Coal shortage grips Mobile as relief remains distant
Mobile faces a severe coal shortage with no immediate relief in sight officials said from Mobile county fuel administrator A L Staples the city awaits shipments hampered by railroad tie ups dealers report long lines of anxious customers and scattered small deliveries as authorities seek aid from Governor Henderson and federal administrators with no clear timeline for relief.
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Mobile
A. L. Staples
Fn One
Ie Fuel
Jerson
Gar
Henderson
War Summary Reports Stalled Front Attacks and Italy Prisoners
The Associated Press dispatches describe continued trench warfare on the western front with fruitless attacks against French positions northeast of the Somme. Italian forces reportedly take 400 Teutonic prisoners east of the Brenta as German responses unfold. The report notes German agitations, actions around Monte Agoloene, and Brest Litovsk discussions amid Leo Trotzky’s role in Petrograd.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Deta
Brenta
Tmp
Panne
Ie Enetty
Monte Agolonene
Cape Silo
Nevetenuye
BPA
Perfor
Dentine S
Sec Kuehlman
Fatherland Party
Germany
Willard Resigns as Chairman of the War Industries Board
Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad resigns as chairman of the War Industries Board. His resignation will be accepted as soon as a successor can be found. He cites his railroad's demands on his time. No conflict with the War Departments reorganization is noted.
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Willard
the War Industries Board
Associated Press
Washington
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
War Industries Board
Willand
War Department
Dublin Irish Convention in doubt as London papers flag setback
An Associated Press summary from London notes several papers expect the Irish convention's fate to be decided this week. Dispatches from Dublin report a disappointing turn, with prospects for agreement described as remote while optimism and pessimism mix over the outcome and the Belfast unionists' isolation.
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Associated Press
London
een _aispatch
Times
Oa Dispatch
News
Dublin
Belfast
Three Fined Under Liquor Laws by Recorder
John Potter and Son cited on liquor prohibition charges as detectives and police report arrests last week in locations where prohibited items were found. The defendants faced fines of $100 each under the liquor laws.
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John Potter
Sonditional
Recorder
Interstate panel trims steel freight rate to Chattanooga
The Interstate Commerce Committee ordered a reduction in freight rates for cut steel products to Chattanooga, cutting the rate from 23 to 19 cents per hundredweight. The decision, announced in Washington, applies to shipments routed to Chattanooga, with implications for steel trade costs and regional pricing.
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Chattanooga
Washington
Interstate Commerce Committee
The News Item Emphasizes AP Afternoon News Reach
The News Item in Mobile touts its exclusive AP leased wire access delivering the day’s full AP reports. It claims global coverage from war theater dispatches to city news, offered fresh and hot to afternoon readers.
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Gyre
Wera
Associated Ass
Mobile
New York
Associated Press
News-Item
Mobile City Faces Largest Eleven Year Budget Deficit
The Mobile city budget adopted at a special commission session shows a deficit of 75 608 37, the largest in eleven years. No pay raises were provided for fire police street and health staff, while 30 000 in interest on Arlington bonds and 74 783 11 in interest on refunds add to expenditures. Total spending reached 639 497 50 with receipts of 519 748 23.
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Mobile
City Commission
P. J. Lyons
Arlington
Was
Lyons
Amet
Pat Joo
Holy Name Society Endorses Fort Morgan Mission Drive
The Cathedral Holy Name Society endorsed the campaign for the church and recreation house at Fort Morgan during its annual meeting at the rectory. Rev Father E J Hackett led the society in donation for the project and officers were elected including Dr E B Dreaper as president and J Arrangements were made for the Holy Name parade Sunday at 3 PM and Rev J W Molloy will preach a special sermon in Montgomery.
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Holy Name Society
Fort Morgan
E. J. Hackett
E. B. Dreaper
John J. McPhillips
J. Shook
Weather Forecast for Deep South States
The forecast for Alabama and Mississippi calls for cloudy conditions tonight with Thursday turning fair. Local officials expect stable temperatures with light winds across the region.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Romanian Minister Freed After Bolshevik Arrest
Constantine Diamandi, the Romanian minister, was released yesterday after being arrested Sunday by the Bolshevik government. The decision was reported by M. Zalkind, assistant to Foreign Minister Trotzky, at a meeting of the council of peoples commissaries following protests from the diplomatic corps to Premier Lenine.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Constantine Diamandi
M. Zalkind
Trotzky
Council of Peoples Commissaries
Lenine
Lenine Meets Diplomats at Smidtny Institute
Premier Lenine briefed the diplomatic corps in French after a forty minute closed conference at the Smidtny Institute. He said the imprisonment of M. Diamandi breaches international law but justified it as a protest against Romania’s actions against Bolshevik troops. Four shots were fired at Lenine. he was unharmed and windows were shattered. A accompanying party member was lightly wounded.
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Am Sador Francis
Lenine
M. Diamandi
Romania
Council of Peoples ‘Commissaries
Nikolai Lenine
Nikolei
Pec ™Es
Preer Lenine
Bolshevik government cites German peace party talks altered by Wolff bureau
A Reuters report from Petrograd says the Bolshevik government disputes Wolff bureau updates on peace talks. German Foreign Secretary Kuehlmann told Russian delegates Germany reserves to intercept communications that could inflame German newspapers. Amsterdam telegraph notes indicate Germany’s political and military factions reached understanding to avoid friction, with Hertling favoring no annexations in eastern questions and self determination, while Hindenburg would control western moves if Germany wins.
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London
Reuter
Petrograd
Wolff Bureau
von Kuehlmann
Amsterdam
Germany
Lokal Anzieger
Berlin
von Hertling
von Hindenburg
House favors probe of health in army camps after Gardner death
Strong sentiment in the House backed a sweeping inquiry into health conditions in U S army camps following Major Augustus F Gardner’s pneumonia death at Camp Wheeler Ga Indications favored Rep Gard’s resolution authorizing the inquiry Civilians and officials prepared for a public funeral with Mrs Gardner expected to be present in Washington and to have the body in state at the Capitol
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Associated Press
Washington
Augustus F. Gardner
Massachusetts
Camp Wheeler
House
Gard
American officer Finds Acquaintance Among German Captives
An American army officer encounters a German youth he knew in Boston among prisoners in France. The man regrets not naturalizing, explains he and four friends were captured, and they feigned death at the Marne before surrendering. He winks at his comrades when asked of the U.S. entry into the war.
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Associated Press
France
Joe
Boston
Beacon Street
Germany
United States
the Marne
Labor Administration Opposes Unnecessary Female Employment
Washington January 16 The newly created labor administration announced policy to prevent women workers in jobs still held by men and to stop wage reductions caused by replacing men with women in the workforce.
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Washington
Labor Administration
Deputy's Mandamus Case Set for Saturday Hearing
The court announced that motions and authorities in Meyer Goldsmith's mandamus case will be heard Saturday in the circuit court. The civil deputy and bailiff fees dispute is the central issue.
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Circuit Court
Meyer Goldsmith
Copnty
Army Officer Accused of Hidden Gold Heist
An army bank executive claims Captain Whisler stole 62826.21 dollars. William Huttig of National Reserve Bank pledged replacement. Items found in Whisler's room include notes suggesting attempted suicide and a letter to a young woman expressing fatal thoughts and existential fatigue.
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Army Bank
Popemee
Whisler
William Huttig
Kansas City
National Reserve Bank
Fourth Negro Held for Girl's Murder at Halehurst
Jan 16 Halehurst Mississippi: a fourth suspect was arrested after the body of Mer a W was found in a Negro house near the scene of the crime. Bloodhounds are used and local business halted as investigators search for the killer.
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Halehurst, Miss
Associated Press
Hazlehurst
Miss
Ernoon
Postes
Parkeron Held On Forgery Charge
C J Parkerson former employee of the Southern Paper Company at Moss Point Mississippi was held to the circuit court under a 1000 bond arraigned in the rec o court today on a forgery charge. The defendant in default of bail went to jail to await the action of the March jury. Paterson is charged with forging the name of M J Scriven an official of the paper company to a check for 90 dollars and passed it on H L and W L Schwarz who caused his arrest. Parkerson made no denial of his guilt.
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C.J. Parkerson
Southern Paper Company
Moss Point
Misc
Reco
Paterson
M._J. Scriven
H. L
W. L. Schwarz
Parkerson
Poll Tax Payments Lag as Election Date Approaches
Mobile tax collectors report poll tax payments lagging, with about 1,500 payments still outstanding sixteen days before the February 1 deadline. Officials warn the slow rate could affect voter eligibility and urge prompt compliance to secure voting rights.
Spot Cotton Falls Lost 37 Points Today
Spot cotton fell 37 points with no sales reported at market close on Mobile exchange day. Receipts totals were not provided in the document.
Caillaux Linked to German Agents in 1915 Dispatches
U.S. state department publishes intercepted correspondence linking former French premier Caillaux to German agents in Argentina in 1915. Bernstorff dispatches allege damaging references to the French government and warn German papers against praising Caillaux. One note details a ship Caillaux’s sailing on and submarine capture plans.
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State Department
Bernstorff
Associated Press
Wwashington
State Department Today
Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
Cal
Caillaux
Argentina
Iman
Foreign policy shifts hinted in wartime remarks
Fragmentary remarks describe a diplomat noting England's policy and predicting a struggle for existence in the war. The speaker, once tied to wartime aims, allegedly softens toward Germany while criticizing allied indiscretions and vague peacemaking. The piece hints at a political turn within the government.
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Briand
England
Calilaux
Thousand Dollars Sum Now In Hand For Fort Morgan Home
Funds raised in Fort Morgan for the Mobile Church and Recreation House show progress at 1 o clock today with volunteers optimistic about reaching the total needed for the building. The committee will continue solicitations tomorrow and asks contributors to mail checks to Mr M J Vickers at the Bank of Mobile building. Donations of books and magazines for the fort’s men are also sought and may be left at the quartermaster’s office in the federal building.
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M. J. Vickers
Bank of Mobile
Federal Building
Texan Still Afloat After Collision Rescue Sighting
An Atlantic port reported that the steamer Texan remains afloat after sending an SOS on Monday. Damage includes a disabled steering gear and a hole in the hull from a collision with an unnamed steamer. The crew is reported safe.
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TEXAN
Associated Press
Atlantic
An. S. O
Hungarian Cabinet Resigns Over Military Program Support
Budapest dispatch to Copenhagen reports the resignation of the Hungarian cabinet after failure to secure backing for its military program. London dated January 16 confirms the cabinet quit amid lack of military support.
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Associated Press
London
Budapest
Copenhagen
Plan Celebration as Dedication 10 Flag
A musical program dedication to the flag will feature prominent local speakers. The event honors Alabama boys serving in the army, with public invitation to attend the entertainment.
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Alabama
Wilson Message Air Dropped Over Occupied Areas
Associated Press reports in Amsterdam that German sources deny death threats tied to distributing Wilson's message. The piece notes German newspapers call the plot a hoax while London and Amsterdam dispatches discuss Allied planes dropping copies of Wilson's address on occupied territory.
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Hans
Wilson
President Whiteone
London
Nidle
Scott
Amsterdam
Gr Nouvelles
Senators Debate War Strain and Supplies in Senate Session
The article reports a gloomy Senate briefing on the United States wartime role and funding. Senator McCumber warns against overconfidence, while other leaders discuss Germany France and Italy, balance of power, and the need to move men and materials across seas. The piece notes Entente limits and projected troop needs as the war continues.
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France
Europe
Italy
Teutonic
Bettie Agai
McCumber
Encoura
Germany
Order Under Way to Cut Coal Supply to Unneeded Plants
Washington Jan 16 An order cutting off coal supplies to a number of less potential industries was under preparation by the fuel administration. It will limit supplies to these industries until the fuel famine in the east is relieved. In its final form the order will, it is said, reduce industrial activity considerably for a period of days.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Fuel Administration
Fuel administrators meet in Atlanta to discuss coal zone plan
In Atlanta on January 16, fuel administrators from eight states gathered with L G Hardman to discuss a proposed zone system for coal distribution in nine sea states. The aim is to reduce long hauls and mine-order congestion. Attendees included officials from North and South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky.
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Atla . Ga
Senate
L. G. Hardman
Ofgia
Sea
North
South Carolina
Florida
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
Virginia
Kentucky
State railway rate laws stay in effect in Washington
All state railway rate laws and regulations remain in full effect under operation, Director General McA told a delegation representing the National Association of Railway and Utilities.
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Associated Press
Washington
McA
National Association of Railway and Utilities
French War Office Reports 4 Prisoners Taken in Raid
Paris dispatch cites French war office saying a raid on German trenches near Badonville yielded four prisoners, including one officer, after a lively artillery exchange between Thur and age.
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Altween Thur
Badonvilleres
Jackson Fined and Appeals Bond Set in Local Case
John Jackson was fined fifty dollars by the recorder after a gaming charge. An appeal was filed and a three hundred dollar bond set as he was arrested last Saturday night by Det. Joseph Lacey on the second floor of a North Street building. Lacey noted the tapping of a craps table during the incident.
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Recorder
Cne
Joseph Lacey
Lacey
Jackson
Sion
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