City Eyes Swamp Drainage to Rid Mobile of Mosquitoes
City health officials voiced support for draining swamps around Mobile to curb mosquitoes. County officers cautioned private ownership may hinder reclamation, while Dr. Mohr stressed economic benefits and overall public health gains if lands within city reach are reclaimed.
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Mobile
PB. J. M. Acker
Charles A. Mohr
City Health
Mohr
Ohr
Mosis
Foe
Poe
Rail chiefs and railroads meet on eight hour dispute
In New York on March 15 the four railroad brotherhood chiefs and railroad managers adjourned a conference without a clear agreement on the eight hour demand. Spokesman W G Lee said no statements would be issued as talks resume at 4 p m. An ultimatum threatening a strike looms as managers prepare to answer. The international situation is cited by both sides to pressure a settlement ahead of possible Wilson mediation.
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Associated Press
New York
Aeroad Brotherhoods
W.G. Lee
The
Brotherhoods
Wilson
Prince Regent Leads in Imperial Transition
A British newspaper notes Grand Duke Nicholas acting as regent, detailing the transition of power within the imperial government as the prince assumes leadership amid unfolding events.
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Prince
Grand Duke
Nicholas
North Alabama frost chance and cool barometer outlook
A high pressure area brings fair but cold conditions extending from the northern mountains to the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Light frost is possible in northern Alabama and northern Georgia with temperatures on the lower side and colder air moving in tonight. Another cold region is centered over the central area near New.
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Atlantic
Gulf
Mis
Ala
Georgia
New
Kaiser's Men Flee Faster In West Zone
Brigadier General Frederick B Maurice said the German withdrawal from the Bucquoy line on the Somme front is occurring faster than expected and the whole line could soon be behind the reverse side of the Bapaume ridge.
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Kaiser
West Zone
Associated Press
London
Frederick B. Maurice
British War Office Today
Bucquoy Line
Somme
Bapaume Ridge
Mesopotamia Persia Now Chief Theatres of War
The war fronts shift to Mesopotamia and western Persia as Turkish forces retreat up the Tigris after defeats at Kut el Amara and near Baghdad. Russian columns advance eastward into Persia, pushing Turkish troops toward the border as other German forces retreat on the Franco–age front.
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Mesopotamia
Persia
Tigris
Kut-el-Amara
Bagdad
Mes- Semia
Mer
Turkish advances near Kermanshah and Mesopotamian frontier
One column has captured Hamadan on March 3 and reached Kermanshah about 90 miles from the Mesopotamian border after defeating the Turks in a two days’ battle. A second column presses southward from Sakkiz to near Baneh, about ten miles from the frontier.
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Kermanshah
Hamaden
Sakkiz
Baneh
Russian Armies Threaten Turkish Forces in Mesopotamia
Russian and Allied pressure around Bagdad compels retreat as two Russian columns push toward the same Turkish main force. One column covers 180 miles up the Tigris from a 40 mile south of Samara position while another from Baneh lies 150 miles from Mosul. A third fast unit at Kermanshah remains 1885 miles from Samara, threatening the Turkish flank with long-distance maneuver.
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Mespotamia
Bagdad
Thul
Tigris
Samara
Baneh
Mosul
Kermanshah
Retreat routes cited as Ottoman forces outnumbered and cut off
The article notes Turkish forces are outnumbered with weak western retreat options due to poor communications and rough terrain. It mentions Franco-Belgian front operations producing little notable action aside from British activity on the Somme. Raids occur along French lines and Champagne fighting has subsided to artillery duels.
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Somme
Champagne
Burglars Bore Hole Through Floor In County Robbery
Sheriff W H Holcombe reports a gang called the Borers robbed Dees store between Union Church and Grand Bay using a floor hole cut with a saw. The loot included groceries shoes and more valued at about 100 dollars.
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Mobile County
W. H. Holcombe
Dees
Union Church
Grand Bay
Brannan
Salo
Ala
Noah's Ark
Florida
Old Shell Road
Jackson
Theodore
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi clouds rain likely
Forecast from Press reports cloudy conditions across Alabama and Mississippi tonight and Friday with rain chances and warmer temperatures tonight in interior counties.
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Washington
Alabama
Mobile Egg Market Slated for Outward Shipments
Evan B. Davis manager of the Gulf Coast Produce Exchange announced eggs in car load lots will be shipped from Mobile to northern and eastern markets as the local market is overrun and cash buyers can be found. Prices in Mobile are about 30 cents.
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E. B. Davis
Produce Exchange
Evan B. Davis
Gulf Coast Produce Exchange Today
Mobile
Jeveene
Davis
Gulf Coast Produce Exchange
Exchange
Plans for 1917 Fair To Be Rushed From Now On
Secretary W F Barry of the Gulf Coast Fair Association said he is paying off last year's premiums and out standing obligations. He expects to clear debts soon and push ahead with preparations for what may be the best Mobile fair yet.
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Barry
W. F. Barry
Gulf Coast Fair Association
Seven Hundred Seven Merchantmen Enter French Ports
The admiralty reports for the week ending March 11 that 707 merchant ships over 100 tons entered French ports. In the same period two French ships over 1,500 tons were sunk by submarines or mines.
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Associated Press
Paris
Admiralty Today
Submarine U-38 Blamed for Algonquin Tragedy
Report from Penzance says the submarine that sank the American steamer Algonquin was U-38. A crewman counted 22 men on the deck and noted two guns on the submersible. The U-38 is linked to sinking the Armenian off Cornwall on June 20, 1915 with 29 dead and 10 wounded, many American horsemen among the injured.
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Associated Press
Penzance
Verve
Leyland Line
Cornwall
Spring tourist season opens briskly in Washington
The spring tourist season started strongly in Washington on March 15 as most official attractions opened to the public despite reports of closed public buildings. Only the White House and state, war and navy departments plus the navy yard remain closed due to severed German relations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Persia
Mesotamia
Mar
Germany
White House
State
War and Navy la
Navy Yard
Zeppelin Funeral Honor Air Fleet Over Stuttgart
During Count Zeppelin's funeral in Stuttgart ten airplanes and two airships flew mourning flags over the churchyard and dropped wreaths, honoring the famed aviation pioneer. The Berlin source notes Sayvillé as a route landmark for the flights.
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Berlin
Sayvillé
Count Zeppelin
Stuttgart
Farewell Banquet for L and N Trainmaster Bennings
About one hundred officials and employees honored Mr. A Bennings longtime chief train dispatcher for the Louisville and Nashville New Orleans and Mobile division with a smoker and a silver service. Bennings resigns Sunday to run his apple orchard farm in Tullahoma county Tennessee after seventeen years with L and N. Assistant Superintendent T B Turner presided and Conductor W A Laun presented the silver piece in the office at the station.
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Co. A. Bennings
New Orleans and Mobile
Louisville and Nashville , Road
T.B. Turner
Mr. Bennings
Tullahoma County
Tenn
Turner
Simicker
Eet
Sity
Rinea
Geen Ab Iown
W. A. Laun
Woman Guilty In Prohibition Case At Inge Apartments
A woman charged with violating Prohibition laws by possessing liquor at the Inge apartments on St. Michael and St. Joseph streets was found guilty after a jury trial before Judge B. M. Miller. Attorneys for the defense argued the liquor belonged to others and she had no knowledge of it. The state presented testimony of multiple witnesses linking liquor to the rented area. The jury returned a verdict later in the afternoon.
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Inge
St. Michael and
St. Joseph
B. M. Miller
N. R. Clarke
J. Fritz Thompson
B. F. McMillan
Halt
Iage
John McNamara
J. J. Cox
Leigh
Adolph Floch
Edward P. White
Holle
Grayson Confirmed as Medical Director and Rear Admiral
Washington March 15 Dr Cary T Grayson was confirmed by the senate as medical director and rear admiral in the navy A 35 to 28 vote defeated a motion to place his name with 1 300 other nominations Grayson is noted as President Wilsons friend and naval aide as the nomination was disclosed today
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Washington, Mar
Cary T. Grayson
Senate
Navy
Wilson
Rotary Club Launches Campaign to Add Chamber Members
At a Mobile Rotary Club meeting President L. D. Dix chaired as H. V. R. Chase of Chicago urged a week ahead drive to recruit 1,000 new Chamber of Commerce members. Speakers included John T. Cochran, A. J. Parsons, P. W. Maer, William H. Monk Jr., and Palmer Pillans.
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Mobile Rotary Club
L. D. Dix
H. V. R. Chase
Chicago
D. Bellingrath
Go Chamber of Commerce
Chase
Chamber of Commerce
John T. Cochrane
A. J. Parsons
Chamber
Messrs
P. W. Maer
William H. Monk, Jr
Palmer Pillans
Bellingrath
Wilson Watches Rail Crisis as War Looms
Washington March 15 President Wilson continued to monitor the threatened railway crisis and maintain direct contact with officials as tension mounted over potential disruptions and security measures nationwide.
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Washington
Wilson
Dinner planned by Chamber of Commerce draws many
The United Citizens' Dinner at the Battle House next Monday evening rapidly filled as reservations came in. Chicago businessman John B. Shoop will speak. Secretary Clemmens urged early responses. The reorganized chamber plans detailed action to benefit the community and operate as a clearinghouse. President Bellingrath mailed 2000 copies of the proposed plan.
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United Citizens
Chamber of Commerce
Battle House
John B. Shoop
Chicago
Clemmens
Bellingrath
Three More Negroes Arrested in Fraud Case
Three additional arrests were made in the fraud case involving a negro organization that collected funds to send colored men and women to Philadelphia. Named defendants include Mattie Armstrong David Bucey Albert Allen Henrietta Harris E Edwards Cathey Frelichstein and Mary Rhodey.
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Philadelphia
Mattie Armstrong
Bohn’s Hall
School board acts to fix defects in local buildings
The Board of School Commissioners approved remedies for defects found by the grand jury and noted prior actions taken on recommendations. The meeting covered rural school construction with President John T. Cochrane and commissioners present. Superintendent S. S. Murphy was instructed to fix defects promptly. timber inspector Walter C. Ernest was hired at a $700 salary to supervise school lands.
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Board of School Commissioners
John T. Cochrane
M. ‘J. Vickers
H. T. Hartwell
R. P. Sass
Vickers
Murphy
Waiter C. Ernest
Rural School Building Plan Spurred By Architect
Architect George B Rogers reported visiting all rural schools and warned the board that building costs cannot fall below 210000. Superintendent Murphy outlined payroll needs and said a 5000 loan is needed for September to cover salaries, with a 70 deficit by October 1 1917. An appropriation of 1428.08 was approved to pay February bills. A special meeting will be called once Rogers finishes a new plan.
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George B Rogers
Murphy
Rogers
Cuban Government Troops Move Into Santiago as Marines Depart
Government troops under Colonel Sanguily begin disembarking at Santiago to take possession of the city. American bluejackets and marines finish loading supplies at the embarkation area preparing to leave on war vessels.
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Havana
Mar
Sanguily
Santiago
Christian Science Talk by Syracuse Leader at Battle House
Mr. Co L Ohrenstein of Syracuse will speak on Christian Science at the Battle House editorium Friday evening at 6 o clock. Admission is free. The event is under the auspices of the local Christian Science group.
Russian Revolution Drives Duma to Form Provisional Government
Berlin reports Petrograd declares a provisional government after the Duma rejects the tsarist ukase and suspends the cabinet. The Duma executive committee, led by M. Rodzaniano, calls for public order and promises army support while revolutionaries gain control.
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Duma
Ukase
Ee M. Rodzaniano
Duema
Commit
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