City hears testimony in liquor misuse case at two sites
The city commission held an afternoon hearing of witnesses at the Sisters of the Poor and at City Hall in a case charging tent officials with misusing confiscated liquors stored at headquarters. The session adjourned after testimony with further proceedings planned.
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Little Ers
Agg
James E
F Alionen
Duggan
Hary Ahearn
Aioe
Ae Cma
Elty’ Hall
Sisters of the Poor and
Change in Schedules on L and U Railroad
April notices announce timetable changes for Louisville and Nashville lines beginning May 5. Train No 4 departs Mobile 12:33 PM with sleepers from St Pensacola joining, while Train No 1 leaves at 6:35 PM. The Chicago origin sleepers are to be added to No 4 with white and other cars.
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Louisville
Mobile
Mobiles
Tenteen
St. ‘Pensacola
Chicago Origans
Cincinnati
Ae Pothely
York
Demand for Jury Trial in Cattle Tick Case
Lyons arraigned on charge by cattle tick inspection department alleging failure to dismiss as required by law. The case seeks a jury trial and pursues formal legal process in the inferior court.
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Toons
Lyons
Former Policeman Before Recorder on Disorderly Charge
W A McRae, a former police officer, appeared before the recorder with A R Crowell on a disorderly conduct complaint. The hearing extended from Thursday into Friday amid testimony about a bill dispute between the two men.
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A. R. Crowell
McRae
Crowell
A. McRae
Shipbuilding Plans Discussed at Mobile Chamber Meeting
A Mobile Chamber of Commerce special meeting, led by secretary W. Me Clemens, reviewed an important shipbuilding matter after his return from Washington. Officials are awaiting confirmation on action and availability of $60,000,000 in congress appropriations for concrete shipbuilding before naming sites.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Heos
Me_Clemens
Clemens
Mobile
Congress
Methodist Episcopal Church South opens Atlanta conference
The eighteenth quadrennial conference began in Atlanta with over four hundred delegates including bishops. Bishop Col Whs Denny delivered a lengthy episcopal address urging support for President Wilson and war measures while praising his restraint before the declaration of war. Governors and church leaders attended the welcome service.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
College of Bishops
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
C. Morrison
Warren A. Candler
W. R. Lambuth
James Atkins
Col Whs Denny
Richmond
Hugh Dor Bey
Asa G
Oop Wamen
Atlantia
Evangelical
Berean Club Show Postponed After Tragic Death
The Berean clans minstrel show at Harte Auditorium, hosted by the Ladies Aid Society of the North Side Baptist church, has been postponed a few days due to the death of Mr Evans, the proprietor of the finment.
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Harte
M.c.igen
Me Ladies’ Aid Society
North” Side Baptist Church
W. E.ler
North Church
Evans
Federal urges potato drive to boost wartime consumption
A new community potato drive is planned to lift Irish potato consumption ahead of the new crop. T C Bushfield of the U S Bureau of Markets in Birmingham notes that county administrations have been asked to promote this effort during wartime.
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Mobile
T. C. Bushfield
U. S
Thief steals at Emanuel Street notice reported
A neighbor reports a theft at Mrs Tracey 5 Emanuel Street where the thief allegedly stole food items including onions peppers and fruit from Mrs Oliver. A report was filed detailing the incident and ongoing concerns.
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Tracey
Emanuel Street
Oliver
Weather Forecast for Alabama Night to Saturday
The Associated Press reports a weather outlook for Alabama.An air mass is expected to bring rain chances and mild temperatures tonight through Saturday with varying winds and possible storms.
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Associated
Washington
Alabama
Air Tonight
Army Expansion Ahead as Baker Seeks Unlimited Power
Secretary Baker testified before the House military committee with Crowder and General March proposing a vastly larger army for the war. They discussed raising the force from 1.7 million to possibly 3 or 4 million, arguing unrestricted government power to size the army as transport and equipment allowed. The hearing set to review 1918 19 appropriations continues, while a separate Liberty Bond drive reports $2.64 billion subscribed with Wilson urging further purchases.
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Associated Press
Washington
Crowder
General March
Baker
House Military Committee
Bake
France
Congress Brant
Dent
Military Committee
House
Secretary of War
Army
May Sethe
Liberty
Lee Et Oeraign
Wilson
Philadelphia
UK Conscription and Home Rule Delayed Again
The government faces delays on conscription and Ulster veto issues as Labour factions push for a temporary abandonment of both conscription and home rule. A cabinet committee has drafted preambles but stalled on key promises and ministerial resignations. The Daily News notes difficulties in forming a successor to Haron Wirehorne and a lack of consensus within the Commons.
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Ulster
Gcnet
Rhouse of Commons
Cabbage Crop Profits Placed At Mobile 750000
A farmer cites a predicted cabbage crop value of about 750000 for Mobile area with forecasts of lighter yields due to weather. Early reports note countywide activity and rising demand impacting prices and crop prospects.
Monroeville to Have New Savings Bank
A new savings bank is planned for Monroeville. Local officials and developers outline the project and expected benefits for residents and businesses. The announcement highlights location, funding, and anticipated start dates.
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Monroeville
Wilson Appeals to City to Buy More Bonds
President Wilson appeals to this city to buy more bonds citing efforts by the central committee and recognizing the boy scouts and committee volunteers for their work, despite mixed reports on progress.
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Wilson
Boy
Ave
Central Committee
Mobile Selectmen Head to Camp Pike in July
Local officials from Mobile prepare for a trip to Camp Pike with one member also planning a donation drive. The delegation packs for the outing as part of regional civic actions.
Mobile farmers unveil new Irish potato variety
Report from Duval shows farmers presenting a new Irish potato strain described as stout and large in size. The Wisconsin grown variety is highlighted as promising for market use this season.
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Duval
Wisconsin
New British steamer Rams Hun collision option loose phrase
A fragment mentions a British steamer Rams Hun and a Gheaks commander with uncertain action. The readable text is garbled, offering no clear event, location, or date.
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