Irvine Plan Approved by Chamber Committee
Mobile Chamber of Commerce committee reports on Demonstration Plantation Creamery Company plan. They find the plan practicable and advantageous to farmers, endorse contracts and organization, and state preclusions are strongly approved. The draft will be submitted to chamber members for action. Continued on Page Three.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Seaine Dacoh
Bloc Vankompson
J. B. Harvey
du Mont
McHugh
Elehenpeabe
M. Bailey
Chamber For
E. Pr
Woman Held to Grand Jury in Drug Case
The hearing before U S commissioner Jere Austill involved Julia ers and Henry Morris charged with conspiring to violate the Harrison anti drugs act. The woman was held to the federal grand jury under 250 bond, Morris discharged. Homer Vance testified the Meyers woman sought drugs for Hel pole and would deliver them. Officers could not show Morris was involved in transporting heroin to Mobile.
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United States
Jere Austill
Juliaers
Henry Morris
Morris
Mobile
Vance
Meyers
Homer Vanes
M. J. Jam
M Esli
Tives
Newbern
Harris
Willie Rouse
Merle
Drivers Must Weigh Ice Says Recorder
Recorder Edington imposed a $50 fine on Isaac Alexander an ice wagon driver for violating the city short weights ordinance. He warned that other violators would face the same penalties or fifty days' jail if convicted on appeal and stressed products must be weighed before leaving the wagon to protect Mobile residents from losses.
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Orher
Edington
Isaac Alexander
Mobile
Economic radar shows Mobile trade up in August 1916
Imports and exports in the Mobile district rose in August 1916 compared with a prior period. The report notes appreciable gains in both directions and highlights the overall improvement in the district’s international trade activity.
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Mobile District
Preacher Henry Lewis Seeks Court Leniency
Henry Lewis alias Preacher and Whoopee Lewis, a frequent visitor at police headquarters, offered to perform city chores including preaching in exchange for leniency. Before Recorder Bedington he joked with the judge and agreed to cut wood if preaching was allowed. He was fined $2.50 or five days.
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Henry Lewis
Henry
State Horticultural Meet Set for Mobile in January
Mobile secured the 1917 convention of the Alabama State Horticultural Association to be held about the fourth week in January. The Tourist Welcome Club was advised of the arrangement in a telegram from the Mobile delegation Thursday night. Delegates present at the Brewton meeting included W. H. Reynolds T. H. Van Aller H. Pene John Craft P. S. Hedrick Mobile H. Read Deer Park Ry. A. Scott Reaves Citro Belle H. Ludewig H. A. Brown H. W. Burghart Foley W. A. Weaver Fowl River Dr. C. F. E. Winders Silver Hill.
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Mobile
Alabama State Horticultural Association
Brewton
Messrs. W
T. H. van Aller
H. Pene
John Craft
H. Ludewig
H. A. Brown
H. W. Burghart
Foley
W. A. Weaver
River
C. F
E. Winders
Silver Hill
City fines driver for passing a standing streetcar
Harry Store was fined this morning after being convicted of driving past a standing streetcar on the corner of Tin and Hamilton streets. The judgment notes the penalty of five dollars.
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Harry Store
Il Cer McInnis
Tin
Hamilton
Alabama Wood Using Industries Report Noted by Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce has received a report from the United States Department of Forestry on the wood using industries of Alabama. The document is available to all members who wish to read it.
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Aalabama
Chamber of Commerce
Fiesforest Service
United States
Alabama
Former deputy Soles reported seriously ill in custody
Local report indicates former deputy Sheriff Soles is confined under care following a reported serious condition. No change in status noted by officials at this time.
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Lee Soles
Rorya
Soles
Hurricane Hits Dominica Causing Heavy Losses
A hurricane-damaged Caribbean disturbance moves west from Dominica toward the Yucatan. Reports say winds reached 70 mile per hour in the Florida Straits and Gulf regions as the central storm lies off the Yucatan coast. Fifty lives were reported lost on Dominica as the storm unleashed severe damage.
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Caribbean Sea
Weather Bureau
Florida Straits
Gulf
Yucatan Channel
Yucatan
Greek King Abdicates as Venizelos May Rule From Behind Throne
London reports King Constantine I of Greece abdicated in favor of Crown Prince George. Venizelos, pro-intervention leader, may steer policy from behind the throne. Allies’ desire for Greek help remains uncertain while Romanian forces push into Hungary and Transylvania shows attrition in the Balkans.
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Associated Press
London
Constantine I
Greece
Saloniki
George
Venizelos
Hungary
Bucharest
di Jo
Petroseny
Tarlunge
Kronstadt
Transylvania
Ore
Bulgaria
Rumania
Somme
President Wilson heads for Shadow Lawn notification ceremony
President Wilson leaves Long Branch for a 8 o clock notification at Shadow Lawn with a large delegation and a lunch for the notification committee and Democratic officials. He plans to take a bill to Shadow Lawn to avert a threatened railroad strike and then travels to Hodgenville to honor Abraham Lincoln's birthplace.
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Weet- Efia
APO
Lonk Brandh
Wilson
Tamuity
T. Grasson
Senate
House
White House
Long Branch
Washington
Hodgenville
Abraham Lincoln
King Constantine Abdicates Greece Amid Revolt In Saloniki
Greek king Constantine steps down amid rising rebellion as Greek volunteers join regulars to oppose Bulgarians in Macedonia. Saloniki reports say Crown Prince George will be figurehead with Venizelos guiding policy allied to the Entente. French troops moved to quell fighting and the garrison surrendered and evacuated Saloniki.
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Zal
Ae Enum
Greece
Reuter
Bers
Aloniki
Macedonia
Satoniki
Ward Price
Dominica Hurricane Kills Fifty, Devastates Island
A hurricane struck Dominica last Monday night claiming fifty lives. Winds exceeded 70 miles per hour. Rivers rose to unprecedented levels washing away bridges and altering streams. Over 200 buildings including schools churches and homes were wrecked or seriously damaged.
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Thomas
D. WT
Dominica
Mobile Merchants urged to pursue trade southward
Rotary Club members heard talks on expanding Mobile business into Central America and other southern markets. Dr W P Gaines and Mr J Davis outlined opportunities for Mobile merchants to grow abroad. Guests included Dr Leopoldo Cordova Nicaragua consul, Roberto Garcia Mexico defacto envoy, and Elliot G Rickardy Para consul, who addressed Senor Garcia’s church question amid applause for Woodrow Wilson.
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Central America
Here
Rotary Club
W. P. Gaines
J. Davis
Mobile
Dr. Gaines
Leopoldo Cordova
Nicaragua
Ndér Roberto Garcia
de Fato
Mexico
Elliot G. ‘Rickardy
Para
Senor Garcia
Woodrow Wilson
Important Meeting of Produce Exchange Saturday
Evan B. Davis, manager, urges full attendance at the Produce Exchange gathering at the court house tomorrow at 11 AM. He notes that the membership will discuss several important items and expects a large turnout from across the territory.
City Commission Passes August Payroll In Special Session
In a special noon session the city commissioners approved the regular August payroll totaling 25 126 14 dollars. The minutes show payroll for various departments and officers was disbursed accordingly.
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Prsst
New York Child Shows Slight Rise in Paralysis Cases
In New York on Sept 1 the ny nunny notes an infantile paralysis rise over the prior day. The report records a small increase in cases and mentions retained sensations in affected infants as part of the ongoing health update.
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New York
Associated Press
Yester
U S Reserves Quell Strike of Hospital Workers at Manila
American reserves were called out to quell a small riot at Manila General Hospital. The strike by nurses and students began yesterday over discrimination against hospital staff, aided by a native newspaper campaign. The hospital service was crippled as strikers recruited more supporters and disturbances grew. Private nurses volunteered to care for hundreds of patients.
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Associated Press
Manila
General Hospital
Pittsburgher Elected to Head Federal Veterans
William B. Patterson of Pittsburgh was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at the Brialm in Kansas City. He succeeds Bilas R. Montfort of Missouri.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
William. B. Patterson
Pittsburgh
Grand Army of the Republic
Weather Summary for Washington and Vicinity
Forecast from Washington to vicinity indicates fair to partly cloudy conditions with high near 38 degrees. Moderate winds are expected, creating a crisp early September day across the region.
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I Winde
Washington
Russians Capture 16,790 on Eastern Front
Petrograd dispatch reports from the Hassian official statement noting Russians seized 289 officers and 15,501 men in a single day on the eastern front. Among captives were 2,400 Germans. The haul included 6 machine guns and 7 mortar launchers.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Hassian
American Detectives Track Escaped Bandit Near Border
Juarez reports Manuel Ochoa escaped after crossing the frontier and being driven back to the American side. U S agents pursue him with former Villa generals Payan and Martinez aiding. The case centers on plans involving the Villa movement and border theater.
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Associated Press
Pasa
Texas
Juarez
Manuel Uchoa
Here
United States Department of Justice
Tiave
Lopez Payanm
Macfino- Inés
Villa
Ochoa
Nis
Res
Payan and
Martinez
Southern Champion Watters Reaches Fifth Round in Tennis
Forest Hills N Y Sept 1 Douglas B Watters the Southern champion from New Orleans advanced into the fifth round of the National Lawn Tennis Championship by defeating R K McCormick of California in straight sets 6 2 6 3 4 The match featured fast play and Watters superior court experience gave him the edge.
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Forest Hills
Associated Press
R Douglas
Watters
New Orleans
RK. McCormick
California
Senator Sutherland Named ABA President for 1917
Senator Sutherland of Utah was elected president of the American Bar Association for 1917, defeating Walter George Smith of Philadelphia by four votes. The executive committee vote totaled 22 to 18, with Sutherland winning the top post.
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Ay Associated
Chicago
Senator Sutherland
Utah
American Bar Association
Walter George Smith
Philadelphia
Numerous Raids Faltered by Deputies and Police
Deputies and sheriff's officers conducted Friday raids but found no liquor violations at any sites. Three individuals appeared in court for allegedly violating prohibitions. Perry Johnson, Jemi son, and Frank Moore faced arraignment with one pleading guilty and paying $50 bond, while the others received continuances. No cases were docketed at police headquarters for liquor law violations.
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Winissina
AIS HP Maceee
Erry. Johnson
Jemison
Frank Moore
Jim
War Tax Murder: Youth Slays Parents in Palatka
In Palatka Florida on September 1 John Muller a German youth confessed to police to killing his mother and father and burying the bodies near their home He reportedly said he killed to get the war tax The bodies were found by search parties last night Muller and his family had come from Germany several years ago
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Associated Press
Palatka
Fla
John Muller
Pestoners
Muller
Pottes
Germany
Governor Grants Eight Week Reprieve In Murder Case
Governor Craig at his home in Asheville granted eight weeks reprieve to Hardy Wiggins and Merritt Miller who faced execution at Raleigh state prison. Lawyers filed a petition seeking time to appeal to the U S Supreme Court on a writ of error arguing a fair trial was not provided. The defendants were convicted of the murder of Phil Phillips in Graham County a year ago.
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Associated
Asheville
N. Cy
Craig
Hardy Wiggits
Merritt Miller
Raleigh
Supreme Court of the United States
Atotrneys
Wiggins and Milleret
Phil Phillips
Graham County
Verdun Region Faces Heavy German Losses Since February
The Verdun sector reports about 100 Germans killed since February 21 and a large number wounded or disabled as the ongoing offensives in the Somme and Verdun areas press on. Allied estimates place total German casualties in the region at hundreds, with fighting intensifying around key towns.
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Verdun
Verdin
Somme
Wilson Urges Senate to Accept Adamson Measure Tie Up Revoked Planned
Washington Sept 1 The House fast tracks the eight hour day bill with a special rule set for a final vote by noon Sunday. President Wilson supports the plan and says it is a settlement with the railway workers. The measure gives the Interstate Commerce Commission power to fix hours of labor and wages for railroad employees with terms subject to later adjustment.
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Asociated Press
Washington
Congress
Brovidin
Wilson
Senate
Interstate Commerce
Mes
State Commerce Commission
Interstate
O Commission
Interstate” Commerce
Organization of Mobile Esvairy Troop Rehearsed
Paragraph outlines mobilization of a troop to be permanently maintained by government support. Captain Gailla notes two horses per man, with recruits kept in readiness for muster in June. Seventy three men are required, with pay and placement awaiting officer deployment next week.
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Gailla
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