Merchants forecast brisk Christmas trade optimism in ads
Local shopkeepers from jewellers to dry goods firms predict a strong holiday season as Thanksgiving ends and Christmas shopping begins. They cite delayed buying due to war impacts but expect a surge in crowds, urging early shopping and noting stock and new imports ready for the season.
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Turkey
Federal Reserve
Julius
JL. Hammer Dry Company
Jacob Reiss
Reiss Merfle Company
Juliustein
C. J. Gayfer
C. J. Gayfer & Co
Busi
Asof
Heyman Gabriel
Gabriel Jewergy
F. Willis
Willis
Percy
Talladega Senator Special Election Set for December 29
TGOMBERY November 28 Special election for Talladega senator scheduled for December 29 was called by the governor today through a procedural order.
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Talladega
Tgombery
Procon
Russia’s Push Deepens as German Armies Face Trap
The report argues Cracow must be held to outflank Germany, with Russia enveloping Vienna and Berlin. It claims German forces are trapped and doomed, while Moscow awaits further favorable battle progress and a potential collapse of German resistance.
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Cracow
Germany
Oder
Vienna
Berlin
Russia
Von Hindenburg Promoted Field Marshal in Poland Campaign
General Von Hindenburg has been promoted by the Kaiser to field marshal of the German forces operating against the Russians. The move follows reports of prospects in Poland and signals renewed German resolve after earlier setbacks. An army order from Thorn was transmitted via Amsterdam.
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London
von Hindenburg
Petrograd
Berlin
Poland
van Hindenburg
Thorn
Amsterdam
Proschevitse
Visnitsch
Brezenko
Bochnia
Brzesko
Standstill Achieved in Russian Offensive Says Field Marshal
Telegram from Kaiser praises the frontier stand by Von Hindenburg and his forces. It notes more than 60,000 prisoners 150 guns and about 200 machine guns captured, and confers exalted rank for the fighting spirit and perseverance shown in the eastern front.
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Kaiser
von Hindenburg
Russians Claim Front Victory Across Vast Front
Grand Duke Nicholas, Russia’s commander in the field, asserts the battle between the Vistula and Warthe rivers is progressing in favor of Russian arms. He reports victories at certain points while noting no progress in Galicia and omits details after 30.
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Poland
Warsaw
Russia
von Hindenburg
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Vistula
Warthe Rivers
Ministry of War
Petrograd
Croker on Wife and Suffrage In South The Honeymoon
Richard Croker, 73, and his 23 year old bride arrived in West Palm Beach on honeymoon. He mocks reports on her suffrage stance, calling her a sensible Democrat not seeking universal female voting rights. He cites her view on property holders and ballots. Russian advances claim Austrian losses with prisoners and captured arms in Galicia as a key wartime note.
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International News Service
West Palm Beach
Fila
Richard Croker
Tammany Chief
Crokeresque
Normal markets resume after long idle period in Wall Street
After seventeen weeks and two days of inactivity, stock exchange operations resumed in New York with strong public interest. About 300 members attended, trading totaled 648000 for two hours, and dealers urged a return to normal markets with confidence and early broad dealing in domestic issues.
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International News Service
New York
Stock Exchange
Ely
Army of Stock Exchange
Chesapeake and Ohio
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Northern Pacific
Germany
Inter-Metropolitan
International Mercantile Marine
Committee of Five
Exchange
Broadway
London
Canadian Pacific
Wall Street
Colwell Held in Marianna Reform School Fire
George Colwell arrested at his Jackson County home on a charge of arson in the Marianna reform school fire that killed ten. He is held without bond. It is alleged his son escaped from the institution before the blaze was found.
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Pensacola
Fla
George Colwell
Jackson County
Florida State Reform School
Marianna
Colwell
Paris War Signs Dwindle as City Returns to Normal Life
Paris appears to regain its prewar vitality as boulevards fill again and shops reopen. The return includes theatres reopening, cafes extending hours, and busy streets with families and refugees visible. Government aid supports those whose income is disrupted, and the city reports few military signs beyond convalescents and funeral processions.
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International News’ Service
Chicago
Paul Scott Mowrer
Daily News
Paris
Marne
Belgium
France
America
Cattle Tour of County Begun in Mobile Area
A county wide cattle tour opens to promote higher quality herds. Speakers note 600000 acres suitable for grazing, three acres per cow for eight months, and $10 annual return with ensilage costs of $4-$5. The Chamber of Commerce plans to loan high grade bulls for tick control and better stock, urging free trade with Mobile and farm revenue via livestock manufacturing.
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Chamber of Commerce
One Cow Lost in Mobile County Dipping Incident
Farm Demonstrator George A Maloney explains dipping vats are needed to eradicate cattle ticks and reports only one cow killed in Mobile County from dipping. An accident at one vat near Citronelle involved a cow and calf drinking from a trough with dipping fluid. E R Sly discussed hog breeding profits and how to obtain registered stock through the Chamber of Commerce. Washington, Nov 28: U S trouble in Tampico region could draw involvement with Netherlands Great Britain and Germany protecting oil interests. ships and neutral port issues complicate intervention.
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Grand Bay
L. C. Irvine
Mobile
Irvine
West
George A. Maloney
Citronelie
E. R. Sly
Creola
Chamber of Commerce
Departments of Agriculture
Washington
United States
Mexico
Tampico
Netherlands
Great Britain
Germany
State Department
Bevans
Panuco
Carranza
Villa
Rhode Island
Holland
Esss
Templeton
Auburn
C. A. Carey
J. A. Kiernan
Mobile County
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
J. L. Cawthon
George Kilmer
G. G. Card
BE. R. Sly
St. Joseph Street
City Bank
Citronelle
Chunchula
Pierce
Wilmer
Theodore
South Orchards
Irvington
Trouble for U. S. Is Again in Sight
Senos Riano said he has no information on how many Spaniards were killed but believes much property has been destroyed. He noted the state department is using its good offices to protect Spaniards and other foreigners in Mexico City as control shifts and a central government forms.
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Senos Riano
State Department
UN Peacekeeping Likely to Fall on Spain and Holland
The report notes oil properties unsafe due to guerrilla and bandit attacks and the U S declines to intervene. The State Department has no new news from General Villa or the convention. Bryan aides Paul Canova and George Carothers remain with the convention and Villa respectively. The Brazilian minister in Mexico City reports city order, while John R. Silliman plans an auto trip to Vera Cruz to monitor Carranza movements at the new capital.
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State Department
General Villa
Paul Canova
Mr. Bryan
George Carothers
Mexico City
United States
John R. Silliman
Gutierrez Delays Arrival in Mexico City After Return
Provisional President Gutierrez will not enter Mexico City for several days. Senator Gutierrez and his cabinet returned from Tula and announced the delay. Villa remains at Tula, 50 miles north of the capital, in constant communication with officials.
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Queretaro
Mexico
Gutierrez
Mexico City
Tula
Villa
Fatal Collision in Saraland Investigated by Sheriff
John Roberts a Black man was fatally struck at Saraland Saturday night around 11 30 by an unknown Black assailant. Deputy Sheriff Vance Gunnison and Coroner H P Hirshfield went to Saraland to investigate the case.
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John Roberts
Saraland
Sheriffs Office
Vance Gunnison
H. P. Hirshfield
Divorce Seeks Reform in Marriage Law
Mrs. Sarah W. H. Christopher seeks a divorce from William P. Christopher after revealing his desertion to Morgan Town West Virginia where he lives with Miss Sue Kissner who later died after poisoning. Christopher is serving a twelve month sentence in West Virginia and will be released next spring. Mrs. Christopher supports a strict marriage law requiring a clear health and character check for entrants to matrimony.
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New York
Morgantown
W. Va
Sue Kissner
Sarah W. H. Christopher
Merly
Bureau of Fire Prevention
William P. Chistopher
Christopher
West Virginia
Atlanta Man Shot by Negro Highwayman
W. E. Osmond, 52, was fatally shot by a negro highwayman after attacking his wife and 19 year old daughter at Woodward Avenue and Cooper Street in Atlanta. Sam Ballard, wounded, was arrested and charged with the crime.
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Atlanta
W. E. Osmond
Woodward Avenue
Cooper Street
Sam Ballard
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