Market Bulls Lift Stocks After Germany Reply Hints
Overnight stock action in New York followed bullish sentiment on Germany's reply. Special issues traded up 1 to 3 points with heavy volume in United Fruit and Fi ne Steel at 88 3-4 with a high at 89. A gain in automobile shares led by Willys-Studebaker and Maxwell spurred activity while rails rose modestly before profit taking trimmed gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Germany
Ngton
United Fering
Ne Steel
United Fruit
Willys- Studebaker
Maxwells
Lehigh Valley
Outhern Pacific
New Haven
Rails
Viking Goes on Docks for New Plates After Coast Incident
The Caribbean and Southern Steamship Company's liner Viking, ashore off the Mexican coast, is hauled to Ollinger race dry docks to replace several sheets of her metal bottom damaged in an accident. She will be let in docks next week to load a general cargo for the West. The Viking carried a sisal cargo from Mexico days ago and the repair works have the contract for the job. A special large export cargo awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caribbean and Southern Steamip Company
Viking
Ollinger Race Dry Docks
Vikine
Mexico
Conof
True Measure of Bell Service for Your Home
A Bell Telephone in the home is described as a constant power to assist daily tasks from errands to shopping. It emphasizes quick help regardless of distance and urges readers to order now because the cost is only a few cents per day. Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company promotes home telephone service.
Abe Martin: Age of stars blurs show bills and film
Abe Martin notes the nation anxiously awaits spectacle as plans blur between live stars and film appearances. The public mood shifts to measure upcoming omen and events in entertainment.
Large delegation promised for centennial in Tuscaloosa
A detailed program outlines Tuscaloosa centennial events with a large Mobile delegation expected. Registration is at the Chamber of Commerce. events include a grand parade open-air meeting and band concert. Alumni meeting and university banquet appear on day two, plus a pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
University of Alabama
Tas
Ater
Mrs. Jos R Lamar Heads America Colonial Dames
Washington May 6 Members of the Colonial Dames of America concluded annual sessions and elected national officers including President Mrs Joseph Rucker Lamar Georgia Vice Presidents Mrs Nathaniel T Baron Rhode Island Mrs Albert L Stoussat Mary Tennessee Charles T Miller Delaware Treasurer Mrs Alexander J Cassett Pennsylvania Registrar Mrs Franklin B Dexter Connecticut Historian Miss Cornelia B Williams Illinois 1900s era.
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Washington
National Council, Colonial Dames of America
Joseph Rucker Lamar
Georgia
United States Supre Court
Nathaniel’t. Baron
Rhode Fal
Alpert L. Stoussat
Mary
Overton Lea
Tennessee
Charles T. Miller
Delaware
Alexander J. Cassett
Pennsylvania
Franklin B. Dexter
Connecticut
Cornelia B. Williams
Tlinois
Pellagra Promises Cure With Home Treatment
An advertisement claims pellagra spreads in the South with a yearly 25 percent rise. It promotes a free book by W. J. McCrary M.D. detailing causes and a home cure, featuring testimonials and officials. Mail-in offer asks readers to request a plain sealed wrapper copy.
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South
W. J. McCrary
M. D
Carbon Hill
Alabama
Columbia Theatre Society Drama Promises Varied Screen and Stage Delights
Columbia will screen Forbidden Fruit in six reels with Paula Shay and Everett Butterfield and show The Star Boarder by Charley Chaplin. The Jewell Kelley Stock Company stars Miss Rose Morris in A Girl of the Streets, aided by two new members Hazel Carlton and Aida Lawrence. Vaudeville acts between scenes ensure continuous entertainment all evening.
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Columbia
Dramatic Picture
Paula Shay
Everett Butterfield
Charley Chaplin
Star Boarder
Rose Morris
Jewell Kelley Stock Company
Colwmbia Theatre
Kelley
Hazel Carleton
Aida Lawrence
St. Louis
Chicago
Miss Lawrence
German note offers concessions on submarine war
The Petit Journal and Matin discuss Germany’s reported note and humanitarian statements to submarine commanders. The note is seen as not adding new concessions, with headlines calling it “Black Mail” as public belief remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petit Journal
Germany
Matin
German Reply to U S News Sparks Mixed Reactions
London papers flood the streets with the note as editors deem it an ultimatum and warn of a possible break in relations. Critics accuse Germany of evading demands while asserting justified action and blame the United States for pressuring a new crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
United States
America
The
Express
Germany seeks aid from United States in submarine war
The note presents Germany asking America to refuse munitions to allies while aiding a sea battle, promising limited concessions to placate critics and avoid breaking relations with Washington. The Morning Post calls it an attempt to entangle England and America and prolong negotiations.
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Germany
United Statey
America
Great Britain
Morning Post
England
Telegraph
Washington
Lawrence Wins Ten Round Decision Over Quina
Navy boxer Joe Lawrence defeats Kid G Quinn of Mobile by decision after ten fast rounds at the Pensacola event. Freddy Lee of Mobile loses as Curly Cohran outpoints him in ten rounds.
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Joe. Lawrence
Kid G Quinn
Mobile
Pensacola
Freddy Lee
Curly Cohran
Senate debates road improvement as Cannon marked birthday
In Congress the Senate met at noon to resume debate on good roads legislation. The House opened at 11 a.m. Former Speaker Cannon's eightieth birthday was celebrated with speeches by Speaker Champ Clark, and leaders Kitchin and Mann among others, with Bul Temes reported as present.
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Good Roads
Pill
Cannon
Chirk
Kitchin
Mann
Bul Temes
Mate
Storm Solace and Starvation Rescue Highlight Binnacle Lamp Tale
Two Mobile skippers recount their dashed voyage aboard the Kate Feore after a cyclone left six men adrift for sixteen days. They survived on tomatoes and shark meat until a passing steamer and later the tanker Winifred rescued them. Captain Bush’s daughter Winifred is now the club sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binnacle
Captain Whitney
Galveston
Whitney
Winifred
Bush
Mobile
Miss Winifred Bush
Binnacle Lamp Club
Francis Presents Credentials as American Ambassador in Russia
PETROGRAD American ambassador David R. Francis presented credentials to Emperor Nicholas at Tsarskoe Selo. DAYTON Ohio resolutions condemning dubious financial and medical advertising were adopted at the Association of National Advertisers semi annual meeting. ST LOUIS Dr. Albert Herzog of Plainfield New Jersey was arrested after electricians accused him of offering work at an aerial bomb factory on the Pacific coast. NEW YORK American Beet Sugar Company's year ending March 31 showed gross receipts of 10 479 293 with net income 3 174 831. WASHINGTON Representative London the only Socialist in the House stirred turmoil with Porto Rican bill suffrage remarks. he withdrew after an objection. CHATTANOOGA Tennessee Federation of Women's Clubs endorsed equal suffrage 93 to 42. NASHVILLE Special interest at Memphis judge impeachment trial as witness was assaulted and investigation opened. JACKSON Mississippi Gov Bilbo invites educators on university inspection tour to eight northern and midwestern states. SHREVEPORT Trade excursions and home manufacture topics dominate ninth annual Southern Commercial Secretaries Association session.
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New York
American Beet Sugar Company
Ross
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Mamie Smith
Mrs Mamie Smith wife of Harry Smith an employee of the Mobile and Ohio shops at Whistler Alabama died at that place Friday after a long illness. She is survived by her husband three daughters Mrs Roy Jensen Mrs Addie Spear and Miss Lillian Smith two sons Alfred and Willie Smith five sisters Mrs Rena Ching Mrs Lula Halliwell of Whistler Mrs Dodie Baxter of Richton Miss Mrs Nettie Hancock of Pensacola Florida and Mrs Alice Neigh of Houston Texas two brothers Isaac Fitzgerald of Whistler and Alfred Fitzgerald of Houston Texas and other relatives.
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Mamie Smith
Harry Smith
Mobile & Ohio
Whistler
Ala
Roy Jensen
Addie Spear
Lillian Smith
Alfred
Willie Smith
Rena Ching
Lula Halliwell
Dodie Baxter
Richton
Nettie Hancock
Pensacola
Fla
Alice Neigh
Houston, Tex
Isaac Fitzgerald
Alfred Fitzgerald
Houston
Tex
Funeral for George Macon in Fort Worth
Friday afternoon at 4 o clock the funeral of George Macon who died at Fort Worth Texas last Wednesday was held from the home of his brother Police Officer Armor Macon 970 Baltimore Street. Rev D Monroe of Oakdale Baptist Church officiated. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery with pallbearers J L Davis Frank Galle George Gayle James Grimsley Toney Beretich and William E Flinn assisting.
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George Macon
Fort Worth
Tex
Armor
Macon
Baltimore Street
D. Monroe
Oakdale Baptist Church
Pine Crest Cemetery
J L. Davis
Frank Galle
George Gayle
James Grimsley
Toney Beretich
William E. Flinn
Mrs Mamie Smith Dies After Long Illness at Whistler
Mrs Mamie Smith a lifelong Whistler resident age forty nine died Friday morning after a long illness. She was the wife of Harry Smith an employee at the Whistler repair shops and besides her husband leaves one son three daughters and other relatives of Whistler.
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Mamie Smith
Whistler
Harry Smith
Air of
Body of G. W. Macon Brings Mobilian Home for Burial
The body of George W. Macon a former Mobilian who died in Fort Worth Texas arrived here Friday morning at 1 35 and was received by Roche Burke then moved to the home of his brother Police Officer Armor Macon 970 Baltimore Street for the funeral plans.
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G. W. Macon
George W. Macon
Fort Worth
Texas
Roche & Burke
Armor Macon
Baltimore Street
Card of Thanks for Flora Celeste Hansen
The Hansen family expresses heartfelt thanks for the kindness and liberal assistance shown during the death and burial of their daughter Flora Celeste. They appreciate the love, sympathy, and flowers and ask for God’s blessings on each helper. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hansen and family.
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Flora Celeste
Thomas Hansen
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement promises relief for tired feet
When shoes pinch and corns ache use Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder. Shake into shoes or foot bath to ease sting in corns bunions and give instant relief to tired swollen tender feet. Over 100000 packages used by German and Allied troops at the front. Sold everywhere 25 cents. Do not accept substitutes.
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Allen
Adv
Three Year Old Touart to Be Queen’s Page at May Festival
The three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Marry M. Touart will serve as page to the Queen at the May festival to be held on Wednesday May 10 on the grounds of St. Joseph's church.
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Marry M. Touart
St. Joseph’s Church
Bank Call Demands Loans Held Abroad From Banks
The comptroller of the currency orders all national banks to report May 1 investments in foreign securities especially war nations. The data aims to reveal how much of the $500 million Entente loan and Germany Austria financing came from national banks.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
Express Companies Gain in January Income Figures
Leading express companies in the United States earned 138000 dollars in January, a turnaround from a 584000 dollar deficit in January 1915, according to figures published today by the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Norway objects to seizure of neutral mails at sea
Norway formally notified Britain and France that it cannot accept their interpretation of The Hague 1907 convention on seizing neutral mails. The government lodged a formal complaint in London and Paris, arguing allied seizures harm neutral nations.
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Christiana
London
Norway
Paris
Reply to U S Alleged No Treaty Violations
The article notes Dutch protests against mail seizures at sea by Britain and France, following U S and Holland actions. On April 3 the allied governments conveyed a joint reply via Sir Cecil Spring Rice to the United States, stating the alliance will continue the practice. Holland filed a second protest in London and Paris on April 17 demanding restitution of detained Dutch mails and indemnity. France and Britain had not publicly replied.
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Great Britain
France
United States
Holland
Cecil Springthe
Washington
London
Faris
Swimming Meet Planned at the YMCA Next Week
A swimming meet will be held at the YMCA under the Life Saving Corps. The meet program will be published later.
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The
Life Saving Corps
Unsurpassed Diarrhoea Remedy Promotes Calm Bowels
A remedy for diarrhoea claims to quickly check the attack with one or two doses. It is easy to take and contains no astringent, leaving the bowels in a natural condition. Sold everywhere.
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Chamberlain
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Wiking
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Abe Martin
Jos. R. Lamar
Colonial Dames
Mobile Bar
Norvelle R. Leigh, JR
Mobile County
Circuit Court of
Leigh
HR T. Ervin
Harry T. Smith
Stewart Brooks
B. F. McMillan, Jr
Essner T. McCorvey
D. B. Goode
Wm. McLeod
Jesse F. Hogan
J.B. Chamberlain
J. W. Tharp
Jere Auatill
Gregory L. Smith
Barty Brogen
Frank 8. Coffin
Elliott G. Rickardy
Aubrey Boyles
R. M. Smith
Robi. H. Smith
W. H. White
Wm. H. Armbrecht
Carl McMalon
Omar ¥. McLeod
Wm. G. Caffey
W. J
J. Blocker Thornton
William Cowley
Frederick G. Bromberg
C. W. Tompkins
J. H. Kirkpatrick
Hugh M. Caffey
H. B. Mecellan
Cecil F. Bates
Z. M. P. Inge
H. Bailey
C. T. Prince
Jase. Titee
S R. Foster
John F. Glennon
J. J. Clemmons
R. Nce
George E.cramer
Joseph N. McAleer
John. B. i
J. H. Oh
Joseph B. Cloud
H.T. Pegues
Neil McCarron
Fach Ewaith
M. V. Hanaw
Tisdale J. Tous
M. Baum
Joseph He Lyons
M. Mahomer
P. Gaillard
Norborne
Leigh Campaign Committee
Antwerp
Io Pensaco
City Ticket Office
Bellaro
Columbia Today
Lawrence
Quina
Congress
Senate
Petrograd
David R. Francis
Emperor Nicholas
Tsarkoe Selo
Dayton, O
Association of National Advertisers
Albert Herzog
Plainfield
N. J
Herzog
Benjamin Schwartz
L. E. Winkler
Pacific Coast
Austin
Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee Federation of Woman's Clubs
Committee On Resolutions
Nashville
Jesse Edgington
Memphis
Jackson
Miss
Bilbo
Middle Western
Mrs. Mamie Smith
Conti ‘Street
Harry M. Touart, JR
U. S
Monroe Park
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