City Trades Council backs municipal plant to curb electric rate hikes
The Central Trades Council of Mobile adopted a resolution denouncing the Mobile Electric Company for planned rate increases and urging city commissioners to study establishing a municipally owned electric light plant. The council supports the city in preventing rate rises and aligning with wage workers and progressive citizens.
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Central Trades Council
Mobile
Mobile Electric ‘Company
Trades Council
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Hhe
Mobile. Electric .Company
Moka
Na Mobile
Dee
Unrest Reported as German Strife Grows in Europe
The dispatches from Switzerland and Holland describe growing disorder in Germany on the eve of von Hertling's planned Reichstag session. Industrial centers show rebellious factory workers and fear of Pan-German influence, while Austrian strikes and a cautious stance at Brest-Litovsk fuel unease about future peace outcomes.
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Associated Press
London
Switzerland
Holland
Ger
von Hertling
Reichstag
Germany
At ‘Ost
Jotvan
Ifr
Ite
Brest-Litovek
Wilson
Plans Colonies For the Soldiers
Fragmentary text describes efforts or proposals related to colonies for soldiers and mentions associations and individuals linked to economic or political thought. It references a United States adviser in real economics, Pat and Curtis, and Professor Carver of Harvard University in connection with colonial or national plans and congressional discussion.
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Nire Association
United States
Ral Economics
T Kean
Pat Eke Curtis
Sas
Ane Gre
U States
Ge Aueerel
Alrea Ng Congress
Carver
Harvard University
Italian Front Patrols Report Evacuations on Northern Italy Front
Italian headquarters report on the northern Italy front says enemy patrols and sentinels were withdrawn and the enemy abandoned the front area. The Associated Press file notes evacuations and shifting positions as Italian forces observe movements on the RSD mount front.
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Associated Press
Italy
RSD
Sehoveta
Enen
Deserters Named From Local Draft Exemption List
The county exemption board has classified registrants as deserters under the draft act. A list of names such as Lee Parsons Salcedo Frank Tibbitts Mobile Nathaniel Williams Mobile Jo Scott Crichton John Vick Citronelle Felix Smith Puriton C Maurice Mazen Grand Bay Devotie Watts Plateau Sam Williams Mobile Emanuel Pet Whistler Jeff Clinton Platea Chaney Prichard Howard Cedar Point Road John Watson Wood Tichton Ben Tarver Mobile Thomas Cleveland Mobile Levi Trotter Citronelle Robert Bowling Crichton Helma Sell Toxey Williams Roy Kreole Ms was released to the adjutant general for action with deadlines for responses or explanations.
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Oc- Boe
Alberta Enschoo A Igandes
Raphael Semmes
Prichard
Howard Ee
Cedar Point
John Watson
Ood
Gtea Ag Tichton
Bén Tarver
Mobile
Thomas ‘Cleveland
Levi Trotter
Citronelle
Robert Bowling
Crichton
Helma Sell
Creel
Toxéy Williams
Roy Kreole
Mias
Auto Truck Driver Hurt in Collision
A auto truck driven by J W Whitehurst of Dawes Ale collided with a streetcar at Broad and Selma streets. Whitehurst suffered injuries and was removed to the city hospital. Brother A E Whitehurst on the truck was unharmed. Leavitt Morris and Lee Morris of the streetcar crew faced a charge in court, case continued.
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J. W.W. Whitehurst
Dawes, Ale
Marine
Broad Vine
Broad
Selma Streets
Whitehurst
Tug Fairhope Goes Down in Gulf of Mexico
A Gulf of Mexico incident reports the tug Fairhope going down near Masco after a Tuesday morning event. Officials from Syndnes say rescue steps are underway as weather hampered efforts and crews search the area.
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Fairhope
Gulf Mexico
Asactiatea Press
Syndnes Y
Gulf of
Masco
The Associated Press Unique News Reach in Mobile Territory
The News-Item claims exclusive rights to the AP full daily report in Mobile territory. It highlights AP as fair accurate and nonpartisan with hundreds of correspondents worldwide and access to officials, ensuring readers receive the same AP news as other American cities.
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Associated Press
Associated Press Newspapers
United States
Associated, Préss
Respect
Associated
Mobile
Associated Press News
A. P
America
Officials to Inspect Shipyards in Mobile Next Week
Chairman Edward Hurley of the United States Shipping Board and Chas A Piez of the Emergency Shipbuilding Corporation will visit Mobile next week for a three day inspection of shipyards. Senator Bankhead provided the telegram to Collector Percy Maer. They will also discuss waterfront protection and the appointment of a local shipping controller to run the Mobile port.
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Edward, W. Hurley
United States Shipping Board
Chas. A. Piez
Emergency Shipbuilding Corporation
Mobile
Percy W. Maer
John H. Bankhead
Hurley
Mr. Pier
New York City
Southern iron mines ship 8 100 000 tons of ore in last year
Washington reports that the South mined and shipped more than 1 100 000 tons of iron ore in 1917, Birmingham district producing the bulk. Georgia Tennessee North Carolina and Virginia contributed 1 400 000 tons, with nationwide shipments reaching 7 649 000 tons valued at 236 178 000 dollars. Shipments fell 2.9 percent from 1916 while value rose 29.3 percent.
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Southern Iron Mines
Associated Press
Washington
South
Birmingham
Georgia
Tennessee
North Carolina
Virginia
January 24 Foreseen Bags Associated Press Style Note
The fragment provides an Associated Press byline and date reference for a January 24 item but lacks clear event details or entities to summarize into a full card.
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Associated’ Press
Bags
Chamberlain Defends Integrity Against Wilson Attack
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon denounces President Wilsons charge against his veracity and integrity saying he will prove the war department caused deaths at cantonments and epidemics could have been prevented with better efficiency. He asserts decades of public service and vows to continue in a personal privilege address. Continued on page three.
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Associated Press
Washington
America
Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Military” Committee
Senate
Wilson
New York
Chamberlain
War Department
Confusion Over Wallace Gathering Attendance In Mobile
Delegates who attended the Wallace gubernatorial meeting in Montgomery returned to Mobile last night. Frank J. Thompson led a key list of attendees naming James M. King S Peek Thomas Martin John Hensch and Paterson the last of whom was unknown to Mobile delegates. The Mobile group, led by Sid Lyons, arrived at the Exchange Hotel and rallied for local self government. Estimates of attendance varied from a few dozen to about a thousand with reporters noting 165 to 200 trained newspapermen present.
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Mobile
John Wallace
S. Gand
Ontgomery
Frank
J. Thompson
James M. King
Peek
Thomas Martin
John ©. Hensch
Patterson
Wallace
Officials urged to treat German aliens kindly in registration
Telegram from Attorney General Gr says registering officers should assist and show courtesy to German aliens and inform them no charge for registration and oath. Deputy Marshal Collins states four photographs are required though four views are not needed, contradicting earlier local press notes.
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U.S. Gey
Collins
German Files Papers of Naturalization
An article notes a German merchant named Bender filing papers of naturalization in the United States court records. It references his intention to become a citizen and the historical process involved.
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Gree ‘Bender
F “Mobiles Todas
Omir
Sitizen
United States
Gourt
Impurity in Navy Candy Triggers Sales Halt
The navy suspended candy sales to ships after impurities were found in candy supplied to canteens. Officials cautioned no sickness had been reported and chemical tests were underway. The action follows a wave of food-poisoning plots across meals and canned goods, marking a rare official response.
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Associated Presa
Washington
Navy
Woman Lawyer 10 Speaking Here Next Tuesday
Mrs Funk from the treasury department will speak at the Lyric Theatre next Tuesday night. She is described as a brilliant lawyer and an authoritative voice on patriotic work and Liberty Loan plans, drawing crowds in cities she has visited.
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BE. C. Meredith, Jr
Mobile Bankers’ Committee
Funk
Purs
Mobile
Treasury Department
Bureau of
Lyric Theatre
Two Are Slain When U.S. Steamer Owasco Is Sunk
The U.S. steamer Owasco was sunk by a submarine near a lighthouse. Two American men were killed, with a Norwegian and a British ship also sunk in the attack. The submarine fired from off shore as vessels passed through a beam of light.
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U. S
Owasco
Atlantic
United States
Rm Cfdmbers
Committee raises funds for Mobile soldiers during drives
The committee continues work to raise 4600 for comforts for Mobile County soldiers. After a successful first day, $159 had been collected before the morning, with workers urged to meet at 5 PM at the Battle Gate to finalize reports and push toward the end of the subscription on Wednesday.
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Virginia
Onmedayernoon
D. Ores
Halls Mill Road
Ouneil
Mobile County
Joseph
JG Saarinen
Hie
Men Ordered Held On Burglary Charge
A grand jury has indicted and authorities ordered a group of men held on burglary charges. Details on the suspects, dates, and locations were not fully disclosed in the report.
Six Are Injured When N C and St E Jumps Rail
A passenger train on the Western and Atlantic and Louisville railroad from Atlanta to Chattanooga derailed east of Mission Ridge, injuring Engineer DeWabited Ho i Gon and Fireman Cooper and four others. The engine and several cars plunged down a slope. 160 Army Medical Corps members were aboard en route to Port Oglethorpe. Detours via Southern Railway will continue, with repairs likely by tomorrow night.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
WN le
t+ tanooga
Louis
Atlanta
Ioea River
Mission Ridge
de Wabited Ho i. Gon
Ana Ts Tyan
Ned Ll
Rae
Army Medical Corps
Port Oglethorpe
Cooper
Atlante
Southern Railway
Capture of a Manchurian City Reported
A trans-Pacific liner passenger account from a Chicago traveler details a Chinese capture of a Manchurian city. The passenger cites the Chinese commander and claims heavy fighting, noting Chinese troops drove the opposing forces from the city.
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Associated Press
Pacific
Davis
Chicago
Twin boys held as St. Louis runaways
Leo and Frank Ogner, seventeen year old twin brothers, were brought before the recorder on a dangerous and suspicious charge after running away from St. Louis about a week ago. They said they fled south due to the cold weather. James Burns, acting recorder, presided as chief of police investigated the case.
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Leo
Frank Ogner
St. Louis Mo
Reenery
Investiga
James Burns
Alabama Livestock Association Opens Two Day Session at Battle House
The Alabama Livestock Association held a two day session at the Battle House begun with a roll call of regional leaders and officials. Delays in trains disrupted early attendance while City Commissioner Crawford welcomed delegates and Dr. Cary spoke as association president before a noon recess.
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Alabama Livestock Association
Battle House
CG. de Cary
Ch. C
Ferguson
Mal Industry
Alabama Po Fee
Auburn
Mery
Sauer
Dorieaner le Buena
Tee
Ae Iver i Wilson
Damot
Potemonton Wey
Tod Telp Cotes Aks
Montague
Ntague
Burn
Ultural
Sheiestheen Aim Ai
Naar. Y
H. Lewis
Tain
Agent Earners Railway
Selma
H. L. Scott
Lily Dairy
Lilliian
Ta ‘Scott
Citronelie
J. Williams
U. S
Mobile County
R. L. Beale
Sumter County
H. W. Bales
United States Veterinary Department
W. Tuck
New Orleans
United States
Tle
Mobile
C. D. Vernon
Wheeling
W. Va
A. T. Whitehead
South
Alabams
Greenville
Ala
Crawford
Matt Mahomer
George ©. Crawford
L. Seale
Bimter County
Dr. Cary
Macha
Cary
Retreat Sequel to French Victory on Mont Tomba
The report describes a retreat linked to a prior French victory on Mont Tomba. French troops construct defensive works in the rear as they pull back along the Venetian plains toward the Piaye region.
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Monta Tomba
Venetian Plains
Mont Tomba
Ton
Piaye
Water system plan proposal by Mesars Vaughn and Adoo
Fragmentary text shows Mesars Vaughn and C B Adoo proposing general action to improve a water system from Bum to Mobile. It mentions utilities, transport, coal freight, river access, and associated costs. Overall plan hints at government association oversight and river navigation improvements.
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H. Vaughn
C. B
Adoo
Bum
Mobile
Government
Reis Ee Theas Improvements
Truncated obituary fragment hints at Lehigh Valley figure
Fragmentary obituary notes a 34 year old man from Allentown Pennsylvania. It mentions a hospital stay for a nervous breakdown and references work and alleged behavior, but many details are unreadable.
Engineer killed as open switch causes wreck in Tarboro
An Atlantic Coast Line passenger train struck an open switch at Tarboro North Carolina injuring engineer Campbell of Rocky Mount fatally. Fireman Mail Glass Dupree and several passengers were shaken up while the locomotives sustained heavy damage but remained on the track.
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Associated Press
Tarboro
WN. C
Campbell
Rocky Mount
Atlantic Coast Line
Judge Pitts Amid Mississippi Ties Joins Second U S Aviation Team
Loy H. Welch of Hazelhurst with the Mississippi ties enlisted yesterday at the Mobile Army recruiting station for the aviation section of the signal corps. Sergeant John McGuire directs enlistments of men over draft age with experience handling horses for auxiliary remount depots. Judge A D Pitts was re appointed to the southern Yt.
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H. Welch
Hazelhurst
Miss
Mobile Army
Signal Corps
John McGuire
Forecast Sees Warm Trend for Mobile Area
Forecaster cautions continued seasonable weather for Mobile with a possibly 38 degree low tonight. Friday expected to be fair with moderate westerly winds and generally warm conditions.
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Mobile
Weather Bureau
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Brest-Litovs
Hofman
Adda
Dave
Edward Hurley
Shipping Board
C. A. Piez
Fleet Board
C. Meredith
Bankers’ Committee
Liberty Loan
Grand Jury
Moody Named
S Day Patrol
N.C
ST. E
ST. Louis
Mr. Ianteeds
Allentown
Judge Pitts
A. D. Pitts
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