Mobile city split over state harbor bonds for terminal work
Two Mobile commissioners support the city guaranteeing interest on a bond issue for terminal improvements while a third stays quiet. The state harbor board delayed action and will invite a Dec 28 meeting with a definite city commitment on bond size. Lyons backs 600000, Schwarz favors bonds but cites plans, Pillans declines comment.
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Mobile
State Harbor Board
City Commission
P. J. Lyons
Schwarz
Laz Schwarz
Harry Pillans
Lyons and Schwarz
Special Committee To See Commission Formed
The committee to meet the city commission on December 28 includes chairman J C Rich and members F G Blair and G G Crawford. It retains the same personnel as the Buck and Nesbitt plans committee.
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J. C. Rich
F. G. Blair
G. G. Crawford
Buck and Nesbitt
Storm Warning Signals And Cold Wave Hit Town
A cold wave is expected to drop temperatures 20 to 30 degrees with rain and strong winds. Southeast to south winds shift to northwest tonight with clearing skies. Christ shoppers crowd stores despite unsettled weather as forecasts call for rain tonight and colder, then fair and colder Thursday. A high barometer area near Williston ND records 32 degrees.
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St. Louis
Cedar
Armoving
Williston
N. D
Burglars Steal Jewelry From J. W. Weber Store
Burglars forced entry at 56 South Street near Conti and took a lapel pin and jewelry valued at 75 dollars. Weber reported the break in occurred early this morning through a scar or by thieves using a cotto. A report of the burglary was made to the police and sheriffs department.
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JW. Weber
Conti
Weber
Police and Sheriffs de
Contests on Battlefields At Standstill
AP dispatch reports peace talks awaiting ally reply to Central Powers proposals. Western front quiet with Mackensen’s Romania drive nearing end. Franco-Belgian front calm after Verdun activity. Russian and AustroItalian fronts shown mainly artillery duels and skirmishes. Macedonia reports rain and fog with no major moves.
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Associated Press
New York
Europe
von Mackensen
Romania
Verdun
Macedonia
Ollinger & Bruce Dry Docks Superintendent Killed in Streetcar Crash
William Thompson 63 superintendent of Ollinger & Bruce Dry Docks died after being struck by a Government Street Loop streetcar No 4 on the west side track as he crossed Government street at Wilkinson Mobile. Motorman C M Bearden and Conductor A J Dedeaux were questioned and facing manslaughter charges. funeral set for Thursday at 10 am. Coroner notes skull fracture but no disfigurement. Thompson survived by widow and six children.
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Ollinger- Bruce Dry Docks
Government Street
Wilkinson
William Thompson
Ollinger & Bruce Dry Docks
Thompson
Roche & Burke
Hannon Avenue
Newbern and
Harris
North Street
C. M. Bearden
A. J. Dedeaux
Recordr
Bagdad
Fla
Mobile
Oe Lodge No. 24
Knights of Pythias
Woodmen of the World
Lewis Thomp
K. Williams
G. A. Thomas
N. R. Clarke
Thomas
Automobile Club Meeting Tonight at Battle House Parlor C
President L G Adams announced a meeting of the Automobile Club for Wednesday night at 8 o clock in Parlor C of the Battle House. Several matters of importance will be acted on.
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L. G. Adams
The
Automobile Club
Battle House
Weather Report for Washington and Mississippi Regions
The forecast notes rain in the south and rain or snow in the north tonight with much colder conditions. Thursday looks fair and colder. In Mississippi, expect fair conditions tonight with probable snow in the northeast portion, followed by a cold wave and continued cold with Thursday's fair weather.
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Washington
Mississippi
Mobile Mardi Gras slogan chosen by board
The board of directors met at the Cawthon Hotel and adopted the slogan Mobile's Mardi Gras Must Grow. They announced committee reports and a budget report next Tuesday evening and invited Carniva directors to supper at the Battle House hosted by Mr. H. Peck. A Mobile Booster note accompanied the slogan.
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Carniva
Battle House
H. Peck
Cawthon Hotel
Mobile
Carnival Slogan Publicity Plan For Mardi Gras
The publicity committee led by Gordon Smith will push a single Carnival slogan in all ads and urge merchants to use it. After Mardi Gras confetti was banned, serpentines will be used instead. A pre carnival ball is proposed at the Battle House auditorium to boost Mardi Gras spirit and engage women, with committee members named.
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Gordon Smith
8S. H. Peck
Battle House
H. Peck
Messrs
L. J. Davis
W. O. Lott
J. I. Manning
W. H
Two Destroyers Sought to Boost Navy Recruiting
The destroyers Lamson and Monaghan arrived from Tampa and berthed at St. Francis street to spur Navy recruiting. Lamson is a 700 ton ship with 57 crew and 28.61 knot speed. Monaghan 742 tons with 41 crew and 30.45 knot speed. Monaghan heads to New Orleans tomorrow noon. Lamson stays several days as recruits are sought aboard.
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Lamson
Monaghan
United States Navy
Tampa
St. Francis Street
Mardi Gras
J. G
Gulf Coast Fair Directors to Name Secretary
Gulf Coast Fair Association directors meet at 7 PM in Chamber of Commerce rooms to elect a secretary to replace Mort L. Bixler after two years of service. W. Barry of Jackson Tennessee is favored for the post, with routine matters and a committee report on 1917 fair features expected.
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Gulf Coast Fair Association
Chamber of Commerce
Mort L. Bixler
W. Barry
Jackson, Tenn
H. T. Inge
Mobile
Bandits Loot Oklahoma Bank Take $20,000
Skiatook National Bank in Skia took Oklahoma ten miles from Tulsa was robbed of $20,000 last night. Posses formed in Tulsa early today pursue the bandits.
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Oklahoma Bank
Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
Skiatook National Bank
Skiatook
Explosion at Edgewater mine kills state picker
A gas blast in the Edgewater mine of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Coke Co near Birmingham Alabama kills a state picker and badly burns a negro coal loader. About 800 miners face danger as 1200 workers are employed in two lifts and rescue teams clear shafts after the blast.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Edgewater
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Coke Company
Explosion at mine leaves only one death
Officials report a slate picker killed in a mine blast while others escaped unharmed as women and children fled the surface. The explosion only broke a door and a small brattice 700 feet below, and the opening gathering turned into prayers and rejoicing.
Girard Liquor Heist Reported As Sheriff Reveals Theft
Sheriff Lindsey of Russell County says about 500 cases of whiskey seized in prohibition raids last May and June were stolen from a Girard warehouse since November 1. He notes the warehouse lacked a night guard and plans to ask the governor for protection.
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New Associated Press
Gira Ala
Girard
Lindsey
Russell Countty
Henderson
Russell County
Grand Jury
License Ordinance For 1917 Is Passed With Minor Changes
The Mobile City Commission adopted the license ordinance for 1917 at an adjourned meeting. The schedule saw few changes from 1916 with minor increases and reductions. Oil companies face a 1 percent gross sales tax, and the measure covers related oil equipment. An ordinance to ban torpedo sticks was introduced and referred to a later date. Mayor Pillans favored restricting them to adults, while Commissioner Schwarz opposed this.
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Mobile
City Commission
Lyons
Pillans
Schwarz
Thieves Rob Church and Local Eatery of Lighting Goods
Police report two thefts Tuesday: Northside Baptist Church on State and Conception streets lost electric light globes, and the John Bridges restaurant on Front Street west of St. Louis street reported a quantity of froe prizes stolen.
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G. H. Clancy
Northside Baptist Church
State and
Conception Streets
Clancy
John Bridges
Front Street
St. Louis Street
British Press Hails Lloyd George Peace Stance
London reports the bulk of morning papers credit Premier Lloyd George with voicing Britain’s stance on Germany’s peace proposal. The Times and others say his speech expresses national thoughts, outlines a program warranting broad support, and mirrors Lord Curzon’s firm but moderate Lords stance.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd-George
House of Commons
Germany
Lidya George
the Times
Lord Curzon
House of Lords
Daily News criticizes government forecast as continuance
The Daily News argues there is no real change in the declared measures to organize the nation. It contends the policy of the late government will be continued and extended, praising potential results if the new government succeeds and noting possible negotiations despite strong statements by the premier and Lord Curzon and endorsed by late government members.
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Daily News
Lord Curzon
Allies Open Door to Peace Talks Cautiously
The Daily News notes the door to negotiation remains possible as Germany must accept the role of vanquished. It reports allies prefer clear terms and hope for rapid agreement. The Mail also says peace is possible if Germany withdraws from occupied lands and agrees to reparations and future guarantees.
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Daily
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Germany
London food control fails with loopholes
London reports two days of experience with the first food control measure show it futile. The measure allegedly fails to curb consumption and in some cases increases it. Critics cite lack of supervision and loopholes allowing repeated servings without extra courses counted.
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London
Skirt Factory to Open on St. Emanuel Street
Tuesday afternoon Joseph Orsher announced the Fashion Skirt Factory will begin operations on the third floor of the Woodruff building between Dauphin and Conti streets in St Emanuel. The plant will be up-to-date with modern conveniences for employees.
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Woodruff
St. Emanuel Street
Dauphin
Conti
Joseph Orsher
New Industry
Reverend J M Dannelly Installed At St Francis Street Church
Rev J M Dannelly was welcomed as the new pastor of St Francis Street Methodist Church in Mobile. He expressed a wish to remain in Mobile long term while attendees celebrated the church Ladies Aid silver anniversary with remarks by Clara Sims and a musical program.
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J. M. Dannelly
St. Francis
St. Methodist Church
Mobile
St. Francis Street Methodist Church
Ladies’ Aid , Society
Aid Society
Jennie Mimms
Clara Sims
Dannelly
Dannely
C. V. Calhoun
Dr. Dannelly
Pat J. Lyons
St. Stephens
Ala
Lyons
Suburban Satsuma Land Corporation Files Papers
The Suburban Satsuma Land Corporation filed incorporation papers in probate court on Wednesday. Capital is set at $5,000 to start business in general real estate with headquarters to be in big city. Incorporators include W. H. Allen Eva Marie Miller Mrs EK Miller and C T Williams. W H Allen named president Eva Marie Miller secretary and treasurer.
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Satsuma Land Corporation
Big City
W. H. Allen
Eva. Marie Miller
EK. Miller
C.T. Williams
Eva Marie Miller
Russian Troops Break Through Barbed Wire Front
Russian forces operating near the Bystritsa river in Galicia broke through barbed wire entanglements before Austro German forward posts and penetrated Bohorodezany State southwest of Stanislaw. Meutons reportedly fled in disorder, leaving prisoners to the Russians.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Bystritsa
Galicia
Bohorodezany
Stanislaw
Russians Attack on Romanian Front Reports Say
War office states several attacks by Russian forces along the Romanian front were made yesterday. The assaults achieved no success and were repelled.
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Rumamia
Berian
Dev
Sayville
Rumanian
War Office
Heavy Artillery Fights Continue Along Front at Louvemont
Paris reports heavy artillery actions still raging on the front with exchanges in the Louvemont and Chants brettes area. War office notes intensified gagements during the night as forces clash amid persistent combat.
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Associated Precist
Paris
War Office
Louvemont
Greek King Seeks Clarity On Ultimatum Situation
Athens reports to the Entente powers detailing the post ultimatum situation. The note cites island troubles, delayed reparations demands, and ongoing blockade maintenance as key difficulties.
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Associated Press
London
Reuter
Athens
Britain Eyes Nationalization of Shipping Interests
In a Washington briefing on December 20, British Premier Lloyd George spoke on a proposed nationalisation of Great Britain’s shipping. He warned that such a move would have far-reaching effects on American commerce and could shift British shipping out of the submarine warfare debate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lloyd George
Great Britain
French Moratorium Extended Three Months
Paris reports a decree extending the wartime moratorium for three months from January. A note from the minister of commerce cites that 1.34 billion of 4.48 billion francs in paper earnings remain blocked by the Bank of France from 1914.
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Associated Press
Soa Pais
Journa Officiel
Merce
Teo
Bank of France
Americans Freed to Leave Turkish Detention Areas
Washington reports 200 Americans held by Turkish forces in Syria and Palestine are allowed to depart via Beirut. They must stay in Beirut for a period and surrender any military information they possess.
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Associated Press
Washington
Syria
Palstine
Beirut
Sergt Gonzales Son of Diplomat Dead at Base
Associated Press report from El Paso Texas states Sergeant Robert E Gonzales of the Ding Gun Corps Second Line Infantry and son of the United States minister at the base hospital died after four days of pneumonia.
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Associated Press
EL. Paso
Texas
Robert E. Gonzales
Ding Gun Corps
United States
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Harbor Board
Weather Bureau
Hieves
J. W. Weber
U. S. Navy
Thieves Rob Church of
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London Food Control
Mr. Smith
UHU Hed Star
Berlin
Britain
Sergt. Gonzales
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