Invasion of Egypt by Turks Has Begun
CATRO Egypt Jan 27 Turks have begun invading Egypt with an advance guard east of El Kantara. Egyptian casualties include one officer and four men lightly wounded in small skirmishes. Turkish forces have penetrated a considerable distance toward Port Said in the Suez area.
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Egypt
Associated Press
Catro
London
el Kantara
Eee
Athens
Port Said
Suez
Isaoe Ferree
Bioai Peninsular
Turkish Army Corps Marching on Port Under Dismal Command
A report states about 120,000 Turkish army corps members are marching on a port under the command of an officer named Dismal.
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Tates Turkish Army Corps
Dismal
Military activity at Suez Canal as civilians depart
Dispatches from Cairo report general military buildup at the Suez Canal with troops and warships assembling and civilians evacuating. In Australia a plan to form a rifle reserve of one million men was announced for potential European use if the war lasts longer.
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Suez Canal
London
Cairo
Sydney
Australia
Europe
Austria Claims Gains In Northern War Front
Vienna reports in a wireless Austrian official communication that gains were made in the passes into northeastern and north Hungary. The statement notes the enemy has been forced to evacuate some important positions after engagements in Ung, Latorcza, and surrounding areas.
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Austria
Vienna
Hungary
Thealeys
Ung
Latorcza
Sweretod
Austro German Plan Shapes East Campaign With Renewed Reinforcements
The Austro German plan prioritizes defense of the dual monarchy against Russia as reinforcements flood Hungary. Vienna reports important victories over Russia after Bukovina gains, aiming to keep Romania out of the war. Russian gains are claimed in Galicia while Warsaw front fighting sees German assaults repelled. British forces face pressure at various fronts including the La Basssee canal.
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Warsaw
Hungary
Vienna
Roumania
Bukovina
Galicia
Poland
Oe Ee
la Bagsee Canal
Smieetnes
Bonner Bill Falls in Alabama Senate Vote
Senator Bonner pushed a measure favoring baseball tennis and golf amid temperance opposition. The roll call tabled the motion 14 to 10, leaving Bonner's bill dead in the Alabama senate. Senator Hartwell opposed it and Senator Bulger sought federal liquor license refusal in dry areas, sending the resolution to committee.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bonner
Temperance
Mobile
Hartwell
Senate
Alabama
Bulger
Congress
Cala duo to headline refreshments entertainment show
William and Johnnie Cala, singing comedians, are slated to headline the event with matinee and evening performances. The program includes refreshments and a variety of entertainment.
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William
Johnnie Calametti
Weather fragment shows unsettled tone and rain
Fragment notes unsettled weather with rain and unclear phrasing. Mentions broad toner of forecast and possible changes, but details are illegible. No specific locations or dates present.
Glove Manufacturer in Winchester Reported at Sixty
Telegrams note C Gratchen of Winchester Virginia a glove maker died at age sixty by apparent self inflicted gunshot. Other items report suffrage movement in Texas legislature and various international and local events including a Norwegian steamer ashore and being towed, a misused mail bill proposal, and ongoing search for the Italian steamer Angelo Parodi.
Forces Commander Seydebreck Killed in Windhoek Accident
Colonel Seydebreck, commander in German Southwest Africa, died at Windhoek when a hand grenade exploded accidentally as he examined it. The incident occurred during routine duties, ending his command in the region.
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Seydebreck
German Southwest Africa
Windhoek
Wreck sighting and political veto signal
The hydrographic office received a wireless report from the steamer Nacoochee that a projecting spar was seen from the yacht Idler, with the rest of the wreck underwater and no life aboard. It was stated that President Wilson will veto the immigration bill due to the literacy test after a conference with congressional committees.
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Hydrographic Office
Nacoochee
Wilson
Foundations Would Not Dominate Churches Or Schools
John D Rockefeller Jr testified at a federal inquiry into foundation activities. He rejected reports that foundations aim to control churches, schools, and people in the South, citing US public tolerance and the foundations’ stated purpose to improve conditions.
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Farearth
South
John D.rockefeller, Jr
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
Rockefeller
United States
Indictment Charges Miss Cope With Attempted Bribery
In Chicago on January 27, Jessie Cope of Los Angeles faces an indictment accusing her of offering to share fifty thousand dollars with several government officials to obtain that sum from Charles Alexander of Providence Rhode Island. The trial was set for January 28 in federal court and she has been in custody on related charges.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Jessie Cope
Los Angeles
United States District Court
Charles Alexander
Providence
R. L
Cope
Miners and Operators Postpone Conference in Cleveland
Inability of John P. White and other United Mine Workers leaders to attend caused a postponement of a joint conference between miners and operators. Hy well Davies and Daniel F. Keefe, federal conciliators, arranged the talks in the eastern Ohio coal strike affecting 15,000 workers. The parties are expected to meet with the conciliators tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
John P. White
International Dent
United Mine Workers of America
Hywell Davies
Daniel F. Keefe
Wilson
Suspect Mannie Thomas Arrested in Pensacola Murder Case
Mannie Thomas a Negro was arrested by Pensacola officers on the murder charge of a Negro woman killed by a brick blow months ago. He was being returned to Pensacola on Tuesday night by the new police force.
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Mannie Thomas
Pensacola
Fla
Noweere
Cotton prices in Germany news from Berlin and Hamburg
American ambassador Gerard reports German cotton prices in Berlin and Hamburg with Bremen at 16.88 cents and Hamburg at 16.44 cents a pound for good middling size. February spot deliveries quoted at 15.15 cents a pound.
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Washington
Germany
Gerard
Berlin
Bremen
Hamburg
Wreck Delays Mobile and Ohio Train No. 1
Mobile and Ohio passenger train No. 1 arrived ten hours late in Mobile after a freight wreck at Macon Mississippi derailed several cars. The 8:40 a.m. scheduled arrival was pushed to 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday with no reported casualties.
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Mobile and Ohio
Mobile
Macon
Miss
Man Arrested in Deer Out of Season Case in Alabama
Wilber Lewis, a white man from Saraland, Alabama, was arrested Wednesday on charges of killing a deer out of season in violation of state game laws. Bond set at an amount not disclosed. Also named in connection with the case are Charlie Goariee Anderson and others.
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Wilber Lewis
Saraland
Ala
Charlie Goariee Anderson
Senators plan long sessions over ship purchase bill
Washington January 27 The senate reopened debate on the government ship purchase measure to exhaust Republican opposition. Democratic leaders aim to filibuster and keep a quorum late tonight while allowing Republicans to speak, with Senator Gallinger expected to continue his remarks.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Senator Gallinger
Mobile County Game and Fish Protective Association Formed
A Tuesday night meeting in Mobile established the Mobile County Game and Fish Protective Association to safeguard fish and game in Alabama. Officers include G. M. Van Liew as president and A. Douglas as vice president. a governing board and lawyer were authorized to draft a bill for stricter laws, targeting seine use in resh waters and other detrimental practices.
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Fish and Me
Mobile
Mobile County Game and Fish Protective Association
Gulf Fishing and Hunting Club
Adolph D. Bloch
Mobile Cotton Exchange
G. M. van Liew
A. Douglas
J. B. Armor
Harris Vaughn
CC. Frederic
Charles BE
Vincent
A. D. Bloch
James BP. Moreland
Alabama
Roosevelt Shootings Probe Gains Grand Jury Momentum
In New Brunswick on January 27 the grand jury said its probe into the January 19 Roosevelt shootings at a plant of the American Agricultural Chemical Company moves forward. Nineteen strikers were shot by armed guards leaving two dead. eighteen witnesses testified with many more to come. Mayors Hermann and Sheriff Houghton were named in related misconduct discussions.
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Associated Press
New Brunswick
N. J
Roosevelt
American Agricultural Chemical Company
Hermann
Houghton
Cass
Pola
Peabody declines place on Federal Trade Commission
George Foster Peabody of New York declines appointment to the Federal Trade Commission. Joseph E. Davies E N Hurley and Will H Parry have been practically decided for three of the five seats. Other candidates include George L Richard George Ruble Hugh Miller and several Southern men. The president is expected to decide within days.
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Washington
George Foster Peabody
New York
Federal Trade Commission
Joseph E. Davies
E. N. Hurley
Chicago
Will H. Parry
Seattle
George L. Richard
Jersey City
George Ruble
New Hampshire
Hugh Miller
Federal Bureau of Employment In Operation
Washington January 27. The new federal employment bureau is now in operation under the labor department. The plan involves post office and agriculture departments assisting in distributing information to employers and job applicants nationwide. Attention will be given to matching applicants to suitable positions and addressing the needs of employers seeking workers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Secceshbel
Department of Labor
Ig Atena
Post Office
Agriculture Departments
Two Mississippi Women Acquitted
New Albany Mississippi reports two women freed under the unwritten law after acquittals on first degree murder charges. Ruth Berthay, 26, was cleared in the Merter case from March 1913 and Gertrude Stone, 6, was cleared in the King case from August 1913.
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Associated Press
New Albany
Miss
Ruth Berthay
Muror
R. A. Merter
Here
Gertrude Stone
W. H. Ng
King
Jerome Taken Off Thaw Prosecution
New York January 27. For the first time in the Thaw case nearly nine years the state will not have William T. Jerome present as special counsel. Jerome was relieved from duty as special deputy attorney general. Franklin Kennedy will take charge for the state before Justice Davis.
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Associated Press
New York
Harry K. Thaw
William T. Jerome
New York County
Thaw
Davis
Supreme Court
Matteawan Asylum
Jerome
Edbart
Woodbury
Franklin Kennedy
February First Announcement from Vice Press Mobile Confers Efforts
A garbled February first note from a vice press unit discusses moving workers back to activity after a conference with President Harrison. The message mentions daily overs and limited comments until conditions improve, with efforts aimed at resuming work in certain periods.
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Vice Press Mobile
Taylor
Harrison
British view on balance of power in Times editorial
London January 27 The Times editorial discusses German policy and the balance of power, noting the chancellor’s remarks and neutrals’ role in interpreting the motivations behind maintaining European stability. It analyzes whether other reasons influenced British and German stances.
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Associated Preas
London
the Times
Nemenk
von Bethmannmuly
Mena Eine
Federal Bird Law Enforcement Update
The article outlines enforcement of the federal bird protection law with no changes to regulations since October 1 and mentions season dates varies by region. It notes penalties for violations and that investigations will be conducted nationwide.
Steel common offered in blocks in New York
Between 40 000 and 60 000 shares of United States Steel common stock were offered at a minimum price of 48 when the market opened, but only a few hundred shares were taken. The stock traded around 51 1 2 yesterday afternoon, and the dividend suspension was not announced until market close. The overall market fell as stocks weakened and bonds softened after the news.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Steel
Insurance placed on new school buildings totaling 62050
At a special finance committee meeting the board of school commissioners ordered insurance totaling 62 050 on new school buildings. Distributions include contents at Barton Academy 3 600 Semmes School 20 400 contents Semmes School 250 janitor's house 759 Russell School 20 700 contents 600 on janitor's house at Russell School 759 Citronelle School 14 000 Old Shell Road School and 600 on contents.
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Board of School Commissioners
Barton Academy
Semmes School
Russell School
Russell
Citronelle
Old Shell Road
Not Guilty, Thaw Says. Trial Set for February Twenty Three
Harry K. Thaw pleaded not guilty to the conspiracy charge after being brought from New Hampshire. Trial scheduled for February 23. he remains held in the Tombs with bail not sought. No move to transfer to Matteawan asylum pending trial unless lawyers change stance.
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New York
Harry. K. Thaw
New Hampshire
Seenae
Matteawan Asylum
Pends
Crichton Man Fined for Disorderly Acts
John McKay of Crichton was fined 150 dollars or sixty days in jail by Judge Chamberlain after charges of assaulting Nelson Knowles using abusive language and appearing in public while drunk. A near riot followed as McKay was pursued by deputies Holcombe and Lynch. In the same court Calvin Hopkins and Tucker were fined for gaming. Milton Stokes and Jim Reed faced related charges with fines or costs.
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Crichton
John McKay
Chamberlain
Inferior Criminal Court
Nelson Knowles
McKay
Billy Holcombe, Jr
Depu
Dennis Lynch
Calvin Hopkins
Tucker
Milton Stokes
Jim Reed
Snow blanketed Arkansas with record-possible falls
A heavy snow cover spread across Arkansas on January 27 with Fort Smith reporting ten inches. The weather bureau indicated widespread snowfall and noted the event could be the heaviest on record in the area.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Fort Smith
Weather Bureau
Guthrie
Okla
Okita
Coldest Winter Day Hits Duluth Readings
Thermometers at 8 o clock this morning showed 27 to 31 below zero in Duluth marking the coldest day of the winter. On the iron ranges the chill was 6 to 8 degrees lower than in Duluth, highlighting an extreme cold snap across the region.
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Duluth
More Trouble at Naco in Sight
Alfonso Coronado is reported by conventionist officials to have been a commissario of Naco Sonora port neutralized and closed to customs by the cement between General Calles and eror Maytor He is expected to take charge at Naco in a few days An unconfirmed report says Maytorena may install a small garrison at Naco Constitutionalists say the agreement aimed to prevent occupation of Naco in both military and civil forms.
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Associated Press
Douglas, Ariz
Alfonso Coronado
Naco
Sonora
General Calles
Eror Maytor
Maytorena
Weather extremes grip nation with heat highs and cold lows
A wide temperature swing spans the United States with 112 degrees in portions and 72 degrees in Miami while Williston sits below zero. A high pressure system centered over the Dakotas dominates much of the country with freezing conditions into northern Alabama and rain and warming trends follow a Pacific low.
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Miami
Fila
Williston
Dakotas
North Dakota
Alabama
Albert x
Chenery
Fire Causes Alarm at Broad Street Frame Dwelling
A small fire was started Tuesday in a vacant one story frame dwelling at Broad street two north of Kentucky. The residence owned by J. J. Blacksher was unoccupied. Fire officials reported the incident occurred Tuesday afternoon.
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Broad Street
Kentucky
J. J. Blacksher
Deputy and Negro in Duel to Death in Alabama
Deputy sheriff George H. Berb and James P. McNeill were killed in a confrontation at Fowler's home in Alabama while trying to arrest a Black man on a complaint. The gunfight started inside the house, with both men fatally shot. the suspect died as the house burned, and Fowler's burned body was later found.
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Associated Press
George H. Ber
James
Fowler
McNeill
Bill
National racquet doubles championship opens in Philadelphia
Nine teams entered the national racquet doubles championship in Philadelphia. Notables include title holders Dwight F. Davis and Joseph W. Wear of the Racquet Club of St. Louis and Jay Gould paired with Wilson Potter of the host city.
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Philadelphia
Amon
Dwight F. Davis
Joseph W. Wear
St. Louis
Jay Gould
Wilson Potter
Traffic Club honors Mr. Taylor at Philadelphia event
The largest and most successful guest and a dynamic speaker drew praise as Traffic Club members, a leading Philadelphia business group, honored Mr. Taylor for a notable visit to Mobile.
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Traffic Club
Philadelphia
Taylor
Orie
Burglar Incendiary Acts in Plateau Area
Reported Wednesday morning a burglar incendiary strike damaged the M store at Plateau, with evidence of arson found. The prior Thursday a turpentine camp commissary was robbed of groceries and machinery before further thefts, and Sheriff W H Holcombe ordered case closings as an officer investigates the incidents.
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Ayade
Kushla
Plateau
Turpentine
W. H. Cene
W. H. Holcombe
Round Table Club Favors Against Ship Purchase Debate
The Round Table Club discussed the question What the United States Purchase Ships? at the Y. AC. A. building. Chairman Bromberg led a lengthy session and the majority favored the negative after deliberation.
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Round Table Club
AC. A
Givenesson
United States
Bromberg
Captain Margarets G. takes command of schooner Margaret G
Captain Margaret G. Loonier, formerly of the Ae Cheslie, arrives to assume command of the schooner Margaret G. from the E. N tzler Lumber Company. The vessel loads timber for Europe and sails soon.
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Margaret G
Loonier
Cheslie
E. N.tzler Lumber Company
Roosevelt Urges Federal Employment Bureau and Big Public Works
New York January 27 Theodor Roosevelt calls for a federal employment bureau to classify job candidates and coordinate with state and municipal bureaus. He urges emergency federal action to settle settlers on the land and expand national projects through reclamation and river and harbor services to relieve unemployment. He advocates a flood control program on the Mississippi basin using existing machinery.
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Federal
Theodore Roosevelt
New York Federation of Churches
Gov
Mississippi
Ohio
Columbia
Anti Shipping and Anti Advertising Bills Pass House
Alabama House approves two measures restricting shipping and advertising contracts. The bills limit deliveries by transportation companies and ban certain newspaper promotions. Gov Henderson may veto. if not, they become law. Senate committee had endorsed broader tax abolition proposals.
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Ale
Jan
Senate
Mabama House
Will
Bonrae
Govermoor Henderson
Senate Committee On and Taxation
Prohibition Efforts Face City Resistance in Mobile
Jap Ardent prohibition supporters push for measures backed by strong sentiment as Mobile delays enforcement plans. Representative Wilson cites mayoral statements on enforcing provisions amid local opposition and prejudice. The bill targets cities of 60,000 and more and aims at excise commissions including Jefferson County.
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Montgomery
Mobile
Natve
Wilson
Pillese
Ae Ree
Jefferson County
Disinfection of Union Stock Yards Under Embargo
On January 27 the Union Stock Yards began a major disinfection to prevent foot and mouth disease. A. G. Houck, veterinary inspector, ordered an embargo on cattle shipments until miles of alleys and yards are disinfected. The move follows a suspected new case linked to Chicago yards.
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She
Union
A. G. Houck
US States Bureau of Animal Industry
Chicago
Hanging of Gen Noriel in the Philippines
Manila January 27 funeral rites for General Noriel, once a key rebel leader, were held with a muted crowd. The late general, executed for treason in Cavite, drew little public protest despite his influence and the army’s precautionary presence.
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Noriel
Philippines
Associated Press
Manila
Ethel Barrymore Film Delayed From Arrival
The five reel picture The Nightingale starring Ethel Barrymore was not delivered by press time and will not be shown today at the Empire. Delivery via Mobile and Ohio was initially four hours late then thirty minutes late, preventing withdrawal of advance advertisements.
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Ethel Barrymwe
Empire
Mobile
Ohio
Bianchi
Fire in Forward Hold of Steamer Maraval
A backward look reports a fire in the forward hold of the steamer Maraval near St. Thomas yesterday. The vessel Marsal and crew were mentioned in the chaotic account, with unclear details on injuries or exact cause.
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Trinidad
Marsal
St. Thomas
Gran
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