Mobile Shipyard Labor Wages Backed for Rehearing
Representatives of shipyard laborers in Mobile urge a rehearing on wage scales set by the shipping board. They demand 70 cents an hour, not 65, and aim to avoid a strike. I n g officials say no formal notice of rates has been received, and efforts will continue to settle differences. A strike threat looms if the board does not grant a rehearing by Monday.
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Mobile
United States
Peter Smith
Ibilé
Florida
Mississippi Coast
Openters and Joiners
John M. Clark
Shipyard Laborers Union
Adjustment Board
Shipping Board
Metal Trades Union
J Gram
National Press
S. Smith and Clark
Ato
Athugh
Woman Receives First Commission for Army Bacteriology
Birmingham March 13 Anne Hamilton a bacteriologist at Hillman hospital has been named a first lieutenant in the U S Army and will depart soon to lead a unit for a British possession for a year as a disease specialists her commission marks the first time a woman has received an ensign or officer's commission from the U S government and she is regarded as one of the best informed experts in her field.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Anne Hamilton
Hillman
United States Army
Miss Hamilton
Demand for British Ship Losses Stirs German Press
Berlin Tages Zeitung Mas demands reprisals for the destruction of 400 English ships by German planes. A lengthy article in the paper argues for intensified attacks and cites German actions as justified retaliation.
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Associated Press
Terdam
Mali
Berlin
Tages Zeitung Mas
Ies
Petition in District Court Records Unclear
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Ellis a laborer and a petition in a States district court with a monetary amount $154.38 but lacks clear details or context.
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Hi. Ellis
States District Court
Biyen
Zeppelin Air Raid on England Appears Aimless Expedition
London dispatch reports three Zeppelins engaged in an air raid on England last night. One dropped four bombs on Hull while the others roamed aimlessly over countryside, bombs fallen then to sea. A woman died from shock. German airship losses have forced use of Zeppelins sparingly, planes favored. Previous Zeppelin raid was Oct 19, 1917, with 34 killed, 56 wounded. fleet then routed by French forces, five dirigibles shot down.
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Associated Press
London
England
Hull
Ariel Destroyer Sinks German Submarine and Captures Crew
The British destroyer Ariel overpowered and destroyed a German submarine off northern waters and captured eight crewmen. The action followed a periscope sighting as Ariel closed in at nearly a mile and fired until the submarine was struck. The German crew reportedly attempted to man their gun before surrendering.
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Associated Preas
London
Ariel
R Unees
Bay State Steamship Georgia Runs Aground Near Gener ary Beach
A Bay State steamship carrying passengers from New England ran aground on a sandy beach in Gener ary fog. No one was injured and the vessel was not damaged. Tugboats prepared to float her off as she awaited salvage. The ship departed late yesterday after repairs were made.
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Associated Press
New York
Bay State
New England Point
Tage
Advingers 1
Ini
John Olsen Licensed as Mate on Vessels
John P. Olsen completed a course in a private school and was licensed as mate on vessels. Inspectors Lueders and others noted the proceedings at the port in relation to the licensing.
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John Olsen
John P. Olsen
Dee
United States
Bonn
Eee
Lueders
Iemopoli
Mobile spot cotton unchanged at 32.50
The market closed steady at 32.50 for mobile spot cotton. Today's receipts totaled 396 bales as trading ended.
Weather Forecast For Washington In March Time
Forecaster expects cloudy conditions tonight and Thursday with continued coolness. Northern areas may see somewhat colder temperatures and a calming trend later in the period.
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Washington
Japanis a British ally for twelve years in Siberia
The Daily Telegraph defends Japan as a long standing British ally and trustworthy partner in the Siberian intervention debate. It notes Japan as a highly organized trading nation with stakes in peace and order where relations are close and vital to its welfare. Germany aims to dominate fragmented Russia, the paper says.
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Associated Press
London
Siberia
Daily Telegraph
Japan
Great Britain
Siberian
Germany
Pep
End Helplessness and Chaos in Russia Analysis
The text argues against allowing chaos in Russia to aid the enemy and suggests that restoring constitutional authority in Russia could yield benefits for stability. It calls for legal protection of threatened interests and warns allied statesmen to avoid aggression or annexation while acting to prevent chaos.
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Russia
Manchuria
Viscount Morono Denies Kamchatka Transfer Hint
Viscount Morono told the House of Peers budget committee that America is active in Russia along with Japan and Britain but he did not confirm any transfer of Kamchatka. He noted Russia owes about 200 million yen for arms and supplies and said discussion is not proper while Russia’s government remains unrecognized. He urged coordinated action with allied powers.
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Associated Press
Toric
Viscount Morono
General Budget Committee
House of Peers
America
Russia
Peninsula
Kamchatka
Bering Sea
Alaska
Japan
Sted
Schooner Dennison Founders in Gale Off Mobile
The schooner Dennison foundered in a gale near Mobile while named Lassie E. Dennison formerly owned by Captain Walter Bodden. Captain Burt Kill and eight crewmen landed safely at Titusville Florida and reported the loss.
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Lassie E. Dennison
Port Mobile
Walter Bodden
Bile
Florida
Burt Kill
Titusville
Bio
Urgent Deficiency Bull To Committee In Congress
An urgent deficiency bill sent to the committee updates appropriations for the army and navy. The measure authorizes increases totaling 13,606 dollars for personnel including men and nurses.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army
Navy
Reim
Government Seizes Barley From Brewers In WWI Move
London reports that in the House of Commons critics urged curbing grain use for brewing. John Ry and J Clynes noted the plan to reduce barley tonnage by restricting barrelage and replacing with economical substitutes. The move would save 150,000 tons now and 200,000 annually, with brewing materials shining as a small share of the food ration and recoverable as animal feed.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Leichild Jones
John Ry
Clynes
Food Control Board
Ing
America
Reduced timber sizes ease southern shipbuilding limits
Washington officials authorized a change in ship timber sizes to accelerate construction in the South. The move lowers flitch dimensions from 32x12 inches to 84x12 inches, enabling smaller timber from Southern forests to be used. John Hey of Houston oversees pine forest selection to match output with demand, as the program aims to speed up contracts but not expand building until current delays are resolved.
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Associated Press
Washington
South
Shipping Board
John Hey
Houstii
Tétake Arminis Fie
Pacific Coast
Builders Favored Over Unproven Contractors Say Officials
Authority outlines preference for proven builders in ship construction programs. Southern lumbermen promise cooperation with the board while estimates for naval timber face delays due to rotten heartwood and lower quality sections. The conference aims to resolve differences and reach a workable understanding with General Pier and others.
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Kirby
General Pier
Southern
Shipbuilding Board
Mir
Piez
Coal Operators Notified for Tidewater Fuel Shipments
The Fuel Administration announced that coal operators have been notified to ship all coal to Tidewater points in Washington. The directive emphasizes timely delivery to priority coastal destinations and compliance with new shipment procedures.
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Tidewater
Washington
Marcha
The
Fuel Administration
Broadus Quits Force for Place on Farm
Broadus leaves his position in the force to take a role on a farm. He states his move is for new opportunities and follows a plan he outlined previously to pursue agricultural work.
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Broadus
Warrior River Project Favored for Coal Barges
The Inland Waterways Advisory Committee urged McAdoo to build coal barges on the Warrior River to Mobile and to enhance canals for coal transport. Birmingham district coal interests were asked for shipment reports while a final recommendation awaits replies.
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Washington
Warrior River Project
Birmingham
Warrior
Mobile
Inland Waterways Advisory Committee
McAdoo
Alabama
Chesapeake and Ohio
Black Warrior River
Two Additions to Inland Waterways Advisory Committee
The inland waterways advisory committee expanded from three to five members with Calvin Tompkins, former New York dock commissioner and port facilities student, and M. J. Sanders of New Orleans joining. Both were added to study terminal improvements. Tompkins has researched dock facilities in New harbor and Atlantic ports, while Sanders aided the Lake Borgne canal project and has been active in New Orleans port and shipping circles.
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Inland Waterways Advisory Committee
Calvin Tompkins
New York
M. J. Sanders
New Orleans
Eee
Leyland Steamship Line
Lake Borgne Canal
Alabama Coal Eee
Frame completed for Bob Jones Tabernacle
Construction at the corner of crement and Jefferson streets rapidly progressed with work starting Monday and aimed for completion by late next week. The tabernacle seats about 3,500. Charles Armbrecht chairs the building committee, with most materials donated by local dealers. Charles F. Raach, revival organizer, will meet the committee of personal workers at the M C A at 6 30 tonight. volunteers are urged to attend.
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Jefferson Streets
Charles Armbrecht
Charles F. Raach
Fall River Mills Back In Operation After Firemen Deal
Fall River Massachusetts mills resumed normal operation today after a two day firemen strike ended in an agreement. Representatives of the Manufacturers' Association and Firemen's Union president Timothy Healy held a conference and ratified a settlement. Healy ruled no agreement with owners was in force beyond six months and the 8 hour day issue will be reconsidered Friday.
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Associated Press
Fall River
Mass
Manufacturers’ Association
Timothy Healy
Firemen's Union
Healy
Public Information Chairman Protests War Address Policy
The Public Information Committee led by George Creel sent a written statement to President Wilson regarding war addresses. Wilson reviews the questions from all angles but is expected to reach no decisive plan. The committee remains firm in voicing objections amid ongoing debates.
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Ngtom
Information is Asked of Men in Pershing Lists
The War Department withholds next of kin names and addresses for soldiers killed or wounded in France, releasing only the names. Relatives are notified directly by the War Department. The News Item requests that such information be sent promptly to Mobile and The News Item’s circulation area.
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War Department
France
Mobile
Four Are Held for Trouble at Coden Hotel
Three soldiers were arrested after a disturbance at the Coden hotel. A taxi chauffeur and a deputy sheriff were detained as the event unfolded, with two privates and other service members implicated and sent to Fort Gaines for processing.
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Coden Hotel
Minitery
Thotel
Ile Mason
Chautter
Bates
Mobile
Artill Company
James Davies
Peterman
Chambers
Fort Gaines
Soldiers Disturbance Prompts Sheriff's Response
A crowd of soldiers caused a disturbance at the county seat prompting sheriff Davies and deputies to respond. Five soldiers allegedly drank after arriving in the county and attempted to stay at the Rolston Hotel. Two men fought, one was knocked unconscious, and two soldiers fled as officers arrived. Mason faces taxicab license charges.
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Davies
Asta. Maabe
Wage
Rolston
Wehen
Mason
PLAN DEFENSE FOR ATLANTIC SEABOARD
The War Department began Astro preparations to strengthen defenses of the Atlantic coast. Major Norman W. Peek will head a board to select aero squadrons and balloon units. The board will meet at Charleston Fort Totten and Boston with district artillery commanders to advise on needs for each coastal region.
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Astro
Atlantic
Norman W. Peek
Signal Corps
Charlston
N. C
Fort Totten
N.Y
Boston
Mass
South Atlantic
Middle Atlantic
North Atlantic
Colored Draft Men Will Be Called Soon
The county draft board will notify Negroes certified for military service in the first draft who have not yet been called to hold in readiness for call at any time. About 42 men in the county will be sent before March 29 to Camp Dodge Iowa where Alabama’s colored troops are training.
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County Draft Board
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Alabama
Mobile Youth Joins Navy Training Ship
Nicholas T. Vegnascith of Mobile left for Montgomery to join a naval training ship as apprentice seaman after enlisting and awaiting assignment at the local recruiting office.
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Nicholas T. Vegnascith
Mobile
Navy
Naval
Montgomery
Sgeamar
Fell From Seaplane at Pensacola Killed
A machinist's mate first class died after falling from a seaplane in Pensacola. The incident, reported today by naval authorities, occurred during a routine flight and is being investigated as an accidental fatality.
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Pensacola
American Artillery and Raids Mark Toul Sector Action
American forces intensified artillery fire at the Toul sector and shelled several German positions. Troops conducted raids penetrating enemy lines and killing combatants. air activity over the Toul and Chemin des Dames front continued with allied planes engaging near targets. German shelling and counterfire occurred as patrols reported controlling the No Man’s Land and roadside exchanges remained limited.
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Toul
Prepa
Chemin Dé Dames
Clamety
Krench
Shelh
Sheltoc Oate
America
An & An
Draft roundup nets hundreds in Pittsburgh area
AP report from Pittsburgh notes a large round-up of men suspected of draft evasions. The arrests followed tips and resulted in hundreds of men processed for exemption inquiries and draft documentation.
News Item Employee Joins Aviation Corps
John B. Brady, route manager of The News Item, has enlisted in the aviation corps. He is stationed at 302 Joseph Street. This is the twentieth item in the register for Army service.
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John B
Brady
Tis News-Item
Hashee
Joseph -Street
Army
Speeding Fine Listed For Local Resident
A local driver named Louis Barge was fined four dollars for speeding. The report notes a court sentence and cites a speeding charge in a brief, clipped excerpt from the court docket.
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Louis Barge
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