Free labor extended for roads six days a week in county action
The Board of Revenue and Road oners in regular session Monday ordered free laborers to work six days a week instead of five, citing difficulty in assembling a competent force. Chairman Findlay Me and others stated men seek higher paid jobs. The board considered a new bridge over Dog river on the Lott road and authorized regraveling Florida street from Spring Hill avenue to Government. A claim by W C Warwick for pores for filling near Bienville Waterworks was filed. Residents along Mobile Bay front from Ordney's Lane to Terrill avenue urged a road about 1,200 feet inland, referred to the road superintendent for investigation and right of way report. A petition from the Mobile Bay Growers Association sought continued funding for the county farm demonstration agent.
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Board of Revenue and Road Oners
Findlay Me
Bollin
A. L. McLean
Citronelle
Dog River
Lott Road
Florida Street
Spring Hill Avenue
W. C. Warwick
Bienville
Mobile Bay Front
Ordney’s Lane
Terrill Avenue
Bay Front
Republicans hold 217 seats in next House, still shy of majority
Early returns show Republicans with 217 seats in the upcoming House while Democrats stand at 212. Potential contests in North Carolina New Jersey Iowa and Louisiana may alter the totals. Recounts or election challenges could shift the balance, leaving the GOP just one vote short of a working majority.
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Associated Press
New York
North Carolina
New Jersey
Thomas J. Scully
Iowa
Louisiana
Ramsay
House
Republic
Essary
Kapunda Sunk as Lloyds Dispatch Confirms
London dispatch reports the British steamship Kapunda of 3097 tons gross has been sunk. The Kapunda 330 feet long was owned by Janelbourne Steamship Company of Hartlepool, West.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd's
Janelbourne Steamship Company of
West, Hartlepool
Ohio Negro Accused of Murdering White Wife
Luther Kincade aged 31 is held on murder charges after Emma Kincade was found beaten to death in their Columbus home. George Hardin, brother of the victim, is said to be president of a bank in Delray Palm Beach County Florida.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Luther Kincade
Emma Kincade
George Hardin
Delray
Palm Beach County
Fla
To Cure a Cold in One Day LAXATIVE BROMO QUI NINE
An old drug advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It notes that druggists refund money if it fails and includes an illegible signature on each box. The terse copy reflects historical patent medicine marketing.
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E. W. Nee
Wilson Plans No Changes in Cabinet Make-Up
Washington officials said the president will likely keep his current cabinet, with possible resignations by some members for personal reasons. McAdoo may stay, while Glass of Virginia and others were suggested for vacancies. no official resignations have been signaled.
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Washington
McAdoo
Carter Glass
Virginia
House Banking and Currency Committee
Supreme Court
Gregory
Walsh
Montana
Lane
Redfield
Baken
Daniels
Tumulty
Spot Cotton Breaks Records In Mobile Market
Spot cotton in the Mobile market closed at 19.25 cents, up 25 points from Saturday. January cotton futures rose in New Orleans and New York, opening at 19.57 and closing at 19.67 versus 19.35 last session.
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Mobile
New Orleans
New York
Spirited Battle Near Lemberg In Galicia Reported
A spirited battle continues in the Narayavaka region in Galicia southeast of Lemberg with heavy fighting for ridge positions. In the Carpathians, Austro German forces suffer losses as a bayonet charge breaks one attacking column.
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Petrograd
London
Narayavaka
Galicia
Lemberg
War Office
Carpathians
Dorna Watra
Editor Sentenced in Greenwood for Filthy Email Content
Victor B. Cheshire editor of the Farmers' Tribune based in Anderson was convicted in a United States court of sending filthy matter through emails. He received a three month jail term or a $200 fine, which was paid. Attorneys included former Governor Cole Blease and Congressman-elect Fred H. Dominick.
County Board of Equalization Holds Daily Sessions
The County Board of Equalization meets daily in the jail building office to view storm and fire damaged property and improved property. It was announced that 1916 assessments stand for 16 years, but property owners must re assess their property yearly under the law.
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County Board of Equalization
Ways and Means Meeting Held at Cawthon Tonight
The Ways and Means Committee of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce will hold a regular meeting at the Cawthon Hotel tonight. A 7 o clock supper will be served and the business session begins at 7:30. Chairman J D Andrews urges full attendance of committee members.
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Weys,and Means
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Cawthon Hotel
J. D. Andrews
Gulf Coast Storm Warning Issued by Weather Bureau
Weather bureau issued an advisory for a northwest storm along the gulf coast from Bay St. Louis Mississippi to Cedar Keys Florida. Winds are expected to shift to northerly and increase in force tonight.
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Gulf Coast
Weather Bureau
Bay St. Louis
Miss
Cedar Keys
Fla
Serbians win in Derna district as German Bulgarians retreat
Paris dispatch reports a Serbian victory southeast of Monastir where French artillery aided the offensive. The German Bulgarian force retreated about two miles after a two day battle, with about 1 000 prisoners taken, raising total captures since September 12 to 6 000 men, seventy two cannons and fifty three machine guns.
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Associated Press
Paris
Derna
Monastir
Serbs Cross Cerna River After New Village Capture
The Serbians press the pursuit of defeated Bulgarians in the Cerna bend and claim the capture of Iven, five miles north of Prolog and near ten miles inside Serbia. If confirmed, this marks a new crossing of the Cerna River. Sofia later admitted gains, via a London dispatch.
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London
Cerna
Iven
Reuter
Saloniki
Prolog
Cerna River
Plans to raise 300000 deficit for Wilson campaign
New York reports treasurer Wilbur W M Marsh proposes meeting the Democratic national campaign deficit by popular subscription. He suggests appealing to 2000 cities to raise 400 each, with individuals contributing the remainder. The war office also notes an advance for the Serbians in the Cerna bend.
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New York
Democratic National Campaign Committee
Wilson
Wilbur W M. Marsh
Cerna Bend
War Office
Saloniki Municipality Reverses Gift to Greek King
The city of Saloniki withdraws its post Balkan War gifts Villa Alatini and Niaousa estate from King Constantine citing ingratitude as the reason. The move comes amid tensions over Greece entering the war against the king's wishes. The report notes the action was launched by Saloniki amid a pro-war movement aligned against Constantine.
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Bysane Press
Athens
London
Saloniki
Grece
Constantine
Villa Alatini
Niaousa
Inauguration May Be Chanced Sunday Day of Transfer
Washington reports debate over March 4 1917 inauguration falling Sunday. Cabinet officers dispute who would act as President during the Sunday interval and cite 1886 law but acknowledge no clear precedent. Past examples with Andrew Jackson and Rutherford B. Hayes used March 3 or 5 to avoid Sunday oath concerns.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Lansing
Gregory
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Andrew Jackson
Rutherford B. Hayes
White House
Texas Oil Co. Sued for 50000 in Death at Work
Henry M. Sims as administrator of Henry Bonifay Sims filed suit in the circuit court on a $50,000 claim. The complaint asserts Sims died at work in a gasoline tank owned by the Texas Oil Company on June 19, 1916, due to alleged negligence for not providing an assistant.
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Henry M. Sims
Henry Bonifay Sims
Texas Oil Company
Mobile Delegates to Federation Club Meet by Special Coach
A special coach attached to Train No 38 of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad will carry Mobile women delegates to the Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting in Birmingham. Fifteen Mobile club women have reserved berths in the special sleeper arranged for local attendees.
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Federation of Women's Clubs
Birmingham
Mobile Club
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Mount Pic
Plattsburg
Jack Callahan
Tessie
Selma
Apurj
Sade
Tess Mas
Baker
Associated Preas
South Carolina
Greenwood
Board OF
Equalizaton
Ways and Means
Cawthon
Nouncement
Ancre
Sofia
Columbian
Madrid
Corunna
Spain
Balto
Fordalen
Texas Oil CO
Sims Administration
Women’s Club Federation
Western Union Telegraph Service
THE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Carter
House of Taylor
Lot, Man Eee
Penn’s Station
the Item
Baldwin Counties
Ascade Ginger Ale
Selzer
D. Palliser’s Sons
Dauphin Street
Rosedale Creamery
Bell
Pure Food Fish Company
Florida Fish CO
N. E. Cor
Royal and Church
J. G. Mangledorf
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