Northwest storm to hit gulf coast with 20 degree chill
Washington weather bureau issued warnings of a northwest storm and a sharp cold wave for the gulf coast. Unusually low temperatures are likely in Mobile as the storm, not expected to be violently strong, is forecast to bring winds and a temperature near 20 degrees by morning.
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Washington Weather Bureau
Gulf Coast
Mobile
Washington
New Orleans
Associated Press
Louisiana
Arkansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Central powers withdraw Brest-Litovsk peace terms
The Brest-Litovsk conference disclosed that Germany and its allies have withdrawn their publicly stated peace terms as no other powers accepted them. Count Czernin and Dr. von Kuehlmann urged readiness for possible separate peace talks with Russia, while stressing the broader aim of continuing peace negotiations begun at Brest-Litovsk.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Brest-Litovsk
von Kuehlmann
Pbest-Litovsk
Czernin
Count Caternin
Brest-Litovek
Russia
Brest-Litovak
House of Lords approves woman suffrage vote
London reports the House of Lords decision granting the vote to about 6,000,000 women. Morning papers welcome the move and note a third reading remains and a possible referendum motion is unlikely to succeed.
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House OF Lords
Associated Press
London
Allied and German Lines See Heavy Artillery Exchange
AAP reports heavy artillery exchanges across France and Belgium. British and Allied forces evacuated trench sections and crossed into enemy lines at Ypres while German lines endured severe bombardment. Casualties and prisoners reported on both sides amid actions near Cambrai Verdun and Champagne.
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Aease
Brition Raere Britis
Ypres
France
Flanders
Cambrai
Champagne
Verdun
Southwest storm warnings stretch Gulf coast areas
Weather bureau issued warnings for the Gulf coast from Tampa to Key West and from Cedar Keys to Bay St. Louis as a severe storm centers over southern Mississippi moving northeast.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Gulf Coast
Tampa
Key Vet
Auene
Georgetown
Southport
N. C
Cedar Keys
Fla
Bay St. Louis
Miss
Mississippi
Gulf Coast Temperature Forecast At 20 Degrees
A forecast from the weather service predicts a temperature around 20 degrees for the Gulf Coast area. The report notes chilly conditions with potential for light winds and clear to partly cloudy skies across the region.
Weather Summary From Washington Report
Snow and cold wave conditions grip the region with a sharp drop in temperatures. Fair spells expected tonight with scattered snow inland. coastal areas near 20 degrees while the southeast remains colder and dry.
New Orleans Sees 20 Degree Drop In One Hour
AP reports a sharp cold front forecast to hit the region with record lows and frost warnings. New Orleans' temperature plunged from 66 at 9 am to 46 by 10 am as winds pick up across Louisiana and Texas.
Three liquor cases continued to Saturday in Prohibition sweep
Detective Touart and Officer Bressingham raided Klosky's hotel operated by Charles Schimpf and seized eight quarts of whiskey and half a pint. Potter and Hunter were arrested after a cafe raid at 8 South Joachim Street found a quart of whiskey. Officers surveyed many suspected places during the afternoon seeking liquor.
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Charles Schimpf
John Potter
Hunter
Recorder
Touart
Bressingham
Klosky
Potter
No. 8
South Joachim Street
Jackson Docketed After Raid For Gaming Device
Jackson was docketed at the police station shortly after midnight on a charge of exhibiting a gaming device. Detective Joseph Lacey took him into custody on Lower Dauphin Street and seized cloth used in a bank trap game. The case was continued until tomorrow.
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Jackson
Joseph Lacey
Lower Dauphin Street
Eat Lacey
The
Ok Tee Raee
Machine shops burn in Fitzgerald leaving 100 jobless
Fire destroyed the quenching shops of the Atlanta line near Fitzgerald Georgia. About 100 workers lost their jobs as flames swept through the workshops and railroad facilities. The blaze damaged the ham and Atlantic Railroad area. No injuries reported.
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Associated Press
Fitzgerald, Ga
Media c
Atlanta
Ham and Atlantic Railroad
Woman's Page Hints Attract Readership And Features
The News Item highlights its Woman's Page with Beauty Chats by Edna Kent Forbes and regular articles by Nicola Greeley Smith and Margaret Movers Marshall. It offers Bedtime Story by Cory, daily fashion hints, and reports on women’s activities, drawing on syndicate content and an Associated Press day report.
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Edna Kent Forbes
Miss Forbes
Nicola Greeley Smith
Margaret Movers Marshall
Cory
News-Item
New York Evening World
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Adams Newspaper Service
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
New York Herald Service
International Feature Service
Associated Press
Carnival of 1918 is Off
Mobile Carnival Association directors vote against a Mardi Gras celebration this year due to wartime conditions and city masking bans. A meeting at the Cawthorn Hotel set for 7 30 tonight to decide the plan, with most officials opposing the carnival and favoring a patriotic or alternative observance.
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Reiss
Mobile Carnival Association
Mobile Carnival Sociation
Mobile
Cawthorn Hotel
Jacob Reiks
Gordon Smith
Julius Hammel
Carnival Association
E. H. Britton
W. H. Bryant
J. Paul Wilson
Association
L. G. Adams
Churchill urges rapid American soldiers to Europe drive
Winston Churchill at an American luncheon calls for sending troops to Europe quickly in large numbers. He warns central powers rejected war aims and urges Britain and the United States to enforce them through practical measures, including mobilizing resources, demanding more labor from women, and cutting rations to speed victory.
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Associated Press
London
Winston Spencer Churchill
Europe
Lloyd George
Wilson
Great Britain
United States
Churchill
England
Negro Held in Bond on Liquor Charge
Tonyed, a negro, was held under 300 bo for six months or sentenced to thirty days in jail when arraigned in recorder court today on the charge of being a dangerous and auspicious character. Detective Touart Reed testified Reed was seen entering the building at the northeast corner of Conti and Commerce streets yesterday afternoon. Reed gave notice of an appeal and was released on 300 bond.
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Tonyed
Recorder’s Court
Touart Reed
Reed
Dge
Conti and
Commerce Streets
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi on January 11
Forecast calls for snow and much colder conditions in Alabama with a cold wave and coastal temperatures around 20 degrees. Mississippi expect fair tonight with snow in the southeast, a second cold wave, and coastal readings near 28 degrees, followed by colder conditions in the southeast on Saturday.
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Washington
Perature Ghout
Mississippi
Associated Press
Alabama
Administration Railroad Bill Outlined Before Senate Committee
Washington Jan 11 Director General McAdoo will outline the administration plan to gain complete control of railroads as the railroad bill is explained to the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. Next week A P Thorn, general counsel for the railway executives' advisory committee, will present legal arguments on the measure.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
McAdoo
A. P. Thorn
Methodist Episcopal War Council Mobilizes Nationwide effort
The war council of the Methodist Episcopal church in Philadelphia outlines a nationwide mobilization for a comprehensive war program. Bishop Joseph F. Berry is president with Bishop Henderson as executive secretary for a Washington-led effort. Mass meetings and patriotic demonstrations will mark all 139 annual conferences and Sunday schools will support the cause.
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Philadelphia
War Council
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Joseph F. Berry
Reorganized Council
Ore
Henderson
Detroit
Cosen
Washington
William F. Anderson
Cincinnati
Francis Connell
Denver
United States
Shipping Officials Under Civil Service
Washington January 11 Shipping commissioners at New York Boston Seattle and New Orleans were placed under the civil service by President Wilson on the recommendation of Redfield. They were the only ones in its Sovereign service not in the civil service.
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Washington
New York
Boston
Seattle
New Orleans
Civil Service
Wil- Son
Redfield
Family of Six Saved by Courageous Matriarch Tale
A New York tale portrays a destitute six member family battling tuberculosis. The sick parents rely on their oldest daughter Mary to ration a single loaf of bread and shared wood hot stove to endure harsh winter while Children’s TV never reached them. The piece emphasizes maternal heroism and poverty.
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New York
Mary
Senators Grill Baker On War Readiness And Garment Delays
Senators from both parties cross-examined Secretary Baker over war prep as inadequate supplies. Baker said he only meant to imply readiness, while Weeks Wadsworth and Chamberlain pressed on powder output and army cloth contract delays. Baker defended the labor board and plant health as factors in any hold up.
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Baker
Weeks
Wadsworth
Chamberlain
Hitchcock
Board of Labor Standards
Fears of Labor Agitators Stirring Trouble Highlighted
Senator Wadsworth and Senator Weeks clash over labor contract standards and board powers. Baker defends advisory role. Wadsworth accuses ordnance bureau of delaying French 246 millimeter guns in favor of American models amid shortages. Stakes on military supply and agency reach dominate hearing.
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Wadsworth
Baker
Weeks
Ordnance Bureau
Copper price fixed for four months in steady agreement
New York January 11 copper prices held at 44 cents per pound for the next four months as federal authorities and copper producers reached a fixed rate agreement. The move aims to stabilize markets amid ongoing supply concerns and economic fluctuations.
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Associated Press
New York
British Colonies to Be Given Needed Food
The Bahamas Jamaica and the Bermudas among Atlantic colonies reliant on U S foodstuffs will have their needs met. Sir William L Allardyce Bahama Islands governor reports assurances from British and American authorities amid export limits. Colonies furnishing troops for the front seek recognition as co belligerents.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jan
Ovens Island
Atlantic
United States
William. L. Allardyce
Bahama Islands
Bahamas
Jamaica
Bermudas
Holy Name Societies Parade This Sunday
The annual parade of Holy Name Societies from Catholic churches nationwide is set for Sunday afternoon February 2. Members will attend 7 o clock Mass for communion. Several societies plan officer elections next week. The Cathedral Holy Name Society meets Tuesday night at 7:30.
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Holy Name Societies
Cathedral Holy Name Society
Cotton Market Holds Steady at 31.50 on Mobile Market
The cotton market remains stationary at 31.50 per unit on the Mobile market. Traders report the prices holding at high quotations around 21.50, with no change observed today according to Noere.
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Noere
Prohibition and Labor Rules Enforced by German Occupation
A wartime proclamation in Ottawa outlines German occupation measures. It orders all food surrendered, bans concealment of arms, and requires men and boys over 15 to work daily including Sundays from 4 am to 8 pm. Disobedience brings severe punishments including imprisonment and corporal punishment for workers, women, and children.
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Associated Presse
Ottawa
Wallen
Two Women Fined on Vagrancy Charge
Testie Gamble and Margaret Clarke were fined 51 dollars and thirty days hard labor after being arrested at 246 North Dearborn Street. Robert Bolling faced a 400 dollar bond or 30 days in jail, for vagrancy with no visible means of support. George Hill, another vagrant, was fined 51 dollars and thirty days hard labor for vagrancy in a North Scott Street location. Recorder Edington warned against illegal operation of such places.
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Testie Gamble
Margaret Clarke
Dearborn Street
Recorder
Robert Bolling
Toxey Clark
Bolling
George Hill
North Scott Street
State
Edington
Y. W. C. A. Fund Reaches 9362.10 After Final Donations
The Y. W. C. A. fund total rose to 9362.10 after additional contributions arrived following a Wednesday car event. About two thirds of the extra funds were raised by women workers. A meeting of the Y. W. C. A. board with Chairman J. T. Wright and Secretary John B. Mitchell will be held this afternoon to review the campaign results and publish the official reports.
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J. T. Wright
John 5B. Mitchell
Suga
Bolo Pasha Faces Court Martial in Paris
Paris reports on January 11 that Bolo Pasha is charged with acting to disseminate propaganda and will face a court martial. The notice outlines charges and the proceedings tied to the case.
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Bolo Pasha
Associatedited Press
Paris
Bolo. Pasha
Chicago Officials Discuss Planned France Trip Bound for 1911 Season
In Chicago, league leaders including Presidents Cottiskey of the Americans, Wees of Chicago, and the Nationals and Cleveland presidents debated approving a sending mission to France for the close of the coming season. The goal is to gain backing and finalize arrangements with strong efforts to secure approval.
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Associated Press
Chicago
France
Cottiskey
The
Americans
Wees Cuicago
Cleveland
B. Son
American
Welcome Club Mobile Guide Book Advertised
The Tourist Welcome Club releases a new illustrated guide to Mobile detailing past and present, with scenes of the bay and gulf, a map and city environs, and a cover emblem representing five flags. The 20 page booklet is praised as one of the handiest guides on Mobile.
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Y Sued
Mobile
Manures
Suffragists Move Toward Susan Anthony Amendment Victory
Washington January 11 Associated Press reports a Senate vote approved a joint resolution sending the Susan Anthony amendment for woman suffrage to the states. Suffrage supporters hailed the action as a step toward nationwide enfranchisement while polls show two thirds needed in the Senate may be within reach for a final vote.
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Associated Press
Washington
Susan @ Anthony
Senate
Soft Drink Licenses Paid Under Police Pressure
Police officers drive to compel operators of soft drinks to pay licenses. Chief of Police P leads the effort as main stance officers work to enforce payment and compliance in the drive against unauthorized soft drink operators.
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