Fate of man missing five days in Tensaw river swamp
Search for Wm. McCausland Baton Rouge banker who has been missing since last Wednesday continued in the Tensaw river swamp. A large party including his son Will McCausland and Robert McClellan pressed the hunt. relatives from Baton Rouge expected to join and organize a second party if no word by Tuesday morning.
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Tensaw River
Wm. McCausland
Baton Rouge Rouge
Will McCausland
Robert McClellan
Daughtery
Baton Rouge
Missing banker in swamp country sparks search party
Mr George Peppers and bayou experts join the expedition for missing banker Mr McCausland who vanished last Thursday afternoon. Relatives of the man accompany the party as hopes linger for a safe return despite no provisions or knowledge of the terrain.
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George Peppers
H. C. Murnan
McCausland
Missing banker in Mobile suspected ducking accident
Baton Rouge banker Mr McCausland visited Mr Murnan in Mobile to inspect a dry dock project. He left in a small ducking skiff with a launch boy, vanished after 3 PM Thursday. A search party combed Lizards Creek and marshes Friday and Saturday but found no trace of him or the skiff.
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Mobile
McCausland
Sunday Sprees Cost Jump Under Recorder Edington
Mobile court changes doubled Sunday sprees fines to eight dollars more than before. Judge Edington kept to a ten dollar or twenty day penalty for those answering to 276 in a bank ordinance case. Defendants included Ernest Burden Irene Nelson Henry Lewis Lillie White Marion Igaard and Haywood McCormick. Burden also paid five dollars for a weekday drink in an older case.
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Mobile
D. H. Edington
Edington
Ernest Burden
Irene Nelson
Henry Lewis
Lillie White
Marion I
Knights of Columbus Carnival Opens November 27
The notice declares Chamber of Commerce Day on November 29 during the Knights of Columbus Carnival. The local council requests Chamber members participate and help ensure the event succeeds.
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Das Chamber of Commerce
Knights of Columbus
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
All Eyes On Allied Drive in Macedonia
Entente observers note the capture of Monastir by Generalrail's army in Macedonia may signal political shifts and possible sweeping military moves. Officials weigh whether to press a pursuit of the retreating German Bulgarian force despite bad weather as Greece faces Entente pressure to surrender arms and munitions.
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London
Monastir
Rrail
Macedonia
Greece
Entente
Athens
Visitors in Mobile Observe Local Hotels and Tours
Medford Wisconsin resident Fred N Norton stays at the Battle House while eyeing Satsuma groves in Mobile County for citrus land purchases. Greensboro Alabama resident W H Phelps becomes Bayouth Batie precinct constable after bond filing. Greensboro resident W R Withers leaves Battle House for Providence Infirmary for an operation. Houston Texas couple Mr R L Thompson and wife arrive in Mobile and plan a several day stay at the Cawthon hotel. Jackson Tennessee couple Joan T Crews and wife at the Battle House visiting Southern cities for two weeks. Montgomery Alabama couple A C Griffin and wife are in Mobile for a few days visiting friends.
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Fred N. Norton
Medford
Wis
Mobile
Battle House
Satsuma Groves
Mobile County
W. R. Withers
Greensboro
Ala
Providence Infirmary
R. L. Thompson
Houston
Texas
Cawthon Hotel
Joan T. Crews
Jackson, Tenn
A. C. Griffin
Montgomery, Ala
Elks Name Christmas Tree Committee in Mobile
Laz Schwarz leads the Mobile Lodge of Elks Christmas tree committee to organize the annual orphan treatment. The full list includes Thomas J. Burns Jr Ed Hogan Ed Gaines John Jones J A Lamey J L Marty Thomas T Palmer Fred C Ravier Charles R G Schimpf John Sargent Robert Weinacker Dave Baur W S Robertson C W Soost H W Proskauer Joseph F Bullock John Jossen W F Collins Pat J Lyons Edward Peppers Dr Toulmin Gaines.
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Laz Schwarz
Mobile Lodge of Elks
Messrs
Thomas J. Burns, Jr
Ed. Hogan
Ed. Gaines
John Jones
J. A. Lamey
J- L. Marty
Thomas T. Palmer
Fred C. Ravier
Charles R. G. Schimpf
John Sargent
Robert Weinacker
Dave 8. Bauer
W. F. Williams Sought For Money in Texas
Judge Price Williams of the probate court received a request from Sam H. Townsend of Lufkin Texas seeking information about W F Williams formerly of this city. Williams went to Texas about eighteen years ago married there and is described as about 60 years old and a painter by trade. The attorney says Williams has money coming to him from Texas property.
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Price Williams
Sam H. Townsend
Lufkin
Texas
W. F. Williams
Williams
Bryan Opens Dry Chicago Campaign with Address
W. J. Bryan opened a "dry Chicago" campaign with a speech before the Chicago Federation. He denied reports of moving his home to Asheville North Carolina and stated he will stay in Lincoln Nebraska to vote.
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Chicago
W. J. Bryan
Associated Pres
Chicago Federation
Bryan
Asheville
N.C
Mr. Bryan
Nebraska
Lincoln
Weather forecast for Alabama from Washington AP
The Associated Press reports a forecast for Alabama with fair skies tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures expected to rise, with warmer conditions in the eastern and central portions tonight.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alabama
Highway meet begun as directors study New Orleans to Nashville routes
The Jackson Highway Association met in Louisville on November 20 to review engineers reports on proposed roads from New Orleans to Nashville. Routes considered include via Mississippi and via Birmingham with Huntsville or Decatur options. Mileage and surface status for each segment are detailed.
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Louisville
Jackson Highway Association
New Orleans
Nashville
Mississippi
Birmingham
Huntsville
Ala
Decatur
Concert in Rome Breaks Up Over Wagner Pieces
Toscanini led the Rome concert but uproar over Wagner caused chants of anti German sentiment and the program was halted during the funeral march from Gotterdammerung. A Padua victims protest followed reports of a November 11 Austrian raid killing 32 and wounding about 64 noncombatants. Pope Benedict protested Vienna over the raid.
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Associated Press
Rome
Paris
Wagner
Toscanini
Gotterdammerung
Padua
Germany
Pope Benedict
Vienna
Siberia Stranded Off Dover Needs Rescue Boats Unable to Launch
The American steamer Siberia is stranded on the east Goodwin sands near Dover. Wireless reports say heavy seas prevent launching boats, and officers appeal for aid.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Siberia
East Goodwin Sands
Dover
Game Warden Warns Hunters of the Law
Mobile county hunters are warned by County Warden John Hensch against hunting without a license. Officers will arrest and prosecute violators. transporting game on common carriers is also illegal and will be enforced.
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Mobile County
John Hensch
Hensch
Cotton Prices Hit Record Sales in Mobile Market
Spot cotton in Mobile rose to 20.25 a bale with 457 bales sold, a season high. The Mobile market outpaced New Orleans by 12 points, while futures gained with January New Orleans up 36 points to 20.89 and January New York at 20.91.
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New Orleans
New York
Drake Case Set for Tuesday Session After Kidnap Charge
E A Drake of this city was arrested by Mobile police on New Orleans orders for kidnapping his 11 year old son. The case was postponed to Tuesday at the complainant Mrs. Drake's request. Mrs. Drake arrived in Mobile Saturday and accompanied by lawyers, Drake contests the child's custody citing habeas corpus action.
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E. A. Drake
Mobile
New Orleans
Khim
Drake
Piatine
LE Ge Ege Senead
Conan Ney
H. H. Smith
van Liew
Drakes
Crescent City
Webb & McAlpine
William Zepp
Hope
Hercuson
Fairhope
Cation
Cargo Lightered From Schooner William H Davenport
Lightering of the schooner William H Davenport cargo of dyewood bound for New York is underway under U.S. marshal supervision. The vessel, damaged in July Gulf storms and later aground after October 18 blow, is towed to float within days with libel tied to cargo transportation costs.
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William H. Davenport
U. S
U. S. Marshal
New York
Progreso
Munson Line
Davenport
New York City
Gulf
Mobile
Libel
Steiger Trading Company
One Mile Creek
Plateau Shooting Case Opens in City Court Today
The Plateau shooting case involving Deputy Sheriff Arthur Marshall and Dr. E W Cawthon is heard in city court. Defendants Will Jones Charles Stealey and Frank Stokes face charges of assault to murder and shooting into a warehouse. The case began at 11 oclock and is likely to run the afternoon.
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Arthur Marchall
E. W. Cawthon
Plateau
Will Jones
Charles Stealey
Frank Stokes
First Inquiry Session Opens on Transportation Probe
The joint congressional committee began the transport inquiry with a preliminary session led by Chairman Newlands. Witnesses sought to avoid being first as railroads and state railway commissioners delayed until December. hearings to run six weeks with diverse stakeholders to present views.
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Associated P
Washington
Joint Congressional Committee
Newlands
State Railway
Newlands Outlines Broad Rail Investigation Scope
Senator Francis G Newlands as committee chairman described an expansive inquiry into transportation. He said the probe would cover rail river and ocean carriers and a unified system for interstate foreign commerce, including telegraph telephone lines and other public utilities.
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Francis G. Newlands
Government Regulation Versus Ownership of Utilities Debate
The discussion aims to weigh government control regulation and ownership of utilities. It calls for practical experts including economists, railway executives, workers, farmers, and shippers to aid in forming a swift, informed conclusion.
Fair and Warmer Weather Forecast Today and Week
The outlook calls for fair tonight and Tuesday with warmer temperatures and gentle variable winds. Generally fair weather will prevail to week’s end with possible local rains and frosts along the northern border. southern Florida may stay warm early in the week. Last night’s low was forty two, while the high reached sixty four.
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Florida
Delegates Sought for Mobile Meridian Highway Meeting
Delegations from Mobile commercial groups will name delegates for a December 4 meeting in Waynesboro Mississippi to discuss the proposed Mobile Meridian Highway. The Tourist Welcome Club will request Meridian send a delegation and asks Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce and Automobile Club to appoint representatives.
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Mobile
Waynesboro
Miss
Tourist Welcome Club
Meridian
Rotary Club
Chamber of Comm@ce
Automobile Club
Missing Overland car reported in Mobile
W M Marshall of the Battle House reports his Overland car stolen from in front of 932 Government street the loss observed Monday. Police headquarters were informed and by 2 PM the vehicle had not been recovered.
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W. M. Marshall
Battle House
Bishop J W Shaw to preach Silver Jubilee sermon
Rt Rev J W Shaw Bishop of San Antonio will preach at the silver jubilee of Rev Daniel A Brady at St Vincent s church tomorrow elaborate ceremonies will be held.clergy from nearby states will attend the celebration.
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J. W. Shaw
Diocese of
San Antonio
Daniel A. Brady
St. Vincent's Church
Change in British Admiralty Board Demanded
London argues for new blood in the Admiralty amid wartime changes in submarines mines and aeronautics. Critics say the board clings to old ideas, questioning Jellicoe era leadership while urging officers with current sea experience to influence naval strategy.
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British Admiralty Board
Admiralty
Admiralty Board
Board of Admiralty
Teuton Allies Ministers Ordered Out Of Greece
Athens dispatch reports German Austro-Hungarian Bulgarian and Turkish ministers to Greece must leave by Wednesday per Allied fleet commander Vice Admiral du Fournet. Entente had earlier demanded Greek armaments be turned over to the Allies.
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Associated Press
London
Athens
Exchange Telegraph Company
Greece
du Fournet
Membership Meeting of C OFC at Cotton Exchange Tonight
A Chamber of Commerce membership meeting will be held this evening at 7 30 in the Cotton Exchange building new quarters. The secretary urges full attendance as several important matters will be discussed.
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C.ofc
Chamber of Commerce
Cotton Exchange
Teutons flee before Allied pursuers in Balkan retreat
A dispatch from Rome to Wireless Press reports the German Bulgarian force retreating from Monastir toward Prilep as Entente troops advance, occupying villages and taking prisoners. Serbians delay entry into Monastir due to fire and destruction driving the population out.
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Associated Press
London
Monastir
Prilep
Rome
French Cavalry Enters Monastir and Captures Hill 812
French forces achieved a major breakthrough on the Macedonian front as cavalry entered Monastir early this morning. Earlier today they advanced north of Monastir, seizing Hill No 812 and several nearby villages, taking 620 prisoners and gaining substantial material.
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Paris
Ely
War Office
Monastir
Germans Rush New Troops to Halt Allies
Berlin reports new German formations reaching the front in the north area near Man. The official announcement notes fresh troops are in position to oppose Allied advances as the battle continues.
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Berlin
Sayville
Man
Atkins Sued Over Car Collision With Street Car
The Mobile Light and Road Company sues E B M Atkins of Selma Alabama for 100 dollars for damages to a street car after an alleged reckless auto strike on September 7 at Government and Claiborne streets. Atkins and J W Harris of Jacksonville Florida were injured and hospitalized days after the incident.
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Mobile Light and Road Company
E. B. M. Atking
Selma
Ala
Atkins
Government and
Claiborne Streets
Atking
J. W. Harris
Jacksonville
Fla
British War Widows to Become Canadian Wives Under Plan
Chicago Nov 20 Thousands of British war widows and their children will be transported to Canada with the aim that many will marry Canadian farmers. Commissioner David Lamb of the Salvation Army reported that both Canadian and British governments back the plan after his Canadian tour.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Canada
David Lamb
London
International Immigration Society of Salvation Army
Lamb
Tom Culpepper Dies of Heart Failure
A report to police stated Tom Culpepper collapsed and died on Ann Street. coroner confirmed heart trouble as the cause and issued a death certificate.
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Tom Culpepper
Tom’ Culpepper
Ann and
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Crichton
W. H. .Phelps
Bayouth-Batie
Elks
Jackson Highway Directors
Misissippi
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Railways
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Daily Telegraph
Jellicoe
Teuton
Derna
Lake Presba
Cerna
E. B. M. Atkins
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