Austria and Italy seek US aid against possible severance
Austria and Italy asked the United States to handle their diplomatic interests in Rome and Vienna if relations break. Rome reports a royal decree places all Italian rail lines under military control with strict travel restrictions and potential imprisonment for violations.
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Washington
Austria
Haly
United States
Rome
Vienna
Germany
Paris
Italy
Thhe
Military Office
Cerin
Lusitania
Gerrans
Switzerland
Immed Ceace
Sonat Tae
Thin Hohenstein
Trent
Man
Pope
England Faces Imminent Cabinet Reform Amid War News
London reports a likely coalition government as England neutralizes war news. Russian retreat along the San continues while a left bank Vistula offensive may outflank Przemysl. Austrian rout in Galicia seen severe, Turks prove strong at Achi Baba. Weather blocks action in France and Belgium. Passported Teutonic ambassadors in Rome rumored as Italy’s stance weakens. Coalition formation seen as inevitable.
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London
England
Petrograd
San
Vistula
Przemysl
Galicia
Lordon
Achi Baba
Gallipoli
France
Belgium
la Bassee
Arras
Italy
Rome
Baron Fisher
First Sea Tord
New Rome protest uses phonographs at consulates
Residents in Rome using phonographs placed in windows blast Italian national airs toward German and Austrian consulates. The contraption, set up by locals, runs all day, signaling sentiment to official representatives in the city.
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Rome
Paris
Poria
Germany
Italy Faces Rift With Allies Over Note to Sonnino
Rome reports Austrian and German ambassadors resented a verbal note presented to Foreign Minister Sonnino yesterday morning. Diplomats fear a rupture between Italy and its former allies is imminent. An urgent cabinet meeting was called for 9 30 a m as events unfold.
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Rome
Paris
Sonnino
Italy
Pushing Back Turks Review From Dardanelles
The official information bureau released a Mediterranean force summary from London dated May 19. General Cox's brigade repulsed with determined action, reporting renewed progress in the Dardanelles operations.
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London
Dardanelles
Official Information Bureau
Cox
Baseball Boosters Raise $1,053 for Mobile Franchise
The Boosters Committee reported $1 053 40 raised to save Mobile’s baseball association from relocating. District Chairman Walter G Horn opened the luncheon at the Cawthon Hotel and H Lawson led the drive with teams contributing through sale of admission books. President T K Jackson said stockholders must support the franchise and outlined sale logistics while R M Weinacker’s group claimed the day’s largest sales.
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Boosters Committee
Mobile Baseball Association
Cawthon Hotel
Vineyard
Boosters
Walter G. Horn
H. ©. Lawson
T.K. Jackson
R. M. Weinacker
Weinacker Ice and Fuel Com
Soldier Weds by Proxy in Paris Frontline Match
Paris report says the city saw its first proxy wedding yesterday in the Latin Quarter. Alfred Zorin, a Paris attorney and a front line recruit, was represented by friend Firman Song. Miles Marie Martigny served as the bride. The ceremony was held in strict form.
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Paris
Via
Latin Quarter
Alfred Zorin
Firman Song
Miles Marie Martigny
Etrigt
Farmers adapt as boll weevil invades Alabama fields
Crop conditions remain historically variable with late growth and a mixed outlook. Oats yield fair but straw short while corn and cotton show improvement despite boll weevil pressure. New ground cleared for beans corn peanuts peas and forage crops. Beef and dairy cattle fatten. water is ample. potato and cabbage markets rise. orange and pecan prospects improve along the coast.
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Ebo
Mississippi
Drouth
Alabama plans study of Georgia convict road work
Montgomery May 19 Special Georgia's system of using convicts on public roads will be investigated by Senator J. D. Denson and Representative George H. Smith, assigned by Chairman Merritt. They will travel to Georgia for a day to gather information for a possible new plan at the next session.
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Montgomery
Georgia
J. D. Denson
George H. Smith
Legislative Investigating Committee
Merritt
Denson
Smith
Smithm
Mr Smith
Chamber of Commerce backs baseball fund drive in Mobile
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce directors met with J. M. Walsh presiding and endorsed raising funds by selling baseball admission tickets to sustain a Southern League franchise in the city. Directors voiced full support and pledged to aid the campaign, with several named as commit- tees.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
J. M. Walsh
Big Paper Mill at Moss Point Closes Idle Workers
Moss Point May 19 Special The Southern Paper Mill a large local concern shut down Tuesday as twelve top employees refused to accept new terms. The mill is not prosperous and cuts in wages were to take effect. Rumors of a strike caused excitement and more than three hundred employees were put out of work. The company president said no trouble is expected and the firm stands by its decision.
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Moss Point
Southern Paper Mill
Beauvoir Beach Section on a Building Boom
Gulfport Mississippi May 19 A building boom is underway near the Beauvoir Confederate Veterans Home. A fine residence for Colonel J D Money United States marshal at Biloxi nears completion 160 feet from Congressman B P Harrisons home. Homes on Holcomb adjoining valued at 15000 dollars a new Gulf Coast Life Insurance Company office is rising just east of these sites plans for two more fine real estate projects are under way
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Gulfport
Miss
Bauvoir
Confederate Veterans
J. D. . Money
United
Biloxi
B. P. Harrison
Holcomb
Gulf Coast Life Insurance Company
Hardware Men Urge Diversification and War-Era Cooperation
President J W Beasley of the Alabama Retail Hardware Association urged diversification and cooperation with railroads in the educational movement to boost Alabama’s agriculture and industry. He highlighted wartime economic lessons, factory growth in Birmingham, and the need for mutual insurance and higher dues.
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J. W. Beasley
Alabama Retail Hardware Association
Battle House
Beasley
Stevens
National “Price and Service Bureau
Hardware
Addreda
Europe
Birmingham
Germany
Alabama
George M. Gray
Coshocton
Ohio
W. P. Lewis
Huntingdon
J. G. White
Uniontown
J. D. Martin
Clanton
Moss Point Woman Bitten by Moccasin
Mrs. Green Canady of Moss Point was bitten four times by a large moccasin while berry picking. She sucked the venom from her hand, an action that likely saved her life, though she remained ill from the effects.
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Moss Point
Misg
Public Auction Sells Twenty Dollars at County Courthouse
Sheriff W. H. Holcombe conducted a public auction at noon in front of the county courthouse selling twenty dollars in U S currency to Charles Nelson as part of a claim.
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United States
W. H. Holcombe
Charles Nelson
Possible Crisis Urges Germany to Agree on Unarmed Attacks
Washington reports a German reply is weeks away and may accept a temporary unarmed merchantmen plan. The U S will insist on rights to travel and deny any intent to destroy American lives on the Lusitania. Britain embargo notes await Germany’s reply.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Lusitania
Hibben Urges Prepared Peace at Mohonk Conference
Princeton president Dr John Grier Hibben challenged pacifists at Lake Mohonk arguing for preparedness against war rather than for disarmament He warned peace at any price risks honor and duty and urged restraint in pursuing peace without sacrificing essential national responsibilities The opening session featured John Bassett Moore Theodore Marburg and John Barrett among others
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Cake Mohonk
N.Y
John Grier Hibben
Princeton
Lake Mohonk
United States
Asa
Hibben
Ees
Sion
Daniel Smiley
John Bassett Moore
State Department
Theodore Marburg
Baltimore
Belgium
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
German Vessels Targeted as Attacks Rise
Fragmentary report notes German government issuing pending notices of attacks on merchant ships near New York. Details incomplete but indicates heightened naval actions and official statements.
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New York
Bassus
British Cabinet Reorganization Reported in Commons
Premier Asquith announced in the house of commons plans for a broader reconstruction of the government. Rumors say Lord Kitchener may become War Minister and David Lloyd George could succeed him. several ministers are expected to resign or be replaced.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
Lord Fisher
Admiralty
Viscount Haldane
Lewis Harcourt
A. Birrell
Trelann
Earl of Beauchamp
Baron Lucas
Board of Agriculture
J. A. Peasé
Board of Education
E. Hobhouse
Winston Spencer Churchill
Admiral Fisher
Dardanelles
Lord Kitchener
Generalisaimo
David Lloyd-George
War Office
Alabama Oystermen Invited to Growers' Convention
A letter from W. H. Killian, president, invites Mobile oystermen to join the Oyster Growers and Dealers Association of North America for the convention in Washington on June 15 and 16. Killian notes the oyster trade as a major local revenue and says the organization has built public confidence over seven years, urging attendance for valuable information.
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Oyster Growers and Dealers Association of North America
Washington
Mobile
W. H. Killian
Killian
Alabama Optical Society Pushes Optometrists Bill
At the annual Alabama State Optical Society meeting members pledged to work for passage of the optometrists bill now before the legislature. The measure passed four years ago but was vetoed by the governor. Mobile speaker H. P. McDonald addressed the gathering.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama State Optical Society
H. P. McDonaid
Mobile
Proposed Tax Raises Are Before Commission
Montgomery May 19 Special The state tax commission discussed proposed raises in Selma assessments yesterday led by John Mooring chief and P White associate member The panel will later this week visit Florence to review Lauderdale County tax cases stemming from the past few months
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Montgomery
Selma
John 8. Mooring
State Tax Commissio
P. White
Florence
Lauderdale
Dutch Army Increase Proposed in Universal Training Bill
London dispatch reports the Dutch war minister said a bill is in preparation to provide universal military training and to raise the army to 1,040,000 men. The measure aims to strengthen national defense with a larger citizen force.
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London
Amsterdam
The
Post
Weather Sketch Shows Showers North Alabama Tonight
Fragmentary weather note reports fair tonight in parts with later showers. North portion unsettled likely to be wet tonight and Thursday with temperatures not changing much.
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Mobile
Alabama
North
Lost and found notices from city listings
Lost and found notices describe a young white and tan terrier that answers to Tie with a reward for return to 20 Georgia Ave. A gold and iron handle with initials Be Prichard car or between Lexington and Lafayette Street is also missing with a reward offered to return to Mrs. Howard Long at La Basil Street. A black folding item is reported found and the finder should notify W K.
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Tie
Georgia
Prichard
Lexington Nue
Lafayette Street
Howard Long
la Basil Street
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