Baltic clash sinks multiple German ships in Russian victory
Copenhagen dispatch reports the Russian Baltic squadron, with six destroyers and several submarines, inflicted a major loss on Germany. Twelve merchant vessels are said sunk, plus the Koenig von Sachsen and a destroyer crew drowned. Ten German steamers listed as lost include Norma Ameely Arda Mecklenburg Isselle Itala Detert Weser Konsul Schultze Algera.
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Copenhagen
London
Dagens Nyheder
Nykoping
Germany admits sinking of auxiliary cruiser Herrmann
Berlin released regarding the Baltic attack by Russian warships. The Herrmann, attacked by four Russian destroyers on the night of June 13 southeast of Stockholm, was set afire and blown up by her crew after a courageous defense. The commander and most of the crew were saved.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Baltic
Herrmann
Stockholm
British seize mails from two Danish liners
A Copenhagen dispatch says British authorities removed all first class mail from the Danish liner United States at Copenhagen and parcels from the Danish liner Frederick VIII from New York to Copenhagen on May 31.
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Berlin
Copenhagen
United States
Copen
Frederick VIII
New York
Reporter's Yarns about aviation luck and a chance flight
A veteran press agent recalls a rainy morning with editors as a tale unfolds about how a simple incident in aviation led to fortune. He recounts a calm afternoon when six aviators performed maneuvers and a debutante expressed a desire to fly, illustrating a turning point born of chance.
Aviation Ride Sparks Pageant Sensation
A society girl takes a Wright machine ride after a manager offers a flight. In minutes she is airborne for a quarter hour, waving to a crowd as reporters hype the stunt. Demand grows for more flights at twenty five dollars per ride.
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Wright
Debutante Sparked Weekend Flight Boom
A vivid scene recalls how a debutante story on the first page drew crowds to Wright flying machines. Passenger flights became routine, newspapers stopped listing names, and earnings matched peak gate receipts as a swift, memorable three day surge ended with a quiet office darkening for the night.
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Wright
Canadians retake most Ypres ground as British counterattack succeeds
British and Canadian forces push back across the Ypres salient recovering Observatory Ridge and Mount Sorrel after heavy artillery barrages. Canadians cheer the success as German stores and positions collapse under storming rains and gunfire. A captured German officer notes stronger British firepower.
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France
London
Ypres
Armagh Wood
Observatory Ridge
Mount Sorrel
Lloyd-George
Four Shots Fired At Theft Suspects At Warehouse
At Magnolia Compress Company warehouse on Water street two black thieves tried to steal two bundles of electric wire. Morris Hyde and Officer D C Lovelace opened fire as the suspects fled. no injuries reported. Copper wires and fixtures have been disappearing from the site between State and Congress.
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Magnolia Compress Company
Morris Hyde
D. C. Lovelace
Water Street
State
Congress
Montgomery Bird Lovers Form in Montgomery
A new Montg omery Bird Lovers Association aims to recruit five thousand members to protect birds. Bird houses will line streets and parks will become bird habitat. Peter A Brannon leads as first president with Maggie Irwin as secretary and Minnie Fisher as treasurer.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bird Lovers’ Association
Peter A. Brannon
State Department of Archives and History
Maggie Irwin
Minnie Fisher
Spring Hill students visit Mobile for commencement week
Spring Hill College seniors visiting Mobile with diplomas due Friday. District attorney John R. Hunter of Alexandria, La., arrives to deliver tomorrow morning's commencement address at 9 o'clock in the Battle House auditorium on the topic Preparedness.
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Spring Hill College
Mobile
John R. Hunter
Alexandria
Battle House
G. Abranga
F. McGuirk
New Orleans
Academy of Visitation
Revival at North Side Baptist Church Draws Crowds
Increased interest continues in revival meetings at North Side Baptist Church over ten days. Music directed by Mr J H Wienand attracts singers. Services held nightly starting 8 o clock and conclude with Sunday night service.
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North Side Baptist Church
J. H. Wienand
Autos Collide at St Francis and Jackson Streets
Two autos owned by J. C. Mangeldorf and O. W. Elliott collided at the corner of St Francis and Jackson streets around 9 05 last night. Elliott's car was badly damaged while Mangeldorf escaped with only slight bumper damage. Both drivers were ordered to report to the police station by Chief Van Liew.
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St. Francis and
Jackson Streets
J. C. Mangeldorf
O. W. Elliott
Marconi to unveil device to prevent ship collisions
London June 15 announcement states William Marconi will soon introduce a simple bridge operated device to prevent collisions at sea in darkness or fog. The contrivance is designed for easy installation and use aboard ships.
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London
William Marconi
Keep the Home and Office Cool With a G. E. Fan
Reeves Electric Co. promotes GE fans to cool homes and offices. Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy urged for summer use with claims of necessity and broad availability.
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Reeves Electric Coo., Inc
Chamberlain
Debating Circle Meeting At St Josephs Club
The Debating Circle of St Josephs Club will meet Thursday at 8 pm in the club rooms with four orators led by Peyton Norville. David Burns will be the critic and the topic is International Policy.
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St. Joseph's Club
Peyton Norville
David Burns
Arraignments Follow Prohibition and City Ordinance Violations
Three men faced recorder court for violating prohibition law while two others paid $50 fines for city ordinance breaches and appealed to the city court. Mose Heidelberger received fines for state and city breaches and posted $200 bond. A. P. Smith and Arthur Tew were docketed for further action with June 16 and appeals noted.
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Recorder’s Court
Mose Heidelberger
James N. Lynch
William Flinn
Arthur Tew
A. P. Smith
Swimming Tests at Lyons Park Pool Schedule
Swimming tests and partial life saving examinations will be held at Lyons Park pool every Monday Wednesday and Friday. Professor A B E, physical director of the Y M C A, will be in charge of the tests and supervision.
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Lyons Park
Lyons’ Park
A. BE. Ee
Y. M
Discrimination Charged Against State Banks at Convention
At the National Association of Supervisors of State Banks annual meeting in Louisville Kentucky resolutions label section 19 of the federal reserve act as discriminatory. They allege it bars state banks from acting as reserve agents for national banks. Burlington Vermont was chosen as the 1917 meeting place. W R Willis of California was elected president Charles A Glazier of Utah first vice president and John H Davis of Arkansas secretary treasurer. Supervisors from more than twenty states attended.
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Louisville
Federal Reserve Act
National Association of Supervisors of State Banks
Burlington
Vermont
W. R. Willis
California
Charles A. Glazier
Utah
John H. Davis
Mobile Port Vessels Rise in May Customs Report
Customhouse records show 55 vessels entered Mobile in May, up from 47 a year earlier. The May tonnage difference totals 9,000 tons, with May 1922 at 57,302 tons versus 48,922 tons in the prior year.
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Customhouse
Mobile
Pole Worker Killed In Railroad Wiring Accident
Joseph Windley a 35 year old lineman from Whistier was crushed when a pole at Hyland and Springhill failed. He married about a year ago and worked as a trouble man for the Light and Railroad Company. Windley was summoned to fix wire trouble and the pole fell while he was at work. he died at the scene and the body was moved to a local undertaker.
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Joseph Windley
Whistier
The
Light and Railroad Company
Hyland
Springhill
Windley
Monroe E Barn
Beroujon
Anuric Promoted for Kidney and Uric Acid Relief
Anuric is advertised as a remedy for backache rheumatism gout and kidney trouble caused by excess uric acid. The ad claims it removes uric acid, notes potency claims by Dr. Pierce, and offers a trial package for 10 cents and a full course at $1.00. It also mentions Pleasant Pellets and Favorite Prescription as related products from the same physician.
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Anuric
Pierce
Buffalo
Anurie
Pianos Move Into Homes as Daily Life Seeks Joy
Advertisers urge WAKE UP readers to buy pianos and player pianos for the home. The copy promotes transforming the house into a lively space with music, life, merriment, and happiness, replacing dullness and loneliness.
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