President Wilson May Try One More Step in Peace Talks
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson may issue another reply to his peace note to outline terms and avoid dropping negotiations. Senate action on Hitchcock’s plan to endorse Wilson’s peace was postponed amid parliamentary and foreign comment causing uncertainty about the next move.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wil
Hitchcock
Senate
Wilson
United States
Timate
Fair Directors Will Discuss Jans for Next Year
Gulf Coast Fair Association directors meet tonight in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to review finances and plan for the old indebtedness. Secretary W. F. Barry says arrangements are in place to ensure a splendid fair, with offices moved to Room 311 in the First National Bank building, shared with the Mobile Ball Association.
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Gulf Coast Fair Association
Room Chamber of Commerce
W. F. Barry
Fair Association
First Tional Bank
Fair Ring
Mobile Iball Association
Resident Frees Man Who Stole to Save Family From Starving
Washington January 4 President commutes sentence of one year imprisonment for Marcus Dempsey at Jonesboro Atlanta. Dempsey broke into a box and took provisions valued at about an application for commutation contended his family was about to starve when he committed the theft.
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Amily
Washington
Atlanta
Marcus Dempsey
Jones
Illeged Jail Breaker Brought to Monroeville from Mobile County
Dave Atkinson a white man held on a jail breaking charge spent Wednesday night and Thursday in Mobile county. He was moved to Monroeville Friday afternoon. Atkinson, jailed since September 1915, had been at Lin ton Texas a week earlier. Sheriff L. M. Swayer is named in connection with the case.
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Dave Atkinson
Monroeville
Monroe Ala
Grand
Mobile
Atkinson Ensd
Linton
Texas
L. M. Swayer
Teutons Hold Nearly All Dobrudja As War Reports Update
New York January 4 A.P. summary of European war progress notes Dobruja loss weakens Russia's grip on the Danubian province. Braila remains contested while German and Bulgarian offensives threaten across the river. Moldavian frontier defenses by Russians and Romanians are reported firmer despite sustained Central Power pressure.
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Associated Press
New York
Russia
Dobrudja
Matchin
von Mackensen
trans-Danube
Entente
Matchin Falls Mark Turning Point in Dobrudja Front
London reports the capture of Matchin signals end of Dobrudja defense. Russians held the Matchin bridgehead to shield Braila from the rear, leaving a narrow land strip to Braila. Germans and Bulgarians near Braila may place guns eight miles away. fall of Braila could force Russian retreat west of the Danube. Grain stores and material reportedly evacuated from Braila after prolonged resistance.
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Associated Press
London
Matchin
Dobrudja
Braila
Danube
Night on the Front Reported Calm in Official Bulletin
Paris reports a calm night along the front according to today's official announcement describing conditions on the theater of operations.
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Paris
Associated Press
Russians Capture 600 Prisoners On Romanian Front
The Russian war office reports a successful assault south of Botocha Mountain in the Carpathians netting 600 prisoners, three artillery pieces, sixteen machine guns, plus mine throwers and bomb mortars.
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Petrograd
London
War Office
Botocha Mountain
Carpathians
Russian Forces Evacuate Dobruja, No Loss Reported
London dispatch reports General Frederick Maurice says Russian troops evacuated Dobruja without casualties. British war office noted latest Romanian theatre reports confirm no losses during retreat.
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London
Frederick B. Maurice
British War Office
Dobrudja
Car shortage improving says Alabama Tennessee and Northern
Mr. Russell Houston, general traffic manager of the Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railway, announced that South Alabama car shortages showed improvement. He stated the company has ample cars and expects normal conditions by March 1. He attributed progress to the new demurrage rate.
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Russell Houston
Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railway
South
Alabama
Mr. Houston
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
Forecast calls for rain tonight then clearing, followed by colder temperatures Friday. Mild winds and varying cloud cover across the region as a few showers possible tonight.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Police haul in suspicious characters after city night report
Taxicab driver Arthur Sirmon reported an attempted car hold up near Turfier Hartwell docks. Officers arrested Frank Johnson Arthur Johnson and Howard Graham as suspicious, with no weapons found and no positive identification.
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Arthur Sirmon
Turfier-Hartwell Docks
Sirmon
Auto Patrol
Frank Johnson
Arthur Johnson
Century
Fla
Howard Graham
Birmingham
Convict Ship Succcess To Aid Infirmary Fund Presentation
The old convict ship Succcess will be turned over tomorrow to the Mobile Infirmary Association with all proceeds aiding the Nurses' Training School building fund. Captain Smith and his lecturer corps will present the vessel to visitors and nurses will sell tickets at the turnstile starting at 10.
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Mobile Infirmary Association
Nurses’ Training School
Smith
Australia
Convict Tex Schapper Missing After Xmas Parole
Tex Schapper editor of Square Deal the prison paper at Kansas State Penitentiary Leavenworth is the only one of 17 Christmas paroles not back. He was due to return Dec 29 and could be a parole violator if not found. He faces a 10 to 21 year term for bank robbery.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Tex
Schapper
Kansas State Penitentiary
Arthur Capper
Atlanta Shoe Dealers Protest Rates Before ICC
Atlanta shoe dealers petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission to justify or reduce freight rate increases from Boston Providence and New York to Atlanta. They allege the September rise favors Lynchburg Richmond Cincinnati and St Louis over Atlanta merchants and seek relief from discriminatory charges.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atlanta
Interstate Commerce Commission
Boston
Providence
New York
Lynchburg
Richmond
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Gulf States Whiting Company to Open Crichton Plant
A plant for making products from whiting is to be erected in Crichton on the old Haas abattoir site and begin operations next month. Gulf States Whiting Company will run the facility with 10 to 15 workers initially, rising as business grows. Whiting from Clarke county beds will be shipped to Mobile for production of paints, metal polishes, powder, putties and other items, with vessel handling capability. Incorporation papers show $25,000 capital stock and $15,000 working capital.
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Crichton
Gulf , States
Whiting Company
Mobile
Beds
Clarke County
Whiting
Incorporators and Officers Named for New Mobile County Company
H. J. Warsop formerly of the Isle of Wight will be president. Aubrey Boyles, a city attorney, becomes Practice. W. Otis MacMahon Jr. represents monied interests as a director. Fred, a capitalist, of Ramon, 3 1, is treasurer. Edward L. Bullock, a New York capitalist, serves as director.
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H. J. Warsop
Isle of Wight
British Isles
Mobile County
Aubrey Boyles
Prac
W. Otis MacMahon, Jr
Fred
Ramon
Edward Ll. Bullock
New York City
Prayer Week series draws crowds at Broad Street church
Crowds attend the Prayer Week services at Broad Street Presbyterian led by Rev. H. M. Perkins. Last night featured Prayer for Nations led by Rev. L. H. S. Chappelle. Tonight E. G. Rickardy reads the lces with Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor assisting. The special topic was Prayer for Missions and Missionaries. The series ends Saturday.
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Broad-street Presbyterian Church
H. M. Perkins
L. H. 8. Chappelle
E. G. Rickardy
Lces
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Prayer For
Murder of Art Model Maizie Colbert Narrows Suspect List
Philadelphia police focus on identifying a man driven to the apartment by taxicab driver Elwood Powell. The hunt centers on whether Powell ferried a suspect to the scene around the time Colbert was killed. authorities say Lewis is not implicated and the warrant serves only to question him.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Maizie Colbert
Upstate
Elwood ‘Powell
Ice
Maisie Colbert
Lewis
Miss Colbert
Taxicab Incident Probed by Police with Public School Help
Captain Tate says no one eliminated from the case while detectives receive aid from two public school teachers in identifying a taxi passenger. A chauffeur reported driving a man and two young women to Germantown late Thursday, dropping the women at their home and bringing the man to an apartment house corner. The driver is unsure if the man entered the complex. The teachers say they have continued efforts.
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Tate
Germantown
Colder Weather to Arrive After Warm Spring-Like Period
Colder air moves in after a spring like spell with Mobile and Tampa sharing top warmth at 76 degrees. San Antonio follows as next warm spot with similar readings. Forecaster expects rain tonight then clearing and a cooler Friday as a low pressure system tracks over northern Texas and a high pressure area spans from the Pacific coast to the Rockies.
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Mobile
Tampa
United’s
Mercury
San Antonio
Texas
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain
Fashion Skirt Factory Opens in St Emanuel Street
The Fashion Skirt Factory on the third floor of the Woodruff building at St Emanuel street between Dauphin and Conti, under Orsher Bros formerly of New Orleans, has begun operations making high class skirts for the Mobile trade. Expansion and more workers planned.
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Woodruff
St. Emanuel Street
Dauphin and
Conti Streets
Orsher Bros
New Orleans
Mobile
Two Fined For Liquor Violations In Prohibition Case
Charlies Jackson and Buddie Parker were each fined $50 or twenty days by Judge Chamberlain for violating the prohibition law. They paid fines and costs. A similar case against Edward Ryder was continued to January 8. Smith Gaither, Alphonse Williams faced $20 or ten days. Geneva Washington, va grancy incurred $20 or ten days.
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Charlies Jackson
Buddie Parker
Chamberlain
Edward Ryder
Smith Gaither
Alphonse Williams
Geneva Washington
Hall Leads Dinner To Discuss Oon-Country League
Mr. Hall hosts a booster dinner this evening for the Oon-Country Development League where plans for the league will be discussed.
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Hall
Federal Reserve Reports Reflect Slow Car Shortage in Prosperous Month
The Federal Reserve Board releases a monthly summary showing steady business activity nationwide despite peace talks and a vehicle shortage. District reports from Richmond describe continued prosperity with cautious notes on adjustment to normal conditions, while regions in the East South and Middle Atlantic hold at high levels.
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Washington
Federal Reservents
Federal Reserve Board
Richmond
Prosperity's Continues In District Markets and Cities
Prosperity's continuance noted in the district with abundant money and confidence for more robust times. Dallas merchants report holiday business at unprecedented volume despite higher prices, with heavy buying. New York firms indicate trade and industry remain active amid war developments and unsettled markets. Chicago authorities confirm large business volume with no recession from peace rumors.
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Atlanta
Dallas
New York
Chicago
Kid Quinn Fights Red Olsen in Pool Room Brawl
Prize fighters Jimmy Kid Quinn and J H Red Olsen staged a no-decision bout in a pool room. Quinn paid ten dollars after a disorderly conduct charge as Olsen was discharged. A negro employee suffered a head injury from a flying billiard cue amid the melee.
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Jimmy
Kid" Quinn
J. H. “Red” Olsen
Marquis of Queensbury
Quinn
Edington
Olsen
Quina
Lesa Nace
Recorder’s Court
Ananias Club
Heathaven
Gulf Coast Development League Dinner Plans For Leaders
Prominent business and professional men from the territory will gather at the Battle House tonight for a dinner to discuss Gulf Coast and Development League plans. Henry Hall will outline goals and structure, with attendees from Santa Rosa to Pearl River and Jackson counties showing support.
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Cocona
Gulf Coast and Development League
Battle House
Henry Hall
Oe League
Hall
Fox
Chow
Alabama
Santa Rosa Coun
Pearl
Miss
Burg
Jackson
League
Upti
Magnolia
Pensacola
Thomas O'Denenel
Hattiesburg
Boy 16 Fined for Driving Past Halted Street Car
John Brice a sixteen year old driver was fined $10 by the Recorder for passing a street car while passengers were being discharged near Jefferson and Government streets. Officer Haley testified the auto passed at 12 or 15 miles per hour and was corroborated by a streetcar conductor. The Recorder urged obedience to prevent loss of life and warned fines could rise to $25 if violations continue.
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John Brice
Haley
Jefferdon
Government
Edington
Frazer Heads to Capital Conference in Washington
Dr. T. H. Frazer dean of the medical school of the University of Alabama left Mobile for Washington to attend a national conference on medical cooperation. The operation of the conference and participation by the secretary of war and medical colleges from across the United States were noted but details were not disclosed.
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T. H. Frazer
University of
Plans for Chicago Plant Work Await Bids
A. associates and Chicago architects Hense Laren report plans for a new plant. The balance of the plans is awaited this morning and bids will be bid, with work to begin once secured.
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Mr. A. Associates
Mesers
Hense Laren
Chicago
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