Germany Declines to Be Guided by the American Protest
Berlin reports to London that Germany rejects U S pressure to halt its naval policy. The note blames Britain for cutting food to civilians, defends unrestricted submarine warfare, and seeks restoration of freedom of the seas. Germany asks Washington to persuade Britain to honor international law and the London Declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
London
United States
Kew
Staund
Britain
Washington
Great Britain
International Langland
Jeana
England
German reply to American naval note awaited at State Department
Washington reports Germany had not sent its reply to the American note on the naval war zone around the British Isles. Dispatches from Berlin say the German note was delivered but its reply not yet received. Britain’s reply to the American protest against interference with neutral commerce also drew wide interest in diplomatic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
British Isles
State Department
Gerfen
Berlin
Colal
Great Britain
Boys Visit Barkoot Carnival Shows Friday Night
Alien newsboys and carriers will be guests of K G Barkoot owner of Barkoot Carnival Shows on North St Joseph near Beauregard. They will attend the night performance Friday at 7 pm escorted from The Item office by circulation staff. The highlight is Centaur the talking educated horse trained to spell with trainer Simon Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. G. Barkoot
North St. Joseph Street
Beauregard
Simon Smith
Weather Ahead Partly Cloudy Tonight With Showers Friday
Partly cloudy tonight with fresh east winds and slightly warmer temperatures. Cloudy tonight with a chance of showers Friday and easterly winds.
Wilson hears petitioners for embargo on war exports
President Wilson told a delegation of women that an embargo on war materials would be an unneutral act. The petition signed by 28,000 people sought such action despite humanitarian motives noted by the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Heard
New Orleans
Ange
United
Wilson
Signapore
Great Britain
Strait
Malay Archipelago
Alexandria
Tennessee
Beirut
North Carolina
Oregon
James Withy‘comte
British Columbia
Herman Frasch
Norfolk
Bremen
Germany
Atlas
Rich Hill
Jurors Drawn For Week In City Court
In city court on February 22 the following jurors were drawn for the criminal side for the week: L H McNeill W B McAtee F H McConnell I W Imms R E Sunburg W R Phillips J H Williams Charles Vukers C W Rapier A P Williams J C Malone W E Carr J E Strickland W W Clarke Dolive Durant W J Gillen G H Duck J C Iverson W A Eastment Oliver O Carley Edward I Flynn George J Clausen J F Mallon W R Myers Edn G Dreaper Charles Bitzer Clement C Lang Edward P Hines Walter Mitchell Peter F Trainor Reuben W Ogburn John W Scheible George Edgar Barnes Lee E George city Max Boother Georgetown R J Maurice C Henry Myers Grand Bay John W Rowell William E White Rufus Byrd Citronelle John M Snow Main Station John L Deakle St Elmo James A Crenshaw Bayou la Batre
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. McNeill
W. B. McAtee
F. H. McConnell
I. W. Imms
R. E. Sunburg
W. R. Phillips
J. H. Williams
Charles Vukers
C. W. Rapier
A. P. Williams
J. C. Malone
W. E
Storm Warning Seaboard North Winds Expected
A disturbance moving northeast from the Bahamas threatens strong north winds along the Atlantic coast. The Weather Bureau issued a storm warning today with advisories for coastal areas from Boston to Washington as the system develops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Washington
Bahama Islands
Weather Bureau
Boston
Nonna
Bandits Fail To Rob Mail Car On Owl Train
Two men attempted a raid on the northbound Southern Pacific Owl train thirty-five miles north of Los Angeles but could not breach the steel doors of the mail car and fled as investigators approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Los Angeles
Cal
Southern Pacific
Here
Explosion damages French explosives factory at Albertville
An explosion yesterday badly damaged the Chadde explosives factory in Albertville where government chemists conduct experiments. Several men were injured.
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Paris
Chadde
Albertville
Burial of Mrs. G. M. Smith in Whistler
Mrs. G M Smith died in Arlington Alabama on Monday. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Whistler Methodist church with Rev Francis M Atchison and Rev D Y Register officiating. Interment followed in Whistler cemetery with pallbearers James M Tucker William T Vanderslice Alexander Smith and Thomas B Allman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Smith
Arlington
Ala
Whistler Methodist Church
Francis M. Atchison
D. Y. Register
William T. Vanderslice
Alexander Smith
Thomas B. Allman
Fairhope Visitors Arrive in Mobile by Bay Steamer Apollo
A list of Fairhope visitors who came to Mobile on Thursday aboard the bay steamer Apollo includes J. W. Stapleton Axil Johnston John M. Green J. L. Alexander J. Hackerson D. Hall C. K. Ellis W. P. Minnich Mr and Mrs W B Jeff er D V Bussie T C Stevens E G Miller E A Ruge Reuben Rockwell F Rockwell W Lyons A N Whitten Ed Overton and Mr and Mrs E D Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairhope
Mobile
Ala
Apollo
J. W. Stapleton
Axil Johnston
John M. Green
J. L. Alexander
J. Hackerson
D. Hall
C. K. Ellis
W. P. Minnich
F. Rockwell
W. Lyons
A. N. Whitten
Ed. Overton
E. D. Collins
Death of Mrs Mary E Emmons at Pollard Alabama
Mrs Mary E Emmons age 46 died Thursday at a local hospital after a brief illness. Her husband and children were with her. Berenson Sands took charge of the remains and sent them to Collard for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Emmons
John Ies
Pollard
Ala
Berenson & Sands
Collard
False Pretenses Charged in Sewing Machine Scam
William Cox jailed Wednesday night by Deputy Sheriff Dennis Lynch on false pretenses and grand larceny charges. Indictment says he told Susie Harris he had orders to ship a sewing machine to another party, then took the machine and sold it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cox
Dennis Lynch
Susie Harris
Unlicensed Jitney Driver Charles Partridge Charged
Charles Partridge, a jitney chauffeur, was arrested for operating without a license. He appeared in court on Wednesday afternoon and the case was continued to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Partridge
Gore Cleared for Want of Evidence in Thursday Court
Joe Par oaney faced a court action on Thursday but was not convicted as the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Par Oaney
Moore Returns to Meet Southern Managers
E. T. Moore returned with the company and met the various Southern managers during the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Moore
Southern
Alabama Legislature Faces Action on Bond Issue Amid Recess
An extraordinary session seems likely as Governor Henderson weighs a call if the legislature recesses without passing the bond issue bill. The day saw debate over the Medical College removal bill and continued filibuster tactics by Senator Lusk against measures including the bond issue and a proposed child labor bill. The House and Senate adjourned with many bills unresolved on the eve of a long recess.
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Montgomery
Ale
Montgomery Y
Ala
Henderson
Fite
Medical College
Mobile
Medical Department
University of Alabama
Senate
Hartwell
Birmingham
Lusk
House
Mr. Lusk
Mr. Bulger
Montgomery Advertiser
Oates
Petar
Health Department
John
Weakley
Jefferson
Wilson aims to pass ship bill before March 4
President Wilson favors pushing the ship purchase bill through Congress before March 4 and has not called an extra session for March 5. An official announcement was not made, but high officials understand the plan remains to act promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Congress
White House
Senate negotiates bill to send ship bill to conference
In Washington on February 18 Republicans and Democrats in the Senate were negotiating to send the ship bill to conference for ten days, finish the appropriation bills, then debate the ship bill for the remainder of the session. Republicans showed no plan to relax their filibuster under this proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
General McClellan's Widow Dies in France
In Nice France Feb 18 the American colony led by Consul William D Hunter attended the funeral for Mrs Elien Mary McClellan widow of Major General George B McClellan and mother of George B McClellan former New York mayor. The body will be taken to New York.
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Nice
France
Paris
William D. Hunter
Elien
Mary McClellan
George B. McClellan
New York
Munsey Sells Control Of His Baltimore Bank
New York February 18 Frank A Munsey has sold his controlling interest in the Munsey Trust Company of Baltimore to a syndicate led by E L Norton who has served as president since the bank was organized two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank A. Munsey
Munsey Trust Company of
Baltimore
E. L. Norton
Walter J. Travis
Virginia Blackman
Garden City
United States
England
Mr. Travis
Palm Beach
Robert E. Lee's Daughter Presents Relic in Washington
Miss Margaret Wilson displays a famous Washington relic presented by Robert E. Lee's daughter. The event draws attention from local residents and dignitaries as the artifact is shown in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Lee
Margaret Wilson
Washington
Three gunmen sought after Georgia bank president's death
Leesburg Georgia police hunted three unidentified men suspected of fatally shooting A D Oliver president of the Farmers Bank and Loan Company in front of the Leesburg institution. Buckshot wounds were found on Oliver and escape was by automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Georgia
Leesburg
A. D. Oliver
Farmers Bank & Loan Company
Ers
King
Climax
British Vessels Sunk by German Cruiser Off Brazil
The German auxiliary Crown Prince Wilhelm sank the British steamer Hemisphere the Potarog and the Sumatra and Wilfred off the northern Brazilian coast. The Holger carried surviving crews and 51 passengers and 90 crew from the Highland Brae, which was also sunk.
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Buenos
Crown Prince Wilhelm
Brazil
Hemisphere
Potarog
Sumatra
Wilfred
Holger
Highland Brae
Nelson Steam Navigating Company of
London
Buenos Ayres
Atlantic
Wheels In Her Head Ticking Case Stuns Physicians
Philadelphia reported a remarkable tinnitus case at a College of Physicians otology meeting. A five year old girl heard a watchlike ticking inside her head for two months, with no clear cause found by specialists. The child remained bright and unaffected, claiming the ticking is constant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
College of Physicians
Girls Dormitory Burns at College in Graysville
Fire at the Southern Training School girls dormitory in Graysville burned at 4 am causing about 12000 dollars in losses with 3000 dollars insured. About fifty girls lived there and all escaped. three jumped from a window and were slightly injured. It follows another fire at Grand View Normal Institute within a week.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Training School
Seventh Day ‘Adventists
Graysville
Educational Atege
Rhea County
Grand View Normal Institute
Weather system dominates Lake region with strong winds
A high barometer area over the Lake region drives the weather with warm temperatures inland. Winds reach up to 60 miles per hour in some areas while cold air remains scarce. The western half experiences higher temperatures as the system shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es & Son
Montana
Weather Forecast Brief for Tom River Region
Shippers forecast warning of temperature drops and heavy tarps. river forecast shows Tom river and branches rising and falling unexpectedly through Friday, with Selma and Montgomery expected to be affected. Irregular levels may impact shipments and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Selma
Japan Lets In New Demands to Major Powers
China delivers a 21 point Japanese demand memo to Britain France Russia and the United States, differing from the 11 earlier demands. Washington orders formal inquiries to clarify discrepancies between the two versions and the current negotiation basis.
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Washington
China
Great Britain
France
Russia
United States
Japan
Kai Fu Shah
Tokio
Peking
Parliament Seeks Publication of Japan Demands on China
In London on February 18, anxiety rose as a parliamentary request sought the text of Japan's demands on China. Foreign Secretary Grey refused to disclose confidential information received from the Japanese government, stating he is not at present able to publish the details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shantung
Manchuria
Inner Mongolia
Japan
China
Far East
Tokio
London
Grey
House
Fire destroys multiple buildings in Bay Minette
A blaze starting in George Burns & Son store leveled a warehouse and three dwellings in Bay Minette, causing about 10 000 dollars in loss. Firefighters saved adjacent structures though several crews suffered injuries amid the citys worst fire in a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Manette
Ala
George Burns & Son
Burns
H. Page
G. W. Burns
Bay Minette
Iowa Prohibition Bill Clears House En Route to Signature
Des Moines Iowa Feb 18 The prohibition bill making Iowa dry after January 1 1916 passed the house and awaits the governors signature. The bill has already cleared the senate and the governor indicates he will sign it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
HOUSE
Senate
Des Moines
Rhode Island hens stolen from Mrs McCoy’s yard
Mrs William McCoy reports a thief entered her yard on Wednesday night and stole five hens and one Rhode Island rooster from the southeast corner of Government and Wilkingon streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCoy
Government and
Wilkingon Streets
Rhode Island
Pharr Case Reset for February Hearing
The John Pharr murder case of John Ervin a Negro in Prichard is reset for February 74 after previous term delays due to absent witnesses. The city court will hear the case anew with witnesses present.
Man Steals Boat for Fuel Then Is Jailed Twenty Days
Wilbur Stewart stole a boat from Michael Desmond at the bay front near Monroe Park. He took the vessel to his home and cut it up for firewood. Judge Henry Chamberlain sentenced him to twenty days in jail in the inferior criminal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Stewart
Michael Desmond
Bay Front
Monroe Park
Henry Chamberlain
Inferior Criminal Court
Embezzlement Arrest Involving Lucille Brisby
Lucille Brisby was arrested Thursday after being charged with fraud by Beasie Britton. Brisby allegedly embezzled ten dollars from Britton, with authorities pursuing charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Brisby
Beasie Britton
Jitney Bulletins Published By Mobile Light and Company
Daily bulletins on jitney service will be published in The Item by Mobile Light and Company. The bulletins, labeled JITNEY BULLETINING, announce ongoing jitney operations and service updates for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mobile Light and Company
News Dealers Hit by Law in Montgomery
News dealers in Montgomery were ordered by Sheriff Waller to stop selling or distributing magazines or newspapers containing advertisements for spirits wine or beer. Readers were informed they could not buy certain periodicals due to the Denson anti liquor advertising law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Keb
Waller
Denson
Navy orders unit moves during Mardi Gras voyage
The AB-3 seaplane led by Lieut P da Bei returned to Pensacola at 12 14 p m escorted by torpedo boat order. Castine under Captain J F Carter received sailing orders for Boston while Warden led by Lt Morrison and crew prepared for Mardi Gras patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
P. da Bei
Pensacola Naval Station
marie and _—nson
Pinto Tetaia
Worden
United States
Castine
J. F. Carter
Navy
Geiantasent
Secretaries Parker proposes July 24 double header in Mobile
Secretary Frank Parker reports a schedule change for the Southern meet. The Little Rock game slated for July 23 would be canceled and a July 24 double header would be played due to travel from Mobile on July 22 after the Mobile trip to Chattanooga. Parker expects Mobile to be part of the Birmingham holiday lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Parker
Little Rock
Mobile
Tanooga
Parker
Birmingham
Actors Released And Assailants Fined In Court Fight
Jewell Kelly and James Forrest of the Jewell Kelly Stack Car Company were discharged by the recorders court Wednesday after being charged with fighting and disorderly conduct. The remaining three contestants Sam Brabner T Burns of South Hamilton street and Peter Vautrot of 404 South Royal street were sentenced to pay a $5 fine or serve 10 days in jail. The fight, alleged to have started the night before, involved Kelly stating the men jumped upon him for nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Kelly
James Forrest
Jewell Kelly Stack
Recorders Court
Court hears defense in check artist case
J A Gordon appeared in recorder's court accused of passing a check on R O Harris Company. He defended himself convincingly, though previously confessing to Chief Crenshaw and detectives. He faces multiple similar charges and was sentenced to six months hard labor.
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J.A. Gordon
R. O. Harris Cocuney Company
Wag
Recorder’s Court
Hoon
Crenshaw
Burch, Pearson and Lacey
Gordon
Rowland Duke Arrested on Assault Complaint
Rowland Duke also known as Lawrence Duke was arrested on a complaint by Nick Andros for assault and beating. He appeared before Judge Chamberlain in the inferior criminal court on Thursday where the complainant was taxed with unspecified charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland Duke
Lawrence Duke
Nick Andros
Chamberlain
Thursy
Cornelius Lacy Dies at 80 in Home for Aged
Cornelius Lacy aged 80 an inmate at the Home for the Aged of the Little Sisters of the Poor died Wednesday afternoon after fifteen years in Mobile He had a son obituary fragment notes he was an old mate at the home and local details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Lucy
Cornelius Lacy
Home For
Little Sisters of the Poor
Mobile
Bor
Boats for Holland Stop Running Amid War Zone Fear
London reports fear of a new sea war zone threatening Holland. German submarine activity disrupts traffic to the British Isles. Dutch lines Batavier and Veere are halted while the Wilson line to Scandinavia continues. Officials note prisoner numbers in East Prussia and insurance on war risk has risen.
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Holland
FEAR
New Sea War Zone
London
Ade
British Isles
England
Hoas
Flere
Batavier
Wilson
Berlin
Britain
Suion
P Showwig
Iitah
Rman
Admiralty
The Dutch War Vessels and East Prussia Report
The report notes Dutch warships refit and move to confront merchant routes, while Berlin claims East Prussia is cleared on the eastern front. It mentions a submarine blockade and a wheat shortage feared to worsen before the next harvest despite a narrow margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagud
London
Germany
East Prussia
Berlin
Atnigsberg
William
Nburg
Rere Ian Ie
Shipping, warfare overshadow february shipping notes
London reports no major changes to sailing schedules as major lines keep routes open despite German pressure. Dutch Flushing Folkestone service suspends sailings amid mail carrier talk while insurance costs stay steady and coal freights rise due to demand. In East Prussia Russians retire toward Augustowo as German forces push between East Prussia and the Vistula with Warsaw a potential objective.
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London
Mary Grey
Agen
Minda
Germany
Flushing
Folkestone
Italy
England
East Prussia
Petrograd
Augustowo
Bes
Pruss
Ast
Prussia
Lower
Vistula
Warsaw
Getic
Snes
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Siens
M’clellan
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Bigamy
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Mississippi
L. C. Harding
Harding
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Columbia County Bank
Benton
College Burns
Bellinger
Pensacola
Self
East Pas
Lloyd’s
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