Final plans for W C A war work campaign outlined
At a Battle House luncheon a 70 worker meeting finalized the plan for Mobile’s war work drive by the YWCA. General Chairman Wright urged raising beyond the $6,000 minimum, noting $1,500 to $2,000 more is needed to meet new duties and industrial expansion. The two division teams will canvass 50 Mobile residents each.
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Rs W. C.A
Battle House
Wright
Woman's Committee
John E. Mitchell
Mobile
Itn
Work Council
Red Cross
France
Russia
Supreme Court Upholds Selective Service Act
The Supreme Court unanimously sustains the constitutionality of the draft act. Chief Justice White notes most appeals cite imaginary issues. cases from New York Ohio Minnesota and Georgia cover register failures and related charges. Some defendants receive prison terms and fines while conspiracies to thwart the law await future consideration.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
White
Congress
New York
Ohio
Minnesota
Georgia
Louis Kramer
Morris Kebe Goldman
Alexander Bergman
Meyer Graubard
Kramer
Becker
Emma Goldman
Berkman
Graubard
Charles E. Ruthenberg
Albert Wagenknecht
Charles Baker
Federal District Court
Alphonse J. Schue
Joseph F. Arver
Alfred F. Grahl
Otto
Walter Wangerin
Alexander
Emmaia Goldman
Morris Becker
President Wilson Recognizes Moving Pictures Campaign
The executive order creates a division of foreign picture service under the committee on public information. The effort funds motion pictures to entertain and instruct American and allied troops at home and abroad, with support flowing through organizations like the YMCAs for film production, distribution, and exhibition costs.
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Associated Press
Committee On Public Information
Wilson
Foreign Picture Service
Gold Fails to Stop Raids Across Front in Snowbound Winter
London's front reports show constant gunfire and regular trench raids despite heavy snow. Allied and German forces exchange attacks with repelled enemy raids and occasional Tommy incursions returning with prisoners. Verdun region sees live infantry fighting with little positional change amid above normal artillery on French and Italian fronts.
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London
Regio
Verdun
Flandera
Arras
France
Trust Him To Move Freights
Alfred H. Smith known as McAdoo's assistant rose from messenger boy to foreman and general manager of the New York Central lines. Railroad men say he can break freight blockades quicker with less fuss than any other man in the world.
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Alfred H. Smith
McAdoo
Pareee
New York Central Lines
al Smith
Smith
Viki Report on Negotiations and Armies
A correspondent cites M Radek saying Austrians and their allies discussed battlefield options for those unwilling to fight. He notes that if a faction refused combat they would form an army ready to fight for their cause, reflecting tense negotiation dynamics.
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Associated Press
London
Viki
Petrograd
M. Radek
Grad
Y W C A Campaign Funds Allocated to Local Feeds
Two thirds of the campaign receipts will be used for the local feeds of the Y W C A as part of new industrial improvements noted in the report. The item appears continued on Page Seven.
American Escapee Patrick O'Brien Arrives in Canada
Flight Lieutenant Patrick O'Brien of Momence Illinois arrived in St John New Brunswick after escaping from a German prison camp by leaping from a train. He later told how he escaped and was captured while serving with the British flying corps after being wounded over the German lines.
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ST. John, WN
Patrick ‘O’brien
Momence
George
O’brien
Germany
Olland
British Flying Corps
President Golfs on Ice Covered Course
President WI played golf on an ice covered course in Washington despite a severe storm. Streets were icy and the motorcycle escort could not operate, but the president continued his recreation with White House aides driving to the links.
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Associated Press
Washington
Troy Ala Man With Gen Pershing Dead
A Troy Alabama resident died January 5 in Washington after contracting pneumonia while employed as a stevedore. The deceased was identified as a man who had previously served under General Pershing. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Troy
Ala
Gen. Pershing
Washington, D. C
Berea
Eeemeer
Seer Powell
Municipal Bridge Takeover Moves Forward
Washington officials report the government plans to seize a large municipal bridge linking St. Louis and East St. Louis to secure railroad access. The move follows ongoing federal measures in the railway administration, announced today.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Tigi
St. Louis
East St. Louis
News-Item Launches N E A Service Feature
The News Item introduces a new service from the National Newspaper Enterprise Association and other syndicates. It promises bright, today-focused reporting with daily features and illustrations and highlights exclusive day reports from the Associated Press.
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United - the Newspaper Enterprise
Mobile
New York Evening World
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Adams Newspaper Service
McClure
Newspaper Syndicate
New York Herald Service
Associated Press
Tabernacle to be Erected for Fort Morgan Men
Prominent ministers and laymen from many denominations convene at the M A for a noon meeting to organize a tabernacle at Fort Morgan. Funds will cover building the facility and aiding soldiers at Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines. Officers elected include J Vickers chairman and Rabbi A G Moses publicity chair.
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Er-Orgeniza
Atoe
Fort Morgan
Fort Gaines
Henry D. Blanchard
Coast
J. Vickers
H. Forchheiwhen
A. G. Moses
Bar
Blanchard
E. J. Hackett
M. J. Vickers
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
James F
W. H. Garland
Meyers Memorial Church
Toulminville
W. R. Gaston
Whistler
Ala
D. A. Brady
W.W. J. Giblin
St. Vincent’s Catholic Church
H. W. DuBose
E. H. Britton
Government-street Presbyterian Church
Louis Tucker
J. Blocker Thornton
Christ Episcopal Church
J. E. Barnes
John T. Dulaney
The
Baptist Tabernacle
M. F. Harmon
C. G. Comer
First Christian Church
J. W. Phillips
First Baptist Church
G. Moses
H. A
J. Abney
Tee Nertieus Baptist Church
8. Onroe
J. W. Barnett
Dee Baptist Church
British casualties of week total 18 998
London report shows weekly British casualties totaling 18 998 with 113 officers killed or died of wounds and 3 832 other ranks killed or wounded or missing 448 wounded or missing 14. Possible delayed reports from Palestine Italian and other fronts may raise the total.
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London
Haly
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
The weather bureau reports fair skies with freezing temperatures, followed by Tuesday fair and slightly warmer conditions across Alabama and Mississippi. Winds light and variable with no significant precipitation expected.
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Associated Press
Washington
Miabame
Mississippi
Roek
Chief Justice White Readers Opinion Sparks Debate
Chief Justice White states that the law, as its title declares, was in question. He argues the text warrants close scrutiny of its stated purpose and potential implications. The opinion signals ongoing dispute over constitutional interpretation and legislative intent.
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White
Heney denies claim government ready to seize packers
Francis J. Heney, head of the federal trade commission probe into the meat packing industry, denied reports that the United States planned receivers to run packers. He said he never stated any intent to prosecute big packers and emphasized that justice lies with the proper authorities.
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HENEY
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Philadelphia
Francis J. Heney
Federal Trade Comtasions
Keatey
Unclear Letter Seeks Police Help in Family Matter
A fragmentary note from Louisiana shows an individual appealing to police for aid regarding a relative. The text is garbled but indicates a request connected to a brother and family concerns.
New Mobile Chamber Directors to be Elected Tuesday
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual director election tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Battle House lobby. Sixteen nominees compete for eight director seats, from which three year terms for officers will be chosen. A general meeting follows at the Battle House with guests George Gordon Crawford and James F. Coleman of Chickasaw Shipbuilding Company, followed by a subscription dinner for local business men.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Battle House
Gordon Smith
Grover “A. Taylor
A.D. Davis
J. B. Dortch
Ja Reiss
W.M. Boykin
R. Christian
B. M. E L M. Sanders
Spencer F Macco
Ae Ia
Rn A. Cunningham
Palmér Pillans
Chamber of Commerce
Chickasaw Shipbuilding Company
Rockefeller gift to fund war work at foundation
New York January 17 news reports John D Rockefeller has sent a check for 6.6 million dollars to the Rockefeller Foundation to bolster war relief efforts. President George E Vincent notes 1917 saw 6 million dollars of the fund used for war relief and that trustees authorized another 5 million from principal, now likely unnecessary due to the new donation.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Rockfeller Foundation
George E. Vincent
Foun
R Cross
Vincent
Rockefeller
Stenographic Report Filed On La Follette Speech
Stenographic record of Senator La Follette's St Paul address filed by the American Defense Society with the Senate committee on privileges and elections as part of disloyalty charges. The report may be used in the La Follette investigation. expulsion is discussed as a possible outcome.
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LA Follette ST. Paul
Associated Press
Washington
la Follette
St. Paul
Senate
American Défense
Senate Committee
The
Society
la Vollette
Berlin Pays Record Prices for Foodstuffs in 1940s Trade
Washington reports Berlin faces record prices for foodstuffs with sugar at 66 cents per pound ham and bacon at 2.11 per pound and soap at five bars for 1.12. The food code cites a responsible source and notes prices are four to five times higher than U S levels.
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Associated Press
Washington
Berlin
United States
Red Cross Tea Unit Postpones Tuesday Meeting
The Red Cross Tea Unit plans to begin work on Tuesday at 9:20 o'clock in the Sunday school rooms of the Government Street Temple. The meeting originally set for Tuesday is postponed.
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Red Cross Tea Unit
Government Street Temple
EnemY Alien Becomes Indiana City Mayor
Frea C Miller, described as an illegible enemy alien, was inducted inter office as player at noon with no opposition in Michigan City Indiana on January 1. The event appears in a brief, fragmentary report with unclear wording and missing details.
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Enemy Alien
Indiana
Preas
Michigan City
Ind
Frea C Miller
Student officers strike over mess food at Camp Johnston
More than fifty student officers of the quartermaster corps at Camp Johnston held a hunger strike after protests over the food provided by a local contractor. They also object to paying 1.17 dollars per day for meals while absent and seek to elect a mess officer from within the unit to run the dining arrangements.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fri
Aftermaster’s
Camp Johnston
Thorne Blames U S Price Fixing for Higher Coal Costs
Thorne of Chicago testified before a senate committee that government price fixing raised coal prices and boosted operator profits. He cited the National Union Coal Company at Wardlaws selling government coal at Camp Fay far above the price charged to the Burlington railroad for a similar coal type.
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Ashington
Ifford Orne
Chicago
Senate
Thorne
National Union Coal Company
Wardlaws
Camp Fae
Burlington
Coleman rushes to finish Alabama shipyard project
Mr J C Coleman Chickasaw Shipbuilding Co general superintendent returns from Birmingham after a conference with President Crawford on the 10 million dollar V U & Steel Corp plant at Chickasahogue. He leaves Battle House for the yard and says work will be rushed this week to tie in the rail with the Southern at Mohoco.
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J. ¥. Coleman
Chickasaw Shipbuilding Company
Birmingham
George Gordon Crawford
VU. &. Steel Corporation
Chickasahogue
Coleman
Battle House
Southern
Mohoco
Ministers' Society Elects New Secretary Treasurer
Rev J D De Bardeleben was chosen as secretary and treasurer at a morning meeting. The ministers of the Protestant churches of Mobile form the miniature association.
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CC. A
J. D. de Bardeleben
Protestant Churches of of
Second Mobile food conservation pledge campaign begins
A three day drive in Mobile county starts this morning to secure pledges to conserve food. A three week education effort precedes the campaign with women’s booths and citywide information. Headquarters are at the Cawthon Hotel parlor. John Craft leads the general committee in Mobile and county canvassing.
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Mobile County
Aly
Peng Ie Ee Pi i
Har
Cawthon Hotel
Mobile
John Craft
1917 Coal Output Seen At 644 Million Tons
The 1917 bituminous coal production is estimated at 644 million tons, up 42.5 million from 1916, based on preliminary figures by the Bureau. December output fell to its lowest since last April due to shortages, with plants operating at about 8 percent capacity. Recovery led by the middle west and central Pennsylvania.
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Associated Press
Washington
Conequel
Middle West
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Desertion leads to sheriff shooting in Bartow
A man described as a deserter from both the United States army and navy was shot and wounded by Sheriff Lee at Bartow while resisting arrest last Monday. The suspect escaped into the swamps but later sent a note claiming he had hidden money.
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Associated Press
Waycross
Bartow
United States
Army
Navy
Lee
Minister aye Allied Aid to Be refused
A muddled report cites M Radek commenting on wartime aid from allies. He argues accepting help would weaken resolve and that Germany must self-reliantly face Allied pressure rather than surrender to external forces.
Central Powers Send Message to Russians
A telegram from Berlin indicates negotiations with Russian leaders including Joffe and Ceernin. The message states terms to be binding only if all specified parties agree within a set days period.
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Brere
Joffe
Ceernin
Joan of Arc Birthday Observed by French and American
In Domremy and churches across France and the United States, faithful marked Joan of Arc’s birthday with Masses and processions. Americans and French joined in ceremonies as flags draped altars and a battalion of attendants participated, reflecting cross nation tribute.
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Joan OF Arc
MAS Brave American Dea
Ie Sonia T Farnge
Jan
France
Joan of A
Domremy
Matty Mee
Joan of
Finland Recognition Move Reported From Berlin
A Berlin dispatch states Russia intends to recognize Finland as soon as Finns and their government are ready. The imperial government would act in the name of the state, signaling potential formal recognition of Finland by Berlin.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Berlin
Finland
Peror
Socialist Leader Engelbert Pernerstorfer Returns to Vienna Politics
Amsterdam January 7 The Associated Press reports Engelbert Pernerstorfer socialist leader is granted a leave patch from Vienna and served as president of the lower house since 1909.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Engelbert Pernerstorfer
Vienna
Diet
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Canada
Associated’ Press
FT. Morgan
C. Ofc
John D
U. S
MR. Coleman
MR. Barnes
Ministers’ Society
Bureau
Sialis
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