by Artillery Fire In Night Fighting
Paris dispatch reports artillery fighting on the Verdun front lasting into night. The war office notes no other important developments elsewhere.
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Verdun
Paris
Verdun Front
War Office
Russian Attacks Press Front in Car Forests and Borna Vicinity
Berlin reports strong Soviet offensives in the Car forests and north of Borna Water, with gains at heavy cost. Attacks also advanced into the Trotus valley as Russians pushed forward despite heavy losses.
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Berlin
Sayville
War Office
Borna Wate
Trotus
Rumanians Retreat as Russian Traps Press Flank
Russian official reports unceasing hostilities in the war province with Rumanians retreating. Russian traps on the Rumanians' flank press the advance as the conflict continues.
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Petrograd
London
Satsuma Oranges in Heavy Demand Here
Demand for Satsuma oranges is rising with buyers snapping up fruit as it arrives at the Gulf Coast Exchange. Manager Evan Davis says shipments to Cincinnati are being arranged, but each carload is quickly purchased locally.
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Satsuma
Evan & Davis
Gulf Coast Duce Exchange
Exchange
Cincinnati
Josh Car
Danish Steamer Amone Four Reported Near Sui Coast
An Associated Press summary from London reports the Danish steamship Amone Four in distress after the sinking of the Danish Sigurd, a 2419 ton vessel, with British steamship activity noted amid wartime dangers.
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AMONE
Sui
Associated Press
London
Lloyd's
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Mobile Carnival Association
Chicago
Harbor Committee
Square
BE. C. de la Moriniere
Ruhlman
G. A. Rittmeyer
B. C
Mr. Bryant
A. R.christovich
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T. M
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