Mobile advocates for fast passenger lines to South America
Senator Oscar W Underwood in frequent talks with shipping board chair Edward Hurley outlines Mobile Alabama plans to push a fast line to South America. Officials expect a final route decision soon with Mobile as a port of call for an aft passenger and freight steamship service aiding trade relations between continents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar W. Underwood
Edward Urley
United States
Ing Board
Hurley
Tves Mobile
Shipping Board
South America
Pan-American Commercial Conferm
Oarleans Mobile
Esselé
America Bay
Huron
Tie
City Purchases Eureka Garden Property for Park
The city announced it bought the Eureka Garden site on South Wilkinson Street from William Martin for 7500 dollars. Officials say the property will be developed into a park and playground as part of Mobile's expanded park system.
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Eureka
Mobile
Theity Hall
South Wilkinson Street
Eureka Garden
William Martin
Strike Will Be Peace Conference To Nation Wide
President J Konenkamp of the Commercial Telegraphers Union says he will call a nation wide strike of fashion telegraphers on arrival in Chicago to support a southern union dispute. Western Union and Postal Telegraph may be affected. date undecided. Postmaster Burleson assigns control to companies, easing immediate disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
J. Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers Union of America
Chicago
Ashion Telegraphers
Vickerss Union Telegraph Company
Chi
Konenkanp
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Eli‘ible
Telegraphers’ Union
Ne Department
Burleson
German Finance Minister Says Peace Terms Unpayable
Bernhard Dernburg, Germanys finance minister, telegraphs to the Mail from Berlin insisting that Germany cannot meet the reparations demanded and that the Allies also cannot compel payment. He asserts that neither side can sign a peace while payments remain unrealistic and questions the Ruhr region as a potential flashpoint if Berlin resists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bernhard Dernburg
Berlin
Dernburg
Germany
Ruhr
Mobile Delegation Seeks City Help for Juvenile Care
Mobile legislators plan to push a bill at the adjourned session requiring the city to cover half of the annual costs for the Mobile County Juvenile Court and its detention homes. The measure would fund judges salaries, probation officer, matron, superintendent, and staff plus maintenance of detention facilities.
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Mobile
Legislaure
Ile
Cou Iy
Killings by Soldiers Recalled in Ireland Murders
Paris report recalls recent killings involving soldiers and constables found by coroner's juries to be wilful murder. The Associated Press cites notes and observations from Ireland and mentions figures and inquiries surrounding the violent incidents.
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Paris
Associated Pres
Ten
Ireland
Michael J. Ryan
Cne Doward F.roacme
She ‘Rian Apodietic
United States
Osborn Leads Rifle Team After Invitation to Cuba
The report notes Mander Osborn leads the rifle team amid a series of matches announced by the Associated Press. An invitation from the government to participate in a permanent Cuba project is mentioned, with details sparse and unclear in the fragment.
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Spanotom
Gages Ieela
Invita
Cuba
Col J P Sullivan to Deliver Spring Hill Commencement Address
Colonel John P. Sullivan a prominent Louisiana attorney and former grand exalted ruler of the Elks will speak at Spring Hill College commencement June 18 at 9 30 am in the Battle House auditorium. Examinations are ongoing this week. Father Eugene Sands, recently returned from overseas, will deliver the benediction next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Sullivan
Louisiana
Order of Elks
Spring Hill College
Battle House
Bac
Eugene Sands
France
R. M. Sands
Trial Begins in United States Case of Miss Clarissa Dees
Prosecution and defense argued the seven counts of detaining mail and one count of embezzlement against Miss Clarissa Dees, former postmistress at Drenery Alabama, in U S District Court. Judge Robert T Ervin presided as proceedings neared jury submission after afternoon reconvening.
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Clarissa Dees
Dréen~ry
Ala
United States District Court
Robert T. Ervin
United States District Atorney
Alex B. Pitts
Mippare
Encod Ville
Lator
Onicane
Miss. de
J. Ary
Packers Empl oyes Continue At Present Scale Wages
Washington reports that representatives of international packers unions notified the labor department they accept the present scale wage plan for one year. Hugh Kerwin commented the arrangement is gratifying and will likely be adopted by other Chicago packing plants. The action follows a committee settlement after counter proposals and was tied to the winter 1917-18 period under supervision of labor officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
International
Wneae
Chicago
Department of Labor
Hugh Kerwin
Wilson
Tarewy
Samuel Alchuler
Tow
Plant Builds Five Airlane Models at Filton Plant
The plane company at Filton is developing five airlane models. The Pullman, a luxurious triplane with two mechanics and 12 passengers, features duplicate drive, two to four engines, and comforts like arm chairs and carpeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retachee
Meee
Filton
Mrs Hoke Smith Dies Wife of U S Senator in Atlanta
Mrs Hoke Smith wife of United States Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia dies at her Atlanta home after a long illness. Born in Athens she was 59. Daughter of General R R Cobb she leaves three daughters and other relatives in Atlanta.
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Associated Pres
Atlan Ga
Hoke Smih
United States
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Weather Forecast For Alabama and Northwest Florida
The forecast indicates fair conditions for Alabama and extreme northwest Florida tonight. Sunday is expected to remain fair with continued clear skies and mild temperatures.
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Washington
Fac
Alabama
Improvement of Property Creates New City Playground
The city plans to buy property to establish a large playground for southern children with up to date play appliances. The site offers space for ball diamonds tennis courts and Ike. Eureka Garden formerly served as a Negro park and is bounded by Wilkinson Scott Virginia and Maryhand Streets. The new park joins Lyon Monroe Washington Duncan Bayou Michigan and Government Street playgrounds as city recreation spaces.
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Eureka Garden
Wilkinson Street
Scott Street
Virginia
Maryhand Street
Lyon’s Park
Monroe Park
Washington Square
Duncan Place
Bayou Street
Michigan Avenue
Governmen Street
Hse
Sam Dixon Seeks New Murder Trial
Sam Dixon moves for a new trial on a murder charge in the circuit court. He was convicted in absentia or in the circuit court and faces potential prison time. The motion, filed by Dixon, will be heard next week at a county site to be fixed by officials. Charley Jativa, an African American man, is charged with attempted murder and awaits circuit court action.
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Sam Dixon
Sam Dinvicted
Arton
Tay
Wit Atsin
Petit Larceny
Con
Eugene Thoss
Safford Berney
Charley Jatvia
Stsatanie
Ed Mars
Berney
Saturdurday
Canning Demonstration Set for Windsor Hotel Next Week
Mobile county agent J. K. McGuire will host a canning demonstration at the Windsor Hotel starting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. A bulletin with details will be issued. Mrs. McGuire invites inquiries at the hotel.
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Windsor Hotel
J. KE. McGuire
Mobile County
Chauffeurs Disturb Home In Early Morning Incident
Mrs J B Kennedy reports two men, Archie Me hji and H H Bedgood, disrupted her Davis avenue residence near Franklin early this morning. An officer sought to contact the pair after a complaint of disorderly conduct and a disturbance at the Kennedy home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Me
Hji
H. H. Bedgood
Conception Street
Kentucky Street
Tay
J. B. Kennedy
Davis Avenue
Franklin
Trial ruling given in Hill case over self defense charge
Ray Prighiette appears this afternoon on the allea of Robert Bishop a farmer who was killed after an argument over a Fouka claims self defense Frank B Stone is the defense attorney and James Webb of Mobile prosecutes.
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Hill
Ray Prighiette
Allea
Robert Bishop
Frank 8. Stone
Peeroewelley Ante
James Webb
Mobile
Daniels Mentioned in University Heal News Dispatch
Washington June 7 Secretary of the Navy denied any offer of the presidency of a university to Daniels. He said no such proposal had been made and could not comment on an attitude toward a hypothetical prop posed by the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oe University
Polish Commission to Guard Oil Fields
Zurich reports the Polish government forms a military commission in eastern Galicia to safeguard Polish and allied interests. German Austrian and Hungarian owned properties are seized with no guarantee for reparations and no war damages resumed at the wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Switzerland
Galicien
Burleson May Be Cleared In Postal Strike Probe
Postal Inspector J W Cole says charges that South bone Company employees were dis charged for union ties are not proven. He reports findings after talks with both sides and notes no action until final reports arrive. Atlanta service remains near normal.
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Associated Press
Washington
J. W. Cole
Chattanooga
Tenn
Southbone Company
U Se
Burleson
Genen
Sutton
Atlanta
Union Claims 3000 Strike Versus 288 Report
Atlanta June 7 Union says 3000 Western Union employees are on strike in the southeast while the company reports only 288 strikers, 160 from Atlanta. Both sides pledge to fight to the finish as the nationwide walkout looms.
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Atlanta
Western Union
Southeast
Co Gg
8. J. Kon
Paris Strike Movements See Mixed Settlements
Paris reports a mixed strike picture with small walkouts settled and larger actions continuing in transport and metal industries. The General Labor Federation issued a proclamation urging strikes stay professional and coordinated while awaiting responses from British unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
General Labor Federation
Fair Weather With Normal Temperatures Foreseen
Weather forecast from the weather service predicts generally fair conditions with near normal temperatures across the North and Middle Atlantic states, South Atlantic and East Gulf states. West Gulf states may see local showers early, otherwise fair. Ohio Valley and Tennessee outlook shows some showers but otherwise fair conditions.
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North
Middle Atlantic States
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
West Gulf States
Ohio ” Valley
Tennessee
Rates on hardwood lumber attacked by shipper
In a Washington dispatch, the Interstate Commerce Commission ruled against West Memphis to West Helena shipments. It found that rates set by carriers including the Parle Cooperative Company and the St Louis Mountain line were excessive and prejudicial, denying the carriers the power to maintain current rates.
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Associated I Prom
Washington
West Memphis
Ark
Parle Cooperage Company
St. Louis
Tron Mountain
West Helena
Aupertin
Munich Threatened by General Strike
June 6 dispatch from Munich reports authorities ordering preparations to meet an emergency as a general strike looms over the city. The situation prompts urgent government action and alerts for public safety and transport disruption.
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Munich
H. Priday
Ag- Shai Lik
Norfolk and Western Strike Halts Roanoke Shops
Roanoke and Western railway workers stage a general strike with over five thousand machine shop employees out. The stoppage cripples the main line from Norfolk to Columbus as unions push for reinstatement of Wilcoe discharged workers. Federal managers say work suspension spans Bluefield Wilcoe Eckman Kimball Bluestone Roanoke Winston-Salem Williamson Kenova Portsmouth Columbus Clape Mast Radford amid an ongoing inquiry by the Railroad Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway
Wilcoe
W. Va
Norfolk
Columbus
Ohio
Norfolk and Western
Rownd
Railroad Administration
A. ©. Needles
Cntral
Bluefield
Eckman
Kimball
Bluestone
Winston Salem
Williamson
Kénova
Portsmouth
Clape
Mast Radford
Rhine republic set up in Cologne amid reparations demand
Dr Dor ten, president of the Rhine republic, telegraphs Sir William Robertson asserting the new state’s formation and appeal for protection by entente powers against potential Prussian military retaliation. Refugees claim imprisonment and expulsion by French forces as they fled from Rhineland areas toward Worms and Darmstadt.
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Associated Pres
Cologne
Dr. Dorten
Rhine Republic
William Robertson
FR Ar Ae Darmstadt
Associated Press
Portlony
Rhineland
Worms
Judges refuse to recognize Rhenish republic movement
The article reports on the failing Rhenish republic movement amid Allied occupation. American and British authorities oppose political moves in Coblenz, Mayence and Wiesbaden. French officers reportedly favor the republic. plans sought a delegation to Coblenz to declare a republic, but U.S. command rejected permission.
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Republic
Wiesbaden
Space Press
Rhenish Republic
Rten
Iteel
Shane
Third Army
Coblenz
Mayence
America
Liggett
Imbortelan
Army Command
Mayence Seyblic
Port of Hesse Defies Rhenish Republic Orders Allegiance
June 1. The port of Hesse issued orders to officials across its territory not to give allegiance to the government of the Rhenish republic.
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Aris
Poris
Hesse
Rhenish Republic
Strikers Enjoined From Interfering With Plant's Work
Federal Judge M Killete issued a temporary restraining order for ten days ordering the reopening of the Willys Overland Automobile Company plant in Toledo Ohio. The move follows disruptions said to have interfered with workers and the plant's operations. The plant is expected to reopen Monday.
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Toledo
Ohio
M. Killete
Willys Overland Automobile Company
Norfolk and Western workers strike in Ohio and Virginia
About 750 men at the Columbus shops walked out under a sympathy order. Portsmouth terminals also joined, affecting 1500 workers in federated crafts across Roanoke, with 1200 in columns and other plants sidelined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Norfolk and Western Railroad
50 000 Recruits Enlisted for Foreign Service
Washington reports that 50 000 recruits for the army of occupation have been obtained. General March, chief of staff, announced that the new reports show many men enrolled for 11 year terms. One year enlistments continue to predominate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army of Occupation
General March
Incom
Allied forces plan two week timeline for Archangel operation
Washington announced that all units of the original Archangel expedition would be in place within about two weeks. Companies M and the machine gun company of the 339th are en route to Brest after sailing from Archangel. The general said he could not forecast when German forces would withdraw.
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Gton
Dune
Washington
T i
Brest
Archangel
Aimert
Engi
Arrival of units from 918th and 6th MyA battalions
Report notes Jersey units from the 918th and 6th MyA battalions and a casual company arrived today with a number of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jersey
Les Anes
New
Pilot to test twin motor 800 ne Martin bomber flight
Captain Roy N. Francis in Ohio tests the twin motor 800 ne Martin bomber for a New York to San Francisco voyage with one stop and a potential world long distance record. He will fly to Dayton for several days of tests then proceed to New York and aim for a June 15 or 16 start for a 1,509 mile nonstop leg to North Platte Nebraska, carrying extra fuel and oil.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Roy N. Francis
United States
New York
San Francisco
Francis
Dayton
North Platte
Neb
Takag Tn Air
Government to Release Requisitioned Ships to Owners
The Shipping Board announced rapid release to steamship owners of vessels still under requisition. Companies affected include Luckenbach Steamship Co and American-Hawaiian Steam, with tonnage transfers totaling amounts retained by the government.
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Ay Associated Press
Washington
Shipping Board
Luckenbach Steamship Company
American-Hawaiian Steam
Fragmentary Quote Feels Political Turmoil Across Views
A garbled interview section quotes Dr Dernburg criticizing President and peace efforts. The text references a redeemer role and alleged lack of conciliatory words, reflecting divided opinions on leadership and treaty diplomacy.
German peace mission departs Paris for Germany
Reports from Paris say Count von Brockdorff Rantzau and the German peace delegation left for Germany after discussions in Paris. British and Allied commissions consider potential revisions to a mass treaty though specifics are not yet decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carri
Paris
Lloyd George
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Germany
Alvin York Day Observed At Palo Mall Tennessee
A large crowd gathered at the York homestead in Wolf Creek for Alvin York Day. Governor A H R, Mrs Roberts, Miss Helen York and Rotary members attended as plans included a twofold honor for the hero and a marriage ceremony for Grace Williams. The event featured lavish entertainments and thousands of guests, marking a celebrated local observance in York town.
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Roberts
Helen
Delee
Yorktown
Vevaren
May Deliveries Of Ship Yards Total
May deliveries of ship yards totaled 511,014 tons, with 96,282 tons attributed to another category. Report cites Associated Press data on production and shipping output from Washington as of June.
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Associated ‘Preas
Washington
Cnc
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Underwood
L Pinerburial
Shippers of
City Commission
Chamber of Commierce d
Pao
England
Shippers’ Committee and
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Telegraphers
Nis Is
Prise
Vilma
Rachmilevitch
den of Lithveania
Lithwenican Commission
Vilna
Tes
Wilia
Lid
Mont Ey
Milment
Premeet Paderewski
Poland
IM Mander Osborn
Col
J. P. Sullivan
Spring
U.S
Ome ‘Plant
Daniels IS
University
Woader
Prited Preas
Norfolk and Western Airyatte
Reading
Roanok
Rene
Dorten
Wm. Robertson
British Army of Occupation
Federated Crafts
Thone
Elala
Federate Entr
Orno
War Department
New Jersey
Preside
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