Bond Issue Proposed for Hieronymus Development
The Backee company seeks a 500000 bond issue to develop the Hieronymus project with a transfer and storage firm to deed property to the harbor board. Directors J C Rich R V Taylor and T J OConnor voted yes with Maurice Sheimer abstaining. The contract outlines cost plus ten percent for construction and bond guarantees, with final property price to be set after bond payments and building costs.
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J. C. Rich
R. V. Taylor
T. J. O'Connor
Maurice Sheimer
Mr. Ich
Rich
Rminal
Colny
K. Rich
Harbor Board
French Drive Forward Along La Fere Line In War Update
Paris reports indicate French forces pressing from St. Quentin to the Aisne and advancing to the Oise river north of La Fere. Germans abandon hope of holding La Fere as flood gates are opened to inundate the city.
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Prem
New York
Peril
Himdenburg
Ar Laon
Paris
St. Quentin
Aisne
Hay
Oise
la Fere
Fere
Shaeirk
5000 Women Want Men CEs If War Comes
Five thousand women members of the Long Island Federation of Women's Clubs petitioned the Merchants' Association to allow women to visit and learn daily work in shops. They seek training so women may take men's jobs if men are called to colors and the men go to war.
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Associated Prem
York
Long Island N Til
Merchants’ Association
Hi Merchants’ Association
Cerim
Surprise U.S. Sailors Arrive in Bern After Turmoil
Eight sailors and petty officers from the United States Scorpion, formerly sunk by Turkish authorities at Constantinople, arrived in Bern as part of a government inquiry. The crew traveled with their enlistments active and were en route to Barcelona after the incident.
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Associated Press
Switzerland
Paris
Berne
United States Fundo
Constantinople
Barcelo
Cummings to Lecture at St Marys After Mission
St Marys church hosts a lecture by Father Cummings following a recent mission led by Jesuits. Very Rev E J presides as crowds expect a larger audience for Sunday night program and an anticipated encore.
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Jesus St. Mary’s Church
Father Cummings
Prank Lane Pleads in Circuit Court for Knife Sting Case
Lane pleaded to a reduced charge in the circuit court after indictment by the grand jury for an attempted murder sting against John Bogue. A jury set his sentence at four months hard labor plus a $10 fine and 75 cents daily costs.
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Prank Lane
Murrer
John Bogue
Mobile's Most Pressing Need Contest Opens
Superintendent Murphy announces The News-Item contest asking readers to propose Mobile's top need. Submissions must be 100 words and arrive at the paper by April 20. The best progressive idea will guide city planning with input from business leaders.
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Murphy
Mobile
Mans Ee
Groeschner Proceedings Highlight Prohibition Case
Court records show Groeschner facing charges for violating the prohibition law after authorities found a large quantity of liquor at a residence. Andy Kelly pleaded guilty and paid fines, while Dave Wright also paid fines and awaits appeal. Deputies seized 94 half pints from a trunk at 57 North Lawrence Street. Joe Lewis, in charge of the liquor, was placed under arrest.
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Nesses
Groeschner
Soli
Andy Kelly
Dave Wright
Wright
Eee
Carter and
Bernstein
North Lawrence Street
Joe Lewis
Lewis
Fair and Colder Today Then Warmer Sunday Weather Update
The forecast calls for colder today with a high near 48 degrees and fair skies. Sunday should bring warmer conditions with northeast winds. Shipments should be protected as rivers including the Tombigbee rise to about 49 feet and the Warrior to around fifty feet, with continued gradual increases expected in Montgomery.
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Neers
Tombigbee
Demopolis
Reac
Alabama
Montgomery
Four Arrests in Mobile Over Forty-Eight Hours
An unusual record for Mobile reports only four arrests in over 48 hours for violating the prohibition law. Police said several surrender, with one person turning self in daily, and no further arrests were made during the period.
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Mobile
Weather forecast for Alabama and region
Today’s weather report from Washington dated March 24 notes fair and colder conditions in Alabama with light frost possible in northern and central portions. Sunday expected to be fair and warmer with continued calm conditions.
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Alabama
U S Drops Active Aid in Relief
The United States will replace American relief workers in Belgium with a joint neutral commission largely under Dutch supervision. Minister Brand Whitlock will resume duties in Havre as the Netherlands accepts to take over relief work and govern the commission’s office.
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Donne
Rae
Whitlock
Havre
Tem
Netherlands
Commis
Orienta
Commission’ 7
Etermiine
Hoover Says U S Relief Effort Has Only Begun
In Rotterdam Herbert C. Hoover stated that America must continue providing relief as the war and postwar tasks unfold. He stressed that the United States will remain active in supplying aid to those in need.
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Rotterdam
Herbert C. Hoover
New York
Europe
America
Withdrawal inevitable after severing relations with Germany
The text notes that the withdrawal was inevitable since diplomatic relations with Germany were severed. It states that all men were sent to leave Belgium immediately and that the commission was asked to retract its order after the original German directive was issued by a subordinate without authority.
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Germany
Belgium
Mot
Archbishop Chahadi Leads Greek Mass Attendance Soars
Archbishop Chahadi in charge of an early mass at 9 oclock drew a large crowd from Greek colonists and Protestants alike in the city. He wore ceremonial robes and the crown as dignitaries and priests from Mamematoy and other communities attended the service touching the crowd.
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Archbishop Chahadi
Germanos Chahadi
Syria
Chahadi
D. Ae ” Srieans Horole Monas
John Pappas
Mamematoy Sepiuce
Ofar
Quitecdic
Bnited
Delagne
U S Soldier Dies by Own Action on Train Near Dyas Alabama
A private from the Seventeenth U S Infantry reportedly killed himself aboard a train near Dyas in Baldwin County Alabama about dawn today. The service member was traveling with the regiment as it moved through Mobile en route north of the city.
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U. S. Infantry
Dyas
Baldwin County
Ala
Mobile
Barton Scholarship Fund Gets New 6 Member Committee
The 1917 Barton class president formed a six person committee of alumni and students Isabel Pope Myra J Cohan Irene Sullivan John T Cochran Jr Peter Maguire Rivers Rush to raise funds for the recently established Barton scholarship. Alumni may mail their checks to J McCants faculty treasurer 17 class. The scholarship goes to a student seeking a high standing college education who cannot afford it without aid.
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Barton
John T. Cochrane
Peter Maguire
Rivers Rush
Isabel Pope
Myra J. Cohan
Irene Sullivan
J. McCants
Russ Given Republic by Vote in Petrograd Dispatch
A Petrograd dispatch reports Russia moving toward a republican form of government with support from Milukoff as a leader in the new administration.
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Republic
Dechy Petrograd
Russia
Petrograd
Milukoff
Wilhelm and Hollweg Named Originators of the War
A deputy denounces Chancellor Wilhelm and Deputy Hollweg as the originators of the war in a March report. The dispatch cites harsh criticism of the president's health portrayal amid public hunger and social unrest. Socialist speakers accuse officials of neglecting public welfare and starving workers.
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Wilhelm and
Hollweg
Associated Press
Craperge
von Eth
Theate
Inert
Eatlin
Reu.Ss. x Way
Et Re
Ureda Uring
Cellor Helfferich
Afeet Kunert
Russia
Soeee Ant
Bulgarian Troops Revolt Deepens Amid Teutonic Strife
Semi official reports describe unrest among Bulgarian troops near Monastir with several casualties amid strained supply lines and suspected loyalty divisions. Teutonic forces are involved in widening tensions as reports of mutinies surface.
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Monastir
Teuton al
Marshall Horton Returns After Arrests in Chesca County
States Marshal D. Pee from Mobile seized Cleve Cobb and another man on illicit decree charges in Chesca County. Cobb was taken to Brewton. Horton reported two arrests and filed official paperwork.
Real War Cabinet Decision Shapes United States War Plans
The cabinet agreed on a far reaching program including military naval industrial and financial measures to prepare for a long war if needed. The plan aims to meet any eventuality with no half measures and anticipates a five billion dollar loan and broader mobilization as President Wilson contemplates an April 2 meeting with the nation.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
National Council of
Mse
President weighs dress to congress for national defense council
The president has given preliminary consideration to his appearance before Congress as the national defense advisory commission plans to decide further wartime measures. The council is expected to play a key role in actual warfare conduct.
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Ges
Adanes
Congress
Ae Mae Ae Oe
Council of National Defense
Arrangements for Mobile Religious Census March 27
The religious census of Mobile is scheduled for Tuesday March 27. Citizens are asked to supply information and cooperate with canvassers. All religious groups in the city will participate, with districts divided among committees for efficient coverage. The effort is led by Mr W W Disbielton as general stier ul mee Cath and Rabbi.
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Mobile
Diseach
W. W. Idscieton
Cath
Rabbi Eee
Ponstas
Father Molloy Preaches at Cathedral on Sunday
Rev. Father Molloy delivered a well known lecture at the Cathedral tomorrow noon. The sermon followed last Sunday night’s address on Private Notion of the Bible and Its influence. The Clergy expect many earnest listeners at the Immaculate Church as part of the Tribunal discussions.
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Molloy
Missing Mexican Burro and Boy Reported by Resident
Mrs J A Malone of 507 Church street asked police last night about a missing small Mexican burro and a boy. The complaint notes her sons secured vats and other items before Friday morning, with unclear details remaining in the record.
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J. A. Malone
Church Street
Four men arrested in German submarine ring unearthed
Madrid reports an Allied sanitary inquiry uncovered a German submarine network stretching along the Spanish and Portuguese coasts. At least four men were caught, with one said to be a German agent. Details remain unclear as authorities confirm the crackdown.
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Madrid
Mar
Associated Press
Peeyrardie
Sani Authoritien
Penny Ree
Irregular Rail Plan Spotted Near Madrid
A fragmented report notes an improvised method used since Ike era to run from Madrid to certain coast points avoiding regular train service. Floating depots were designated at points along the route.
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Madrid
Survivors Report in Healdton Steamer Sinking
London March 24 Aboard the American steamer Healdton Goats thirteen men were aboard with only one survivor. The lone sailor clung to a capsized raft as the boat righted itself he was later overwhelmed by cold and drifted free. Rescue crews arrived to find the man frozen at the mast and still alive though exhausted.
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London
Tamers
Reiter
Deonees
Salvation Army to Aid U S in Recruiting
The Salvation Army plans to assist the government in recruiting efforts. Local branches report no home station but an industrial department at a citadel. Nationally the army operates 128 industrial homes and over 100 hotels. those facilities may be turned over to the government for use.
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Army
Salvation Army
Stoous
Bids Sought for Police Department Uniforms
Bids for supplying police uniforms were invited by the city. Specifications call for two piece Luese single breasted elements. The opening occurred in April as announced by the mayor and police commissioner.
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Jane
Apel
Last reports from British end of the line indicate German resistance
Last reports from the British front noted strong German resistance, with continued advances by Allied forces under General Haig. The dispatch signals ongoing combat activity and progress on the Western Front as reported in the continued page three coverage.
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Haig
Samford Sworn In as Successor to Pelham Montgomery
W H Samford sworn in Montgomery as successor to Pelham Montgomery under the court of appeals. Governor Henderson and Judge Samford figure in the confidential advisement connected to the appointment.
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W. H. Samford
Pelham
Montgomery
Alc
Bagomery
Courts ‘of Appeals
Hende Self
Samford
Bean Henderson
Ship Building Bulletin Indefinitely Suspended
Indefinite suspension of the weekly ship building bulletin due to German attitudes toward Americans is announced. A communication from Commander E T Chamberlain notes the action.
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Ship Building Bulletin
Bureau of Navigation Hs
Jury unable to agree in Dr Hawkshead case
A jury failed to reach a verdict in the Dave Holloway case charging attempted robbery of Dr Fy. The judge reported a mistrial after the panel could not agree on a verdict following testimony from Dr Hawkshead.
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Agai
Hawkshead
Dave Holloway
Rury
Comands
Dr. Hawkshead
Hawrkshead
Chrones Arrested for Carrying Concealed Pistol
J A Chrones of Prichard Alabama was arrested by Sheriff McMillan on a charge of carrying a concealed pistol. Chrones was detained after a deputy heard an explosion and detained Chrones, who was described as a friend of the deputy.
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J. A. Chrones
Prichard, Alay
Detty
McMillan
Chrones
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