Police firm hand as suffrage pickets clash at White House
Police enforce ban on banners around the White House as suffragists Lucy Burns of New York and Catherine Morey of Boston are arrested for blocking traffic and defying orders. The two claim peaceful protest and vow to challenge the action, while banners bearing slogans about democracy and President Wilson are displayed.
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Associated P
Washington
Lice Today
White House
Lucy Burns
New York
Catherine Morey
Boston
Miss Burns
Ivice
Wilson
Congress
Nation of America
Emoc
S. Burns
Morey
Miss Burn
Engagement Near Vauxaillon Intensifies in War Summary
Washington June 22 The Associated Press reports the French and German forces continuing a battle that began Wednesday with a German attack near Vauxaillon southeast of Laon. Artillery and infantry actions persist as weather and front lines stretch about ten miles toward Laonais with renewed intensity. The German crown prince’s early gains are now offset by halted infantry advances and stubborn resistance.
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Weshington
Associated Press
Vauxail
Laon
Vauxaillon
Brave En Laonois
Exchange Head Warns Against Wild Price Practices
George M. Shutt, president of the New York Cotton Exchange, sent a letter to all members urging caution in accepting large orders and drawing attention to the shortage of contracts and violent price fluctuations. The board said it would view harshly any acts that cause unnecessary and extreme movements in cotton prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
United States
New York Cotton Exchange
George M. Shutt
Board of Managers
Formal charges against paper makers lodged in Washington
Frank P. Walsh, former chair of the federal industrial relations commission, files charges against news print manufacturers alleging unfair competition and calls for a public hearing. Named parties include Backus, Mead, Dodge, Alexander Smith, Chacon Jr., Minnesota and Ontario Power, Spanish River Pulp and Paper Mills, International Paper, Abitibi Power and Paper, Laurentide and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Frank P. Walsh
Fee Industrial Relations Commission
Walsh
Geenen
Manker Elected Chief Engineer of Local Engineers
C Manker of the Mobile Light and Railroad Company heads the Raphael Semmes Branch No 4 National Association of Stationary Engineers after the annual meeting. Other officers elected include J W O Gwynn vice president D S Cashin secretary M W Kelley recording secretary and A J Grove treasurer. Grove also named delegate to the convention in Evansville Indiana on September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. Manker
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
Raphael Semmes
National Association of Stationary Engineers
J. W. O’gwynn
YACHT MARY FRANCIS PREPARED FOR EXTENDED GULF CRUISE
The yacht Mary Francis of Tuscaloosa captained by Dick Antoni sails this afternoon for an extended gulf coast cruise. Onboard are Mr. 8. F. of and his wife and children, Dr. C. M. Rudolph and wife of Birmingham, James F. Alston and wife of Tuscaloosa with grandson 8. F. Alston Jr., and Judge W. W. Brandon of Tuscaloosa. They expect stops along the Warrior and Bigbee rivers on the way to Dauphin Island for days of fishing, then Biloxi and Gulfport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Francis
Tuscaloosa
Dick Antoni
Gulf Coast
8. F. of
C. M. Rudolph
Birmingham
James F. Alston
8. F. Alston, Jr
W. W. Brandon
Mobile
Warrior
Bigbee
Antoni
Dauphin Island
Gulf
Biloxi
Gulfport
Petition to Increase Rail Rates Set July 2
The Alabama Public Service Commission will hear a petition by Alabama railroads seeking a fifteen percent increase on class and commodity rates. The July 2 hearing covers coal coke ore and limestone exclusions. The petition was filed by the Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company et al. last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Public Service Commis
Alabama
Freight Traffic Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
Washington June 2 forecast expects generally fair weather in Alabama and Mississippi tonight and Saturday with little temperature change.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Fight Is On For Red Cross Campaign Launch
Citizens gather at Vineyard Cafe for luncheon and reports on the first day of Mobile's Red Cross drive. Two hundred volunteers receive final canvassing instructions, organized in twenty teams, with mixed-race gatherings featuring speeches by Governor Henderson and local leaders.
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Red Cross
Vineyard Cafe
Battle House
Mobile
United States
Henderson
Negro Masonic Temple
R. S. Martinez Dies After Long Illness in Mobile
Raphael S. Martinez longtime Mobile resident died Thursday evening at 6 30 after a long illness attributed to Brights disease He came from Havana Cuba as a youth a pioneer pineapple importer with east coast branches and signer of the Cuban declaration of independence Funeral from his sons home 105 Michigan avenue and St Marys church will be held Saturday with interment at Magnolia cemetery He is survived by his wife Lolo Martinez and five saddre in law.
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Raphael S. Martinez
Mobile
Bright
Martinez
United States
Havana
Cuba
East
Ralph W. Martinez
Michigan Avenue
St. Mary’s Church
Magnolia Cemetery
Lolo Martinez
Mayor Burdick Denies Navy Charges in Newport
Newport June 22 Mayor Clark Burdick says charges attributed to the secretary of the navy regarding enlisted men in Newport are unfounded He notes local cases require attention but do not reflect the overall situation The city faces housing and uniforming difficulties as thousands of Southern youths arrive and the navy was unprepared.
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Associated Press
Newport
R. L
Clark Burdick
Daniela
Navy
Secretary of the Navy
First Regiment to Move After July Fourth
General Steiner has decided to transfer the First Alabama Infantry to the mobilization camp at Montgomery after July 4. The move depends on state approval and conditions at Mobile remaining undisturbed until the Declaration of Independence day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steiner
Alabama
Montgomery
Mobile Eel
War Department
Japan Seeks Russia Reentry Into War Ranks
Copenhagen dispatch June 22 reports Finnish papers say Japan has offered to aid Russia in democracy work and army reorganization and hopes Russia will soon resume its place among the combatants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Russia
Lost Her Head Claim Sparks Wisconsin Murder Case
Grace Lusk a high school teacher killed Mrs. Roberts wife of Dr. David Roberts and attempted suicide. She told Dr Roberts I did not intend to but just lost my head after she said I couldn't have you. Letters suggest planned death by own action but not murder.
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Associated Press
Waukesha
Wis
Grace Lusk
Roberts
David Roberts
Miss Lusk
R. E. Davies
Po- Bey Deee Joniabnateetis
Ara Ameer
Dr. Roberts
Ten Prisoners Receive Heavy Sentences In Circuit Court
John Wicklund a former dredgeboat employee pleaded guilty to seven burglary and grand larceny cases and was sentenced to eight years and six days. Other defendants included Joseph Burke three years Tom Mims five years Francis Young five years Henry Davis two years Williams two years and Frank Tolliver two years James Bradley fifteen months George Lambert one year hard labor.
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John Wicklund
Joseph Burke
R.O. Rubels
Moffat Road
Tom Mims
Richard Tipp
Phil Simmons
Mims
Francis Young
Elbert Clarke
Henry Davis
S. E. Edwards
Williams
Lawrence Frank
White
K Williams
Frank Tolliver
Standard Oil Company
James Bradley
George ‘Lambert
Cattle Dipping Scrutiny Clears Inspector in County Inquiry
The county board exonerated Dr. H. W. Bales over charges of laxity in tick eradication work. Inspectors were held responsible for enforcement gaps. A Bayou la Batre petition demanded payment for cattle losses before dipping, while evidence showed higher death rates in undipped cattle and strong state and federal support for strict rules.
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H. W. Bales
County Commissioners and Board of Revenue
Rowell
Bayou
la Barre
Section
R. B. Jackson
Birmingham
Dr. Cary
Ben
Jackson
Mobile County
Bales
Dr. Jackson
Ward
H. P. Pelton
A. J. Rowell
T. J. Rowell
Mr. Rowell
Gid Newman
Tanners Mill
J. O. Bolton
Dr. Bales
Bayou la Batre
Bayou la Sites
Newman
Ory Bil
C. A. Cary
Astora
Als
Eees County
Ir. Cary
Limburg Miners Strike Over Wages and Eight-Hour Day
A Dutch newspaper dispatch reports 90 percent of Limburg miners walking out for a minimum wage and an eight-hour day. About 70,000 workers, including Belgian internees, join the strike, threatening Holland coal supply and signaling a serious situation.
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Associated Press
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Amsterdam
Limburg
Holland
Southern Railway Officials Inspect Mobile for Car Shortage
A Mobile visit by Southern Railway System officials from New Orleans examined local operations and the car shortage. The delegation led by Vice President T C Powell, Freight Traffic Manager E K Steele, and G P Biles toured company offices and the business district to inform remedy actions.
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Mobile
Southern Railway System
New Orleans
T. C. Powell
Cincinnati
EK. T. Steele
Birmin
G. P. Biles
C. P. Cooper
Powell
Secretary McAdoo Denounces Waldo Over Liberty Loan Coverage
Secretary McAdoo issued a statement denouncing the New York Tribune and its business manager Richard H Waldo for coverage of the liberty loan campaign. He cited a Tribune report that the loan was a failure due to bank burden and distribution policy, arguing such claims ignored over subscription and national support.
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Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
New York Tribune
Richard H. Waldo
Liberty Loan
The
Tribune
Waldo
Banking Activity in Mobile Shows Improvement
Banking business in Mobile for the week ended yesterday afternoon, per the Mobile Clearing House, rose by over a quarter of a million dollars from the same period last year. Clearings reached 1,356,621.19, compared with 1,159,753.21 for the week ending June 22, 1916.
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Mobile
Mobile Clearing House
A B Treat Is Honored by Semmes Camp in 1917 Election
A B Treat was elected commander of Raphael Semmes Camp United Confederate Veterans for 1917. A F R E Daly Sr. was chosen adjutant for the eleventh consecutive year. John A Duff is lieutenant commander with a full slate of officers including W H Bancroft, F O Rourke, RK E Daly, E T Toomer, L D Gibson, C B Gwin, C C Nettles, and others.
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A. B. Treat
Raphael Semmes
United Confederate Veterans
AF R. E. Daly
John A. Duff
W. H. Bancroft
F.o’rourke
RK. E B. Daly
E. T. Toomer
L. D. Gibson
George A. Cones
James T. Reid
C. B. Gwin
E. T. Spotswood
C. C. Nettles
William H. Bancroft
L. E. Rafield
Police grill in Cocchi murder case over Cruger girl
City officials ordered hearings into police ties to the Cruger murder case after the body of Ruth Cruger, a high school student, was found in Alfredo Cocchi’s shop cellar. Witnesses include Cocchi’s wife, Acting Captain Cooper, Sergeants McGee Lagarenne and more. knife and blood evidence linked to the crime.
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Associated Ican
New York
Cruger
Alfredo Cocchi
Leonard M. Wallstein
Mitchel
Cocch
Waillstein
Marrie Cocchi
Alfredochi
Alonzo Cooper
Frank McGee
Lagarenne
Cooper
McGee
Dillon
Joseph A. Faurot
Legge
Bologne
Italy
Cocchi
Hearst
Byer Wallstein
Grace Humiston
Crager
Ruth
Thetorney
Ney
Edward Swan
Miss Cruger
Germans Pressure Mexico Over Diplomatic Break
Associated Press reports Germans and pro-German elements offered financial incentives to deter El Universal’s campaign for severing diplomatic ties with Mexico. The newspaper’s editorial response and German propaganda are noted as central topics in Mexico City discussions, with German papers discussing U S print paper deliveries and a disrupted shipment from Monterey.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
el Universal
Germany
Mexico
United States
Monterey
Opantom
Lei ‘Vera T
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T. P. Walsh
C. Manker
R. S. Martinez
Burdick
Copenhagen
Bianca
M. 8. Tulliar
Ellen Key
W. H. Bales
Southern
Rwy
M’adoo
Semmes Camp
Bnet
Otto H. Schultze
Fellon
Occhi
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