Permanent work for crops planned across South Alabama
A mass rally in Mobile and follow up meetings in Montgomery and Birmingham promoted three regional associations to push crop diversification, livestock improvement, and canning clubs. Speakers included Mrs. G H Mathis, Secretary Card, Governor Henderson, and J A Wade, with farmers urged to grow more feed, pigs, and chickens.
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Mobile
South
Alabama
Walsh
Chamber Commerce
Montgomery
Birmingham
Card
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
G. H. Mathis
Gadsden
Davis
G. Holden
Eternetinian’ Harvester’ Company
Mathis
Thomas M. Owen
Woman's Committee
Thomasville
P. G. Holden
Inbama
Holden
Bedsole
Garrett
T. Worthy
State Agricultural Tisserant
D. J. Burleson
Matthews
McVay
Dr Belson
Reed
Glover. C. Co. Kicken
Ces Marvin
W. Griffin
Green County
Abenin
Wiece and
Clarke ‘County
Community meeting advances Marion Junction project
Through the efforts of several enterprising citizens led by W. J. Gilmer Marion Junction Alabama moves toward a local project announced in a special dispatch from the item.
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Marion Junction
Ala
Messrs. W. J. Gilmer
Condensed Telegrams from the Era Include Drowning Escape and Sea News
George W. Perkins of New York narrowly escaped drowning at the St Lucie inlet in Florida. The American steamer Vigilancia, sailing from Savannah to Bremen with cotton, was intercepted by a British cruiser and escorted to Kirkwall. Herman Frash, a German immigrant who died in Paris last May, may leave a fortune near 5 million dollars per a surrogate’s statement. Reports from New Orleans on conditions in Mexico regarding the Catholic church were presented by Cardinal Gibbons to President Wilson and Secretary Bryan. Charles A. Schieren, former Brooklyn mayor and founder of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, died of pneumonia at 73. Cattle losses in Syracuse were tied to hoof and mouth disease. Bread prices rose following clashes between police and workers at the Lisbon naval arsenal. Helen Keller, famed lecturer and writer, was seriously ill in Austin hospital from cold. The Utah house and rural savings policy in rural credit systems received discussion in Washington.
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George W. Perkins
New York
J. P. Morgan
St. Lucile
Stuart
Fla
Vigilancia
Savannah
Bremen
Kirkwall
Herman Frash
Germany
Paris
Pravis
Erik
Ae Bay
John's
Wal Apni Cheeks Teers
Diik
Fmrae
Esca
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Syracuse
N. Y
Naval
Lisbon
Cunard Line
Helen Keller
Austin
Utah’ Houge
Erd Tinearely Senate
Rovidin
Tre Tive Rural Savings
Herricks Son
Apa
Beverley ‘Cove
Cecil Spring-Rice
St Bovey
Sowie Ting
St. Louis
eSolaisety “King
Carranza Reply to United States Expected Soon
Washington March 10 The Mexican Red Cross appealed to the American Red Cross through Secretary Bryan for food for the starving in Mexico City as famine grows worse. Officials expected Carranza to reply favorably to the note demanding better treatment of foreigners while warships reinforced Vera Cruz and Americans in Mexico City were warned to evacuate. Continuous uncertainty surrounded control of Mexico City with Obregon and Zapata troops in flux.
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Washington
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Seciy Bryan
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Obregon
Villa
Juarez
Zapata
Georgia
Mom Wankeaton
Carranza
Mexico
Mt Wilson
American ship Frye sunk by Prinz Eitel in South Atlantic
The American sailing ship William P. Frye, missing since November after leaving Seattle for Queenstown with grain, was sunk for suspected contraband. Captain Kiehne his wife and several crew aboard the Prinz Eitel with no details on which vessel fired. Surgeon Knoneck says the Frye sunk January 27 after ejecting the captain his family and crew.
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Newport
Hemmeton
William P. Frye
Seattle
Ueenstown
Sun
Kiehne
Frye
Knoneck
Bhitel
Hamilton
South Atlantic
Crop Day on the A T N Diversification Meetings
Saturday schedule covers meetings along the A T N line from New York to Calvert with excursion trains for attendees. President John T Cochrane of the Alabama Tennessee and Northern arranged halts at key points such as West Sea, Butler, Gilmid, Milby, Chatom and Calvert. Speakers will stay at several sites for heart to heart talks, with potential meetings north of York if arrangements succeed.
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Goan Naieetia Cna
Ete
Northern Road
Oxey
Cochrane
York
Baughman
M'Broom Case Set for Thursday Trial
Theresa Nelson-Hockstein McBroom, 20, faces trial Thursday at 10 for the killing of her husband Reuben A Mee k Broom proprietor of the Boston Shoe Shop. Defense plans not guilty by self defense and insanity plea. Occurred December 17, 1914. death followed in hospital.
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Theresa Nelson-Hockstein McBroom
Reuben A. Meek Broom
Boston
Webb & McAlpine
Prinz Eitel Friedrich Chases Into Newport News Harbor
The German auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich, chased by British forces, entered Newport News Virginia on March 10 for repairs and provisions, carrying 300 prisoners and awaiting orders from Washington. The Onondaga and a U S Coast Guard crew began neutral watch as the ship anchored, with questions about its next move and coal needs.
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Newport Ae Va
Prinz Hitel Urdankch
Sea Rovers
Seven Seas
Cape Henry
Nuylent
United States
Washington
Searrea
Hampton Pads
William P. Frye
Pring Rhel Freidrich
Frye
Kielne
Seattle
Queenstown
Tatoosh
Wash
Prinz Eitel
Hampton Roads
Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Company
Uldi Caely
Arate Akon
Ge Cruiser
Daniels
Linch Sues County Over 1914 Spring Avenue Work
Contractor Linch filed suit in Mobile County court for 5 608 79 claiming payment for storm sewers and curbing on Spring Avenue Catherine to Ashion during the 1914 summer. The county board refused payment citing a contract that taxes property owners along the street. Linch's lawyers argue the county is liable.
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Oan Ae Teliam Grey
Mobile County
Spring
Catherine
Ashion ‘Plage
Board of ‘Revenue and Road Commissioners
Linch
Mable
R. E. Gordon
Tax Commission Arrives Sunday in Mobile for Session
The entire state tax commission will arrive in Mobile on Sunday, per a Monday letter to County Tax Commissioner D J Callaghan. They will hold a session Monday morning at the courthouse to discuss charges against Mobile, with several hundred participants expected. The commission is led by John Mooring, chair, with A A Evans and Murray C as secretary.
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State Tax Commission
Mobile
Sunda
D. J. Callaghan
Court House
John Mooring
Punished for Malicious Mischief In Inferior Court
Chetan and William received ninety days hard labor from Judge Henry Chamberlain in the inferior criminal court. The ruling aimed to deter others from a habit of destroying property without cause. The case concerned malicious mischief and was based on charges proven in the local proceedings.
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Chetan
William
Henry Chamberlain
Inferior Criminal Court
Ah -Sheritt H
Woodmen of the World Elects Alabama Officers Today
Selma reports the Woodmen of the World state convention nominating a full slate for head camp officers. Election to be held this afternoon with head consul selection amid caucus disputes. Alabama Woodcraft chosen as official organ. 33,000 Woodmen and 3,000 Woodmen Circle members aim for 40,000 and 56,000 by next convention.
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Selma
Ala
Anticaucus
Woodmen of the World
Alabama
Albert Hotel
D. J. Deacy
Tuscaloosa
A. B. Horn
Union Springs
Ben I
Carrerton
Woodcraft
Order
Ala Woodcraft
Woodmen of
von Palm Grove
W. W. Brandon
L. D Rouway
Montgomery
Palm Grove
New Seeburg Line Names New Official In New York
An incoming Seeburg Line executive from New York will serve as assistant to the president and general manager, arriving to assume duties in the city. H F T of Byllesby Co. confirms the appointment resulting from a business deal involving Chicago electrical engineers and related interests.
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R. Rt
Sea East ‘Mobile Electric Co. A
State Board of Pardons Meets in Montgomery
In Montgomery Alabama on March 10 the state board of pardons held its regular monthly session. The meeting took place in the office of Secretary of State John Purifoy where many parole and executive clemency applications were discussed.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Board of Pardons
John Purifoy
Suffrage debate fuels New York protest remarks
In New York on March 10 Mary Drier, former practitioner and now Trade Union leader, rebuked claims that suffrage is a middle class or ballot-only movement. She said working women face slurs that union activity suffices for voting and urged full voting rights for women despite objections from Miss Helen Maret and Miss Melinda Scott.
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New York
Mary Drier
Guiin Lassen
Senate Union
Helen Maret
Melinda Scott
Missioner Discusses Real Presence At Cathedral Mission
Crowds fill the cathedral as Father Clark explains the real presence in the Eucharist. He emphasizes that the words This is my body This is my blood must be taken literally, with both Catholics and non Catholics invited to learn. Masses run daily at 5 40 and 7 30 with confessions 3 30 to 6 00, extra chairs supplied for the large turnout.
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Naidured
Red Christ
Bethlehem
Nazareth
Holy
Christ
Father Clark
Christ Janes
Stocks Seized as Barley Stocks Weighed for Seed Use
Berlin reports the Bundesrath ordered seizure of all barley stocks exceeding a metric ton to prevent use for seed or other purposes. Large owners are named as wishing to use the stock, with details of seizure and enforcement provided.
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Berl
London
Bundesrath
Page Sons
Weather Outlook for Mobile and Alabama Tonight
Mobile sees generally fair skies with little temperature change. Alabama statewide forecasts cloudy conditions tonight with partial clearing Thursday and light north to northeast winds.
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Mobile
Alabama
British destroyer sinks submarine with crew saved
London dispatch reports Submarine U-20 sent to bottom of sea by British destroyer Ariel after engagement. Crew surrendered and were rescued while official safeguards were imposed. The incident follows other naval actions near the Dardanelles and amid Italian wartime movements.
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London
Brt
Ai Stroyer Ariel
Betrayal of Italy and shifting alliances
Analyzed excerpts suggest Italy’s stance shifts amid the Triple Entente and German offers. The piece notes Italy resisting an agreement, with hostile posture toward potential attacks, reflecting tension among major powers and Italy’s uncertain entry into wartime alignments.
Panic rises as refugees flood Constantinople markets
Dispatch from Baloniki reports panic in Constantinople grows with influx of refugees from the Dardanelles district. Shoppers flee as banks move operations to Konish and Asia Minor markets amid upheaval.
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London
Constantinople
Nelles
Saya the Ay
Baloniki
Soma
Banka
Asia Minor
Unclear fragment hints at Prussian setback and Russian front
A Tel etrograd correspondent notes forces trying to blunt OssoWets chances by blocking a route toward Berlin. The text mentions German and Russian actions and a strategic aim, though many words are garbled.
Allied War Situation Report From London March Update
London dispatch reports mixed war news with Allied fleet activity and land actions. British observers note uncertainty over intervention plans while Allied advances appear limited along central Poland and the Carpathians as German defenses hold.
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London
Poland
Althouger
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Co. W. Farr
Miss Tappan
State ‘Agricultural Col‘lege
Tappan
Farr
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Fielder
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Newport News
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Springs
Seeberg Line
Salil
HWA
the Tribune
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Triple Enetente
Teletrograd
Berlin
Ark Fort
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Carpathian
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