Plans Submitted for Mobile Harbor Front Improvements
The State Harbor Commission will meet in Mobile December 19 at 2 p.m. in Bank of Mobile rooms to discuss harbor front plans. Attending are George Gordon Crawford of Birmingham and F. G. Blair of Tuscaloosa with Mr. J. Rich of the commission. Proposals include E. J. Buck's terminal plan as part of the commission's efforts to finalize property deals and move to real work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Harbor Commission
Bank of Mobile
George Gordon Crawford
Birmingham
F. G. Blair
Tuscaloosa
J. ©. Rich
Messrs
Rich, Crawford
Blair
E. J. Buck
Sve
Agen Nrie
Commission
Meeners Sea Committee
Gus
Rich
Cochrane Elected President of Local School Board
John T. Cochrane was elected president of the Board of School Commissioners succeeding Harry Hartwell. Daniell McCall was named vice president, both choices unanimous. Hartwell pledged continued effort for the schools and rotation in office was approved. The board discussed county funding, bids for turpentine leases and timber rights, and set Christmas holidays December 22 to January 2 with the next meeting scheduled for Friday at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Cochrane
Board of School Commissioners
Harry 'F. Hartwell
Daniell’. McCall
Cochrane
Hartwell
Clee Tees
Palter Pillans
Land Committee
Finance Committee
Entente Ambassadors See Germany Peace Proposals
Washington dispatch says Entente embassies expect Germany to make proposals and not be flatly rejected after examination. Allies likely to reply with suggested terms, possibly prompting a formal statement from their side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Mobilians to Take Part in Religious and Educational Meeting
Rabbi A G Moses of Congregation Shaarai Shemayim and Mr Herbert A Feiberman join the program of the Jewish Religious and Educational Association convention in Birmingham December 27 28 29 and 30. The event draws attendees from Mobile Tuscaloosa Montgomery Selma Demopolis Anniston Gadsden Bessemer Talladega and Decatur with professors and educators presenting remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Moses
Congregation
Shaarai Shemayim
Herbert A. Feiberman
Jewish Religious and Educational Association
Birmingham
Moses
Feibelman
Alabama
Mobile
Tuscaloosa
Montgomery
Selma
Demopolis
Anniston
Gadsden
Bessemer
Talladega
Tuscum Deéecatur
J. Morgenstern
Brew
Hebrew Union College
Cincinnati
Meyer
Troy
Hortense Jacobam
Ida Gelders
Mingham
HH. A. Feiberman
B. F. Ezekiel
Lottie Caplan
Annie Shapiro
Pauline Hausman
Ed. Opie
Swine Exhibit Plans Discussed At Gulf Coast Duroc Breeders Meeting
Plans for the next swine exhibit at the Gulf Coast Fair will be laid today at a meeting of the Gulf Coast Duroc Hog Breeders Association. The meeting at the Cawthon Hotel assembles at 3 o clock in the assembly room. Members are invited to submit suggestions for improving the exhibit and these will be read and forwarded to a special committee to draft next years plans.
Expert on Links Oversees Mobile Course Construction
Donald J. Ross, famed golf links expert, arrived in the city to supervise the construction of the new Mobile Country Club course. He plans to oversee the laying of the links and organize the work for completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald J. Ross
Galf Links
Mobile Country Club
Alleged Sail Blower In Here
Lon A. Wilson known as L A Lively was brought to Mobile by Detective Wilmer Pearson on burglary charges tied to the Standard Oil safe robbery. Detective Warren Burch sought W E Thompson in Jackson Miss for the same crime. Wilson denied involvement and admitted blowing safes in Springfield Illinois. A jail break attempt at Gulfport was found with a saw in the floor. case set for December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon A. Wilson
L.A. Lively
Mobile
Wilmer V. Pearson
Mobile Police’ Force
Standard Oil Company
Warren Burch
Jackson
Miss
W. E. Thompson
Wilson
Pearson
Thompson
Gulf and Ship Island
Dutcher
Springfield
New Orléans
Long
New Orleans
Detective’ Bureau
van Liew
Gulfport
Yegg
Recorder’s Court
Dr Koo Urges Trade Shifts After War in Address
Dr Wellington Koo, Chinese minister to the United States, told the Southern Commercial Congress in Norfolk that after the war the United States must seek non European markets to sustain its export trade. He warned that belligerents’ war effort will shift to commerce and demand for American goods will fall, noting no sinister motives behind American influence. Officials Peters and Phillips spoke on foreign trade and foreign service as the congress closes its eighth annual session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Associated Press
Norfolk
Wellington Koo
Southern Commercial Congress
The
Commercial Congress
New York Plans Movie Hall of Fame in Central Park
A major film company heads plan a movie hall of fame in Central Park New York. The proposed building would cost 1 million dollars with a matching endowment to archive contemporary films and milestones for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movie Hall OF Fame
New York
Planne
Fiim
Central Park
Weather outlook for today and Friday nationwide
The weather service report says cold conditions in the southeast with rain or snow in the far south. Frigid air spreads north with possible precipitation in the interior. Friday brings warmer conditions south and partly cloudy skies elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postwar ties and foreign service training topics at congress
Peace and road development, water power potential, and Southern opportunity after the war framed afternoon sessions. The closing session to hear messages from Panamanian minister Belisari Porras Argentine ambassador Romulo S Naon Cuban minister Carlos Manuel de Cespedes. Secretary Peters forecast postwar American manufacturers would compete equally abroad. Secretary Phillips urged training for foreign service entrants in schools and colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Belisari Porras
Panama
Romulo 8. Naon
Argentine
Carlos Manual de Cespedes
Cuba
Peters
Phillips
Foreign Service
Riots as Teutons Press Lithuanian Deportations
Wireless Press reports forcible deportations of Lithuanian peasants to Germany sparked revolts across Lithuania. A major uprising occurred in Samogitian Suwalki with peasants armed by hatchets attacking a German enrollment commission. Other districts saw peasants flee to forests and marshes, burning railways and telegraph lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berne
Germany
Lithuania
Samogitian
Suwalki
President Wins One West Virginia Elector
Charleston dispatch reports West Virginia official count nearly complete shows President Wilson will receive one electoral vote despite Hughes carrying the state by 2 721. Republican elector H A Scott defeated, Orlando Depue the Democrat, with woman suffrage winning by a larger margin than the 1912 prohibition amendment. Total votes for the amendment reach 62 540.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Charles E. Hughes
West Virginia
Wilson
A. Scott
J. W. Dawson
Orlando Depue
Warfare in Romania Edges Closer at Buzeu Front
News from New York reports ongoing operations on the Romanian front as Field Marshal von Mackensen pushes forward despite poor roads. Germany’s navy notes the area south of Bucharest to the Cherna voda line cleared, while Romania evacuations in southern Wallachia near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
York
Germany
Rumania
Marshal von Mackensen
Buzeu
Berlin
Teutonic
Wallachia
Great Wallachia
Bucharest-Tchernavoda
Dickens tract sells for 200000 near Chickasabogue creek
The 8000 acre land tract along Telegraph road and Mobile River changed hands from R. Burgess to John Everett and wife and Frank T. Boykin of Mobile and Calvert for 200000 dollars. Cash posted 100000 with a 100000 mortgage. Pine timber sold to Lindsey Lumber and Export Company for 37250. Charles C. Dickens originally owned the tract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
Chickasabogue Creek
therTelegraph Road
Mobile River
Ite
R. Burgess
John Everett
Frank T. Boykin
Mobile and Calvert
Ala
Matt Orner
Gaillara
England Weighs Arming Merchant Ships Reported
London dispatch reports that the British government is considering arming merchant ships amid wartime dangers. The move would affect convoy protection and maritime trade policy as officials assess risks and strategic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Contempt Speeding Case Involves Courthouse Chase
Neal faced contempt and speeding charges after passing a street car discharging passengers. He claimed haste to reach the courthouse to avoid a contempt fine and admitted violating traffic laws. The proceedings also reference a separate theft of $11 from Dr A W Thompson’s office at 607 1 2 Dauphin Street and a related bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sdke
Teutonic Progress in Rumania Reported by Berlin
Berlin reports progress along the Romanian front with Teutonic forces advancing through Wallachia south of the Bucharest to Tchernovaeda line. The army expansion is noted in a supplementary estimate, boosting forces to four million. The message cites official confirmation from Berlin via Sayville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teuton
Rumania
Associated Press
Berlin
Sayville
Teutonic
Great Wallachia
Bucharest
Tchernavoeda
Tesg Sith
An Ogaoh
An Argonne
Owar
Bulgarian Front Halts Serbian Advance in Macedonian Sector
Bulgarian troops on the Macedonian front repulsed another Serbian attempt to advance. The war Office announced today from Berlin via Bayville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halled
Savs Bergan
Associated Press
Berlin
Bayville
War Office
Entente reshuffle in Mediterranean sparks Greece policy debate
London reports indicate no clear official reason for Admiral du Fournet's replacement by Kal Gauchet as commander in chief of Entente forces in the Mediterranean. Dispatches note Venizelist troops disembarking at Hermopolia, with Royalists held by British forces. The Cyclades may soon come under the national government with a new governor expected to land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
du Fournet
Entente
Mediterranean
Kal Gauchet
Iilisa Cowasen
Greece
Cameri
Sivouc
Briand
Hermopolia
Syria
Roops
Cyclades
Gulf Coal Company Plans a Barge Line
Articles filed in probate court detail Gulf Coal Company plans to engage in coal buying and selling and to operate a barge line on the Alabama coast Mobile bay and Mississippi Sound. Incorporators include A. B. Orr James F. Johnston H. J. Crocker and W. M. Johnston with officers Johnston president Crocker treasurer and Johnston secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coal Company
Alabama
Mobile Bay
Mississippi Sound
A. B. Orr
New Orleans
Mobile
J. Wb. Dortch
Orr & Laubenheimer
James F. Johnston
H. Js. Crocker
W. M. Johnston
James ¥. Johnston
H. Wb. Crocker
Launch Rope Severs His Leg at Lizard Creek
Walter Calloway was entangled by a rope while making a towline to a raft near the mouth of Lizard Creek. The rope severed his right leg, and he was brought to Mobile by launch Rernice and rushed to the Inge hospital. his condition is listed as critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter’ Calloway
Calloway
Lizard Creek
Mobile
Ingearium
Cold Freeze Ahead as Weather Bureau Issues Special Forecast
Early forecast for warmer weather was canceled when Washington sent a special forecast predicting colder air. The local weather office issued a southward freeze warning, indicating a significant drop in temperatures by morning and potential frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flere
Freeze
Weather Bureau
Bureau
Washington
President weighs act on peace notes and Entente response
The transmittal raises questions if the President will act against or endorse the peace proposals. He may express hope for peace consideration and movement toward a League of Nations role. It notes possible steps to gauge Entente temper and forward the German note without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Japanese stance on peace and Entente as war neared end
A fragment notes Japan saying they do not take peace from the Germans and expressing belief the Entente allies would have to negotiate to the end. The wording is unclear and reflects wartime sentiment.
Paris Premier Denunciation Continues
A Paris premier denounces policy in a continuing speech, with further remarks anticipated on page three of the edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bir
Wire Thieves Cut Copper From Poles Stolen 125 Pounds
Deputy Sheriff Lloyd Lewis reported to Sheriff Holcombe that wire thieves cut heavy copper from long distance phone line poles. About 125 pounds were taken. The culprits are described as expert climbers and have been active for about four months, with wire thefts increasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Lewis Reed
W. BH. Holcombe
Prichard
Night Watchman Shot at Cameron's Mill
Henry Roma, a night watchman, was shot at Cameron's mill by an assailant identified as a Black man named 1g Shor. The victim was found injured and transported for treatment. authorities launched an investigation into the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Roma
Cameron's Mill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sas
Surieet
J. 1. Cochrane
Whitlooks
Ambassadors Sharp
Oak Page
Opa
Mobilians
St. Louis
Standard Oil Co
DR. Koo
China
U. S
South’s
Teutons
Romania
Lindsey Lumber Co
BY Sattan
Gonne
Cedonia
Athens
Expression Prom
Tokio
Zeae
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!