New German raider Seeadier strikes in South Atlantic
Reports from survivors describe the German raider Seeadier known as Sea Eagle slipping past British guards in the North Sea and sending twelve or more merchantmen to the bottom. It reached the South Atlantic near Rio de Janeiro and near the African coast, loading mines and destroying vessels off Brazil. The ship carries two 105 mm guns, 16 machine guns, three masts, wireless, and a 64-man crew under Count ier. Names of several ships sunk or attacked include James Gounod Jolachefoucauld Antoinine etc, with many tonnages listed for vessels like Rohmgoth and the Hongarth.
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Rio Janeero
North Sea
South Atlantic
Tns
Moewe
Sea Eagle
Exigad
Rels
Oui
Bys
Cambronne
Vanecoraine
Jornal de Brazil
Brazil
Count Ier
Judge and Lawyer Honored by Mobile Bar Association
The Mobile Bar Association held a special morning meeting at 11 o clock in the circuit court room to honor a judge and a lawyer, with resolutions of regret over the death of Mr Lyman H Faith and tributes to Judge Semmes. Speakers included Frederick G Bromberg and S R Pri mer Prince, and others offered praise for Semmes long service and fairness.
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Lyman H. Faith
Mobile Bar Association
Circuit Court Room
Frederick G. Bromberg
Tieber Association
Bromberg
Bar
S. R. Pri
Prince
M. N. EB. Stallworth
J. H. Webb
P. Gaillard
Peach
Messrs
Tt Mahomer, Jr
Alee Semmes
Alabama
Labor Trouble Grips Mobile Foundries
Men at Mobile foundries walk out prompting a citywide labor dispute. A national organizer arrived and talks continued at the Central Trades Hall as workers withheld reasons for the strike. Several local concerns may join the action, with broader shipyard implications discussed.
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Mobile
National
Otteness Nee Leeach
Silent Foe Strikes British Steamers Snowdon Booth
Two British steamers Snowdon and Booth were destroyed by a submarine attack. One boat carried 19 survivors as the crew abandoned ship amid hazy seas near Ireland. Notables named include James Carroll Alexander Paddy McCabe and others reported by the Associated Press in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Snowdon
Booth
Teans
H. Elser
Larkenson
Smith
Philadelphia
James Ae
George Reilly
Bai Atmand
Baltimore
Rene Pees
Liverpool
Snowdon Space
Eplosias Reef
James Carroll
Philadelphes
Alexander
Wilmington
Weather Outlook for Mobile and East Gulf Area
Forecaster reports fair conditions tonight with rising temperatures by Sunday across Mobile and the East Gulf. Clear skies expected overall, with gentle winds and a warming trend into the weekend as high pressures shift eastward.
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East Gulf
Greensboro women pledge support for Wilson
In Greensboro North Carolina a group of women gathered to pledge their backing for Wilson. The event highlighted local civic engagement and community support through collective action.
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Reensboro
WOMEN
Wilson
College Dean Sees Value in Local Contest Result
Dr. Tucker H. Frazer dean of the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Mobile voices support for a city contest, urging a standard of mercy and moral efficiency as essential to guiding public thought through responsible press influence. He asserts the press shapes both individual and mass behavior, calling for elevated editorial aims.
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Tucker H. Frazer
School of Medicine
University of Alabama
Mobile
Zimmermann Speech Flags U S War Readiness
Washington March press summary reports Secretary Zimmermann signaling possible U S entry into war. The speech outlines Germany’s submarine decree and a three day window to modify it before diplomatic relations are cut, with emphasis on wartime mobilization.
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Washington
Zimmermann
United States
United Staty Lelsi
Germany
Officials react to impending decree under von non Vernatartee
Officials here show strong concern two weeks before the decree is issued. Government policy is to be followed, and the authorities expect coordinated action once the decree becomes official.
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Count von Non
Ecree
Germany Abrogates Promises and Shifts Austrian Unity Context
A fragment notes Germany abrogating promises on seven hour notice to the government and adding to the situation as Count left Austria to become the new Austrian figure in Vienna. The text is fragmented and historical in tone, referencing Austria and Vienna and a shift in leadership.
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Germany
Count i
Austria
Vienna
Triumph for Democrats in House Seems Certain
Washington reports that Democratic control of the House appears assured as illness sidelines Republican Henry Helgesen from North Dakota and a second GOP member, Capstick, remains ill. Champ Clark signaled that two Republicans might back Democrats, shaping opening session outcomes.
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House
G.O.P. Banks
Associated Press
Washington
Democratic Organization
Champ Clark
Fifty More Bids For Patrol Boats Received by U.S.
The Navy Department today received fifty additional bids for the construction of small fast patrol boats and submarine chasers. Each bidder proposed one or more boats with rapid delivery. Contracts for over 100 chasers can be let immediately, with capacity for 400 to 500 more during the year. Some bids use a cost plus ten percent profit plan.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department
President Wilson Sets Course On War Decisions
President Wilson and his cabinet move toward finalizing a written plan as Congress nears the momentous message. Indications today point to a formal announcement establishing a state of war between the United States and Germany after a last conference with advisers.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Une
Germany
Breakwater and Yacht Club Planned for Fairhope
Promoters plan a yacht club at Fairhope or nearby Magpolia Beach on Mobile Bay’s eastern shore. A large breakwater is also proposed to shelter the anchorage during winter, aiding vessel safety.
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Fairhope
Magpolia Beach
Mobile Bay
Five More Villages Captured by British in Northern France
British forces advance on the northern front capturing five additional villages. Reported progress comes as Allied troops push toward strategic objectives in the region.
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France
Secretary Goodwin Denies Misquote on Little Statement
Secretary E H Goodwin says Bascom Little was misquoted on universal military training. The National Defense Committee of the Chamber of Commerce was cited in a telegram responding to Mobile Chamber officials who disputed Little's Alabama stance.
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Bascom Little
National Defense Committee
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Alabama
Elliott H. Good
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Little
German And Hungarian Seek Citizenship In District Court
John Kvans of Easton Street Oak Dale and Eugene Mehlinger of 10 North Cedar Street filed intention papers in federal district court to become citizens. George Vockers a harness maker native of Germany resident in Mobile since 1883 and others also appeared seeking naturalization.
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John Kvans
Easton Street
Oakdale
Hungary
Eugene Mehlinger
Germany
North Cedar Street
Federal District Court
George Vockers
Mobile
Pend Susmaal Po
Mick Genheimer
Mineral Mining Concern Incoporates Benefit Show Planned
A Spring Hill College benefit minstrel show after Easter raises funds for the athletic scholarship. Springscace Alumni Association members organize the event and advertise an entertaining performance by local amateurs to support students.
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Spring Hill
Springscace Alumni Association
Spring Hifl
Coltese
Dr L B Ernest Returns for Brief City Stop
Dr L B Ernest, formerly in charge of cattle tick eradication for Mobile county, returns from Washington to visit his father then plans to continue to Washington to assume a new post in the Bureau of Animal Husbandry. The local office announces Mr W B has been stationed in Sumter county.
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J. B. Ernest
Mobile County
Washington,d. C
J. Ernest
Washington
Bureau of Animal
Ernest
New Post
Sumter County
McLean Fisherman Released After Libel Charge
The small fishing schooner McLean, seized by federal authorities, was released after libel charges were addressed. Officials reported no further action against the vessel or crew.
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McLean
Million Gain in Bank Clearings During March 1917
Mobile Clearing House reports a March 1917 increase of 1 221 823 83 dollars over March 1916. March 1917 total clearings reached 5 767 801 44 versus 4 545 977 61 in March 1916. Current month also exceeded February 1917 at 5 176 993 80.
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Mobile Clearing House
Quiet Prevails In Spain Once More Says Riano
A clumsy fragment reports a statement attributed to Riano about Spain, noting a workmen meeting in Vallide and a dissolution of an event. The text is garbled with multiple stray words and unclear context.
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Spain
RIANO
Submarine Submerged Under Freezing Snowdon Range Siege
A German submarine submerged and displayed the fatherland flag as it shelled Snowdon Range. Crispin reported the action as part of ongoing hostilities, with military observers noting the vessel’s position and impact on local defenses.
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Snowdon Range
Crispin
Vanderbilt Will Furnish Twenty Young Men for United States
Vanderbilt University will provide twenty young men to serve in the United States Navy or federal service as part of a wartime mobilization effort. The announcement notes recruitment through university channels and aligns with national calls for trained personnel.
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Vanderbilt
United States
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