Villa Forces Head Southward to Hermosillo
Naco Arizona November 5 Villa moves 13 000 troops toward Hermosillo and plans to concentrate along the southwest line. Despite Villa stating Cananea mining district will not be molested reports say Cananea Consolidated Copper Company paid 25000 for immunity amid conflicting accounts of looting and damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naco
Ariz
Francisco Villa
Hermosillo
Villa Verde
Villa
Cananea
Cananea Consolidat Copper Company
Conditions in Douglas Return to Normal After Villa Battle
Douglas Arizona November 5. Conditions here rapidly returning to normal as the last Villa forces leave the area. Work to clear the battlefield of dead and wounded is under way. About 3000 refugees who fled to Douglas and nearby areas during the Carranza Villa clash have largely returned to homes on the Mexican side.
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Douglas
Ariz
Carranza
Villa
Three Americans Safe After Battle Near Agua Prieta
Dr. R H Thighen chief surgeon of Cananea Consolidated Copper Company his assistant Dr Miller and J D Pylant an American chauffeur were reported killed on the battlefield near Agua Prieta. They were seen at 5 pm yesterday according to information received by company officials in Bisbee Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbee
Ariz
R. H. Thighen
Cananea Consolidated Copper Company
Miller
J. D. Pylant
Agua Prieta
Liberty Bell Starts Back. Mississippi Will See It
The councilmanic committee escorting the Liberty Bell home from the Panama-Pacific Exposition left Philadelphia in a special train. Senator Penrose is a member and will speak at many stops on the return journey through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Councilmanic
San Francisco
Senator Penrose
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennes Kentucky
Missouri
Linois
Ohio
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Nevada Sails for Long Speed Tests Off Boston Harbor
The Nevada leaves Boston harbor for a 12 hour maximum speed run not less than 20 1 2 knots. Following that test it will do 12 hours at 15 1 2 knots, 12 hours at 12 knots, and 24 hours at 10 knots. The vessel is expected to be turned over to the government in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Nevada
Overlook Sanitarium Nears Opening On Gulf Coast
Announcement states the Overlook Sanitarium, a tuberculosis colony, will open to patients in about two weeks with six cottages nearly finished. Mobile will be promoted as a winter health resort, aided by the Chamber of Commerce, while Dr. E A Peterson plans rapid expansion and a large patient colony by winter’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overlook
Gulf Coast
Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
E. A. Peterson
Peterson
United States
Official denial on Kitchener resignation report
London officials denied a report that Earl Kitchener had resigned from war duties. In Tokio the city glowed with coronation lights for EY Yoshohito planned for November 10. Heavy snow halted Carnic Alps military operations except for patrol clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Earl Kitchener
Weather outlook across Mobile Alabama and Mississippi
The forecast calls for fair tonight and warmer conditions. Saturday will bring increasing clouds with scattered showers and light southerly winds across Mobile Alabama and Mississippi regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Alabama
South Mississippi
Railroads Ready to Aid Mobile Outside Agencies
Gulf Coast Produce Exchange ties Mobile and Gulf Coast region to national marketing networks. Letters from St Louis and other firms boast large carloads moved, while Harlingen Texas and Pecos Valley growers seek fair prices and steady outlets. Officials promise cost-effective production and marketing support with potential Department of Agriculture cooperation and farm demonstrations to boost truck farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Gulf Coast
Gulf Coast Produce Exchange
Commission
St. Louis
Harlingen
Tex
Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande and Coast Association
Pecos Valley Distributors
Roswell
N. M
Georgia Fruit Exchange
Atlanta
Michigan Fruit Exchange
Lawton
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Exchange
Charles J. Brand
Department of Agriculture
Adams Acquitted on Prohibition Charge After Quick Verdict
Nine of thirty six jurors said they would not convict a defendant charged with violation of Alabama prohibition laws. One juror would convict if evidence was strong, twenty six would convict. A verdict of not guilty was returned after five minutes deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ala E
John G. Adams
Recorder’s Court
Solicitor Clarke
Joseph N. Midgett
John Klass
Kdward Moore
Williamson
Harry M. Spotswood
Daniel J. Fanane
Edwin Leahy
Jerome Nicholas
William Bosarge
Burnett to visit Mobile on Coosa river navigation push
Congressmen John L. Burnett will meet Mobile chamber directors and shippers on Wednesday November 10 to spark interest in opening Coosa river to navigation. Invitations go out for the Gadsden river congress later this month as Rome and other Coosa towns back the project to boost export shipments via the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Burnett
Gadsten
Ala
Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Coosa
Gadsden
Coosa River
R. G. Cobb
Montgomery
Rome
Carranza Seen Capable of Restoring Order in Mexico
On the steamer Montevideo arriving from Vera Cruz, Americans and Mexicans said General Carranza can restore order in Mexico. They noted a flood of counterfeit money and difficulty in exchanging large notes. The arrivals reported Carranza's efforts are improving conditions and showing some early success.
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New York
Montevideo
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Mexico
Exterior Pressure on Greece Suggested by London Papers
The Evening Standard reviews the Greece crisis noting that exterior pressure alone may resolve the King Constantine Venizelos dispute as the Allies desire. It calls for allies to display strength and resolve to influence the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
London
Constantine
Venizelos
Evening Standard
Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court
The probate court issued marriage licenses on Friday to White Joseph Shepherd Overns and Jannet Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probate Court
Joseph Shepherd Overns
Jannet Campbell
President Wilson Opens Defense Campaign Address
President Wilson launched the administration push for national defense at a Manhattan Club banquet. He said the United States must be prepared to defend itself to ensure liberty and self development and urged unity across the hemisphere. He warned critics and urged support for the program while condemning foreign or sectarian seduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wilson
Aaron Hererepa
Manhattan Club
United States
Europe
America
Bryan Opens Opposition to Wilson Defense Plan
Former Secretary Bryan denounces President Wilson's national defense plan in a New York Manhattan Club speech. He warns it departs from tradition and risks peace and safety, challenging Christian ideals and fueling a congressional battle over preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Washington
Wilson
Manhattan Club
New York
Secretary of State
Congress
Special Horse Train Passes Through Mobile En Route to New Orleans
A thirteen-car horse train from Latonia Kentucky to New Orleans traversed Mobile on Thursday. A. J. Anzer of Cincinnati led the Louisville and Nashville train staffed with seven palace cars a diner a day coach a baggage car and three sleepers. Horses valued at 250000 accompany the journey to acclimate before Orleans race meet opens January first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latonia
New Orleans
Mobile State
A. J. Anzer
Louisville and Nashville
Cincinnati
Ohio
Orleans
Historic manor house presented to D A R in New York
New York on November 5 says Mrs. Alan H. Strong presented the Old Stone Manor House opposite Albany. The Sas toches dates back to 1640 as a year of origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alan. H. Strong
Albany
Bition
Better Mail Service for Baldwin County
Eastern Shore residents will receive double daily mail service to Mobile after July 1, 1916. Postmaster J Blocker Thornton seeks bids by January 18, 1916 to carry mails twice daily from the city to Daphne Belrose Montrose Sea Cliff Fairhope Battles Point Clear and Zundell s. Current schedule has mail leaving Mobile in the morning and arriving in the afternoon. October post office receipts totaled $17.
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Baldwin County
Ala
Mobile
J. Blocker Thornton
Daphne
Belrose
Montrose
Sea Cliff
Fairhope
Battles
Point Clear
Zundell’s
A Thornton
Exterminates Family Believed Insane In Seattle Axe Killing
George S. Robert a Seattle plumber killed his wife and his blind daughter Ella 22 with an axe then fatally wounded two other children and shot himself. Authorities say his insanity followed an injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
George S. Robert
Ella
Suit Filed by Adam Glass & Co Over Promissory Note
Adam Glass & Co through attorney H A Feibelman filed a law and equity suit against Dewberry L B Jackson and the Water Securities Company over use alleged due on a promissory note dated April 19 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Glass & Co
H. A. Feibelman
Law and Equity
Dewberry, L
Jackson and Theater Securities Company
Greek leaders summoned by King Constantine over Zaimis cabinet crisis
Athens dispatch reports King Constantine has summoned leaders of all Greek parties to discuss the overthrow of the Zaimis cabinet. A speedy settlement of the ministerial crisis is expected within twenty four hours as British and Berlin commentary reflect concern over Greece's intervention stance and the broader Balkan situation.
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Constantine
Zaimis
Athens
Greece
London
Parish
M. Venizelos
Serbia
Berlin
Venizelos
Balkans
Yanakiteas
Greece crisis widens as Venizelos clash looms
Athens reports King Constantine backing the vanquished Zaimis cabinet and resisting Venizelos return. London waits for more developments while Bulgarians push near Nish. British and French troops arrive at Strumitza. Russians press east as German and Austrian forces defend the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nish
Saloniki
Strumitza
Teutong
Dvina
Stripa
Old Spanish Trail seeks federal aid for gulf coast route
Mobile hosts a convention December 10 11 as the Old Spanish Trail advocates push for federal funding to build a gulf coast belt linking Miami to New Orleans and beyond. Senator Bankhead promises a $15 million starting appropriation with broad support from the national highway movement.
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Florida
New Orleans
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf Coast
Congress
John H. Bankhead
United States Good Roads Association
Old Spanish Trail Convention Organization
Mobile
Miami
Fla
Mobile Organization
Bankhead
Committee On
Post Office and Post Roads
United States
Senate
S. A. le Blanc
Convention Organization
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Mississippi River
Orange Belt
Satsuma Day
Alabama
Georgia
Phoebus Man Seeks Recovery Over Springfield Fake Race
W P Stimmel of Phoebus Virginia appeals to federal officials to recover 380000 in money and a 34500 note he says were lost in a Springfield Illinois fake horse racing scheme. He says four men he met in Chicago induced the wager through a Springfield pool room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. P. Stimmel
Phoebus
Springfield
Stimmel
Cashier Pleads Guilty in Embezzlement Case
Robert K. Cooper, former cashier at the Mobile and Ohio Railroad depot, pleaded guilty in city court to embezzling $2,500. He was remanded to jail for sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert K. Cooper
Mobile and Ohiso Railroad Company
Cooper
Serbs Display Utmost Heroism in Saloniki Retreat
Dispatches from Paris report Serbian resistance against the Austro German drive as heroic amid superior Allied artillery. French headquarters note the Serbian evacuation of Katchanik pass and Pirot, while Allied staff stress continued fighting rather than holding every town, to preserve strategic liberty.
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Paris
Nish
Nishava
Saloniki
von Mackenzen
Pristina
Priszend
Albania
Bebra
Monas
Mobile urged to build import trade for future
Fairfax Harrison President of the Southern and Mobile and Ohio railways says Mobile should develop its import business to secure future growth. He discusses operating the idle grain elevator, suggests a local tannery to capture Argentine hides, and urges studying Central and South American trade to boost commerce while railroads support viable investments.
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Mobile
Fairfax Harrison
Southern
Mobile and Ohio Railway
Harrison
Item
South
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Lost and stray notices clutter Wa avenue and Bienville
A batch of classified notices lists lost purses buttons and a gold breastpin along with stray horses and a red bull. Rewards offered for returns to A J Touart Gus Seiple Jesse Townsend and Steiner's Dairy. Also mentions a monogram watch fob and a cigar cutter attachment with initials 8 D M.
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Rewa
A. J. Touart
Nation City Bank
Wa Avenue
Sov
Gus Seiple
Dauphin
Cedar Street
Steiner’s
D. M
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Cananea Mining District
Liberty Bell
U. S
Local Exchange
Dorothy Newell
Adams
Coosa Navigation
Quicome
King
Qvere
Monastir
Teutons
Southern and
C. Railways
Wax
Subway
R. V. Taylor
Cotton South
Central
Argentina
South Americ
Bienville Water
Jesse Townsend
Route 1
Crichton
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