Commission Plans Big Port Meeting On October 12
The Mobile lighthouse board votes to invite railroad officials, property owners, shippers and others to a conference with Captain B. B. Dory on authentic ranges for guiding pilots over Mobile bar. The Napierian grounding is reviewed and Pilot Cook cleared of blame.
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B. B. Dory
Eighth
Mobile
Harbor Commission
Napierian
Mirk le Blanc
Mobile Space
Joe Cook
Joseph Norville
Cook
Dory
Pilot Cook
Rk. V. Taylor
Pele
Eee Ree
Cigs
Pilots' Troubles Before Harbor Board Again
The State Harbor Commission again refused to intervene in the Mobile Bay and Bar Pilots' Association dispute. Pilot Dennis Smith, unable to perform duties at the lower bay, was noted as unfit. The committee proposed five pilots at the city end, Dr. Ward urged raising to six.
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Mobile Bay and Bar Pilots’ Association
State Harbor Commission
A. G. Ward
Dennis Smith
Lower Bay
British Thrust on Somme Front Reports Two German Trenches
London reports a new Allied push on the Somme line between Flers and Martinpuich netting two German trench lines on a mile stretch. British forces advance toward Baume while repelling German waves against French positions between Rancourt and Priez farm. En route to Monastir, Entente artillery intensifies near Florina and Doiran, with British ships shelling near Neohori.
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London
Somme
Flers
Martinpuich
Baume
Fliers
Mobile gets big push to lure Western tourists
General Agent Rudolph of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad says Mobile will be heavily advertised in West and Northwest papers this fall and winter to attract TM More tourists and settlers. He notes ads in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, the Dakotas, Montana, Washington and streetcar systems in major Western centers. He cites the campaign as already bringing results with the slogan Mobile the Key hole Through Which All Tourists Must Travel.
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Mobile
Rudolph
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Montamaet
Washington
Mobilian
St. Louis
Fruit Stand Owner Fined for Denying Health Inspection
Perry Arfono proprietor of a fruit store at Cedar and Monroe streets faced charges after he allegedly drew a knife on Dr. G. E. Taylor a city health official who sought to inspect the premises for sanitary compliance. Arfono was arrested and fined six dollars by Justice Edington.
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Perry Arfono
Cedar
Monroe Streets
G. E. Taylor
City Board of Health
Health Board
Dipping Vats Totals Rising in Mobile County This Week
Ten new dipping vats were completed in Mobile county this week. Dr W J Selkin, in charge, announced that ten more are under construction and will open soon. Locations include Hallmon at Buck s Crossing Ben Hamilton Grand Bay Vis Da vis St Elmo Reed 21 Mile Bluff Robert Hamilton West Grand Bay Tom Tivers Mt Vernon Magnane Willees Tanner s Ferry Arthur Bushard St Elmo Ben Deakle Grand Bay.
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Mobile County
Tom Tivers
Mt. Vernon
Magn
Willees Tanner
Erry
Toad Arthur
Bushard
St. Elmo
Ben Deakle
Grand Bay
Mobile Pilots Hold Annual Meeting and Election
The Mobile Bay and Bar Pilots' Association will hold its annual meeting this afternoon at the association office. Routine business including election of officers will be on the agenda.
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Mobile Bay and Bar Pilots’ Ass
Mobile Public Schools Readied for October Opening
Mobile city and county schools prepare to begin the new season October 2 with an expected five percent enrollment rise. Nine city kindergartens are expanding. the High School conducts autumn examinations September 25 at 9 a.m. in Barton Academy. School buildings have been repaired and are in first class condition. storm damage has been fully addressed. Teacher assignments have shifted with some transfers between schools.
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Mobile City
Mobile High School
Barton Academy
Liquor Condemnation Hearings Set Amid Seizures
A Friday afternoon session in the inferior criminal court will hear 109 liquor condemnation cases arising from two months of seizures by Sheriff W. H. Holcombe and deputies. The court will issue orders for parties to show cause why the liquor should be destroyed. Chief Deputy Holcombe noted about half of the condemned liquor is valued at around 1,000 dollars.
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Inferior Criminal Court
W. H. Holcombe
W. H. Holcombe, Jr
Excursion Planned from Mobile to New Orleans
Passenger Agent H. Geron announced that the Louisville and Nashville will operate an excursion from Mobile to New Orleans on Sunday October 1. The trip will depart Mobile early Sunday morning with tickets allowing return Sunday night and Monday night.
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H. Geron
Louisville and Nashville
Mobile
Orleans
Judge Browne Sues Cont Beneficial for Contract Break
Judge Samuel B Browne filed in circuit court alleging breach of contract by Continental Beneficial. He seeks $5,000 arising from the Rights of Honor order put in receivership seven months ago, claiming repudiation of a litigator's agreement.
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Samuel B. Browne
Circuit
Continental Beneficial
National Guards Ordered to Border Duty
Washington reports new deployment of National Guard units to the border as Troop A from Kansas and Troop B from Wisconsin are assigned to border duty amid ongoing security considerations.
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Washington
National Guard
Kansas
Wisconsin
Thanks to Detectives for Courtesies in Goyena Search
A letter of thanks from New Orleans detectives who aided in the search for Charles Goyena, a Guatemalan wanted on highway robbery charges, has been received by Chief J. W. Evanaa of the Crescent City police department.
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New Orleans
Charles Goyena
J. W. Evanaa
Crescent City
Greek Assimatos Sunk in September Lloyds Report
Sunk near Kavogi on September 22 as per a Lloyds report. The Greek vessel Assimatos went down in stormy seas and the crew were landed safely. A steamer of 2,598 tons gross was last reported at Kavogi on August 17.
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London
Seri
Assimatos
Sep Gonder
Lloyds
Kavyogi Eas Es Deus
Railroad Revenues Cross Billion Mark for First Time
The year ended June 30 1916 shows net operating revenues of 1 176 804 001 dollars per mile 5134 up from 1913 4231. The average mileage was 229 229 in 1916 and 221 829 in 1913. Compared with 1915 the current year adds 308 390 025 dollars 16 9 percent per mile. expenses rose 388 867 393 dollars 8 3 percent per mile. In the south net revenues grew 44 6 percent.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Railway Age Gazette
Bailey defends Birmingham delegates over farm loan bank seat
E. M. Bailey president of the Mobile Chamber replies to charges in the Birmingham Age Herald that Birmingham was slighted in the farm loan bank site vote. He says Birmingham delegates were treated fairly and recounts proceedings from the start, noting Wells of Birmingham said it did not hurt Birmingham.
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Birmingham Age
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery
Birmingham
E. M. Bailey
Bailey
Wells
Allies Retreat in Panic From Von Mackensen
In the Somme region the Entente claims a French star thrust opening a massive push. The British report two trench lines captured as Teutonic legions suffer, while panic drives retreat in the Doa theater amid rapid movements and encirclement by advancing ports forces.
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Associated Press
London
Doa
Execu
New Chief for Canada First in Allied War Update
The report states six day battle ended with Allied victory over German Bulgarian and Turkish forces. A potential German win could threaten Romanian Russian efforts to protect the Constanza to Tchernavoda rail link. Carpathian fighting sees Russian forces capture Smotrec peak. page continues.
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Een
Constanza
Black Sea
Tchernavoda
Danube
Russia
Rumania
Netanza
Eorhteushecheekavetn
Carpathians
Smotrec
Charge of Birmingham unfairness challenged in letter
A letter argues the charge that Birmingham was treated unfairly is unfounded and based on the case’s merits. It urges correction to avoid harming Birmingham Mobile relations and Alabama interests.
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Birmingham
Bailey
Birmingham Mobile
Mobile
Alabama
Petitions Urge President to Curb Food Costs in NYC
Petitions calling for a special session of Congress to curb rising food prices and embargo exports were distributed to about 30,000 retail grocers bakers and small dealers in New York. Organizers aim to sign 1 000 000 consumers as the movement spreads nationwide led by the bakers association.
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Associated Press
New York
Pres
Congress
Er ‘Bakers . Association
Deece
Bakers Plan National Advance After Conference in Chicago
The advance follows a conference of bakers from across the country held in Chicago. Other bakers are expected to follow.
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Opice
Tts
Cox Gate
Aadieh
Sirian
Chicago
Cigars Expected to Cost More as Prices Rise
New York report states several tobacco trade manufacturers announce price increases on cigars due to higher costs for raw materials and wages. The rise will affect consumers, jobbers, and retailers as producers justify the higher pricing.
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Associated Press
New York
Lansing denies friction among party advisers
Secretary Lansing today denounced reports that he and President Wilson's advisers argued over retaliatory trade legislation. He said the State Department's views on the measures were not ready for discussion and no enforcement decision had been made. Some officials suspect parts of the bill may be doubtful legally and unenforceable.
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Associated. Press
la Today
Dent Wilson
Britain
State Department
Lansing
Department
Weather Forecast For Mobile And Vicinity
In Mobile and nearby areas the forecast calls for fair skies with mild temperatures. Expect light winds and no significant precipitation as dry conditions continue through the period.
Police Prepare for General Strike After New York Rises
In New York City 700,000 union workers face a possible general strike as threats of unrest surge. Mayor Mitchell vows to use civil and military power to curb violence while 8,700 patrol officers guard transit routes and elevated lines amid brick and bottle attacks injuring several passengers.
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Associated Press
New York
Mitchell
New Greek Cabinet Accused by Times as Puppet Coalition
The Times editorial warns the new Greek cabinet is a collection of puppets and intriguers. It says the ministers were selected to thwart the entente and jeopardize Greece’s position in the alliance.
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Associated Press
London
the Times
Entente
Greece
Father and Daughter Die in Auto Wreck Near Vicksburg
In Vicksburg Mississippi on September 22 Miss Gertrude Chichester of Edwards died from a skull fracture after a car driven by her father T A Chichester was struck by an Alabama and Vicksburg train at a crossing near Smith Station. The father died of internal injuries. Four other occupants survived with injuries.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Gertrude Chichester
Edwards
Misa
T. A. Chichester
Chichester
Alabama
Georgia
Clemmie Chélmery
Ethiyn Luster
Enforced Arbitration Plan Delayed By State Hearings
The plan announced by M. J. Regan of the state board of arbitration was temporarily abandoned at today’s hearings. A Monday hearing was postponed and the question will be taken up at a state industrial commission meeting on Tuesday.
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M. J. Regan
State Board of Arbitration
Ich
State Industrial Commission
President Wilson to speak at Indiana Road Day event
President Wilson has accepted an invitation to address Indianapolis on October 12 for Highway Day tied to the Indiana centennial observance. Governor Ralston and Governor McCormick announced the plan, stating the address will be nonpartisan.
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Indiamepolis
Bert
Wilson
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ralston Frannce McCormick
U S Withdraw From Philippines Would Risk Japanese Entry
Bishop Charles H. Brent warned in Newport that if the United States pulled out of the Philippines Japan might take control in self defense. He argued a U S protective presence under the flag was essential to deter aggression and maintain regional stability.
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Newport
Charles, H. Brent
Episcopal Church
Philippine Islands
United States
Japan
United Susie
De Facto Troops Pursue Main Body With Caveats
Report claims Generals Bell and Funston pursue the main body while caveats arise. The piece notes accusations of a tissue of lies and mentions an English casualty linked to sheltering two in flight. Carranzistas reportedly resist, with chaotic details and unclear sequence amid the house confrontation.
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Renee
House of the Ee
Villera Raid Claim Amid Confusion Across Front
An Associated Press summary quotes general statements about a Villera raid near Jacinto Trevino with claims of looting and falsehoods. The report notes no ammunition or cannons found and mentions Villistas abandoning the captured scene as artillery forced them back.
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Villera
Jacinto Trevino
Two plead guilty and pay fines in dry law cases
Chris Andrews and Osores pleaded guilty Friday to violations of prohibition law and each paid a $50 fine. Other docketed cases include Albert Sims, Windom, Jim Stewart, and several others, with delays requested for some. Deputies reported raids on soft drink stands suspected of illegal liquor, tied to county jail docket entries.
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Chris Andrews
Osores
Albert
Sims
Windom
Jim Stewart
Ge. Do
B. F. Cody
A. D. da Wells
William Mack
James Davis
Levi Collins
Apardons
F. L. Giblin
Frank Sta
Joy
Destree Law
Nan
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