Volume of evidence at hand on German spy activity
Washington reports officers state that if government actions against German spies in the United States were published it would shock the world. Officials say a massive, coordinated effort by state, war, navy and justice departments uncovers valuable information, with censorship shaping what reaches the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
General Pershing
State
War, Navy and Justice Departments
Four Murder Cases Set for Hearing in Circuit Court
Circuit court resumes Monday July 9 with four murder cases on the docket including Henry Jones set for July 1, Quillan Williams for July 12, and Adam Fountain Jr. aged fifteen for July 13. The week also lists forgery and manslaughter cases and other charges for July 9 through July 17.
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Circus
Henry Jones
Leo Richardson
Junk
Quillan Williams
Adam Fountain, Jr
Thomas J. Junker
John Rufus
James P. Chambers
William
Billie
Richard Jackson
Herman More
Thomas H. Cort
James Mitchell
John Salter
Emile Nicholas
Alonzo J. Davis
Fremeony Ther
J. William Levine
Dominic
John Mitchell
Frank Levene, Jr
John L. Hammond
Apeengig
Annie McDowell
petit —_ Mary McCrary
Marshall
East St. Louis Riots Cited as Ending Amid Staffing Shortage
Reports indicate the East St. Louis riot situation has eased with many whites leaving town and hundreds of workers fleeing, reducing factory output as militia presence stabilizes streets and plants plan output curtailment. Local authorities and workers assess ongoing risk as several large plants halt operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Freak Clothing For Men Again Fashion Decree
Chicago July 5 Fat men will look fatter and thin men thinner if they conform to styles forecast for the coming season by garment authorities at the National Association of Clothing Designers convention. Scarcity of wool brings scant English styles. spring 1918 suits will lack belts cuffs and pockets, requiring men to carry bags for belongings.
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Chicago
National Association of Clothing Designers
Russia aims for independence of Poland new autonomy appears
Washington July 5 Ambassador Bakhmeteff outlined a new Russian policy seeking independence for Poland and other nationalities within Russia. He said the government would rest on the consent of the governed and favor autonomy for Ukraine while Poland would bear part of the war debt as a step toward its independence.
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Associated Press
Washington
Russia
Bakhmeteff
Auibanater
Poland
Ukraine
Red Cross Workers Follow Soldiers Along Line of March
Red Cross crews plan to map the march route with meetings in each town where troops camp or dine. Experts will describe the work and highlight soldiers as beneficiaries of generous gifts. The flying squadron will travel by automobile and donations from Mobile and other areas were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Henderson trial postponed to July 23 in murder case
Emmett A. Henderson faced a murder charge and was arraigned in the inferior criminal court, with the defense requesting a continuance until July 23. The case concerns Claud Herring, who was stabbed on June 19 near Magazine and died two days later after suffering injuries. Henderson claims self defense after being struck first.
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Emmett A. Henderson
Inferior Criminal Court
Henderson
Claud Herring
Magazine
Herring
Globe mine strike escalates with government orders
In Globe Arizona on July 5 authorities report that United States troops have been ordered to the Globe mine area following a major strike. The move comes after discussions with government representatives and local officials to restore order amid growing unrest and a halt in operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Phoenix. Ariz
al Wiley
E. ‘Jones
Cooney
Hugh M. Foster
Globe
United States
Douglas
Weather forecast for Mississippi and nearby areas
The Weather Bureau in Washington issues forecast for July 5 indicating unsettled conditions and hot spell. Expect showers and possible thunderstorms through Friday with high temperatures and humid air.
Anthrax Fears Sweep Bayou La Batre Area
Reports from Bayou La Batre and nearby communities describe cattle deaths in the past days suspected as anthrax. State Live Stock Board officials sent a specimen for official diagnosis while Auburn experts are to confirm. Veterinarians and cattle owners eagerly await confirmation and guidance under livestock sanitary laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayou la Batre
Cohen
State Live Stock Board
Auburn
D. J. Meador
State Live Stock Sanitary Board
EB. D. King
Dr. King
Mobile Area Weather Report and Temperature Extremes
Weather bureau data shows 98 degrees at Livingston Alabama as the day’s high with 71 at Mobile, while Mobile itself reached 88 and 71 for the low. Forecasts call for possible showers tonight and Friday with gentle winds and heat risk in the north east and west regions. River forecast indicates only minor changes in the Tombigbee and its branches over the next two days.
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Mobile
Weather Bureau
Livingston
Ala
Thor
Aberdeen
Columbus
Okolona
Alabama
Condition of cotton improved by rains report
Weather bulletin notes temperatures above normal and distributed rainfall improved the condition of cotton across the region. The weekly bulletin from the agriculture department cites the recent rains as boosting crop prospects and summarizes weather effects in several districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Washington
and Crop Bulletin
Gunner Misses Leave Ends Life In Norfolk Hotel
Norfolk July 5 L H Wingerter chief machinist mate on battle ship North Dakota killed himself in a Norfolk hotel over a leave overstay. He cut his throat and wrists after asking at the hotel office to ship to New York office T Knott 25 East 26th street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Norfolk
L. H. Wingerter
North Dakota
Ay Setak
New York
T. Knott
East 26Th Street
Representation Bill Rejected by House of Commons
London July 5 The house of commons acted on the franchise reform bill known as the representation of the people bill voting 201 to 169 to reject or to adopt proportional representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
House of Commons
U. S. Troops Begin Permanent Camp in France
Paris July 5 Anited Press troops of the first expeditionary force parade in Paris near the permanent American training camp. Other units at a French port will move to camp instruction and the entire expedition is expected to be encamped by July 15 under Major General William L Sibert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
First Expeditionary Force
William L. Sibert
Enormous Rise in U S Military Maintenance Costs
Washington July 5. A committee on public information report outlines the vast 1916 appropriations for U S armed forces. It lists doubling or more of costs from 1915 to 1916 in clothing, garrison supplies, ordnance, arms manufacture, ammunition, transportation, regular supplies, and aeronautics with thousands of blankets shoes cloth and socks purchased to arm and equip the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
America
Committee On Public
Garrison Aquippa
Woman jailed after failing to prove gaming charges
Mrs. May Nelson of Crichton saw Billie Cowart and others arraigned in the safe criminal court for gaming. she failed to prove charges and was jailed until costs were paid. Several other defendants faced assorted outcomes including bond forfeiture and nolle prosse rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Nelson
Crichton
Billie Cowart
Walter Johnston
Joe Cowart
Willie McDuffie
Charles Gowners
John H .Coleman
Frank Flinn
Nolle Prosse
John E. Adams
Julia Jackson
Helen Coleman
Smith
Mose BH Gaming
Commissioner Woods Waives Immunity in Cruger Case
New York July 5 Arthur Woods the commissioner signed a waiver of immunity in connection with a grand jury probe led by the district attorney regarding the Ruth Cruger murder. The inquiry aims to determine criminal responsibility of any police linked to Alfred Cocchi who fled to Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Arthur Woods
Ruth Cruger
Whitman
Mitchel
Alfred Cocchi
Miss Cruger
Italy
Manager E T Moore Receives Promotion
Mr EB T Moore has been local manager of the Western y for three years and receives a promotion. G H Bentley from Chattanooga Tenn takes over as manager, arriving today. Moore departs tomorrow.
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EB. T. Moore
Western Y
Alabama
Offensive to Begin Northwest of Arras
Washington reports say Russia can strike hard again and allied forces prepare a western front advance. British moves north of Arras are anticipated as German air activity and Allied air losses are noted. General Haig may plan a large scale offensive in Belgium and northern France.
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Associated Press
Washington
Russia
Entente
French Front Tactics Hold as German Attack Fails
General Petain concentrates on preserving key French command positions on the front. A German bid to seize control near the Aisne fails with heavy losses. Paris reports an American parade in Paris yesterday en route to a permanent training camp. Other units at a French port will depart for camp instruction. The expedition is to encamp by July 15 under Major General Sibert.
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Petain
Aisne
Cerny
Paris
Sibert
Germans expect British offensive near Arras says German minister
Copenhagen dispatches report Lieutenant General von Stein, Prussian minister of war, told a Reichstag committee that a further British offensive was anticipated near Arras. The note appears in the latest field dispatches received today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Copenhagen
von Stein
Reichstag
Sone
Arras
Haig
Reynolds Report Featured At Weekly Rotary Meeting
The Mobile Rotary Club heard President W H Reynolds stress the service ethic at the Atlanta convention. W H Bryant read the paper in Reynolds absence. Vice President Eli P Grace presided as talk covered Carnival parade benefits and papers read by honored members en route to Atlanta.
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Mobile Rotary Club
W. H. Reynalda
Atlanta
Mobile
W. H. Bryant
Eli P. Grace
Tata Ins Gel Hthir
Rotary Club
A. Cc. Green
Palestine (Tex
Colin Macdonald
San Antonio
Dallas
Houston
Gulf City Gun Club to Convene Tonight on North Royal
President Mark Lyons of the Gulf City Gun Club has called a meeting for 7 o clock tonight in the club rooms on North Royal Street. Important matters will be discussed along with plans for rest of summer shooting program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Lyons
Gulf City Gun Club
North Royal Street
Lyons
Soldier ball player recovers rapidly at Fort Morgan game
Corporal D. Freeman of the Fort Morgan baseball team was struck in the head by a pitched ball during the Monroe game between the regulars and the First A Infantry. He was reported improved today after receiving medical attention in town and returned to Fort Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Freeman
Fort Morgan
Monroek
Nineteenteens School Levy Discussion Meeting Called
The Mobile County School Commission calls citizens to a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Barton Academy to discuss financing a proposed two mill school levy. County Superintendent Murphy warns funds are inadequate and debt rising, urging community support for better school service per the 1916 School Survey findings.
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Barton Academy
Mobile County School Commissioners
Murphy
Jamaica's banana crop again normal
Consul Charles L. Latham of Kingston reports Jamaica's banana crop is returning to normal after two poor hurricane-hit seasons. The crop is starting to come in with weekly average prices around 54 cents per stem, about 12 cents per bunch.
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Jamaica
Charles L. Latham
Kingston
Mobile
Lieutenant Pickens Now Commands a Chaser
Mrs. A C Pickens received word that her son Lieutenant Andrew Pickens of the United States Navy is safely in French waters and is in pursuit of a submarine. A prior card said he was leaving for European waters but did not specify sailing port.
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A. C. Pickens
Andrew Pickens
United States Navy
Pickens
First Alabama Infantry Mobilizes From Mobile
The First Alabama Infantry known as Mobile's Regiment begins the mobilization at Montgomery. 1,325 officers and men sail Mobile Bay by boat toward Dene on the eastern shore, where 150 rookies and soldiers too ill to march will join the capital city. 27 soldiers are unfit for the overland trip, as reported to Col. F. M. Maddox. Chaplain S. B. Crosby and regimental leaders lead prayers for victory and a safe return. Civilians, mothers, and sweethearts prepared tables with refreshments as the scene aims to boost morale before departure.
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Alabama
Mobile
Montgomery
Mobile Bay
Dene
Nashville
F. M. Maddox
Hagood
War censorship to speed dispatches from France
Washington issued a statement on war censorship of cable dispatches from France. It describes temporary arrangements for correspondents and the need for timely delivery of messages about American troop movements while a permanent system is organized at General Pershing's headquarters.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baker Today
France
Pershing
Cers
Police announce double-header baseball benefit game
A double-header baseball benefit for the Red Cross was scheduled for Monroe Park Sunday afternoon. The Police team will face the Purchasing Agents in one game while a picked team will meet another club. the event was postponed previously by rain.
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Red Crosse
Monroe Park
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Finland
Ambassador Bakhmeteff
Mississippi
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E. T. Moore
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Belgium
Stein
Nick Ae Ee
Hollebeke
Hwest
Teuton
Sector
Reynalds
Rotary
Robert J. Aley
Aley
National Education Association
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Ore
Jay
Lieut. Pickens
Bienville
B. Crosby
Spkiler Boys
Iris
1St Infantry
Hwarz
Baker
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