Free shipyard site offered along river frontage
The article notes a free shipyard site offered by the Mobile Coal Company on the river’s west side. Capt. A C Danner writes that the property can be used to build or operate a shipyard without fees, with consent required from interested parties. It also discusses Allied shipping needs and British American wartime collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Mobile Coal Company
A. C. Danner
The
Coal Company
Mobile
Louisville and Nassetite
Chickasabogue
Mobile Coal Coms
Cobb Takes Third Degree At Chicago Board of Trade
Detroit and Chicago game postponed due to rain Cobb wandered into the wheat pit where traders fired the ball player and invited him to join. He crossed the pit floor to the trading floor and needed a change of clothing after his exposure in the frenzy.
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Chicago
Ty Cobb
Chicago Board of Trade
Detroit
Cobb
Board of Trade
Coe Wheat
Seabee
Cobb “Ae
Wes Cy
May Day Tidings Hidden In War News Lines
May Day arrives as the great conflict persists with England France and Germany in a vast struggle. Central powers shield events behind a strict censorship, while Sweden and Switzerland face labor unrest and uncertain reports of typhus amid food scarcity. Front lines in France Macedonia and Mesopotamia show limited action with sparse details on aims or outcomes.
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London
England
France
Germany
Japan
Switzerland
Sweden
Austria
Stockholm
Champagne
Macedonia
Mesopotamia
Man pleads guilty in nine grand larceny cases and burglary
John Wickland pleaded guilty in the recorder's court to nine grand larceny counts and one burglary. He was held to await the next grand jury under a total $3,000 bail but could not meet the bond and was jailed. Detectives Burch, Lagey, Murphy, and Pearson seized numerous rooming house thefts and the burglary of McCowan Dry Goods at 217 Dauphin Street. Items stolen included dress goods, underwear, and other goods. several individuals reported losses and goods recovered are listed with values. The arrest is described as one of the city's biggest captures in months.
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John Wickland
Recorder’s Court
Wickland
Burch, Lagey, Murphy
Pearson
McCowan Dry Goods Company
Dauphin Street
M Street
Ant Bay
H. L. Spicer
North Jackson Street
North Conception Street
Richard#lines, Jr
North Ss Street
Paul Molyneux
North Joachim Street
Leopold Hammel, Jr
Joachim Street
Aia
Welch
W. B. Sims
Eines
M. F. Cumberland
St. Anthony
Wicklund
Ballarat Troop Ship Sunk. All Troops Rescued
The Peninsular and Orient Line steamship Ballarat of 11 120 gross tons used as a troop ship was sunk recently by a German submarine. All troops were saved after being rescued by British torpedo boats and trawlers. The Ballarat, 500 feet long, 62 feet beam and 37 feet deep, was built at Greenock in 1911.
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Associated Press
London
Peninsular and Orient Line
Ballarat
Australia
Tongland
Greenbeck
Venustia to take oath as first lawful leader since Madero
In Mexico City Venustia will take office as the first constitutional leader since Francisco Madero's assassination. The constitutionalist congress will convene, the flag was raised over public buildings, and a nationwide salute signaled the new regime. A provisional cabinet was sworn in at midnight with ministers to be announced on Thursday.
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Ranza
Madero
Ico City
Venustia
Mexico
Francisco Madero
Naaf
Prisoner Exchange Talks Highlight Humane War Effort
Fragmentary report notes an audience with Deputy Ver about humane treatment and a push to end suffering of prisoners amid ongoing hostilities. Reference to Paris dated May 1 suggests ongoing wartime diplomacy and calls for safe handling of captured soldiers.
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Paris
Iso
Priso
Prat
New Jack London Adventure Serial Coming to News Item
The News Item will publish a six month serial starting May 5 titled Adventure by Jack London. Each Saturday's issue will include one chapter, a thriller and love story, true to London’s style, with twenty seven chapters total. The McClure Syndicate provided the rights and the work is copyright protected.
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America
Jack London
McClure
London
M W A Parade Here Will Be Patriotic
The Modern Woodmen of America state convention opens in Mobile with a patriotic parade at 7 30 pm led by the First Alabama Infantry Band. The route passes Moose Hall Government Jackson Dauphin Conception St Francis St Joseph St Michael Royal Dauphin Conception Moose Hall. The local camp will display the state banner for leading the state in new members.
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Merica
Mobile
Army
Navy
Alabama Infantry
United States
R. B. Morgan
Delegates Arrive as Alabama Convention Opens in Mobile
State Deputy R W Wynings and Deputy Morgan coordinate parade plans at Mobile's Moose Hall as delegates arrive from all Alabama cities and towns for the convention. The event is set to conclude Wednesday evening with all sessions held locally.
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Louisville & Nashville
R. W. Wynings
Mobile
Morgan
Moose Hall
Alabama
Richton Gravel Contract Annulled By County Officials
The Mobile county board of revenue and road commissioners in regular session annulled the Richton Mississippi gravel contract. Engineer Harry Fisher reported two inspections showed the gravel was not suitable for road use. The commission refused the 10 000 ton gravel order on a unanimous vote.
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Richton
Miss
Mobile County
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Harry Fisher
McFayden
Green
Agricultural School Hearing Before County Board
A special school board committee will hear representatives from county communities this afternoon at Barton Academy to discuss establishing an agricultural school. Commissioners D. T. McCall H. T. Hartwell and A. G. Quinn compose the panel. proposals will be studied for a later board report. Several representatives are expected.
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Barton Academy
D. T. McCall
H. T. Hartwell
A. G. Quinn
Today’s Weather Forecast for Washington
Today’s weather report from Washington notes cooler tonight with southerly wind. Wednesday is expected to be fair with continued pleasant conditions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Belgians to Receive About 150 Million Dollar Loan
Washington May 1 Belgium will soon receive a U S loan to aid refugees in France and meet military needs. The amount is unofficially estimated at about 150 million dollars and will be finalized after talks between Secretary McAdoo and Baron de Cartier Belgian minister. An additional three loans totaling 200 to 300 million dollars will go to France and Italy this week.
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Associated Press
Washington
Belgium
United States
McAdoo
Baron de Cartier
France
Italy
8000 Locomotives Laid Up Due to Lubricant Shortage
London May 1. In a prize court proceeding on enemy property, an affidavit from War Trade Intelligence notes 3000 locomotives in Esen were laid up last month from wear and lubricant scarcity. Officials link rail lubricants and engine wear to Germany’s fuel and war effort.
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Associated Press
Londo
War Trade Intelligence Department
Esen
Germany
Dentists Offer Teeth Repair At Cost For Prospective Soldiers
Dr Rivers A Rush leader of the Patriotic Preparedness League of Mobile urges Mobile dentists to treat men rejected for army service due to dental issues at cost. He has for weeks cared for several men paying only material costs and trusting repayment after enlistment. A dentist from the officers reserve corps may be assigned, and a united service effort is hoped to mobilize quickly.
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Rivers A. Rush
Patriotic Preparedness League of Mobile
Rush
Abernathy Succeeds Cherry as Battle House Clerk
D M Abernathy of Gaffney South Carolina has been appointed room clerk of the Battle House, succeeding Robert L Cherry who resigned.
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D.M. Abernathy
R. L. Cherry
D. M. Abernathy
Gaffney
The
Battle House
Robert L. Cherry
British Press Rallies Over U Boat Peril In Britain
London reports show the British press united on submarine warfare risks. The Daily News and Daily Mail urge government candor and public sacrifice while The Times warns against hiding the true danger. Lloyd George reviews anti submarine effort with Carson at the admiralty after Commons debate.
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London
Daily News
The
Daily Mail
the Times
Dannot
House of Commons
Edward Carson
Accos
Times
Lloyd Gee
Admiralty
War Cabinet
Sir Edward Carson
Lloyd George
Mrs G L Verneuille Grows Big Garden in Mobile
A Mobile newspaper item highlights local gardeners. Mrs G L Verneuille of Scott and Texas streets sent three large onions and a productive 50 by 150 foot plot yielded five to six bushels of onions along with turnips greens beans lettuce tomatoes beets and more. Neighbor Mr C Harford at Dublin and Klondyke streets mailed strawberries described as Klondyke variety and as large as guinea eggs.
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Mobile
Felix Revere
G. L. Verneuille
Scott
Texas
St Matthew Children Attend Daily Classes and Retreat
The children of St Matthew's parish preparing for their first holy communion will attend daily instruction this week at 3 p.m. They will begin their holy retreat with Mass at 7 a.m. on the day of their first reception and will be at church from dawn until after the retreat. Father L W Dunne said participation is compulsory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's Parish
LW. Dunne
Ovation for Viviani and Joffre in U S Senate visit
In Washington on May 1 the French mission heads Rene Viviani and Marshal Joffre were escorted to the Senate floor. The chair suspended rules to admit the marshal with Viviani, amid a recess in army bill debate, as galleries overflowed with distinguished visitors.
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Associated Press
Washington
Rene Viviani
Marshal Joffre
Senate
Viviani
France
Marshal Jeffre
Vivian
Viviani and Joffre Stir Senate with Patriotism
M Viviani and Marshal Joffre drew sustained applause as they entered the chamber. Viviani spoke to cheers and the galleries rose crying Joffre Joffre Joffre. The Marne hero returned, bowed, and said I do not speak English Vive la Amerique in a soft tone.
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M. Viviani
Marshal Joffre
Senate
Joffre
Thunderstorms Fail to Materialize Tonight
Weather Bureau predicted thunderstorms and showers did not occur. Tonight will be fair and cooler with gentle to moderate northerly to easterly winds. No significant changes expected for the next two days according to today’s report.
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Weather Bureau
Alabama
Monk Enjoys Ideal Weather at French Lick Springs
William H. Monk Jr. stays ten days at French Lick Springs where he reports ideal weather for golf and riding.
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French Lick Springs
William H. Monk, Jr
Cattle Tick Dipping Shortfall Sparks Complaint in Whistler
Whistler owner Mr Ormond told the board that about half of his cattle were dipped. Commissioners McF and Bolton warned they may cut the eradication appropriation if improvements aren’t seen. Dr W Bales reported continued dipping in Mobile County with 288 head dipped that week, lowering tick infestation to 46 percent among cows.
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Ormond
Whistler
Popee
McF
Bolton
Wi Bales
W.he
M A Burke Steamship Set to Sail for Selma
Announcement by George E. Glover of Burke Packet Co states the steamer M A Burke will sail Wednesday for Selma and upriver landings on the Alabama, with freight being received at the wharf today.
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George E. Glover
Burke Packet Company
M. A. Burke
Selma
Alabama
Prayer Service Led by Teriam Churgh at Source
A Wednesday service will begin at 8 p.m. led by Teriam Churgh at the Source. Leah will attend as a participant.
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Alba Estate
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James H. Webb
Alba
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First Infantry
Baron
Scott and
Texas Streets
ST. Matthews
Marne
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M.A. Burke
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