Wartime City Plans and Fourth of July Concert
A chaotic wartime city page details plans for a navy ship launch and a public concert in a square. It mentions Dry Dock and Ship Bolls Company preparing to launch the Bana go ship, security measures, and a future concert arranged by Dr. CL BB. Brewikes Gy utiles. The piece references Mobito siege coverage and sugar shortages affecting daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Taunchinga
Bric Dry Dock
Ship Bolls Company
Meabdile
Eric
Uae
Directors Elected as Shipbuilding Firm Sees Membership Rise
In a meeting of the Mobile Shipbuilding Company, Mr Frank McLaughlin was elected director succeeding Mr So RR Fife, with J R Reeves of Reeves Electric and other firms stepping down. The Reeves Mercantile Company and Mi Liners report doubled memberships, while new single members include Pincus Clothing, A A Stone Co., a Philadelphia concern, and the Chamlecon Steamship Company.
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Frank Mclacoghin
Nn Wis
So RR. Fife
Asen
Nec Shupouiltiin Company
Pincus Clothing Company
A. A. Stone Co
Philadelphia
Chamelecon Steamship Company
Matthew's Prayers for Men in Service Services This Thursday
St Matthew's Church schedules special services this Thursday at 7:30. A holy mass will be offered for the men in service and confessions are available Wednesday at 4 and before the mass. The first Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus continues with these rites.
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St. Matthew's Church
War Savings Stamps Near 400000 Total
War Savings Stamps drive results show figures between 276060 and 190000 for city and county quotas. Postmaster J. Brock Thornton based his estimate on data from Thetin B. Derton chairman of the SHPO for Mobile County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Brocker Thornton
Thetin B. Derton
Mobile
Mobilé
Senator Atumin i Filiasi Dies After Stroke
WASHINGTON July 3 Senator T Ben atumin i Filiasi veteran of twenty and chintr mun of the senate naval affairs committee died at his home after a hemorrhage Tuesday. The senate adjourned after the news and tributes poured in from colleagues and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tbenatumin i
Filiasi
Chintrmun
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Special Permit Conditions For Vessel Security Checks
A fragment outlines a special permit by a coast guard or inspecting authority governing security procedures aboard ships. It mentions carrying kodak or camera for inspection and delivery to the owner upon arrival, with emphasis on prompt surrender to an officer. The text is garbled and references July 4 and various authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidhetra
Young Navy Man Visiting Cousin in Mobile
Eibert Rawls of the I. S&S. navy aboard the Arkansas, stationed at Newport News, is visiting his cousin Mrs. J. B. Harvey in Mobile until Friday. The Rawls family once lived in Mobile and now resides in Seattle, Washington. From which city young Rawls enlisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eibert Rawls
I. S&s. Navy
Arkansas
Newport News
Mobile
Furleven
J. B. Harvey
Rawls
Seattle
Wesh
Young Mi
Itawls
Mr Willoughy Shows Slight Improvement
The condition of Charles D. Willoughby vice president and cashier of the First National Bank, who is seriously ill at his Government Street home, showed a slight improvement at 2 o clock Wednesday afternoon.
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Charles D. Willoughby
First National Bank
Government Street
Two Men File Intentions to Become Citizens in U S District Court
William Nowaskowski a boiler maker born in Warsaw Poland and Jim Hunter a seaman born in San Blas Panama filed declarations of intention to become American citizens in the U S district court Wednesday morning.
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William Nowaskowski
Warsaw
Poland
Jim Hunter
San Blas
Panama
U. S. District
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
The summary notes fair tonight and Thursday for Alabama and Mississippi with a slight warmup. In north and central Alabama and eastern Mississippi portions temperatures rise modestly.
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Washington
Dilly
Alabama
Mississippi
Composite corn ear from Bartles Wharf sighted in office
An ear composed of seven corn ears was brought to The News Item office. It was raised by Captain Buck Bailsvin at Bartles Wharf Baldwin County. Captain John Harrub of the steamer Pleasure Bay said the Eastern shore crop outlook is strong with sweet potatoes in fine condition and cotton growth promising a remarkable crop though ready in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News Item
Buck Bailsvin
Bartles Wharf
Baldwin County
John Harrub
Pleasure Bay
Mobile child welfare plan eyed by Crawford commission
The Crawford commission discusses a welfare oriented plan for Mobile children. It envisions consolidation of truancy work and juvenile services under one arrangement to improve outcomes and reduce costs. Physical training and recreation are proposed to use facilities year round.
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Crawford
Staan of Sa
America
Big Community Sing to Have Orchestra
Next Sundays community sing is expected to be the largest and best of the summer with an orchestra of fifteen pieces accompanying a chorus of 308 children who will march in a body and wave American flags. Mrs. Carl K. Klinge leads, assisted by Mohbile’s magical talent, and volunteers should contact Mrs Klinge or Bell phone.
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Carl K. Klinge
Mohbile
Petrie Boopl Rh Par Mecro's Rocks Pame Sg Pen
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Petrie and Mecro s Rocks with scattered names and dates. readable items include partial references to events and places, but no coherent storyline or identifiable outcome.
Moulton Posse Fires on Craft Evasion Suspects
A Moulton posse shot at three alleged craft evaders as they fled from a WilDae Theme property. Deputies pursued, capturing the three men after they reportedly wounded a guard and fired from the rear of the villa. The parents of the youths were overpowered and detained on aiding the escape charges.
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Moulton
Alu
Tverdt
Willian
Sored
Hore Guerda
Willivis
Tao
Charles
The
Jhouse
Young Girl's Case Continued Until July 6
Henrietta Ivans appeared in inferior criminal court on grand larceny charges and her case was adjourned to July 6. The warrant alleges she took a gold wrist watch worth 40 dollars and a diamond brooch valued at 30 dollars belonging to Mrs. Mareeret Wyman of Whistler. Georgia Hopkins faced a charge of abusive language toward an elderly man, Delchamps station resident Charles Delchamps, with proceedings continued to Saturday.
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Henrietta Ivans
Inferior Criminal Court
Mareeret Wyman
Whistler
Georgia Hopkins
Charles Delchamps
Delchamps Station
Disrupted Text: Local Baseball Exhibition Features Named Figures
A garbled report describes a baseball exhibition with players including Mike Murke and Mike Hinier from various clubs. Details about teams, locations, umpires, and schedule are unclear due to OCR errors, but mentions a July Fourth game and several named participants across Mobile and related associations.
Panama Elections Scheduled for July 7
The State Department announced Panama would hold elections for the National Assembly on Sunday July 7. US troops were deployed to Panama and Colon last Saturday to maintain order under treaty obligations amid regional unrest.
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Washington
Methodists Organize Finance Board for 70 Million Fund
The Methodist Episcopal Church South formed its board of finance to oversee a 70 million dollar fund for superannuated ministers and their families. Bishop W F McMurrah was elected president, announcing the society will care for about 800 retired members and their spouses.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Methodist Episcopal Church’ South
W. F. McMurrah
War Secretary's Letter Sparks London Headlines
The London papers feature Secretary of War Baker's letter to President Wilson amid Allied advances near the Marne. The incident precedes the fall of Vaux and reflects swift U S troop arrivals, with headlines proclaiming an amazing Atlantic record and United States months ahead in supply.
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Assocted Press
Londo
Aker
Wilson
Iited
London
Vaux
Marne
Federal Employees to Organize Here Meeting Noted
A meeting of Mole federal employees is planned to form a federation. John Callashan serves as temporary president and Mo Mitchell A Marques as secretary. About forty employees enrolled for the organization.
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John Callashan
Mo Mitchell
Marques T Porery
Pheer Oder
Red Cross Pledges Collected At Booth
Pledges to monthly Red Cross funds were accepted at a booth in front of the Customs House. Ladies listed to collect include Mestlinies A DP Bush Hughes Marshall Turner Strachan Barret Aaron Lowenstein A Moses Flynn. The treasurer Mrs J Bo Waterman said fund accounts are open to public.
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Thore
Mestlinies
A. DP. Bush
EL @& Hughes
Marshall Turner
Strachan Barret
Aaron Lowenstein
A. Moses
Flynn
J. Bo Waterman
Boy Scout Troops to March in Fourth of July Parade
Company A of Mobile and Company B of Toulminville will join the Fourth July parade with a hike to follow. Commander R. BE. Daly requests scouts be equipped. All other scouts are invited to participate in the parade and hike, each carrying a small United States flag.
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Mobile
Mpar B
Toulminville
United States
R. BE. Daly
Sta Reques
Dr Bales Reports 96 Infected Cattle Infestation
H. W. Bales, federal live stock inspector, issued his weekly report noting a decrease in infestations. The document highlights ongoing concerns in cattle health and recalls prior statistics.
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Bales
H. W. Bales
Federal
Age
Dipper i
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