City interests seek military patrol for Mobile waterfront
City Commissioners along with shipping and shipbuilding interests and railroads urged Governor Charles Henderson to establish a military patrol on the Mobile waterfront to protect property. The zone plan was left to the city commission and stakeholders to work out at a meeting held today in the federal building with Collector of Customs Percy Maer presiding.
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Charles Henderson
Alabama
Mobile
Percy Maer
Federal Building
Three U S Soldiers Reported Killed On French Front
General Pershing announced on January 21 three American infantrymen killed in action. The fallen were Private Albert Cook of West Almond, Private Harry V. Garman of Catawba Virginia and Private Leo E. Radi of Cleveland Ohio. This marked the first in-action deaths in over two months and officers explained such reports may reflect front-line exposure or artillery exchanges rather than immediate frontline reengagement.
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Washington
Pershing
Albert Cook
West Almond
Harry V. Garman
Laura Garman
Catawba
Leo E. Radi
Cleveland
Resume Work as Fuel Embargo Ends Amid Congestion
American industries, idle five days under the fuel administration shut down, resume operations amid worsening east of the Mississippi transport bottlenecks. Officials say embargo to spare coal for New England and New York harbor, with empty cars for mines and coke ovens, but overall impact limited by weather and locomotive breakdowns.
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Associated Press
Washington
America’s Industries
The
Fuel Administration
Mississippi
Onco
New England
New York
Railroad Administration
McAdoo
Adon
Sinking of two steamers shocks Mediterranean
London reports 718 lives lost in two Mediterranean sinkings and a Japanese dispatch notes attempts by submarines to attack air transports convoyed by warships. Vienna notes a general strike pause and resumed work amid political tension. Frontline activity remains limited with small raids and artillery in several sectors.
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Associated. Press
London
Mediterranean
House of Commons
Thomas J. MacNamara
Financial Sary
Admiralty
MacNamara
Tokio
Washington
Vienna
Troi
Germany
Peror
Macedonia
Albania
Skumbi
Military Patrol Requested but No Word Heard
Assistant District Attorney H T Pegues said army officers visited Mobile at the department of justice request, surveyed the area, and a military patrol was asked for but he heard nothing further. At a meeting led by Collector Maer with twenty five attendees including city commissioners and federal officials, talks covered riverfront protection, strict police passes, and a fixed zone plan while addressing the negro labor issue. Continued on page three.
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H. T. Pegues
Mobile
Department of Justice
Pegues
Maer
3 Maer
Adone Hat
Washington
Mayor hints Mobile Electric may abandon rate hike
Mayor Pat J. Lyons said Mobile Electric Company might abandon its plan to raise lighting rates, as city authorities consider action if allowed. The city attorney has not reported yet after several conferences. The firm raised rates to test whether a decade-old increase is perpetual.
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Pat J. Lyons
Mobile Electric Company
Electric Company
T. K. Jackson
Officer Acquitted in Beating Case at Camp Wadsworth
Lieutenant Albert S. Smith of the 107th Infantry, New York troops, was acquitted by a court martial at Camp Wadsworth of abetting the beating of an enlisted man. The case held he protected the man from assault by other privates. Smith will be restored to command.
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Associated Press
Bartanburg
Albert S. Smith
107Th Infantry
New York
Camp Wadsworth
Smith
News Item Secures N E A Service Exclusively
The News Item announces exclusive NEA service for the territory with unique news, interviews, human interest pieces, and illustrations from a large Washington and European staff. Readers gain access to articles and features not supplied by other services, enhancing daily pages.
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Newspaper Enterprise Association
Washington
Europe
Associated Press
Weather Man Sees Relief From Cold Snap
Rising temperatures and relief from severe weather are forecast by the Weather Bureau. Tonight's low around 36 degrees with heavy frost. this marks a change from record lows. The system shows a high barometer over the gulf coast to the lake region bringing fair conditions, while a low over South Dakota shifts eastward bringing southerly winds and warmer weather to Mobile tonight and Thursday.
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Weather Bureau
Busréau
Gulf Coast
Lake Region
South Dakota
Mobile
Relief in Gulf Cold Spell Expected Soon
New Orleans reports relief from severe cold in the gulf states with forecasts of warmer weather over the next days. Low temperatures were logged across Louisiana Texas Arkansas and Mississippi with Fort Smith at 10 degrees above zero and New Orleans at 29. Mississippi River ice and rising water levels were noted as communication improved and no damage reported yet.
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New Orleans
Gulf States
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Mississippi
Fort Smith
Vicksburg
Missssippi
Natchez
T Section
Weather Bureau
Senate Leaders Plan War Cabinet Bill Path Narrowed
Washington January 23 Associated Press administrative leaders avoid a fight by having the war cabinet measure sent to the military and then naval committees. Senator Charlain to speak on personal privilege at reassembly as efforts to prevent a broader White House schism continue.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Military Committee
War Cabinet
White House
Charlain
Watny Committee
Administration
Naval Committee
Itions
Senato
Berlain
Apa Department
Alabama Army Men Drive Under Way To Raise Funds
The Mobile Council of Defense launches a campaign to raise Mobile county’s $4,500 quota for articles of comfort for Alabama troops. General chairman Joseph Espalla Jr reports volunteers have begun calling to subscribe and $1,300 has already been pledged. Workers will report daily at 1 o’clock at the Bataye to turn in subscriptions.
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Mobile Council of Defense
Mobile County
Alabama
Joseph Espalla, Jr
Henderson
Lyric Theatre
Bread Rationing for Paris Announced by Government
The French government will apply bread rationing to Paris starting January and extend it nationwide. All residents will receive ten ounces of bread daily, as explained by Victor Boret, minister of provisions, to free freight capacity for American troop transport.
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Associated Press
Paris
Victor Boret
Heatless Mondays Announced by N C Cotton Exchange
Notice posted at the New Orleans cotton exchange says the market will close for nine Mondays beginning January 29 in line with the federal fuel administration orders.
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N. C
Cotton Exchange
Associated Press
New Orleans
Federal Fuel Administration
Fines For Lying And Skin Game
Woolsey King, identified as a negro, received a $24 fine for testifying falsely and a $1 fine for playing a game of skin while arraigned in the inferior criminal court on a gaming charge. Judge Henry Chamberlain explained the penalties after finding him guilty.
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Woolsey King
Inferior Criminal Court
Henry Chamberlain
King
Recruiting Canvass to Evergren Details
Private Mat Nelson linked to Mobile recruiting office in a five day canvass on recruiting. The report notes the effort as a private matter and references Evergren in connection with deployment.
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Evergren
Mat Nelson
Tegur
Russians Face Bread Famine In North Russia
Petrograd reports a bread famine as the constituent assembly dissolves and banks close. Transportation breakdown and bank closures cripple commerce and food supply. Moscow and major northern cities face severe shortages as railway workers stay at posts but equipment is worn and inoperable.
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Petrograd
Constituent Assembly
Anys
Russia
Moscow
North Russia
Germans Refuse to Guarantee Brest-Litovsk Evacuation
A Brest-Litovsk negotiations statement from the Kremlin beat reports German refusal to guarantee evacuation of occupied towns. It accuses German imperialists of deceit and mocking self determination while linking their moves to a broader democratic peace program.
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London
Brest-Litovek
Shevik
Petrog
Wilson
Lloyd George
Youngstown Police Arrest Italian in Chicago Bomb Plot
United States secret service agents arrested Italian bricklayer John Seursel in Youngstown Ohio this morning. The arrest ties him to an alleged Chicago plot connected to Jose Linde and an imprisoned girl in Malta state posmanees. Seurselan remains held for further investigation.
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Associated Press
Youngstown
Ohio
United States Secret Service
John Seursel
Peet Jose Linde
Chicago
Malta
Idem Aioe
Scurselan
Vienna denies cabinet quit reports
Vienna officials reject claims that the cabinet plans to resign and state there is no basis for the report. The denial comes amid speculation regarding government stability in the capital.
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Vienna
Bonar Law Details Heavy Expenditures in House
In London the chancellor explains in the House the government faces large outlays amounting to 7,517,000 pounds sterling. He outlines the heavy expenditures and financial pressures shaping policy decisions for the current year.
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London
Todev
State Right to Tax Roads Not Stopped by Federal Control
Washington hearing coverage shows Director General McAdoo testifying that federal control over railroads will not erase state rights to tax roads. Railroad representatives urged war measure status and warned against establishing a precedent for postwar legislation. McAdoo indicated no plan to tax passenger fares unless freight congestion requires equipment increases.
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Washington
McAdoo
House Inter- State Commerce Committee
Senate
Glen F. Plumb
Railroad Brotherhoods
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Hous Committee
Delegates Arrive in Mobile for Alabama Livestock Meet
Delegates began arriving in Mobile to attend sessions of the Alabama Livestock Association at the Battle House auditorium. The opening session is scheduled for 10 o clock tomorrow morning with many delegates expected to be in the city by then.
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Alabama Livestock Association
Battle House
Damages Sought in Suit Over Death of John Jackson
L. L. Duggar as administrator of John Jackson's estate filed in the circuit court against Sam Powe for 2000 dollars in damages for Jackson's death. The complaint claims Powe or his agents operated a vehicle with such force that it caused Jackson's death on the night of the previous day.
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L. L. Duggar
John Jackson
Ait Court
Sam Powe
Kson
Cotton Stays at 31 Cents on Mobile Market
The cotton market in Mobile remains at 31 cents with no change in quotas. Receipts today totaled 80 bales as the market holds steady after Friday's drop.
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Ichange
British Labor backs Wilson peace terms in labor conference
At the opening of the annual labor conference in Nottingham on January 23 Frank Purdy, the president, said Germany must accept Wilson and Lloyd George terms or fight on. He argued peace by negotiation while Germany occupies other nations would be a German victory, as 800 delegates from about 2,500 union members attend.
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Associated Press
Nottingham
Eng
Frank Purdy
Germany
Wilson
Lloyd George
Labor Party
Purdy
Harrow Butcher Plans Horse Meat Sale In London
London January 23 A meeting from a group of locals reports officials urged horse slaughter to ease meat shortages. One member says he will begin this week with a hundred head, noting horse meat may not be palatable to all but is necessary.
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London
Harrow Butcher
Associated Press
Pennsylvania Trains Reported In Crash Near Girard Bridge
Philadelphia January 23 A Pennsylvania train bound for New York at 2 p m collided with a second train near the Girard avenue bridge over the Schuylkill River One person was killed and several injured A coach from the Manhattan limited jumped the track and the New York express train struck it Ambulances and physicians rush to the scene to tend the injured
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
New York
Girard Avenue Bridge
Schuylkill River
Manhattan Limited
Former Court Clerk Presented Watch in Mobile
Richard Jones, longtime clerk of the United States district court, was presented a gold watch and chain today by members of the Mobile Bar Association. The ceremony occurred in the circuit court room in front of many attorneys, with James H. Webb delivering the presentation speech.
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Richard Jones
United States District Court
Mobile Bar Association
Circuit Court Room
James H. Webb
Dozen Game Chickens Stolen From Yard
Sheriff W H Holcombe reported a thief entered Ned Toulmin’s yard in Toulminville and carried away a dozen game chickens, leaving locals puzzled about the motive and the suspect.
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W.H. , Holcombe
Ned Toulmin
Toulminvillé
Burke River Line Seeks Water Freight Increase
Mobile Chamber of Commerce reports the Burke Packet Company and the steamer John Quill filed with the Alabama Public Service Commission for higher water freight rates between Mobile and Selma, with a hearing set for February. The exact amount is undisclosed. the chamber will review and decide on possible action.
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R. G. Cobb
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Alaban Public Service Commission
Burke Packet Company
John Quill
Mobile
Selma
D Fts
Andings
Cohp
Shipyard Workers Hold Conferences With U S Labor Men
The second conference between shipyard trades representatives and labor adjusters A J Gummi and T E Carroll of the Federal Shipping Board met at the Battle House. No concrete demands were settled. About fifteen trade representatives attended, with a conclusion expected tonight. Cummings and Carroll will report findings to the Shipping Board before any wage scale is set.
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A. J. Gummi
T. E. Carroll
Federal Shipping Board
Battle House
Messrs. Cummings
Carroll
Shipping Board
German Admiralty Denies Goeben Loss
The German Admiralty denies reports that the battle cruiser Goeben has been lost in battle. Official statements reiterate the vessel remains in service and unscathed, challenging circulating rumors from observers and press sources.
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Goeben
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