City Board tightens influenza rules on fountains and venues
The board of health met in a special session to consider closing or restricting opening hours for fountains, moving picture houses, and crowded gatherings amid a mild influenza outbreak. Drs. Inge Gaines Mickel and Mohr led calls for sterilizers at soda fountains and stricter enforcement, while cases involving coffee and cake sales and ice cream served at tables were dismissed or fined under disputed interpretations of the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
H. T. In
D. H. Gerber
S. H. Kress and Company
D. H. Edington
Gerber
J. N. McAleer
William Howell
Howell's
Candy Kitchen
Howell
RR. H. Smith
Ron Fighert
Thomas
Recorder
Why then gentlemen what are these wannons they are but tubes
In a wartime exchange Marshal Joffre dismissed fears of artillery losses by declaring the big guns mere tubes. Deputies questioned General Acadapariere about material deficiencies as French lines held against the enemy early in the war.
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Marshe Tottre
Paris
Fielen
Acadapariere
Joffre
Standard Telephone Calls Established Nationwide Rates
Postmaster General Burleson orders standard long distance and toll rates to take effect January 21. About 70 percent of current rates will fall, 50 percent rise slightly, with night rates markedly cheaper. Day calls start at 0.614 mills per mile on air line mileage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Burleson
City Recorder Warns Against Fireworks
Hemma Waedin and Otto Hendryx were arrested Sunday for discharging fireworks and dismissed with a warning after arraignment in the recorder's court. The judge ruled fireworks illegal except during Christmas, with an ordinance allowing shooting west of Lawrence Street during the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemma Waedin
Otto Hendryx
Recorder
Recorder’s Court
Lawrence Street
Cawker Steamship Arrives in Pascagoula Port
The steamship Cawker built and launched at Pascagoula Mississippi by Dierks Blodgett Shipbuilding Co arrives in port. The vessel was hauled out on the Henderson Shipbuilding Company marine railway and operates as part of the United States Shipping Board fleet.
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Cawker
Dierks- Blodgett Shipbuilding Company
Pasecagoula
Miss
Henderson Shipbuilding Company
United States Shipping Board
War tolls announced by Italy minister in senate
Rome December 14. Italy's war costs and losses were detailed by the minister of war in the senate. He reported 15 600 officers killed and over 30 000 seriously wounded. He said Italy had more men under arms than any other nation and put the war cost at 54 billion lire with public debt at 4 billion lire by end of October.
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Associated Press
Rome
Station Army
Senate
Italy
Zapelli
Paul Baer Safe in Scotland After Prison Camp
Lieutenant Aviator Paul Baer, Mobiles ace five over Hunland, held in a German prison camp for months, is reported safe in Scotland. A telegram to his father, Mr A. E. Baer, from the adjutant general confirms the return. Moonday afternoon.
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Paul Baer
Hunland
Scotland
A. E. Baer
Air Mail Scouts Land in Mobile from New Orleans
Four airplanes mapping U S government air routes arrived in Mobile from New Orleans, landing in formation at 11 52. Major Albert D Smith commanded the squadron with Maj J K McKee as flight leader and Lieutenants Pyle, Mc Lean, Worthington, and Evans piloting.
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New Orleans
Mobile
United States
Tallahassee
Bay
Annor
Hurtel Avenue
Albert Smith
Theuadron
Albert D. Smith
J. K. McKee
Albert Pyle
H. D. McLean
S. Worthington
J. Evans
P. P. Blanton
W. G. Lewis
Rockwell Field
San Diego
Cal
Ings
Calexico
Phoenix
Agia
Tucson
Campaign to enroll Mobile residents in Red Cross drive
Volunteers canvass Mobile neighborhoods to enroll every man and woman in the American Red Cross for a 1919 membership. The one dollar fee buys a button, Christmas seals, and a flag. The drive aims to fund tuberculosis fights with reports from women workers at the Battle House and men teams led by N. M. Backes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Mercy Organization
Cawthon
N. M. Backes
Ihe Aeroe
Battle House
Jacobson
Mose Jacobson
Harry Crawford
Gayfer
E. M. Bailey
Si Shoe
R. F. Dixon
Barry Bros
James Barry
Richard Fuller
Monk Furniture Company
W. H. Monk, Jr
Hudson Furniture Company
Ralph Hudson
Emile Orlman
Lawrence
Dearborn
Dauphin
R. L. Douglass
Paul Wilson
Arthur Tonsmeire
C. & Lowder
Bienville Hotel
Robert Cherry
Charles Delhomme
North Side
St.Francis
St. Michael
Conception
Claiborne
Harry Moore
J. H Zeinicker
Henry Luscher
John C. White
Peyton
Peyton Norville; Union Sayings Block, W. P. Burgett and James T. Duggan
Bank of Mobile
Joseph Hynde
Harris Partridge
East Side Royal
West Side Water
St Louis
John F. Prout
Ed J. Donahue
Beauregard
Royal
Armstead Christian
St. Joseph
J. J. McMahon
Peter Burke
Monroe Hirshfield
Fritz Norquist
St. Louis
Congress
J. Oliver Starke
Joseph V. Kearns
Joseph F. Bullock
George Linning
P. J. O'Shaughnessy
Price Williams
W. H. Holcombe, Jr
City of . Zimpany
Lee Zimmern, L
Night eiYees
Tee Plant
Muscle Shoals workers strike for wage increase at nitrate plant
Phimbers and streamfitters at government nitrate plant No. 2 Muscle Shoals walked out for higher wages from 87 1 2 cents to 1.25 dollars per hour. A union call followed government test week rulings. Carpenters electricians iron workers and sheet metal workers in the area planned meetings and potential strikes.
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Associated Press
Sheepfield
Als
Phimbers Ang Streamfitters
Muscle Shoals
Wee Gente
Biloxians in Boat May Be Lost at Sea
Biloxi youths Murray Humphries and Warren Ateguard left Biloxi on Saturday in a 16 foot motor launch. A engine failure and a northwest wind likely left them marooned on nearby islands or drowned when the boat capsized. Fort Morgan has been asked to send a search boat.
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Biloxi
Miss
Murray Humphries
Warren Ateguard
Ifport
Ageregaard
First National Bank
Humphries
Fort.Morgan
Soldiers regret armistice signing story from Paris
A U S division veteran describes a five mile march into a village where 200 Germans relaxed smoking pipes. The prisoners learned the armistice was signed as Americans began rounding them up, provoking disbelief among the German group and prompting a Red Cross remark about the mood.
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Paris
Aross
Paria
Red Cross
Child Hit by Taxi Leaves 5 Year Old Hurt
Five year old Wilson Williams was struck by a taxi on Broad and Delaware streets. He required surgery after the Sunday accident at his home. Driver Wiley Humphreys was charged with reckless driving. witnesses say he braked quickly to avoid running over the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Williams
Dekaware
Wiley Humphreys
Humphreys
Broad
Delaware
Wilson Clemenceau Agree On Key Peace Topics In Paris
Reports from Paris say President Wilson and Premier Clemenceau are in near perfect accord on the main questions to be discussed at the peace conference. Wilson praised Clemenceau’s character and indicated common views with France on vital issues shaping the postwar settlement.
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Associated Press
Paris
Wilson
Clemenceau
United States
France
Array of kings to view great parade in Paris
Paris date line reports a grand Allied parade under the Arc de Triomphe. The royal and supreme leaders of England Italy Belgium Serbia Romania Greece and the U S president Wilson will join the gathering. Also represented are the Mikado and several republics of South America China and Portugal.
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Daeeeree Association
Paris
England
Italy
Belgium
Serbia
Rumania
Greece
Wilson
South America
China
Portugal
Catalonia Moves to Secede Amid Civil Unrest
Premier Roma nones called a cabinet meeting in Madrid to urge the king sign a decree dissolving parliament as Catalonia faces deadly clashes. A socialist rally in Barcelona backed Catalonia as a democratic republic with one dead and six injured. Similar Basque protests erupted in Bilbo.
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Associated Press
Madrhid
Romanones
Catalonia
Repu En Meres
Barna
Bilhos
Residence Damaged by Afternoon Fire in Harrisburg
A two story frame dwelling at the southeast corner of Hamilton and State streets was badly damaged by fire shortly after 1 20 oclock Monday afternoon. The blaze was attributed to a defective fuse and caused about 1200 dollars in damage.
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Hamilton and
State Streets
Boy Who Rode Blind Tagged by Police in New Orleans
Albert Battie, 14, of 1421 Monroe Street, New Orleans, was picked up near the O and K station Monday afternoon and turned over to the Boys' Detention Home. He rode the northbound No. 4 train from New Orleans at 4:30 AM in the blind baggage without being molested.
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Albert
Battie
Monroe Street
New Orleans
William McCarron
Road to Concrete Yard Hurts Plant Operations
Sidney H. s works manager of the Fred T. concrete shipbuilding plant notes Conception Street access from Mobile is rough causing inefficiency. He quit after paying 80 cents per hour to keep four automobiles in repair, highlighting street conditions as a barrier to industry. The piece cites public pressure prompting authorities to improve access to Mobile Shipbuilding in Company facilities.
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Sidney H. S
Fred T. Concrete Shipbuilding
Conception Street
Mobile
Lane
St.’ Stephens
Chickasaw
South Royal Street
Mobile Shipbuilding In
Patrol System Rejected by Mobile County Revenue Board
Mobile County revenue and road commissioners voted 4 to 1 to retain the existing road maintenance plan for six months and rejected the patrol system. Cooks’ wages were cut to 2.50 a day and six cooks capped. a drainage issue near Springhill and Florida avenues was addressed with a promised wood road upgrade. Dr. Ward replaced resigning member A G Ward and joined the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Ward
C. Green
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Mobile County
Treen
Meladyen
Ward
Mreed
Bran
Satsumas
Mobile
Springhill
Florida Avenues
McLaney
Henderson
Charles Green
J. D. Hagan
Hagan
Dr. Ward
Florida Liquor Dealer Wins Temporary Injunction
Judge William B. Sheppard granted a writ preventing the American Express Company from blocking shipment of intoxicants into dry Florida. The order lasts until January 1 when statewide prohibition takes effect, declaring the Florida legislature’s December 4 act unconstitutional reactivating the quart a month law.
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Jackson
William B. Sheppard
United States
John M. Nelson
Tampa
American Express Company
Orid
Florida
Italy Will Not Demobilize Soldiers Says Premier
Rome December 16 Premier Orlando told the senate Italy cannot demobilize a single man and must keep all war material intact. He said difficulties remain and repatriation for damages is outside discussion. He noted President Wilson’s principles preclude traditional indemnity, but Italy may follow common Allied reparations policies. A commission was appointed to fix Italy's damages.
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Associated Press
Paris
Wilson
Clemenceau
Murat
Marcel Hutin
Echo de Paris
Victor Emanuel
Italy
Treves
Rome
Orlando
Senate
Convict Recaptured After Escape From Mississippi Peni Tentiar y
Joe Stinson also known as Jack Martin abducted escaped from the state penitentiary in Jackson Mississippi while serving a year for arson. He was recaptured Monday afternoon under escort by traveling sergeant J K Prigdeon who led the arrest.
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Joe Stinson
Jack Martin
Jackson
Miss
J. K. Prigdeon
Two City Firemen Held On Warrants
Clifford Parham and Gerald Parham are city fire department members arrested by Deputy Sheriff Mose Bernstein on warrants charging trespass after warning and using abusive language at Luverne Crenshaw County. The warrants were sworn about 11 months ago and issued by Justice of the Peace J. M. Pollard of Luverne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Parham
Gerald Parham
Mose Bernstein
Tespass
Luverne
Crenshaw
Justice of the Peace
J. M. Pollard
Dutch Fear Allies May Cause Trouble Unless He Departs
Amsterdam December 16. The Telegraaf reports former German Emperor William II has refused to leave Holland after officials warned his continued presence could bring serious difficulties. He was told that his departure would be welcomed by the Dutch government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
William Hohenzollern
Telegraaf
le Holland
Holland
Baugh Resigns From Southern League Presidency
R H Baugh resigns as president of the Southern Association of Baseball Clubs at a league meeting in Birmingham. John D Martin to succeed him as president, with Clyde Shropshire among candidates. directors debate shorter seasons and a payroll cap of 14 players and 2600 salary limit. A committee is formed to reorganize the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
R. H. Baugh
Southern Association of Baseball Clubs
Tonger
Baugh
Qusineas
John D. Martin
Memphis
Raich
Clyde Shropshire
Nashvile Club
Mr. Baugh
Ciub
Chattanooga
Cantrell
Euan Nustwitte
Challen
Bite
Mobile Shipyard Plans Expansion on New Land
Mobile Shipbuilding Company bought a sixteen acre tract south of its yard for 125000 to erect steel ship and machinery plants. The Brittons, now leading the firm, aim to build steel ships for private clients and fulfill twelve steel steamers contracted for the U S Shipping Board. Wooden ships will be phased out as four steel vessels already begin, with government demand pushing yards to maximize speed and efficiency.
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Warrior River
Cordova
Ala
Mobile
Coal Fields
New Orleans
McAdoo
Mobile Shipbuilding Companies
All Alabama
Birmingham
South
W. D. Nesbitt
Mobile Shipbuilding Company
Brittons
Kelly-Atkinson Company
U. S. Shipping Board
Mobile Commonecy
U. S. Auipping Board
Gulf Atlantic
General Wilectric Company
Japan Watches American Financing in China
Tokyo dispatch notes Japan monitors U S activity in China. The Nichi Nichi reports a proposed Chefoo to Weihsien railroad may be financed by Americans, though Chefoo Chamber of Commerce denies it. It says Lungkow port construction is by an American syndicate and warns over/watch American arms in Shantung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rise Association
TOKIO
Japan
China
Nichi Nichi
Chefoo
Weihsien
Shantung
Chefoo Chamber of Commerce
Lungkow
Aries
Poland Breaks Ties With Germany Says Warsaw Telegram
The telegram from Warsaw reports Poland has severed relations with Germany, received in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Amsterdam
Poland
Germany
Berlin
Arsaw
Hamburg sailors council threatens to sink ships over control demand
A Hamburg sailors council demands control of the merchant marine and warns it will sink ships if not granted. Berlin dispatch to Berlingske Tidende reports the council says financing should be borne by ship owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Hamburg
Berlin
Berlingske Tidende
Council
Bolshevik Ambassador Joffe Reported Back in Germany
A Breslau dispatch says Adolph Joffe, Russia's ambassador expelled in November for bolshevist activity, bribed soldiers and workers to re-enter Germany and plans to attend today's soldiers and workers council meeting in Berlin, despite the Ebert cabinet's warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Adolph Joffe
Germany
Breslau
Ebert
Russia
Samana
Matcho
Red Cross Opens National Membership Drive
The American Red Cross launched a national membership campaign with chapters nationwide planning house to house canvassing through December 23. Officials aim to increase current membership to support the peace time program aiding distressed people worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Wee, iv
American Red Cross
Dunkirk Bombarded Repeatedly by Guns and Air Attacks
Paris reports Dunkirk suffered 177 shellings and four Zeppelin raids with 366 alarms that did not result in attacks. The bombardment included long range shells and naval fire. Four hundred twenty four people were wounded.
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Paris
Dunkirk
Captain Ty Cobb Back in the States Arrives on Leviathan
Ty Cobb, serving as a captain in a chemical warfare unit, has returned to the United States arriving today aboard the American transport Leviathan. Also returning is Johnnie Pyvets, formerly with the Knights of Columbus, who came back on the Lorraine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Ty Cobbs
Leviathan
Johnnie Pyvets
Knights of Columbus
France
Lorraine
Ship Company Sued for $15,000 Damages
Alex Taylor, a former employee of Murnan Shipbuilding Company, filed suit in the circuit on Monday for $15,000. He alleges personal injuries from August 5 when a falling sheet permanently injured his right arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Taylor
Murnan Shipbuilding Company
Dad
Troops Leave France for America in Wake of War
Washington says four transports carrying American troops depart France for the United States. The ships named include the Persia Mary Carillo and others, returning units join the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
America
Associated Press
Washington
Mary
Carillo
Auto theft arrests lead to fines for three men
J. M. Scott James P. Stallworth and Harry Crawford were arrested Sunday for issues with automobiles and fined ten dollars or ten days by Monday. Motorcycle Officer Cuff Adkins led the arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Scott
James P. Stallworth
Harry Crawford
Cuff Adkins
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Mississippi
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Charleston
TY Cobb
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