Maine Battleship Makes First Mobile Harbor Visit
The Maine, U S Navy first battleship to enter Mobile harbor, is due between January 20 and 25. A letter to Harbormaster T P Norville outlines berthing needs and harbor information. The ship's purpose is unclear though it may support a navy recruitment push.
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Maine
U. S. Navy
Mobile
T. P. Norville
Mobile Sageet 5
Navy
Lamson
Cruiting
Norville
Mobile Chamber elects 19 directors from diverse groups
Members of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce vote today in the Battle House lobby from 10 AM to 6 PM to elect a 19 member board representing 19 classifications. Tellers will count after closing for the annual meeting in the Trellis Room tonight.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Battle House
Chamber
Poluge Baffled By Robbery At Reiss Store
Mobile police hunted a weekend burglar who entered Jacob Reiss’s store and stole more than a thousand dollars in goods. Chief Detectives Rondeau led efforts in Chief Van Liew’s absence as officers widened patrols and examined peddler leads with little progress. The thief, familiar with the stock, took fine dresses and silk waists to an Emanuel street area, then disappeared. Continued on Page Three.
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Mobile
Jacob Reiss
Rondeau
van Liew
New Orleans
Reiss
Jacob Heiss
Emanuel Street
Praca
Bt. Emennere
Wylie Hannibal
Harry Croxdale
Edington
Oficer A. M. New
Croxdale
Hannigal
Eslava
St. Emanuel
PIP OIL BARGE COMPLETED AND SHIP REPAIR PLANS ANNOUNCED
William M. Evans of Gulf City Boiler Works announced the completion of an oil barge made from half the hull of the transfer boat B F Winchell. The oil tanker San Cristobal will repair here at a cost near three hundred thousand dollars and arrive the twentieth of the month under its own steam. The Orion tug is en route for overhaul, and repairs were secured over other Gulf ports, Mobile winning the bid.
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B. F. Winchell
San Cristobal
William M. Evans
Gulf City Boiler Works
I Mae
Obd
Great Pearson
Mexico
Puerto
Mexic
Vans
Orion
San Cuistobia
Gulf
Mobile
Lawson Refuses to Name Cabinet Aides in Senate Probe
Law and testimony show Charles Lawson resisting demands to name cabinet officers and a New York broker amid a leak investigation. Lawsen hints at higher ups but rejects naming individuals, while congressmen push for specifics and threaten contempt.
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Bostonian
New York
Boston
Lawsen
Lawson
Request for Harbor Details for Visiting Navy Ship
A U S Marine Navy Yard letter to Mobile Harbor Master requests water supply amounts and wharf arrangements for a visiting ship. It notes a 394 foot vessel drawing 25 feet, to sail around the 2th instant, with first stop at Charleston. Commanding officer W W Taylor signs as Omega United States Navy coming.
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U. S. Marine Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Mobile
Ala
Charleston
W. W. Taylor
United States Navy
Kemp Named Leader of Tourist Welcome Club
Dr W H Kemp prominent Mobil leader was named president of the Tourist Welcome Club at a Colonial Room Cawthon hotel meeting. The board ratified his selection and active members approved the appointment. Kemp thanked the club and outlined ongoing work while others named to confer with Rotary on auditorium cleanup and related civic efforts.
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W. H. Kemp
Mobil
Cawthon Hotel
Kemp
Unization
Messrss H. Webb
George B. Rogers
Usher Houston
Rotary At
T. J. Eaton
Teuton Drive on Rumania Gains Ground in Moldavia
AP summarizes wartime reports showing Field Marshal von Mackensen’s push in southern Moldavia expanding after seizing positions near the Sereth frontier. German advances threaten Russian lines along the Putna and Dniester corridors as Russian efforts wane from Dvinsk to Riga with limited gains near the Aa.
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Associated Press
New York
Sefteth
Moldavia
Teuton c
Hardhard
Putna
Berlin
Omnes
Ae Agar
Dvinsk
Riga
Russia
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
Today in Washington the forecast calls for fair weather across Alabama and Mississippi with no precipitation expected and mild to moderate temperatures.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Mobilians Plan To Bring Highway Meet To This City
Delegations from several cities travel by train to Buckatunna Mississippi for a highway conference. Organizers announce the prospect of hosting the next roadway gathering with broad county representation and a strong turnout.
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M. and. O
Buckatunna
Miss
Roadway Advocates
L. G. ‘Adama
Carnival Directors Convene Wednesday Evening Meeting
Carnival meeting moved to Wednesday at 7 45 PM in the Battle House parlor due to the annual gathering. Pete of Commerce notes the directors will discuss upcoming events and arrangements.
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Pete Pete
Commerce
Battle House
Thaw Indicted on Assault Charge Involving Boy
Harry K Thaw is indicted by a grand jury on an assault alleged against a high school boy. The case centers on social scandal and potential arrest warrants issued for Thaw.
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Harry K.thaw
Ty Associated. Press
Harry K
Te Grand
Uilting
Cali Stene
Dhaw
Prichard Family Receives Charity Funds Urgently Needed
A poor family in Prichard faces eviction as rent of twelve dollars is due. Four dollars and fifty cents has been raised with a dollar and a half from Oakdale residents, and more donations are requested immediately. A clothing bundle arrived at The Item office and relief workers are assisting the family. Contributions can be sent to The Mobile Item or McMillan Drug Company in Prichard.
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Prichard
Oakdale
McMillan Drug Company
Judge Berney Sets A Record In Court
Judge Saffolad Berney disposed of more than seventy cases in one hour in the law side of the court. Officials say nearly as many cases must be handled today and tomorrow to clear the docket before the new court system is instituted.
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Saffolad Berney
Law
Law and Equity Court
Governor Investigates Nogales Camp Conditions
Governor Henderson opens inquiry into the Nogales m camp as Brig. Gen. Charles R. Bricken discusses conditions on leave. Other officers are expected to brief him this week amid recent reports about the camp.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Henderson
Nogales
Charles R .Bricken
Bricken
Bank of Mobile Names Its Board of Directors
Stockholders at the Bank of Mobile meeting elected directors to serve the ensuing year. The roster includes M. Earmett, Dr. IT, F. J. Inge, A. P. Wem, Andrew Van Antwerp, F. M. Wetnacker, Henry Piaggio.
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Bank OF Mobile
Bank of
M. Earmett
Dr. IT
F. J. Inge
A. P A Wem
Andrew van Antwerp
Fe .M. Wetnacker
Henry Piaggio
Talks At Government Street Church On Joseph’s Life
The Rev Dr Chartern of Princeton Theological Seminary spoke at Government Street Presbyterian Church, presenting Joseph as a model of faith and destiny. His talks covered Joseph’s trials, courage, and triumph, emphasizing how faith guides through distress to honor and lasting fame.
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Joseph
Gulf Coast Fair to Feature Elaborate Dog Show
Plans for a spring dog exhibition by local owners aim to boost the Gulf Coast Fair. A small entry fee and admission will fund the show, with a Gulf Coast Kennel Club to be formed during the event. The fall show promises notable dogs under Kennel Club auspices in Mobile.
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Gulf Coast
Kennel Club
Lawsom Faces Testimony After Witness Status
The committee recessed for lunch as Lawson was briefly excused as a witness but kept under jurisdiction. He acknowledged disinterest in a congressional inquiry into the New York leak and peace note, while promising to name unknown conspirators and the money involved, with talk of large sums and contempt actions.
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Lawson
House
New York
Allvence
Wilson
Henry Coe
Meek Han
Garret
He. i
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Henry Hall
First National Bank
J. R. Jones
Bradstreet Company
H. G. ‘Grimley
Cotton Buyer
Sol’ Kahn
Kahn Mfg. Co
E. O. Fowlkes
D. R. Dunlap Mercantile Co
R. W. Ogburn
Ogburn-Griffin Grocery Co
J. L. Coleman
Gulf States Shipping Co
H. C. Vaughan
H. C. Vaughan Lumber Co
B. F. du Bois
Mallory Steamship Line
A. le Blanc
Sydney R. Prince
T. B. Turner
L. & N. Railroad Co
J. A. Lamey
Ziliak- Schafer Milling Co
J. H. Left
A. M. Bright Grocery Co
R. O. Harris
R. O. Harris Grocery Co
L. G. Adams
Adams Machinery & Mfg. Co
Paul Danner
Mobile Coal Co
A. D. Davis
A. D. Davis Packing Co
S. H. Peck
W. H. Reynolds
Reynalds Musi House
J. D. Smith
Smith Piano Co
Edward M. Bailey
W. Dodson
L. D. Dix
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co
J. K. Glennon
J. K. Glennon & Co
Stewart Brooks
Brooks & Crawford
H. T. Inge
H. W. du Bose
P Presbyterian Church
RP. W. Maer
W. D. Bellingrath
Coca-Cola
John Craft
Poluge
New
Orleans
Plateau
Whistler
Pip
Uts Wat
Gultele Ooh
Waslaing Colepaarck
Was
Heads Union of Baptists
W. EB. Fendley
Féy
Paseee Ae Church
Rotary Club
Teuton
Rumania
Recorder
Recorder’s Court
John M. Scott
Scott
Pauline Sheldon
District of Columbia
Senate
Washington
Chet
Pews
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Wheeler
Berney
Gulf Coast Fair
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