South Engulfed by Cold Wave and Warnings Issued
A winter outbreak crawled east of the Mississippi with record lows from Bismarck to the Gulf coast. Mobile and New Orleans registered freezing temps while Atlanta and Nashville reported 24 and 18. Weather warnings extended to Florida Georgia South Carolina as a Gulf coast disturbance moved northeast from the southeastern Gulf of Mexico.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bismarck
N. D
Mississippi
Florida
Gulf Coast
Mobile
New Orleans
Atlanta
San Antonio
Nashville
South Atlantic
Georgia
South Carolina
Weather Bureau
Atlantic
Virginia Capes
Gulf of Mexico
Baseball Players Fraternity Demands Rejected in New Orleans
The Baseball Players Fraternity's four written demands, submitted by president David L. Fulz, were unanimously laid on the table indefinitely by the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues at its New Orleans convention.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Baseball Players’ Fraternity
David L. Fulz
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Swedish Steamer Astrid Sunk by German Submarine
Reuters dispatch from Stockholm reports the Swedish steamship Astrid formerly Saga sunk by a German submarine. Astrid was en route from Stockholm to Raumo Finland and her crew were saved. Lloyds notes the Danish ship Ragnar and British ship Polpean also sunk.
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Associated Press
London
Astrid
Saga
Reuter
Stockholm
Raumo
Finland
Lloyd's
Ragnar
Polpean
Inside bath: lime stone phosphate to purify blood
An urging to drink a hot water with limestone phosphate every morning to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. The ad claims improved health and skin clarity for both men and women and promotes internal sanitation as superior to external care.
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Bath
British Advance Across Ancre Captures Beaucourt Strongpoint
British forces along both sides of the Ancre press the offensive with the capture of Beaucourt and the trapping of large German garrisons. More than five thousand prisoners, including many from the Ninety third infantry, are reported in tunnels and ravines. grenades replace bayonets as British troops overwhelm dugouts and shelters.
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Beaumont-Hamel
Beaucourt
Associated Press
Education theme shapes Alabama Baptist convention goal
The Alabama State Baptist leaders discuss fundraising within sixty days for colleges, with speakers stressing commitment despite doubts about Howard. Rev. A. J. Dickinson Sr. urges turning funeral songs into momentum, while Dr. Crumpton and President Foster rally support. Women receive praise for support, and confidence is voiced against fear.
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Howard
A. J. Dickinson, Sr
University of Alabama
Yale
Harvard
R. J. Bateman
Foster
Baptist Women of Alabama
Crumpton
Smith
Ministerial Education Debate Highlights Baptist Unity
Rev H H Hibbs urged Baptists to unite beyond denominations and guide Howard boys with love. Rev Mr Bateman presented a supplemental Judson report praising President Bomar and urged a plan to raise 50 000 or authorize trustees to secure or abandon the institution. Referred to proper committee.
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H. H. Hibbs
Howard Boys
Mr. Bateman
Judson
Bomar
Judson Leader Seeks Local Matching Fund Support
President Paul V. Bomar announces a fundraising pledge matching state gifts at a six thousand dollar goal with donations from others. Dr Crumpton and Dr Eager address attendees while visitors like Mr Mogg and Rev Davidson participate in devotional and mission discussions planned for the afternoon and evening sessions.
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Paul V. Bomar
Judson
Mobile
Dr. Crampton
Mr. Mags
Dr. Eager
Theological University At Louisville
W. F. Yarbrough
J. G. Dickinson
F. M. Stewart
C. Ross Baker
Tank in Action Attacked Near Ancre Falls to German Bombers
A British tank near the Ancre valley was attacked by German bombs as they swarmed it in large numbers. All attackers were killed by tank guns. Two-thirds of British casualties south of the Ancre were walking wounded. Overall losses were lighter than in recent four months of operations. The British advance continued through the night with Beaucourt secured and Feenele being pushed beyond. Germans had not yet mounted counter attacks.
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Ancre
Beaucourt
Feenele
Teuton Forces Push Back in Narayuvka and Alt Valley
Teuton forces were obliged to yield some ground in the Alt valley while pushing back in the Narayuvka sector. The report continues from Page One detailing the back-and-forth fighting and shifting front lines.
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Alt Valley
Rumania Forces Forced Back on Transylvanian Front
In the Tirgujiuly Alt and Jiul valleys on the Transylvanian front the Rumanians have been driven back as Austrian and German reinforcements arrive, according to the war office report from Petrograd.
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Petrograd
London
Tirgujiuly
Alt
Jiul
War Office
German naval plane bombs Saint Pol airbase raid
A German naval aircraft raided the Saint Pol air station near Dunkirk in northern France Monday night, striking several buildings. The craft returned unharmed according to Overseas News Agency.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Sayville
Saint Pol
Dunkirk
France
French War Minister Calls On Greek King
The French war minister General Roues arrived in Athens and met King Constantine to discuss the Entente demand for a zone to prevent clashes between Royalist and Venizelist armies. A Reuters dispatch from the Greek capital reports the meeting and topics.
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Associated Press
London
Roues
Athens
Constantine
Reuter
Sermon and talks mark closing of convention session
At the night session Rev. N. O. Patterson led devotional exercises and preached the sermon while Dr. W. F. Yarborough of Montgomery, state secretary of the executive committee, spoke on the enthroned Christ. Dr. J. F. Love of Richmond, secretary of Foreign Missions, addressed the subject as the convention adjourned until Wednesday.
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H. B. Foster
Tuscaloosa
George H. Estes
Birmingham
R. B. Bateman
J. L. Thompson
Brudidge
Ala
M. M. Wood
Pinson
R. F. Manly
Campbell
Tuskegee
J. R. Curry
J. G. Dickinson
Evergreen
Luke Phillips
John W. Phillips
First Baptist Church
Dr. Phillips
N. O. Patterson
W. F. Yarborough
Montgomery
J. F. Love
Richmond
Foreign Missions
Meteor Shower Lights Sky Over Lawrence After Midnight
A meteor shower radiating from Leo was expected in Lawrence Kansas shortly after midnight, announced by Prof. E. B. Stouffer of the University of Kansas. The report notes a bright sky event to occur tonight as observers look up.
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Lawrence, Kas
Leo
E. B. Stouffer
University of Kansas
Kidney trouble warning ad promises Haarlem Oil Capsules
An ad warns of swollen feet and joints signaling kidney issues and uric acid poisoning. It touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a centuries old remedy and urges buyers to demand the pure original in capsules to avoid counterfeits.
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Haarlem
Americans Safe in Holland After Koningin Regentes Capture
Three Americans from the Dutch mail steamer Koningin Regentes, Thomas Smith William Goodbody and Howard Kimblay, were later brought to Dutch soil. Goodbody described four days of uncertainty and limited food as they traveled by train from Zeebrugge to Ma lines Antwerp and toward Holland, enduring harsh treatment and crowded stations before reaching safety.
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Flushing
London
Zeebrugge
Thomas Smith
William Goodbody
New York
Hague
Howard Kimblay
Goodbody
Zeebrugge Harbor
Neat
Merchant Steamers Lost by British Little Over 2 1 2 Per Cent
British war losses in steam merchant shipping 1000 tons and over reached a net 2 1 2 percent by September 30 1916. Finance secretary Thomas J MacNamara disclosed in the House of Commons that the figure covers all causes including war and marine risks.
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Associated Preas
London
Thomas J. MacNamara
British Admiralty
House of Commons
Parker Dabney Tie in Meridian Mayor Race
In Meridian Mississippi the first primary for mayor produced a tie between Parker and Judge J M Dabney with 878 votes each. W S Lott trailed with 491 votes and Parker Dabney will face off again next Tuesday to determine the winner.
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Dabney
Meridian
Miss
Parker
J. M. Dabney
Lott
International spy case postponed to December 6
A self-styled international spy charged with attempting to extort 3000 from Countess von Bernstorf had a court postponement until December 6 at the request of the U S attorney's office.
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Countess von Bernstorf
United States
Dandruff Healed By Liquid Argon Promises
An old advisory claims four ounces of liquid argon dissolved dandruff overnight with nightly applications. It promises complete destruction of signs and traces, stops itching, and leaves hair fluffy and glossy. It notes argon is available at drug stores and inexpensive.
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Bette
Auto Sleeper Is His Desire
John Armstrong Chaloner seeks a court order to force his estate committee to fund a sleeping car locomotive for his use. The famed author of Who's Looney Now and brother of Bob Chaloner is declared mentally incompetent in New York but sane in Virginia and cites an old spine injury preventing prolonged sitting or sleeping in standard Pullman cars.
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John Armstrong Chaloner
Bob Chaloner
Chaloner
New York State
Virginia
Looney
Lina Cavalieri
Per Diem Charge Adopted to Relieve Car Shortage Case
The American Railway Association at its semi annual meeting in New York adopted a per diem charge from 45 cents to 1.25 dollars for each freight car held by one road from another and will impose demurrage on any road violating car shortage rules. The association formed a committee to confer in Louisville with Interstate Commerce Commissioner McChord to seek government cooperation on the shortage.
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New York
American Railway Association
Louiisville
Interstate Commerce
McChord
Overton Murder Trial Expected to Start Thursday
David D. Overton former Madison county court clerk charged with the June murder of Probate Judge W T Lawler will be arraigned in Madison court late tomorrow. Transfer from Montgomery to Huntsville secret and a grand jury report awaited. Change of venue possible as defense considers options.
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Huntsville
Ala
David D. Overton
Madison County Court
W.T. Lawler
Madison Court
Overton
Montgomery
Madison
Supreme Court hears liquor case on warehouseman vs common carrier
The Alabama Supreme Court heard a dispute over whether a railroad or steamship company can waive its liability to act as a common carrier after three days and hold liquor shipments as a warehouseman. The Mobile case involved 850 packs valued at about $3,000 held six days, with the state seeking seizure after three days.
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Supremen’ Court
Pensacola, St. Andrew and Gulf Steamship Company
Mobile
the Steamship Company
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