Navy seeks authority to push wartime ship work
Secretary Daniels provides a bill to the House Naval Committee to compel private manufacturers and shipbuilders to prioritize Navy work over private enterprise. If contractors fail, the government may seize and finish the project, charging excess costs to the contractor. The measure, part of the 1918 naval appropriation bill, aims to accelerate the building program with three 42,000 ton battleships, one battle cruiser, and substantial smaller ships.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
House Naval Committee
Department
Padgett
House Committee
Deaths and Funerals: Robert Matthews and James P. Finnegan
Robert Matthews a ship repair contractor and shipping figure dies after months of illness at 63. He leaves a widow and seven children among other relatives. The funeral of James P. Finnegan was held from his home and St Vincent's Catholic church, with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Matthews
Grimsby
England
Mobile
Deceasey
Frank Casper, Jr
Lillie
Lottie
Adelaide Mathews
Messrs
George
Robert
Joseph Matthews
J. P. Finnegan
James P. Finnegan
South Hamilton Treet
St. Vincent’s Catholic Church
Father Cassidy
Prohibition defendants cleared as others fined in recorder court
In Saturday sessions Recorder dismissed charges against W E Puckett C W Roycroft Charles Schreiner Frank Stevens R Blalack August Stroecker William Schroeder and Meyer Mitchell for prohibition violations. Ben F Cody was fined 100 and costs. Oliver Hickman Jim Smith and George P Smith were fined 10 or ten days for disturbing the peace after pulling pickets on South Wilkinson Street early Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Puckett
C. W. Roycroft
Charles Schreiner
Frank Stevens
Blalack
August Stroecker
William Schroeder
Meyer Mitchell
Ben F. Cody
Oliver Hickman
Jim Smith
George P. Smith
Schenker
Recorder
South Wilkinson Street
Prohibition Violators arraigned. fines set in court
Robert Thomas and David Jarrelds were arraigned in the inferior criminal court Saturday for violating the prohibition law, pleaded guilty, and were fined $50 and costs. Prosecution against James Gholson and Charles Schneider was continued to January 15. Julia Vaughan was fined $1 or ten days for affray.
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Robert Thomas
David Jarrelds
Inferior Criminal Court
James Gholson
Charles Schneider
Julia Vaughan
Law Side Berney Judge Motion Docket Tuesday
A list of civil cases scheduled for trial on Tuesday before Judge Law Side-Berney including George Looker versus Gulf Coast Fair Association and multiple related matters such as Cora Farnell administratrix versus Gulf Coast Fair Association and Wizard Investment Co versus Henderson Iron Works. The docket also names Wood Printing Co. versus E. C. Palmer & Co. and several other actions involving corporations, individuals, and local firms.
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Berney
George
Looker
Gulf Coast Fair Association
Cora Farnell
Wizard Investment Co
Henderson Iron Works
Frank Henderson
E. C. Palmer & Co
Wood Printing Co
Charles T. Ezell
Schubert Piano Co
Rhoda Gayle
Joseph G. Hamilton
City of Mobile
Lula D. McPherson
Mobile Lighting Railroad Co
A. Dd
Davis Packing Co
Phil L. Muscat Co
E. Boyett
As Guardian
Mrs
D. B. Scott
Archie Williams
Lindsey Lumber and Export Co
J. N. Gillis & Son
Teutons Advance in the Balkans Under Kosch and Falkenhayn
German Turkish Bulgarian forces under General von Kosch and General Falkenhayn report an advance of several miles in the Balkans this past week. The Danube front remains largely stationary with invaders not approaching Braila, while pressure on the Russian right near Moldavia influences Sereth fortified lines. Western front notes a new position north of the Somme without clear significance.
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Gerok
Falkenhayn
Danube
Braila
Moldavia
Sereth
Wallachia
War Office
Somme
Somme Wireless Summary Leaves Out New Northern Position
The Friday night German communiqué received by wireless makes no mention of a new position north of the Somme as reported by London newspapers. The only Somme reference in the wireless version is a brief statement about the Somme region.
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Somme
London
Gold Imports of 1916 Top $684,700,000 This Year
The week’s inflow lifts 1916 gold imports to $684,700,000 the highest annual total in U S history. British treasury shipments for the week reach $53,600,000 as bankers foresee continued large-scale transfers.
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Associated P New York
United States
St Matthew's parish marks thirteenth anniversary celebration
St Matthew's parishioners will celebrate the church's thirteenth anniversary with a solemn Mass and sermon at 7 30 a.m. followed by benediction. A Mass for those obliged to go to business is scheduled at 9 30 a.m. Confessions will be heard Sunday afternoon from 3 p.m.
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St. Matthews
Stronger Artillery Fire Reported North of the River
A stronger artillery barrage developed north of the river with increased shelling and distant explosions observed by observers. No further details on casualties or exact coordinates are provided in the brief item.
Teutons Capture Village in Rumania Front Action
Petrograd dispatch reports strong Teuton forces with heavy and light artillery continuing attacks on Russo Romanian lines northeast of Rimnik Sarat. The invaders seized Bor destchi on the Rimnik river and forced back Russian detachments near Zalestsi.
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Petrograd
Teuton
Rimnik-Sarat
Rumania
Russian War Office
Bordestchi
Rimnik
Zalestsi
Entente Peace Reply Notes Sent to Allies and Powers
Secretary Lansing confirms a second explanatory note was sent to the Central Powers and Entente allies to clarify misinterpretations of President Wilson’s peace terms. He says no statement will be issued to affirm or deny reports and emphasizes silence in negotiations.
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Lansing
Berlin
Martin chats with officials on liquor enforcement
Alabama Attorney General W L Martin met with State Solicitor N R Clarke and Sheriff W H Holcombe to discuss prohibition law enforcement in the county. He declined to comment on current work and said he would return to Montgomery early Sunday morning.
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Mobile
W. L. Martin
Alabama
N. R. Clarke
W. H. Holcombe
Montgomery
Three Points Noted In American War Note
Officials reveal three main aims of the U S note to belligerents. They say neutral nations face intolerable risk if war persists. The government seeks guarantees against future conflicts and methods to compare concrete peace terms from both sides.
U S Consideres Peace Plan to Keep War at Bay
The last point drew most comment while Secretary Lansing signaled that the United States might be drawn toward war. The administration believed a peace arrangement could gain Entente attention and provide a means for these nations to avoid future conflict.
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Lansing
United States
New Year's Celebrations Mark Mobile Holiday Observance
New Year's will be celebrated in Mobile as a general and legal holiday with banks and courts closed. The post office will observe holiday hours and many stores will close all day while some stay open half day. Celebrations include the Fifteen Funny Fellows and serenading parties, with dances at the Battle House and Cawthon hotel and a watch supper across the city.
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Mobile
Battle House
Cawthon Hotel
Cawthon
Carrigan Earned 23300 For Bossing Red Sox In 1916
Boston December 30 William F Carrigan received 23300 for managing the Boston Americans last season. The pay included 10000 salary 3800 World Series share 2600 pennant bonus and 7000 percentage of receipts. He may return if new owners seek his direction and Frazee signaled readiness to pay over 1000.
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Boston
William F. Carrigan
Boston Americans
Carrigan
It Wage
H. H. Frazee
L&.N embargoes freight north and east to relieve congestion
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad announced an embargo on all freight moving through Louisville and Cincinnati to Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania and Atlantic states effective Sunday with exceptions for live stock perishables coal for public utilities and certain categories. About 2 000 loaded cars are held as eastbound lines refuse to accept them until clearer. the aim is terminal relief.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Cincinnati
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Atlantic
Louisville and Nashville
Position of Hungarian Premier Now Uncertain
Berlin dispatches report Budapest doubts over Premier Tisza's grip on power as Emperor grants audiences to opposition leader Apponyi and former Premier Khuen Hedervary. Count Zichy is mentioned as a potential successor amid peace talk implications and concerns about postwar terms.
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Berlin
London
Budapest
Tieza
Count Apponyl
Khuen Hedervary
Count Tisza
Count Zichy
Marriage Licenses Issued Saturday by Probate Court
The probate court issued marriage licenses on Saturday including Cedmus B. Walker and Delphine McGpule, listed among those certified.
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Cedmus B. Walker
Delphine McGpue
Publicity Plans for Mobile Mardi Gras Campaign
Mobile Carnival Association Publicity Committee moves to start extensive promotion for Mardi Gras. They order 250 eight sheet posters and dates, plan wide display in Jacksonville Florida and Knoxville Tennessee, and distribute 100 000 envelopes via merchants. A masked girl sticker will replace old logos. Plans to be finalized at upcoming meeting.
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Mobile Carnival Association
Mobile
Jacksonville
Fla
Knoxville
Sonia
Broad Street Methodists Hold Year’s Celebration
The Broad Street Methodist Sunday scholars and invited teachers enjoyed a Christmas tree event. Rev. L. H. Chappelle praised the Christmas spirit and the year’s efforts, followed by a gift distribution to children.
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Broad ST
Broad Street
L. H
Chappelle
Allen Crowell
Whitzgell
Minnie Payne
Carol Lucille Crowell
Thelma Thompson May Bolton
Cora Cooke
H. E. Palmes
Cook County Realty Men Stop in Mobile February 17
Members of the Cook County Real Estate Board of Chicago will visit New Orleans Mardi Gras then stop in Mobile on Saturday February 17 prior to the carnival. They travel in a special train arriving in Mobile forenoon with time and program still being arranged by the Chamber of Commerce officials.
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Cook County Rea Estate Board of Chicago
New Orleans
Mobile
Illinois
Chamber of Commerce
Bishop Beckwith to Visit Trinity Church for Confirmation
Rt Rev C M Beckwith of Alabama will visit Trinity Church on Sunday morning and again at 11 oclock to administer the rite of confirmation. He will return Sunday evening at 730 for a second confirmation service. Bishop Beckwith is the guest of Mr W H Marshall at 10 Montauk avenue.
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C. M. Beckwith
Alabama
Trinity
Churc
Bishop Beckwith
W. H. Marshall
Montauk Avenue
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