Verdun and Foch era marked by massive Allied regain
Romanian forces pursue retreating Austro German troops west of the Jiul valley in Transylvania as German attacks are repulsed in the Prahova valley and Dragoslavele region. The report notes Allied spring and winter offensives cost the Teutons nearly eight months of fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teutons
Associated Press
Bucharest
London
Jiul
Transylvania
Prahova
Dragoslavele
We al
Bandits Loot Train As Carranza Guards Open Fire In Mexico
Bandits in command of Murga Brothers and Silvestro Quevedo held up a southbound Juarez to Chihuahua train near Laguna station. They robbed passengers including women, wounded German passenger Dr Haffner mistaken for American, and shot conductor and Carranza guards in view of about 200 bandits and passengers. Loot was taken away in mule drawn wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua City
Mex
el Paso
Tex
Carranza
Juarez
Haffner
Murga Brothes
Silvertro Quevedo
Laguna Station
Guzman
Nesbitt Files Plan for Port Improvement
President W D Nesbitt of Magnolia Compress and Ware house Co and Warrant Warehouse Co announces filing with the State Harbor Commission of a plan to develop warehouses and terminals on Mobile waterfront. The proposal would lease an overhead structure and operate as a public carrier, with one third of revenues paid to Mobile and continued consideration by the Harbor Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Nesbitt
Magnolia Compress and Warehouse Company
Warrant Warehouse Company
Birmingham
City of
Mobile
State Harbor Commission
A. G. Ward
M Stegageet
Commerce
State Street
Water Street
State
Congress
Adams
Tapscomb
Beauregard
Magnolia
Water and
Adams Street
Harbor Commission
City of Mobile
Actress Now in a New Role
A famed actress who charmed thousands of Abeetenans and later married Florenz Ziegfeld has become an American mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seelish
Florenz Ziegfeld
Evacuation of Fort Vaux Confirmed by Berlin
Berlin announces that Fort Vaux, a key Verdun stronghold seized by the German crown prince, has been evacuated by German forces as their Verdun drive continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ort Vaux
Verdun
Berlin
Fort Vaux in peril as French press offensive nears
As Fort Douaumont was retaken and a broad front in the region was reclaimed by French forces on October 25, observers say Fort Vaux was driven to a perilous position. Six Germans evacuated Fort Vaux that night, portions of the fort blown up, while the French kept heavy artillery fire upon the fortress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Douaumont
Fort Vaux
French gain ground on Somme as Fort Vaux falls
Paris report confirms French advances east of Morval and near St Pierre Vaast wood on the Somme while Berlin concedes some gains and says the main French push was largely repulsed after the fall of Fort Vaux on the Meuse front.
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Meuse
Verdun
Fort Vaux
Lesbouefs
Rancourt
Somme
Paris
Berlin
Morval
St. Pierre-Vaast Wood
British and German Front Updates Amid Rainy Somme Actions
Berlin reports a failed British assault north of Courcelles and London notes gains in Les Boeufs with French cooperation. Heavy rain slows operations, while General von Falkenhayn presses along the Romanian frontier but Rumanians hold firm. no major German advances announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Courcellette
Somme
London
Lesboeufs
Conm
Von
Rumors of Dobruja Front Moves Amid War Reports
Reports from the southeast front say no change in the Dobruja situation as Field Marshal von Mackensen may plan a new stroke. Unofficial notes claim General Sakharoff is en route to Bucharest to coordinate Dobruja forces. Berlin reports a Russian defeat south of Witoniez on the Stokhod in Volhynia with over 1,500 prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobrudja
von Mackensell
Bucharest
Sakharoff
Topecs
Dob
Volhynia
Witoniez
Berlin
U. S. Awaits Kaiser's Note on Marina
State department officials awaited Germany's version of the destruction of the British steamer Marina with American deaths. They expected affidavits from survivors to test Germany's pledges, while Athens dispatches about sinking without warning ships to the Allies raised concern over neutrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Germany
Marina
United States
Athens
Alabama jack among prize winners at fair show
Jacks and jenners dominated the morning horse show at the fair grounds. Prize stock largely came from Thomas H. Hazell of Nashville with Rex, an Alabama raised jack shown by J. D. Mason of Clarke county, winning blue ribbons in two year old class. Beau ty and colt brood mare and foal owned by Thomas Hays of Lynchburg, Tennessee also won.
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Jacks
Jenners
Fair Grounds
Thomas H. Hazell
Nashville
Tenn
Jack
Rex
J. D. Mason
Clarke County
Beauty
Thomas Hays
Lynchburg
Combination horses and jennets dominate show results at Ezell’s Nashville
The Southerner wins in harness and saddle for Bellwood Farms Adamis Tennessee with The Doctor second as The Grenadier shown by Miss Mamie Taylor. King William takes top honors in jacks four plus with Ezell ownership, while Bedford Boy and Rex also place. Jacks under one year Breeches wins for Ezell, and State Fair Choice leads in Jennets with Ezell as owner.
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Bellwood Farms
Adamis
Tenn
the Doctor
Dan Slate
T. A. Hays
Grenadier
Mamie Taylor
Jacks
King William
Thomas Ezell
Wharris Star
Nashville
Bedford Boy
Ezell
Bedtows
Rex
J. D. Mason
Clarke County
Alabama
John
Franklin
Breeches
Jennetts
Belle
Thos. Ezell
Star Bell E
Jennets
State Fair Choice
Baby
Baby II
Special Train To Mississippi Centennial Day
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad will run a special train from Gulfport to Mobile Friday for Mississippi Centennial Day at the Gulf Coast Fair. It will stop at Biloxi Ocean Springs Pascagoula and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Gulfport
Miss
Mobile
Mississippi
Biloxi
Ocean Springs
Pascagoula
Betrix Company to Operate Local Grocery
The Betrix Grocery Company headquartered here filed incorporation papers in probate court. Incorprators are E. Henry Betrix as president N. E. Winter as vice president and M. O. Betrix as secretary and treasurer. Capitalization is $3,060 and the firm will run a grocery vegetable fruit and fish business at northwest Dauphin and Jackson streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betrix
M'Aleer and Wood Cases Postponed to Tomorrow
J W Wood urged gambling devices in their plan. The court proceeding was continued from Thursday to November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’aleer
J. W. Wood
Corder
Recorder targets violators of auto license law in county notices
Jake Norwood Willie Steele BE W Bulwinke and A J Davis were fined 7 50 each for failing to acquire license tags. A L Bressler paid 12 60 after seeking a continuance. Bicyclists were fined 50 cents each for no license and warned to license bikes, lights, and bells. Crabtree failed to appear and his bond was forfeited. Bozone and Ellis cases postponed to November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Norwood
Willie Steele
BE. W. Bulwinke
A. J. Davis
Recorder
A. L. Bressler
C. W. Crabtree
Whistler
Recorder’s
W. A. Bozone
R. L. Ellis
McGowin Named A. T. and N. Receiver by Chancery Court
Joseph F. McGowin was named receiver for the Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railway by Chancellor T. H. Smith in Tolman versus the railway. He must enter the U S district court to claim prior appointment. McGowin posted bond of $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. McGowin
Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railway
T. H. Smith
D. H. Tolman
United States District Court
Nother
McGavin
Weather notes show light winds across Alabama and Mississippi
A brief weather blurb mentions minor temperature changes tonight with light winds. No significant shifts observed in Alabama and Mississippi regions, including Priday area, suggesting calm conditions through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Vimadige
Alabama
Mississip Right
Priday
More Vessels Enter Mobile Port in October
The State Harbor Commission released a monthly report showing two more vessels entered Mobile in October 1916 than the same month a year earlier, indicating increased steamship trade. The port saw 47 vessels totaling 41 961 tons during the past month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
State Harbor Commis
Parker Predicts Wilson Victory by Landslide
John M. Parker of Louisiana the Progressive nominee for vice presidency predicted a strong Democratic victory for President Wilson. He spoke to audiences in Cheboygan and other northern towns during a special train tour, forecasting re election by an overwhelming majority and a Democratic mandate.
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Associated Press
Cheboygan
Fed
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Y City
Alepok
Wilson
Gocvedeos Parker
Parker
U S Steel Common Reaches New High At Market Open
United States Steel common stock hits a new high of 1221 4 after the market opens, trading in large lots. The strong early advance marks a significant gain over the prior record, while preferred stock also shows notable activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Steel
New York
United States
Bread and Gandy Prize Winners at the Gulf Coast Fair
Winners announced for the bread and candy divisions at the Gulf Coast Fair. Judging completed. cakes to be judged next. perishable items on separate days. Top bread winners include Mrs D T Reid and Mrs G C Stokely. candy prizes awarded to Miss M McAleer and Miss H Marton with several second-place recipients named.
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D. T. Reid
Etheridge Street
Mobile
D. T.’ Reid
G. C. Stokely
Hamilton Street
G. G Stokely
Hamilton
M. E. Charleson
Park Avenue
M. McAleer
Lafayette Street
Weltha Spafford
Broad
Virginia Streets
H. Marston
Spring. Hill
Ala
Stokely
Eberline
Springhill Avenue
Chandler Stanard
N. Hamilton Street
S. Hamilton Street
Weltha
Corner Broad
Virginia
G. ¢c. Stokely
Harbor Board Studies Buck Proposal for Hieronymous Site
The State Harbor Board formed a special committee under President A G Ward to review E J Buck's plan from Terminal Transfer and Storage Co to build warehouses and docks at the Hieronymous site. The board will assess feasibility and report on bonding for construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Rich
F. G. Blair
G. Gordon Crawford
A. G. Ward
State Harbor Board
E. J. Buck
Terminal Transfer and Storage Company
Demonstration Agent Moves to Fair Grounds in Cotton
Mr. George A. Maloney county farm demonstration agent and the Gulf Coast Fair Association establish temporary offices at the fair grounds. Chamber of Commerce officials note many visitors going to the new offices in Cotton Exchange building to locate both parties. Maloney’s office will move to the new postoffice building after the fair ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Maloney
Gulf Coast Fair Association
Chamber of Commerce
Exchange
Maloney
Postoffice
Gulf Coast Fair Week Reaches Peak Attendance With Friday Events
Gulf Coast Fair officials forecast record crowds this week as Friday brings Centennial Day events in Mobile. Miss Katherine Stinson will fly, Boy Scouts join Mobile and surrounding parishes for parades, and Labor Day activities, prizes, and canning club showcases continue amid fine weather and large exhibits across rural and urban displays.
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Miss Stinson
U. S
Specit
Gulf Coast
Mobile
Misa
Mississippi
Theo G
H. E. Blakésle
Glennon
Royal and St. Uniform
Fair Grounds
Tuerville
Crichton
Mobile Boys
Canning Club
Satsuma
Alabama
R. 8. Wilson
A. D. Whitehead
J. T. West
A. and
Aviatrix remains calm amid engine trouble during dramatic flight
Eyewitnesses praised Miss Stinson for her coolness after a malfunctioning engine forced a forced landing in a wheat field. She had earlier completed a sunset loop with poise while crowds watched the aerial display. The horse show and boxing matches drew a large crowd despite dust and heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aviatrix
Despita
Antos Shipments Set U.S. Record in October
New York November 2 report to the national chamber of commerce directors states U S plants shipped 19 510 carloads of Antos in October, surpassing 1915's 17 848 carloads. The record reflects growing output from American factories.
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U.S
Associated Press
New York
Atte
National Ar Chamber of Commerce
Tober
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President Warrant Warehouse Company
Harbor Board
Florenz Ziegfeld, JR
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Kaiser
Ft. Douamont
Ft. Vaux
Les
Mackensen
Thos. Ezeli
Betrix Company
J.f.mcgowin
Chancery Court
E.J. Buck
P.C
da Mississippi Aviatrix
Katherine Stinson
Orient
West
Buslness
The
Fair Association
L. Hammel Dry Goods Company
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