Sixty four liquor sellers sign pledge in U S talks to Berlin
Sixty four defendants indicted by the last grand jury appeared in circuit court and signed an agreement not to violate prohibition law directly or indirectly. Several notables were listed among the signers and some cases were continued or bonds adjusted.
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U. S
Berlin
Circuit Court
R. Leigh
Peter Hamel
Frank ‘Allen
J. W. Holt
Leigh
Samuel H
Nettie Rowell
Fred Shaffer
Daniel F. Pet
Frank J. Levine
Wilx
Clarke
Out Tee
Weather turns colder Wednesday with likely rain and wind
Forecast indicates colder conditions on Wednesday with probable precipitation. The report mentions the Rio Grande and Mississippi Valley in passing and notes continuing storms or cold air moving southward.
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Rio Grande
Mid- Mississippi Valley
Alabama
Strike Scare Dampens Early Stock Market Activity
At New York on March 13 trading opened with a cautious mood as railway union fears sparked modest selling. Union Pacific Pacific Reading C and O and other active issues slid fractions to about two points while United States Steel fell about a quarter point and Central Leather and Texas Company dropped more.
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Associated Press
New York
Union Pacific
Pacific
Reading
United States Steel
Crucible Steel
Republic Iron
Central Leather and
Texas Company
Secretary from Mobile reports on border YMCA work
Mr. R. L. Alexander of Mobile, back from San Benito Texas, describes border YMCA activities for soldiers. He will stay in Mobile during a reorganization and may be ordered back to continue the work. San Benito hosts about 3,000 guardsmen and sees 225 letters written daily.
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R. L. Alexander
Mobile
San Benito
Texas
Army Y. M. C. A
Mobilé
Alexander
San Antonio
Llano Grande
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Much Lumber Will Be Shipped Out of Fort Gaines
The steamship Fort Gaines arrived with a tonnage cargo and will ship lumber as the principal item. Ten cars of pitch pine were loaded today and provisions and hardware are to be added tomorrow. The vessel also brought 17,504 bananas, 411 bales of chic, 120 sacks of coconuts, 70 sacks.
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Fort Gaines
Orr- Laubenheimer
State Bank Department Calls for Reports March 5
Montgomery Ala March 5 Special The state banking department issues the first annual statement for all state banks due at close of business March 5 The move follows the comptroller John Skelton Williams national call for condition data at that date
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Montgomery
Ala
State Banking Department
John Skelton Williams
Oul National
Weather Outlook From Washington for Tonight and Wednesday
The forecast calls for rain in local areas tonight and Wednesday. Colder conditions expected Wednesday north and west, with cloudy skies. Mississippi region also cloudy with possible local rain and colder tonight in the north portion.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Mississippi
Measles Warning Highlighted In February Health Report
City Health Officer C A Mohr warns of measles danger in February figures showing 47 cases all white with one death. The report notes high white mortality, 104 total deaths, and lists age group and birth counts alongside inspections and anti mosquito work. Commissioner Lyons seeks details on where condemned meat was found.
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C. A. Mohr
Lyons
New York Exports Heavy in Spite of Submarine Menace
New York exports for February 1917 reached 223 million dollars, only 1.47 million less than February 1916 despite German submarine activity. Imports declined more sharply to about 5.25 million. Gold movements and various figures are noted, with year over year comparisons and attributed naval war disruptions.
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New York
Associated Press
Customs House
Mail Ship Flew American Flag From Bergen To Halifax
The first Atlantic voyage of a ship carrying the American flag to transport mail from a foreign country departed Bergen Norway for Halifax. The historic trip under the U S flag marks a notable postal milestone in transatlantic service.
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Halifax
Bergen
Norway
Navy Seals Instructions for Armed Merchant Ships
The navy department completed definite instructions for armed guards aboard U.S. merchant ships approved by Secretary Lansing. Copies will be given to commanding officers when ships sail while aims to keep sailing dates and equipment details strictly confidential.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department
Lansing
Navy
Naval Service
Dinner in Mobile for Chamber of Commerce reorganization
A public dinner is planned for Monday evening at 6:30 at the Battle House in Mobile. John D. Shoop of the Chicago Association of Commerce will speak on "The Spirit of a City" as part of outlining proposed Chamber of Commerce reforms. Tickets cost $1 and are available from the Chamber of Commerce.
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John. D. Shoop
Chicago Association of Commerce
United Citizens
Battle House
Sireet
Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
John Pdp. Shoop
John D. Shoop
Shoop
The
of Commerce
Brotherhoods Seek War Time Cooperation With Wilson
The railroad brotherhoods informed President Wilson on March 7 of a March 15 conference with railroad representatives and expressed hope for a satisfactory adjustment of issues. They pledged full cooperation with the government if the nation enters war.
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Cy Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Brotherhoods
Wilson
Brotherhood
Department
Commissioner Lyons Seeks Reweighing Report on Coal
Commissioner Pat J. questions city report on coal reweighing and the inspector of weights and measures notes 39 loads reweighed from five coal sources. The inspector found 57 weights correct 32 scales incorrect 24 dry and liquid measures correct 4 gasoline pumps correct 5 scales condemned and confiscated 9 dry measures condemned destroyed 1 gasoline pump adjusted and 24 businesses inspected with 240 ready for delivery and six ice deliveries investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat J
Iibe
Wilson Remains Indoors and to Sit Up Later
A sparse news brief notes Wilson remains indoors and will sit up later in the day. The fragment references a Tuesday sebinet meeting, with unclear context and details.
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Wilson
Government Action Delayed By Uncertain New York Meeting
The article notes little definite government action possible until the New York meeting date is known. It mentions President Wil directing continued coverage and states the continuation on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wil
Fire on Texas Street Damages Multiple Properties
A blaze on Texas Street caused substantial damage to several properties including the Christian Sanctified Baptist church and homes on Straight street. Roofs were damaged at structures owned by George Williams Louisa Williams Tracey Harrison and J Foden with sparks impacting a two story frame residence at 1001 Texas Street.
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Che
Straight Street
George Williams
Louisa Williams
Christian Sanctified Baptist Church
Texas
Straight Streets
Tracey Harrison
Texas Street
J. Foden
Gi Coren
Inroads Made Upon Vida Population by Recruiting Men
Vida Alabama shows strong enlistment effort with six men recruited by postmaster C T Cherry and four more this week. Captain J B Hutchinson notes Vida's 100 residents are patriotic and serve as a model for other posts in the Sasallteaches.
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Vida
Uncle Sam
J. B. Hutchinson
Ala
C. T. Cherry
Hutchinson
Cherry
Virginia Soldiers Leave Border for Muster Out
The Virginia cavalry units stationed near San Antonio head homeward to Richmond for a muster out. The first squadron of the Virginia Cavalry and related organizations will proceed to Richmond to complete discharge plans. Radford is named as the grantor of the hospital unit.
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Ban Antonio
Texan
Casineeeet i Ore
San Antonio
Tom
Virginia Cavalry
Richmond
Radford
City Commission Reconciles Water Billing Dispute
At a City Commission meeting an employee testified about off schedule water shutoffs at the Lot Produce Company and Cavanagh store. Attorney Williams MelLeod represented a claim of 1 62780 against the city for disputed charges amid fault findings.
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todd@y
Lot Produce Company
Cavanagh Pasy
Watts Eault
Lott
Williams MelLeod
T Bt Vee Ae & M
Be Po Pgorseloes
Wirthe
Plana
Vary
Wis & Danaiser
Law
Ministers Arrive for Southern Baptist Convention Sessions
ArtiaxA Ga March 13 Ministers from all sections of the South travel to Atlanta to attend the Southern Baptist convention sessions opening today. The event runs through Thursday with about a thousand delegates expected. Prominent speakers include Governor Sidney J. Catts of Florida Lieutenant Governor A J Bethea of South Carolina Dr HB Mullips president of the Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville Dr W L Po teat Wake Forest College president and Dr Len G Broudgton Knoxville.
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Artiaxa
Ent
South
Atlanta
Sidney J. Catts
Florida
A. J. Bethea
South Carolina
HB. J. Mullips
Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisvile
W. ‘l L. Poteat
The
Wakeforest College
Len G. Broudgton
Knoxville
War May Be Blessing Says VP Address
Vice President voiced war could lift nations from pursuit of money toward reverence for God at a Washington gathering. He spoke Tuesday night about the cost of war and its potential moral value for the American people.
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Associated Press
Washington, N. J
Appam case details help German crew inquiry
Fragmentary report from Norfolk notes investigation into the Appam affair. United States Supreme Court action awarded ownership to British interests while Berg and a German crew were sent to Philadelphia for further inquiry as of December last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appam
United States Supreme Court
Berg
Philadelphia
Drainage Cuts urged by health officer at board meeting
County health officer Dr P J M Acker urged draining and sanitation measures to prevent sickness in the Dauphin Government tract area. Road commissioners discussed best drainage solutions and ordered plumbing deposits of five dollars for road work before tearing up pavement.
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Board of Revenue
P. J.M. Acker
du’ Broca
Dauphin
Government End
Salvation Army official to speak in Central New York event
Colonel John X. will visit New York area for Salvation Army work and speak at length on service. Major William Quirk and Adjutant Ira Munselle will oversee the local station as church workers and others are invited to attend.
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John x
New York
United Ntnthe
Will Savion
Beiny i Ste Epoarys
William Quirk
Ira
Munselle
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William J. Leesch
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Joe Brooks
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Frank ‘ci
Thomas Kelly
Will. Sweeny
Stein
John W. Lilley
J. B. Web
B. Martin
John P. Cerro
McAdams
W. H. Ransom
Nd Phillips
Fritz Ebert
G. Leichoure
Allen
Alphonse Ziean
John McNamara
John L. Noble
Ryan
Joseph Berson
George Stroecker
Charles
M. Latokis
State Bank Department
Navy Seals
U.S
Advange
J. F. Thompson
Virginia
Border
Lott Produce Co
Eac Ee
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Norfolk
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