Colonel Allaire Faces Wide Command Burden in Mexico
From El Valle San Buena Ventura Mexico January 8 Associated Press Colonel W H Allaire of the 16th infantry commands the southern camp and leads eight infantry regiments plus cavalry and artillery units. He directs manoeuvres, patrols, and intelligence while keeping thousands of soldiers healthy and ensuring quiet near El Valle where a Carranza garrison sits two miles from the camp.
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Associated Press
EL Valle San Buena Ventura
Mexico
W. H. Allaire
16Th Infantry
Allaire
el Valle
Carranza
Army Corps Farms Reported On Meuse Front
Paris reports in Le Des Armees that 7365 acres were last autumn and this year by one army corps in the Meuse region near the Germans. Oats barley potatoes and vegetables were grown with 225 acres for hay. Grass cutting plans covered 175 acres. Farm material came from abandoned communes and daily service included 30 plows 24 harrows 12 rollers 18 cultivators and 40 transport vehicles for fertilizer.
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Paris
Ae Des Armees
the Trench
Meuse
Army Corps
Williams Treatment Promises Kidney and Uric Acid Relief
Advertises The Williams Treatment for excess uric acid, claiming relief from kidney and bladder issues, rheumatism, and related pains. Offers a free 50 cent bottle (32 doses) by sending name and address to Dr D A Williams Company Dept 827 F Post Office Block. Limit one bottle per address.
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Williams
D. A. Williams
Baptist Ministers In Quarterly Meet at Dauphin Way Church
The Baptist ministers of Mobile and vicinity hold their quarterly meeting at Dauphin Way Baptist Church beginning at 2 p.m. An evening service at 7:30 features Dr. J. G. Dickinson of Evergreen on Is Jesus the Christ We Need with an inviting program of devotions and talks.
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Baptist Meters
Mobile
J. G. Dickinson
Evergreen
Jesus the Christ
Pblic
W. E. Fendley
Ll. D. Dix
Guy R. Hurlbutt
George T. Rosson
Preachers’ School
John W. Phillips
W. E. Lockler
Russians Gain Ground Near Riga In Northern Front
Berlin dispatch reports a Russian attack with strong forces on the Russo-Galician front near the Gulf of Riga. Official statement says Russians gained more ground on the Aa river while other sectors were repulsed. Rumanians hold a wide front in Moldavia with Fokshani town captured and about four thousand prisoners taken.
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Berlin
Sayville
Gulf of Riga
Moldavia
War Office
Fokshani
Allied leaders unite in Rome conference resolve to act
Italian press hails the Rome conference of Entente leaders as yielding united action and firm resolve. The two meetings closed Sunday with statements of complete unity on wartime questions and a pledge to greater coordination among the allies.
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Rome
Paris
Entente Leaders Rally at Boselli Luncheon
Premier Boselli hosts ministers with cordial speeches pledging confidence in Entente victory. Briand and Lloyd George receive enthusiastic ovations as guests depart. Lyautey pins war crosses on Cadorna Morrone and Corsi, commemorating Italian and French leadership.
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Briand
David Lloyd-George
Lyautey
Count Cadorna
Morrone
Corsi
Little Front Activity in France Report
Paris dated January 8 reports patrol engagements last night in the Bouchavesnes region on the Somme front and Parroy forest in Lorraine, with little other activity noted.
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France
Paris
Bouchavesnes
Somme
Parroy Forest
Lorraine
Greeks Await Orders to Attack Allies
Paris dispatch reports M. Diomede, former Greek finance minister, saying Greece will attack the Allies once Germany commands. He accuses Major von Falkenhausen of directing the Greek staff, coordinating munitions, communications, and mobilization, with limited forces already sent to the Peloponnese and plans to raise a 75 thousand man army.
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Paris
Germany
M. Diomede
Eliptherios Venizelos
von Falkenhusen
Legation
Athens
Berlin
Sarrail
Berath
Peloponnese
M. Falkensoe
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promises Quick Laxative Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a gentle non griping laxative. It claims rapid relief from constipation and a brighter morning after taking a bedtime dose.
Hughes to Advise in Legislation to Cut Living Costs
A report states Charles E. Hughes will assist in drafting state legislation aimed at reducing consumer food costs. He discussed the high cost of living with Governor Whitman, signaling a push for price relief measures nationwide.
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Associated Prose
New York
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Whitman
Moon Eclipse Attracted Many In Mobile
Scores of residents watched a total lunar eclipse last night in Mobile. It began at 11 50 p m central time and reached totality at 3 a m. This was the last total moon eclipse since 913. Clear weather and mild air drew crowds to front galleries and windows to view the spectacle. Six more eclipses are expected this year.
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Mobile
Importation of Jewelry Prohibited by Britain
Britain bans import of jewelry of any description without a special license. The prohibition also covers gold in any form and manufactured or unmanufactured gold including coins. Silver manufacturers are limited to silver watches and watch cases. The notice appears in Associated Press dispatches from London dated January 8.
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Associated Press
London
Weeghman Ready to Spend for Cubs Pennant Winners
Chicago January 8 Fred Mitchell the newly named manager of the Chicago Nationals has authority to launch a multi year campaign to build a pennant winning team regardless of expense. Charles Weegham president said stockholders will push expenditures and he has up to 100000 in bank funds to strengthen the squad with more funds available if needed.
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Chicago
Fred Mitchell
Chicago Nationals
Charles Weegham
Weegham
Burglar Stirs City as Police Trail Leads Astray
Police and Detectives differ over timing of a burglary at the Reiss store and a Sunday/Monday theft in the same district. Officers say the burglar looted stock and fled, while a witness claims the robbery occurred Sunday afternoon or night.
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Mr. Reiss
Davis
Conley
Reihinks
Reiss
Newbern and Harris
Come-back remedy touted in health ad
An old advertisement touts Haarlem OW Capsules as a national remedy to restore strength from overwork and poor regimen. It claims three capsules daily boost appetite and sleep, curing uric acid, kidney, bladder, stomach, and other ailments. Money-back if not helpful. available for 25c, 50c, and 1.00 per box with GOLD MEDAL branding.
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Haarlem
Holland
Ae Io Gare
Rich ards Oil Field stunt announced by auctioneer
Notice warns readers to watch the paper for A. A. Richards' oil field stunt to appear in the next few days. Auctioneer is A. A. Richards.
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Richards
A. A. Richards
Statue Unveiled At New Church In Toulminville
A statue of Our Lady of Perpetual Help was unveiled at the new St. Francis Xavier church in Toulminville yesterday at 7:30 PM. Fathers Hackett Dunne Henry Eaton and Lauzon led the ceremony with music from an city orchestra and choir. The event included the reception of all parish girls into the sodality and a consecration led by Father Dunne with special address by Father Hackett.
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Sodality
St. Francis Xavier
Toulmin Ville
Fathers Hackett
Dunne
Henry
Eaton
Lauzon
Father Lauzon
Father Hackett
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Hackett
God
Christ
Blessed Virgin
Agatha Cowley
Marguerite McDonald
Celia Finch
Bertha Street
Father Dunne
St. Matthew's Church
Elizabeth McDonald
Father Henry of
St. Patrick’s
New Diet Test Trials Three Meals a Day for Recruits
In New York on January 8 a three week test begins to see if a person can live happily and well on three meals daily at eight cents per meal. Twelve husky police recruits serve as demonstrators and must eat only at the diet house with no snacks, on their honor.
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Associated Press
New York
Husky Police
Ship Building Is British Concern
London reports urgent government action to speed mercantile shipbuilding as tonnage under construction remains large. Shortages of timber and materials threaten progress while plans include recalling skilled workers from the front and expanding female labor to operate furnaces. Major firms have ordered seven thousand ton-plus ships and a big passenger net, with repairs rising after recent stormy weather.
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London
Wmren
Furness Withy
Supreme Court Strikes Webb Kenyon Rule Damaging State Liquor Rights
The high court declares federal power over liquor undercuts state authority. Chief Justice warns Congress cannot paralyze state laws while Justices Holmes and Van Devanter dissent. Webb Kenyon interstate shipment power challenged amid debate on national control of alcohol.
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Congress
Webb-Kenyon
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