Navy committee endorses battle cruisers and submarines plan
The House naval committee backed a navy expansion reducing Secretary Daniels five year program. It calls for five battle cruisers at $20 433 531 each, twenty five submarines four scout cruisers ten torpedo boats plus support ships and a hospital ship and oil supply ship for the 1917 fiscal year. The vote was 18 to 8. It also approved a Hensley measure proposing a world powers conference after the war to seek peace via arbitration with a $200 000 appropriation.
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Washington
House Naval Committee
Daniels
Hensley
Missouri
Navy fleet reorganization to name Mayo as commander
Plans for reorganization of the Atlantic fleet announced by Secretary Daniels set Vice Admiral Henry T. Mayo to succeed Admiral Fletcher as commander in chief. Fletcher will revert to rear admiral with possible strategic assignment. Read Admiral Coffman to become vice admiral. Changes take effect June 19.
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Washington
Atlantic
Daniels
Admiral Fletcher
Henry T. Mayo
Arkansas
Fletcher
Dewitt Coffman
Overcoats Appear As Mercury Falls and Fall Skies Lower
The piece notes unseasonably cool November weather with 63 degrees at noon and forecasts cloudy nights with showers Friday. It mentions a weather pattern bringing storms to the Gulf states and high winds in Galveston while Miami records 88 degrees as the warmest spot in the country.
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Gulf States
Galveston
Miami
Florida
Suffragettes Plan Big Chicago Parade
Chicago May 18 suffragists announce a June 7 parade on Michigan avenue to press the Republican convention for a suffrage plank. About forty thousand women are expected to take part, with a split demo featuring twelve white clad leaders bearing state names and a second group in gray with handcuffs and toy ball chains.
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Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Musket Figures in Family Battle Aired in Recorder's Court
Walter Thomas, a Black man, returned home with bricks, prompting his brother Marshall to defend the home. Marshall retrieved a 1561 musket and fired into the air, while Walter claimed he hid behind a tree. the round bullets resembled French Seventy-fives. Marshall was fined $50 plus $30 court costs and faced a later Recorder’s Court assault with a deadly weapon charge with a $200 bond. the incident occurred near Pleasant Avenue and Government Street.
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Walter
Marshall
Recorder’s Court
Edington
Pleasant Avenue
Government Street
French Repel German Attacks at Verdun and Hill 304 Fort
On the Verdun front last night German efforts to seize a redoubt at Avecourt were repulsed with heavy losses. French forces captured a German fort on Hill 304's northeast slope after severe fighting. Three German trenches north of Hill 287 were raided with occupants killed or captured. Artillery activity continued east of the Meuse and two French aircraft dropped eighty shells on the Metz railway station May 16.
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Paris
Verdun
Avecourt
Meuse
Metz
Teutons
Great Austrian Offensive Begins on Italian Front
Paris May 18. An Austrian attack on the Italian front in the southern Tyrol has widened across the Austro Italian front. Military circles report that the long expected great offensive has begun and is followed with close attention.
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Paris
Tyrol
German Soldiers Ask for Food Along Swiss Frontier
German soldiers mainly elderly landstrum along the Swiss Alsatian frontier have begun to seek food from Swiss troops. They claim they have not eaten meat for weeks as conditions worsen in Rhine towns per the Neue Stuttgarter Zeitung noting intolerable food shortages.
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Geneva
Paris
Landstrum
Neue Stuttgarter Zeitung
Rhine
Yacht Rickwood Makes Short Birmingham Visit
The yacht Rickwood owned by A. H. Woodward of Birmingham arrived from Tuscaloosa this morning and is bound for Pensacola with Woodward and two associates aboard. Captain A Kittel plans to sail to New York later and W Chase Spotswood piloted the vessel to Mobile. The party fished during the river trip and the yacht berthed at Dauphin street.
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Rickwood
A. H. Woodward
Birmingham
Tuscaloosa
New York
Pensacola
Sheriff Seeks to Destroy Liquor Condemnation Actions
Sheriff W. H. Holcolmbe filed more than one hundred condemnation proceedings in the inferior criminal court seeking destruction of all kinds of prohibited liquors. Notices posted at seizure sites show amounts from one half pint to 140 cases of bottled whiskey. Hearing set for May 26. unclaimed liquor will be poured into the sewers.
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W. H. Holcolmbe
Inferior Criminal Court
Rain Postpones Mobile Nashville Baseball Game
The scheduled game between Mobile and Nashville at Monroe Park is postponed due to rain. Officials say they will attempt to reschedule for tomorrow if the weather clears.
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Mobile
Nashville
Monroe Park
Martial law kept as 105 deputies aid Girard liquor raid
Captain Dallas Smith of Alabama guardsmen says Girard Alabama remains under martial law until Governor Henderson orders troops away. Deputies raid liquor stores as M S Baughn delays removal of seized liquor pending injunctions in Tuskegee chancery court with a hearing scheduled tomorrow morning.
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Girard
Ala
Dallas Smith
Company of
Alabama Guardsmen
Opelika
Henderson
Liquor Drops Flood Chattahoochee River After Raid
Reports say numerous liquor cases were dumped into the Chattahoochee River at the state line. Ropes were tied to the cases for ease of recovery after the raid. Officers announced plans to start river work once they confirm no liquor remains in Girard and nearby areas.
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Chattahoochee River
Girard
Liquor Seizure and Sheriff's Stand in Frontier Raid
Within minutes after the raid, authorities resumed operations and seized another 50 000 dollars in liquor. Deputies crossed a bridge from Columbus to Girard, and a Jones Porter representative handed the key to a store. Inside were hundreds of cases of whiskey. Governor Henderson said liquor cannot be moved from found sites until action is taken. M S Baughn ordered five freight cars to remove confiscated liquor. The mayor placed guards at sites to prevent removal. Baughn increased deputies to 105 and warned he would seize the liquor without a court order.
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Columbus
Girard
Jones & Porter
Henderson
M. S. Baughn
Attorney General's Office
Baughn
Guard patrols remain on duty after liquor raids
The Opelika company of guardsmen stays on patrol today after inspecting streets last night to prevent disturbances tied to the day’s events. Attorney Frank de Graffenreid of Seale planned Montgomery court action to stop Baughn from removing seized liquor. Baughn intended to load liquor onto freight cars today and warned he would call militia if resisted. Eighteen locations yielded liquor during yesterday’s raids.
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Opelika
Frank de Graffenreid
Seale
Russell Country
Montgomery
Baughn
Shipping Bill Taken Up Under Five Minute Rule
Washington May 18 The administration shipping bill passed general debate and was taken up under the five minute rule in the house. All debate ends by agreement at 4 pm tomorrow and voting begins. Democratic Leader Kitchin urged Democrats to waste no time.
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Washington
House
Kitchin
Big Drain Cemented In City West District
City engineers began cementing the Ann street drain from Elmira street southward to Tennessee street aiming to improve drainage west of Ann street and south of Government. Commissioner Harry Pillans said work will extend as funds permit.
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Ann Street
Elmira Street
Harry Pillans
Government
Tennessee Street
Austria Now Hammering Italian Front
The Austrian offensive on the Italian front is being pushed vigorously with Italian forces retreating in southern Tyrol. Paris reports indicate French success at Verdun including the repulse of German attacks near Hill 304 and a raid on German trenches north of Hill 287.
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Austria
London
Tyrol
Paris
Vicenza
Nine-year-old Sydney Winslow Dies During Schoolyard Wrestling
Sydney Winslow aged nine collapsed and died in the junior yard of E. L. Russell School on Road Street after noon. Dr J E Beck lists heart failure as the cause, noting a minor facial abrasion from a fall. Richard Reynolds aged 11 was wrestling with the boy when he died, and the stepfather is Mr J W Parke of 718 Palmetto Street.
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Sydney Winslow
E. L. Russell
Road Street
J. E. Beck
J. W. Parke
Palmetto Street
Young Winslow
Richard Reynolds
Beck
China Egg Hatches Kittens Hen Thinks Row Follows Adoption
At Captain William F. Wilson's home the family says a hen attacked a mother cat to take four newborn kittens. The fight began when the cat returned to guard the litter, and Wilson reported being pecked while separating the birds in the incident at 313 South Monterey Street.
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China
William F. Wilson
Monterey Street
Bill Wilson
Binnacle Lamp Club
Pavement Project Moves Ahead on Spring Hill Ave Parkway
Despite opposition from most property owners on Spring Hill avenue from Ann to Catherine, the Mobile Light and Railroad Company proceeds with a central parkway and has called for sealed bids for concrete curbing on both sides. Bids are to be opened May 24, 1916.
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Ann Te Catherine
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
Ann Street
Catherine
Germany Orders German Consuls to Enforce Neutrality
Count von Bernstorff has instructed all German consuls in the United States to admonish German citizens to scrupulously observe American laws. The Berlin foreign office says the action aims to end alleged violations of American neutrality following recent cases. The ambassador sent the directive to consuls to impress on citizens the duty to obey local laws.
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Washington
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Berlin
German embassy warns Germans against illegal plots
The German embassy stated that instructions aim to prevent plots or lawlessness by German citizens and sympathizers abroad. Berlin officials want the United States to understand they do not countenance any illegal affairs connected to Germans. Count von Bernstorff's instructions were received and sent to consuls.
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Berlin
United States
Count von Bernstorff
New Yorker Guilty in Irish Rebellion
Jeremiah C. Lynch of New York was tried and convicted by a Dublin court martial on a charge of participation in the Irish revolution. The sentence was to be announced today, but the American embassy had no word on the outcome.
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London
Jeremiah C. Lynch
New York
Dublin
Mississippi Democratic Convention in Session
The Mississippi state Democratic convention met in Jackson to choose twelve national delegates and elect a national committeeman and presidential electors. Senators Williams and Vardaman, Governor Bilbo, and Congressmen Humphreys and Harrison were named as delegates at large, with J. M. McBeath and Ross A. Collins contending for national committeeman. Delegates signaled endorsement of President Wilson for renomination.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Williams and
Vardaman
Bilbo
Humphreys
Harrison
J. M. McBeath
Meridian
Ross A. Collins
Robert Powell
Wilson
Better Rail Service for Strawberry Crop Asked
Florida railroad commissioners petition the Interstate Commerce Commission seeking refrigerator cars or faster passenger train service for strawberry shipments to northern markets. They urge reduced rates and improved schedules to aid Florida growers.
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Washington
Florida
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Oyster Dealers Meet in Atlantic City Set 10 Percent Price Rise
Atlantic City on May 13 8 was the site of a conference of the Oyster Dealers and Growers Association of America where members agreed to raise oyster prices by ten percent.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Tion of
America
King of Hoboes Ends World Tour Reach in Mobile
Jeff Davis known as King of Hoboes arrives in Mobile on his way to Cincinnati, completing a third global circuit. He plans a meeting with Mayor Lyons and Edington to discuss hobos' conditions. Davis, 32, native of Vicksburg raised in Cincinnati, has traveled 600000 miles since age thirteen and led the Hotel de Ginks in northern cities. He says work is now available for all hoboes, and a hobo becomes a tramp if he refuses work.
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Jeff Davis
Mobile
Cincinnati
Mayor Lyons
Ecorder Edington
America
Vicksburg
Miss
Mr. Davis
Commission debates partisan activity by trade commissioner
Senator Newlands cites a clipping claiming William J. Harris of the Federal Trade Commission dominated Georgia politics at the Macon state convention. Hardwick defends political participation by appointees. Reed questions the propriety of such activity by any official. Harris may face FTC inquiry.
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Washington
William J. Harris
Federal Trade Commission
Georgia
Macon
Senate
Newlands
Harris
Nevada
Trade Commission For
Hardwick
Supreme Court
Reed
Trade Commission
Death of 12 year old from rubber sling accident
Henry Willard, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Willard, died Thursday at 11 after a sling shot wound. The injury occurred at the family home four miles south of Theodore when his sister's sling struck his face. He had been ill for two weeks. Survived by parents two sisters and five brothers. Burial arranged by Beroujon and Sands.
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Henry Red. Willard
Js Willard
Theodore
Beroujoun & Sands
Ladies Plan Lawn Party at Protestant Orphan Asylum
Several committees at the Protestant Orphan Asylum on Dauphin Street prepare for an annual lawn fete on Friday May 1. Booths and games will be ready by afternoon. a band will perform from afternoon until closing time. Grounds open at 4 PM.
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Dauphin Street
Plea Guilty in Inferior Court for Assaults
Rosa Cook pleaded guilty to assaulting Bettie Sims in inferior court and was fined $1 or ten days in jail. Frank Lane was fined $1 or ten days for beating Harry Neese and appealed, with bond set at $100. John Rufus penalized $1 or ten days on a related charge.
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Rosa Cook
Inferior Criminal Court
Bettle Sims
Frank Lane
Harry Neese
John Rufus
Officers in Juarez for Investigation
U S consuls and vice consuls from Chihuahua Juarez Nogales Durango Aguas Calientes and Monterey were ordered to El Paso to confer with Major General Funston The purpose is closer cooperation between American and military authorities on border developments and possible withdrawal of American forces.
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Gavira
Carranza
Juarez
Bell
EL Paso
Tex
Washington
Huahua
Nogales
Durango
Aguas Calientes
Monterey
Funston
Information on Carranza progress and Pershing withdrawal
Government relies on consuls for progress reports on Carranza’s government as the timing of General Pershing’s withdrawal hinges on it. Deemer and Payne were abducted by Mexican bandits after Glenn Springs and Boquillas raids. Colonel Sibley says expedition forces near Los Alamos and Cerro Blanco have engaged bandits with casualties.
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Carranza
General Pershing
Deemer
Payne
Glenn Springs
Boquillas
Sibley
Los Alamos
Langhorne
Cerro Blanco
Cattle import rules debated for port access gains
Alabama delegation and Chamber of Commerce press to remove discriminatory cattle import regulations. Letters from Congressman Oscar S. Gray W B Oliver and Henry B Stil to Secretary Clemens discuss favorable rules for Texas ports and denial of cattle imports through Mobile New Orleans and other gulf ports.
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Alabama
Congress
Chamber of Commerce
Oscar S. Gray
W. B. Oliver
Henry B. Stil
Clemens
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Mobile
New Orleans
Gulf
Rebuilt Catholic Church at Battles to be dedicated
The rebuilt Catholic church at Battles Alabama will be dedicated on July 4 by Rt Rev Bishop Edward F Allen of the Mobile diocese. A big program is planned with excursions from Mobile to Battles in the morning and an all day outing on the grounds. Ladies from Mobile and Baldwin will erect booths provide meals and a barbecue. A notable programme of addresses by prominent Mobilians is planned.
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Battles
Ala
Edward F. Allen
Mobile
Baldwin 2
Mobile Plans See America First Film Shoots
Ed Guetteln of Gaumont Com will lead a Mobile excursion to Spanish Fort Sunday to film historic and scenic spots for a See America First series. The project aims to capture moving pictures of Mobile’s beauty and history for release by Gaumont Com.
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Mobile
America
Gaumont Com
Ed Guetteln
Spanish Fort
Fire damages two houses on city outskirts
Two single story houses on the city outskirts were damaged by fire on Wednesday. The Oberhaus residence at St Medar and Plum streets was slightly burned around noon. The Hale home on Congress streets sustained fire damage as well.
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Plum
O O. Oberhaus
As Knoid
Cane
F. Hale
Congress
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