Gulf Coast Fair President Urges $10000 Permanent Capital
Es iha President George Fearn Jr proposed raising ten thousand dollars as permanent capital for the Gulf Coast Fair’s annual exposition to cover current obligations and support operations. A quorum failed to attend the meeting, which adjourned, with next week’s session set for 9 o'clock at the Cawthon Hotel. Receipts this year fell to 13,755.85 from 17,309.65 last year, a drop of 4,016.27, while storm damage reached 2,500 and permanent improvements 1,500, totaling 6,259.47 in current liabilities over assets excluding real estate.
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George Fearn, Jr
Gulf Coast Fair Association
Cawthon Hotel
Fearn
Tug Echo Weathered 70 Mile Gale Toward Havana
The tug Echo of Mobile Towing and Wrecking Co. fought a norwester in the gulf with winds near 70 mph. It released the schooner Edna V. Pickels at Key West and continued to tow the bark Stranger toward Mobile after returning to harbor. Captain Pete Forbes commanded the Echo.
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Echo
Mobile Towing and Wrecking Company
Gulf
Edna V. Pickels
Key West
Pickels
Mobile
Havana
Stranger
Pete Forbes
Left Milk in Rain Fined Ten Dollars
J. R. Williams, a milk dealer, told Recorder David H. Edington he left milk cans out in the rain last week. The cans leaked, and he was fined ten dollars, which he paid. A. Tatis, a white man, received a similar fine and paid. Police arrested both on complaints from health officials.
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J. R. Williams
David H. Edington
A. Tatis
Board of Health
Greek Justice Minister Resigns Under Entente Pressure
Prof. Heliopoulos, Greek minister of justice, resigns citing pressure from the Entente which he says makes the cabinet situation untenable. The announcement follows ongoing diplomatic strain reflected in Athens and London reports.
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Associated Press
Athens
London
Heliopoulos
Entente
Bank of Mobile hosts Alabama bankers on Mobile county tour
A party of prominent bankers from Alabama and the South, led by M. J. McDermott of the Bank of Mobile, toured Mobile county by auto to inspect citrus groves in Hail's Mill Theodore Grand Bay Irvington and St. Elmo. They will dine aboard the Tallapoosa tomorrow with Congressman Oscar L. Gray before returning tonight.
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Bank of Mobile
Alabama
South
Mobile
Orange Belt
Mobile County
M. J. McDermott
Battle House
Mr. McDermott
Oscar L. Gray
Tallapoosa
Fort Morgan
McDermott
Harry Fillans
Lyons and Schwarz
Hail’s Mill Road
Theodore
Pascagoula Road
Grand Bay
Irvington
St. Elmo
Satsuma
Hope Fades After River Swamp Search Finds Skiff
Rescue teams return empty handed after locating the ducking skiff of William McCausland a Baton Rouge banker missing since last Thursday. The party had searched the Tensas river swamp since Monday and failed to find him, bringing the hopeful effort to an end.
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Tensas River
William McCausland
Baton Rouge
McCausland
Missing Baton Rouge Banker Searched For In Tusent River Marshes
William McCausland a prominent Baton Rouge banker disappeared while duck hunting in the Tensas river swamps last Thursday. Search parties began Monday with no trace found by yesterday afternoon, and organizers urged continued effort until the missing skiffs are located.
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William McCausland
Baton Rouge
Mobile
Tensas River
McCausland
Baldwin County
Stockton
H. C. Murnan
Coopers Discharged for Want of Evidence in Larceny Case
Mr and Mrs W W Cooper accused of grand larceny were discharged by the recorder court on Wednesday due to lack of evidence Mrs Paul Ketchy’s warrant claimed they took a diamond ring that belonged to Mrs The case ends with no charges filed and no recovery of the ring revealed in the fragmentary report.
Weather forecast for Alabama and Georgia regions today
Rain likely tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions in eastern areas then a drop in temperature Thursday. Strong southerly winds shift to northwest as rain ends.
Visitors tour Mobile County agriculture and Satsuma orange progress
At Irvington the party will dine at Taylor's farm then tour a modern packing plant. A reception committee meets visitors and prominent Southern leaders to showcase Mobile County's agricultural prospects and the Satsuma orange success during the second annual event by the Bank of Mobile.
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Irvington
Ank of
Mobile
Mobile County
Rain and Colder Forecast For Thursday
The weather man projects rain tonight and much colder conditions by Thursday. Strong winds shift from south to northwest as a low pressure area moves from the west gulf to the upper Mississippi valley. Yesterday’s high reached 73 and the low 58 as a high barometer cold air mass advances from the Pacific coast toward western Texas.
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Mississippi
West Gulf Region
Mississippi Valley
West Gulf
Pacific Coast
Texas
Dahlgren and Bromley Freed in Drug Case Bond Posted
Danny Dahlgren and J J Bromley were released on $500 bonds each after about 100 days in jail. U S Commissioner Jere Austill allowed the bonds to be signed by family members on a physician statement that both men were cured of the drug habit.
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Danny Dahlgren
J. J. Bromley
United States
U. S
Jere Austill
Free Movie Shows Proposed in New York Parks
New York park commissioner urges free movie screenings in city parks in the annual report. He says the expense would be small and would provide wholesome outdoor entertainment to tens of thousands of people during summer evenings.
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Associated Press
New York
Three Million Tons of Entente Shipping Gone, Berlin Says
Berlin reports that 3,320,000 tons of Entente shipping have been lost to war measures since the war began. Of this total 2,550,000 tons were English, with 3,?00 ships either sunk or put in port after torpedo attacks.
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Berlin
Steamboats Occupy Busy Wharf Scene At Dawn
A bustling morning at the steamboat wharf shows two boats loading and unloading as Henry Burke departs toward Alabama river points. The Municipal roster shows John Quill returning from a trip while hundreds of workers and cargo move between steamers, drays, floats, and auto trucks.
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Henry Burke
Alabama
John Quill
Eere Herry
Shop Early Spirit Encourages Early Christmas Purchases
The annual Shop Early drive returns to urge shoppers to begin purchasing for Christmas. Stores report ample stock and early gift selection with no deposit needed in some cases. Communities echo the rhyme urging buyers to beat the rush and spread kindness during the holiday season.
State Fox Hunters Meet Set for Furman Wilcox County
Alabama Fox Hunters Association members receive program for a December meet at Furman Wilcox County with events including prayer welcome addresses and talks on farming fox value and association purpose. Judges include John Vaughan Pikeville Tenn Woods Walker Paint Lick Ky and Hon. John Wallace Montgomery Ala.
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Alabama Fox Hunters’ Association
Furman
Wilcox County
Cowan
Ross Speir
Marvin Moore
John Wallace
Bill Ekland
A. M. Tunstall
H. C. Fountain
John Vaughan
E. H. Britton
Gaines St. John
R. T. Ervin
Pikeville
Tenn
Woods Walker
Paint Lick
Montgomery
Ala
Sneak Thieves Active in Mobile Homes Entered
Over the past ten days burglars have entered several Mobile homes through rear windows. Victims include Dr. F. L. Tapia whose unoccupied house at 215 South Jefferson Street was entered with plumbing cut out, and items such as clothing watches and silverware were taken.
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Mobile
F. L. Tapia
South
Jefferson Street
Tavian
Court Holds Adamson Eight Hour Law Unconstitutional
Judge William C. Hook of the U S district court in Kansas City rules the eight hour law unconstitutional. He enjoins the Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad receivers from enforcing it and urges expedited Supreme Court consideration. Transcript to be filed before December 4. Government sought immediate dismissal to avoid prolonged litigation.
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Kansas City
William C. Hook
United States District Court
Hook
Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad
Supreme Court
United States
Frank Hagerman
Holok
Alexander New
Henry C. Ferris
Missouri, Sklahoma and Gulf Railroad
Government's Counsel Gives Notice of Appeal
Following Judge Hook's decision Frank Hagert, a special counsel for the government, gave notice of an appeal which will be certified by the Continued On Page Five.
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Hook
Frank Hagert
Free Christmas Gift Distribution Draws Mobile Interest
The Mobile Item announces a distribution of one thousand dollars in gifts including an automobile and other prizes. No money is required for subscriptions, only a promise to secure new subscribers for The Item. Details are explained in today’s advertisement as many Mobile residents anticipate participation.
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Mobile
Test Suit on Tick Eradication Heard in City Court
The first cattle tick eradication case on a test of the law is being heard in city court. Erick Robertson is charged by the state for failing to dip his cattle as required by state laws and Alabama Live Stock Sanitary Board rules.
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Henry Chamberlain
Inferior Criminal Court
Erick Robertson
Alabama Live Stock Sanitary Board
Matt. Mahomer
Virginius Lt. Arnold
Allies Face Serious Setback in Romania Front
London reports the fate of Romanian armies in western Wallachia hangs in the balance. The fall of Craiova and loss of the main rail line threaten Romanian forces in Orsova as Central Powers surge through western Wallachia. A new battle opens on the Macedonian front with Bulgarians and Germans defending Monastir area. Franco-Belgian front remains comparatively quiet.
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Associated Press
London
Wallachia
Craiovs
Monastir
Snegovo
Cerna
Death of Franz Josef Reported by Austrian Embassy
Paris dispatch from Madrid reports official word that Emperor Franz Josef of Austria has died. This is the first official announcement received.
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Associated Press
Paris
Havas
Madrid
Franz Josef
Death of Emperor Francis Joseph Shocks Vienna
The death of Emperor Francis Joseph sparks widespread emotion in Vienna as reports detail a sudden decline. Bulletin updates say he grew feverish after noon and could not eat, with Archduchess Valerie assisting him and doctors summoned as his condition worsened.
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Associated Press
London
Francis Joseph
Vienna
Exchange Telegraph Company
Amsterdam
Archduchess
Valerie
Advisory Warning of Storm Signals Hoisted Coastwide
An advisory storm warning issued from Washington this afternoon covers the gulf coast from Bay St. Louis Mississippi to Cedar Keys Florida. Forecasters warn strong south winds shifting to northwest along the coast in the middle gulf tonight.
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Washington
Gulf Coast
Bay St. Louis
Miss
Cedar Keys
Fla
Middle Gulf
Maxim Inventor of Automatic Firearms Critically ill
Sir Hiram Maxim, inventor of the automatic system of firearms, is critically ill at age 76 in London. His condition is described as serious and approaching death as reports confirm his declining health.
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Maxim
London
Hiram Maxim
Birmingham Has Advantage In Rates On Cast Iron
Chicago Nov 22 Birmingham has a lower rate on cast iron products across the continent than Pittsburgh under the new freight tariffs published by trans continental railroads according to the testimony today of J Fr Townsend traffic manager of the National Tube Company at the interstate commerce Commission hearing on the protest of shippers against the new rates.
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Chicago
Birmingham
Pittsburgh
Trans-Continental
J. Fr. Townsend
National Tube Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Britannic Sunk in Aegean. 1000 Sick and Wounded Aboard
An Associated Press report states the Britannic has been torpedoed and sunk off Kea in the Aegean. The liner carried 1000 British sick and wounded men. 35 lifeboats were available and the loss of life is believed small.
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Associated Press
Entente
Britannic sinks in Aegean with about fifty lives lost
London reports the hospital ship Britannic has been sunk by mine or torpedo in the morning in the Aegean Sea. About 1,106 survivors are rescued, with around 28 injured. Full details will follow as they are received.
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White Star
Aegean Sea
London
Brrtish
Austro-German invasion of Romania progresses on Rothenhurm Road
Berlin dispatch reports the Austro German invasion of Romanian settlements advancing unchecked. Rumanian attacks were repelled as ground was gained along the Rothenhurm Base road and in the Alt valley, according to the war office.
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Ted Press
Berlin
Sayville
War Office
Rothenhurm
Alt Valley
Frontline Movements Report From Monastir Front
Associated Press reports Entente forces stalled by fog on the Macedonian front north of Monastir. Germano Bulgarian troops hold a line from Snegovo to Hill 1060 near Makovo, about 13 miles northeast of Monastir, with 500 morgon ers noted.
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Associated Press
Paris
Monastir
Snegovo
Ynastir
Makovo
Teuton Ministers to Leave Athens Tomorrow
Athens dispatch reports all Central Powers diplomats will depart the city quietly tomorrow morning following Admiral von Faber’s demand. Officials state the regents are dissolving, and arrangements are in progress with furniture packed for the departure.
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Teuton
Athens
Associated Press
London
du Fiter
German Raid Reported on British Trenches South of La Bassée
Berlin dispatch says German forces raided British trenches south of La Bassée last night, causing unspecified damage. The war office in London confirmed the raid as part of ongoing trench warfare operations.
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Berlin
Sayville
la Bassee Canal
War Office
Burnett May Join Governor Race Consideration
Gadsden Alabama Reuters summary notes Congressman John L Burnett weighing a run for governor. He will not run if his ex Judge W W Brandon is a candidate.
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Associated Press
Gadsden
Ala
Gressman
John L. Burnett
W. W. Brandon
Wharf Pictures Re Scenes Along the Water
Advertisers in Alabama use waterfront footage from Wharf Pictures for film scenes. Chicago Herald notes the Morning complication with damaged cuts and returned photographs for Mot to rework the footage.
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Mr. Fearn
The
Bankers
D. Dahlgren
Bromley
J Quill
Early Spirit
Yuletide
Fox Hunters
Judge Hook
High Court
Rumania
Agid
London Report
Teutons
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