Shipping magnate’s plans to load Gulf cargoes for trans Atlantic trips
Frankel, vice president of the American Star Line, spent months in Mobile arranging sailing dates for ships tied to cargoes for Europe. The Algonquin and Fordonian were moved to American registry, with aims to gather Gulf Coast shipments for trans Atlantic service, while asserting American ownership to avoid flag restrictions.
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Frankel
Icon Line
Mobile
Ganguin
Fordonian
Genoa
Italy
Cuba
Centrafrica
Europe
Gulf Coast
Imkel
al- Ope
American Star Line
Frankel Ad
Zork
Brotherhoods Await Conference on Potential Strike
National chiefs of the Brotherhoods of Railroad Employes and Eastern Brotherhood officials meet in New York to plan possible strike action. Railroad managers expect demands for immediate Adamson Act enforcement and time and a half for overtime, with warnings about a possible carrier take over if no agreement is reached.
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Associated Press
New York
Brotherhoods of Railroad Employes
Eastern Brotherhood
National Conference Committee of the Railroads
Brotherhood
Cleveland Neadauaketers
W. S. Carter
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Attorney General Martin Meets Mobile Officials on Prohibition
Mobile visit by Attorney General W L Martin of Montgomery includes a conference with Judge B M Miller Solicitor J F Thompson and other attorneys to discuss stricter enforcement of prohibition laws. Martin praises Mobile county juries and plans to return to Montgomery early tomorrow morning.
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W. L. Martin
Montgomery
Mobile
Circuit Court
B. M. Miller
J. F. Thompson
N. R. Clarke
Jack Courtney
Martin
Ee Ee Mobile
Aes
Algonquin Sunk by Submarine Off Plymouth
The Algonquin with ten Americans aboard was sunk by a submarine after it opened fire from 4000 yards. The submarine refused rescue and boarded the vessel, placing four bombs before the ship blew up. All crew members were saved.
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Associated Press
London
Plymouth
Bariost Jenn Fosaeeie
Appointment as vice general chair for mobile home visitation
Dr Alfred G Moses accepts appointment as vice general chair for a mobile home visitation drive uniting local denominations. A district headquarters plan spans twelve areas with colored people information, aiding congregations in a meeting for worker instruction at 7 30 in the M C A Harte rium on Tuesday March 27 at 9 o clock.
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Alfred G. Moses
M.C. A
Paymaster Killed by Cleveland Bandits in Auto Theft
A car paymaster for N. J. Rich Manufacturing dies after a robbery/car chase in Cleveland. The bandits fired on the vehicle as they sought the pay, with reports noting a $5,400 payoff. Police investigation underway.
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Cleveland Bandits
Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
N. J. Rich
The
Rich Factory
Plan to close 30000 bars in England proposed
The Mail reports a plan to shut about thirty thousand saloons in Great Britain over coming months to curb beer output restrictions. Brewers and government officials discuss a pooling arrangement and consolidation of distributing agencies to run liquor trade more economically.
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London
Great Britain
The
Mail
Home Office
Big Necro Fraud Exposed by Police Probe
A crowd of over a hundred gathered at the police station amid reports of a scam by a group led by Henrietta Harris. Police say they targeted African Americans with promises of equal rights and a new "Land of Promise," collecting payments from more than a hundred victims over six weeks.
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Pegi
Henrietta Harris
S. B. Edwards
Carry Frelichstein
Mary Rhodes
Lagman’'s
Adams and
Warren Streets
New Hampshire Towns Endorse National Defense Measures
About 200 towns in New Hampshire approved resolutions at their annual town meetings urging the president and Congress to pursue swift actions to protect the nation and human rights. Governor Henry W. Keyes endorsed the state League for National Defense effort.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
Henry W. Keyes
League For National Defense
Congress
Editors invited to Concord meeting on national defense
In Manchester on March 14 editors from New Hampshire newspapers were asked to join the New Hampshire League for National Defense to help prepare the state for the general national defense plan. Several editors have signified their intention to attend the Concord meeting on March 20.
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Manchester
N. H
New Hampshire
New Hampshire League For National Defense
League
Concord
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Regions
Forecast indicates fair weather in Alabama with colder tonight and light frost interior. Thursday expected: fair and colder tonight, then warmer in the east portion.
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Alabama
Thursee
Rail unions head to conference after Washington talks
Four major railroad brotherhood chiefs arrived from Washington for a final conference with local union leaders in New York as they await results of a key conference.
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New York
Great Brotherhoods of Railroad
Washington
Capital Club Must Stop Dance At 11 O Clock
The high court in Washington orders The Playhouse to halt dancing by 11 PM and extinguish lights within 30 minutes nightly. The British ambassador and Rear Admiral Schroeder complained about late-night entertainments near the British embassy. The Playhouse owners plan to appeal.
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Capital Club
Order of High Court
Washington
Mar
Playhouse
Washington Society
District Supreme Court
Temperature Forecast for Mobile and Gulf Coast
The Weather Bureau predicts about 50 degrees for Mobile and surrounding area tonight. A high barometer region brings fair and moderately cold weather, extending from the northern Rocky Mountains.
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Weather Bureau
Mobile
Middle Gulf Coast
Rocky Mountains
Mowhe
Noa
Atlanta Reserve Bank Discount Rate Set at 3.12 Percent
The Federal Reserve Board approved a discount rate for the Atlanta Reserve Bank of 3.12 percent, effective March 15. The rate applies to commercial live stock and commodity paper for one day or less.
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Associated Prem
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Atlanta Reserve Bank
Connonerstes
Mobile K of C Plans Numerous Upcoming Functions
Mobile Council No. 666 Anishis Columbus outlined plans for multiple events. John E. Toomey becomes secretary, J. E. Hooper named recorder, and a 2nd annual communion round is set for 7 o clock mass with memorial services after. Daughters of Isabella invitation extended. an out of town team is to visit after Easter. Irish parade invitation accepted. many activities planned.
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Mobile Council
Anishis
Columbus
John E. Toomey
State Council
J. E. Hooper
Kin
Basi
Mobile
The
Daughters of Isabella
Hiber
Police Reserves Guard Fort Hamilton Overnight
New York report states 300 police reserves were positioned around Fort Hamilton on orders of Police Commissioner Wood. The force was informed they faced a mobilizing reserve attack, though no assault occurred and officials continued to monitor the situation.
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Fort Hamilton
New York
Pennsylvania to Open Route to South April 10
Pennsylvania announces opening of a new route to the South on April 10. The notice appears in a dispatch from New York dated March 14, detailing transport or mail route adjustments and regional planning.
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Pennsylvania
China breaks off with Kaiser seizes ships report
An American minister reports severance of relations as China ends ties with the Kaiser and seizes all ships in a dramatic escalation dated March 14.
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China
Kaiser
Associated Press
Mystery Shooting Shocks Virginia Tech Community
Virginia Polytechnic Institute professor Charles K Vawter was arrested on a warrant for felonious shooting of Stock Heth Jr a prominent social figure in southern Virginia at the Vawter home in Christiansburg. Heth was in a Roanoke hospital in critical but improving condition.
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Charles K. Vawter
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Stock Heth, Jr
Southw Virginia
Christianburg
Union Naval Stores and A T N Fined in U S Court
In federal district court Union Naval Stores Co was fined 150 dollars for alleged turpentine conversion from government lands by a jury. The Alabama & Mississippi Railroad Co was fined 106 dollars plus costs for violating the federal safety appliance rule for missing safety devices on some cars.
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Union Naval Stores Company
Alabama & Mississippi Railroad Company
Lincoln Cipher Telegraphist dies after 27 years service
Charles A. Tinker, longtime general superintendent of the Western Union Telegraph Company during the Civil War era, dies at the house of (illegible). The Associated Press reports his death on March 14.
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Associated Press
Charles A. Tinker
Coi
American steamer Al sunk by German with crew missing
A cable message from New York and dispatches from London report the American steamship Al, with ten Americans aboard, sunk by a German vessel March 12. All officers and crew are missing. twenty seven have been accounted for as saved or landed. Vessel and cargo valued at 1,700,000 by owners the Ar Line.
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Aspciated Press
New York
Ar Line
London
Public reception planned for First Alabama soldiers
A large public reception for the First Alabama regiment and medals of honor for Mobile unit members were set at a noon city hall meeting of retirees and officials. W D Bellingrath chaired. Eimo 4s named arm rafangements chair. A parade and city review were planned, with medals to be presented at the Elks Club.
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Alabam
Prident W. D. Bellingrath
Eimo 4S
Arm
The
Civic A
Elksub
Elks Club
Pillans
P. J. Lyons
Laz Schwarz
Bellingrath
Chamber of Commerce
Messrs
George Linning
H. C. Geron
Rotary Club
Alex T. Howard
Empire Builders
Davison
W. M. Clemens
Atlantic Coast Storm Warning Issued by Weather Bureau
The Weather Bureau issued an advisory Southeast storm warning bulletin from Norfolk to Eastport Me. The storm is expected to shift to the southwest at sunset as reported from Washington on March 14 by the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Washington
Norfolk
Eastport
Weather Hureau
Wilson Returns to Study as He Rebounds from Cold
President Wilson, near complete recovery from a week long cold, attended public business in the White House study today. He is not expected to leave the White House for several days.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
White House
Ship Sinking Reported By British Shell Fire
Consular dispatch from Pi England notes the Algonquin was sunk by shell fire without warning. The ship sailed from York February 20 bound for London, amid a growing American presence in wartime trade. The vessel, under Canadian ownership, had been engaged in trade between New Orleans and St John, N B, after transfer from American registry last December.
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Acock
Pi England
York
London
United States
American Star Line
St. John
N. B
Ailmerican Star Line
Genoa
Tampa
Ee Ata
West Indies
Algonquin Cargo Worth Declares Sinking By Torpedo
The Algonquin cargo ship owned by the Star Line, valued at 71 250 000 mostly foodstuffs, sank after a torpedo attack. Reports cite British registry and uncertain crew details as officials verify the loss and cargo value amid the incident.
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Algonquin
Agsetisted Praag
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