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Vera Cruz hero dies in service after mayor's appeal to Mobile Electric Company to suspend lighting rate increases. City officials press for faith with the people while the utility considers a formal statement to be released later today by T K Jackson president and GM of Mobile Electric Company.
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Vera Cruz
T. K. Jackson
Pat J. Lyons
City Commission
Mobile Electric Company
Lyons
Jackson
Honor prisoners hear talk by Mrs Booth at penitentiary
In Raleigh 25 to 30 inmates from the North Carolina state penitentiary on the honor class will be paroled for several hours to hear Mrs. Maude Ballington Booth of New York address the North Carolina conference for social service. No guards will accompany them and they will return after the talk.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina State Penitentiary
Maude Ballington Booth
New York
North Carolina Conference For Social Service
J. R. Collie
Senator La Follette Condemned by State Assembly Vote
Madison, Vic March 6 The state assembly passed a resolution condemning Senator La Follette by a 52 to 33 vote after twenty four hours of self imprisonment in the state house. Members endured a long session with many sleeping in chairs while an attendant served coffee and sandwiches and fetched more.
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Associated Press
Madison
Vic
Senator la Follette
State Assembly
State House
Assembly
United States Clarifies Siberia Policy With Japan via Britain
Washington states it has sent notes to Japan through Great Britain on Siberia and that the U S has not assented, dissented, or protested. Japan is said to understand the U S will take no part unless action is deemed necessary, with Britain as intermediary.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Siberia
Great Britain
Russia
Mayor Presses Company to Await Court Action on Rates
Mayor Lyons called on the electric company to delay rate hikes while litigation proceeds. He cited ads claiming the raises test the contract validity and urged good faith until the court rules. The company has billed February usage with the higher rates and prepared a public statement on plans to raise rates pending court decision.
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City Commission
Lyons
Jackson
Electric Company
Printing Company Files Incorporation in Mobile
The White-Eckert-Charest Printing Company files incorporation papers to operate general printing and bookbinding in Mobile. Capitalized at 50000 dollars, start-up funds listed as 17000, with incorporators John C. White A E Eckert Hervé Charest Ernest and E M Schultz of New Orleans. Address given as 21 North Water Street.
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White-Eckert-Charest Printing Company
White-Eckert and Charest
Mobile
John C. White
A. E. Eckert
Hervé Charest
Ernest
E. M. Schultz
New Orleans
North Water Street
Navy Reserve Enlistments Open At Mobile Office
The Mobile navy recruiting office begins enrollment for the naval reserve for apprentice seamen firemen cooks and bakers. Applicants have same requirements as active enlistment and will be examined and released to wait for summons for duty. Enlistment term is four years.
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Mobile Navy Recruiting Office
State Recruiting Office
Naval Reserve Forces
Chickasaw Boulevard Meeting Planned at Cawthon Hotel
Final preparations underway for a general meeting at the Cawthon Hotel Thursday night. Attendees discuss efforts to advance the Chickasaw boulevard project and related development.
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Chickasaw Boulevard
Cawthon Hotel
American liner aground near Japan reported
A damaged and incomplete note states the American liner Umatilla is aground near Japan. The fragment mentions Singapore and Hong Kong routes, with limited readable details about the vessel and location.
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Japan
Irish Nationalist Leader John E Redmond Dies in London
London March 6 John E Redmond longtime Irish Nationalist leader died at 7 45 this morning after an operation last Friday his death follows a recent operation for an intestinal condition heart failure cited as the cause Irish convention had expressed sympathy and hope for his recovery formed in 1917 to devise Irish self government measures passed away peacefully after courageously enduring his illness
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London
John E. Redmond
Redmond
Island
Plan for Convocation of Irish Convention Endorsed
The article notes that David Lloyd George offered two settlement methods for Ireland. Redmond, speaking for Nationalists, rejected partition and accepted Lloyd George's plan to convoke an Irish convention in the specified year.
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David Lloyd George
Redmond
Ireland
Lloyd George
Money Available To Save Fish In Alabama Mississippi Rivers
J A Joullian of Coden Alabama a member of the Sea Food Fisheries Conservation Commission has been notified of a $20 000 federal appropriation to rescue small fish stranded in pools along the Mississippi and Alabama rivers and tributaries after receding waters. The plan comes from E A Hulian superintendent of fisheries and the Alabama Conservation Committee questions remain who will prosecute the program. Joullian notes Alabama’s freshwater commercial fisheries are little known to the average person and emphasizes the imminent opportunity.
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J. A. Joullian
Coden
Ala
Sea Food Fisheries Conservation Commission
Mississippi
Alabama
Mr. Joullian
E. A. Hulian
Five Dollar Fine for County Speeding
Ford Thompson pleaded guilty in a senior criminal court to speeding on county roads and was fined five dollars plus costs which he paid. Deputy Sheriff Easterling arrested him on Cedar Point road last Saturday night. Robin Allen also faced the same offense and was fined one dollar and charged with vagrancy. He failed to appear in inferior court and bonds were ordered forfeited with an alias writ of arrest. An additional warrant against Frank
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Ford Thompson
Thompson
Easterling
Cedar Point
Robin Allen
Frank
Braves Outfielder Draws Class One
Topeka Kansas March 6 Joseph H Kelly Boston Nationals outfielder faced in class one of the selective draft here yesterday He asked deferred classification and will await further action from draft officials
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kans
Joseph H. Kelly
Boston Nationals
Japan and U S stance on Far East plans discussed
The piece notes Japan has not sought U S approval for its plans and the United States has not officially assented. Britain, as Japan's ally, conveys confidence but urges no active Siberian involvement. Washington is aware of Japan's aims and impartial about recording a formal position.
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Japan
United States
Great Britain
Far East
Siberian
Siberia
State Department
Charges Dropped in University Packing Industry Inquiry
Eight of ten complainants withdraw charges against a former census director linked to a packing industry probe. The board of regents in Minneapolis, in March, states the charges were based on mere suspicion and incompatible with the university role.
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Minneapolis
Mion
Board of Regents of the Unity
Purest
Census
Spot cotton holds at new high prices on thin market
Spot middling cotton remains at a fat level with no sales on the Mobile exchange. Prices stayed firm with the tone of the market nominal as trading today yielded minimal activity and only a small number of bales moved.
France Today Fifteenth Page Report by Chester Couple
George Randolph Chester and Lillian Chester present France Today fifteenth article exploring distant places, humorous anecdotes, and cultural observations. The couple's collaboration blends travel wit with vivid scenery as they recount encounters and impressions from their journey.
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France
George Randolph Chester
Wallingford
Lillian Chester
Ae One
Mobile Ahtepdace
Paris Visit of Geopolitical Figures Among Short Citizens
Paris March 6 We visited in their headquarters the most heavily responsible citizens of France. We began with those occupying the smallest places benches seats not over two feet from the floor. Citizens stood up, right hands to their brows, as we entered. The scene dispelled fears for France’s future. The piece notes we will continue on Page Three.
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Paris
France
Marconi May Head New Mission to United States
Rome March 6 Senator Guglielmo Marconi has not decided if he will lead the Italian mission to the United States. He says he is unwilling to assume certain financial burdens that have arisen. A Rome dispatch reports March 3 that Marconi urged the government to act energetically over irregularities noted in the United States.
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Marconi
U. S
Rome
Gugliemo Marconi
United States
Willin
Girl Struck by Brick in Kite Row Disorder Case
Lee Cowart 16 of Oak Street faced the recorder today on a charge of disorderly conduct after Mrs. M Root alleged boys flying kites disturbed her. She said Cowart tore up a kite and struck her with a brick during the incident. The court record shows the case continued.
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Lee Cowar
Oak Street
Recorder
M. Root
Conferees To Meet On Railroad Control Bill
Conferees on the railroad control bill will meet again in Igt on March 6 to settle authority. The bill proposes a 21 month period after peace for control.
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Associated Press
Igton
Weather Relief Brief From Front Near France
The American Army in France reports improving conditions as a mist rose from the snow though skies remained tense. Units encountered a brief respite from recent harsh weather with observations centering on visibility and troop movement.
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Associated Press
France
Armenians Massacre Threat Warns Mission Leaders
Boston reports quote James L. Barton that German influence could push a massacre of 1.6 million Armenians and 200,000 Georgians in the Trans Caucasus as refugees in Turkey. The statement from the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions warns of imminent danger and calls for relief efforts.
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Associated Press
Boston
Ustin
Trans- Caucasian
James L. Barton
American Board of Commissio For Foreign Missions
American Committee For
Armenian and Syrian Relief
Trans-Caucasus
Arme
Turkey
Women Help Democrats Regain House Control in New York
Women voters participated in a special New York congressional election as Democrats won four seats to fill resignations and regain control of the House. About 94 percent of registered women cast ballots, representing nearly half of the total vote, with Delaney Clery Donovan and Griffin named as new representatives, all pledging support for the administration and war policy.
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New York
House of Representatives
John J. Delaney
John J. Fitzgerald
William E
Vigorous Opposition to War Finance Bill Stalls Senate Action
Washington March 6 vigorous opposition to the administrations war corporation bill focused on a capital issues committee license security issues provision. Leaders doubt licensing plan can be retained as amendments saw no progress and Republican leaders joined with Democrats in blocking the bill in the senate banking committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Corporation
Senate
Senate Banking Committee
Automobile Collision Damages Vehicle in Theodore
An automobile operated by B. H. Mo ran of Theodore Alabama collided with a truck. The car was occupied by Joseph O. Bolton.
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B. H. Moran
Theodore
Ala
Comelee Aonee
Joseph O. Bolton
Riot at carnival grounds injures soldiers in Fort Morgan inquiry
After a near riot at the show grounds on one street, Special Ike Kruse of Mobile and Obie injured and in infirmary, and Sergeant Gould beaten. Fort Morgan authorities aid police as Captain Buckley says non residents started trouble. Sen Houston beaten. investigation ordered to find guilty party and ensure artillerymen not involved.
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Carnival Company
Ike Kruse
Mobile
Obie
Gould
Forts
Fort Morgan
Anh
Buckley
Sen. Houston
Cantramsante
Rohan Buckley
P. J. Agaging
Trouble After Soldiers Attack In Uniform Dispute
Four soldiers allegedly beat a black man near 459 North Joachimst after a dispute over a alleged relationship. Special Officer Kruse arrived and learned seven soldiers were involved, with one man shot while trying to take a revolver. Private Richard and private Gould were taken to the grounds with a companion. Victims could not identify attackers though all wore soldiers’ uniforms.
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Nevers
Son
North Joachimst
Negright
Kruse
Tol F
Bérgenpt Goul
Adam D. Richard
Fort Morgan
Gould
Buckley
Richard
Boch es Claim Only One Sammy Division
Associated Press reports from Paris that Germans on the western front deny knowledge of American troops while prisoners reveal awareness of American divisions in France. The Temps correspondent notes German officers and soldiers claim there is a division in France and there never will be more, a statement observed in latest operations.
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Associated Press
Paris
Lester
Temps
France
Army Y M C A Shows Many Camps at Front
The American Army Y M C A announced today it now has 28 camps at the front providing hot drinks free of charge to soldiers. Cans of soup and other items are distributed to wearied troops as relief from front line duties.
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Army Y. M. C. A
Paris
Lenine and Trotzky Forecast Allied German Alignment
Uneven garbled wire report hints at Lenine and Trotzky predicting German leaders might seek friendly ties with the Soviet and perhaps a taveraine leak suggesting a shift in power alignments in Europe.
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Lenine
Trotzky
German policies push Russia alliance amid delayed treaty ratification
Fragmentary wartime report outlines Germany granting a respite, risking a Russian alliance while troops reinforce Petrograd defenses. It notes leadership moves toward Moscow and escalation on fighting fronts in Lorraine and Italy as artillery fires intensify.
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Germany
Petrograd
Ri Bins
Vadaiake
Russia
Moscow
Italy
Ameteakeep
Lorraine
German and Austrian forces debate end of hostilities
The report cites Krystenko questioning whether the high command has exhausted all steps. amid weary calls for cessation, German and Austrian units are described as still fighting, with resistance continuing at the front.
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Sian
Krystenko
War reporters move as AP dispatches reach Moscow
Cable messages received directly from the Associated Press in New York report wartime coverage disrupted by Finland and Poland, with dispatches filed from Rome and Moscow. The all Russian congress of men and soldiers will decide the war's direction this week, while Petrograd remains central to government relocation plans.
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Associated Press
New York
Finland
Polaane
Russia
Francis
Moscow
Petrograd
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