Red ink numbers list posted for Mobile registrants
Local and county boards publish red ink numbers assigned to men registered under federal laws in Mobile district. Wards four seven eight chair Elliott G Rickarby. lists at police station and Rickarby office in Van Antwerp building. Drawing expected late this week by federal authorities.
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Elliott G. Rickarby
Joel W. Goldsby
Aolitha West
Royal St. Francis
Thad Partridge
County Registration Board
Public War Card System Ensures Fair Draw Numbers
Officials explain the red number on cards used in drawings is to prevent manipulation and guarantee contestants know their exact stake. A copy of each name with its red number is kept in the War Department files in Washington and at the adjutant General’s office in Montgomery, ensuring alignment before and after the draw. Some registrants were corrected to proper precincts and reclassified accordingly.
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War Department
Washington
Adjutant General
Montgomery
Draft for army selective service delayed by incomplete exemption boards
Washington reports date uncertain as about fifteen states have not finished exemption board work. Boards mail two lists of registrants to the provost marshal general in Washington and to state governors, with limited reports expected from remaining districts.
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Washington
War Department
Wssthington
California
Gree
Mrs Campbell Dies In Gulfport After Long Illness
Mrs. F. M. Campbell of Gulfport Mississippi died Sunday at a local infirmary after a lingering illness. She was 67 and the mother of Mrs. George Foote, wife of the Gulfport mayor, and of a son.
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F. M. Campbell
Gulfport
George Foote
Campbell
Speedy Passage Of Aviation Bill Seen By Senate
Senator Chamberlain, head of the Senate appropriations committee, predicted swift Senate passage of the 640 million aviation bill passed by the House. The plan calls for a fleet of 22,000 airplanes and he expected it to become law before August 1 after the food control bill is disposed of.
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Washington
Senate
House
Senator Chamber
Mill Committee
Mobile Education Hub Prominent in Southern Learning
Mobile depicts a strong educational network led by Spring Hill College and Jesuit oversight. The city hosts notable institutions including the University of Alabama School of Medicine and a two year pharmacy program, drawing students from across the South.
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Mobile
Monte
Spring Hill
College
Uburb
Society of Jesus
Jesuits
Catholic Church
School of Medicine
University of Alabama
Alabama
Council of Medical Education
American Medical Association
Mobile public schools began in 1826 with a board of commissioners
The Mobile public school system is described as Alabama’s pioneer, established in 1826 and dominated by the board of school commissioners elected by residents. It lists 35 schools including 10 Negro schools, 24 white grammar and kindergarten schools, and Barton Academy as the high school. Recent school buildings Raphael Semmes, Old Shell Road, and E. L. Russell are noted.
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Mobile
Alabama
Dewertt
Mobile County
Mobile Public
Barton Academy
Raphael Semmes
Old Shell Road
E. L. Russell
Heavy vegetable shipments boost Gulf Mobile and Northern line
Immiration and industrial agent H H Bolton reports strong movement of vegetables and grain along the Gulf Mobile and Northern railroad from Middleton Tennessee to New Albany Mississippi. Corn crops are excellent and a new grain elevator is under construction at New Albany as boll weevil pressure eases.
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H- H. Bolton
Gulf, Mobile and Northern ‘Railroad
Middleton
Tenn
Central
Mississippi
New Albany
Wes
Newton
Miss
Gulf
Mobile
Bolton
Weather forecast for July 15 with showery outlook
July 15 forecast indicates periods of rain and showers with a few thunderstorms possible. Temperatures likely to stay mild as humidity remains elevated across the region.
Whole Russian Front Reported Alive With Battle
Official telegrams from Petrograd relay that the entire Russian front from the Gulf of Riga to Rumania is in action. German forces are redeploying from Italian and French fronts to rearrange positions. Reinforcements move by sea to the Riga area as Lemberg troops shift to slow General Orlov or Ordinal? advances. Southern front reports Austrians fully engaged in fighting.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gulf of Riga
Rumania
Petrograd
Sam
Riga
Lemburg
Orniloff
Cthians
Cossacks Fight On Despite Weather in Galicia
AP war summary reports Cossacks press on in Galicia as weather hampers Russian infantry movement under Korniloff. Observers note continued northern advance and a major drive toward Kalusz, about twenty miles from Stanislau.
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Associated Press
Washin' N
Korniloff
Galicia
Hamweather
Apat
Janes
Kalusz
Stanislau
Russians Hold Western Lomnitsa Bank in World War I Turmoil
The Russians maintain a foothold on the western Lomnitsa bank as Allied and German forces clash across northern France. Despite heavy assaults, German attempts to reclaim positions near Stone Bridge falter while French local operations edge forward south of the front.
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Kalusz
Lomnica
Thelansa
Doling
Stanslau-Stryj
von Boehm-Ermolli
Carpathians
Rome
France
Afd
Mosti
Peverees
Quentin Sou
Suffrage Convention Planned by National Association
Plans for the American Woman Suffrage Association convention in Washington were discussed by Carrie Catt and Mary G. Hay. The event aims to unite state and local leagues for about 2,000,000 women with 1,000 delegates. The meeting centers on December activities.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Woman Suffrage Association
Negress Convenes
Oathman Catt
Mary G. Hay
New York
Focal Suffrage
Negroes Protest East St. Louis Deaths
Associated Press reports Boston July 16 resolutions denouncing the East St. Louis massacre as a labor union plot. Members of the Natural Rights League urge that government discrimination against African citizens has intensified under the current administration.
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Associated Press
Boston
East St. Louis
Ifo
Eho
Natual Rights League
Fined Under Horticultural Law In Two Cases
Frank W. Boykin paid 10 dollars and costs for violating state horticultural laws by allowing nursery stock without state certificate on his property. E A Smith, who runs a Theodore nursery, was fined 6 dollars and costs for hindering the district florist agents. The report notes a separate fine related to the horticultural case.
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Frank W. Boykin
Terryka Moore
E. A. Smith
Theodore
Another Chance Given Some Men To Be Officers
Information from Lieut John W Wallis at Birmingham states the time limit for tions for the second reserve rs training camp at Fort Molson has been extended. The extension applies to men 25 years and over who are graduated from accredited education programs and earn at least 2000 dollars annually, and to 25 year olds who are high school graduates with the same income minimum. Applicants meeting these requirements should apply in person to Lieut Wallis examining officer at the Building in Birmingham.
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John W. Wallis
Birmingham
Fort Molson
Wallis
Ere
Cost of Drunks Rising Says Recorder
Recorder D. H. wametees announces higher costs for drunks in the future affecting all sizes and ages. The report notes a $25 charge and references local enforcement and past practices amid unclear details.
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D. H. Wametees
Ted
Recorder Promises No Leniency Under Dry Law
In Mobile a recorder vows strict enforcement of the bone dry law. W. J. Malarky, previously warned, faced a $25 fine or 2 days in jail and a five day sentence. His thirty day city jail stay stands unless someone intervenes.
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Mobile
Thea Recorder
W. J. Malarky
Russian Officers Visit United States Camps and Army Posts
Russian embassy military officers led by Lieutenant General Roop will tour U S munitions plants and army posts for three weeks. Accompanied by Major Averill and Captains Martynoff and Nicholieff, they will visit Southern cities such as San Antonio Dallas and Atlanta along with northern stops including New York Syracuse and Buffalo.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roop
N. K. Averiil
Brussiloff
Martynoff
Nicholieff
San Antonio
Dallas
Shreveport
Jackson
Meridian
Birmingham
Atlanta
Chattanooga
New York
Troy
Platteburg
Norwood
Watertown
Sackettsbor
Syracuse
Buffalo
Pitts
Ohi
Island
Gas City
Forty
Topeka
Albuquerque
N. ML
el Paso
Austria Seeks Internal Peace Amid Turbulent Times
From Vienna the report notes Austria desires peace within its borders despite regional unrest. Officials emphasize stabilizing political order and preventing external interference as the country navigates internal challenges.
Lawson Refused Tax Case Injunction in Boston
Phonan W. Lawson was denied an injunction to stop arrest for non payment of taxes in Winchester. The ruling by Judge cited a pending tax warrant and claimed fees totaling 5896 dollars alleged to Worcester. The case centers on Lawson’s alleged tax debt and related evidence presented in court.
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Associated Press
Boston
Phonan W. Lawson
Winchester
Chester
Mt Jones
Michaelis Seeks Support in Maiden Reichstag Speech
In Copenhagen on July 16 Dr. Michaelis the new chancellor will deliver his maiden Reichstag speech. It is expected to announce his program as Field Marshal von Hindenburg and General Ludendorff press ahead with conferences. Military leaders report fronts favorable and the Pan German Independence Service protests against war continuation and peace terms.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Michaelis
Reichstag
von Hindenburg
Géfneral
Ludendorff
Berlin
William
Dr. Michaelis
Berti Press
Fae
Ofmperor
Catholic Center Party backs peace move in Reichstag
Telegram quotes Tagebiatthortin noting two dissenting votes as the Catholic Center Party announces support for peace efforts without pledging to oppose the National Liberals’ stance.
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Amsterdam
Catholic Center Party
Reichstag
Reoe
Sanders Heads To Trial In Murder Case This Week
Fisher Brooks faces murder trial for the death of Mrs. Heas on May 21. He claims sole involvement and contends others should be freed, while the state asserts guilt. A guard detachment of the First Alabama continues at the jail as the condemned man seeks baptism.
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Fisher Brooks
Sune
Albert Eee
Pote
Sanders
First
Alabama
Jooks
Rev. C. First John
St. Louis
Strike Averted for Mobile and Ohio Shopmen Dispute
A strike by Mobile and Ohio Railroad shop employees at Whistler and related plants is avoided. The wage and eight hour law dispute will be sent to the Labor Department secretary for decision if the department's conciliator cannot settle the issue in the meantime.
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Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
Whistler
This Road
Southern Railway
Secretary of Labor
Four Aviators Leave For French Front From Marbead
Four aviators of the aviation division in training were given honors yesterday to permit them to go to France immediately to serve in the Lafayette squadron. Amond Cannon and Crosby of New York are named among the travelers.
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Associated Press
Marbead
Mass
Aisag
France
LaFayette
Amond B.cannon
Crosby
New York
Four German U boats sunk by American ships
London reports four of the largest German submarines destroyed by American warships as the first wave of troops reach France. Washington confirms Grace sunk with one American dead and two wounded in the naval armed guard.
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Associated Press
London
France
Berne
Rome
Central News
Washington
Grace
Naval Armed Guard
State Department
Water power not needed at nitrate plants
Secretary announces plants for atmospheric nitrogen will be built at about 4 million dollars with no water power. No sites chosen and locality discussions are temporarily closed while cabinet committees study engineering options. The plan is not permanently abandoned.
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Erishinuron
Interior and Agriculture
Four Shots Fired At Would-Be Burglar on Jefferson Street
A resident of 458 South Vernon Street, Wash Waters, fired four shots at a would-be burglar on Jefferson Street at 11 20. The tall slender white man fled and a later attempt occurred at 300 South Jefferson Street. No thefts reported and a high state of alarm followed.
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Jefferson Street
Wash Waters
South Érnon Street
Couarters
G. M. van Liew
Lott and
Murray
O’shaughnessey
Burx
Amy
Crichton Residents to Hear Lectures on Livestock
Crichton residents will hear demonstrations and lectures on livestock and dairying Tuesday by Luther D. Fuller agricultural agent of the Mobile & Ohio and Southern Railway System and his assistants. A demonstration car travels through the county making three lectures. The car stops at Citronelle Wednesday after a kickoff at Coden Monday with many farmers in attendance.
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Crichton
Luther D. Fuller
Mobile & Ohio and Southern Railway System
Citronelle
Sthe
Coden
National Guard for War Service Under Federalization
The United States moves to federalize state guards for France service. Drafted divisions prepare to board transports after August 5. Camps organize training and equipment as departments plan rapid entrainment and deployment to France with 75mm artillery anticipated.
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Associated Press
Washington
France
Jaito
United Statmy
Wilson
New York
Pennsylva
West Virginia
Michigan
Sin
Minnesota
Jove i
South Dakota
Menac
Funeral of Mr Torrey Observed by Mobile Bar Association
The probate and inferior criminal courts adjourned for two hours today to attend the memory service for Mr Torrey, an esteemed member of Mobile bar. Judge Chanit oversaw the proceedings as the court concluded with adjournment in respect to his memory.
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Circuit of Probate Court
Inferior Crim
Torrey
Mobile Bar Association
Chanit
Inferior Criminal Court
J. ‘Torrey
M Mobile Bar
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