Mobile Launches Clean Up and Paint Up Campaign
The City of Mobile partners with industry and business leaders to sponsor a city wide clean up and paint up effort. The Home Economics Club mails letters urging owners and occupants to participate, with civic leaders promoting the effort as a historic cleanup drive.
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Mobile
Indusstrial Planta
Home Economics Club of
Economics Club
Cytasenygs Cg Tlgee Economics Club of
W. W. McGuire
Civic Committee
Ecoca Chub
Sta
Mobile Men Protest Alabama Not to Prepare Military
Telegram signed by H C Hollis PH Cannady Mansfield Wright R D Harrison protests against Alabama not being on a military footing. Message sent to Bascomb Little, chairman of national defense, urging stronger military training due to perceived border threats and national defense priorities.
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H. C. Holliser
PH. Cannady
Mansfield Wright
R. D
Harrison
Alabama
Bascomb Little
Little
National Defense of the
Mobile shipyards offer to build submarine chasers
Local builders in Mobile signal willingness to construct 110-foot submarine chasers under government plans if navy funds the project. They state yards can handle the small-boat contracts and confirm financial capability to bear construction costs. Officials from H. M. Company and ship brokers note readiness to bid on forty boats.
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H. M. Company
Forth Shipbuilding Conoffices
Judge Grayson Praises Mobile Contests Value
Judge Claude A Grayson discusses The News Items contest as a good thing. He argues two reasons to support it: it reveals missing points for prompt correction and shows Mobile is not as badly off as feared compared with other cities.
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Grayson
Claude A. Grayson ' Ee
Mobile
Ess
Insurance firms eyeing Baton Rouge banker scan Seattle photos
Reports from New Orleans say insurers holding policies on William McCausland have pictures of him in Seattle including dancing lessons at the Hotel Davenport. The companies verified he was on the Pacific coast but will not discuss the matter. They fear future claims and await a formal demand before releasing details.
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William. McCausland
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Maz
Seattle
McCausland
Davenport
Sue
Pacific Coast
Eleven Allied planes shot down says Berlin
Berlin reports eleven Allied planes downed in yesterday’s fighting on the western front. A German squadron attacked Dunkirk with fires observed while the region below St. Quentin saw severe combat and heavy French losses in Sunday action.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Mar
Sayville
Dunkirk
St. Quentin
Austria Displeased by War Loan Subscriptions
Departing Vienna travelers say the Austrian government reacted coldly to a Vienna loan over one billion crowns pledged instead of the 250 million requested. The surplus did not surface at the time of the last war loan and caused surprise in the capital.
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Associated Prese
Berne
Paris
Vienna
Gramercy Neighborhood Plans 100000 Planting Campaign
The Gramercy Neighborhood Association sent a telegram to President Wilson requesting 100000 women and children to plant and cultivate every vacant lot and backyard within its precincts, aiming to revitalize the area and promote productive work. The message underscores community effort during March in New York.
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New York
Gramercy Neighborhood Association
Wilson
Associa
Weather forecast for Alabama region today
The bulletin from Assoristed Prem reports warmer daytime temperatures and fair conditions for Alabama with clear nights forecast. Light to moderate winds accompany the pleasant weather outlook for today March 28.
Reduction in Free Time Opposed by Mobile Group
Representatives from Mobile Chamber of Commerce met in New Orleans to oppose a proposed five day free time at Gulf ports for coal lumber and other coastwise and export freight. They argued the change would harm exporters and shippers amid a car shortage across the South and planned to present claims at an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in New Orleans on April 30.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
New Orleans
Gulf Ports
Com
Fie Department
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Pensacola
Birmingham
Cobb
R. G. Cobb
Mobile
James L. Davidson
Alabama Contretarion
Birmin
Jersen
Terem Ony
Cygilots Gulf Ports
J. Cobb
Fair and Warmer Weather Forecast for Mobile and Rivers
Forecaster predicts fair warmer conditions for Mobile tonight and Thursday with gentle to moderate winds. Shippers should protect shipments 24 to 36 hours ahead as temperatures drop to near 32. Black Warrior River is projected to fall while Tombigbee rises over the next two days. Alabama River crests around Montgomery at 40 to 41 feet and Selma near 44 feet by Friday night.
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Mobile
Fr Ashenberger
Black Warrior
Montgomery
Selma
Ashenberger
Temperance Adherents Not To Embarrass
Washington March 28 The National Temperance Council opened a two day conference to unite its groups for next year's campaigns Daniel A Poling president issued a statement saying temperance forces will not embarrass the nation in crisis and nothing should be passed unless an emergency measure is warranted
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Washington
National Temperance Council
Daniel A. Poling
U S Revenue Problems Before Board of Tariff
The new tariff commission met informally in Washington as it forms its organization. Dr. F. W will chair the board and E R Costigan of Denver is the remaining member awaiting swearing in.
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U. S
Board OF Tariff
Associated Press
Washington
New Tariff Commission
F. W
E.&. Costigan
Denver
Tuberculosis Expert Visits City
A tuberculosis specialist from the Public Health and Prevention department is in the city to discuss disease control. He will remain in the area to meet local officials and assess regional needs.
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Wyoteenett
Hopkins
Webb Promoted to Trainmaster of Southern Railway
Walter P. Webb, longtime Southern Railway agent in Mobile, is promoted to trainmaster of the Mobile and Birmingham division with headquarters at Selma, effective April 1. He has served fourteen years with the company and previously worked as agent at Pine Hill Thomasville and Selma. Mr. A. T. Donnell becomes agent in Mobile.
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Walter P. Webb
Southern Railway
Mobile
Mobile and Birmingham
Selma
Webb
Pine Hill
Thomasville
Southern
A. T. Donnell
Mr. Webb
Mrs. Webb
Four More National Guard Units Called Back to Federal Service
Washington March 28. The War Department issued orders calling all National Guard units to return to federal service. Units affected include First West Virginia Second New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey regiments. About six regiments are in the demobilized group recalled.
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West Virginia
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
Washington
Guara
Federal “Service
War Department
National Guard
Trops
Department
Ambulance unit mustered again after service
A Alabama National Guard ambulance company was mustered yesterday and is being mustered again today following an official order. Continuation noted on page five.
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Montcomery Als
Alabama National Geared
Martin Denied Rehearing In Liquor Crusade Case
The Alabama Supreme Court denied rehearings in the cases brought by Attorney General Martin and James Daly. The court held that approving expense and salary accounts is a discretionary duty of Governor Henderson, not ministerial.
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Martin
Montgomery
Ala
Henderson
Supreme Court
James Daly
Birmingham
Daly
P. M. Daniel
Russell County
Entire One Ring Circus Stolen by Cuban Rebels
New York dispatch reports Cuban revolutionists stole an entire one ring circus except tents and sawdust. Edward and Lottie McGinley, show members arriving from Cuba, said rebels looted garments and animals including Cleopatra the elephant and captured a 23 year old man and Hattie the elephant. The circus had been in a town about twenty miles from Havana.
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New York
Edward
Lottie McGinley
Cuba
Arde
Commanidee
Dheer
Cleopatra
Mion
Hattie
Havana
Aged Senator Dies After Flight Grief Trigger
An elderly senator succumbs after a distressing flight episode driven by grief over his home and sugar plant estate destruction. The incident follows reports of damage and personal loss, with officials noting the emotional strain on the traveler.
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Ravaseé
National Ads Board Formed for U S War Effort
A national advertising advisory board was created in the War and Navy departments to coordinate government ads. Director Gifford of the National Defense Council will refine details. The group, led by publishers and the Association of National Advertisers, seeks the best media to recruit sailors and workers for emergency needs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mar
War and Navy Departments
Gifford
National Defense Council
Five Advertising Leaders to Advise on Government Ads
The advisory board will include five ad agents representatives of the National Advertisers Association and a media representative. It will advise the government on advertising form and its decisions will be final. The members are experienced in advertising but have no direct involvement in space or supplies.
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Mens
National Advertisers’ Association
National Defense Council
American Vessel Arrives in English Port After U Zone Crossing
The Manchuria, an American line freight steamship, reached a British port after crossing the Atlantic. P A Franklin of the International Mercantile Marine reported the safe arrival to New York. The ship carried 169 crew, including 90 American citizens, with no passengers aboard.
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Associated Press
York
American Line
Manchuria
Atlantic
P. A. Franklin
International Mercantile Marine
St. Louis
England
Germany
Navy Department
Wash
Vesce Corre
Arime White Star Line
United States
Commission to Probe Germanic Depredations in Evacuated Areas
Paris report says General Neville at Rene Besnard's request appointed an office commission to report the devastation caused by the Germans in evacuated portions. The commission is instructed to study the damage and report findings for action.
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Associated Press
Paris
Neville
Rene Besnard
Office
White Star Cretic Reaches European Port
The White Star liner Cretic arrived at a European port today after a transatlantic voyage from an Atlantic port. Details of the port and voyage were reported by Associated Press.
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Associated Press
White Star
Cretic
Associated Prem
Washington
Atlantic
British Seizure of Dutch Ships Reported
A report says Britain confiscated Dutch ships, with about forty Dutch vessels in British ports and a fleet of fifteen grain-carrying ships heading to the United States from a Holland port. The Dutch government has refused certain demands, and the grain trade seems affected.
Jury Keeps Case Open in Corinne Holt Prohibition Appeal
The jury in Mrs. Corinne Holt's prohibition appeal did not reach a verdict as Judge Grayson hears related contempt and oath cases. A continuance was ordered to await Judge Berney’s actions on updated proceedings while another case against Ben Goldberger was also continued until March 29 due to a missing state witness.
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Corinne Holt
Recorder’s Court
Bob
Berney
Proasebice
Grayson
Groeschner
B. M. Miller
Ben Goldberger
Motorboat near Fort Totten found with explosives.
Police detained a man, claiming to be from Perth Amboy, after a motorboat near Fort Totten contained 40 pounds of dynamite and sixteen detonating caps. He said he was a wrecking operative from Amboy aiming to blow up a wreck but offered no wrecking or dynamite transport license.
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Associated Press
NEW
Fort Totten
United States
Wee
Johnson
Berth Amboy
Perth Am
Pledge to Support U S Sent To Unions
A pledge urging support for the United States is being circulated by New York's committee on national defense. Copies have been sent to public venues including schools clubs restaurants hotels and other areas, with thousands of signatures already affixed.
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Associated Press
New York
Labor
Istion of Labor
Committee On National Defense
Government calls for science graduates to join federal service
Civil service commission officials urged university and college leaders to grant diplomas to senior technical and scientific students immediately so the government can quickly obtain their services. The appeal aims to speed up staffing for federal need.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mar
Civil Service Commission
Ohio National Guard to organize new infantry regiment
Columbus reports that Adjutant General Wood ordered the organization of another infantry regiment for the Ohio National Guard. The action targets expanding state military forces during March.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio National Guard
Front of ten mile battle line in Europe reported
Cable dispatches describe a ten mile front where German forces press with furious onslaughts toward the Coucy St Gal region. The advance faces a fortified water barrier, with Generals reporting the invaders reaching the plateau near St Gal.
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New York
M Ieee
St. Gal
No usable headline found in fragmented war update
Fragmented OCR text describes dense woods near the Oisé with acreage estimates and stray military notes. Mentions weather interference and sporadic fighting, but lacks coherent events, dates, or clear actors to form a complete summary.
Fragmentary World War II dispatches from the northern front
Fragmentary OCR text mentions activity at the northern front and a capital based German action. The passage is incomplete and difficult to date or localize, with a note that continuation appears on page five.
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Abe
Men Who Make as Women Accused in Dancing Venues
A report describes men who pose as women in dance halls to attract patrons and extract money. The item notes the practice occurs in entertainment venues and draws attention to deceptive performances.
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