Slavs Regain Ground Lost on Friday in Danube Region
Petograd dispatch says Russian troops along the Danube recaptured villages Ghisdarechti and Topal as they push south in Dobrudja. The war office notes renewed German gains near Skrobowa were halted by Russian counterattacks.
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Groung
Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Danube
Ghisdarechti
Topal
Hirsova
Dobrudja
Skrobowa
Baranovichi
War Office
Late returns do not affect Hughes lead in key states
In New Hampshire Hughes leads largely as returns trickle in with guardsmen yet to be counted. Minnesota shows a reduced Hughes margin while California and New Mexico remain close but do not alter the national outcome. Willcox awaits official tallies as New York reports the national race remains in doubt.
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Associated Press
New York
Chai Willcox
Charles Hughes
California
Minnesota
New Mexico
New Hampshire
British Storm German Trenches on Somme Front
The war office reports that British forces stormed German trenches over a 1000 yard front on the Somme last night. The action marks a significant breakthrough near critical positions along the sector, with Allied troops advancing against well-defended lines.
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Associated Press
London
War Office
Somme
Mackensen retreat continues in Dobrudja dispatch says
Wireless reports Field Marshal von Mackensen’s forces retreating in Dobrudja. Bulgarians to Dobruja to Bulgaria are fleeing toward safety. Great fires observed near Tchernavoda and Constanza on the Black Sea Danube railway, suspected as preparations for evacuation by Teutonic troops.
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Associated Press
Sie Caaaat
Ius
von Mackensen
Dobrudja
Bel
Dobja
Bulgaria
Tchernavoda
Constanza
Black Sea
Danube
Russian Fleet Bombards Constanza and Mangalia
The Russian Black Sea fleet bombarded Constanza and Mangalia in Romania causing heavy damage, reports Reuters from Petrograd describing the action as of November 11.
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Constanza and
Mangalia
Associated Press
London
Constanza
Rumania
Reuter
Petrograd
British Admiralty releases public statement
The British admiralty announced a formal statement issued today in London. The dispatch outlines official positions and actions, with no further details provided in the excerpt.
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Associated Press
London
British Admiralty
Nine Months Exports of War Supplies Near One Billion
New York November 11 Exports of war supplies for the nine months ending September 31 totaled 99770 000 or more than 25 percent of the nation’s total exports according to the Journal of Commerce. Explosives sent to beligerents topped half a billion dollars with automobiles horses and mules metal working machinery and wire following in value. The twenty one month total reached 1 617 845 000 about 22 percent of all exports. More war supplies were sent abroad in the first nine months of this year than in all of 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Journal of Commerce
Wade at cornerstone laying at Marion School
James A. Wade state commissioner of agriculture attended the cornerstone laying for a new Sixth Cultural school building in Hawkilton Marion county. The prior structures were destroyed by fire several days ago and the project proceeds under state supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Marion
Montgomery
Ala
James A. Wade
Hawkilton
Marion County
Fierce Fight in Dobrudja for Rail Line Control
London reports Russo Romanian forces pressing in Dobrudja near Tchernavoda and Constanza railroad with Mackensen retreating toward the line as Entente troops push along the Danube. Fighting also resumes on the Somme with renewed weather aiding operations and British assaults on the Regina trench.
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Associated Press
London
Dobrudja
Constanza - Tchernavoda
Buchneau
von Mackensen
Tchernavoda - Constanza
Somme
France
Regina Trench
Berlin
Canning Plant Plans 10000 Daily Capacity at New Junction
President E L Harper announces People's Canning factory incorporation with 10000 daily capacity at a new junction of Mobile and Bay Shore railways toward Prichard. Plant 60 by 100 feet, concrete floor, wooden frame, boiler and engine room, power for 20000 if needed. Contracts for experimental acreage to supply the plant next spring. Officers Harper Jones Stanton with stockholders Bass Collins McRae Gillett. Capital stock $8000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Harper
People’s Canning Factory
Mobile’ Dil
Bay Shore
Prichard
the Canning Company
EB. L. Harper
Mobile
W. W. Jones
Pensacola
FP. E. Stanton
Canoe
Ala
W. E. Bass
Florhaton
J. W. Collins
Escatawpa
M. L. McRae
Leakesville
Miss
W. M. Gillett
Satsuma
Many New Members Join Tourist Club as Active Helpers
At a well attended meeting of the Tourist Welcome Club at club headquarters on Saturday at 1 p m, a large number of business and professional men were elected to active membership. President H W Taylor announced the action to enable new members to participate in the Tuesday meeting, when a delegate for a coast advertising conference will be elected. Names elected include Gregory M Luce Charles D Willoughby J T Schley Henry Hall Joseph C Rich M J McDermott A L Staples James H Webb Harry T Inge J Leslie Taylor Harry T Smith Stewart A Le Blanc W D Harrigan C M Marriott E P Stone Julius Hammel James W Little Sr George Fearn Jr W H Reynolds H H Patterson and Matt Mahomer Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tourist Welcome Club
H. W. Taylor
Messrs
Gregory M. Luce
Charles D. Willoughby
J. T. Schley
Americans Seized on Dutch Steamer Bound for England
Three Americans were aboard the Koningin Regentes when it was seized by the Germans after leaving Flushing for England and taken to Zeebrugge. The prisoners named were Thomas Smith a courier Howard Kimblay and William Goodbody. Zeeland Steamship Co. told the Associated Press no news of release had been received. The ship carried 93 passengers including Belgians.
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The
Hague
London
Koningin Regentes
Zeebrugge
Flushing
England
Thomas Smith
Howard Kimblay
William Goodbody
Zeeland Steamship Company
Associated Press
At & O'Clock
BAPTISTS DATHER HERE IN CONVENTIONS AT FIRST BAPTIST
Baptists of Alabama plan a major city convention week with three bodies meeting at First Baptist Church. Women’s Missionary Union begins with the Southern District Institute session tomorrow morning as homes of delegates open to visitors from across the South. Over five hundred delegates and visitors are anticipated.
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Baptists of
Alabama
First Baptist Church
Baptist
South
Southern District Institute
the Women's Missionary Union
Woman's Work Theme Sunday Morning at Local Churches
Sunday events list sermons in churches from 14 A M with theme Woman's Work to 4 P M. Includes praise service by Rev J W Phillips, welcome by Mrs James L Coleman, visitor recognitions, gospel in song, processional hymn Faith in the Victory, leaders of young people honored, and announcements by Mrs C A Stakeley state president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Phillips
James L.coleman
W. J. Bryan
C.A. Stakeley
Ministers Union to Convene at First Baptist Church
The Alabama Baptist Ministers' Union plans a two day session at the First Baptist church starting Monday evening. The program includes devotions, sermons by L. T. Mays and J.O. Williams, and talks by Jas. M. Shelburne and A. G. Moseley. Continuous sessions cover ministry opportunities and devotional life. Lunch will be served by the First Baptist church ladies.
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Ministers Union
Alabama Baptist Ministers’ Union
First Baptist Church
M. E. Thornton
L. T. Mays
Jas. M. Shelburne
A. G. Moseley
State Baptist Convention Opens Tuesday Evening
The principal state Baptist convention begins work Tuesday evening with devotional exercises led by Rev. J. G. Dickinson and an address of welcome by R. V. Taylor. W. F. Yarbrough will deliver the convention sermon as reports from boards and colleges are presented. Adjournment is set for 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collegiate Institute
Death of John Ward Found in Room at Scott and Canal
Police report states John Ward was found dead in his room at Scott and Canal streets with no signs of foul play. Coroner G A Thomas confirms the preliminary finding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ward
Scott and
Canal Streets
G. A. Thomas
Satsuma Parade Details Set by Committee
Details for the Satsuma Day parade were settled at a meeting chaired by L G Adams. Community captains report by Thursday on car counts, and the parade route runs from Catherine and Government east to Broad and Dauphin then circles Bienville Square before parking along the sidewalk.
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Satsuma
Satsuma Day
L. G. Adams
Baittle ‘House
Government Street
Catherine
Government Streets
Government
Broad
Ann
Dauphin
Royal
St. Louis
St. Joseph
St. Leeds
St. Francis
Broadduth
Bienville Square
Campaign Begun for Sunday Observance in Mobile
Ministers of Mobile met at the Y M C A to plan stronger Sabbath observance amid concerns of lawlessness. Pastors are urged to preach on November 19 and a men’s mass meeting may follow. The committee includes Rev Henry Wade Du Bose Rev J F Plummer Rev J E Northccutt and Messrs J Irwin Burgett and J O Acree.
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Mobile
Henry Wade du Bose
J. F. Plummer
J. E.northccutt
Messrs
J. Irwin Burgett
J. 0. Acree
Thanksgiving Dinner Plan For City Inmates
Rev A F Owens of Selma University begins collecting for an annual Thanksgiving dinner for the poor in the City hospital, Poor Asylum, Home for the Aged and Boys Detention School. The well known philanthropist has served these dinners for thirty five years with merchants contributing as usual ensuring success.
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A F. Owens
Selma University
Mobile
City Hospital
County ‘Poor Asylum
Judge Toulmin in Serious Condition at Home
Reports say Judge Harry Y. Toulmin of southern Alabama remains seriously ill at his home. Inquiries from across the county indicate concern as the venerable jurist nears age limits while lingering after an afternoon decline.
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Harry Y. Toulmin
Plans Begun for Elaborate Mardi Gras Carnival in Mobile
The Mobile Carnival Association announced plans for a bigger, more elaborate Mardi Gras celebration with an early publicity push. A 30 member business directory will oversee affairs, and a 25 member directorate was nominated by a special committee including Ashbel Hubbard and Andrew Van Antwerp.
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Mobile Carnival Association
Cawthon Hotel
Carnival Association
Mobile
Messrs
Ashbel Hubbard
Andrew van Antwerp
A. Pincus
J. D. Andrews
A. L. Staples
Mark Lyons
Jacob Reiss
Joseph I. Manning
Leo M. Brown
E. H. Britton
Gordon Smith
Julius Hammer
Charles B. Hervey
M. J. McDermott
Dp. R. Pardee
G. B. Rogers
J. Paul Wilson
Probably Fair Weather Across Mobile and Nearby Areas
The local forecast predicts probably fair weather tonight and Sunday for Mobile with little temperature change. Alabama and Mississippi are expected to share the same mild forecast while the western region endures freezing conditions as far south as southern New Mexico. Sheridan, Wyoming reports six degrees below zero as a high barometer system dominates the U S.
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Weather Bureau
Mobile
Alabama
Mississippi
West
New Mexico
Sheridan
Wyoming
United States
Vessel Survives Four Hurricanes Manages Voyage to Mobile
The schooner George J. Boyce from Montreal arrived in Mobile after a perilous voyage lasting days since June 6. Under Iain W J Robertson the vessel endured four hurricanes in unfamiliar waters and minor damage including loss of two topsails and gaff with masts split. Owned by Mobile and Gulf Navigation Company, it will be drydocked before loading cargo for Cuban ports.
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Montreal
Canada
George J. Boyce
Iain W.J. Robertson
Mobile
Boyce
Nova Scotian
Robertson
Mobile and Gulf Navigation Company
Radcliff Brothers of
Cuban
Captain Robertson Reflects on Voyage to Mobile and Cuba
The speaker, Captain Robertson, praises Providence for guiding the voyage on the Boyce. He notes he feels lighter by eleven pounds, after stepping off the scales. The voyage began in Mobile with a trip to Montreal and included cargo delivery to Cuba.
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Robertson
Providence
Bunt
Boyce
Mobile
Montreal
Cuba
Schooner Boyce Towed to Mobile After Four Severe Hurricanes
The vessel was 4000 miles into the voyage from Cuba when four hurricanes struck, the last between South Pass and Mobile. Taken off by tug Echo and towed to Horn Island, the schooner lies at Church street ready for dry dock. Captain Robertson reports damage to cabin and galley floors, topmasts snapped, and uncertainty about completing the voyage to Cuba.
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South Pass
Mobile
Cuba
Horn Island
Echo
Robertson
Boyce
Church Street
Cubs
Famous aviator Guynemer adds two German planes to tally
Paris November 11 press report states Second Lieutenant Georges Guynemer the famed French aeronaut credited by the war office with destroying two German machines yesterday raising his confirmed count to 21. Three other German planes were destroyed by French forces on the western front in the same period.
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Associated Press
Paris
Georges Guynemer
War Office
California and Minnesota Resultsh in 1920 US Election
Reported partial counts show President Wilson leading Mr. Hughes nationwide with 8,563,715 votes to 8,160,401. Williamstown, Mass, noted concern over the makeup of the next Congress as totals remain incomplete.
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Peiwon Att
California
Mexico
Hardpehbe
Ugh
Missota
Wilson
Williamstown
Mass
Congress
Hughes
Split in California Not Deemed Likely
In San Francisco analysis of the national vote fails to support the Republican claim of a split electoral result from Democratic scratch. Carrie L Taylor led with 77 830 votes versus 78 241 for Heney in the city. statewide the gap suggests Republicans fall short of an elector. Unofficial tallies show anti liquor amendments defeated.
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California
Associated Press
San Francisco
Democratic
Republican State Central Committee
Carrie L,. Taylor
Francis J. Heney
Tyler
Louise Clark
Britton
President Wilson Err in Unofficial New
An Associated Press dispatch from Santa Fe dated November 11 notes President Wilson Jed in the unofficial New section, with a continuation reference to Page Three.
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Associated Press
Santa FE
N. M
Wilson Jed
Tag Day Raises $750 for Boys Home Building
More than $750 was raised when Tag Day squads sold tags in downtown districts. Mrs. J. St. G. Tucker, president of the Boys' Club, praised the generosity of donors and said the funds would aid erecting a new boys home. Committees reported strong turnout and steady support across streets and storefronts.
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J. St. G. Tucker
Cutho
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