Alabama Shippers Meet in Montgomery on Freight Rates
The Alabama Shippers Association meetings set for Montgomery at 11 AM to discuss revising state freight rates. Attendees include Lucien Loeb and W D Nesbitt with others from Mobile Birmingham and Dothan. They will decide actions on possibly postponing the Alabama Public Service Commission hearing set for January 16.
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Alabama Shippers’ Association
Montgomery
R. G. Cobb
Mobile Chamber of Te
Ase
Shipping Association of
Lucien Loeb
W. D. Bellingrath
Mobile
S. A. Stapleton
Dothan
C. R. Bell
Anniston
W. D. Nesbitt
Birmingham
Alabama Public Service Commission
Alabama
Georgia
Aecor Inter
War Purchases Discussed at Allied Council Meeting
Paris January 2 Allied Council for War Purchases chaired by Oscar T Crosby reviewed US material supplies for allied and neutral governments. Attendees included Bonar Law Austen Chamberlain Buckmaster Nitti Klotz Clementel Loucheur Cravath and Crosby with Cravath as US legal adviser. Session to be continued tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Paris
Oscar T. Crosby
United States Treasury
Inter-Allied Council For War Purchases
Legion of Honor
United States
Great Britain
Bonar Law
J. Austen Chamberlain
India
Lord Buckmaster
Italy
Francesco Nitti
Treasury
France
Louie Klotz
Finance
Etienne Clementel
Louis Loucheur
Crosby
Paul D. Cravath
Italians Win At Zenson in New Year War Victory
Italian forces claimed the first victory of the new year as they forced a breakthrough along a defensive line from Lake Garda to the Adriatic. The AP war summary notes strengthening positions and Italian advances in the theater.
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Washington
Associated Press
Lake Gardia
Adriatic
Pennsylvania Railroad Cuts Passenger Service to Boost Freight
The Pennsylvania Railroad cancelled 104 trains including the Congressional Limited to clear lines for freight. Only one parlor car may run on any day train across the system. Baltimore and Ohio will alternate with Pennsylvania for service between New York and Washington.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Today
Congressional Limited
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
The
New York
Washington
Bolsheviks Break Off Brest-Litovsk Peace Talks
Telegraph dispatch from Petrograd reports the Bolshevik government ended Brest-Litovsk negotiations with Germany over Poland and Lithuania. The Izvestia article says German concessions failed under pressure from below and notes a belief Russia will seek peace on its own terms within a world revolution. Continued coverage promised on Page Seven.
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London
Brest-Litovsk
Poland
Lithuania
Carrisons
Izvesten
Pamce
Gossia
Hoover summoned before Senate Sugar Board
Herbert Hoover testified before a Senate investigating committee about his early actions to calm Cuban cane-field strikes to protect U S sugar supplies. He said the state department asked him to help settle labor troubles in Cuba and that a representative was sent to Cuba to meet the government. Senator Lodge led the examination as Chairman Reed was absent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Senate
Europe
State Department
Cuba
Hoover
Senator Lodge
Reed
American troops to be rushed to Europe under new allied plan
Report from the war council outlines key results affecting the United States. It calls for extensive U S participation, a systematic shipping program, and faster dispatch of fighting forces to Europe with reduced delays in transit and equipage.
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Washington
Europe
Pw Biten
United States
America
Allied War Council
Pats
United ‘States
Rattner Burglary Charged to Dubner in Police Warrant
Simon Dubner former S. Rattner clerk faced larceny charges for twelve trousers and two suits. He waived in recorder court after being arrested near Commerce and St Francis with a box of clothes. Police recovered more Rattner store items at Dubner's home. bond set at $500. Detective Desmond linked Dubner to a December burglary at S. Rattner store.
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Simon Dubner
S. Rattner
Circuit Court
Recorder’s Court
Ner
Noble and
Hester
Merce
St. Francis Streets
R. Rattner
Royal Street
Dubner
Michael Desmond
Robin Appointed Leader at Marine School
Captain T F Robin, assistant instructor at the United States School of Navigation, assumed duties at the federal building this morning. He succeeds Captain Robert from Canada, who remains in Mobile awaiting assignment. Robin described the climate as favorable and noted Wilson’s continued presence in Mobile as an experienced sailor accustomed to orders.
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T. F. Robin
United States School of Navigation
Federal Building
Alfred Wilson
Robert
Canada
Io Wilson
Mobile School of Naviore
Mobile
Questionnaires Mailed By City and County Boards
Two city boards and the county board began active operations to mail questionnaires to registrants under the second call for troops. Numbers 1782 to 1918 were sent this morning, with more to follow in the next ten days as they complete their quotas.
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Incline
Andi
Emis
Two Mobilians Enter Naval Service
Two mobilian individuals are set to leave for naval service early, heading toward Lapeer to join the fleet. The move reflects local families contributing to national defense and marks a notable shift for the community.
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Mobilians
Tomero Meres
Naval
Fires devastate downtown Norfolk as three blazes hit
Marines and sailors guard the down town district of Norfolk as three fires destroy five major buildings. Firemen report one dead, four seriously hurt, and many injured while cold hamstrings efforts and rumors of bombs prompt heightened security and a protective cordon around the business area.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Riser
Portsmouth
Suffolk
Charles McCoy
Elizabeth River
Bay
Camp Stuart
Granby Theater
Monticello
Lenox
Germans Among Those Held for Investigation
More than twenty suspects were arrested during the day and night with about a dozen later released. Two men identified as Hugo Schmidt and H. K. Lessing were held for further investigation. Downtown venues including theaters and pool rooms were closed, and naval personnel on furlough were ordered back to help guard the fire swept zone.
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Hugo Schmidt
H. K. Lessing
Munitions Plant Damaged by Mysterious Fire in Harrisburg
Fire of unknown origin ripped through the Harrisburg Pipe and Pipe Bending Co plant early today, damaging the facility and destroying hundreds of shells for the government. A blast preceded the fire, but officials say investigators have not yet linked it to incendiaries.
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Harrisburg
Italians Hold Piave Front as Winter Snow Halts Reinforcement
Italian forces maintain firm control along the Piave with a strong flank from Asiago to the Brenta and Monte Tomba. The enemy responds mainly with artillery while weather and snow disrupt Austro German movement, and a British defense repels a raid near Loos on the Western Front.
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Eer
Yenson
Piave
Asiago
Brenta
Monte Tomba
Alps
Ypres
Cambrai
Verdun
Loos
Six German Planes Destroyed by French Air Action
Paris Jan 2. Official announcement states six German airplanes were put out of action yesterday by the French. Artillery duels continue at several points on the front with no large infantry actions reported.
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Paris
All States Receive Federal Vocational Education Grants
Washington January 2 Every state in the union has been granted an allotment from the federal vocational education fund to promote vocational training. States will match federal dollars with state funds in total about 1,650,000 dollars. The board is rushing training for draft age men and has set up free schools in partnership with the war department. Funds will train teachers in agriculture trade and industry and special courses.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Vocational Education Fund
Federal Vocational Education Board
Board
War Department
Agriculture, Trade and Industry
37 Point Rise in Spot Cotton Market
Spot cotton closed 37 points higher at 30.50 cents per pound, with 244 bales traded and a firm tone. Market sources could not confirm a cause but rumors of peace were thought to influence the move from 36.13 cents at year end.
Cabbage Survives Freeze With Little Damage In Mobile County
Mr. Thomas Kaver, operator of a large Mobile county truck farm near the Gulf Coast Fair grounds, reports cabbage withstood the freezing weather with only slight damage. He expected ruin Sunday morning but findings show minimal impact, with similar conditions noted across the county.
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Thomas Kaver
Mobile County
Gulf Coast Fair Grounds
Kaver
Weather forecast for Washington January 2
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Thursday with gradual temperature changes. Winds light, skies clear, and no precipitation expected.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wage Increase Begins for County Employees
County road workers see pay hikes after the December 17 order by the board of revenue and road commissioners. Foremen at the convict camp gain from 55 to 65 cents per hour while the superintendent receives a monthly raise, effective Tuesday.
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Board’of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Strange blast rattles Tennessee towns. meteor theory eyed
A bright sky flash followed by a loud explosion shook Chattanooga and nearby towns. Police and press investigated but offered no definite cause, with some sighting a meteor as a possible explanation. Bell Telephone reports in Tennessee towns noted a shock but could not locate the source.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Knoxville
Bell Telephone
Infanta
Unay
Ny Town
Maryville
Kingsport
Mascot
Shooting stars explain fireball and meteorite impact
Washington dated January 2 reports Dr Merrill a curator at the national museum describing a meteor event. He notes an intense light and loud noise as a shooting star enters the atmosphere and breaks the earth causing cracking explosions. He adds meteors can travel far beyond visible points and vary in size from a few pounds to many tons.
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Washington
Jan
I. oPrill
Tional Museum
Sue
Merrill
Petains New Year Message Opens Soldiers of Legislatures in 3 States
Reports from Annapolis Boston Albany Paris outline New Year sessions and General Petain's New Year order to French troops urging persistence and unity with Allied nations. Maryland and New York legislatures begin 90 day and 1918 sessions amid war measures. Governor McCall to be inaugurated. Whitman delivers annual message.
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Petain
Boston
Massachusetts Oe
McCall
Albany
N. Y
New York
Charles 8. Whitman
Associated Press
Paris
Jat
Fieré
France
United States
Fire Department Responds to Four Tuesday Calls
The city fire department answered four calls on Tuesday afternoon for small fires. Incidents included slight roof sparks at 422 South Royal Street owned by M L Campbell and occupied by William Flannagan, a grass fire at the northeast corner of Kentucky and streets, and roof sparks at 567 Washington Street belonging to William Kelly. A further roof spark incident occurred at 251 White Street owned by an unnamed party.
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South Royal Street
M. L. Campbell
Iilam Flannagan
Kentucky
Wikingon Street
William Kelly
Bea
Unclear Work Note In U S Steel Con Department
Fragmentary text references Toucan Mr A B Davenport of the con department at U S Steel and a commissary, but details and context are missing.
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A. B. Davenport
Con Department
U. S. Steel Cortion
Eka E
Detective Force Reorganized by Police Chief O Bhaugnessy
The detective branch was rearranged by Police Chief P. J. O Bhaugnessy. Murphys shifts moved to day, Lacey to night, while Curtin and Desmond switch to day duty. The new lineup lists Murphy as chief with Michael Touart, Robert Holmes, C. Berge, Wight Joseph Phillips, Ed Dawson and others on duty.
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Police Department
P. J. O'Bhaugnessy
Murphy and Lacey
Curtin
Desmond
Miran Eee
Urphy
Eeh
Michael En Touart
Robert Holmes
C. Ke Berge Wight
Joseph Phillips
Ed. Dawson
German Fisherman Arrested Under Alien Laws
Herman Konig, a German fisherman, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Detective Stephen Touart for alleged violation of the press proclamation prohibiting aliens from entering certain prohibited areas near Helavest according to the report.
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Herman Konig
Stephen Touart
General Sibert to command southeastern department, reassignment noted
Major General William L. Sibert, back from France, will head the southeastern department. General Duvall and Hoyle also return to the retired list after emergency recalls. General Harris and General Mann described in context of department leadership changes as wartime adjustments continue.
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Associated Press
Washington
William L. Sibért
France
Southeastern Department
Lion Joni x
Inouk Ge
New York
Aycaleves
Death sentences for five more in Houston riots
Five of the Negroes tried by the final court martial in the Houston riots have been sentenced to be hanged, Major General Buckman announced. Private Babe Collier, Thomas McDonald, Jamesee Joseph Smith, and Albert D. Wright, all of Company I, 24th United States Infantry, are among those condemned. Executions will be stayed pending review by President Wilson. Three others were given ten years at Leavenworth and seven years each.
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San Antonio
Houston
Buckman
Babe” Collier
Thomas McDonald
Jamesee Joseph Smith
Albert D. D. Wright
Company. I
24Th
United States Infantry
Wilson
Leavenworth
District Board Convenes to Review Army Exemption Claims
The Southern District of Alabama district board met at the federal building at 2 PM to organize for a session dedicated to examining questionnaires claiming exemption from military service. Secretary Dr. John J. Piewsell of Mobile will oversee operations as daily sessions proceed. About twenty questionnaires are on hand, with some returned to local boards for improper completion, likely causing occasional delays.
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District Board
Southern District of Alabama
Federal
Bears
Pgge Ae
Shelley
Arekowr
John J. Piewsell
Mobile
County Board Passes On Monthly Bills
The Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners met in regular session and passed pay rolls and bills. President A. G. Ward presided with Commissioners Green, McFadyen, Bolton, and Whatley present. They discussed rights of way for Telegraph road improvements west of Mount Vernon but took no action.
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Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
A. G. Ward
Charles Green
Finley McFadyen
Joseph ©. Bolton
Reuben Whatley
Telegraph Road
West Mount Vernon
Van Duzer Confesses Desertion in Local Arrest
Clarence J. Van Duzer of Westfield Mass is arrested on a Tuesday afternoon at the foot of Eslava street by Detective Touart. He admits he is a deserter from a Massachusetts unit and has been away about twenty days.
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Clarence J. van Duzer
Westfield
Mass
Eslava Street
Touart
Massachusetts
Eee
van Deesee
van ‘S
Conference findings praise mutual aid and aims for joint action
The report notes gratified government by conference results showing mutual help and agreed actions. It highlights that the 54 measures were reached for full operation, intended to boost efforts by states and allies against Germany and Austria-Hungary.
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Dbim
Akipentnet
Germany
Austria-Hur
Poincare and British Ruler Exchange New Year Greetings
From Paris comes a dispatch recapping New Year greetings between King George and President Poincare. The exchange touched on France's strength and the aim of a victorious strategy, with both leaders expressing confidence in final success and improved relations.
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Poincare
Associated Press
Ottawa
Paris
George
France
Blying
Tie Secures Southern Development Company Deal
A partnership with Southern Development Company is reported, linking in a station wagon described as an auto Linsatary o f Nusbaum with a date around May.
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Zenson
Petrograd
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Inter- Allied Council
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Robin
Marine School
Marine Guard
Virginia
Still
Tennessee City
Nooga
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Baltimore
Maryland
Pts
Congress
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Detective
Srk
Dunaire
Vburdines
Army Department
van Duzer
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