Resignation of Fire Chief C S McCosker Accepted
City commission voted to accept the resignation of Fire Chief C S McCosker and plans to name a successor at the next meeting. The move drew criticism from several captains and officials who urged keeping McCosker in place until a suitable successor could be chosen.
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C. S. feCosker
City Cerician
Harry Pillans
Avenue
Hire Department
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Gus Rehm
McCosker
Commis
Joner Crawford
Bey
Mission
Crawford
Aimer
Sidelights on shipboard news reaches Mobile readers
A copy of Sidelights aboard a ship reaches Mobile via Garner O Connor of the Mobile Navy unit. The discussion notes the German U boat PU 139 raid and Henderson’s ram disabling subs, with periscope damage and limited operations noted for the submarine 11 159 and 11 129 amid coastal shipping encounters.
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Mobile
John O'Connor
Navy
Sean
Henderson
Vessels in port with anti submarine guns reported
A battered OCR fragment mentions ships including a large steamer Asia and a vessel in port fitted with a six pounder gun to combat submarines. It notes positions and movements toward England and Liverpool with cargoes of cotton and rosin for the British Isles.
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Line
Carzo
United Kingdom
Liverpool
England
Asia
British Isles
Cross to Send Men Overseas Amid Global Effort
The article notes a broad international mobilization as nations prepare to deploy personnel overseas. Officials describe mounting support and coordinated plans to staff forthcoming missions.
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CROSS
Electric Plant Returns to Full Capacity
Electric current now supplies all circuits as Mobile Electric pany officials praise consumer cooperation in conserving power. Overloads cause circuits to be cut out, but repairs progress with two boilers near completion. full operation expected in ten days to two weeks.
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Mobile Electricpany
Exa
Eens Rea
Aged Man Shot to Death at Fisher's Alley
Gus Wilson 70, once operator of a water system, was found dead with two gunshot wounds. Albert Berry, a Negro, is held by the sheriff in the case. The body was moved to the morgue and an inquest by Shelby Coroner S Fy Hale is planned this afternoon.
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Fisher's Alley
Chinquapin Street
Albert Berry
Hort
Cedar Street
Morgan
Marion Streets
Wilson
Gflead
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Alexander
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Berry at county jail after shooting intruder at home
Berry says he fired when an intruder lunged through the rear door while his wife heard the attack about 3 26 am. Footprints were found in the rear yard and officers note the wounded man died from two head injuries. Coroner and county solicitor will hold an inquest into the killing. Nearby Paquette murder scene is noted with two suspects bound over to the grand jury.
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Holcombe
G. L. Donaghie
Frank Curtin
J. W. Murphy
Wilson
Berry’s
S. F. Hale
B. B. Chamberlain
John Paquette
Cer
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Paquette
Recorder’s Court
Plan to entertain Sunday scholars in Mobile convention
More than 1 000 delegates are expected in Mobile for the Sunday school convention meeting April 5 and 10. Arrangements are being made to host 1 500 attendees with Mr S Gaillard as chairman. An excursion on the riverfront will showcase Mobile as a port to scholars from across the state and church communities.
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Mobile
S Gaillard
Cruiser Rochester Arrives With Troops in New York
The cruiser Rochester arrived in New York from Brest with 318 troops and naval enlisted men. The unit includes the 467th aero squadron, Mobile Hospital No. 160, and a cavalry company of Texans.
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Associated Press
New York
Rochester
Brest
467Th Aero Squadron
Mobe Hospital No
Mallory Line Eyes Resuming Mobile to New York Sailings
A New York conference between Mallory Line officials and Mobile delegates led to plans for resuming steamer service. Mallory president EH A Raymond will visit Mobile March 11 for talks on labor, costs, and port conditions. Officials indicated labor issues and higher Mobile prices hinder current operations, with a decision expected soon.
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New York
Mallory Steamship Line
Mobile
EH. A. Raymond
Mallory Line
R. G. Cobb
Trafic
Cobb
Raymond
President supports Jewish homeland in Palestine statement
The Mobile Zionists report White House approval of creating a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Julian W Mack and Dr. Phen express personal approval while noting British and Allied support. Andre Tardieu from the French delegation states powers unite on establishing a Jewish homeland under British trusteeship.
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Mobile
Zionistra
Thengtel
Organization of New Prest Wilson
White House
Julian W. Mack
Phen
Palestine
Yau
Jewish Commonwealth
Andre Tardieu
Paris
Great Britain
Rain On Wednesday Forecast For Mobile And Vicinity
A weather forecast predicts rain for Mobile and surrounding areas on Wednesday with warmer tonight and colder conditions by Wednesday afternoon. Fresh south winds shift to northwest, and a low pressure system extending from the Mexican border to the Mississippi Valley combines with another low, driving warm southerly winds in the Ohio and lower Mississippi valleys and cold northerly winds westward. A high pressure area bringing snow and subzero temperatures advances southeast from the mountains toward Lafayette in Kansas.
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Mobile
Mexican
Missippi
Ohio
Mississippi
West Gulf Region
Kansas
Double Funeral of Fabbrettas Held in Catholic Church
Florinda Pabbretta and Mgr Antonio Fabbretta were buried Tuesday morning in a Catholic church service held four hours apart after dying Sunday. Father William Entine led the rites as pallbearers included Chris Feig John Petrich F Ma Amade Steve Cuis Vivian Goodies and M Reedman.
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Florinda Pabbretta
Mgr
Antonio Fabbbretta
William Entine
Messie
Chris Feig
John Petrich
F. Ma. Amade
Steve Cuis
Vivian Goodies
M. Reedman
Swan Song Sung by Rep Jeanette Rankin
Washington report states Jeanette Rankin, Martane born congresswoman, delivers a notable farewell while opposing New Deal measures. Rankin criticizes party leadership and constitutional amendments as she departs from the House.
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Jeanette Rankin
Washington
Martane
Civilization in balance says George
London March 4. Lloyd George told the first meeting of the joint committee of employers and employees that civilization must be saved by justice and fair play to all classes, warning it could be broken apart if not safeguarded. Report Foch calls on Germans to surrender fleet. Copenhagen March 4. Marshal Foch demands immediate delivery of the German mercantile fleet regardless of food-supply concerns.
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Associated Press
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Weimar
German government plans operation of nations industries
The German government announces near completion of drastic legislation to nationalize key industries. A bill would transfer mine ownership to the state and expropriate coal syndicate assets while another would place meat and power plants under public control and common ownership.
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Associated Press
Weimar
Delanaasy Ache
Germany
British offer to swap captured Americans for Bolsheviks
The British government proposes exchanging a Russian Bolshevik prisoner held in Persia for American consul Treadwell held by Bolsheviks in Turkestan. United States says no certainty the concession will secure Treadwell's release and notes Bolsheviks may demand other prisoners in return.
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Washington
Persia
Consul Treadwell
Ishevik
Tashkend
Turkestan
Treadwell
United States
Eugene ¥ V. Débs
Thomas J. Mooney
Petrograd
Stocks Break When Congress Adjourns
New York markets opened unsettled as Congress adjourned without action on railroad relief funds. Industrials and motors drifted. railroad shares showed rare reversals with mixed results across sectors. Traders cited uncertainties in policy and regulation guiding a feverish session with notable entries around 750 million dollars in fund movements.
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Pase Sre Sharplst
Wall Street
Wotalay
Railroad Res
Investme
Teache v
Sis
Motors
Sub chaser 336 clears duty at local port
Sub chaser 336 arrives in port Tuesday morning from New Orleans to relieve chaser 114. It is unclear if the swap is permanent or if chaser 114 will return to Mobile, with both boats operating from the local port. Chaser 114 is linked to the overhauling capture of an gasoline launch Tim and a large liquor seizure.
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Orleana
Swill
Chaser
Mobite
Lofal
Chamr
Oe Chater
Unidentified man fires revolver near Maries streets
Police report describes moments of gunfire on Maries streets with witnesses citing a man of unknown height. Chief PF J O slaughnessy, living nearby, went to the scene but could not identify the shooter.
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Fudhee
PF. J. O'Slaughnessy
Railroads may be forced into private ownership
President Wilson condemns a Senate filibuster that blocks key railway reform. He says a group in the Senate chose to embarrass the administration and imperil the nation’s rail systems while pursuing partisan aims. He plans a peace conference and considers a special session to address urgent public business.
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Congress
Daria
President Wilson’s Final White House Week Ends in Capitol Stall
President Wilson faces a sweeping Senate filibuster that blocks confirmation votes and key legislation. A long list of nominations including A Mitchell Palmer and Norman Hapgood fail as Republicans protest and waning war measures stall. Wilson leaves Washington by special train after lunch, heading to New York to address the Hanse of Nations with Taft, and plans to visit daughter along the way.
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Norman Hapgood
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Robert 14
Noble
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White House
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Goodby
White Mouse
New York
Taft
Philadelphia
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End of the Sixty fifth Congress ends with Mann tribute
In a Senate scene the speaker’s gavel fell as Co Speaker Clark announced the end of the Sixty fifth Congress. The House unanimously passed a resolution thanking Mann for Clark’s impartial leadership. Clark praised Congress, saying it did more than any two others and bid farewell with thanks and gratitude.
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Senate
Clark
Marine Band
Wader Mann
German Polish boundary talks set with interallied mission
Paris March 4 German delegation preparing to meet the interallied mission on the Poland Germany boundary dispute. Named members include Baron von Rechenberg Dr Drews the Prussian minister of the interior General Dommes and several officers and experts. First meeting to be held at Kreuise near Bromberg.
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Kreiuse
Brom- Z
British Ship Driven Ashore by Ice Pack
The Fur Fee line steamer Appenine bound from Liverpool for St John s Port was driven ashore near Point by an ice pack. The shoreline coast is blocked and no relief is available while ice conditions hamper rescue efforts.
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Integrated Press
ST. Johns, NF
Appenine
Enverpooll
Ag 4
Saree Peel
Creamery Receipts Highlight Market Stability
The section notes receipts for a creamery show 4 561-2, with rugs and potatoes listed among receipts. Market remains unchanged or higher for items like sprigs and fowls, while general pricing reflects minor fluctuations.
President Wilson to Address Taft and Irish Delegation in New York
In New York March 4 President Wilson will meet Taft in private rooms then address at the Opera House. A delegation of twenty Irishmen will press for Irish self determination. Governor Smith and Enrico Caruso are also part of the program as thousands seek tickets. Women suffrage groups plan protests with purple, green and white banners.
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Wilson
Jessa
Nework
Tan Keibie
Robert Ate
Taft
Ion Reland A . Byon
Washington
France
Smith
Alice Paul
National Woman’s Party
Opera House
Congress
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Melitan Opera House
Ison
William Howard Taft
League of Nations
Edwards
T Ing
Mystery surrounds Petersburg killing of Herman Huffman
The body of Herman Huffman was found about five miles from Petersburg with a gunshot wound to the back. Authorities had no clue to the murderer's identity and suspected a mechanic may be involved.
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Petersburg
Herman Huffman
President Wilson Declines Call for Extra Session
Congress adjourned amid a Republican filibuster that blocked key bills including a 750 million dollar railroad aid measure. President Wilson announced he would not call an extra session, despite minority efforts, as Senate delays and House crowding filled the final hours.
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Fnbuetigy
Sherman
Senate
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Illinois
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New Mexico
WAIT MEDIATOR TO END HARBOR STRIKE PROSPECTS
The harbor strike that halted most trans Atlantic and coastwise shipping neared a possible end with the arrival of mediator James Hughes from the federal labor department. Labor leaders pressed for a basic eight hour day and higher wages as 12 of 16 marine workers had walked off by noon, with others to be called out. ferries remained on schedule.
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Associated Press
New York
James. Hughes
Federal Department of Labor
Thomas L. Delahunty
Red
Baker and March to Visit Army Camps
Baker plans to leave Washington with General March for a three week inspection trip to the Pacific coast and the Mexican border to visit camps not inspected during the war. The secretary and General March will tour camps to review facilities and operations.
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ARMY
Washi
March
Patcific
Mexicar Hander
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