Navy commission postpones Mobile visit to a later date
Rear Admiral J. C. Helms chairs the naval yards commission on a planned 24 hour Mobile visit to showcase the city's suitability as a naval base or shipbuilding center. A telegram to A. J. Parsons says the arrival is postponed with a new date to be advised.
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Navy Yards
J. C. Helms
Mobile
Helms
A. J. Parsons
Naval Base
Parsons
Messrs
Eve Turner
G. W. McElroy
G L. Hussey
J. M. Helin
Nearly Million Radishes Shipped From Mobile Northward
A Gulf Coast Produce Exchange shipment of 48 200 bunches totaling 864 000 radishes from the Carol plantation southwest of Mobile was hauled to Mobile by truck and sent to Kansas City Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis and Chicago for distribution. Manager Evan B Davis said it was among the largest radish shipments the exchange has handled. Additional shipments will go directly from the plantation to these cities. Prices obtained were favorable.
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Gulf Coast Produce Exchange
Evan B. Davis
Carol Plantation
Mobile
the Exchange
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Louisville
Indianapolis
Chicago
Windley Widow Sues for 50000 Over Husband Death
Mrs. Mary Windley, administratrix of Joseph Windley, sues Home Telephone Co for 50000 in circuit court. Alleged on June 14 1916 Windley fell from a broken telephone pole at Spring Hill and Hyland avenues. company accused of failing to keep the pole in repair.
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Home Telephone Company
Stevens, McCorvey & McLeod
Mary Windley
Joseph Windey
Windley
Re “T
Spring Hill Avenue
Hyland Avenue
Province slow to grasp freedom in line
Two members of the Russian duma traveled from Kronstadt to Petrograd describing the great pressure and prospects before the fleet and garrison as they seek reforms. The report notes slow recognition of autonomy and ongoing political tension amid military oversight.
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London
Duma
Revered M Moynihan Visits Spring Hill Faculty
Rev. M Moynihan, guest of Spring Hill faculty, arrives with Rev. J de assisting. The occasion highlights the Southern diocese and Jesus the So Southern aca affiliation noted in the event.
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M. Mecial
the of Jesus the ‘So Southern Dioaca
Sortnn
J. de
Amistant
Mobile Citizens Asked to Name City’s Pressing Needs
Judge N R Leigh endorses The News Item contest to reveal Mobile’s real trouble and identify remedies. He urges lively participation and says once needs are clear, residents should unite to push the city forward with the motto be sure you are right and then go ahead.
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N. R. Leigh
Mobile
Judge Leigh
Bryan asks Congress to stop Germany and seek referendum
The Associated Press reports Mr. Bryan urges Congress to halt German actions and consider a public referendum if war seems the only option to defend national honor. He notes the metropolitan press pressuring for involvement and warns war could cost thousands or millions of American lives.
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Mr. Bryan
Congress
Mr.Bryan
Germany
Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Holt Prohibition Case
The jury in the circuit court could not agree on the verdict for Mrs Corinna Holt charged with violating the prohibition law. The case was docketed with Valentine Nezich at the station. Raiding officers Shaner found two half pints at Nezichs place.
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Holt
Corinna Holt
Valentine Nezich
Recorder
Shaner
Nezich
Weather forecast for Washington and Isippi
Today in Washington and Isippi expect warmer conditions tonight and on Friday. Forecasters report a rise in temperatures with a mild to warm end to the work week.
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Associated Press
Washington
Isippi
Rebellion brewing in Spain amid government decree
The Official Gazette issued in Madrid suspends constitutional guarantees in all provinces. A Reuters dispatch from Madrid says the government will adopt measures necessary to preserve order after an appeal to the people described as seditious.
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Aby Associated Press
Tiallibon
Marts
Madrid
Cerie Tional
Reuter
Appeal to the People in Spain Triggers Government Action
An appeal to the people issued in Spain has been declared sedition by the government. Signers of the appeal have been arrested. The cabinet has taken the affair into its own hands and will handle it. No explanation was received about the suspension of constitutional guarantees in Madrid by early afternoon.
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Associated Press
Pris
Mare
Spain
Madrid
Unrest in Spain Prompts State Department Action
Washington reports indicate widespread unrest in Spain over the war stance and severe food shortages. Officials cite possible parallels to Russia's revolution as internal dissensions intensify amid submarine campaigns and deteriorating conditions.
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Washington
Spain
State Department
Russia
Medical Reserve Corps In Mobile Prepare for April 7 Meeting
Mobile physicians ahead of crisis with Germany organize to discuss preparedness at the Mobile County Medical Society gathering on Saturday night April 7. Ex-President J N Baker of the Alabama Medical Association has contacted Dr E P Cole on the matter.
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Mobile County Medical Society
United States
Germany
J. N. Baker
Alabama Medical Association
Montgomery
E. P. Cole
Medical Reserve Corps
Mobile
Father MacDonnell Ends Series of Lenten Talks at St Josephs
The final Lenten lecture at St Josephs Catholic Church on The Catholic Church and Secret Societies featured Rev Father Frederick MacDonnell SJ of Spring Hill College. He asserted that many societies trace origins to the Church but warns against groups that stray from their purpose and urges dissolution or forbidding youth membership when they harm the church.
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Father Macdonnell
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Rederick Macdonnell
Springill College
Ex-Czar Asks to Send Little Son to Norway
Report from London on March 29 states Nicholas II asks the provisional government to send his young son abroad to Norway. The article notes Nicholas Iff and mentions Tsarskoe-Selo and church prayer rites amid the ongoing political changes.
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Little Son
Norway
Amocsted Press
London
Nicholas Iff
Litte Gardes
Munkey
Tsarskoe-Selo
Wheat Futures Touch $1.97 Amid War Supply Pressures
Chicago trading notes record May wheat near $1.97, the highest since the European war began. Analysts cite tighter Russian supply, Argentine shortfalls, and domestic crop damage as factors underpinning prices with yesterday's close around $1.94 1 2.
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Chicago
Europe
oFop
Mother Drives Son to Navy Recruit Office in Support
Mrs. R. M. Powell of 317 St. Joseph Street led her 18 year old son to the local recruiting office at 108 St. Francis Street, expressing pride in aiding national efforts during difficult times. Captain James B. Hutchinson reported the enlistment prospect as the recruit applies for service.
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R. M. Powell
St. Joseph Street
St. Francis Street
James B. Hutchinson
Birmingham
Packet Peerless Damaged Near Selma After Brick Wall Strike
The Peerless of the Alabama Transportation Company was damaged early this morning when it rammed a brick wall overhanging the river bank at Selma. No one was hurt, the boat suffered minor damage, and its side was ripped. The vessel left Mobile Monday afternoon for Montgomery via Selma and return trips are planned next week.
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Peerless
Alabama Transportation Company, Inc
Alabama River
Selma
Mobile
Montgomery
Way Landings
Louisville and Nashville President Visits Mobile
President Milton H. Smith of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Co arrived in Mobile from Louisville, Ky. to visit his daughter Mrs. Robin Cooper and granddaughter who are staying in the city for several months due to the granddaughter’s health.
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Milton H. Smith
The
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Co
Mobile
Louisville, Ky
Robin Cooper
May Organize Local Tuberculosis Association Branch
A 4 PM meeting at the Y M C A discusses organizing a Mobile chapter of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. Frederick D. Hopkins of New York and Dr M Eaves of Birmingham will address attendees and join discussions with local physicians and anti tuberculosis supporters.
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National Association For the Study and Prevention of
Frederick D. Hopkins
New York
M. Eaves
Birmingham
Mobile
Hopkins
Eaves
La Touraine Arrives at French Port With 36 Passengers
The French liner La Touraine arrived safely at a French port carrying 36 passengers, including 17 Americans, according to agents. The report from New York dated March 2 notes the crew and voyage details.
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New York
President Wilson Hopes House Rushes War Address Plan
President Wilson hopes the House will quickly organize to allow his address on the war situation to a joint session with the Senate. Administration seeks a temporary rule if the House deadlocks to avoid delaying the emergency appropriation and the president's appearance. Cabinet members have sent recommendations for the address as discussions continue.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
House of Representatives
Ita
Senate
House
Congress
Ana Tom Neat
Orlin Howe
Fair and Warmer Friday Forecast with Frosts
Weather forecast notes frost in the East Gulf and South Atlantic states with fair and warmer conditions for Mobile. High pressure from the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf brings clear, cold conditions while low pressure over the Northeast and Pacific coast causes precipitation and winds. River gauges at Black Warrior and Tom Bigbee show rising and falling trends into Friday night.
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Weather Bureau
Mobile
Rocky Mountains
Gulf
East Guilf
South Atlantic States
United States
North Pacific Coast
Tombigbee
Bellingrath Plans Follow Up Campaign After Roster Gain
President W D Bellingrath of the Chamber of Commerce plans a follow up campaign after a recent membership drive. A special chairman will be chosen to recruit more members, building on a 500 new additions from the latest effort directed by H V R Chase of Chicago.
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W. D. Bellingrath
Chamber of Commerce
Bellingrath
H. V. R. Chase
Chicago
Revival Services Led by Rev George Stoves in Huntsville
Rev George Stoves of Huntsville Alabama arrived to lead revival meetings at Government Street Methodist Church. Services begin tonight at 7 30 and continue through Easter Sunday with morning sermons at 11 and evening at 7 30. Prof T G Mackin assists with the services. An earlier revival featured Rev V Calhoun elder Mobile district and discussed personal work with a sermon from Acts chapter twelve.
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Geo Stoves
Huntsville
Ala
Government Street
Mr. Stoves
T. G. Mackin
American Hotel Men to Gather in City Tonight
Hotel executives from the American Hotel Association and Alabama Hotel Men's Association converge in Mobile tonight for a meeting at the Gawthron Hotel. From Mobile attendees will travel to Birmingham Saturday for further talks on hotel operations with no entertainment planned.
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American Hi
United States
Cawthon Hotel
B. Hervey
Alabama Hotel Men's Association
Mobile
American Association
Birmingham
Japanese Warship Sunk in Southern Pacific by German Raider
A Tokio dispatch reported by Canadian News states a German raider sunk a Japanese warship in the Southern Pacific. The vessel names were not released. Earlier, Tokyo announced a converted German cruiser sighted in the Indian Ocean and pursued by Japanese and British forces after it sank a Japanese freighter.
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Pacific
Vancouver
B. C
Tokio
Indian Ocean
Colombo
Ceylon
A. G. S. Will Soon Extend Double Track System
W H Wells, chief engineer of construction for the Southern Railway System, announces contracts for 26.3 miles of double track on the Alabama Great Southern between Birmingham and Meridian. 21.8 miles of second track will be laid between Burstall and Vance. 4.5 miles of new double track between Toomsuba and Russell involves heavy grading and improved curves.
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Alabama Great Southern
Birmingham
Meridian
W. H. Wells
Southern Railway System
Burstall
Vance
Ala
Toomsuba
Russell
Miss
Irondale
York
Alliance Meeting Postponed To Next Tuesday
The German American Alliance of Men announces the monthly meeting at German Relief Hall is postponed until next Tuesday due to a prior engagement of President Otto Nack and other members with another organization.
British Com In Mobile Found In Pod Of Gulfport Spy Suspect
Thomas J. McSweeney is identified as the SHE consul at Mobile amid a Gulfport pod spy suspect case. The report ties a British communications operation to Mobile.
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Gulfport
Thomas J. McSweeney
Mobile
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