Port Threatened as Marine Strike Expands Overseas
A broad strike by marine firemen and other crew amid wage demands of 15 a month threatens Mobile and New York shipping. Union officials say non union replacements could trigger wider walkouts, potentially paralyzing ports and delaying fruit shipments aboard Levisa Frontera and other vessels. The crisis risks economic impact on freight and meat markets under federal scrutiny.
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Shipping Board
W. F. Cattell
American Federation of Labor
Mobile
International Seamen’s Union of America
Cottrell
New York
International Seaman’s Union
Jeff Davis Home at Montgomery to Make Way for Garage
A historical note records Jeff Davis’ Montgomery residence being replaced by a new garage. The short fragment references the former Confederate president and the site’s modification, with limited readable details on dates or authorities involved.
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Jeff Davis
Montgomery
Jefferson Vis
The
Confederacy du O- Journ
Retreat at College to Begin Tonight
The Catholic laymen of the city plan three retreats starting tonight at Spring Hill College. Over 137 members will depart at 2 o clock this evening with one staying at the college until Monday morning at 7. The first retreat begins July 18, with a third session scheduled for August as announced by Spring Hill College president J. C. Kearns.
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Spring Hill College
Tericht &F
Blalack Cleared In Recorder Court On Shotgun Charge
William H. Blalack faced a shotgun discharge case in Recorder Court but was discharged after arraignment before Acting Recorder R. E. Gordon. John Duffee and Neely Browning were dismissed for disorderly conduct as evidence showed no connection to the incident.
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William H. Blalack
John Rolston Returns Home From Overseas Service
John Rolston former commissary chief at Chickasaw and Rolston Hotel Coden has returned to the city after several months abroad with the army of occupation in Spain.
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John. Rolston
Chickasaw
Rolston
Coden
Spence
Epane
Ethie
Three Schooners Meet Accidents Off Fort Morgan
Three schooners from one fleet, the Randall Theresa Alice and Virginia Lyons, were en route from Mobile to Havana when all ran ashore near Fort Morgan. Damages reported. Randall went aground while Theresa and Alice returned leaking, Virginia Lyons lost rigging. All three later floated or returned as Havana firm took possession.
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Cuba
Havana
Mobile
Fort Morgan
Randall
Theresa
Alice
Virginia Lyons
Admiral dives into Hudson saving gob
Rear Admiral Herry McLaughlin Pinkney Hughes, commander of the Atlantic fleet train, leaped into the Hudson to save William J. Buckley of Chicago, a bowsman on a barge. Buckley fell overboard as the admiral and his wife were to be landed from the flagship Columbia. The admiral said the act was not heroic, just what any officer would do. Buckley was pulled to safety by a lifeboat.
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Associated Press
New York
Herry McLaughlin Pinkney ‘Siuse
Hudene
Admiral Hughes
Eac
Admiral Huse
William J. Buckley
Chicago
Columbia
Buckley
Huse
Safety Campaign 18 Brings Fewer Railroad Accidents
Public statistics show the first three months of the year had fewer railroad deaths than in 1918. Overall accidents dropped. In the Southern region one railroad shop logged 333,452 man-hours with no injuries in 1919, another shop 665,189 man-hours with four accidents.
Wholesale robberies strike U.S. Army stores in Germany
Coblenz reports an Allied news agency story that a plot to steal supplies for shipment and troop quarters in occupied Germany has been uncovered. Three cars of American bacon and three cars of tires and tubes seized near the bridgehead were returned to Coblenz. Losses are estimated in the several million marks, with shipments allegedly continuing for weeks.
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Coblenz
Associated Press
Germany
Bolshevik Forces Advance by Northern Dvina Region
London July 11 Bolshevik troops began an advance southeast of Archangel along the northern Dvina. They reportedly occupied Peshno and captured 200 prisoners and eight machine guns. Isheviki pursue north Russian forces as they push toward Pskov and Narva southwest of Petrograd.
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London
Dvina
Archangel
Peshno
Petrograd
Pedanessage
Pskov
Narva
Air Patrol Ison For Mexican Border
Fragments outline a plan for an aerial patrol along the Mexican border from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico. The patrol is to begin once squadrons are organized and prepared to operate from dawn to dusk.
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ISON
Sean
Fic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Wil Ecreres
Oeraverade
San Dibdo
Wester Department of the Arty
Overseas troops arrive as transports reach New York
The Valacia Saxonia and Tosoa ships arrived today in New York carrying 221 officers and men. The contingent consisted mainly of service and transport units.
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Associated Press
New York
Tran Valacia
Saxonia
Tosoa
Prohibition Reduces Crime in Chicago Report
A report from Associated Press notes a significant drop in crime in Chicago during prohibition era. Officials cite enforcement and social shifts as factors, with crime rates reportedly falling by about half in some districts. Local authorities urge continued measures to sustain gains.
Communist Leaders Arrested as Papers Suppressed
Three communist leaders have been arrested in Berlin as authorities suppress four newspapers. Police say the crackdown targets subversive activity connected to the party.
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Berlin
Job Ti Itne Nore Fahoe
Acrid, Amused Pees
Texas whites and Negroes clash with one killed
In Longview and Austin Texas a violent clash between white residents and Black men left one Black person dead and several whites wounded. Gov Reed urged calm as fires burned in affected neighborhoods. National guard units were reportedly ordered mobilized to restore order.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
Longview
Shipping Board Lifts More Restrictions
The Shipping Board announced new rules effective next Monday affecting ship charters and voyages. It states chartering and berth business will no longer be bound by maximum or minimum rates and formal approval remains required for over ocean freight rates.
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York
Airitet
Over Ocean Freight Ra
New York
Rters
Wilson Eyes Mexican Situation After Cabinet Meeting
President Wilson made an unplanned call to Secretary Polk and discussed the Mexican situation. The talks focused on the American peace delegation and the upcoming decisions while Polk advised caution and close study of events.
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Powerer Press
Washington
Wilson
Sera Polk
Polk
Three Arrests Reported in Whistler Case
M Green faces charges of receiving stolen property and larceny while Asia Fuller and Hert are charged with burglary. All residents of the area were captured near Waptenie TM Kegna, with officials coordinating a seizure at the scene.
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M. Green
Asia
Waptenie
Louisiana Governor Travels to Promote Highway Improvements
The Governor travels from New Orleans to meet officials and discuss good roads and highway improvement as part of a state effort. The schedule includes a dinner event and planned visits, with the trip aimed at advancing road projects and local transportation initiatives.
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New Orleans
Welc
St. Jn
Vince
Winni
Sunday Fishing Ban Bill Clears Legislature Debate
A bill before the legislature would prohibit Sunday fishing and restrict related activities. The measure aims to ban angling on the Sabbath and would extend to the sale of fish related gear and certain items on Sundays.
Bill to reduce Mobile school board to five members
In Mobile Alabama a bill is introduced in the house by Rep Dol B Cobbs to shrink the Mobile board of school commissioners from nine to five and to appoint an assistant district attorney for Mobile county. The measure targets labor agents and would raise state license fees. Both chambers plan to vote next Wednesday on a resolution by Rep Long to oppose woman suffrage amendments.
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Ala
Mobile Board of School Commissioners
Dol. B. Cobbs
Mobile
Cobbs
Ap Lgeit
Dobbs
Senate
House
Representative Long
Butler
Oee
July Squalls and Lightning Claim a Life in City
Weather observer notes ongoing July squalls and afternoon storms caused by heat and high air strata. Mary Williams, a negro woman of 706 St Louis Street, died after a lightning strike tore through a wall near a fireplace. At the county courthouse a cat was killed. a man was struck near St Louis Street but details are unavailable. Weather reports mention temperatures dropping from 88 to 49 degrees as squalls move through, with wind speeds around miles per hour.
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Weill
Mary Williams
St. Louis Street
Joan Smith
St. Street
Ain
Murder on Sea Charges Hit Prisoner in Mobile Case
Ventura Cuellar, a Mexican seaman aboard the schooner Jean L Boeperville, is charged with attempting to kill Captain Reicker on April 2 1919 in Martinique while the ship was at sea. Cuellar was arrested at Mobile and is held without bond. The captain survived after being shot three times. Cuellar remains in jail as authorities investigate the dispute.
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Ventura Cuellar
Jean L. Boeperville
Baris
Martin Sane
Ree
Mer
Thomas R. Wallace
Cuellar
Reicker
Mobile
W. H. Bennett
Martinique
Burleson to Attend Mrs Koons Funeral
Burleson and a party of Post Office officials will attend the funeral of Mrs. Koons wife of the third assistant postmaster at Winchester. The services were to be held at the home of her parents on Thursday.
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Burleson
Mrs. Koons
Washington
Tiearro Air
Koons
Winchester
Gas casualty says he is not dead after death report
Roanoke Va July 11 Sergeant Lee Ce Me of Bentonville Va said the casualty list listing him as dead from accident and other causes appeared in papers today but he is very much alive He reported he was gassed near the end of the war and has since fully recovered.
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Associated Press
Roanoke
Lee Ce Me
Bentonville
Focal
Murray
Forming Syndicate to Retire Ford Notes
A New York syndicate announced to Gar that it would finance a 750000 dollar one year credit for Ford Motor Company of Detroit. The funds will retire 90 day promissory notes and are understood to finance the purchase of minority stock.
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New York
Gar
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Rome’s Shops Reopen Greeted by Precautionary Measures
Precautionary military measures remain in force in Rome as shops slowly resume work after recent disorders. Authorities report orders largely restored, with continued security for the city and its streets.
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Rome
Senate braces for heated clash over peace treaty
In Washington the Senate holds the peace treaty and League of Nations covenant as sessions adjourn until Monday. Advocates and opponents begin preparations for the debate, with Foreign Relations Committee members set to study the document and shape the initial meeting agenda amid high interest. President Wilson addresses House matters as the capital resumes debate preparations.
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Senate
League of Nations
League
Wee
Pe Sanington
Paris Cooks and Waiters Strike Over Pay
Paris cooks and waiters walk out complaining about wage deductions from receipts and hours. City services and cafe operations are disrupted as workers threaten to extend the strike, affecting transportation and street cafe activity.
Commander NC4 Receives Medal From Aero Club
Lieutenant commander of the eee in the plowest air passage of the Atlantic was awarded the gold medal for meritorious service. The Aero Club presented the honor at a luncheon honoring those who commanded Coast? units.
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Aero Club
York
Navy Clemency Board Mitigating Sentences
Secretary Daniele announced that no naval court martial executions occurred during the war. The clemency reviewing board in many cases commuted death recommendations to imprisonment as hostilities ended and sentences were deemed too severe.
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Daniele
Naval Courtsmartial
Courtsmartial
Reviewing Board
President and Wife Play Round of Golf Near Washington
President Wilson played his first golf round since returning from Paris, accompanied by Mrs. Hison. They spent the forenoon at a country club near Washington after leaving the White House early. Polk said blanket licenses would be issued, but dyes, chemicals and potash would be restricted.
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Washington
Wilson
Paris
Hison
Polk
Brazilian Congress Authorizes Thanks to U S for visit
In Rio de Janeiro on July 10 the Brazilian Congress approved a resolution to telegraph thanks to the United States government and Congress for the reception given to Dr Epitacio Pessoa during his visit there.
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Rio Janeiro
Congress
United States
Epitacio Pessoa
Maximilian Harden May Be Hun Envoy
Copenhagen July 11 Maximilian Harden editor of Die Zukunft Berlin probably will be appointed German ambassador at Washington as soon as diplomatic relations are restored says the Fremdenblatt Hamburg
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Copenhagen
Maximilian Harden
Die Zukunft
Berlin
Washington
Fremdenblatt
Hamburg
Premier Nitt Ne Aids Coalition With Paris Meeting
A Bulgarian delegation has been invited to join the plenary talks in Paris on July 26. The appeal stresses national support for all parties and seeks broad backing for the coalition effort.
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Wits
Paris
New Destroyer 4 Named for Overte
In a terse item, Ass Fagg of ob es pledges a boat or etet Cantata bibeue tat 7 vse eae ahead. The text mentions a male sponsor Ensley, mother of the.
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