Alabama approves rail rate increases and bond issue plan
The Alabama Public Service Commission grants thirty one percent increases for eight groups and allows January implementation with possible further orders. A state campaign committee to promote the proposed bond issue will be announced in Sunday papers, with most counties included. State Auditor Allgood seeks AG guidance on motor vehicle license commissions. Schools plan clean-up day exercises and speeches by local leaders across the state, with Good Roads and Arbor Day set for January 21.
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Alabama
Central of
Western Railway
Niger
M. C. Allgood
Apto
William L
Tomorn
William F. Feagin
Department of Education
President Wilson Arrives in Columbus for Addresses
President Wilson arrives in Columbus to deliver two addresses and attend a reception at the state capitol. Guards line the route, and a simple reception is planned with remarks by local officials. He plans to depart for Washington after the day’s events.
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Columbus
Wilson
State Capitol
Gifford Pinchot
William P. Tracy
Columbus Chamber of E
Ohio
Tumulty
Luncheon to Governor Honors Mobile Leaders at Parlor C
Governor Charles Henderson attended a luncheon in Parlor C at Battle House hosted by M Dermott and A Staples with 14 others. Toastmaster Richard V Taylor led speakers praising Mobile’s citrus industry and the Satsuma celebration while saluting local leaders and harbor prospects.
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Battle House
M. Dermott
A. Staples
Bank of Mobile
Iw. B. A
Richard V.taylor
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Taylor
Guv. Henderson
Henderson
Mobile
Harry Pillans
Pillans
Satsuma
Dr. Winberg
Piney Woods
W. M. Clemens
The
Item
Kentucky
Haynes McFadden
Banker
Atlanta
John C. O'Connell
Tribune
O. F. E. Winberg
Horticultural Society
Satsumas
George A. Maloney
Governor Henderson
Alabama
C. Irvine
J. H. Reichert
Grand Bay Land Company
Laz Schwarz
W. H. Reynolds
Saratoga
Courts Schedule: Motions and Amendments Set for December 13
In the courts before 11 a m Cunningham Hardware Company and others vs Mary E Kimball and others moves to set aside submission on accounts of L R Kimball administrator. George Harris vs Emma Edwards et al order of abatement set aside revival in name of widow and heirs. Co W Hempstead vs Adaline Chamberlain et al testimony ordered published amendments on bill and demurrers. John Berglin vs Harry L Misamore et al testimony ordered published.
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Thomas H. Smith
Cunningham Hardware Company Et al
Mary E. Kimball
L. R. Kimball
George Harris
Emma Edwards
Co. W. Hempstead
Adaline Chamberlain
John Berglin
Harry L. Misamore
Navy Yards to Build New Dreadnoughts Nos 43 and 44
Secretary Daniels announced contracts for battleships 43 and 44 awarded to New York and Mare Island yards. Bids were 7.69 million and 7.41 million dollars. Ships to be completed in 34 months with steady steel supply and no material delays.
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Washington
Daniels
New York
Mare Island Navy Yards
Mare Island
Wilson
Navy
Mobile Telephone and Telegraph Club Meeting Tonight
The Mobile Telephone and Telegraph Club will hold a business meeting this evening at the Bell Telephone Company office and then proceed to the Cawthon auto shop for a road in.
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Mobile Telephone and Telegraph Club
Bell Telephone Company
Cawthon
Weather and river forecasts for shipping routes
Moderate temperatures for 36 hour shipments in the north east and west regions. The Tombigbee river and branches show little change with a possible rise in the upper portion Saturday. A low over the north Atlantic coast brings strong winds to New York City up to 64 mph with 22 degree readings.
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Alabama
North Atlantic
New York City
Oklahoma
West Gulf
Great Lakes
South Atlantic
North Carolina
Jacksonville
Fla
Mobile
Albert Ashenberger
Irby Hurd Head Injury Improves After Friday
James F. Irby a 17 year old Barton Academy senior was kicked in the head during a Thursday football game at Kellys field Gov ernment street and Michigan avenue and rendered unconscious for hours He was taken to the Southern Infirmary where physicians treated him Friday reports say he is improving and recovery chances are bright He lives on t street near Topic avenue
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James F. Irby
Barton Academy
T Street
Topic Avenue
Kellys Field
Government Street
Michigan Avenue
Protected Cruiser Columbia Rejoins Service After Overhaul
The protected cruiser Columbia, out of commission in Philadelphia for ten years, sailed for the Panama Canal Zone to engage in maneuvers with other warships after a full overhaul from keel to fighting top, restoring her status as a fast warship of her class.
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Columbia
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Panama Canal Zone
General Gouraud Returns to Front Line Command
General H J E Gouraud who lost an arm at the Dardanelles and sustained other wounds has been assigned to command one of the armies at the front though he has barely recovered. He himself applied for employment again.
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Paris
H. J. E. Gouraud
Dardanelles
Fire precautions at Whistler yards underway by railroad crew
A Mobile and Ohio Railroad construction crew at Whistler shops is installing 49 large electric lights in the lower yard to deter incendiary fires, extending water mains, and implementing safety measures under Foreman Sweat. A mistrial was declared in Laura Anderson's prohibition case after the jury failed to reach a verdict following over twenty four hours deliberation.
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Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
Whistler
Sweat
Laura Anderson
O. J. Semmes
Tigers lead Junior Diversified League with 521 points
The Tigers hold top honors in the YMCA Junior Diversified League with 521 points while Athletics have 425 and Pirates 387. Red Sox trail with 308 as No Names top the night division with 196, Giants 161, Chi Fedg lead 145, and Pickaninnies 143. In Christie Norway the Nobel Peace prize will not be awarded this year following a prior nonaward.
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Tigers
Athletics
Pirates
Red Sox
Giants
Chi- Fedg
Pickaninnies
Heflin Introduces Cotton Statistics Bill in Congress
Representative Heflin of Alabama introduced a bill to require the census bureau to count all cotton used for all purposes. He argues existing data cover only spinners and promote speculation.
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Heflin
Washington
Alabama
Census Bureau
Sydney cruiser sighted near Tampa after arrival
The Australian cruiser Sydney, which arrived off Tampa on Wednesday, was still cruising near Egmont Key on Thursday. It is believed to be watching the Austrian steamer Borneo, in port since the war began, especially after confirmation that the Borneo has a full crew aboard.
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Tampa
Fla
Sydney
Egmont Key
Borneo
Latin American Return Business Visit Plan
The Latin American return visit committee says the first trip by Central and South American business leaders to the United States may be arranged. The plan aims to foster trade and strengthen economic ties with U.S. partners.
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New York
National Convention Dates Set After Orleans Event
From New Orleans on January 29, events follow the third National ae Trae Convention set to be held. The note places the gathering after the Orleans meeting and outlines the schedule.
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New Orleans
Ae Trae
Married by Proxy to Soldier Already Dead
In Paris a woman married by proxy on November 17 to Sergeant Joseph Conduche learns he was killed at Souchez on September 28, making the marriage legally invalid. Authorities will still grant the widow’s pension to the woman based on the sergeant’s intentions.
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Paris
Joseph Conduehe
Conduche
Souchez
Heald Manufacturing to Resume Naval Stores Work
Laurel Miss December 10 The Heald Manufacturing Company naval stores operators will resume operations next week after a shutdown since the start of the European war. Higher prices for naval stores and by products are cited as the basis for expected profitability.
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Laurel
Miss
Heald Manufacturing Company
Heald Company
Ab Adkins Recounts Ugliest Man With Red Whiskers
Ab Adkins recalls the ugliest man he knew who boasted red whiskers he kept proudly scented with perfumery each day.
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Ab Adkins
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