Submarine K-5 Missing After Detachment From Flotilla
Charleston reports no word on the submarine K-5 missing since detaching from the flotilla off Cape Romain during fog. Vorden, Mangrove, Yamacraw, and Seninole search. Tallahassee and others entered Charleston harbor. wireless still in use by coast guard and navy yards for updates.
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Charleston
S. C
Key West
Fla
Cape Romain Eary
Vorden
Mangrove
Yamacraw
Seninole
Navy Yard
Tallahassee
Chaleston Harbor
Tallahassee Ad
Submarine K-5 Missing Off Charleston Search Continues
Washington officials say the K-5 remains unlocated with a radio message from the Tallahassee convoy noting its disappearance near fog. Secretary Daniels orders destroyers Sterett Perkins and other cutters to search from Pensacola to Charleston as navy vessels assess engine and wireless failures.
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Lieutenan
R. C. Grady
H. C. Frazer
Comand
Daniels
Sterett
Perkins
Pensaola
Charleston
Woden
Coast Guard
Seminole
Yamacraw
Mangrove
Missing Philadelphia Seamen Arrive At Milford Haven
Seven missing seamen from the American line steamship Philadelphia were landed at Milford Haven, Wales by a trawler after the Philadelphia collided Saturday with the British sailing ship Ben Lee off the Welsh coast. The sailors joined in lifeboat rescue of Ben Lee’s crew, then drifted all night before a passing steamship took them aboard.
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Liverpool
American Line
Philadelphia
Milford Haven
Wales
Ben Ie
Ben Lee
Last Day To Pay Poll Tax In Mobile County
Mobile voters must pay poll taxes by February 1 to be eligible in upcoming elections. County Tax Collector P. B. Dorson will keep the office open until midnight that day to issue receipts. Delaying risks losing the right to vote on city county and state matters.
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P. B. Dorson
Second Zeppelin Raid on Paris Yields No Damage
Paris reports a German dirigible approached the city last night and dropped bombs that caused no damage. French planes engaged the airship amid heavy fog but failed to halt its return northward. authorities cite incendiary bombs and a lack of casualties from this raid.
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Paris
Matin
Maskers Parade Set as Mardi Gras Week Feature
Washington reports the Mobile Mardi Gras plans include a Maskers parade March 6 and 7 with ten prizes. George B. Rogers sketches Bienville Square illumination while merchants decorate with lights and bunting. J. Paul Wilson launches carnival advertising across twenty eight states as committees adjust schedules.
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Carnival
Washington
Congressional
Navy Department
Mobile
George B. Rogers
Bienville Square
Hervey
Carnival Committee
J. Paul Wilson
New Orleans
David Lamar Appeal Dismissed by High Court
Washington January 31 The appeal of David Lamar from his conviction in New York federal courts was dismissed by the High Court amid ongoing legal action. The decision clears the path for further proceedings in the case related to Lamar’s criminal conviction.
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David Lamar
High Court
Washington
New York
Cattle Tick Eradication Plan Faces Local Debate
In Mobile the Tick Eradication Association and Mobile Chamber of Commerce met at noon to discuss a county wide campaign to eradicate cattle ticks. Stanley H. Rose urged action while opponents argued against reliability and impact though other cattle growers cited successful dipping. The plan aims to banish the tick before cattle raising can prosper. Continued on Page 3.
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Mobile County
Mobile
Washington County
Tick Association
John Ormerd
Association
R. V. Taylor
War at a Glance Sees Paris Raid No Casualties Amid Bomb Drops
Paris escaped damage after the second Zeppelin raid within two days as bombs fell in open spaces. No new casualties were recorded beyond Saturday's 24 dead and 27 wounded. Western front quiet with isolated clashes and mining reported. German claim of Russian encirclement near Erzurum noted, while Albania sees Austrian advances facing future resistance. Italy plans to push in Albania with a division at Avlona to back Sobitiead efforts.
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Paris
Athens
Ezerum
Albania
Italy
Avlona
Sobitiead
Russians surround Erzerum as Caucasus war escalates
Paris reports Russian forces have surrounded Erzerum and bombarded its forts while a strong column advances toward the Tigris valley. Turkish authorities and bankers reportedly fled the city. French troops land on Mytilene with daily aeroplane reconnaissance toward Asia Minor. Italy plans to push in Albania with new divisions and artillery, seeking British and French assistance.
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Paris
Athens
Balkan
Caucasus
Erzerum
Tigris
Angora
Sivas
Capiitals
Vilayets
Constantinople
Havas
Mytileni
Asia Minor
German Attacks Near Hill No 140 Repulsed
Paris reports two German assaults with hand grenades near Hill No 140 were repulsed in night fighting. French official announcement issued this afternoon confirms the failure of the attacks and maintains ongoing defense.
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Paris
Hill No. 140
French Attacks Near Neuville Beaten Off by Germans
Berlin reporting from London says French efforts to regain ground near Neuville have repeatedly failed. German forces still hold the trenches they recently won as the front remains tense.
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Berlin
London
Neuville
Army
Weather Forecast Summary for Alabama and Mississippi
Rain and colder tonight with a shift to northwest winds. For Tuesday expect generally fair skies and much colder temperatures. Alabama reports locally scattered rain and colder conditions, while Mississippi anticipates partly cloudy, much colder weather with possible local rain.
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Mobile
Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Two Teiper family slain in Orchard Park auto hold up
Buffalo authorities report an early morning Orchard Park road hold up left Mrs Agnes Teiper 67 dead from a head shot and Frederick Teiper beaten to death. Grace Teiper daughter and Edward Teiper son were injured. assailants fled as police seek a lone black suspect.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Orchard Park Road
Agnes M. Teiper
Frederick C. Teiper
Grace C. Teiper
Edward E. Teiper
Orchard Park
Terminal Railroad Crossing
Fred
Edward
Mrs. Teiper
Frederick
Grace Teiper
Britain’s January War Losses Totals 1,079 Officers and 19,624 Men
London January 31 British casualties published for January show 1,079 officers and 19,624 men. The figure reflects wartime losses across the month.
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Britain
London
Teutonic Allies Hope for Food Across War Zone
Vienna reports from the Balkan front describe food as the chief topic in Teutonic areas. The Daily Mail's Vienna correspondent notes a humorous paradox as Turks expect aid from Austria and Germany while those two powers expect relief from Turkey.
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London
Balkan
The
Daily Mail
Vienna
Teutonic War Zone
Turkey
Austria
Germany
Farrell honored guests at Mobile luncheon for industrial leaders
The Battle House hosted a May luncheon honoring James A. Farrell of U S Steel and Geo Gordon Crawford of Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad. Mayor Lyons and Col. R. V. Taylor introduced the guests, praising leadership of industry guiding national progress.
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James A. Farrell
U. S. Steel Corporation
George Gordon Crawford
Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Company
Nimrod
Jas. Arrell
P. J. Lyons
Geo. Gordon Crawford
Jas. K. Glennon
E. M. Bailey
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
U.S. Steel Corporation
Battle House
Pat J. Lyons
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Lyons
Col
R. V. Taylor
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Col. Taylor
Port facilities tour features steel magnate visitors
Mobile welcomed James A. Farrell of United States Steel and party during a harbor excursion aboard the Nimrod. The group toured riverfront facilities, inspected wharves and export piles, and attended a luncheon at the Battle House before a tick eradication meeting.
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James A. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
George Gordon Crawford
Tennessee Oen
Railroad Com
State Harbor Board
Edwin F. Sweet
Department of Commerce
HL Rose
Mobile
P. J. Lyons
E. M. Bailey
Chamber of Commerce
Farrell
New Orleans
Battle House
Mobile County
Senate and House Debates Highlight Philippine Bill and Indian Appropriation
Senate met at noon with debate on the Philippine bill resuming. Education committee filed a favorable report on vocational education. Brandeis nomination referred to judiciary subcommittee. Public Lands opposed water sites filed a minority report on water power leasing. Walsh's bid for immediate freight congestion action at New York failed. House opened debate on the Indian appropriation bill as military and naval panels continued national defense hearings. Mixed flour appeared at ways and means hearing for pia.
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Louis D.brandeis
Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
Walsh
New York
House
Pia
Lost items multiple in downtown area reported
Sunday a watch chain and a girl's picture were reported lost in the downtown district. A black silk scarf lost between Hamilton and St Emanuel streets promised reward for return to Adam Glass Co. Dogs including an Airedale terrier puppy and a sable collie were reported missing with rewards offered. A brown female dog named Fido and a white pointer named Prince Rabe were also listed as lost with contact details and rewards.
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Kling
Hamilton
St. Emanuel
Adam Glass & Co
Airdale
Catherine
Dr. Granade
Lenina Anne
Congress
Kendall O'Dwyer
St. Reward
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Wagington
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Charleston Naval Station
Mobile Harbor
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Uzar
Island of
Sayville
Aviona
England
France
Jas. A. Farrell
Geo
Gordon Crawford
Republic
Government Street
Three-Mile Creek
Mr. Farrell
Mobile and
Ohio
Mr. Crawford
R.W. Taylor
Senate
Jon Side
Prince Ra
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