November exports surge. Mobile imports reach Cuba molasses
Imports through Mobile rose in November led by Cuban molasses shipments totaling 75,532 dollars as new figures show port activity climbing from October and November 1915. Exports also climbed to 2,563,151 dollars with cotton the leading export and England and other nations accounting for the substantial value.
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Mobile
Cuba
Gures Made
Publhe Custom House
Ember
Fainst
England
Secretary to Be Chosen by Fair Directors
Arthur D. Davis was elected on the board of fair directors at a meeting last night succeeding Marshal Turner who resigned. A secretary was expected but the board was not ready to name a man, with several applicants present all Mobilian except W F Barrett of Jackson Tennessee who spoke in support of his candidacy. The discussion occurred in executive session.
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Arthur D. Davis
Board of Fair Directors
Marshal Turner
Board of Fair-Directors
W. F. Barrett
Jackson, Tenn
November City Health Report Highlights Low White Death Rate
The city health officer reports November’s white death rate at 6.55 with ten infectious diseases and no typhoid fever cases, though one death from typhoid began the month prior. Two officers were charged with drunken conduct but the mayor said the drunkenness charge was not proven.
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Mobilke
A. Mohr
Heavy Russian Attacks Renewed in Carpathians and Moldavia
Russian forces renewed heavy assaults in the wooded Carpathians and along the Moldavia frontier of Rumania. The Austro German army captured Mizél on the Ploechti to Buzeu railway, and Urziceni was occupied.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Sayville
Carpathians
Moldavia
Rumania
War Office
Mizél
Ploechti
Buzeu
Urziceni
German Peace Terms Seek Restoration of Prewar Status
Berlin proposals report restoration of Belgium and French occupied areas in return for German colonies with independent Poland and Lithuania, aiming to settle Balkan questions. Dispatches say terms may not trigger an immediate conference but could convene belligerents to discuss a peace basis.
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Associated Press
Washington
Berlin
Germany
Poland
Lithuania
Belgium
France
Balkan
Salvation Army seeks Christmas aid for Mobile poor
Adjutant Munselle appeals to Mobile residents to donate funds and food baskets for at least two hundred needy families. He says demand is higher but contributions are slower this year and each basket will provide a week’s provisions. Donations can be made at local street collection points.
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Salvation Army
Adant Munselle
Mobile
Adjutant
Gome
Children beg for shoes coats at Santa letters
Two youngsters visited The Item office to request help for Christmas. One letter asks for shoes coats and a coat for a family of a mother and children. the other mentions siblings ages 13 11 and 8 and a sister with Mama to work.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Mama
Man Killed in Auto Crash and Burglar Chokes Wife
A report notes a fatal auto accident occurring Monday near the same time a burglar confronted and choked his wife in a futile attempt to take Tecoe. No further details available.
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Mio Insensi
Tecoe
Plans for 1917 fair improvements announced
Suggestions include 2000-seat bleacher section near the race track a machinery exhibits building a dog show building and an auditorium for conventions. Full committee reports were not completed at last night’s meeting and directors will meet soon to finalize the secretary selection and 1917 fair plans.
Cold Tonight but Warmer Wednesday Forecast
The article notes a chilly night with frost near 35 degrees and a forecast of fair tonight then warmer on Wednesday. It mentions moderate west and northwest winds and that snow has fallen as far south as Tennessee while rain falls east of the Mississippi.
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Tennessee
Gulf States
Middle Atlantic
Mississippi River
Weather Today Notes From Washington DC
Today’s weather reports predict fair conditions in Alabama and Mississippi with interior freezing temperatures. Forecasters warn of heavy frost along coastlines and a Wednesday of fair skies and milder temperatures in both states.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alabama
November Police and Health Report Detailing Fines and Dismissals
The November report shows $2,987.50 in fines from the recorder's court and 592 prisoners arrested. Mayor Pillans approves dismissal of Officer Chandler and Officer Pierce for conduct unbecoming, amid graft charges. Health notes record death rates, sanitation work, meat milk inspections, and multiple fines for watered milk and high bacterial counts.
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Recorder’s Court
Harry Pillans
William Chandler
David L. Pierce
Mattress Factory Burns at Center and Lambert
A mattress factory owned by Mr. W. E. F. McDuffy at the Corner of Center and Lambert streets was damaged by fire at 10:30 this morning. The blaze is believed to have started from a gasoline engine used to drive the machinery. the dwelling of Mr. McDuffy was damaged but saved.
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Center
Lambert Streets
W. EF. McDuffy
McDuffy
Failure of Teutonic Attacks in Romania Reported
Petrograd dispatches report the failure of Teutonic assaults in Romania, according to an eight o'clock war office communication. The missive notes that German forces faced setbacks and could not break defenses.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Dec
Romania
Eee
War Office
Russian Front Shifts Reported as Romania Outlook Improves
A dispatch from Rome via wireless indicates Petrograd has retired some divisions from Romania and redeployed them to other fronts. The Romanian situation is described as more favorable for the Entente.
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Toondon
Rome
Petrograd
Rumania
Ente
Bulgars lose five posts on Vardar front to French forces
Paris reports five small Bulgarian posts on the right bank of the Vardar river on the Macedonian front have been occupied by French forces. Operations north of Monastir are slowed by heavy snow.
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Associated Press
Paris
Vardar
Monastir
Greek King Playing For Time Says Amsterdam Dispatch
Amsterdam critic Count Revention says King Constantine seeks only to gain time for Germany to concentrate a relieving force. It remains uncertain whether Greek supplies will last long enough to permit German aid.
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Associated Press
London
Amsterdam
the Times
Count Revention
Constantine
German attack near Des Loges road repelled by French fire
German forces launched an assault on the Des Loges road edge near Les Signy south of the Somme. The war office said the advance was halted by French curtain fire, preserving the line.
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Associated Press
Paris
Des Loges Road
Lessigny
Somme
War Office
Allied air raids reported on Belgium fronts
The Telegraaf in Amsterdam via London says Allied forces carried out significant air raids on Belgium targets. About a dozen planes reached Zeebrugge where anti aircraft defenses engaged them vigorously.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
London
Telegraaf
Belgium
Zeebrugge
Teutons Press Ahead in Rumania and Fronts
New York dispatch reports Teutonic forces advancing in eastern Wallachia while Rumanians retreat to form a defensive line along the Buzeu river near Moldavia. Petrograd notes failures on the Moldavian frontier and in northeastern Wallachia as Austro German units press toward Buzeu. On the Franco-Belgian front Germans attacked Des Loges wood south of the Somme but were repulsed from advanced positions. In London the Foreign Office under A. J. Balfour is addressing the Greek problem and related steps.
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New York
Wallachia
Buzeu River
Moldavia
Petrograd
Wallachian
Buzeu
Des Loges Wood
Somme
Paris
A. J. Balfour
Aia
Water Works Department Criticized For Poor Debt Collection
City Commission approved a plan to investigate the water works department over unpaid water rents and debts. Auditor A Demony urged stronger collection and criticized lax practices, noting losses and missed tracks. Street department employees petitioned for a 25 cent daily wage increase. Continued on Page Two.
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City Water Works Department
A. Demony
City Commission
Lyons
Pillans
Demony
Street Department
Greek King Orders General Mobilization Advices Say
Ex change Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen cites Swiss advices that King Constantine of Greece has ordered a general mobilization amid rising tensions in Europe. The report notes Switzerland relayed the instruction through Swiss officials to London reporters.
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Switzerland
Associated Press
London
Copenhagen
Constantine
Greece
Judge Semmes to Lose Voice if He Recovers
Mrs Elektra Semmest on behalf of Judge Oliver J. Semmes of Mobile reports the judge cannot speak due to vocal chord illness. Family says he is slowly improving and hopes for recovery.
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Oliver J. Semmes
City Court of
Mobile
Electra Semmeston
Opposite Views on Peace Offer Split Diplomsats Both Sides
German quarters claim peace proposals are timed to avert spring campaigning and test Entente will. Entente diplomats call the move a double ploy to influence neutrals and show German resolve, following Bucharest’s fall.
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Entente
Teutonic
Romania
Germany
Bucharest
British official doubts German peace proposal as negotiation basis
In London a pessimistic note prevails about the German terms. An official told the Associated Press he doubts the proposals will serve as a basis for negotiation. The Foreign Office said it cannot discuss peace terms until received. The British government stance echoes that of former leaders on the matter.
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London
Associated Press
Foreign Office
Germany and Allies Aim for Immediate Peace Talks
Germany and its allies propose entering peace negotiations at once. Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg met today with representatives of the United States Spain and Switzerland who were asked to convey the proposals to hostile governments. The proposals seek a lasting peace and are to be presented to the Vatican after transmission.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Sayville Vielen
Germany
von Bethmann-Hollweg
United States
Spain
Switzerland
Vatican
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