Hungarians Declare War On Allies and Bolsheviki Alliance
County Board to audit sheriff fees after Hagan accuses past payments. John D Slagan leads a probe to determine if $24 or more was erroneously paid for prisoner guard fees. Board unanimously approves hiring an accountant to review the books. Road maintenance costs for Stephens road discussed with per diem and system questions.
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Bolsheviki
John D. Slagan
County Board of Revenue
Sheriff's Office
Finley Meden
Oner Hagan
Reess
Ys Court
Hter
Missioner McFadggen
Stephens Road
Oak Grove
Willis Griffin
Tepe
Jon
McF
Ward
Sleeping sickness victim dies at age seven in Mobile
An obituary note reports a seven year old resident at 164 Elmira Street died of encephalitis described as sleeping sickness. Edgar A. Peterson confirms the death while a physician cites prior illness and a local doctor A Mohr observed the child sleeping prior to death.
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Hendryx
Elmira Street
Edgar A. Peterson
A. Mohr
Interest in Revival at Oakdale Church Grows
Revival at Oakdale Church draws large congregations as Rev. J J leads services. Thirty four members have joined since revival began. Daily programs feature the string band led by Mr Orr with Mrs Genevieve and Miss Clara Sraith on piano.
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J. JF
Genevieve
Clara Sraith
Orr
Pursuit in Woods for Dawson Slayer Near Jatkeon
Posses search woods and river swamps near Jatkeon Alabama for fugitives linked to the ambush killing of Travis Dawson a former Mobilian. Three men are in custody. motive not yet established and funeral held in Salitpa with Mobile relatives attending.
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Jatkeon
Ala
Travis Dawson
Jackson
Mobile
Dawson
Travis
Cowboy charged with horse theft attempts death by suicide
EE F Richie of New York home, dressed as a cowboy, was arrested in Prichard on larceny charges after attempting to kill himself with carbolic acid tablets. County officials revived him. he claimed first offense and said he was glad to be alive. Richie had moved from the East to Mobile months ago and worked for Mobile Stock Company before marrying a Prichard girl. Broadus of Prichard accuses Richie of stealing his horse.
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F. Richie
New York
Prichard
Vance Gunnison
Theodore Baunshauer
Rich
Richie
Torrie
Anison
Mobile
Mobile Stock Company
Snat
Bob Broadus
Broadus
Chase Ends in Capture of Liquor Laden Car
Sam Powe, known taxi operator, was arrested after a high speed chase near Ceceane hone and locked up on charges of violating law and possessing liquor. Deputies pursued the car to a marsh, Powe allegedly discarded objects as he fled, and a deputy was forced to stop him with a gun. A portion of whiskey and an automatic pistol were found during the search. the seized vehicle is to be sold under the Weakley hone-dry act.
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Sam Powe
Poel
Ceceane Hone
Monting
Gmornin
Oie
Walter Ng
Croen
Donne
Ing
W. H. Feanéa
Sever Onde
Wiliam Leafordy
Powe
Riff, Holcombe
Jack Gourtney
Visa
Distressed three masted schooner Ayer towed to Mobile
The three masted schooner Fred W Ayer bound from Jacksonville to Porto Rico put into Key West in distress and will be towed to Mobile to be unloaded and hauled out for repairs. Captain I T ey arranged with Mobile Towing and Wrecking to send a tugboat. the KE L Russell and two barges departed for Texas ports.
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Fred W. Ayer
Key West
Fla
Jacksonville
Porto Rico
Mobile
I. Tey
Mobile Ship Chandlery Company
Agid Mobile Towing and Wrecking Company
Ets Ayer
Nassau
M. O
Portexas
Gulf Refining Commpany
KE. L. Russell
Texas
Storekeeper Fined for Sunday Sales
Alex, keeper of St Francis and Jo ets, was fined $10 by the recorder on a Sunday sale charge. Agiro denied the charge and appealed to the circuit court. John Cassimus of Conception and Ware streets had a similar offense set over until Tuesday.
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Alex
Recorder
Agiro
Polic
James McGinnis
Circuit Court
John Cassimus
Conception
Ware Streets
Mobile billiard license reductions ordered by city
The Mobile petition of billiard and pool room operators for license relief was granted. The straight license of 50 dollars per table is reduced to 50 dollars for the first table, 40 dollars for the second, and 59 dollars for each additional table.
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Mobile
Car Stolen While Woman Attends Church
A Ford was reported stolen while the owner was at church on Government and Ann streets. Police are investigating the daytime theft and seek any information from the public.
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Ann
Eleven Alarms Fire Response Across Weekend
Fire Chief George W. Myrick reports eleven alarms answered by the department Saturday and Sunday. The blazes included several small fires and one major incident in Toulminville, causing damage at the Pome E. A. Fas property.
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Fire
Eee
George W. Myrick
E. A. Fas
Toulminville
Weather Forecast From Washington Report
The Weather section reports a forecast from Washington on March 24. Expect cloudy conditions and mid afternoon temperatures around the mid thirties.
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Washington
Concrete Shipyard Operation Planned for Next Winter
A News Item notes the Concrete Shipyard Company plans operation next winter with keel laying and production steps outlined. Details are fragmentary but indicate readiness to proceed and potential timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNTH
Alabama Rainbow unit Welcomed in Mobile Plan
War service groups meet at 4 p m in Mobile Chamber of Commerce headquarters to draft plans for welcoming the 167th regiment of the Rainbow division, composed of Alabama boys. Colonel William P Screws is to be honored as he arrives from mobilization camp likely Camp Sheridan.
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Mobile Chamber,of Commerce
167Th
Alabama
William P. Screws
Sheridan
Steamer on rocks near Miami Florida
The steamer is grounded on rocks near the government cut at Miami Florida. The Navy Department says ships have been sent from Key West to assist.
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Miami, Florida
Non York
Ieamer Shipping Board
Miami, Fla
Navy Department
Key West
Aioe
Grave concerns in Washington over Hungary Bolshevik seizure
AP dispatch reports officials in Washington and Paris uneasy about Hungary's Bolshevik seizure, war with the Entente, and possible Soviet alliance. Officials note unrest had grown due to economic and industrial problems, with measures by allied powers under consideration. In parallel, peace talks review Eastern European questions from the former Austro-Hungarian empire.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hungary
Associated Powers
State Department
Wilson
Lansing
Paris
Envoys Meet in Paris on Hungary Poland Crisis
Premier delegates convene in Paris to map a program for a supreme council session. Hungary and Poland tensions spark expected heat on government decisions. An Entente advisory notes danger in Budapest with street fighting and calls for Danube monitors from Serbian ports.
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Hung
Sis
Paris
Supreme Cou
Hungary
Poland
of Hons
Covenance
Entente
Budapest
Danube
Allies Plan Immediate Action Amid Conference Reports
Reported remarks from a Paris conference outline immediate measures by allies. Notes on rapid Polish shipments and Romanian forces, with divisions positioned at the front and concern over insufficiency facing a growing threat.
Pratt Taken to Boston for Trial on Charge
A man identified as Pay alias Hil Mase was taken to Boston for trial on a February statutory offense. Chief William of New Pratt announced the action and noted the individual faced federal charges with a fine imposed and the case proceeding in federal court.
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Hil
William of
New Pratt
American Troops in Siberia Arrive Home
A detachment of American troops, largely from the Expeditionary Force, reached their home port after a long transit from Siberia. The arrival marks the largest group to return to the United States from that theater, with the march of weary soldiers ending as they disembark and begin the long journey home.
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Amerigan
Siberia
Be Press
San
Iran
Aive
Esi Expeditionary Force
Supreme Court Announces Two Week Recess
Readers are informed the Supreme Court will pause sessions for a two week recess, with activity resuming the following Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Wilson Helps War Risk Bureau Amid Financial Strain
President Wilson allocated funds from the emergency war treasury to cover the War Risk Insurance Bureau until Congress reconvenes. Treasury estimates indicate about 3 million dollars will cover expenses through mid May, preventing delays in allotments and benefit payments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Treasury
Congress
Texans Arrive at Newport News for Demobilization
The 182nd field unit of the old Texas national guard arrived aboard the Kroonland from St Nazaire at Newport News Virginia. They will proceed to Camp Bowle for demobilization. The transport brought 2943 officers and men. A battleship followed into port with additional troops and equipment onboard.
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Associated Press
Newport News
Texas National Guard
Kroonland
St. Nazaire
Camp Bowle
Troop Movements Reported From Brest And Manchuria Arrivals
The dispatch notes Brest port arrivals with 2 814 troops including 102 officers and 2 712 enlisted, plus 1 477 troops on the Mi and 1 319 men from the same source. The Mi carried 56 officers and air units, with units from Ohio and West Virginia. Manchuria later brought 4 940 troops from Midwestern and Eastern states, including aero squadrons and several casualty companies.
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Stoops
Este
Alt 2
Mty
Bordeaux
Brest
Ohio
West Virginia
Iradita
Kentucky
North Carolina
Manchuria
Veterans returned to Halifax harbor amid long travel delays
Halifax reports 5,000 returning Canadian veterans and 1,800 Crete troops arriving by sea. Vessels Matsonia Antigone and Manchuria noted, with many homeward soldiers from Colorado Nevada New Mexico Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Troops faced delays from large troop movements and navigation backlogs in France.
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Halifax
Maren
Mpic
Crete
Toda
Nda
Gielea
France
Ecru
North Carolina
Montana
Matsonia
Antigone
Manchuria
Fateerfoom
Colorado
Neva A
Fanah
New Mexico
Neylvania
West Virginia
Officials Meet to Adopt Ball Schedule
In New Orleans officials of the Southern Association discuss the 1919 playing schedule in executive session with plans to revise rules before adoption, especially on Sunday games. Mobile clubs and representatives from Birmingham are involved, with John D. Logan and Secretary C noted as key figures.
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Associated Ed Press
New? Orleans
Southern Association
Birmingham
Howe
Mobile
Soldiers Studying in France Schools Draw 40 000 Enrollees
Paris reports 40 000 soldiers attend army schooling programs across France as classes run for both First and Third Army members. The University of Bordeaux accepts American students as more men join university courses. Classes are free for those who must stay in service.
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France
Paris
First Army
Third Army
Juniversity
Bordeaux
Atthiet
Czecho Slovak Troops Move Against Hungary
Czecho Slovak army has been sent against Hungary per an official report received in Vienna. Masaryk resigns as president of Czecho Slovaks. response from Berlin noted. Hungary declares war as Bolshevik control rises. Allied premiers to meet in Paris to discuss military actions and barrier against Bolshevism.
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Copenhagen
Hungary
Vienna
Cop
T. G. Masaryk
Czecho
Berlin
Washington
Associated Press
Vision
Paris
Suprem Council
Aiaetieg
Poland
de Wened Clemensegn
Pichom
Ng. Com
Feir
Ebert Threatens to Spurn Treaty Over Danzig Crisis
The German president warned that Germany cannot sign the peace settlement while demanding control of Danzig and the Vistula region. He reiterated Germany would not give up West Prussia and insisted on annexation terms as crucial to the postwar order.
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Ebert
Danzig
Copenha
Hepaie Bertin
Germany
Prussia
Berlin confrontation ends with crowd at residence of President
A Berlin meeting drew a crowd outside the president's residence. Afterward the group moved to the 7 ote Action area where many missions in Berlin sank, prompting American officers to mistop Britten and shout down Sik nae andt.
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Ptx
Berlin
T 7
Britten
Paris Dispatch on Soviet Leader Report to Moscow
An Associated Press item from Paris notes a foreign minister, Brockdorff, traveling to Moscow to report on the situation. The report mentions Russia Baltic government and Matin as a source, signaling ongoing diplomatic efforts and foreign policy tensions.
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Associated Press
Paris
Ben Ec von Brockdorft
Kauteky
Moscow
Ota
Leo
Bavaria to disarm forces under foreign affairs control
Zurich report indicates Bavaria will disarm its soldiers and detach from imperial troops. Berlin dispatch notes nine food ships left Hamburg under the Entente shipping agreement, while Bremen harbor ships remained in port. The Auguste Victoria and Graf Waldersee were among Hamburg departures.
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Gsog
Zurich
Bavarian One of Foreign Affairs
Bavaria
Associated Press
Berlin
Bremen
Hamburg
Entente
Auguste Victoria
Graf Waldersee
Germans Free Bolshevik Leader Amid Uprising News
A Bolshevik leader detained February 13 in connection with a cat uprising in Germany was released by the German government. Berlin dispatch notes this release as sparking a bad impression as Spartacans and Hungary's revolution unfold.
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Associated
Aes Genemies
Germany
Berlin
Spartacans
Radek
Caterpillar Pest Active in South Africa Flooded Fields
Johannesburg March 24. A plague of caterpillars is attacking fields in the region. Two armies operate toward a juncture, one advancing from the west and the other from the east, threatening crop areas and prompting local authorities to monitor the situation.
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Africa
Johannesburg
Toria
Entente and German Peace Talks Reportedly Faltering
Dated dispatches describe tense diplomatic moves as Britain France and other powers seek parity with Germany while a Berlin conference contemplates a peace approach. Reports cite Soviet and Polish divisions and Czech and Ukrainian agent activity along the eastern frontier amid strife and extremist pressure.
Budapest Calm Despite Soviets in Role
Reports from Budapest describe calm conditions despite Soviet troops in a dominant role. A proclamation from the food commissioner acknowledges the entente’s influence and confirms Budapest placed under Soviet authority with appointed commissioners. continuation noted on page five.
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Budapest
Basle
Maraham
Pest
Railway Men Reach Near Agreement With Government
London March 24. J H Thomas general secretary of the Railwaymen’s Union said most members have not ceded in principle and that negotiations were ongoing. He noted the main difference is among the unions, not the government and railwaymen, and that the government had made a final offer. Efforts continue to clarify the principles.
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Associated Press
London
J. H. Thomas
Baoan Ae
Meads
Barcelona outbreak sparks renewed outbreak fears
Paris dispatch notes uncertain reports from Barcelona about a renewed outbreak tied to recent strikes. Observers caution the information is provisional and unverified as authorities assess potential public health implications in the city.
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Paris
Barcelona
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