China Claims Proof of German Invasion Attempt
A London dispatch reports that China has documentary proof German offers to aid Russian revolutionaries if trouble is stirred in Siberia. It also notes Germany’s alleged plans to release war prisoners and seeks Allied financial help to fund northern expeditionary forces.
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Azaait Foose
London
Epdapen
Tien Tsin
Set Mall
Siberia
Germany
Youge
Teesee
Aden
Finnish monarch move named for Prince Oscar
London dispatch reports Germany’s government asked the Finnish emperor to appoint Prince Oscar, fifth son of the emperor, as king of Finland. The report cites diplomatic circles and an exchange telegraph dispatch.
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Br Assiciniad Freee
London
TOS Pinnian Germ
Oscar
Finland
Afton Tidngen
Explosive smuggling thwarted in Mobile. suspect jailed
Police halted an attempt to smuggle a trunk of whiskey from Pensacola into Mobile. Mike Houry, linked to the Streets of Cairo, was arrested and later handed to federal authorities as officers seized the liquor-filled trunk at Henry's place. Local officials plan to press for a new boulevard from Chickasaw to bolster industry.
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Mobile
Pensacola
Fla
Mike Houry
Cairo
Adams
St. Joseph
Henry
Federal Officials Seize Mail Trunk Of Liquor In Pensacola
Federal investigators report a trunk of liquor shipped from Pensacola was intercepted after a man named Houry presented a check to claim it. McCluster, a Black man, identified Houry as the supplier. Houry, described as a Greek from Minneapolis, planned a blind tiger operation linked to Oriental dances. authorities will pursue indictments under the Reed dry law.
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P. J. O'Shaughnessy
Pensacola
Bill McCluster
Dana Curtin
McCluster
Houry
Minneapolis
Minn
British Casualties Fall to New Low in March Week
For the first week of March British casualties totaled 3 435 the lowest weekly figure in months. Official report lists killed or died of wounds officers 63 men 628 wounded or missing officers 179 men 2 473. February totals 3 571 for the last week and 18 961 for the month.
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Associated Press
London
County Draft Board Seeks Help in Occupational Classification
The Mobile county draft board issued a statement requesting qualified persons to assist in classifying registrants. It notes that work is to be completed quickly and invites teachers or clerks with relevant education to join at the board in the federal building.
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Mobile
New Lumber Company Files Incorporation
The William R Quinn Lumber Company filed incorporation papers in the probate court. It will operate a general lumber business with headquarters in this city and start with capital of 5090 dollars. Incorporators and officers include W A Powell as president and secretary, William R Quinn as general manager and secretary, Joseph I Manning, T C Thompson, and W A Powell as trustees.
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William, R. Quinn
Alba Property Sold To Land Company
Estate of Peter F. Alba sells 26 acres on Washington Avenue at Franklin Avenue to Arlington Land Company for 20900 dollars with 8000 cash paid. Deed shows Lloyd E. Warner et al transferring title to Arlington Land Company which plans residential lots development.
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Peter F. Alba
Washington Avenue
Franklin Avenue
Lloyd E. Warner Et Als
Arlington Land Company
Christian Endeavor Union Seeks Union Service
The Mobile County Christian Endeavor focal union will hold a union service Sunday inviting members to gather for worship and fellowship.
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Christian Endeavor Union
Mobile County Christian Endeavor Focal Union
Americans Enter New Frontline Positions Near Lorraine
American troops moving from rear billets to the Lorraine front reached front trenches at night under dust from road transport. They adapt quickly to trench life as weather stays variable with snow and rain in the sector northwest of Toul. Patrols operate with French forces, artillery is intermittent, and German planes drop bombs behind lines but cause no casualties. Anti aircraft fire greets the bombers as they pass over the American front.
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Associated Press
France
Lorraine
United States
Toul
Toul Jest
Bourgeois Released by New Orleans Police on Federal Request
Federal authorities ordered the release of Albert Bourgeois Southern manager for a national detective agency detained at a New Orleans police station on orders of Superintendent Reynosts. No charges filed and the superintendent said federal investigators would be asked to look into the case. Bourgeois had registered weeks earlier under the alien act as a German citizen.
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New Orleans
Albert Bourgeois
Reynosts
Bourgeois
Germany
Seniors May Enlist in Reserve Corps
Governors informed by Provost Marshal General Crowder that top one third of senior class at land grant colleges may enlist in the quartermasters enlisted reserve corps. Local boards will assign them to class 6 and place them in military service.
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Associated Press
Washington
March
General Crowder
Grant Agricultural Colleges
Quartermaster’s
American Economic Experts Reach Rome
Oscar T. Crosby of Washington, president of the American section of the inter allied council, and Paul D. Cravath, his legal adviser, have arrived in Rome to study the economic situation.
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Associated Press
Rome
Oscar T. Crosby
Washington
Inter-Allied Council
Paul D. Cravath
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
Forecast notes fair conditions for Alabama with warmer temperatures inland and partly cloudy Saturday. Mississippi expected to be generally fair Saturday with warmer conditions tonight in interior areas.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
La Follette Amends Libel Suit Against Madison Democrat
United States Senator Robert M. La Follette files an amended libel complaint in his $100,000 suit against O. D. Brandenburg and the Madison Democrat Printing Co. The amendment drops ten of eighteen counts including speeches by Roosevelt and Justice Winslow, while retaining charges over quotes from Russell and various editorials.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
United States
Robert M. la Follette
O. D. Brandenburg
Madison Democrat
Democrat Printing Company
Roosevelt
Root
J. B. Winslow
Wisconsin
W. R. Burns
Houston
Tex
la Follette
Charles Edward Russell
Claims Reform Bill Carries in Prussia
The central committee of the National Liberal party reports in Copenhagen that Berlin advices via Exchange Telegraph show a 19 vote majority in favor of equal franchise. The move refers to Prussia’s long pending reform bill. Easter message from the king urged liberal franchise and an equal suffrage bill was introduced, later weakened by Conservative opposition and accepted by the lower house franchise committee.
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Associated Press
London
National Liberal Party
Copenhagen
Berlin
Prussia
France Today Feature by George Randolph Chester
An excerpt presents George Randolph Chester described as the world’s greatest reporter in connection with The Daily Enterprise. The piece notes his prominence in a Mobile newspaper context and references a seventeen-article sequence on France Today.
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Chester
France
George Randolph Chester
Geo. Randolph Chester
Lilian Chester
The
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Knocking German Peace As A Moral Test
Paris editorial comments on German peace proposals prompting fierce distrust. A high official with war losses and US experience vows to strike if a German peace offer hides aggression, insisting any real peace demand must include mercy and no concealed weapons.
Labor Department Adjusts 539 War Controversies
In the first eleven months of the war ending March 6 the Labor Department handled 007 industrial disputes affecting about 1,200,000 workers. Of these 539 were settled by the department alone and 109 by state and local boards with its help. Failures totaled 71, mainly among small firms. The department now handles 74 disputes, 17 of which are on strike.
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Br Associated Press
Washington
Department of Labor
Department
Mediaton
Labor Department
George von L. Meyer Reported in Serious Condition
George von L. Meyer who has been ill at his Boston home with a liver tumor was in more serious condition this morning with little hope of recovery. He had an uncomfortable night and his weakened state made resisting the disease difficult.
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Associated Press
Boston
George von L. Meyer
War Finance Bill Passes Senate to House in Shift
Washington March 5 The administration's bill to create a 4.5 billion dollar War Finance Corporation passed the Senate and was sent to the House for action. Consideration in the House is expected to start next week.
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U. S. Senate
Washington
Senate
House
Montenegro Rejects Separate Peace Offer
London dispatch on March 8 reports Montenegrin war and interior minister Niko Haidukovich denying any plan for a separate peace with the central powers. He notes a formal offer was refused by King Nicholas in France, with contempt and indignation.
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Iy Associated Press
London
Niko Haidoukovitch
Daily Chronicle
Montenegro
Haideukovitch
Nicholas
France
American Consul Leaves Helsinki for Turku With Small Guard
The American consul at Helsingfors Thornwell Hings says he will depart Friday from the Finnish capital with about twenty men. About 300 refugees of various nations, including many Americans, are at Abo and Bjornborg. Minister Morris asks Sweden to send an icebreaker to transport them across the Gulf of Bothnia to Geta.
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Helsingfors
Thornwell Hings
Abo
Bjorneborg
Morris
Gulf of Bothnia
Getle
Ticky cattle here shows an increase
A February report on tick eradication in Alabama notes Mobile County had the most tick infested cattle among 37 counties. Twenty head from five herds were found infested, though Mobile led in cattle inspected during the month.
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Mobile
Alabama
Turks to Recognize Autonomous States
In an Amsterdam dispatch, Eiver Pasha told the Turkish chamber that Bolshevik self determination is right for all peoples and the Turkish government will recognize autonomous states and governments in the Caucasus, supporting them if necessary.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Eiver Pasha
Turkish Chamber
Constantinople
Ceu
Covcaane
Soch
Turkey
Wallace to Speak Here Tonight in Governor Bid
Mr. John H. Wallace Sr. state game and fish commissioner and gubernatorial candidate arrived in the city today and is slated to address supporters this evening at a public event.
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Wallace
John H. Wallace, Sr
American Patrol Wins Skirmish in No Man's Land
A five man American patrol in France engaged a ten man German patrol in No Man's Land. After a three minute exchange the Germans retreated leaving two dead and two Bavarian prisoners. American troops suffered no injuries.
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No Man’s Land
France
Officials suspend in liquor case over camp enforcement
Assistant U S Attorney John E Dougherty and U S Marshal Williams of Island NL suspended for thirty days for lack of sympathy with anti liquor and vice enforcement near army camps. Rock Island delays cited. action aims to tighten federal regulation of saloons and immoral houses near training camps and speed prosecutions.
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Rock Islan
U. S
Associated Press
Washington
United States
John E. Dougherty
Pee Lee
Williams
Island
Department of Justice
Rock Island
Til
Ain
Eral
Orit
Department
T Department
Knotts
Sothern
Illinois
Humphreys
Effort Under Way To Curb Extortionate Corn Prices
The food administration has initiated steps to reduce the wide differential between consumer price and producer receipts for corn. Proposals have been sent to grain exchanges and corn handlers nationwide for input, with potential action expected once a plan is formed. Officials did not indicate if the aim is higher farmer returns or lower consumer cost.
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Washington
Food Administration
Four Persons Fined Under Parking Law
Police enforce traffic rules including ore line parking. J. A. Jones Jr M P Dugue H Hamilton and H D Childress were fined two dollars or four days by the recorder. they were cited for rear wheels too far from the curb. Peter Wilson fined $2.50 for no lights with reckless driving dismissed.
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Ore
J. A. Jones, Jr
M. P. Dugue
H. Hamilton
H. D. Childress
Peter Wilson
Allied powers interest rate hike reported by Washington
The article notes a raised loan rate for allied powers from 4 1 4 to 41 2 per cent, with certificates of aes adjusted accordingly. The change follows a recent shift in rates, affecting funding terms for allied nations.
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Washington
Allies
Bombing hits northern London district causing house demolitions
Several residents report bomb damage in northern London as houses were demolished and shrapnel warnings sent people to cover. Constables and volunteers aided casualties as bombs fell in quick succession and ambulances arrived amid anti air fire.
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London
Vic
Xpi
Sinn
Dreight
Alrahips
Spain
Northern Lights During Air Raid Observe Distant Skies
Reports say the northern lights illuminated the sky before air raids, with watchers along the coast noting a white glow that contrasted with the moonlit south. A strong breeze hindered operations of hostile airplanes as searchlights flashed and a gun flash was observed in the chilly wind.
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France
Fish Channel
Germany's Cost of Living Rises Amid Food Shortages
AP reports in Washington that US labor figures show German households spend about 52.14 percent of income on food as meat and fish prices soar. Scarcity drives high prices for meat, fish, and processed foods while potatoes and substitutes become common.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Labor
Man from Milwaukee Held in Goochland County Jail
A man described as about twenty seven years old and formerly of Milwaukee was jailed in Goochland County after attempting to regain his liberty following a seizure involving his father. He had resided on a large Goochland farm recently purchased by someone else.
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Eattwad Thorn
Verdun
Poland
Associated Press
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Goochland County
Milwaukee
Shelly
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