Von Kluck Forces French Across the Aisne at Soissons
The German assault north of Soissons under General Von Kluck drives French across the Aisne amid rising river floods. British gains near La Bassée are reported, while Turkish advances in Persia continue as Teheran notes. Italy faces earthquake distraction as war looms.
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von Kluck
Aisne
Soissons
Associated Press
London
Belgium
Vosges
Flanders
Alsace
la Bassee
Italy
Turkish envoy says Azerbaijan evacuation hinges on Russian exit
Turkish ambassador informs Persian government the Porte will evacuate Azerbaijan once Russian forces depart and after the heir to the throne reaches Tabriz to take control. The heir is soon to depart for Tabriz.
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Teheran
London
Azerbaijan
Tabriz
Turkey replies to Persian ultimatum over invasion
Turkey answers Persia's ultimatum demanding withdrawal of Turkish forces from Persian territory. Ottoman troops have occupied several towns in Azerbaijan including Tabriz during the northwestern Persia campaign against the Russians.
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Turkey
Persia
Azerbaijan
Tabriz
French Mention Charges Near Soissons and Vosges Skirmish
The French report notes German occupation of St. Paul near Soissons yesterday, then driven out. It mentions artillery exchanges, a spirited Vosges infantry encounter won by the French, and a successful charge near Arras with little new beyond these details.
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Paris
Soissons
St. Paul
Vosges
Arras
Four Black Monticello inmates lynched by mob in Georgia
A mob seized Dan Barber and three relatives from Jasper County jail in Monticello, Georgia, then fatally shot them. Bodies with bullet wounds were discovered on the town outskirts as sheriff James Ezele reported the arming of about 100 men.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Dan‘ Bar‘ber
Jesse
Barber
Ella
Ella Charlies
Jasper County
Monticello
James James Ezele
Tumulty Faces Turmoil Amid Hard Luck Run
Secretary Tumulty vented despair after a story claimed he opposed a prohibition bill in Washington. The string of misfortune included a clergyman sitting on his hat in Indianapolis and a police denial at a Democratic Club reception.
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Washington
Capitol
Indianapolis
Indiana Democratic Club
New York
McAdoo Eyes Presidency Hinted by Chicago Speech
Secretary McAdoo’s Chicago remarks denying a Wilson second-term bid sparked Washington speculation that he aims for the presidential nomination and would succeed as political heir to his father in law.
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M'Adoo
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Chicago
Wilson
Indianapolis
Interstate Commerce Commission sets hearing on log transit rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a reopening of top line log milling transit rate issues and announced arguments on March 3. Today the commission marked the end of its inquiry into rates and practices for anthracite transport and heard a complaint alleging railroad discrimination by lines from St. Louis and Kansas City against Dallas and Fort Worth in favor of Texarkana and Shreveport for car load shipments.
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Interstate Commerce Comission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce
St. Louis
Kansas City
Dallas
Fort Worth
Texas
Texarkana
Shreveport
Swedish Loan of Ten Million Dollars Announced
A new Swedish loan of ten million dollars will be issued in a few days. The American steamer George Haw ley, sailing from New York to Copenhagen on November 15, was detained at Falmouth for three weeks due to British officials suspecting the 500 barrels of oil she carried was intended for Germany.
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George Hawley
New York
Copenhagen
Falmouth
Germany
Tide Destroys Bulkhead Along Seabright Shore
A record high tide swept nearly unimpeded through Seabright New Jersey, undermining the town’s defenses. The bulkhead installed after last year’s disastrous tides was swept away.
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N. J
Alregay
Governor Hays fires keynote on square deal for capital
Governor George W. Hays told the fortieth general assembly that a square deal for capital in Arkansas is essential. He urged guarantees to every legitimate business interest and prospective investors as absolute necessities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
George W. Hays
Fortieth General Assembly
Senate Accepts House Bill Reforming Supreme Court Case Limit
The senate yesterday accepted reforms proposed in the house bill to restrict the number of cases in the supreme court and the bill passed.
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House
Supreme Court
Senate
Senate accepts immigration bill without opposition
The conference report on the immigration bill was approved by the United States Senate yesterday. It removes opposition to Senate amendments that would exclude African Americans and exempt Belgians from restrictions.
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United States
Senate
Oscar
Lewis
Jsenate
Prohibition Committee
Emperor William visits trenches and drinks wine in Argonne
A Cologne Gazette letter from a German soldier describes Emperor William visiting western front trenches. The emperor is said to be in good health and spirits and delivered a powerful speech. He allegedly toured an Argonne cave, drank wine with an artillery officer, and startled at French soldiers, later learning they were prisoners.
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Associated Press
Rotterdam
London
Cologne Gazette
William
Argonne
Schooner John W. Dana Abandoned at Sea
The schooner John W. Dana of Boston sailing from Charleston to New York with lumber is abandoned and waterlogged ninety three miles north of Diamond Shoals lightship. A radio from the liner El Alba reported the loss with no word about the nine crew members. New York agents say they have heard nothing since the vessel left Charleston on January 2.
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Associated Press
New York
John W. Dana
Boston
Charleston
S. C
Diamond Shoals
Southern Pacific
el Alba
Detective Murphy locates missing woman after hour search
The Mobile Item reports City Detective J. W. Murphy sought Miss Lulath of Perry Ohio for her mother. One hour after the paper hit streets, authorities found her and brought relief to her family.
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J. W. Murphy
Miss Lulath
Perry
Ohio
Murphy
Wheat hits war time high above 1 44 in Chicago market
Wheat prices surged to new wartime records in Chicago trading with May options quoted near 1.44 and edging toward the market limit. The report notes scarcity concerns despite claims of limited steam availability impacting supply.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Earthquake Death Toll Rises Across Italian Towns
Rome reports 20000 dead and 35000 injured from Wednesday quake as Avezzano and Sora suffer near wipeouts. Rescuers work amid rubble with hundreds trapped, while sixty towns report heavy casualties and widespread destruction.
Aftermath of Italian Earthquake Counts Victims in Thousands
The Chronicle Rome correspondent puts dead and injured in the disaster at 90 000 to 100 000. A Central News Rome dispatch cites about 20 000 victims with Avezzano at 10 000 Sora 4 000 and other areas 6 000.
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London
the Chronicle
Rome
Avezzano
Sora
Elsewhere
Rome Earthquake Devastates Avezzano and Sora Areas
Italy reels from a major quake with 25 000 to 50 000 feared dead. Avezzano and Sora suffer the worst damage as troops act in rescue, the Red Cross mobilizes, and King Victor Emmanuel leads relief efforts amid widespread destruction. American aid and relief teams move toward Avezzano to assist survivors.
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Rome
Italy
Messina
Avezzano
Sora
Alps
Red Cross
Red Cross Central Committee
Victor Emmanuel
Tivoli
Carcoli
Helana
Pope Benedict
Santa Marta
Page
Ministry of the Interior
America
Norman Richardson
Charles Train
John Harrison
Marion Sims Wyth
Ambassador Page
Weather forecast for Mobile and Alabama today
The section reports fair and warmer conditions for Mobile tonight and Friday with gentle south winds. Alabama forecast calls for fair tonight and partly cloudy skies Saturday.
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Mobile
Alabama
British to Permit Release on Bond of Prize Ships
Washington January 15 British government will allow release on bond for ships held in prize courts if the court judge agrees. The embassy said relief of tonnage shortages motivates the move and notes seven neutral vessels are in prize, five detained in the UK for cargo checks, with one to be freed soon, none American-flagged.
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Associated Press
Washington
United Kingdom
Mobile Officer Nabs Murderer Harold B. Shepperd Arrested
Harold B. Shepperd alias E N Smith, former Mobile resident and moving picture operator, captured in Selma as an escaped convict from Moundsville state penitentiary. He served time for a brother in law murder and reportedly revealed his escape after drinking. Allegations say he has a living wife in East Liverpool Ohio. He will be returned to Mobile Friday afternoon.
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Harold B. Shepperd
E. N. Smith
Mobile
Selma
Ala
T. T. Palmer
Moundsville
W. Va
Ae. Oc
Peares
I Mobile
W. Cot
Palmer
Shepperd
East
Liverpool
Ohio
Smith
Rescue Efforts in Avezzano Face Ghastly Task
Jan 15 Avezzano Italy rescue work in the devastated town continues under torchlight as walls threaten to collapse. Many victims died from exhaustion and cold rather than injuries. a girl was rescued alive after hanging from a upper floor. Count Filippo Resta survived while nine relatives and two servants perished.
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Associated Press
Avezzano
Italy
Filippo Resta
Azzevano
British urge action over Carranza oil embargo in Tampico
The British ambassador pressed the U S state department for action against Carranza oil export restrictions on Tampico crude used by the British navy. He noted destruction of property in large oil fields and reported Aguilar and Penn-Mexico closures and an embargo on oil exports for nonpayment of production obligations.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Carranza
Tampico
Arge
State’ Department
Aguilar Petroleum Company
Penn-Mexico
Aguilar Company
Huasteca Petroleum Company
New York Opens Fr Yard Sets of Pounds Today
Fragments indicate currency and weight measures with unclear phrasing. The readable bits imply a New York context and financial or weight references but lack full names dates or events.
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New York
Women’s National Made in U S A League Organizer Named
Mrs Lindley M Garrison wife of the secretary of war helps spearhead the new league aimed at rallying women to support and purchase American made products and articles with cabinet and congressional patrons backing the effort in Washington on January 16.
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Lindley M. Garrison
Washington
Jan
Secretary of War
Congress
Tennessee inaugurates Thomas C. Rye as governor
Nashville reports the January 15 inauguration of Thomas C. Rye of Paris marking a return to Democratic rule. The ceremony at the Ryman Auditorium followed Hooper's departure, with a Democratic legislature and leaders pledging enforcement of prohibition laws and tax, school funds, and reform plans including highway improvements and a monument to Southern women.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Thomas C. Rye
Paris
Tennessee
Ben W. Hooper
Ryman
M. M. Neil
Rye
Hooper
Atmore To Get First National Bank
Atmore Alabama will gain the First National Bank of Atmore with capital stock of 25000 paid in. A visiting group of Atmore citizens and bank officers secured local stockholders and chose Dr J P McMurphy as president M Benenson as vice president Clyde Roberts cashier C C Huxford and Lonnie Greer as directors. The bank plans to open February 1 and attract Mobilian investors to a close connection with the city.
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Atmore
Ala
First National Bank of
Lonnie Greer
McMurphy
Mobillans
Roberts
Pensacola
Huxford retires from Huxford-Orvin Stores
C. C. Huxford announces he severed ties with Atmore Naval Stores Company and will pursue other business. He asked The Item to report that he is no longer connected with that naval stores concern.
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Huxford
Atmore Naval Stores Company
Mobile
Ite
Naval Stores Company
Sunday Baseball Ban Bill Moves in Alabama Senate
Mobile and Montgomery report note Senator Bonner introduces a Sunday baseball ban bill for public places in Alabama while Senator Denson targets liquor advertising. Other measures include a sand islands land bill for Mobile and discussions on a constitutional convention.
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Mobile Land Islands
Senator Denson
Montgomery
Bonner
Chamberlain
Alabama
Denson
Hartwell
State Committee
Senate
Wilson
Sunday Baseball in Mobile Faces Lawsuit Threats
T. K. Jackson, president of the Mobile Baseball Association, warns senators Hartwell and Chamberlain that a bill to end Sunday baseball would bankrupt Mobile and force a sale of the Mobile franchise. He urges swift action to ensure passage of the repeal to protect the sport and the city’s team.
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Mobile Baseball Mn
Bonner
Mobile
Harry T. Hartwell
Bart B. Chamberlain
Senate
Suner
Mobile Baseball Association
T. K. Jackson
Manitou Collides With British Cruiser Near Beachy Head
The Atlantic liner Manitou, arriving in New York, reports a December 24 collision off Beachy Head with British patrol cruiser Cleopatra. One cruiser crewman drowned. Cleopatra reportedly carried mines or shells on deck. Manitou returned to Plymouth for repairs with a dented bow and buckled plates.
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Associated Sear
New York
Manitou
Beachy Head
England
Cleopatra
Plymouth
Chamberlain Says Steam Roller Inches Through Legislature
Representative Bart B. Chamberlain arrived in the city amid a lull in business in the lower house. He expects to return to Montgomery for Monday's session and warns there is no chance of altering the majority’s legislative program. He predicts a reckoning when the people have their day.
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Chamberlain
Bart B. Chamberlain
Montgomery
Henderson Club Meeting Set for Friday at St Andrew Hotel
President Vincent McAleer of the Mobile County Henderson Club urges full attendance Friday night in the St Andrew Hotel parlor to finalize plans for the Montgomery trip and Monday inauguration parade. Members bringing ladies should notify the secretary to secure tickets to the inaugural ball.
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Vincent McAleer
Mobile County
Henderson Club
St. Andrew
Montgomery
McDermott Attends Alabama Car Cone Association Meeting
Bank of Mobile president M. J. McDermott left Friday for Montgomery to attend a meeting of the National Car Cone Association of Alabama at the Gay-Teague Hotel. He will return to Mobile Saturday morning.
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M. J. McDermott
Bank of Mobille
Montgomery
National Carcone Association of Alabama
N . McDermott
Mobile
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Maragha
Burak
Ispahan
Téheran
M’adoo
H. B. Shepperd
West Virginia Penitentiary
Mexico
Britain
First National Bank
Huxford-Orvin Stores CO
O'Neal
Fature
Merritt-Denson
Lacy Oakley
Representative Speer
Wilcox
Theo. Lacy
Ieepeniter Carmie
Perentdant
Smith-Parks
Conalder
Bart See
Bition
Derwood
Henderson
Jayson
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