County Poor Asylum under Fire by Grand Jury
Charges that the county poor asylum was filthy and insanitary sparked a rebuttal from the county board. President A G Ward and auditorium chair Joseph O Bolton denied the allegations, asserting conditions are sound and the grand jury report faults stem from misstatements.
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Ward
Man Bolton
March Grand Jury
Board of County Commissions
A. G. Ward
Joseph O. Bolton
Boor
George KE
Barnes
Brannan
Charles Laing Ok
Grand Jury
Ivestigating
Cal Examiners Camp Greenleaf Advance Plans
National Board of Medical Examiners leaders Colonel Legard and Colonel Victor C. Vaughn will visit Greenleaf on April 6 to establish permanent headquarters. They are to detail personnel for the camp and coordinate medical exam operations with Philadelphia and Michigan offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Medical
Legard
Philadelphia
Sechy
Victor C. Vaughn
Michigan
Greenleaf
War relics to travel South with Third Liberty Loan drive
An entire train of French war relics including small guns German helmets trophies and Red Cross train will travel through the South and possibly elsewhere during the third Liberty Loan drive opening April 6. Liberty loan speakers and wounded French soldiers accompany the exhibit. Routes in the Atlanta St Louis and Dallas reserve districts begin April 6 with the itinerary yet to be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Washington
Liberty Loan
South
Red Cross
Atlanta
St. Louis
Dallas
Mother of Alabama Soldier Killed in France Found Here
Mrs Edward Sutter mother of Private Charlies Sutter of Montgomery Alabama, first Alabama soldier killed in action in France, is living at 58 South Conception street. The News Item reporter delivered the news, a grieving mother recalls her son as the family’s baby. She notes he was a stereotyper for Montgomery Advertiser and Birmingham News, served in Washington, stationed in Tennessee and Chattanooga before joining the infantry and going to France. She visits daughter Mrs Azell Bowman, a widow who briefly worked at the Postal Telegraph office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sutter
Charlies Sutter
Montgomery
Ala
France
South
Conception Street
Eenana von Clarey
Jay
War Department
Birmingham
Nerrates
Washington
Chattanooga
Tenn
Hieron Fred Ee Tn
Tofantry
Charles
Wilm Tell Setter
Sutter
Azell Bowman
Postal Telegraph Company
Attempted Robbery Reported At Edwards Bros Store
Police report recounts an attempted robbery of D. S. Edwards & Bro. at Clay street and Gien on avenue. Burglars did not enter, escaping after breaking the front door latch as the Feranis Pressing Club at Beauregard and St. Joseph streets was also burgled with clothing items stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Edwards & Bro
Clay Street
Gienon Avenue
Feranis Pressing Club
Beauregard
St. Joseph
Gg Gee
Cabinet member to address Jackson cabinet in Mississippi
Dr. David F. Houston secretary of agriculture arrives in Jackson to address the state war council at the state house. The meeting aims to reorganize war activity in Mississippi and launch an aggressive statewide campaign. Lieutenant Paul Perigord, back from France, will also speak, with Arthur Bestor and J A B Sherer among the others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
David F. Houston
Wilson
Mississippi
State House
War Council
Paul Perigord
France
Council
Arthur Bestor
Committee On Information
Ae. Pr. J
Germany Seeks Reconciliation With Poland Amid Talks
Warsaw reports in Kurier Polsky that Germany is pursuing reconciliation with Poland. Diplomats seek to ease tensions and restore warmer ties between the two nations.
Weather Forecast for Washington
Forecaster predicts fair tonight with colder conditions south and frost in the north. Saturday will be colder in the southeast and extreme south with frost in the north, possibly light frost in central portions. The north may see slightly warmer conditions later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Mobile shipyard workers seek wage readjustment
Representatives from Mobile shipyards and repair yards prepare new evidence for the Shipping Board conciliators on wage increases. They seek 75 cents per hour for skilled labor and 60 cents for unskilled, arguing higher living costs on the Gulf coast. A joint meeting with ship joiners, caulkers, and laborers is planned at the Trades Council hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Ski Board
Mobile
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Ca Aemon
Eareel Trades Council Hall
Cyrus Cummings
T. E. Carroll
United One
Shipping Peest
Peter Smith
Caulkers
John M. Clark
Shipping Board
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Messrs. Smith and Clark
Washington
Board of Living
H. S. McDonald
Man Macy
McDonald
Meserlings
Carroll
Aajistmant Wall Bereggie Sas i
Ent
Busi
Metal’ Trades
Noiachinists
Central Trades Council
Eerhe Mobile Shipbuilders
Ecale
Smileage Books Buy Helps Soldiers Camp Entertainment
Smileage books are being bought for soldiers in camps providing coupons for wholesome performances. The special entertainment council appointed by the secretary of war will visit science camps with top Broadway company shows, vaudeville, concerts, lectures, and more. The home front purchase of these books is gaining momentum nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
Seciene
Fire Devastates Dresden Tennessee Eleven Homes and Three Churches
Nashville report says a fire started by burning cornstalks in a garden burned eleven dwellings and three churches in Dresden's Greenfield area yesterday afternoon. The wind shifted, saving the rest of the residential block while the flames jumped the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Greenfield
Germany asks Lithuania to pay for recognition
Amsterdam report via Associated Press states Germany linked recognition of Lithuania’s independence to Lithuania agreeing to military customs and currency conventions. Vorwaerts notes Berlin’s demand contrasts with Chancellor von Hertling’s earlier statements on self determination and self government for Poland Courland and Lithuania.
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Germany
Lithuania
Associated Preas
Amsterdam
Vorwaerts
Berlin
von Hertling
Reichstag
Count von Hertling
Poland
Courtland
Blackmail charge reaches Atlanta court showdown
Mrs Margaret A Hirsch is charged with blackmail of Mayor Asa G. Candler. Testimony covers alleged threats to reveal relations to her husband and efforts by Miller to persuade her with money. Judge orders court cleared as Hirsch testifies in a tense scene with reporters barred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Pf Atlanta
Gan March
Ieee
Margaret A. Hirsch
Asa. G. Morning
Forrest’ Adair
Hirsch
Candler
Wator
Cook
Dair
Captain Schoebler survives Gotha crash mission in Essones
Captain Schoebler of Munish survived a Gotha bombing crash at Essonnes in Seine-et-Oise after leaping from the blazing aircraft. His two companions died. A French soldier and a passing general helped fight the flames and transport him to a hospital where he spoke calmly about the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Parig. Vennents
Schoebier
Munish
Gotha
Essones
Seine-et-Oise
Schoebler
Paris
Russians Ratify German Peace at Moscow Congress
The all Russian congress of soviets in Moscow voted 453 to 30 to ratify the peace treaty with the central powers. Trotsky resigned earlier amid party splits while Lenin maintained control as Russia renounces territory including Poland Courland Livonia and the Ukraine. The terms call for demobilization of Russian forces and disarmament of warships as Russia seeks a new commercial treaty with central powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Petrograd
Congress of Soviets
Moscow
M. Ryasonov
Bolshevik Party
Brest- Ldtovek
Germany
Trotzky
Russia
Ukraine
Correa Fees
Germead Petrograd
Trotsky
Brestnes
Pear Lenine
Zinovieffa
Lenine
Poland
Courland
Livonia
Osbhonia
Asia Minor
Aremania
Europe
Austro-Hungary
Bolsheviks
Washington
Francis
Vologde
Patriotic League of Girls to Aid War Work
The Patriotic League linked to the YWCA will aid soldiers through community service. Local rep Avery Clinger of the War Department aims to mobilize high school and working girls to organize entertainments and supportive activities for the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic League OF Girls
Patriotic League
League
Avery Clinger
War Department
Comminston
Scottish Rite Masons Open Reunion in Mobile
The thirteenth reunion of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons of the Valley of Mobile Orient of Alabama will be held here the first four days of next week. A large class will be conferred from the fourth to the thirtieth during the reunion.
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Valley of Mobile
Orient of Alaba
Information is Asked of Men in Pershing Lists
The War Department withholds addresses and next of kin names of soldiers killed or wounded in France, issuing only a list of names. Relatives are notified directly, and The News Item requests that such information be sent to the paper quickly as it is received in Mobile and the paper’s circulation area.
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Grand Jury
Adard
Fte
County Board
South
Fiedx
War Department
France
Mobile
National Army to lose local significance in plan
The army plans to localize forces while keeping a unified front. General Pershing envisions six divisions with three line stages and staggered relief. Separate replacement divisions would train in the United States by specialty to supply front replacements as casualties occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Army
Pershing
Wverl
Lars
National Guard
Congress
Tinaty Tere
Orces
Reptemnber
Binet Nace
Egal Rsh
Regulara
United States
Peace Question Opens Between Russia and Ukraine
A Vienna dispatch to the Vossische Zeitung reports the opening of peace talks at Kiev between Russia and Ukraine. The Ukrainian rada is expected to meet soon to ratify peace with the central powers. The Ukrainian government, proclaimed after independence from Russia, faces Bolshevik opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameredtin Wes Steck
Kiev
Russia
Ukraine
Vienna
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
Rada
Air raid on Coblenz causes heavy damage says German reports
March air raid on Coblenz causes very heavy damage with fatalities and destruction reported by German outlets via the Exchange Telegraph correspondent in Amsterdam. Aerial explosions and strikes are described as severe by observers in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Coblenz
Exchange Telegraph
Amsterdam
St Louis Cardin Off For Training Tour
Jack Hendricks left last night for spring practice in Antonio Texas. Other players will report in that city for the first workout Saturday morning. The team will return to St Louis on April 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hendricks
Antonio
Tex
Louis
General Birmingham Assumes Command at Camp Greenleaf
Page announces commandant assignment at Chickamauga Park training camp with Greenleaf named as commandant and medical officers in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Birmingham
Greenleaf
Page
Chickamauga Park
Thrift Stamp Drive Highlights National Mail Campaign
Washington reports the post office department lists a roll of honor for thrift and war savings with top state leaders. W. H. Wilson of Lynnville Tennessee leads with sales totaling nine dollars in December as part of the drive.
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Associated Press
Washington
Post Office Department
W. H. Wilson
Lynnville
Tenn
Iron Worker Faces $10,000 Damages Claim
Plaintiff alleges an employee suffered extensive finger injuries on the job making the digits useless and seeks $10,000 damages from Iron Worker.
Citronelle Bank Opens for Business Amid Ceremony
The Citronelle bank opening drew state officials including State Superintendent B E Walker who arrived after night in Citronelle to inaugurate the new operation. The event highlighted a $10,000 capital and marked a significant local business milestone.
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Citronelle
B E. Walker
Citronele
Sones
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Scottish Rite Masons
Wisconsin
U. S
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