Deportation disputes bright claims of social necessity
Belgians deny Berlin charges on deportations arguing officials misrepresented conditions. Fernand Passeleg cites factory data from Quaregnon Dour Wasmes Frameries Hornu Ghlin Havre La Louviere and Jomappes showing most deported were employed and that many plants halted by removals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Berlin
Associated Press
Fernand Passeleg
Documentary Bureau
Belgian War Ministry
M. Passebeq
von Kissing
Quaregnon
Mons
Dour
Wasmes
Frameries
Hornu 1
Ghlin
Begium
Christmas Mass Schedule at St Matthew’s Church
Three Christmas Day masses planned at St Matthew’s Church Washington Avenue Garrity Street. First mass and sermon arranged for 10:30 a.m. to honor Mobile Hospital and Railroad Company employees in uniform. Second mass at 7:30 a.m. Third mass at 9:39 a.m. Confessions Sunday 3:30 p.m. to evening. Adult choir directed by Benito Escopedo with organist Inez Kraemer. Bauman’s Mass in F performed with J Brady violinist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's Church
Washington Avenue
Garrity Street
Mobile Iagnt and Railroad Company
Benito Escopedo
Inez Kraemer
Bauman
J. Brady
Paterson Oil Company Incorporated In Probate Court
The W. B. Paterson Oil Company is incorporated with $2,000 capital. Incorporators are W. B. Paterson J. E. Thompson and W. H. Armbrecht. The firm plans to drill and explore lands for oils and minerals. The filing occurred in the probate court on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Paterson Oil Company
Messrs
W. B. Paterson
J. E. Thompson
W. H. Armbrecht
France aims to continue war to attain ends
Paris note reviews President Wilson's appeal for war aims clarity. Deputy Renaudel says neutral guidance is needed and praises U S friendship and justice. French deputies accept Wilson's step but doubt it will yield lasting peace amid the 1917 budget approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Wilson
Germany
Associated Press
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Renaudel
Socialist Party
United States
France’s war resolve and aims for an ideal Europe
The text describes France’s insistence on peace efforts with England and Russia being rejected by Central Powers. It notes France's entry into the struggle, the enemy’s tactics, and neutrals suffering. It states France will continue fighting to secure its right to live, awaiting guarantees for a future Europe before constitutional matters are considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Russia
France
Europe
Marshall Homebound Visit Reaches Phoenix for Holidays
Vice President and Mrs Marshall arrived in Phoenix to spend the holidays at their desert bungalow located 14 miles from the city. The Associated Press reports the arrival this morning as part of the holiday plans.
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Marshall
Phoenix
Associated Press
Ariz
Nantucket Lightship Adrift After 75 Mile Gale
Nantucket Shoals lost aid to navigation as the lightship was torn from its anchorage in a 75 mile gale. The derelict vessel, under low power, headed to Woods Hole to replace 1560 fathoms of chain lost in the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket
Mass
Nantucket Shoals
Woods Hole
Christmas Mail Volume Grows Despite Delays
The post office department reports Christmas mail this year up 25 percent from last year due to midwest blizzards and mail car shortages. Supervisors are ordered to secure freight cars as needed to move mail. Clearing weather eased congestion, and most gifts caught in the crush are expected to be delivered on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Middle West
Post Office Department
Cologne Papers Debate Wilson Peace Move And Mediation
The Cologne Gazette and Cologne Volks Zeitung react to President Wilson's peace proposal. They doubt clarity of the plan and warn against premature publication of terms, while urging restraint and noting German positions and possible mediation outcomes. Both state neutral nation participation is unlikely.
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Amsterdam
Tlondon
Cologne
Gazectte
Wilson
Germany
Volks Zeitung
United States
Mexican Constitution Allows Labor Unions
The constitutional convention adopted an article guaranteeing citizens the right to associate and meet for peaceful purposes, enabling labor unions. Deputy Cano of Guanajuato condemned American mining companies as the worst exploiters of Mexican labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Queretaro
Mexico City
Cano
Guanajanto
Dutch nations thank Wilson for efforts to end war
The Hague cablegram from the Dutch anti war council commends President Wilson for his work toward lasting peace. It states Holland and all neutral nations greet his step with sympathy and support his efforts in the interest of humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
the Hague
Dutch Anti-War Council
Wilson
Holland
Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court Saturday
The probate court issued marriage licenses on Saturday for White George with Hattie Lambert, Matthew De Witte Thomason Jr. with Janie Stabler Humphries, Robert Mack with Margaret L. Warren, Cyril A. Hughes with Elizabeth C. Castle, James L. Horn with Lola Agnes Bosarge. Colored couples include Tommy Pragg with Margaret Lewis, Jose Davis with Lena Davis, Thomas M. Franklin with Jennie Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George €. Lambert
Hattie Jordan
Matthew de Witte Thomason, Jr
Janie Stabler Humphries
Robert Mack
Margaret L. Warren
Cyril A. Hughes
Elizabeth C. Castle
James L. Horn
Lola Agnes Bosarge
Tommy Pragg
Margaret Lewis
Jose
Joseph
Lena Davis
Thomas M. Franklin
Jennie Hill
Eight Hour Day Granted Switchmen by Board Award
The federal arbitration board awards switchmen an eight hour day with straight pro rata overtime pay. Foremen and helpers receive 5 cents more per hour, totaling 9 hours pay for eight hours work. The decision concerns 13 Eastern railroads and about 9 000 workers and may influence Adamson act proceedings.
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New York
Switchmen's Union
Federal Arbitration Board
Conference Committee of Managers of the Railroads
Conference Committee of Managers
Brotherhood
United States Supreme Court
James B. Connors
W. A. Titus
Kk. F. Potter
T W. Evans
Charles B. Howry
J. W. Jenks
Compromise Proposals Rejected by Daniels
Washington December 23 Facing a deadlock the joint committee on California naval oil reserve lands relief saw its compromise proposals rejected as Secretary Daniels refused to yield. The navy department stance closed the door on any agreement and left no immediate settlement for claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Congressional
California
Naval Oil Reserves
Navy Department
Daniels
Law and Equity Court Docket December 27 1916
Law Side Berney, judge. American Snuff Co. vs. 8. erers judgment for plaintiffs for 80.23. Barker et al. vs Tompkins dismissed for want of prosecution. Mobile Auto Co vs Gass dismissed for want of prosecution. Shoub vs Dowling demurrers to 4th counts overruled as to 4th and sustained as to 5th count. Court adjourned to Wednesday morning December 27 1916 for remaining motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Equity Court
Berney
American Snuff Co
P. D. Barker
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Haine St. Pierre
Gilson
la Croyere
de Louve
Bolt
la Louviere
Compagnie Centrale de Constriction
G. Boel
Jomappes
Brussels
ST. Matthew's
Paterson Oil Company
Alabama, Tennessee & Northern Railway
Cullom
Bladon
Healing Springs
York
Tuscaloosa
Meridian
Birmingham
R.o.harris Gro.co
Jack Callahan
Annabelle
Bunions
Ann
Pos
Cologne Paper
Railroads
O. K
W. H. Mainwaring
Mainwaring, Raffel & O'Brien
Public Accountants
Robert E. Kemerer & Co
Broad Street
New York City
Continental Refining Company
Treasury
Metropolitan Trust Co
Transfer Agents
Security Transfer and Registrar Co
Bristow
Okla
Cushing Oil Fields
F. L. Tapia
Dauphin Street
Britton
Carr
Oliver Morosco
Matinee
The
House of Taylor
Ria
Martinique
Broadway
Penn
the Item
Mobile
Baldwin Counties
Ascade Ginger Ale
Selzer
D. Palliser’s Sons
Rosdale Creamery
Bell
Pure Food Fish Company
Florida Fish CO
N. E. Cor. Royal and Church
J. G. Mangledoks
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