Army draft notes and local calls to service in Mobile area
James E. Duggan and two companions leave for Camp Sevier to fill Mobile positions after reclassification to Class 1. City administration cites no successor for assistant city attorney. County boards exhaust Class 1 with three leaving for duty and others slated for Camp Shelby and Camp Tike, while police hold “slackers” for immediate induction. Across the Marne front, Allied gains near Chateau Thierry drive Germans back. American forces suffer heavy casualties with reports of fierce fighting and high officer losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Duggan
Camp Sevier
Richard Crawford
George E. Crawford
Thomas J. Smith
Mobile
City Commission
Duggan
County Board
Camp Tike
John Gray Martin
Whistler
Vester E. Hamilton
Grand Bay
Herman D. Williams
Wilmer
Gilbert le Baron
William Duncan
Camp Shelby
Associated Press
Marne
Chateau Thierry
Chatelet
Epieds
Am Ric
C Thierry
Six New Infantry Divisions Planned in July
Washington July 24 six new infantry divisions will be organized in July and stationed at Camp Devens Massachusetts Meade Maryland Sheridan Abt Custer Michigan Funston Kansas and Lewis Washington Two regular regiments will form the nucleus of each division Home guards replace regulars at interior guard posts as the regulars move to the designated camps The chief of staff General March said the divisions will be composed of National Army troops and that no new American units were added to the line in the region
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Camp Devens
Mass
Meade
Sheridan
Abt
Custer
Mich
Funston
Kas
Lewis
Wash
General March
National Army
Alredy
Mobile Interest Presses for Local Role in Warrior River Project
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce urges a Mobile official be placed in the Warrior river operation, arguing Mobile is the port and outlet for barge traffic. Mr. Sanders of inland waterways replies that appointments depend on operational needs and commercial considerations, with Mobile candidates considered if suitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrior
M. J. Sanders
Inland Waterways
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Sanders
Henry DeBardeleben
Birmingham
Warrior River
DeBardeleben
Warriors River
Yank Successes Confirmed by General Pershing
General Pershing reports continued pursuit of retreating forces south of the Oure river and gains north of the Marne. Troops crossed the Marne and took Jaulronne and surrounding woods. In Lorraine a raiding party was repelled July 22 to 23, and July 20 saw a raid on enemy lines with several prisoners captured. A patrol in Saint Die entered a German trench and killed several enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
River Ourey
Pershing
War Department
Marne
The
Oure
Jaul- Ronne
Lorraine
Thann
Saint Die
City draft board calls 10 selectmen to Fisk University course
The City draft board No. 2 has issued a call for 10 colored selectmen to attend a mechanics course at Fisk University in Nashville next Wednesday for army service. The program mirrors recent Tuskegee Institute offerings. Applicants must have grammar school education and show mechanical aptitude. Written applications to the board should state qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Draft Board No. 2
Fisk University
Nashville
Tuskegee Institute
Smith Nominated for N Y Governor
Alfred E. Smith, president of the New York City board of aldermen, is nominated by New York Democrats as their candidate for governor at the informal state convention in Saratoga Springs. Osborn received a half vote and Putnam county abstained. the nomination was moved to be unanimous upon primary ratification and carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assocified Press
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
New York
Seabury
Mr. Smith
Doody Case Postponed To September Second
A dairyman T A Doody faced charges under the city milk ordinance for failing to meet the butter fat standard. The case was continued to September 2 by Recorder D H Edington to allow Doody to comply, after police arrested him on a complaint by Dr F P Woolf the city meat and milk inspector. Doody told the court he was attempting to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Doody
D. H. Edington
Doody
F. P. Woolf
City Meat and Milk Inspector
Eight Missing of San Diego Men Reported
The Navy announces all but eight of the 59 men reported missing after the sinking of the armored cruiser San Diego off Fire Island New York last Friday. Further reports are expected to reduce this number and hope that only three men were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
San Diego
Fire Island
N. Y
Navy Department
Silas Watters
Fourth Loan Drive Starts Sept 28
Washington announces the treasury will proceed with a fourth loan drive starting September 28 as part of ongoing public financing efforts. The plan outlines new debt instruments and investor outreach to support government funding needs.
Selectmen Urged to Pay Wages Before Draft Departure
Mr J C Rich chairman of the County Council of Defense demands employers pay wages earned by men preparing to leave Mobile for Army service. He warns he will investigate cases where wages are withheld and report to the War Department if justified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Rich
County Council of Defense
Mobile
Compeenses
Council of Defense
War Department
Southern Railway denies absorbing Carolina and Northwestern
President Fairfax Harrison of the Southern Railway Company said in Atlanta that the Southern has not absorbed the Carolina and Northwestern Railroad. He noted the two lines are now under the same federal manager of the United States Railroad Administration, which likely caused the error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Fairfax Harrison
The
Southern Railway
Southern Railway Company
Carolina and Northwestern Railroad
Knoxville
Carolina and Northwestern
Southern
United States Railroad Administration
Harrison
Fatal fall from train in railroad yard claims boy
Richard Faden a ten year old negro boy died at the city hospital after being injured when he fell from a train in the Louisville and Nashville Railroad yard at about 3 45 this morning. He was carried to the hospital by police and is reported to have been stealing a ride. The fall cost him his left arm and caused internal injuries. His parents live at Pollard Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Faden
Louisville and Nashville
Faden
Pollard
Ala
Rich Farmer's Wife Is Killed by Husband in Jackson
A special dispatch from Jackson reports the slaying of Mrs. J N Horn near Hickory in Newton county. Her husband, once declared insane but released by a supreme court ruling, choked her after a quarrel and held her head under muddy water until she drowned. Armed posses search for Horn as fears of violence grow. Their children tried to intervene but could not save her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
J N. Horn
Hickory
Newton County
Horn
Supreme Court
Thirty Men Held In Raw At Memphis
Thirty of the fifteen hundred men taken into custody in Memphis during a draft age roundup could not produce registration cards and remained detained for investigation. All others produced cards and were released. Justice agents with about 100 citizens and police conducted the citywide search for evaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Department of Justice
Weather forecast for Alabama and Sledaaipel
Weather bulletin from Washington July 24 predicts partly cloudy conditions tonight and Thursday for Alabama and Sledaaipel. No precipitation is noted and temperatures are expected to remain mild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Alabama
Sledaaipel
Justicia sinks after 24 hour battle with submarine
Four hundred crewmen of the torpedoed White Star liner Justicia have been landed at an Irish port. The vessel, formerly the Statendam, was sunk after a prolonged fight with a German submarine while returning to America with troops. No passengers were lost and ten crew died. The vessel was 23,234 tons and capable of carrying 7,000 to 8,000 troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
White Star
Justicia
America
Statendam
Belfast
Germany suggests peace conference terms with Spain
Amsterdam dispatch says Germany proposes a peace conference with Spain outlining six points. No annexations or indemnities in the west, Russia and Romania treaties not to be questioned, self determination to be decided at the conference, and status quo on colonial issues. Vorwaerts deems the program reasonable despite Germany's prior stance on colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Germany
Socialist Vorwaerts
Berlin
Russia
Rumania
Belgium
Gibraltar
Suez Canal
Vorwaerts
Disorderly charges continued in two cases
Marie iedlow and Alma Rich faced disorderly conduct charges brought by Agnes Langley and were continued until September 2 in the recorders court. Langley said disturbances kept her shipworker husband awake during daytime sleep. Also, William A. Crist received a continuance until July 25 on a city stable ordinance violation in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Iedlow
Alma Rich
Agnes Langley
D. H. Edington
Recorders Court
Alleged Violators’ Cases Continued In City Court
Cases against Philip Moulton and Johnnie were continued Thursday in the city court when called. Fred Evans, charged similarly, was nolle pressed by Judge Henry Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Moulton
Johnnie. Fields
Fred Evans
Nolle
Henry Chamberlain
Vagrants Fined in Criminal Court
L. H. Boynton arraigned in the inferior criminal court on a vagrancy charge and pleaded guilty. He received a fine of 650 or twenty days. Irene also faced a similar offense and was fined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Boynton
Inferior Criminal Court
Stary Sea
German peace plans push for round table conference terms
Washington reports note Berlin Vorwaerts claims the German government seeks a conference to shape peace terms with the Entente and the United States through the Spanish government. Officials see this as a consistent aim in prewar proposals from Vienna and Berlin. Presidents Wilson and premiers Lloyd George and Clemenceau state no conference until the central powers accept exact terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Berlin
Hangar Fire at Norfolk Naval Base Threatens Structure
Fire at Norfolk Naval Base hangs in a massive hangar as responders summon equipment from Norfolk. Fire spreads to the aviation administration building, which is partially destroyed before flames are checked. Origin under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Norfolk
Naval Base
Woman Robbed at Neely Station Home
A report to Sheriff Holcombe says a thief entered Maggie Watson's Neely Station home on Siege Road Tuesday and stole 28 dollars, a bracelet, and a suit of clothes. Investigation continues as authorities pursue leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holcombe
Maggie Watson
Neely Station
Alabama Men Noted in Army Casualty List
Washington July 24 The army casualty list shows 20 killed in action 14 died of wounds 17 died of disease 5 died of accident and other causes 2 died of airplane accident 48 wounded severely 1 missing 1 at other totals. Private Marshall G. Smith Morganton NC died of wounds Private Erving H. Graham Greenboro Ala Died of Disease Eddie Burton Bridgeboro Ga Harrison Johnson 1233 Poydras St New Orleans Died From Accident and Other Causes Private Luscius D. Poyner Norfolk Va Severely Wounded Bailey J. Berry Colbran Ala Chester Randolph Bay St. Louis Miss Enoch V. Deason McCory Ark Frank Deaton Clarendon Ark Quillian V. Hayes Lindale Ga Peter Poor Rh F D Mountainburg Ark Hines W. Roberts Leakesville Miss Private John W. Jones Oxford Ala
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall G. Smith
Morganton
N. C
Erving H. Graham
Greenaboro
Ala
Fmddie Burton
Bridgeboro
Harrison Johnson
Poydras Street
New Orleans
Luscius D. Poyner
Norfolk
Bailey J. Berry
Colbran
Chester Randolph
Bay St. Louis
Miss
Enoch V. Deason
McCory
Ark
Frank Deaton
Clarendon
Quillian V. Hayes
Lindale
Peter Poor
Rh. F. D
Mountainburg
Hines W. Roberts
Leakesville
John W. Jones
Oxford
German Counter Attack Repulsed Near Rheims Front
War Office report says German counter attack west of Vrigny near Rheims was repulsed. Artillery was active between the Marne and Aisne with operations in Courson and Hol woods. French troops defended positions at Vrigny and Rheims sector. no other notable front events reported.
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Associated Preps
ARIS
Vigny
Rheims
War Office
Aisne
Marne
Rhelma
Courson
Holwoods
Rheties
Vrigny
All Big Leaguers Invited Into Navy at Great Lakes
Navy recruiting officers at Great Lakes announce invitations to every major league baseball player to join the Navy. Under Captain William A. Moffett the program seeks top men with no special ratings, offering the best ratings they can qualify for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Kevenry
Navy
Swift Service Men Well Looked After
The Welfare Association of Swift and Company employees contribute weekly to aid those in service. Manager W K Ives states over fifty thousand workers donate, funding support for nearly four thousand men in service. Names go to Chicago, a special committee oversees needs, and eight Mobile branch members have joined the colors and are cared for regularly.
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Welfare Association of
Swift & Company
W. K. Ives
Ives
Swift
Chicago
Swift's
Colors
Registration Rules for Horses and Vehicles Enforced
After September 1, the Road Transport Board restricts use of any horse or vehicle with a capacity of 1,500 and over for agricultural work, with exemptions possible for certain cases. The Enterprise Association notes registration will be required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DON Pel Enterprise Association
DON Ly
Boa. Im
Russia mobilizes forces as Moscow reports July 7 call
Amsterdam reports General mobilization of the Russian army began on July 7. Soviet troops abandon Orenburg, forming a new government under General Detoff amid hunger uprisings in Jaroslav Rybinsk Ljubin and Alglitch. Over 200 leftist plotters in Moscow shot for von Mirbach assassination. 199 more under arrest. Alexis Romanoff dead from exposure. Helfferich appointed German ambassador in Moscow with two battalions. Wilson ready to announce U S policy on aid to Russia pending Japan reply.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Moscow
Orenburg
Detoff
Jaroslav
Rybinsk
Ljubin
Alglitch
von Mirbach
Techitcherin
Berlin
Alexandrovitch
Alexis Romanoff
Lokal Anzeiger
Helfferich
HMNS
London
Karl Helfferich
Germany
Reuter
Wilson
Washington
Willson
United States
Russia
Japan
Master Mariner Receives U S Citizenship
Captain Charles Steadman Richard, a master mariner and former subject of Great Britain, was granted US citizenship Wednesday by Judge Robert T. Ervin in federal district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Steadman Richard
United States
Robert T. Ervin
District Federal Court
Richard
Spot cotton slips to 29 cents on Mobile market
Spot middling cotton quotes fell on the Mobile exchange by 75 points before 1 o'clock, reducing to 29 cents. Trade activity was light with only a small number of bales reported, and prices edged lower amid a quiet market session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teea
Soe Dred
Tory
Scaeieak
Allied forces press south of Soissons and Rheims amid German resistance
A German counterattack near Vrigny five miles southwest of Rheims is repulsed as Allies press forward south of Soissons and Rheims. The scene remains quiet on the Marne front with no progress reported north of the river. The French war office provides sparse updates on the broader advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Soissons
Rheims
Vital
Coase
French War Office
Vrigny
Marne
Avre
Weather Hinders Allied Push As German Lines Waver
Reports suggest heavy rain slowed fighting near Soissons and Rheims, delaying German retirement. Allied forces, including French and American units, press toward the Crise river and the Oureq line, risking a shift of battles toward the Aisne with renewed efforts likely.
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Soissons
Rheims
Crown Marinée
Mangin
Ouici le-Chateau
Oulchy le Ville
Warry
Crise
Thement
Aisne
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General Crowder
Epides
Wolff
Mobilian
Warrior Project
Defense Council
Sub
Vaterland
Urope
Rotterdam
Cunard Steamship Company
Admiralty
Spain
West
Freedom of Seas
Neely
Greensboro
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