Germans claim Allied plan for October 12 drive failed
Berlin cites an October 13 order from the German commander north of the Somme saying the Entente planned a great destructive blow on October 12 across the front from Ancre to Bouchavesnes. It notes five British divisions attacked between Courcelette and Lesbouefs and a French unit was reportedly replaced by fresh troops near Sailly and Rancourt. The Tenth Army reports holding positions and calls October 12 a complete defense victory.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Entente War Office
Somme
Ancre
Bouchavesnes
Courcelette
Lesbouefs
Throuch
Sailly
Rancourt
Tenth Army
Captain honored for sinking 126 vessels
Berlin reports Lieutenant-Commander Arnauld de la Perriere commander of U-35 awarded the Pour le Merite for sinking 126 vessels totaling 270 000 tons. His targets included a French and a British cruiser and he fought seventeen battles with 97 000 tons sunk on one voyage and four guns taken as prizes.
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Berlin
Arnauld de la Perriere
Méditerranean
Plague Reports Dropped As Infantile Paralysis Declines
New York on October 19 reports that infantile paralysis cases have fallen so far that daily press updates on totals and new cases are discontinued. Public health officials note the improved situation allows fewer alerts to the public.
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New York
Begin on Salts for Kidney Pain and Bladder Irritation
An old home remedy article extols taking four ounces of Rad Salts dissolved in water before breakfast to flush kidneys, relieve backache, headaches, and urinary issues. It claims Jad Salts are a safe, inexpensive lithia-water drink to cleanse kidneys and prevent bladder weakness.
Visitors and locals gather in Mobile hotel scenes
Mr. Co. B Funk of Hamilton Ohio visits Mobile at the Cawthorn Hotel and notes storm damage was light. Dr Harry B New of the Molton in Birmingham visits Mobile and stays at the Cawthon. B G Hazard and wife of Flintsville also reside at the Battle House. W J Montgomery of United Fruit Company from New Orleans is in Mobile on business. Gulf City Rebekah Lodge 40 I C O F prepares for an upcoming meeting with secretary Mrs Catherine F Buerger reporting important business.
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Co. B. Funk
Hamilton
Ohio
Mobile
Cawthorn Hotel
Mobile County
Gulf City Rebekah Lodge
Catherine F. Buerger
Harry B. New
Molton Hotel
Birmingham
Ala
Et B. Hervey
Cawthonotel
B.G. Hazard
Flintsville, Ala
Battle House
W. J. Montgomery
United Fruit Company
New Orleans
The
Loss of Trader Month Overdue Conceded in U S
German forces opened an offensive in Volhynia and captured Russian trenches on the western Stockhod bank. Russian assaults near Rubnow were repulsed with heavy losses in this dated dispatch from Berlin via London.
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U. S
Berlin
London
Volhynia
Rubnow
German response to British armed merchantmen plan
The Kriegs Zeitung reports Britain will arm all merchant ships with heavy guns, warning Germany may widen its submarine campaign and risk German American relations. It notes England’s move could force a sharper anti submarine policy and escalate tensions.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Kriegs Zeitung
Lokal Anzieger
Germany
England
Serbians Capture Village on Macedonian Front
Paris report says Serbian forces seized the village of Brod at the western end of the Macedonian front, as announced by the war office.
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Associated Press
Paris
Brod
War Office
French Marines Land at Athens Demand Use of Parliament
A new detachment of French marines was landed in Athens. The commander demanded the use of the parliament and university buildings as barracks.
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Athens
Associated Press
London
French Progress Between Biaches and Lamaisonne
Paris message says French troops advanced south of the Somme between Biaches and Lamaisonnette last night. The gains reported yesterday were held against several counterattacks.
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Biaches
Lamaisonette
Associated Press
Paris
Somme
Saloni ki repulse cited with heavy losses on all points
Sofia war office report says Allied troops repulsed several attacks around Saloniki with heavy losses on various points. The official statement was issued today detailing the setback and casualties.
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Associa P
Sofia
Al-Med
Saloniki
War Office
No Sessions Wednesday Held in Public Schools
Storm closures cancel classes as schools fail to open. Some pupils arrive at the usual hour but officials decide not to hold sessions, ensuring students are not penalized for absence.
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Lillie Earle
Mrs Lillie Earle wife of Charles Earle merchant at Blacksher Ala died Wednesday night after a several weeks illness She was native of Alabama 32 years old and survived by her husband The body was sent to Blacksher for burial. George Geary Dead at Memphis Mobile reports the death of George Geary former Mobile resident in Memphis Tenn after a long illness He leaves relatives in Mobile and Memphis Funeral will be in Memphis.
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Lillie Earle
Charles Earle
Blacksher
Ala
Alabama
George Geary
Memphis
Mobile
Memphis Tenn
M. Geary
Geo. W. Odell
Edward A. Geary
Rose admits theft in Hatoda post office embezzlement case
Ben F. Rose of Hacoda Nova County pleaded guilty to embezzling about 150 dollars from the Hatoda post office. He was sentenced to one year and one day in the Atlanta prison by Judge Henry D. Clayton. Rose's wife was postmistress at the time.
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Rose
Montgomery
Ala
Ben F. Rose
Hacoda
Nova County
Hatoda
Atlanta
Henry D. Clayton Ye
Outdoor exercise and diet aid bowel regularity
Advice from Adéy promotes daily bowel movements through outdoor activity a full glass of water before breakfast and a fiber rich diet of fruit and vegetables. When needed Chamberlain's Tablets are recommended as a mild pleasant remedy available everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Adéy
Episcopalians Seek Freer Prayers in General Convention
In St Louis the 612 deputies and clergy review prayer books line by line to modernize language and ease use for unlettered and foreign born parishioners. Debates focus on translating Scripture, simplifying service texts, and church constitution changes to allow negro dioceses. The bishops consider banning remarriage of divorced persons, a proposal previously rejected by deputies.
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Associated Press
Louis
House of Deputies
General Convention
The
Protestant Episcopal Church
House of Bishops
Four Wage Earners File Bankruptcy Petitions
Four wage earners filed bankruptcy petitions in the U S district court. Referee R T Ervin will oversee the cases. Debtors include Carl E Hall Mobile with 2616 20 in liabilities and no assets Earnest George Whistler with 722 30 in liabilities no assets B A Allen Mobile with 2598 40 in liabilities and 252 25 assets and Ed Bozeman Plateau with 187 95 in liabilities no assets.
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United States District Court
R. T. Ervin
Whistler
Plateau
Carl E. Hall
Mobile
Earnest George
B. A. Allen
Ed Bozeman
The Only Girl Star Grace Kennicott Pianist at Lyric
Victor Herbert’s musical comedy The Only Girl comes to the Lyric Theatre Saturday October 21 with Grace Kennicott in the leading role. She is chosen for singing acting and piano skills, making her a versatile performer for the production.
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Victor Herbert
Lyric Theatre
Grace Kennicott
Marriage licenses issued by probate court
The probate court issued licenses on Thursday and Wednesday afternoon. White Nicholas Platt wed Hattie Willison and Henry J. Kittrell wed Essie Modesta Pollard. Colored couples George H. Sandiford and Bertha Caldwell Lorenzo Moore and Edna Robertson Willie Cook and Ida B. Chapman David Hamilton and Bertha Davis.
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Probate
Nicholas Platt
Hattie Willison
Henry J. Kittrell
Essie Modesta Pollard
George H. Sandiford
Bertha Caldwell
Lorenzo Moore
Edna Robertson
Willie Cook
Ida B. Chapman
David Hamilton
Bertha Davis
Free to Asthma Sufferers New Home Cure Offer
A curative method promises to relieve asthma without discomfort or time loss and invites sufferers to request a free trial at the provider’s expense. It targets long standing and new cases, including those using inhalers or patent medicines without success, urging immediate mail-in action.
Mother's Liniment for Bruises and Pain Remedy
It describes Sloan's Liniment as a household must for children and minor injuries. A single application relieves pain and tears, with claims of relief for aching muscles rheumatism and stiff neck. Available at drug stores in 25c 50c and more.
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Sloan
All Drug
Russian Press Sees Rupture Here II Submarine War Prompts U S Diplomatic Strain
Petrograd dispatch notes Novoe Vremya and Bourse Gazette assess renewed German American submarine warfare as a trigger for deeper U S Germany tensions. The papers say Washington cannot accept renewed hostilities and recalls Germany’s pledges after the Sussex sinking.
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Petrograd
London
Novoe Vremya
United States
Germany
Bourse Gazette
Insurance Body Meets in Mobile
The Field Underwriters Association of Louisiana Mississippi Alabama met at the Battle House in executive session to discuss insurance matters in their territory. Louisiana delegation included H. T. Higginbotham chairman and 12 others from New Orleans. Mississippi and Alabama members were listed with representatives from Jackson and Montgomery and other cities. Georgia attendees included A Atkinson and J P Orme from Atlanta.
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James H. Turner
George FP. Street
EB. Charanne
Lee Burton
Charlies P
Mississippi
Thomas L. Speng
I. Beard
Jackson
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