Austria's Reply to U S ison Way Recall Case Ends Briefly
In circuit court Judge Samuel Browne granted Laz Schwarz the writ of mandamus to restrain Probate Judge Price Williams from acting on a recall petition against Schwarz. The ruling, final, limited to legal aspects, followed a petition filed by Peter G. Jackson and John Case with 172 signatures. The respondents appealed to the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel B. Browne
Laz Schwarz
Price Williams, Jr
Probate
John Case
Peter G. Jackson
Supreme Court
Allies in Greece Occupy New Fronts as War Eases
A Serbian division escorting 18,000 Austrian POWs arrived at Tirana and Elbassan in Albania. Greek Bulgarian frontier zone extends two kilometers. On the Macedonian front a lull follows Anglo French retirement north of Saloniki. General Haig succeeds Field Marshal French as British commander.
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Paris
Tirana
Elbassan
Albania
Janina
Havas
Sofia
Greece
Bulgaria
London
Athens
Saloniki
City Bank Deal Wins Stockholder Approval
National City Bank sale of its business to First National Bank of Mobile was approved by stockholders in a November 19 meeting at the old First National Bank building. Vote stood 5656 to 113 with 200 present. directors' resignations were rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National
National City Bank
First National Bank of Mobile
First National Bank
George J. Sullivan
Sullivan & Stallworth
Harry C. Pegues
Italian Destroyer Intrepido Sunk by Mine in Adriatic
The Italian destroyer Intrepido and transport Re Umberto were sunk by drifting mines in the Adriatic. Most crew members were saved. forty aboard the transport and three on the destroyer per a semi official note. Convoys with escorts reportedly reached Albanian ports with landings ordered.
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Rome
Paris
Adriatic Sea
Threats to Egypt Grow With Damascus Railway Advance
Rome reports the Turko-German threat to Egypt is growing more serious as a Damascus to Egyptian frontier railway nears completion by February. Military experts say double tracking could enable rapid concentration of up to half a million troops with supplies at the Egyptian border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Rome
Damascus
Sinai Peninsula
War at a Glance Reports Austro Hungarian Reply and Suez Plans
Austro Hungary replies to the American note on Ancona. Vienna's reply not officially confirmed by Washington. Rome reports a Turco German push toward Suez and Egypt with 300 000 Turkish troops mobilized. Turkish forces gain on Kut el Amara, artillery allegedly sinks a British monitor. Paris notes Bank of England gold near a record.
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Austro-Hungary
Ancona
Hense
London
Washington
Vienna
Rome
Suez Canal
Egypt
Damascus
Sinai Peninsula
Kut-el-Amara
Tigris
Constantinople
Paris
Bank of Tea
Haig Succeeds French as British Commander in France
Field Marshal Sir John French is relieved and General Sir Douglas Haig takes command of British forces in France and Flanders. Haig, nine years younger, led the first army since the expeditionary force landed and now assumes the overall role, with French becoming commander-in-chief in the United Kingdom.
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France
London
John French
Douglas Haig
Flanders
Manchester Guardian
Haig
French
Nergy
House of Commons
United Kingdom
Marshal French
Duke of Connaught
Seventh
Hussars
Sudan
India
Africa
Colesburg
England
Aldershot
Joffre
Mons
The
Marne
Native Chapelle
Five Residences Burned in City Fire on Dexter Avenue
Fire began at 10 30 Thursday morning at 108 Dexter Avenue the home of George L Clinton and destroyed five houses while badly damaging two others Insurance covered building losses but household goods losses were small Fire spread via wind and sparks to nearby blocks and a Catherine Street bungalow sparking further damage No casualties reported and officials traced origin as unknown with several hundred spectators and local students nearby
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George L. Clinton
Dexter Avenue
Catherine Street
Government
McCosker
Leinkauf- School
John Freend
Phillip Cosminsky
A Festorazzi
J. Feibleman
Clinton
Ora Cowan
F. A. Cirlot
C. W. Smith
Anna Moore
Charles DeLage
R. D. Watters
I. Fried
Prohibition cases end with mixed verdicts in city court
Harry L. Minté was acquitted after arrest for possessing prohibited liquor. Walter R. Johnson paid a $50 fine plus costs for violation. Clinton Ford and Clarence Collins were acquitted in the inferior criminal court. Reuben Williams and Chas Medicus were also acquitted of liquor possession charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Minté
Walter R. Johnson
Clinton Ford
Clarence Collins
Puckett
Holcombe
Reuben Williams
Chas. Medicus
Weather Ahead: Cloudy With Rain Likely This Weekend
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions with possible rain tonight and Friday, turning colder with a cold wave Friday. Winds strengthen from the south Friday, then shift to the northwest across Alabama and Mississippi.
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Mobile
Alabama
Mississippi
California Tourist Seeks Gulf Coast Route Information
A Los Angeles resident asks the Old Spanish Trail Association for the best eastward route from New Orleans to reach Gulf Coast regions. Officials advise the best current path runs through central Mississippi and Alabama into west Florida, with cautions about ferries and rough stretches in Baldwin County and other segments.
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California
Pacific Coast
Gulf Coast
Old Spanish Trail Association
Arthur Cc. Kimball
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Kall
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
Baldwin County
Ala
O ‘Coast
Southern Congress Seeks National Chamber of Agriculture
Delegates to the Southern Commercial Congress approve creating a semi official national chamber of agriculture modeled after the German landtschaft and backed by a rural credit system organized by borrowers. Speakers urge expansion of foreign trade, especially with South America, and better ships for American commerce.
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National Chamber of Agriculture
Charleston
8 .C
Southern Commercial Congress
Association of Southern Commissioners of Agriculture
Chamber of Agriculture
America
South America
Sweet
All
Ruge
Fletcher
Ollette
House committees advance war tax extension plan debate
At noon the finance committee authorized a favorable report on the war tax extension resolution. The House debated extending emergency revenue laws as Ways and Means filed a report arguing the tariff heightens treasury deficit under war conditions. Judiciary and other committees organized for the 64th congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
House
Ways and Means
Treasury
Judiciary
Momiputes
United States Demands Action Over Ancona Sinking
The United States rejects Austria's reply on the Ancona sinking as weak and unacceptable. Officials warn that a poor Austrian answer could threaten diplomatic relations and may lead to a crisis if the US demand for denunciation of the act and compensation is not met. The Vienna note reportedly questions blaming the submarine commander and hints at a broader legal interpretation. Continued on Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Teuton
Austria
Lansing
Ancona
London
Amsterdam
United States
Wilson
Vienna
Austria Confirms Submarine Commander's Ancona Action
Vienna reports the Austro Hungarian admiralty fully approves the submarine commander who sank the Italian steamer Ancona. It says the officer reported promptly and acted to prevent the Ancona from escaping, and would not be faulted unless instructions were violated. It notes American lives were lost with regret and hints disavowal by Austria unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Berlin
London
Ancona
Admiralty
No-Title Fragment Reflects Austrian Naval Humiliation Debate
A fragment quotes a sentiment that only an extremely grave case could justify humiliating a naval officer at the demand of a foreign power, reflecting Austrians’ strong stance on national honor and military dignity.
Funeral notices for Zundel Graham Wilson families
Notices list deaths and funeral details for Marie Louise Konstan Zundel Virginia Frances Graham and Henry Maury Wilson. Dates show December 1915 or 1916 with services at First Christian and Renman Lutheran churches and Magnolia Cemetery in Graham. Interments follow at Magnolia Cemetery.
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Zundel
Marie Louise Konstanzer
Charles F. Zundel
Friends of the
Sigmund Schettler
St. Ann Street
Ming
Renman Lutheran Church
Magnolia Cemetery
Graham
Virginia Frances
T. J. Graham
Edgar E. Gran Hyland
Spring Hill
First Christian Church
Magnolia Cemestery
Wilson
Henry Maury
Charleston Street
Lost and Found Classified Notice Fragments
Lost female dog named Kate, liver and white, answers to Kate. Owner Frank M. Ladd Jr at Government Street. Also item lost a small padlock with initials D.S. on key ring. Reward offered for return. Contact D Neilson or Fred Nel for details.
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Kate
Rews
Frank M. Ladd, Jr
Government Street
Awvli
Ward
Jack
D.S
Acee
D. Neilson
Fred Nel
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City Bank
R. L. Douglas
Athesitan Lodge
Dexter Ave
Gulf
Great Britain
Bryan
William J. Bryan
James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Chattanooga
Norfolk
Baltimore
Mr. Bryan
Congress
South Carolina
Senate
Poale
Austria-Hungary
Associated Press
McGhe Reeset
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