28 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1918
Page
1
The News Item highlights its exclusive Mobile leased wire from the Associated Press supplying nationwide reports. It touts AP as accurate impartial and truthful, with correspondents in cities worldwide.
President Wilson asks Americans to observe a wheatless Monday and Wednesday, a meatless Tuesday, a porkless Saturday, and two wheatless days weekly with one meatless meal daily to aid food saving for the war effort.
In Mobile the second heatless Monday eased for merchants due to warmer weather with temperatures near 65 degrees. Stores used gas or electricity for lighting but not for heating. most opened after a State Fuel Administration ruling clarified lighting and heating terms. Some tobacco shops closed. barber shops mostly stayed closed or reopened as rules allowed. Nationwide, New York industry halted as a second heatless Monday reduced activity and led to many exemption filings.
Pan German denouncements widen as riots flare in Prague over flour rations. Reports from London and Vienna note troops with machine guns summoned at Mannheim opposite Cologne, while officials discuss Germany’s war aims and possible offensives.
A campaign to sell 15000 dollars in Gulf Coast Fair stock opens tomorrow. Led by Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce leaders, the effort aims to relieve the association’s debt and leave a surplus to guarantee a fair this year. Mary W. F. Barry explains the plan and committees are named to begin work, meeting at the Cawthon Hotel at 1 PM tomorrow for final plans.
Right Reverend John W. Shaw, native Mobilian, has been named archbishop in a tribute to his service. The selection follows strong letters from the Pope and guidance from Bishops Castellanos and José of México City, with Shaw serving as chancellor and secretary to Mobile’s cathedral clergy before his elevation.
The U S Supreme Court refused to grant a rehearing and ordered the mandate at once, denying further delay in carrying out the sentences of Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman. They were convicted in New York of conspiring to violate the draft law, with the court sustaining the conviction on January 14.
The South Orchards Company organized several years ago and promoted land development near Fowl River on the Cedar Point road. It filed a certificate of dissolution today in the probate court. Incorporators were Max Lau Percival Smith Harold F White and Albert W. Easman.
Burdett resident on St Stephens near the Bay Shore railroad reported to Sheriff W J Jeans that fifteen chickens were taken from his yard sometime last night. The birds were of the Plymouth Rock breed and some logs indicate the theft occurred this afternoon.
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce requests the exact date of the planned visit by Edward Hurley of the Shipping Board and Daniel Piez, as coordinated with Sincinka. The inquiry specifies determining the precise timing for the officials' visit.
Horace Turner reports the Rivers and Harbors Committee hearing on Mobile harbor appropriation has been postponed to February 1 after a telegram from Congressman Oscar Gray. Mobile delegates will travel to Washington for the final decision and seek a larger $350,000 appropriation to match new local industries.
Federal court set aside the supreme lodge Knights of Pythias right to raise assessments on endowment class insurance under its by laws amended in 1888. The ruling issued from Washington on January 23.
A motion for a new trial was filed in the United States district court by Tetter S Cunningham of Farnsdale against the Railway seeking $1000 for alleged personal injury. The hearing was postponed on February 8 at the plaintiff's request after a trial in Selma concluded with a judgment for the plaintiff.
Amsterdam reports negotiations between German and Austria-Hungary food boards have concluded. Germany furnishes 5,500 tons of flour to Austria with a condition of return by mid March. If not returned, Germany will receive maize equal to 14 percent of the flour shipment.
The Cunarder Andania, torpedoed off the Ulster coast, sank despite attempts to reach port. The explosion caused no deaths. Andania, 13,406 tons, was built in 1913 and had operated between British and American ports.
Washington dispatches report no advance copy of Count Czernin's Austro-Hungarian speech reached President Wilson or officials. Joe Lansing said no copy had been received before publication. The note indicates confusion over whether the speech was sent or reviewed prior to release.
Berlin dispatch reports German Chancellor Hertling will soon propose another settlement plan on the Belgian question. The note comes via a press message from Amsterdam indicating Berlin intends to reopen talks.
One hundred fifty coast artillery men from Fort Morgan guard Mobile shipyards and industries along the waterfront. Major Pat J. Lyons says the guard is temporary and will be replaced later by a New Orleans unit. The troops are encamped at the Armory Church and Royal streets awaiting orders.
Soldiers landed from the steamer Sabream this morning and were met by city officials led by Mayor Pat J. Lyons. Captain Buckley assumes guard duties in the city with Special Deputy Collector John B. Callaghan and Chief of Police P. J. Sea coordinating security efforts.
Mrs Funk, vice chairman of the loan, plans to speak in Mobile but will not arrive Tuesday due to bad train service. She hopes to appear later, timing uncertain, while touring the southwest as part of Treasury staff duties.
State, county, city and federal officials join wartime workers in Middle Tennessee for a conference to enhance county cooperation and war production efforts across the region.
The court expedited the case brought by the Associated Press against the International News Service to stop news piracy. The supreme court fixed April 15 for hearing arguments.
A brief notice states two individuals will undertake naturalization to gain U.S. citizenship. The ceremony and exact dates are not listed, but the event marks a formal step in the immigration process for the applicants.
Fragmentary note lists committees and members including Stedale WwW Betty hantania vey Ww Ea ae 8 EB H Beittod Bet aughes H C Ger ald and Gordon Smith for solicitation duties.
Associated Press report notes Heney expects more correspondence from the Packer case. He indicated the commission’s office had secured documents deemed of prime importance and could read from mass originals and certified photographs if mail delays occurred. The material allegedly shows a pattern of noncompetitive purchasing across the United States.
Mobile Council of Defense workers press ahead with a fund drive to comfort Alabama soldiers. Campaigners planned a Chickasaw visit with limited soliciting and expect a Mobile allotment of about 4500 by the drive’s closing day Thursday. Local totals remain unreported.
Two masked men with drawn pistols robbed the Calcasieu National Bank at Oakdale La early today. They forced the assistant manager R V Young to open the vault and escaped with about 11000 dollars, according to telephone wires reaching Alexandria La.
A garbled wartime era forecast cites Garfield predicting U. S. government control of oil production and distribution. The text references the White House and wartime or emergency measures, with emphasis on national direction of oil resources.
Mr. John A. Green president of the National Association of Retail Grocerymen is invited to speak to Mobile merchants on Thursday night about food conservation. He is now in New Orleans where he will discuss the same topic with the city’s leaders.
A U S patrol ship was reported ashore on a rock in European waters. The incident occurred as authorities investigated how the vessel grounded and what rescue measures were taken. No further details on the ship’s name or condition were provided.
A wartime update notes criticism aims to calm American patience as leaders defend the Army program. The speaker concedes delays are inevitable in any such large mobilization but stresses country confidence is essential to sustain this great undertaking. The discourse explores accountability and the war department’s response amid charges of failure.
Four American flyers attached to a French squadron took part in a daylight bombing raid over Germany but weather fog limited the mission. All aircraft returned safely with unclear damage reports due to poor visibility.
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