City moves to curb nuisances with new abatement ordinance
City commission considers an ordinance to empower abatement of nuisances including bees and unsafe properties owned by non residents. The measure aims to address fire and property risks with a weekly meeting next to finalize authority. Officials discussed land purchase near Spring Hill for ed purposes at 13 050 paid to William Schlager.
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Mobile
Charles A. Mohr
J. Hughes
P. J. Lyons
C. A. Mohr
Pillans
Lyons
Spring Hill
William Schlager
First Day Results From New Member Renewals
The report covers the first day results from new member renewals at the Mobile Chamber of Commerce 178 event. Major names are listed among the attendees and notable participants. The update notes there will be further hearings and additional names to come.
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Comerce
Robert Dannenberg Becomes U.S. Citizen
Robert Dannenberg filed his naturalization papers in the Sedgwick district court. The proceedings occurred in the afternoon as he pursued U S citizenship.
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Robert Dannenberg
U.S
Sed Eest
United
Odessa
Russia
Navy to Use Women for Shore Duty
Secretary Daniels ordered naval commandants and recruiting offices to prepare to enlist women in the actual naval service for shore duty in emergencies. Women may serve as stenographers clerks typists or radio teletype operators in shore roles with camps run by the Navy League recognized. This move aims to relieve regular men for fleet and sea duty during emergencies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
Judge Advocate General
Navy League
Navy
Department
German Interned Sailors Escape in Dash at Huadmoeria
Several German Kronprinz Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel crews escaped during a dash from internment at Huadmoeria on March 20. Four sailors were believed to have been aided by accomplices in the flight.
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Huadmoeria
Kronprinz
Helm
Prinz . Hitel
Dash Fort
Eight German Sailors in Attempted Escape at Philadelphia Navy Yard
The Kronprinz Wilhelm and Eitel Friederich crews attempted to escape with aid from German officers. Lieutenant Chorth led the effort with nine men, four caught, and eight retaken amid a police and civilian pursuit. One prisoner and a man were believed drowned during the incident.
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Mateo Schroeder
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Chorth
Kronprinzg Wilhelm
Ping Eitel Friederich
Two Teutons Caught With Pockets Full of American Money
Two of the four men seized while trying to depart their ship wore civilian clothes and carried substantial sums of money. The report ties this detail to the larger coup, noting it may be significant.
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Teutons
Baron
Congressman Lee III Stricken With Pneumonia at Home
Washington reports Representative Condon of Georgia is seriously ill at his home and threatened by pneumonia. The illness endangers his health as Congress weighs his absence.
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Lee III
Lee Washington
Condon "Kee
Georgia
Weather Forecast for Washington Tonight and Wednesday
Patchy cloud cover expected in Washington tonight with a chance of light rain. Warmer conditions tomorrow with continued cloudy skies and a threat of local showers.
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Washington, M
Mobile troops to arrive Thursday noon in Mobile
The first section of returning Mobile troops is expected to reach Mobile by Thursday noon per Captain Elmo L. Davison. The unit was in El Paso last night and travels through Texas. A reception plan aims to honor every Mobile service member with medals after Montgomery.
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Mobile
Elmo L. Davion
el Paso
Tex
Lone Star State
Texas
Fimo
Davison
Ala
Vester Thompson
Tereany aBadoes
Minndee
Pillans
Ciebmean
Montgomery
Orleans Navy Yard Ordered to Build 4 Submarine Chasers
Washington march 20 an official order directs the Orleans Navy Yard to construct four submarine chasers. Earlier reports note the Navy intends to build additional vessels, with the plan appearing in a government notice issued yesterday.
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Orleans Navy Yard
Associated Press
Washington
New York
All Memphis Crew Safe After Patch Delivery
Report states the Memphis crew is safe with the captain and seven others landed. the vessel’s patch was received by the Steam Ship Company, indicating no lives lost in the incident.
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Memphis
Associated Press
Hare Fr Steamship Company
Alba Fishing and Hunting Club to Elect Tonight
Alba fishing and hunting club prepares for its annual election this evening with members expected to gather at the club premises to cast ballots and determine leadership for the coming year.
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Alba Fishing and Hunting Club
Berlin considers child endowment premiums in new bill
Berlin debates a legislative plan to issue cash premiums for births. The proposed system sets a $12.50 payment for the first child and $2.59 for each additional child, aimed at supporting families.
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Schenberg
Near
Berlin
Associated Press
Blockade of Greece Lifted Wheat Cargo Reaches Piraeus
London report says Entente ministers resume in Athens as cargo discharged destined for Piraeus begins to move. Greece had pressed for food relief amid the blockade while Allies demand army transfer to southern Greece and disbanding of reservists to prevent Greek rear attacks on Macedonia.
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Greece
Associated Press
London
Athens
Reuter
Piraeus
Entente
Macedonia
Injunction Sought Against Host Woman Corinne Holt
Chief of Police G M Van Liew said he will ask State Solicitor N R Clarke to enforce an injunction against Mrs Corinne A Holt. Holt was implicated in a raid yielding 40 bottles of whiskey and faces state prohibition charges after a jury fined her in a related case. Officers reported liquor found at 217 South Cedar and multiple arrests tied to recent indictments.
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G. M. van Liew
N.R. Clarke
Circuit — Court
Corinne A. Holt
State Supreme Court
G van Liew
N. R. Clarke
Holt
Circuit Court
Iir
Joseph Groeschner
South
Cedar Street
St. Clair
W. B. B. Smith
8. H. Peck
N. Kogkund
G. WN. Newell
Uncle Sam Sues to Recover on Bond of Defaulting Referee
The United States sues to recover 2000 dollars on the bond of a defaulting referee in Selma. The former official allegedly embezzled over 10 600 dollars while in office and was later convicted and sentenced in federal court in Georgia. The funds allegedly went to creditors of bankrupt individuals and firms.
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Uncle Sam
Ell
Wagon Collides With Auto. Wagon Wrecked In Street Report
A fragmented report from Pic O The Head Street indicates a wagon collided with an automobile driving down Onduy and Devin. The wagon was wrecked and no further injuries or details are provided.
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Pic
Detroit
Ein
Onduy
Devin
Burt
Slayer of Huntsvills Gains Liberty
Birmingham warden overpowers motorcar. car awaits prisoners as liberty granted after escape attempt.
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Huntsvills
Offer of $1000 for laws at caf in jail case
A garbled report notes a $1000 offer tied to a train robbery case involving Overton and a jail confinement. The text mentions Sheriff Wi Yr and a strict watch on Overton after the matter began, with references to Montgomery and Alay Martin.
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Overton
CAF
Montgomery
Alay Martin
Montgos
Ferson County
Overton car halted near Odenville reported by officials
Jefferson county jail guards halted an Overton car near Odenville Alabama between here and Gaulden early today. Fugitives believed heavily armed and officials fear a clash between prisoners and possemen is possible.
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Overton
Odenville
Jefferson County
Ala
Gausden
Former Madison County court clerk escapes from jail
David D. Overton, once Madison county court clerk on death row for murdering Probate Judge William T. Lawler in Huntsville in 1916, and six other inmates, including two on death, overpowered jail warden Linn Lavender at the Jefferson county jail in Birmingham and escaped in a car at dawn.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
David D. Overton
Madison County
William T. Lawler
Huntsville
Linn Lavender
Jefferson County
Escape Made at ry A. M. by Men in Motor Car
Escape occurred at 7 55 with alarm raised about ten minutes later. Deputies in a motor pursued the vehicle out of Birmingham. (Continued On Page Seven.)
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Ry A. M
le Road
Birmingham
Henry D Green Murder Trial Set For March 29
The defense asks the court to push the ongoing murder trial of Henry D Green to March 29. In related actions, Henry Ison pleads guilty to four counts of second degree forgery with other charges nolle pressed, and Edward Munn admits guilt to a safe robbery at a church.
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Pete
O D. Green
Siliinae Teira
Churen
Guil
Seas
Negro Charged With Selling Heroin Held on Bond
Sam Wilson was arrested by Detectives Lacey and Murphy for selling heroin without a government certificate and is held on $250 bond to await federal action today.
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Sam Wilson
Jere Austin
Wilson
Lacey and
Murrphy
Police Department
Students Enlist At Cambridge Amid War Service Losses
Cambridge University records show 13,200 graduates in active service with 3,600 in casualty lists as killed wounded or missing. About 2,100 have won various honors.
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Cambridge
Rch
Cambridge University
Veterans green land drive gains acres in march report
A March report notes land acres secured for use by private groups and military supports. The Associated Press coverage highlights progress in mobilizing sites and resources for defense needs.
British and French Troops Advance Toward Cambrai and St Quentin
Wartime dispatches report General Nivelle's forces pushing near St Quentin as British units close on Cambrai. The Lille La Fere line, famed since Roman times, lies within reach, with undiscussed German resistance and cautious official limits on progress.
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Merons
Lille
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Laon
la Pere
Nivelle
Lille-La Fere
London
Farm Loan Association Meeting Scheduled for Thursday
The National Farm Loan Association will be held in the assembly room of the hotel on Thursday at 10 o'clock. It was announced that the charter and loan blanks are expected at an early date.
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Hile National Farm Loan Association
Hon
Vice President Arrives in Montgomery to Speak
Vice President Marshall arrives in Montgomery at eleven to deliver an address. He is hosted by a committee including Governor Henderson and attends a reception at Woodley later this afternoon. The party is in the city for an official visit with local officials and residents as Montgomery hosts the event.
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Montgomery
Cabinet delays final US Navy planning amid Congress timing
Washington reports say the cabinet discussed that the president had not yet decided on any specific naval move for possible action. Officials note Germany's disregard of American rights may push Congress toward an extra session, but no firm date is set. Military mobilization and defense planning loom as key issues.
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Wilson
Washington
Rata Apoe
Congress
United States
Germany
Universal
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Henry D. Green
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