22 Jan 1917
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1917
Page
1
The Mobile Harbor Board schedules its regular meeting for January 26 at 10:30 a.m. Membership attendance is expected. The session follows a city attorney opinion that the city cannot legally guarantee interest on a proposed 500000 dollar bond for terminal facilities.
Probate judges and county commissioners are invited to a meeting with United States District Engineer J Buljen and the state highway engineer in the Alabama state senate chamber on February 8 at noon to discuss federal aid for the M8 are a recent act and state aid road laws and expenditure rules.
Athens officials discuss a British proposal to lease the Greek merchant fleet and to retain ships needed to import foodstuffs. An official notes the United States could cover some freight, but Greece must ensure ownership to urge owners to accept Britain’s plan.
German assault attempts on Verdun and the right bank of the Meuse were repelled by French forces. French and German activity continues along the region with renewed skirmishes. Also reports of Romanian front fighting in the Putna valley as Russian forces engage.
Fragmented OCR text discusses the long standing Senate treaty making power and global diplomacy. It references Madison Adams cabinets and neutral nations amid a potential war climate. It notes Republican opinions and concerns over executive authority and neutrality in a shifting world order.
McKinnon of the Meridian Highway Association is expected to address a Mobile gathering on February 13. He is touring northern cities toward Lake Superior to promote the road from Mobile to Meridian and its connection with a northern bee line route. Officials say the road to Meridian is assured and construction should commence to link the corridor.
A young boy named Willie Woolsey of 108 [address unreadable] was hit by a car driven by M. C. Thames near police headquarters. The injury details are not provided but authorities are filing a report.
Greensboro Ala morning a voluntary petition was filed in bankruptcy court by William M Ing. His liabilities total 22 928 39 and his assets 1 000 exempt by statute. Petition directed to Craig of Selma.
Secretary Redfield of the Commerce Department sends a letter to the Mobile Chamber of Commerce expressing profound interest in enforcing the Cuban trade ban law. The missive outlines official support and the intent to uphold the policy.
A state chamber letter and resolution urge Alabama’s senators and congressmen to back equitable cattle imports from Mexico and Central America. The aim is to remove discrimination against Mobile and secure equal opportunities for interchanges of business with Mexico and South America.
Weather bulletin warns of strong north winds and a freezing low temperature tonight and tomorrow morning. Forecasters expected rain tonight with a change to snow later, and a small craft warning was issued at 10 30 a m due to a disturbance near the mouth of the Rio Grande moving eastward.
Deputy United States Marshal E. B. has first returned from a trip connected with arrests on state liquor retailing charges. The report notes multiple arrests of African Americans during the operation.
New York January 22 Sherman L Whipple counsel for the house rules committee prepares for an inquiry into alleged leaks regarding President Wilsons peace note to the allies The financial district expects a full investigation with stock exchange officers among the first witnesses to explain trading procedures and transfers in New York firms
A Zionist society was formed in Mobile with Miss Leon addressing the meeting. The group discussed aims tied to the movement and proceeded with organizational steps amid the gathering, outlining future activities and membership plans.
President W D Bellingrath of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce names a twelve man freight traffic aide committee to address transportation matters. Each member represents a different industry including Warley Fruit and Produce, Zimmern, Mertz Ly Lyons McGowen Lyons Spaulding Supply, Turner Ferminat Boat Company Hammel Harrison McMillan Lucas & Moore Stave Company.
An automobile owned and driven by William Roeder struck a pole on a southeast city street, pulling down electric wires and causing outages. A police report notes the accident occurred this morning and an update mentions possible charges and docketing.
The conference ended with public installation of officers. Rev. M. Donnelly from the church was chosen as basist, with the Fiorsden as a key figure. The event featured the story of Thing in life as recounted by Mr. Sam.
London dispatch from January 22 notes the enemy has been expelled from a small strip on the Tigris bank northeast of Kut-el-Amara the river bend. Army lines claim progress with artillery and trench actions along the right bank southwest of Kut, with riverine tactics and crossings noted.
The crown prince of Rumania and Premier Bratianu arrive at a conference with The Times. Thousands of Romanian refugees flood into Spain and adjacent provinces. Among them are 12,000 Romanian boy scouts reported as guerrillas by German sources. Some have reached Petrograd.
A fragmentary report describes U S concern over American captives in occupied Europe. State Department notes that early Berlin dispatches cited by newspapers referenced passengers on a prize ship but offered no official confirmation.
The probate office issued marriage licenses including Grace Rose Schroeder with White Evan Lavinghe and Ki a Rowena Spent with John Logan. Details indicate the licenses were processed today by the office.
Shipments of produce begin arriving Tuesday morning as Evan B. Davis organizes the Calvert branch after a growers meeting. Davis reports strong farmer interest and a large turnout for the exchange. Chagall elected secretary, George Laviliade manager and sealer, with a canning company planned at Call offering to process all products not handled by the exchange.
A St. Clair detective reported concealed alcohol found in a Tron safe, with authorities alleging the suspect hid liquor inside the metal container. The case centers on illegal possession and potential distribution tied to the incident.
Whistler Pythians organize a new campaign after a year with rising membership. Officials indicate a site installation and organizational changes aimed at expanding reach and activities.
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