Clerks and Merchants Agree to Arbitration Over Strike
Representatives of the Clerks Protective Association and merchants reach a conference agreement to arbitrate the Saturday walkout. Clerks return to work while a second meeting is planned later in the week to finalize details and a 6 pm year round closing basis is proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerks’ Protective Association
John E. Winstantley
Igweinie
Ona
Cnll
Grove
Ieget
Ts. An Seta Ve. Wine Chines
E. J. de Norville
John M. Clark
Kelly
James Dorion
K. Fabretta
M. A. Moore
Street Cars Stop for Angelus Noon Alert
Beginning Tuesday at noon bells and whistles will be sounded daily to honor the Angelus under a proclamation issued by Mayor Pat J Lyons. Churches, factories, engineers, and vessels are urged to observe one minute of quiet at noon, with streetcars to halt per President Wilson's request.
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Pat J. Lyons
Woodrow Wilson
Lyons
J. Howard Wilson
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
Allies Seize Key Paris Rail Route After German Retreat
London reports Allied control of the Paris to Soissons railway aiding supply to the Champagne front. The German pullback leaves the line shortened by about 1 mile, with uncertain resistance north of Vesle as losses and reserves shape the pursuit. French papers debate causes of the retreat and pinpoint attacks at Marraud and Chamussy as threats to the salient.
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London
Ottawa
Paris-Chateau Thierry-Chalons
Champagne
Soissons
Rheims
Vésie
Vesie
Aisne
Oulchy le Chateau
Marraux
Chaumusy
America’s Hope of Allies Cited by Lt Choyce at Shipyards
Lt A N Choyce of the Leicestershire Regiment told shipbuilders that allied eyes are on Americans at home to prove worthy in the field. He outlined German methods and urged workers to fulfill duty, with a schedule of talks at Alabama Dry Dock Blakely Island and Pinto Island plants through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Newberry Choyce
Leicestershire Regiment
Eens
Mobile
Malee
F 1Seele
Howard Beal
National Service
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Lientesst Choyee
Beal
Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding
Murnan Shipbuilding Company
Blakely Island
Frontline Shifts Near Aisne As German Offensives Press On
Reports from the Aisne front describe reinforced German divisions hardening resistance north of the 2 area while American forces reply along the river. Fighting ebbs and flows around Sergy and Ferte-Tardenois as German attempts to cross the Farther south face staunch U S defense and heavy shelling in the Mai and Ardre valleys.
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Associated Press
Aisne
Roneheres
Cho
Mans
Mai the Ardre
Ourcq
Ward
Ain
Paris- Chatone
Marne
Ardre
Solasons
Bazoc
Munitions Strikers Decide to Return to Work
Associated Press reports that munition plant workers in Coventry and Birmingham paused their strike actions and voted to resume work. The move comes after talks and a promised inquiry, easing tensions as embargoes on skilled labor remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Coventry
Eng
Birmingham
Columbus Meet Opens With Four Races At Card
Associated Press reports Columbus begins its circuit week with four races all well filled. The feature event is the opening pace where Miss Harris M. previously posted 1 4 at Toledo last week. Other early starters include G., William, Russell Boy and Ben.
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Associated Prensa
Ohio
Columbus
Harris M
Haree
Toledo
William
Russell Boy
Ben
Jack Jones Promoted in Army to New Command
W. F. Jack Jones of Mobile son of E. Jones, state commander, is promoted to command duty in the Army. His new assignment places him in charge of a unit as he advances in rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack” Jones
W. F
Mobile
E. Jones
Cpl. Jones
Godsol Dismissed in Graft Charges
Frank J. Godsol a French citizen held on graft charges related to truck contracts was released into custody by Justice Gould and others. The writ and proceedings followed actions by the supreme court and the French government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Frank J
Justice Gould
Et. Supreme Court
Shipbuilders Refuse High Rent Payments Protest
Mobile shipbuilders declare they will not pay alleged exorbitant rentals by real estate owners. The investigation led by Mr. Pegues will be reported to shipping board officials later this week. Workers cite good wages but frequent layoffs due to material delays and rising costs.
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Shipping Board
Pegues
War Savings Stamps Drive Names District Pointmen
The post office sold 1488 War Savings Stamps on Saturday while weekly sales totaled 11973 dollars with the peak on Wednesday at 2782 dollars. Louis J. Adler announces designated district directors Charles Abrams Birmingham Decatur W K McNeil Mobile George J Meyer Montgomery George A Steede Montgomery R B Chapman Andalusia Courdle Anniston with more appointments pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Adler
Men's War Savings Stamps Drive
Ff Charles Abrams
Birmingham
W. K. McNeil
Decatur
George J. Meyer
Mobile
George A. Steede
Montgomery
R. B. Chapman
Andalusia
Courdle
Anniston
Adler
Tax on Luxuries May Be Adopted
Proposals to tax luxuries were discussed by the House Ways and Means Committee as they draft an $8 million revenue bill. Treasury estimates suggest the luxury tax could raise up to $2 billion in revenue while targeting personal and corporate excess profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Two Bayou La Batre and Ci left for army service
Lavert Smee of Bayou la Batre and Lysse G. Jernigan of Ci left this morning for Vancouver to report to the draft board for military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sry Lavert Smee
Bayou la Batre
Lysse G. Jernigan
V4dAncouver
Eet
Ces
Pe Ray
Draft Board
Judge Brandon to Speak Tonight in City
Judge William W. Brandon candidate for governor of Alabama is in the city and will address the public tonight at 8 20 pm on the St Joseph street side of Bient Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Brandon
Alabama
Cawthon
St. Joseph Street
Bient Square
Weather Outlook for Alabama and North Region
Partly cloudy tonight with a chance of showers on Tuesday. Cooler temperatures expected in the northern area with unsettled conditions across parts of the state. The forecast notes use of July dates and general regional impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Sahara
Wastidton
Allied advance on Vesle River drives German retreat
Report from the front notes Allied troops pushing toward Rheims and Ville-en-Tardenois with strong gains and river crossings. German forces abandon bridges and munitions as prisoners are few while booty includes engineering equipment and cannons. In Mobile, Alabama, a large Black community gathering watches 56th Infantry draft boards depart for Camp Sheridan amid speeches and a fever pitch of public support.
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Asad Ea
Paris
Vesle
de Goutte
Fere En Tardenois
Dixie Park Sun
Mobile
Henry Hess
City Draft Board No
B. Tfmie
Excelsior Bank
W. D. Spright
William F. N
T. W. Tobin
George H. Iikerson
Roger Williams
D Cross
Derogatory remarks charged at Mobile attorney
H C Chapman was arrested Sat afternoon at the Battle House on a charge of defamation of character. Bond was under $500. Chapman allegedly entered the law office of G L Smith & Co and made remarks derogatory to the character of G L Smith, a prominent Alabama attorney, before leaving Mobile for Denver.
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H. C. Chapman
Battle House
Harry H. Smi
Chapman
Denver
Colo
G. L. Smith & A
G. L. Smith
Alabama
Mobile
Peddler Charged With Cruelty to Animals
John Dores a peddler was docketed on cruelty to animals. Officer Schenker states the complaint at the corner of St. Francis streets alleges Dores drove a horse overloaded during the incident.
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John .Dores
Schenker State
St. Francis Streets
Dores
Two Would-Be Citizens Of The United States Declared
Gustav Elmer Jacobson a marine residing in Silverhill and another individual filed for U S citizenship the declaration of loyalty and intent is noted in the record as part of the naturalization process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Elmer Jacobson
Mariner
Silverhill
Cotton Drops Again on Mobile Market
The ton exchange stands at 21-76 with the market tone described as the mat day. Receipts were 143 bales.
Man Thrown From Wagon After Runaway Team
Police report says a man Williams was thrown from a runaway wagon at Eslava street Monday. He suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital. A horse dragging the wagon caused the accident near Shean Street.
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Williams
Eslava
Orf
Acae
Wiliams
Shean
Roe
Chateau Theirry Ravaged as Retreating Huns Rampage
Descriptions relay wholesale vandalism by retreating Germans at Chateau Theirry. Homes suffered extreme destruction beyond shelling with tapestries damaged, mirrors shattered, furniture ripped, and walls and nurseries defiled. Researchers note arson and indiscriminate looting in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corres
Negro killed in Philadelphia riot as unrest spreads
In south Philadelphia a black man was shot and killed during ongoing race riots. Two officers had arrested him and he slashed at them before escape. gunfire from a spectator ended his life. Three deaths have occurred with many injured as 300 police and 60 Marines guard the area.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Prt Fig
Navy Yard
Nashville Sends Six Hundred to Army
An Associated Press report notes a July 29 parade in Nashville Tennessee as over 600 African American men from the county marched with families to Camp Taylor. They processed along Capitol Boulevard with two bands and celebratory songs, reflecting wartime enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Associated Press
Tenn
Camp Taylor
Capitol Boulevard
Izatior Va
Convoy System Cited For Saving Lives In War Effort
In London on July 29 the Associated Press notes that within about a year of the convoy system's establishment by the Admiralty, evidence shows a reduction in losses and increased safety for merchant shipping.
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Associated Press
Londo
Admiralty
Allies Press French Front in Violent Artillery Duel
An intense artillery duel marked the War of the Ourcq as Allied forces pressed beyond Fere en Tardenois and reached toward Soissons. In the septica sector guns remained active and the fighting persisted along the line.
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France
Ourcq
Soissonrs
Septica
Americans cross Ourcq advance north of Marne
War Department bulletin reports General Pershing confirms crossing the Ourcq by American forces as they pursue the enemy north of the Marne. It also notes the capture of the towns of Seringes et Nesles Sergy and Roncheres beyond the Ourcq. Section B has no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Oureq
Seringes-et-Nes Sergy
Roncheres
French Official Reports 400 Prisoners Captured North of Marne
Paris war office updates say in the fighting north of the Marne yesterday about 400 prisoners were taken. There was no change in the front during the night and no other major developments are noted.
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Paris
Marne
War Office
Australian troops seize two German trench lines near Bray Corbie
British war office reports Australian forces captured two lines of German trenches on a two mile front astride the Bray Corbie road east of Amiens. The Australians took prisoners and inflicted heavy enemy casualties while sustaining light own losses. Canadian raiders near Gavrelle secured a few prisoners in two night raids. Artillery activity noted elsewhere along the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bray Corbie Road
Amiens
War Office
Morlancourt
Bray-Corbie Road
Gavrelle
Fifteen Years for Military Duty Evasion
Brent Dow Allenson of Rockford Illinois received a fifteen year federal sentence at Camp Grant for an offense tied to avoiding military duty. The court noted the technical crime involved in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford, Ot
Brent Dow Allenson
Labor Leader to Speak in Mobile
William Harrison head of the Alabama State Federation of Labor will address workers in Mobile at a relief hall today. The event aims to discuss labor issues and mobilize support among local working men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LABOR
William Harrison
Alabama State Federation of Labor
Ac Tunist Mobile Relief
Hall
Rigon
Lea
Allied advance near Ourcq threatens German lines southwest of Rheims
Dispatches describe German forces retreating toward the Vesle as Allied pressure increases south of the Ourcq. British and Australian units push trenches near Soissons and Bray Corble road, seizing prisoners and threatening a larger setback to German operations along the Vesle and Aisne fronts.
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America
Lieut. Choyce
Nid
Godsol
Brandon
HUNS
Standinegro
Vesle Riveras
Camp Sheridan
Government Street
Oval
Commerce
Edmen Yyng
Court House
Mato
N. Depot
Negro An
Womer and & Parentg
Aoere
Garment Street
Negro Red Cross
Negro Canteen
One Mile Creek
Dixie Park
The
U.S
Chateau - Theirry
Chicago
Dulchy le Chateau
Soissong
Bray Corble Road
Somme
Villers- Bretonneux
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