Funston Wires for More Troops to Guard Bord
Rapid growth of trade at Mobile port signals a prosperity wave reaching the city as sisal import trade resumes. Two steamers with 7 000 bales of fibre each expected to reach Mobile this month, with restipping by rail to the West. Coal handling plans also advance. Gibboney & Co. notes sisal cargoes due around March 18 and March 30.
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Mobile
James Gibboney & Co
Gibboney Company
Fort Morgan
Mobile Coal Company
Battleships to Practice Near Fort Morgan Monday
High officials will supervise firing as battleships conduct target practice near Fort Morgan and Mobile Bay early this week. Rumors suggest effects on shore defenses may be tested while vessels are warned to stay out of the danger zone.
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FT. Morgan
New York
Arkansas
Fort Morgan
Army
Navy
United States
U. S
Mobile Bay
Monaghan
Pensacola
Fla
Washington
Swager Sherley
Kentucky
Ala
Mobile
Sherley
Erasmus M. Weaver
William Crozier
Charles G. Treat
Army Board of Ordnance and, Fortifications
The
Department
Navy Cove
United States Navy
Tick Eradication Campaign Gains Mobile County Support
George A. Maloney reports strong backing for tick eradication in Mobile County ahead of next Wednesday’s vote. He cites health officials and farmers across Semmes Prichard and Dawes showing enthusiasm and pledging votes, with anticipated visits from experts to rally turnout.
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T. Am
Mobile
George A. Maloney
W. M. James
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
John L. Moulton
Prichard
Maloney
Mathis
Gadsden
Etowah County
Roland Turner
Birmingham
Goode
Wilcox County
State Livestock Sanitary Board
Unwarned torpedoing feared by U S bark Silius
Secretary Lansing awaits details after a Norwegian bark Silius reportedly torpedoed off France with seven Americans aboard. Officials seek evidence to confirm a torpedo strike versus a mine or internal explosion and identify the attacking submarine, with consular reports raising gravity over the incident. Continued on Page 10. Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi follows.
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Carl D. Groat
United Preas
Washington
Lansing
France
Consal General
Havre
State Department
Sirius
Department
Uversea
United States
Teutonic Nations
War Dogs Strain Toward Border in Diaz Ongoing Alert
United Press reports on border tensions as Funston orders mobilization near El Paso. Troops ready at Fort Bliss with equipment, horses reshod, and war supplies. aim to envelop Villa forces and protect against raids into New Mexico. Villa pursues Mormon train ambush near Guzman Casas Grandes feared. Carranza stance under scrutiny as invasion looms.
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United Press
EL. Paso
Texas
Frederick Funston
San Antero
Fort Bliss
Columbus
N. M
Villa
Jnst
Guzman
Carranza
Casas Grandes
Mexico
Forces Mobilize as Border Tactics Accelerate
General Funston reports rapid concentration of men and supplies for border defense. The Fifth Regiment from Myer Virginia is to move to the border with other regiments on standby, headquarters at Fort Myer, while Chicago and Leavent are listed as seatings in readiness.
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Washington
Mar
Funston
Myer
Haston
Scott
Fort Myer
Seattes
Chicago
Dye shortage threatens colors in the U.S. flag
Scientists warn a dye shortage may force changes to the flag as red analine and blue dye run short. Experts say munitions demand and low tariffs may hinder U.S. dye production, risking a colorless flag and altered inks while Germany could undersell after the war.
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ST. Louis
United States
Paul Langstras
West
America
Aungstras
Germany
15000 Men May Be Used After Villa Pursuit
Washington reports the American army may deploy 12 000 to 15 000 troops to cross the border in pursuit of Pancho Villa. Major General Funston asked for four additional regiments for border patrols, indicating a larger invasion force than previously expected.
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Washington
Pancho Villa
War Department
Funston
Great Battler Nevada Turned Over To The U S
Boston report states the superdreadnought Nevada was officially turned over to the United States at Charlestown Navy Yard. Commandant Rush received the ship from Fore River officials as W. S. Sims prepares in Washington to assume command, with sail to Newport pending his arrival.
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Boston
Mass
United States
Nevada
Fore River
Rush
Charlestown Navy Yard
W. S. Sims
Washington
Newport
Aviator William Robinson Killed in Iowa Fall
Ewart Iowa March 11 William Robinson aged 25 Grinnell aviator was killed when his airplane overturned and fell from a height. The gasoline tank exploded and burned, the machine burst into flames and Robinson died before help arrived.
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WM. Robinson
Iowa
Ewart
William Robinson
Grinnell
Robinson
Carranza Generals Back Any U S Move Into Mexico
Governor Jara told a United Press correspondent that all Carranza generals will unite behind the first chief in any decision he makes regarding sending American troops into Mexico. He denied rumors that General Carranza is dead and said governors will support any action outlined.
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Vera Cruz
Carranza
Mexico
Jara
United Press
German artillery continues on French front west of Douaumont
Paris reports fierce German shelling on the Douaumont front with no infantry assaults today. Meuse river banks near Ville-aux-Bois saw reduced artillery activity after heavy attacks last night. Austria plans to withdraw minister from Lisbon over seizures and war with Portugal. Russian torpedo boat Leitenan Pushtchin sunk by a mine off the Bulgarian coast. four officers and eleven sailors rescued. German hydroplanes reportedly attacked a Russian squadron near Varna.
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Paris
Douumont
Teutong
War Office
Meuse
Ville-aux-Bois
Rheims
Amsterdam
Austria
Lisbon
Germany
Portugal
Berlin
Sofia
Varna
Germans Renew Assaults on Verdun Forts
German forces have intensified attacks on Verdun fortress with night probes and heavy shelling. East of Verdun the French line endures massive artillery and infantry charges as Fort de Vaux again faces assault and eastern forts are threatened.
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London
Verdun
Fort de Vaux
Italian Losses Heavy Reported on Austrian Front
Italian soldiers on furlough report terrible losses and a hopeless situation on the Austrian front as interviews printed in Berlin newspapers today describe.
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Berlin
Zeppelin Lost From Recent Raid Fails to Return
The Hague March 11 One Zeppelin taking part in the latest England raid did not come back to Germany and is believed lost according to Berlin advices.
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Zeppelin
the Hague
England
Germany
Berlin
Germans Dragged to Face Slaughter at Verdun
Lord Northcliffe reports from Verdun front that German troops were drugged with ether before advancing against French positions. He describes the prisoners as degraded and frightened, and says Allied defenses are impregnable while German lines are besieged.
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London
Verdun
Lord Northcliffe
Northcliffe
Germany
France
United States Eyes Mexico In Forceful Action
Washington dispatch reports the United States plans a forceful entry into Mexican territory to pursue Pancho Villa. Secretary of War Baker and General Funston indicate an official order to capture or kill Villa, signaling a major military move.
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United Press
Washington
Marchington
Pancho Villa
Funst
Baker
Funeral notices page recalls Henry Page interment details
Funeral notice lists Henry Page entered into rest at 2 50 am 1916 with services at his residence and Magnolia Interment at Magnolia Cemetery Officers and members of Council No 6 Jr O U A M asked to attend next of kin mentioned Lost items include glasses keys bicycle gold bracelet cape and more with addresses Dauphin Island and local streets Liberal rewards offered for returned property
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Hilkiala
Sea Fighters
Jatal Laala
Alm
Silius
Ameri
Alabama
Mississippi
Ana
el Paso
H. D. Jacobs
Vaux
Fevel
Vaux Fort
J. P. Yoder
Ene
White Swan Laundry
Fang
Il School
CIA
Cate
Black Feather Cape Pire Theatre
Dauphin
W. IR
Dauphin Island
Dauphin ‘Street
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