Postponed Harbor Commission Meeting Set for December 30
The State Harbor Commission meeting was postponed due to the absence of George Gordon Crawford of Birmingham and F G Blair of Tuscaloosa. Dr. A Ward announced the delay after receiving Blair's letter and a Crawford telegram. The meeting will now convene Saturday morning December 30 at 10 o'clock. Blair requested Crawford attend as he serves on the Buck ad Nesbitt committee.
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Essrs
George Gordon Crawford
Birmingham
F. Glair
Tuscaloosa
State Harbor
A Ward
State Arbor Commission
Blair
Ward
Crawrd
Jair
Tawford
Buck
J. Crawford
Arbor improvement reports set for Saturday board meeting
Dr Ward was approached about attending the after event and was contacted via letter and telegram to confirm consent for harbor improvement plans. The Mobile board and committee chair report on two proposals from Mr E J Buck of Mobile and Mr W D Nesbitt of Birmingham. The board aims to hear definite reports at Saturday’s meeting.
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Dr. Ward
Ward
Mobile
Cial
Arbor
New Orleans
Rich
E. J. Buck
W. D. Nesbitt
Bringham
Harbor plans debated as city weighs bond issue
Special committee prepares to report on guaranteeing interest for a 100000 bond issue to fund port improvements. Buck proposes development at Hierony us docks south of Louisville and Nashville docks on 16 acres with land deed to the state and second non interest bearing bonds. Nesbitt favors a street and pier project connecting municipal lines to Piers 3 4 5 and adjacent warehouses.
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Charr Board
Memts
Mobile 7 Commission
Inter
Pat J. ‘Ons
Buck
Hieronyus Docks
Uisville and
Nashville
Mrck
Terminalster Company
Harbor Board
Chi
New York
Moral Ap
M. and O. Southern
Magnolia Compress Company
Alabama Horticultural Society Holds Mobile Field Meeting
The Alabama Horticultural Society will hold a field meeting in Mobile on the 24th and 25th at the Battle House auditorium. Mr J H McCrary of Birmingham is president and Prof Price of Auburn is secretary treasurer. The program is being prepared and the delegation secured the meeting to the annual event held at Brewton in September.
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Alabama Horticultural Society
Mobile
Battle House Auditori
J. H. McCrary
Birming
Ala
Price
Auburn
Brewton
War Update From Romania Front As Braila Raids Rise
AP reports active operations are concentrated on the Romanian front amid peace talks. Field Marshal von Mackensen advances toward Braila, 30 miles from Filipechti, while the Dobrudja army presses the Matchin bridgehead opposite Braila, threatening Danube flank attacks.
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Associated Press
New York
Fiel
Egypt
Tigris
von Mackensen
Braila
Danube
Filipechti
Dobrudja
Matchin
Wallachia
Banks 10 Pay Out 51500 Indeads
Stockholders of Mobile banks will receive checks totaling 51500 on January 1. The First National Bank pays 30000 as a semi annual dividend. the Peoples 12000 for six months. the Bank of Mobile 5000. and the Merchants Bank 4500 quarterly.
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Mobile
First National Bank
Peoples
Bank of Mobile
Merchants
M. J. McDermott
J. W. Little
The
People’s Bank
Merchants Bank
E. F. Ladd
Ice storm glaze and sleet redefine frozen rain terms
Washington officials announce a terminology campaign to replace sleet with ice storm and glaze for frozen rain. Sleet, glaze and ice storm will have precise definitions to prevent mislabeling storms and avoid confusion with tornado and cyclone terms.
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Washington
The
Weather Bureau
Weather outlook for Alabama and Mississippi turns markedly colder
Local rains tonight in the south of Alabama with fair conditions in the north. Much colder for Thursday with a significant cold wave across the northern portion. Mississippi follows with chilly to very cold weather tonight and Thursday, as a moderate cold wave grips the north.
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Alabama
Mississi
Sweden Joins Peace Appeal in Europe
AP reporting from Washington states Sweden sent a peace note to belligerents and neutrals urging terms for peace. Secretary Lansing said no record reached the State Department and he had no knowledge of dispatch. Note reportedly delivered in some capitals and resembled the Swiss note backing President Wilson. Unclear Spain's intended action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sweden
Lansing
State Department
Wilson
Spain
German Delegates Arrive at The Hague for Peace Conference Preparations
A Hague dispatch reports German agents have arrived to arrange preliminary matters for German delegates for a peace conference in response to President Wilson. They are seeking hotel accommodations for the German delegation.
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Hague
Washington
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Wilson
Germany Reply For Peace Move Seen As Step Forward
Washington December 27 officials awaited official form of Germany’s reply to President Wilson. Though Germany did not accept the terms, the general view was that the answer still advances the peace movement by keeping room for further negotiations. The United States likely to convey the reply to the Entente and result hinges on allied stance.
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Washington
Germany
Wilson
United States
No Sign of Steamer Maryland Found by Ships
Nantucket Mass December 27 The steamer Maryland reported sinking on Christmas night has not been found. Coast guard cutters Acushnet and Gresham from Woods Hole and Boston searched about 200 miles southeast of Nantucket but found no trace as they continued to patrol after the wireless was out of service likely due to flooding in the engine room.
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Associated Press
Nantucket
Mass
Maryland
Coast Guard
Acushnet
Gresham
Woods Flole
Boston
Mobilians Lead At Up State Convention
Mobilians take prominent roles at the Jewish Religious and Educational Association meeting opening in Birmingham. Rabbi A G Moses of Temple Sharaim Shemayim is second vice president and a leading instructor, with H A Feibleman as recording secretary. Misses Melanie Marx and P Kaufman are listed on the program. The gathering runs through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewish Religious and Educational Association
Birmingham
A. G. Moses
Temple Sharaai Shemayim
H. A. Feibleman
Melanie Marx
P. Kaufman
Cold Weather To Bring Rain Tonight Then Colder North
The forecast calls for rain tonight and much colder weather Thursday across Alabama and Mississippi. A high barometer area over the western U S moves in, bringing a cold wave to northern regions. Temperatures range from 63 to 67 degrees over the past day.
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Alabama
Mississippi
United States
Gulf Coast Produce Exchange Sees Rapid Growth
The Gulf Coast Produce Exchange, after a four hour directors meeting, is no longer an experiment says Manager Evan Davis. He notes success despite storm and freeze and that benefits reach both farmers and Mobile businessmen. Annual meeting postponed to January 10 to name new officers.
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Gulf Coast Produce Exchange
Evan B. Davis
Growth of exchange cited by Mr Davis with June sales
Mr Davis highlighted June cash sales totaling 220 and month to date sales of 2600 for farm products including chickens pigs eggs butter pecans citrus fruits. Plans were made to establish sub stations at several locations to load products for shipment to Mobile ahead of a January 10 meeting.
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Davis
Mr. Davis
San Antonio
Texas
Seattle
Wash
Boston
Mass
Florida Line
Government Street Loop
Frohsinn
Lloyd’s
Warren's Switch
Delchamps Station
Mobile
Charles Anderson
Axis
Ala
Sneak Thieves Busy Many Clothes Stolen
Mary Robinson reports a tub of clothes stolen from her yard on Tuesday night. A person at Wexford and Government streets says thieves took wear ing apparel from his place Tuesday night. Edward Murray at 502 Conti Street says two suits of clothing and other items were stolen in a theft on Monday night or Tuesday morning.
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Mary Robinson
Dance
Wexford
Edward Murray
Conti Street
Occupation of Torreon Confirmed by Villa Forces
Official confirmation came from Carranza Consul Bravo in El Paso that Villa forces occupy Torreon. General Talamante evacuated with 1,500 troops due to a superior foe, while Bravo denied any agreement between General Murguia at Chihuahua City and Villa.
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EL Paso
Texas
Torreon
Villa
Carranza
Bravo
Talamante
Francisco Murguia
Chihuahua City
Mardi Gras Plans Touted by Mobile Carnival Leaders
Mobile Carnival Association chairmen reported at a meeting and supper last night that plans for an expanded Mardi Gras in February are underway. The group aims to raise 25 000 to cover costs with sixteen local businessmen already contributing 3600 toward the goal.
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Mobile Carnival Association
Mobile
R. M. Weinacker
Districts Pick Federal Farm Loan Banks Locations
Twelve districts for federal farm loan banks were announced. District 1 covers New England and New York area. District 2 includes Pennsylvania and nearby states. Districts 3 through 12 span the South Midwest West and Pacific regions with states listed for each. The selections include Springfield and Baltimore among others as district centers.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Mass
Baltimore, Md
Columbia, D. C
New Orleans
St. Louis
St. Paul
Was
Federal Farm Loan Banks
The
Farm Loan Board
Mobile carnival planning moves with bands and floats
Gordon Smith outlined a wide publicity plan covering Mobile county and surrounding territory with posters and stunts. J I Manning urged universal masking revived by prizes. W H Reynolds reported bids from four St Louis bands and local groups, with a single 30 to 40 piece St Louis band favored. W H Bryant announced six floats for the Felix parade as open air shows seek bids. Peyton Norville predicted free attractions would please attendees. Dr Harry T Inge said invitations went to 86 cities to send a Queen of the Cities parade representative.
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Gordon Smith
Mobile County
J. I. Manning
St. Louis
W. H. Reynolds
Music Committee
W. H. Bryant
Mobile
Peyton Norville
Harry T. Inge
Christmas Tree Events Across Churches Tonight and Tomorrow
Several Christmas trees will be held this evening and tomorrow across churches. Broad Street Presbyterian hosts a 7:30 event with Rev. H M Perkins and a musical program, while Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at McGill Institute plans a youth tree with gift distribution and music. Christ Episcopal Church organizes the annual tree and basket distribution on December 28, with a full Sunday school program, readings, songs, and sermons allocating gifts to poor families.
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Broad-street Presbyterian Church
H. M. Perkins
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
McGill Institute
Institute
Christ Episcopal Church
Rector
Gabriella Barrett
Cox
Miss McIntosh
Jacqueline Thompson
Frances Davis
John Vernon Taylor
Mrs. Lavretta
Gertrude Stewart
Audrey Taylor
Kathleen Yerger
Navy officials pledge large representation for Mobile event
Secretary Josephus Daniels and Senator Oscar Underwood pledged to push for a strong navy presence at Mobile's 1917 celebration. Underwood asked for a cruiser and several torpedo boat destroyers while Daniels said he would consider Mobile's request and seek suitable naval representation. The directors dined at the Battle House hosted by H. Peck and each read a carnival slogan response showing support for Mobile's Mardi Gras growth.
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Josephus Daniels
Oscar Underwood
Mobile
Underwood
Daniels
Navy
8. H. Peck
Battle House
Minister Is Shot by Patrolman Mistaken as Robber
Rev. Lot E. Doty Baptist minister lies in serious condition after a patrolman shot him during a store purchase. The officer said Doty was mistaken for a robber when he refused to raise his hands, believing Doty drew a revolver as he pocketed change.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Lot E. Doty
Denmark ratifies sale of West Indies to United States
American Minister Egan announced from Copenhagen that Denmark ratifies the treaty selling the Danish West Indies to the United States, officially informing the state department.
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Associated Press
Washington
Egan
Copenhagen
State Department
Denmark
Danish West Indies
United States
Federal Farm Loan Board Names Land Bank Districts
The official announcement outlines the process for determining federal land bank districts and locating cities within them. The board held hearings in almost every state to gather farm loan needs and gave cities opportunities to present evidence supporting their locations. More than 75 cities applied for designation.
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Federal Farm Loan Board
Desig
Damage to Turbine of Dreadnaught Arizona Not as Bad as Thought
New York December 27 repairs to the Arizona battleship turbine will take about seven weeks but the damage is not as severe as feared. Hundreds of blades are being assembled to replace broken ones and the turbine has been cleared of copper fragments. The Arizona at the New York navy yard easily reached 21 knots and officers say the ship shows promise as one of the easiest in the fleet to handle.
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Associated Press
New York
Arizona
New York Navy Yard
Andle
Alleged Pool Room Operators Fail to Appear in Recorder Court
John Mason and John Thompson, suspected fake pool room operators, did not appear in the recorder's court to answer charges as dangerous and suspicious characters. Their $200 bonds were forfeited, the cases continued, and $400 found on Mason’s son was held. City detectives reported a wire tapping device and Mason and Thompson were said to have left the city.
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John Mason
John Thompson
Recorder’s Court
Foster K. Hale, Sr
William Copeland
Mason
Ould
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