Germans Drag DeeGIand From Their Families in Belgium Fight
Belgians allege German authorities remove able bodied men from occupied towns such as Alost Bruges Courtrai and Mons claiming duty to public safety while hunchbacks cripples and enemies are exempt 15 000 from Flanders sent abroad and trainloads go east south. Baron Beyens accuses Berlin of requisitioning raw materials machinery leather and tools and blocking Belgian industry to aid war effort.
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Flanders
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Holland
President Apparent Wins Narrow White House Victory
Late returns show Wilson poised for victory with 255 electoral votes, California 13 giving 268 total. New Hampshire nearly certain for Wilson. Minnesota New Mexico and North Dakota undecided. Parties vow recounts and tight security as four states remain doubtful.
Belgium Denounces Violations of Humanitarian Laws
The Belgian government condemns Germany for abuses in occupied regions, calling out violations of modern laws of nations and the Geneva-style rules. It asserts Belgium’s commitment to justice and humanitarian principles amid the war, urging respect for civilians and the unfortunate.
New Rotary Club Members Are Elected in Mobile Area
Sol Kalin of Mobile and Hin MacDonald of Grand Bay were added as new members at a Rotary Club meeting held at noon. Major W L Guthrie spoke on a plan to obtain use of money in the city.
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Mobile
Hin MacDonald
Grand Bay
Rotary Club
Teda
Cawthon
W. Ll. Guthrie
Two Cent Extras Rule for The Mobile Item
The Mobile Item offers extra editions at two cents, with newsboys paid only two cents per extra sold and one cent kept by the seller. Extras, including election editions, are priced to stay at two cents to benefit the public and limit costs.
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Associated Press
House Senate Seem Safe for Democrats in Election
Early returns show 212 Democrats and 203 Republicans elected with 16 districts pending. If current affiliations hold, Democrats would hold 219 seats to 212, solidifying a three vote House margin over Republicans. Wyoming results give Mondell leading Clark for national representative, while Clarence Clark trails Kennedy for senator.
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Frank W. Mondell
John D. Clark
Clarence D. Clark
United States
John B. Ken-neey
Mobile Business Gains Nickname on Babson Map
Babson’s latest map shows Mobile in yellow for good business while prior months were blue for poor conditions. The map, sent to merchants and bankers and used as a business barometer, indicates Mobile’s improved conditions and was received by the Chamber of Commerce.
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Babson’s
Chamber of Commerce
Spot Cotton Sets New Mobile Market High
Spot cotton rose to 1815-16 cents per pound in Mobile with 1 175 bales sold. United States Steel opened near 123, Central Leather jumped to 117 from 108 3 4, and grain futures edged higher as wheat gained three cents a bushel amid election uncertainty.
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United States Steel
Mobile Business College Changes Hands
Prof C H Nixon of Mineral Va has purchased Mobile Business College at 215.12 Dauphin Street and will run the school. He learned about Mobile from Chamber of Commerce literature and was impressed. Mrs Nixon and Miss Nixon will assist in the new venture.
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Chamber of Commerce
C. H. Nixon
Mineral
Mobile Business College
Dauphin Street
Nixon
Police Chief Seeks Brill Letter Important to Vessee
Chief G. M. Van Liew runs a letter addressed to Jane Brill from L. T. of Prentiss Mississippi. The missive is deemed important in a vessee matter.
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G. M. van Liew
Jane Brill
L. T
Prentiss, Miss
Weather outlook for Alabama and Mississippi
Alabama sees rain and a cooler night with Friday turning fair and cooler. Mississippi experiences rain this afternoon and a transition to fair and cooler conditions tonight and Friday.
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Mississippi
Norway Tightens U Boat Rules Against Belligerents
The Norwegian government issued an October 13 ordinance banning belligerent submarines from traversing Norwegian waters except in emergencies, requiring surface runs with flag displayed. The German ambassador received Norway’s note replying to Germany's protest, stirring strong reaction from Berlin as Zimmermann warned of a serious protest.
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Associated Press
Chris
London
Norway
Germany
Haakon
Mercantile
Alfred Zimmermann
Copenhagen
Warning of Gales in Gulf and Rain Tonight
A second weather advisory warns of gale force winds over the Gulf of Mexico Cuban waters and northwest Caribbean as a low pressure system moves in over the western Caribbean. Rain and colder weather are forecast tonight with a high near fifty and Friday expected to be fair but colder. East Gulf and south Atlantic regions look for fair warm weather today followed by rain and cooler conditions Friday. Roswell New Mexico and Dodge City Iowa posted the lowest temperatures yesterday at 24.
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Gulf of Mexico
Cuban
East Gulf
South Atlantic
Roswell
New Mexico
Dodge City
Iowa
Wilson Wins Montana in 1916 Presidential Vote
President Wilson carried Montana by about 20009 in early returns from most of the state. Senator Meyers was re elected by 10000. Harry B. Mitchell leads Jeanette Rankin for congress by a small margin. Democrats win most state offices and Montana adopts prohibition. Stewart reelected governor by over 5000.
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Associated Press
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Henry L. Meyers
Harry B. Mitchell
Jeanette Rankin
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Frank J. Edwards
Aviator C K Bronson Remembered In Mobile
Lieutenant C K Bronson died in an Indian Head Maryland aeroplane bomb explosion while testing an aircraft. He was a well known Mobile figure who performed hydro aeroplane flights in the Mardi Gras of 1915 and later operated from Pensacola. He took Mobillans such as C B Hervey on his flights, with Hervey then leading the Mobile Carnival Association.
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Buck”) Bronson
Indian Head
Mobile
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Pensacola Aeronautical Station
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C. B. Hervey
Mobile Carnival Association
New Hampshire recount demanded amid tight race
In New York on Nov 9 Henry Morgenthau said a New Hampshire recount would be demanded despite Wilson leading by 93 votes. Democratic and Republican HQs claimed pivotal states as McCormick noted North Dakota safe for Wilson and California and New Mexico in his camp. Perkins of the Republicans said New Mexico and Minnesota swing to Hughes while North Dakota was sure.
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Vance OC. McCormick
Wilson
McCormick
North Dakota
California
New Mexico
New Hampshire
Minnesota
Willcox
Hughes
New York
Henry Mor Genthau
Democratic Committee
George W. Perkins
Republican
Perking
Fear Villa Attack Forces Evacuation Brace
Report notes fear after a villa attack as French and English units prepare to depart. Scene centers on El Paso with November 9 dated dispatch arriving from Chikua detailing security concerns and troop movements.
Recounts Talk Now Heard At Long Branch
President Wilson began the day asking about California Minnesota New Mexico and North Dakota as returns remained unsettled. Officials expected recounts in several close states with weeks possibly passing before verdicts are settled.
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Long Branch
President in buoyant mood as returns favor Wilson
The president, at Shadow Lawn, stays confident as early returns show Wilson ahead in California North Dakota and New Hampshire. He plans to sail from Atlantic Highlands on the Mayflower to Rhinecliffe then Williamstown to be godfather to Mrs. Francis Sayre’s child, with Miss Margaret Wilson closely involved.
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Wilson
Atlantic Highlands
N. Y
Rhinecliffe
Hudson
California
North Dakota
Hampshire
Wilson Wins New Hampshire by 117 Vote Plurality
Concord NH November 9 The final official NH results show Wilson presidential electors ahead by 117 after 294 precincts plus press returns. Certified totals from 240 precincts plus 54 press sites give Wilson 11 Hughes 7 in two outstanding precincts.
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New Hampshire
Wilson
Hughes
California Solid for Wilson Says Mooser and Cushing
San Francisco November 9 Louis H Mooser member Democratic state committee and O K Cushing state chairman announce California is certain for Wilson. They report California secured even if Los Angeles county shows Hughes ahead by 22 000. Final figures show Hughes 450 524 Wilson 3 840 plurality 5 561 precincts reported of 5 917.
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California
Hughes
San Francisco
Louis H. Mooser
Democratic State Committee
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O. K. Cushing
Cushing
Los Angeles County
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