National Naval Base Commission to Visit Mobile
The National Commission on Naval Base and Navy Yards led by Rear Admiral J M Helmerman will visit Mobile Monday afternoon. The Mobile naval base committee chaired by J Parsons says the visit will be devoted entirely to business with no entertainment. The commission seeks rapid action on Mobile’s case, with A J Parsons and members Horace Turger, Frederick L Thompson, John T Cochran, and S Blanc pushing its arguments to the Secretary of the Navy.
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National Commission On Naval ‘Base and
Navy Yards
J. M. Helmerman
Mobile
J. Parsons
Mobile Naval Base
National Commission
Parsons
A. J. Parsons
Horace Turger
Frederick L.mpson
John T. Cochrane
8. Blanc
Sretary
Navy
Comainder of Commerce
Clemens
Mobile Weather Forecast Promises Cold Night and Fair Day
The Mobile forecast predicts tonight will be cold with temperatures around 44 degrees and northern winds. Wednesday should bring fair skies with a slight warmup as a high barometer area moves over Tex and surrounding regions.
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Mobile
Tom
Ashen
Empire Builders Add Members at Club Meeting
At a Tuesday Empire Builders meeting at the Cawthon Hotel presiding officer Me J Lloyd Abbott was chosen to lead. The event drew several members including RF Bay and William Unzinger. New members were added to the roster during the session.
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J. Lloyd Abbott
Empire Build
Cawthon Hotel
RF. Bay
William Unzinger
Apollo Atkes Daphne's Run
Apollo plans a regular run this Friday as the event proceeds with Daphne's Run readings. details are sparse and not fully clear for place or organizer.
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Pee Apollo Atkes
Daphne
Consensus of Public Views Will Be Found in Mobile
A historical column urges Mobile residents to express their views on the city’s greatest need. Julius Tutwiler Wright explains the contest seeks a consensus of opinion to guide progress and inform civic effort.
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Mobil
Mobile
Fae
Mr. Wright
Julius Tutwiler Wright
John T. Martin Pleads Guilty to Murder Charge
John T. Martin of Montgomery Alabama pleaded guilty in circuit court before Judge C A Gray to assault to murder in a case tied to an attack on Fred Fincher of Spring Hill. Fincher identified Martin's harness horse and Martin fired at him twice. a bullet nearly blinded Fincher. Martin is also linked to grand larceny with Robert B Laws. both cases were nolle pressed and Laws may be rearrested. Sheriff Holcombe says both are wanted for grand larceny and Martin will be sentenced later this term. George Warner pleaded guilty to grand larceny and got fifteen months. Thad Bray had a related eight year term pending.
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John T. Martin
Montgomery
Ala
C. A. Grayson
Syber
Martin
Fred Fincher
Spring Hill
Fincher
Robert B. Laws
Laws
Nolle
W. H. Holcombe
Holcombe
Waller
George Warner
Thomas Wilfone
Thad Bray
Laee
C. J. Adams Seretchbea
Coder
Leigh
Two Killed in Cleveland Shooting Clash
Two men were killed and a third wounded in a gun battle at a Cleveland street corner near East 20th Street. Police suspect a gambling quarrel sparked the fight as eight or nine men fired about twenty shots. One victim is believed to be J. Guccitte. details on the second victim were not confirmed.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Ee Ae Saeee
East 20Th Street
Wiese
Ile’ J. Gucitte
Weather Notice March 27 Forecaster Outlook
Patchy overnight chance of frost with a warmer day ahead. Forecaster notes include interior cooler spells and a brief warming trend, with unsettled conditions possible.
Religious Census Taken In City By Alabama Sunday School Group
A religious census was conducted across the city by members of the Alabama Sunday Oak Association led by Leon C. Palmer of Montgomery. Volunteers canvassed homes 9 to 12, reporting generally successful information gathering and planning a mass meeting at Harte es jum, 7:30 p.m., to outline a follow up to boost church and Sunday school attendance.
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Memnee
Leon C., Palmer
Montgomery
Alabama Sunday Oak Association
Palmer
Oop
Mobile
Alb
Napee Drsegents
Visitation
Potatoes Price Forecast With Home Grown Stock Rising
Mr. Evan B. Davis, manager of the Gulf Prod, predicts a drop in potato prices as home grown stock enters the market. He believes the high price level will ease in a comparatively short time due to increased supply.
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Evan B. Davis
Gulf
Fea
Cloth Uppers on Shoes Stir Debates for Next Season
The executive committee of the National Retail Shoe Dealers Association plans cloth uppers as a leather substitute for next season. The move aims to cut costs amid rising material prices. The association notes consumer demand and fashion trends as drivers of the shift.
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The
Rage
New York
National
King Alere Flies O War Fronts
King Alere, escorted by Captain Jacquet and a mission officer, flew over Metropol at 3 000 to 6 000 feet with a squadron preceding. He observed terrain and took photos while anti aircraft fire marked the air scene. The king then conferred with the general staff after the flight.
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Associated London
Tay Metropol
Metgian
Jacquet
Storm devastates Petrey Alabama and surrounding areas
A severe storm destroyed most homes in Petrey Crenshaw county with 250 residents. Shady Grove and Ansley in Pike county also reported damaged houses and fatalities. The Atlantic Coast Line depot three churches and the school were blown away. Relief crews from La Pine and Luverne arrived to aid the injured and displaced.
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Petrey
Ala
Crenshaw County
Montgomery
Shady Grove
Ansley
Pike County
J. M. Gg
Providence
Grove
Pike Unty
la Pine
Luverne
World commerce hits 46 billion in 1916 according to National City Bank
The National City Bank report shows global commerce reached about 46 billion dollars in 1916, led by the United States at 7.732 billion and Great Britain at 7.03 billion. War years skewed data as wartime imports were omitted from official totals.
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New York
National City Bank
United States
Great Britain
France
Canada
Japan
Allies Cut German Rail Lines Near St Quentin in Major Offensive
Allied forces report cutting two of four main rail lines feeding St Quentin with a third within range of French guns as fighting rages along an eighty mile front. German retreats at La Fere and forts fall to French control while battles continue toward Tentons, Bloody Attemape and Laon as forested barriers challenge progress. Continued details expected on page three.
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New York
St. Quentin
Hindenburg
Associated Press
la Fere
Pisiona
Basigny-Benay
Nivelle
Aes
la Pere
Coucy
Gobala
Laon
Pankhurst presses for immediate women's vote in London
In a March 27 letter to Premier Lloyd George, Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst demands the instant grant of woman suffrage. She cites his March 7 Commons speech offering self government to Ireland and asserts women should receive parliamentary voting rights during the war.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
Emmelime Pankhurst
Ireland
Holland Denies Armed Ships Entry by 1914 Royal Decree
The Nieuwe Courant reports Holland refuses armed merchant ships at Dutch ports not on the 1914 neutrality proclamation but on a July 20 1914 royal decree. Any warship entering Dutch waters must depart, with Princess Melita case cited as evidence of enforcement and German press criticism.
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Associated Press
Hague
London
Mar
Nieuwe Courant
Holland
Courant
Melita
Wilsons Mind on Policy Toward Germany Outlined
The article notes Senator Hitchcock outlining three possible congressional paths in response to the German situation. First, endorse the president’s steps with a resolution. Second, place the United States in further preparedness. Third, adopt a resolution declaring a state of war with Germany and a formal declaration of war.
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United States
Germany
West Seeks Declaration War Precedent for Mexico Action
Amid cabinet talks Hitchcock notes sentiment for a declaration that a state of war exists. Others urge war declaration as best step. Advisors study precedents, aiming to mirror the 1846 Mexico action resolution.
President to present message to Congress after convening
Senator Hitchcock said he visited the White House on his own initiative. The president plans to be ready to address Congress at the earliest possible time after its session begins.
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Congress
Hitchcock
White House
Free Military Training Academy Planned in Tennessee
National guard officers announced a free military training academy to open Wednesday night at the Armory in Chattanooga. Young men will receive elementary drill instruction without obligation to enlist, with further instruction at Fort Oglethorpe in May under War Department supervision. Local business leaders planned a meeting for today to discuss infantry company service.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
National Guard
Fort Oglethorpe
War Department
Eee
Demobilization and protection aims amid regimental calls
The text outlines demobilization goals and defense roles for regiments, emphasizing protection purposes and calls to service for other ace regiments. It reflects military reorganization language and pursuit of orderly troop transitions.
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Washington
Pretty girls medals on our one
The report is garbled but mentions a parade or muster of the E Brigade with Vandiver and monetary elements. details are unreadable.
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Pretty. R.girls
Fairhope Teams With Campaign To Clean Town Council
In Fairhope a cleanup campaign linked to Governor Henderson aims to reshuffle the town council. Mayor M A Bowen issued a proclamation supporting the effort to purge the council and move toward an elected replacement, page one.
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Fairhope
Henderson
M. A. Bowen
I Council
Heroin Case Against John Williams Draws Continuance
A federal proceeding involving John Williams on heroin charges led to a seven day postponement after a morning arrest. Williams appeared before Federal Judge Austill with his attorney and a request from authorities seeking a grand jury action and potential trial. A powder suspected to be heroin surfaced during the hearing, and officials moved to pursue the case with the son as a key witness.
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John Wild
Wero
Jere
Williams
Alice
Raibee Dray
Sandy Perry
Murray
Hal Perry
Golsa
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