Grand Jury Urges Clean City as Mobile Eyes Army Posts
Judge Leigh tells the June term grand jury to root out liquor sales and vice to attract a future army post. He links drunkenness to demotion of Mobile as a site and warns lawmakers to stop all law violations to win approval. The charge includes notes on a murder case and illegal fishing laws.
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Norville R. Leigh, Jr
Safford Berney
Mobile
Abile
Judge Leigh
Hess. Ludge
Leigh
Julia
Bogue
N. R. Een
Little River
Deer River
Dog River
Solas
Berney
Sedes Leigh
Mobile Registration Day 1917 Marked by Bells and Court Closures
Citizens in Mobile prepare for the June 6 1917 registration for men born 1886 to 1896 amid calls for church bells and mayoral alert. Courts suspend business for the day. registration lasts 7 AM to 9 PM at home precincts with penalties for noncompliance and notes on exemptions.
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Tyne
United Statds
Lar Army
Regular Army
Reserve Corps
National Guard
Guard Reserve
Jeau
Navy
Pech Area National Naval Volunteers
Navy Department
Harrington Motor Car Company Office Burglarized
The Harrington Motor Car Company at 206 Government Street was burglarized after midnight. A window was forced and a safe opened, with cash stolen. Police are investigating, and the head of the company says the work was done by a clever burglar.
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Harrington Motor Car Company
Government Street
Eertinaton
Sas
Mening
Negro pastors urge race to register in Alabama
Rev. A. F. Owens of Selma University and others spoke at the St. Louis Street Baptist Church urging Black voters to register. They stressed the importance of participation and service, warning that many qualified men are not applying.
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A. F. Owens
Selma University
St. Louis Street Baptist
Alabama
Mobile's Pressing Need for Unanimous Christian Community
MRS. P. H. PILGRIM urges Mobile to unite under a Christian community to elect public office holders who will enforce laws to improve homes and city life. Proposes plans including Saturday closing at 1 p.m. for Sabbath rest and school Bible readings daily to foster public virtue and reduce selfishness.
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Mobile
Y M C A Mobilization Banquet Opens War Campaign
The army Y M C A mobilization begins in Mobile with a Battle House banquet at 7 p m. Speakers include M W Let international secretary and W S Stallings. Judge R T Ervin will be MC as the drive seeks twelve thousand dollars from Mobile as its share of a three million dollar national fund.
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Mobilé
United States
Army Y. M. C. A
Battle House
M. W. Let
W. S. Stallings
Sesson
Wilson
Mobile
Germany
Atlanta
Nashville
Memphis
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Birmi
Weather report fragment from Associated Press
Fragmentary weather item with illegible text likely reporting on forecast details. Unable to determine location dates or specific conditions due to damaged OCR.
Veterans greet former foes at 27th Confederate reunion
In Washington on June 4 veterans in blue extended a cordial welcome to gray veterans gathered for the 27th annual reunion. The Second Corps Association of the Grand Army of the Republic escorts General Geo J Harrison commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, as union leaders greet Confederates at their first reunion outside the old Confederacy.
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Washington
Veterans In Blue
Second Corps Association
The
Grand Army of the Republic
Geo. J. Harrison
United Confederate Veterans
Union
Contates
Confederate Veterans Arrive for Washington Reunion in Tens
Thousands of Confederate veterans and supporters flowed into Washington for a reunion starting the next day. Veterans in faded uniforms mingled with young soldiers as Arlington events drew President Wilson's attention and General Bennett H. Young pledged southern support for democracy and a possible draft raise to seventy.
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Young
Arlington National
Wilson
Bennett H. Young
France
Capitol Grounds
Washington
House and Senate Recesses Honor Reunion and Registration Day
The House is recessed until Wednesday for a reunion and to observe registration day, while the Senate aims to recess today to allow Southern members to extend a welcome. The reception committee has planned events.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Arcas S Schooner Looted by Mexican Gunboat Crew
The American fishing schooner Arcas was boarded and looted by the crew of a Mexican gunboat off Tehuantepec on May 31. Captain S. A. McDonald reports loss of clothing fishing gear and a medicine chest.
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U.S
Galveston
Tex
Arcas
Tejuantepec
Mexico
High Sea
8S. A. McDonald
The
County awards contracts for county departments
Commissioners Green Whatley and Bolton announce contracts for county supplies. Groceries to T. G. Bush Grocery Company. Hardware and harness to McGowin Lyons Hardware Company. Shoes to L. L. Noble. Dry goods to L. Hammel Dry Goods.
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Charles Green
R. L. Whatley
Joseph Bolton
Department of the County
T. G. Bush Grocery Company
McGowin- Lyons Hardware Company
L. L. Noble
L. Hammel Dry Goods
Searrt Ciniine Sem Schwa
Monopolies Referred To In Jury Charge
Judge N R Leigh addressed the grand jury focusing on trusts combinations and monopolies. He stressed the laws’ importance amid public concern over the high cost of living and alleged price fixing by individuals and corporations.
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N. R. Leigh
Grand Jury
Fire destroys Ashley chemical plant in South Boston
A $100,000 blaze ripped through the manufacturing district of South Boston today, destroying the chemical plant of T. C. Ashley & Co and damaging the warehouse and work areas. Fire crews fought the flames into the evening, with investigations pending.
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Boston
Associated Press
South Boston
T. C. Ashley & Co
Governor Urges Saloons to Close on Draft Day
Boston June 4 Governor McCall urged all liquor dealers to close saloons tomorrow on draft day and election day, citing state concerns over public order and labor issues.
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Associated Press
Boston
McCall
American Commissions Lead Delegations Leave for Petrograd
The U S commission to Russia headed by Elihu Root left for Petrograd after meeting officials in Russ port. The Root party will reach Petrograd June 11 with plans to arrive June 17. The American railroad commission led by John F Stevens also departed after inspecting the port.
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Poport
Tokio
American Commission To
Russia
Elihu Root
Petrograd
American Railroad Commission
John F. Stevens
Panama Canal Commission
Kaiser Spends Troops Freely to Keep Grip
AP War Review reports German forces press along the Aisne and Chemin des Dames fronts with counter attacks near Vauclerc and California plateau. British fronts see limited gains amid dense German resistance. In Russia, Haig advances are checked by counterattacks while Kerensky warns of Petrograd unrest and sailors’ demonstrations.
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Kaiser
New York
Associated Press War Review
Ag' Engi
Presen
Vauclerc
California
Froidmont Farm
Chemin Des Dames
Paris
Rece
Lena
Russia
Haig T
Chernsythe
Kerensky
Petrograd
Re Tire
E Kronst
Gutuyeff
Germans Gain Foothold in Advanced French Salient
Paris June 4 The war department reported the Germans forced a footing in advanced positions in the salient near Froidmont after a night attack They bombarded the Vaux Clerc and Californie plateau but did not renew the assault In Champagne a French surprise attack east of the Teton seized prisoners and three machine guns Six German planes and one captive balloon were shot down on June 2 and 3 by French anti aircraft units.
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Associated Press
Paris
Froidmont
War Department
Froidmont Farm
Vaux Clerc
Californie
Champagne
the Teton
English Regain Point Captured by Germans
British forces recaptured an advanced post near Cherisy taken by the Germans in a Saturday night attack. The official operations note says the post southwest of Cherisy was retaken and trenches east of Vermelles were entered by Allied troops in a series of raids and advances near Neuve.
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Byrnes Press
London
Cherisy
James
Hondlahiooe
Neuve
Vermelies
War department plans draft 900000 to 1500000 men
Pro vost Marshal General Crowder told the Senate Military Affairs Committee that about 10 million men would register for the new army tomorrow. Exemptions would likely reduce immediate service to about 625000 men.
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Washington
War Department
Rowder
Senate Military Affairs Committee
All Agencies at Work to Enforce Draft Act
Washington June 4 All actions of the department of justice are focused on enforcing the conscription law. Attorney General Gregory says all other business is subordinated to draft enforcement and will call on federal state and local officials as needed. Bail will be set high for cases involving registration and those failing to register face prosecution.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Gregory
Department
Sper
Four Arrests in U S German Military Info Plot
New York detectives say four men, minor figures in a conspiracy to transmit military information to Germany, were arrested. The case hints at a spy system and possible disclosures about German mining plans near an Irish port as destroyers approach the British coast. The fourth detainee, described as the son of a German army saloonist, among others, was taken into custody. locations and identities of the other three defendants were not released.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Germany
Cannes
Vethoritty
Irish
Underwriters Set to Promote Bond Sales in Mobile
Five committees of the Mobile Life Underwriters’ Recostriction with ten members will canvass Tuesday and Wednesday to sell liberty bonds. The group met at C. A. Hopkins’s City Bank Building to plan territory with other National Life Underwriters’ Association members nationwide. Treasury Secretary McAdoo approved the two sale days, and committees will meet at the Ca wthon hotel tomorrow at 1 PM for luncheon to report progress.
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Mobile Life Underwriters
Lberty
C. A. Hopkins
City Bank
National
Life Underwriters’ Association
The
United
Fair Tonight and Tuesday Predicted by Weather Man
The weather man says conditions will be fair in Mobile and vicinity tonight and Tuesday with moderate east to south winds. Temperatures are forecast to remain around 90 degrees there and not change much over the next 24 to 36 hours. yesterday's high reached 87 and the low 72. The Tombigbee river and its branches are not expected to change significantly.
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Mobile
Tombigbee
Alabama
Incendiary Fire Damages Dwelling at 169 Reyland's Lane
Police report the blaze at 169 Reyland's Lane Monday at 2 10 am as incendiary in origin. The fire damaged a frame dwelling occupied by Ethel Robinson and Sterling Moody. Seascenes in a rear closet are noted.
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Reyland’s Lane
Ethel Robinson
Sterling Moody
Bloc” Sur Under
Illness Delays Italian Envoys Southern Mission
The Italian war mission tour through the South and Midwest, set to begin today, is postponed due to illness of Prince of Udine and Signor Marconi. The prince has a fever and fatigue from prior duties, with Marconi also recently ill.
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Udine
Marconi
Associated Press
Washington
South
Middle West
William Marconi
Formare
Araaeeb
Marcon
Chicago
New York
Stenographers to Resume Medical Term Lectures Tuesday
Lectures for stenographers training in medical terminology for military hospitals will resume Tuesday at 8 PM in the Medical Association Halls. Dr. Eugene Thames will lead sessions, announced by Mrs. William F. Clark Jr. of Mobile Suffrage group. Enrollment is open to women stenographers seeking government service. Classes will run twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 8 o'clock.
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Eugene Thames
Medical Association
Conception
St. Michael Streets
William F. Clark, Jr
Registration Bureau
Mobile Equgy” Suffrage Association
Clarke
Dog Meat Supplied to Belgians by Germans
Antwerp report says Ghent authorities issued an order allowing a dog slaughterer to operate and limit supply to about two pounds of meat per week per family. The correspondent predicts other Belgian towns will soon follow due to shortages.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Antwerp
The
Handelsblad
Ghent
Otent
Belgium
Wilson Sends War Aims Message To Russia
President Wilson officially communicates the United States war aims to the new Russian government. The message outlines the Allied plan and seeks allied understanding as the broader war effort continues.
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Russia
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Sonasteneet Ie
Revenue Board Lets Supplies Contracts
Harvey Whitfield of Prichard, 30, paralytic negro, was struck by a train near the city outskirts just after 7 am and killed. The accident happened near the line crossing between Prichard and Whistler when his crutch slipped as he attempted to cross, throwing him between the tracks. locally undertaker attended.
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Harvey Whitfield
Prichard
the & Bile and
Ohio
Pric
Whistler
French Protestants Meet in Honor of U S Visitors
French Protestant societies gather at the temple Voratoire in Rue de Rivoli to honor the United States. Ambassador William Graves Sharp and Premier Ribot are represented. The Rev Charles Wagner delivers an address to American church pastors in Paris.
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Associated Press
Paris
Rue de Rivoli
United States
William. Graves Sharp
Ribot
Charles Wagner
Minister's Wife Seeks Husband in Fulton Alabama
A fragmented notice from Fulton Alabama reports Mrs R P Ausbrooks at No Marine Street seeking word on her husband Mr A Ausbrooks. The message states a minister’s wife requests information as last heard from in Fulton.
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Wits
R. P
Ausbrooks
No. Marine Street
Fulton
Ala
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