Henry Ford Visits Mobile on Southern Tour
Detroit magnate Henry Ford and his party spent several hours in Mobile touring sites with local businessmen. Ford toured Lindsey mill and a Gulf Atlantic coast liner’s waterfront remains to Detroit, estimating no railroad strike before departure.
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Wilmington
Del
RIGERNIANS IN WHEAT PARADE HONOR OT PATRIOTISM
Mobile honors St Patrick’s Day with a patriotic parade and a solemn high mass at St Patrick’s church. The event featured flags of Ireland and the U S, Hibernians and Catholic groups in autos, parochial school children, and city officials joining the festivities. The Catholic choirs and Knights of Columbus club provided music as the church was decorated and illuminated. Continued on Page Five.
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Moscow royal succession confusion stirs world
Conflicting reports from Petrograd and London outline Nicholas II abdication and Grand Duke Michael’s tentative pledge. Some say Michael accepts with plebiscite consent, others hint at a regency or central authority as Russia seeks a new government and fundamental laws.
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Russia
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Nicholas
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Petrograd
Michael Alexandrovitch
Abdication Ends Romanoff Rule in Russia Revolution
Petrograd reports the abdication of Nicholas II and the downfall of the Romanoff dynasty ending four centuries of empire. Crowds topple imperial insignia as the revolution consolidates power with the Duma executive committee and cabinet led by Prince Lvov.
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Wilson Asks Rail Question be Re-opened
Washington March 1 The president appeals to representatives of both rail sides to reopen the rail road controversy seeking immediate accommodation or settlement. He urges a conference with operatives and urging action to render choices inconceivable.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Council National Seas
Railroad strike postponed for 48 hours in New York
Secretary Lane of the federal mediation committees announced at 3 45 that a 48 hour postponement was agreed. Negotiations to resume at 10 AM tomorrow. The 48 hour delay extends from 7 PM EST. Lane said there is hope and the situation appears encouraging ahead of the next statement.
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D. Daniel Willard
Japanese Officer To Advise Chinese President in Beijing
Tokio dispatch says Lieutenant Nobusumi Aoki will travel to Peking to assume duty as chief adviser to President Li Yuan. The move signals closer Japan China ties and aims to ease administrative questions and foster mutual understanding between the two governments.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Nobusumi Aoki
Peking
Li Yuaning
Japan
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London clubs ban meat for Fridays in Lent
London clubs report most Yeading clubs have chosen not to serve meat on Fridays for convenience. Friday has been selected as the abstinence day in line with Roman Catholic practice.
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Associated Press
London
Railroad men pledged not to strike across multiple lines
Report says Louisville and Nashville claims eighty percent of its employees signed to stay at work by six on Saturday. Mobile and Ohio allegedly has seventy percent loyal. Officials from L&N and M&O declined to discuss, while Brotherhood representatives deny any signed pledges.
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Mobile
Ohio
T. B. Turner
New Orleans and Montgomery
Louisville
Nashville
R. V. Taylor
Mobile and Ohio
Frost predicts colder for Mobile tonight and Sunday
The Weather Bureau forecasts frost tonight with temperatures around 40 degrees for Mobile and surrounding areas. Expect a fair but colder Sunday as a low barometer system moves east of the Mississippi, bringing precipitation and high winds, while a high pressure area spans from the Rockies to the Gulf.
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Upper Lake Region
United States
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Gulf States
Liquor Seizure At 113 South Water Street
Sheriff's report states in the afternoon officers found 1 pint whiskey and 45 half pints of gin in a building at 113 South Water Street. Frank alias Top etc. and John J. Simu were arrested there on charges of violating the law.
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Topae Yee
John J
Simu
Nog
Levine
Cooma
Weather forecast for Washington open with frost and colder notes
Washington forecast for Sunday calls for fair skies with cold conditions and frost tonight. Strong interior winds expected as high pressure moves in.
Gulf Coast Fair Association Seeks Charter Amendment
The Gulf Coast Fair Association moves to amend its charter to allow calling special stockholders meetings. A meeting is planned at the Cawthon hotel on April 18 with notices sent to stockholders. The draft by law requires director action and signatures if a majority vote aligns with notice.
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Gulf Coast Fair Association
Cawthon Hotel
Adent
Mims Arrested on Charge of Stealing Cow
A man named Mims already jailed for killing a cow and stealing its hide from Francis Tipp near Deer Park faces a second larceny charge. A resident on Thomas Street identified a hide believed to belong to Mims from a cow owned by Simmons.
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Francis Tipp
Phil Liz
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Outfielder Mike Burke Arrives for Gullss Spring Camp
Outfielder Mike Burke of the Mobile team arrived in Mobile today as the first Gull to report for the season. Burke is in good condition and aims to win one of the three available outfield jobs.
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Mike Burke
GULLS
Mobile
Burke
Lessee of Star Theatre Fined by Court
J B Wooten, lessee of the Star Theatre, was fined $550 or 165 days for operating without a license. He plans appeals to the circuit court under $250 bond. The docket shows Floyd Arnold $250 bond, Dave Watts ten days, and Moline Dortch and Mabel Johnson discharged.
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J. B. Wooten
Star Theater
Lamn
Wooten
Floyd Arnold
Dave Watts
Moline Dortch
Mabel Johnson
Peabody Gift For Carnegie Library At George Peabody College
Nashville Tenn March 11 A gift of fee by the Carnegie corporation of New York for a library building at George Peabody College for teachers is announced today. The trustees provide an annual maintenance of 10 59. The college's library of 50 000 volumes was accumulated by its predecessors.
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Nashville
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Carnegie Corporation of New York
George Peseedy College
Cottage Hill Oil Company and Industrial Savings Incorporations
Two concerns filed certificates to do business in the city. Cottage Hill Oil Company has capital stock of 127000 dollars and Industrial Savings Company 2000 dollars. Incorporators include George Winship J Kerr Joseph Winship P R Smoak of Atlanta with land in section 31 township 4 south range 2 west eighty acres. The savings company acts as general loan.
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Savings Company
General
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J. Kerr
Joseph Winship
P. R. Smoak
Atlanta
Case Against Andy Kelly Ends in Mistrial
The jury failed to reach a verdict in the circuit court yesterday on Andy Kelly charged with violating the prohibition law. The mistrial was declared after the jurors could not agree on a verdict.
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Andy Kelly
Nine Prisoners Taken to Atlanta by Federal Agent
Nine convicts from the current federal term were moved to the Atlanta federal prison by U S Marshal C C Gewin and Deputy Edward Tunstall Jr. The list includes Leo Williams forgery of a government payee endorsement one year. Vv Schneid violating the narcotics act fifteen months. Y B Cornelius taking government property one year. Jackson violating the narcotics act fifteen months. Herbert Taylor robbing an office two years. Heath Reed robbing post office mail fifteen months. Peter McDowell robbing a bank eleven years. Legeett forgery of money order one year.
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Atlanta
United States
Marshall C.C. Gewin
Edward Tunstall, Jr
Leo Williams
Aoe
Schneid
Y. B. Cornelius
Jackson
Herbert Taylor
St. Himo
Heath Reed
Post Office
Peter McDowell
Legeett
Moody's Frame Cottage Destroyed by Fire
A frame cottage owned by Charlie Moody on Snalenn Avenue and Springhill Avenue was totally destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The house was insured and part of the contents were lost. Sparks threatened nearby homes but were extinguished.
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Y Charlies Moody
Snalenn Avenue
Springhill Avenue
Zeppelin brought down near Compiegne with crew dead
A Zeppelin was shot down this morning over Compiegne at about 3,500 meters. It fell after being struck by anti air craft fire, breaking in two. Bombs were jettisoned and mostly failed to explode. several crew members jumped and were crushed, others burned.
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Conmpiesne
Mobile Oil Co to Begin Drilling at Cottage Hill
Mobile Oil Company has contracted with J. M. Eastman to drill an oil well on the firm's Cottage Hill property. The deal followed a Texas field tour by A. O. Self, the local manager, and was finalized with H. A. Etheridge of Atlanta, company president, in a recent visit.
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Cottage Hill
A. O. Self
Texas
H. A. Etheridge
Atlanta
Nationalists' Position May Force Public Plea
In the House of Commons Andrew Bonar Law says the Nationalists' stance could compel an appeal to the country as they hinder the government from pursuing the war. London March 17 reports a debate on the Irish situation and the Nationalists' willingness to permit government progress.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
Unexpected Railroad Strike Shakes Chicago Ties
Reported disruption in Chicago sparks nationwide concern as transit and rail operations face a sudden stoppage. Officials warn of delays, while unions and management bargain amid uncertainty. Citizens brace for possible shortages and timetable disruptions.
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