British Sailors Report German Losses In Jutland Battle
London June 5 British officers recount the Jutland clash noting the sinking or serious damage of seventeen German ships including two battle cruisers and several battleships eight destroyers and one submarine. The Hindenburg is discussed as previously labeled a battleship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jutland
Admiralty
Associated Press
Queen Mary
Invincible
Indefatigable
Defence
Black Prince
Tipperary
Turbulent
Fortune
Ardent
Nomad
Nestor
Shark
Warrior
Sparrow Hawk
Copenhagen
Telegraph Exchange Company
Wiesbaden
Seydlitz Sunk Believed After Baltic Naval Battle
Reports from Aalborg and Ribe indicate the German battle cruiser Seydlitz, once sighted near Fano Island, is now believed sunk with word of crew fatalities in Schleswig. London lists 333 British officers killed in the Jutland clash and notes massive German losses.
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Copenhagen
London
Stifts Tidende
Aalborg
Fano Island
Ribe
Jutland
Schleswig
O Leary and Dillon Win Hill Medals in Annual Contest
Cornelius W. O Leary won the senior William Walsh medal and R Glynn Dillon the junior Swenstein medal at the Spring Hill College oratorical contest held Sunday afternoon. Judges Rev Father Emmett B Kennedy George J Sullivan and Elliot G Rickar dy presided as students delivered formal orations to a large audience amid college orchestra selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill College
Cornelius W. O’leary
R. Glynn Dillon
William Walsh
Sidney Swenstein
Mobile
Andrew C. Smith
McDonald
Emmett B. Kennedy
George J. Sullivan
Elliot G. Rickardy
Cornelius W. O'Leary
A. C. Smith
Rizpah
D. A. Curran
M. Si Rice
Montrose
N. R. Guiteras
Old van Dibber's Rock
T. P. Diaz
Cataline
T. L Holbrook
Little Joe
Charles S. McDonald
Woolsey
Two More Give Up Liquor Licenses in Chancery Court
Thomas P. Kelly and J. Dannenberg agreed to surrender their revenue licenses and stop selling prohibited liquor when arraigned in chancery court. They were cited to show cause for liquor injunction violations, a proposal accepted by Solicitor Clark. The state overruled demurrers in Etta Brown’s case, while cases against Harry O’Connor were dismissed for lack of contempt. Judge Kerrey sustained demurrers in Ethel Wright et al. and gave the state 15 days to file an amendment in Staples’ property nuisance case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Kelly
J. Dannenberg
Chancery Court
Clark
Etta
Harry O'Connor
Law and Equity
Kerrey
Ethel Wright
F. J. Inge
A. L. Staples
Staples
North and South Road Will Be Built in Baldwin County
Baldwin County commissions award contracts for 87 miles of roadwork. L. C. Rollings to build Sections 1 and 2 north of Bay Minette, J. G. Brown Section 3, J. F. Giddens & Company Section 4 south of Bay Minette, and Jordan and Phillips Sections 5 and 6. The road runs from Bay Minette to the Gulf of Mexico near Foley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin County
Mobile
County Commissioners of
Baldwin
L. C. Rollings
Bay, Minette
J. G. Brown
J. F. Giddens & Company
B Minette
Jordan and Phillips
Bay Minette
Gulf of Mexico
Foley
Skoda Libel Case Continued to June 7
The libel suit against the American barkentine Skoda owned by Whitney Bodden Company was postponed to June 7 in U.S. district court. The New York Quebrache Extract Company filed the libel alleging the Skoda violated her charter by failing to bring quebracho wood from Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkentine Skoda
Whitney-Bodden Company
United States District Court
New York
Quebrache Extract Company
Skoda
Brazil
Witness Jailed On Contempt Charge in Singleton Case
B Slade, sought as a witness in the Monroe Singleton robbery case, was arrested for contempt and jailed after refusing to testify in front of Judge Henry Chamberlain. He claimed Singleton and others beat him and stole $40. The matter was continued as Slade declined to testify.
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B. Slade
Monroe Singleton
Slade
Singleton
Henry Chamberlain
Inferior Criminal Court
Hughes Boom Grows As Republicans See Harmony Candidate
Chicago June 5 The Hughes bid for the Republican nomination gains momentum with delegations showing sentiment for the Justice. Old guard leaders say he can harmonize the party and attract Progressive strength while Roosevelt’s momentum fails to crystallize, with many delegates seen as unreceptive to Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Justice Hughes
Old Guard
Republican Party
No Spectacular Move in Hughes Nomination Drive
A New York report says Justice Hughes will maintain silence on national issues while on the Supreme Court. Supporters cite pre tenure statements showing preparedness and party alignment. Governor Whitman rejects any late hour push and says no direct approval from Hughes, with the “dark horse” scenario unlikely to fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Bench
Justice Hughes
Hughes
Whitman
Washington
Chicago
Frank H. Hitchcock
French Hold Vaux Fort in Face of Drive
London reports continued German pressure on Verdun north east of Fort Vaux as crown prince troops attack between the fort and Damloup. French forces under General Neuille hold the fortress. Elsewhere Turkish claims against Russia near Erzerum and Jutland updates say the Seydlitz suffered heavy damage and British destroyers claim torpedo attack sank the Hindenburg. British losses total 333 officers.
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London
Verdun
Fort Vaux
Crown Prince
Damloup
Erzerum
Mamakhatum
Constantinople
Seydlitz
Jutland
Denmark
Fano Island
Edinburgh
Stories of War Zone Told by Buranda Crew
The British steamship Buranda crew recounts wartime dangers from the Gibraltar run to Mediterranean ports. Captain Lauritson says the ship has not been torpedoed but has seen submarines, Zeppelins, and land batteries fire on ships, with a trawler later saving a torpedoed vessel.
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Gibraltar
British Isles
Mediterranean
Lauritson
Gang
Sartre
England
Mobile
City Court Grand Jury At Work In June Term
The city court grand jury for the June term organized Monday noon with Robert Edward J McDonnell, a dry goods clerk, as foreman. Judge O. J. Semifres instructed jurors to set aside prejudice as indictments are returned. The jury began work at 1 PM selecting members from fifty named jurors, including George Li Chambers, John Barnisconi, Elbert Ward, Henry D. Harris, Joseph Schambeau, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Edward J McDonnell
O. J. Semifres
George Li. Chambers
John Barnisconi
Aes Steiner
Elbert Ward
Henry D. Harris
Joseph Schambeau
George Swann
Aloysius H. Downey
Georges A. Leonard
William N. Johnson
John D. Logan
Robert B. Welch
James Morrisette
Robert E. McDonnell
James Stringer
Charles F. Werneth
William J. Uillen
Chas. F. Zundel
Texans Visit Mobile for Gulf Port Study Tour
A business delegation from Orange Texas arrives in Mobile to study harbor facilities and port development. They will stay with Alfred L Staples of Bank of Mobile and plan to visit New Orleans next to compare port progress. S L Hommedieu of the Orange Board of Trade notes Orange has deep water and sponsors the investigative tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Ports
Orange
Texas
Mobile
Alfred L. Staples
Bank of Mobile
New Orleans
S. L. Hommedieu
Board of Trade of Orange
Gulf
Orange visitors study Mobile port progress and plans
A party from Orange including Mr. L Hommedieu and business leaders met port officials and city commissioners in Mobile. They toured facilities to learn port development for Orange a growing city, meeting engineers, bankers, and executives from local firms and major companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
Mobile
Mr. L'Hommedieu
Mr. L. Hommedieu
Messrs
E. A. Henry
Follette
Persis A. Colwell
I. W. Hustmyre
Orange Grocery Co
Co. L. Adams
Adams Candy Co
T. L. Cleveland
Southern Pacific
Robert Bradbury
Orange Rice Millis
C. W.W. McFarlane
Orange Iron Works
G. M. Sells
Orange National Bank
J. O. Sims
First National Bank of Orange
W. E. Barrett
Hodges Mercantile Company
J.L. Boyd
Lutcher & Moore Lumber
2. Mossiker
J. W. Pavell
Ford- Pavell Company
More Marines Being Sent to Santo Domingo
The United States transport Hancock at Vera Cruz received orders to move to New Orleans to embark 500 to 600 additional marines for Santo Domingo. They will reinforce Rear Admiral Caperton's command protecting foreigners' lives and property in the revolution torn republic. Most marines come from Pacific coast navy yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Mancock
Vera Cruz
New Orleans
Santo Domingo
Caperton
Republic
Pacific Coast Navy Yards
Progressives Delay Nomination Await GOP Action
The Progressive national committee will not nominate a candidate at its convention until next Saturday awaiting the Republican convention outcome. Chairman Murdock backed Col. Roosevelt as the first choice and said no non-committal candidate, and if Republicans fail to agree on Roosevelt, they will be told the second choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Progressive National Committee
Murdock
Col. Roosevelt
River Commission Won't Face Injunction Over Levees
Washington June 5. The Supreme Court ruled the Mississippi River Commission may continue constructing or repairing levees along the Mississippi River. Landowners had sought an injunction claiming floods were caused by levee work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Mississippi River Commission
Mississippi River
Parade Plans Preparedness Event in Mobile
Mobile weighs a preparedness parade with no date set. Community leaders favor June 14 or July 4 while Mayor Lyons supports a parade and will back any proposed date. An early conference at the mayor’s office will include prominent residents to decide the plan and timing.
County to borrow 50000 to pay warrants
The Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners will borrow $50,000 at a special meeting Monday at noon. The funds will cover current county expenses and retire outstanding warrants. The rate will not exceed 6 percent and the borrowing is authorized under a 1915 act. President A. G. Ward chaired with Commissioners Bolton Green McFayden and Whatley present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Bolton
A. G. Ward
Bolton, Green, McFayden
Whatley
Thundershowers Likely Tuesday With Mild Temperatures
The weather man forecasts thundershowers tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Fresh south winds accompany the system. Two low pressure areas hover over the Southwest bringing rain, while a high over the Northwest brings cool air and Duluth reported frost yesterday. San Antonio led the heat handicap with a 100 showing as the week is expected to bring normal temperatures and generally fair weather with scattered thundershowers possible.
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Duluth
San Antonio
Visitors From South Alabama Attend Day at Mobile Seashore
A South Alabama delegation joined many visitors in Mobile on Sunday to enjoy the seashore. The party included R E Dally Tunnel Springs FE 8 Tunstall Jr Teng&w Charle Williams Little River A Patton Theodore B Haight Citronelle W N Miller Fruitdale H. Willison Jackson H wm johnn LA Williamson Mount Ron B Williamson Peacock and R E Jackson of Birmingham.
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Mobile
Saint Andrew
R E. Dally
Tunnel Springs
Ala
Tunstall, Jr
Teng&w
Charle Williams
Little River
A Patton
Theodore
B. Haight
B. Haight Citronelle, Ala.; W. N. Miller
Fruitdale
H. Will
Ison
Jackson Ala
H. Wm
Unique Tom bola festival planned for St Xavier parish
A festival named Tom bola will be held Wednesday June 7 starting at 4 p m on the McDonald residence grounds at S1 Stephens road to benefit the Catholic church in Toulminville. Ladies and gentlemen in charge promise amusements refreshments and novelties to make the evening memorable and enjoyable for a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Stephens Road
Toulminville
Atlemen
St. Xavier's Parish
Horticulturists to Convene Annual Gulf Coast Meeting
The Gulf Coast Horticultural Society will hold its annual convention at 10 30 oclock in the Cawthon Hotel. Representatives from Mobile Baldwin and Mississippi counties will be present and officers for the ensuing year will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast Horticultural Society
Cawthon Hotel
Mobile
Baldwin
Mississippi
Inland Cities Urged to Back Mobile Channel Depth Plan
J R Harbor Committee chaired by Major Guthrie and aided by J S Taylor urged inland cities to press Washington for a thirty foot depth in Mobile's ship channel. The Battle House meeting formed committees to secure city waterfront improvements and gain federal assistance. The group adjourned to reconvene next Monday at eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Guthrie
United States Army
Mobile
Joint Rivers Harbor Committee
Battle House
Casper
J. 8. Taylor
W. Maer
Mobile Ship Channel Committee
A Et Turner
Teen Ac Ees
Wea Ee
Rettles
B. F. du Boise
Major Guthrie
Henes
Board of Engineers
Taylor
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Memphis
Cairo
Washington
Fight on Bank and in River Kills Man in Memphis
MEMPHIS Tenn June 4 As a result of an altercation aboard a houseboat at Ward Landing Ark Sunday J W Jones a planter is dead Arthur Shelton a fisherman is at a hospital suffering serious knife wounds and police seek Haynes a farmer Shelton claims Haynes enraged during a trivial dispute and used a hammer to force him into the river. the men fought and Shelton escaped to shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Ward Landing
Arks
J. W. Jones
Arthur Shelton
Haynes
Shelton
All Saints Schoolchildren Enjoy Saturday Picnic by the Bay
Pupils from All Saints Day School spent a pleasant Saturday at Paithope on the foot of Dauphin Street at Pleasure Bay. They thanked parents and attendees with Mr. R. Y. Jace leading the events and notes of amusement.
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All Saints’ & Day School
Dauphin Street
Pleasure Bay
Jace
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O'Leary
Dillon
Roosevelt
Jaapthe Aghest
Vaux Fort
City Court Grand Jury
Robt. E. McDonnell
Fred L. Staples
Bank of
Ing Study of
Orange Men
River Commission
Mayor Lyons
Tion
J. S. Taylor
Help Mobile
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