Unemployed Citizens Form Home Garden Association
A civic meeting led by Gardiner Tucker adopts a resolution to form a nonprofit Home Garden Association. It plans to acquire vacant city property to train adults and children in soil work and farming, with aims to create employment and demonstrate local crop and fruit potential.
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Citizens’ Committee On Unemployed
Salury
Chamber of Come
Rey Gardiner C. Tucker
Obile Home Garden Association
Gardiner C. Tucker
R. O. Harris
Belle Daly
Aubrey Boyles
Alfred G. Moses
Maas Wel Dermott
Julia Heyman Gabriel
E. A. Danielly
T. J. Eaton
F. W. Evans
George A. Maloney
Martin van Heuvel
George Fearn, Jr
Joseph E
War correspondents invited to accompany submarines on raids
The German naval staff invited American Italian and Austrian correspondents to join submarines in proposed English Channel attacks on British merchant ships. Correspondents request life assurances due to high risk. It is probable several will be allowed as honorary stewards in the next raid.
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Amsterdam
English
Stexsrs
Austro German Offensive Against Serbia Under Way
Paris Feb 13 The Bucharest correspondent for Temps reports the new Austro German offensive against Serbia has begun. Artillery duels rage along the Danube from Milanowatz to Semendria and Belgrade is bombarded from Semlin. German sappers have built bridges across the Danube and invasion is imminent. Fifteen German aircraft reconnoiter Serbian positions.
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Serbia
Paris
Bucharest
Temps
Danube
Milanowatz
Semendria
Belgrade
Semlin
Texas churchgoers face gun ban in legislature
A bill introduced by Representative Miller in Austin would prohibit carrying firearms into churches, requiring churchgoers to leave guns outside when worshiping if enacted.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
Miller
Sarah Bernhardt Sets Sail to Bordeaux for Operation
The famed actress Sarah Bernhardt was scheduled to depart for Bordeaux today to undergo a medical operation. Local reports indicate plans proceeded as announced withBernhardt expected to return soon after treatment.
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Sarah Bernhardt Amlarried
Bordeaux
Amas
Villa reports capture of Guadalajara from Mexico
General Villa telegraphed from Guadalajara that his forces led by General Julian Medina had captured the city after surprising the Cararaza garrison commanded by General Diguese.
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Guadalajara
Villa
EL Paso
Julian Medina
Mexico
Cararaza
Diguese
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
The forecast calls for local showers on Sunday in Alabama with partial clearing later and cooler temperatures. Mississippi expected showers followed by cooler conditions Sunday into Monday.
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Washington
Alabama
Ssissippi
French Defeat at Souain Shadowed by Blizzard and Casualties
A Paris notice confirms a signal defeat for French troops near Souain after a fierce battle in a raging blizzard. German reports claim over 200 Allied killed and 478 captured, with French trenches along Massiges and St Menehould under threat as British air raid losses are noted.
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Souain
London
Paris
France
Berlin
Massiges
Sudelkopf
Vosges
Cotton closes week with 10 to 16 point decline
New Orleans February 13 The cotton market ended the week with a net drop of 10 to 16 points from last week’s close. Active months ranged 9 to 11 points higher at highs and 13 to 19 points lower at lows. Middling closed near the week’s end.
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New Orleans
German Command Appointed in Southwest Africa
Berlin reports Major France, famed as a military eel in the Hotten tet rebellion, has been named commander of the colonial troops in German Southwest Africa, announced via wireless to Sayville on February 13.
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Berlin
Sayville
France
Christening Sunday for Infant Son of William Ross and Esther Seifert
A christening will be held Sunday at St John s Church for the infant son of William Ross and Esther H Seifert. Godparents include Mrs Mars McAuley and George D Seifert. The child is named Marshall Edward Seifert joining Christ s flock as a new member.
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William Ross
Esther H. Seifert
St John’s Church
Mars McAuley
George D.eaears Seifert
Marshall Edward
Carnival Weekend Schedule in Mobile February Fireworks
Official program lists February 14 to 16 events at Bienville Square Grenville and Barkoot grounds. Sacred band concerts hydro aeroplane flights yacht pageantry parade and royal salute with Emperor Felix, carnival queen recognitions, battleship inspections, aerial acts, livestock show and mass dances.
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Bienville Square
North St. Joseph Street
Beauregard St
Cessna
Apollo
Dauphin Street
Port King
King Felix
Felix
Winona
Emperor Felix
Emperor Felix Manassas Club
Mobile
Marvelous Melville
Barkoot Showgrounds
N. St. Joseph St
Beauregard
City and Bay
U. S
Grenville Square
Mobile Y. M. C. A
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile County
Alba
North Royal Street
St. Francis and
St. Michael Streets
Brillant Electric
City
Barkoot Show Grounds
St. Francis Street
River
Battle House
B. P. O. Ellis
Government Street
Knights of Bevetry
N. M
St Joseph Street
Bienvillare
Barkoot
Carnival Auditorium
Charlies E. Cessna
Buckley Fatally Shot Printer in Augusta
Augusta Ga February 13 Patrick J Buckley a city fireman shot Thomas Quinn a printer to death in what police say was the result of an old quarrel Buckley claims self defense
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Augusta
Patrick
J. Buckley
Thomas Quinn
Buckley
Robbery claim filed by Sam Estelle reports two assailants
Officer C. E. Rayford said Sam Estelle reported being held up on Saturday night around 8 15 by two men. Estelle told police he struck one robber in the jaw and both suspects fled without taking anything.
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C. E. Rayford
Sam Estelle
Estelle
Aged Man and Housekeeper Slain in Shreveport Home
George K. Knox sixty and Lila Hall his housekeeper were slain in their Shreveport home last night and the residence burned. W D Jeffrey aged 59 is under arrest after telling police he heard three shots and saw the fire but feared to investigate.
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Shreveport
George K. Knox
Lila Hall
W. D.jeffrey
Jeffrey
Arrest of Will Smith on Dauphin Street for coat theft
Police officer paraded Will Smith on Dauphin Street Saturday night after arrest on a charge of attempting to steal an overcoat. The incident occurred near Jackson.
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Will Smith
Officer Smith
Senate expected to pass bond issue by next Tuesday
Montgomery Feb 13 Senate committee on constitutional changes to report favorably on a $1.5 million bond issue before a noon Tuesday session. The measure, tied to a 1916 election, would ease state indebtedness and protect credit, while governor may take a long recess to July 14 if approved.
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Senate
Montgomery
Ala
Henderson
Police and Deputies Coordinate for Carnival Crowds
Chief of Police F W Crenshaw ordered extra officers on downtown streets to manage carnival crowds and traffic. Sheriff W H Holcombe offered deputies' help after a Saturday night notice, ensuring greater force during the event.
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F. W. Crenshaw
W. H. Holcombe
Crenshaw
Season of Joy Opens with City Parade and Air Show
Festivities begin with three days of carnival in the City of Joy. King Felix III arrives aboard the royal yacht Winona and will receive the city keys. A hydro airplane tour by Lieutenant Bellinger delights crowds as warships and visitors fill the harbor.
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Mardh. Gras
Uncle Sam
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Aren R i
Felix III
Winona
Keat Street
City of Joy
Government Street
Manassas Club
St.seph Street
Bienville Square
Emperor of Joy
Pillans
Bellinger
Naval Seronaut
Pensacola
Inobile
Ventér
Hervey
Carnival Association
Topedo
Worden
Louisville
Nashville
Masons Lay Corner Stone of New Post Office
Grand Lodge of Alabama Masons laid the cornerstone of Mobile’s post office on St. Joseph and St. Michael streets in a ceremony for about 1,000 Masons and as many citizens. The event featured a seven block parade, choral music, and an address by Past Grand Master Lawrence H. Lee.
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Grand Lodge of Alabama
Free and
Acce Masons
Ihe
St. Joseph and
St. Michael Streets
Temple
King Solomon
Grand Lodge
Henry Clanton Miller
Walter Smith
Percy B. Dixon
John Wilson Terry
George A. Beauchamp
Alfred G. Moses
Walter L. Metcalfe
Tyler Charles J. Walker
Shriners’ Temple
Barkoot
Pearson
Bienville Square
Post Office
Mesdames Ashbel Hubbard
Cora Brown
Travers
Campbell
Miss Kirtland
A. E. Thayer
George Hathway
Bruce Stewart
George R. Powell
Charles Dunster
Miller
Moses
Colvin
Southerland
Patterson
Lawrence H. Lee
Montgomery
America
Alabama
Probe into High Wheat and Flour Prices
New York February 13 Attorney General Woodbury summoned leading grain figures to testify in a probe of high wheat and flour prices. Witnesses include Joseph ter of Washington James A Patten of Chicago J Cea mour of Chicago George Marcy Armour Grain and C H Tamby Chicago Board of Trade. Telegrams asked voluntary testimony in New York City next week.
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New York
Joseph Ter
Washington
James A. Patten
Chicago
J. Caemour
Mult Tire
Rge Marcy
Armour Grain Pees
C. H. Tamby
Chicago Board of Trade
Woodbury
New York City
American Soldier Court Martialed for Sketching Canal Locks
An American soldier of the Tenth Infantry on lockguard duty at an isthmus canal was court martialed for sketches and notes of canal locks and maps. He allegedly wrote a letter to the Japanese chargé at Panama, and officials say he used this to try to avoid service. Two foreign tourists are under close observation.
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Ark Wee
Tenth Infantry
U. S
Oatoeed
Panama
Japan
Hi Hill
Valet Brandt Fights for Russia in Mazurian Lake Region
Brandt, once valet to & Schieff, is reported to be fighting for the czar against Germany in the Mazurian Lake district. A 1 year assault sentence hangs on Mirabeaten Towns, Brandt’s representative, who seeks a pardon, while notes say Brandt left the United States February after a chorus girl spurned him and a report of his possible death circulated.
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New York
Brandt
Schieff
Germany
Mazurian Lake
Mirabeaten Towns
Assau Schi
Unclear Eastern War Situation Delayed Reports
London reports the eastern war situation remains unsettled as dispatches from Berlin describe ongoing but indecisive fighting at both battle line wings. No clear German victories are noted though details from Petrograd and other centers are awaited.
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London
Berlin
Petrograd
Arrest Report From Los Angeles Dynamite Case
New York Feb 18 Matthew Schmidt aged 4 was taken into custody tonight charged with theft from justice an indictment is pending in Los Angeles charging him with dynamiting the scene implicated in the Times article details remain unclear
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New York
Matthew Schmidt
Geles
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P. J. Buckley
Darden
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Holmes
Baldwin
Grayson
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Masons
New Post Office
State Lodge
Bandit
Schiff
Czar
Los Angeles
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