Mobile Reaches Victory Liberty Loan Campaign Top
Mobile residents join the victory drive as the Victory Liberty Loan quota of 2.5 million dollars is surpassed. Zone Chairman A L Staples credits county leaders and volunteers for the over-the-top result, with prizes awarded to top teams and contributors. Claims to district-wide support and a celebratory final luncheon at the Battle Theater highlight the successful mobilization.
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Mobile
A. L. Staples
Staples
W. H. Reynalds
Baldwin
Two Seaplanes Headed for Trepassey in Transatlantic Flight
The NC-1 commanded by Lieutenant Commander PM Bellinger and the NC-3 led by Commander John H Towers set course for Trepassey Newfoundland as the planned route to Portugal via the Azores and Plymouth England. The NC-3 briefly returned earlier for propeller trouble and restarted at 12:35 p.m. with weather favorable for a night arrival.
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Halifax
N. S
Trepassey
N. F
Portugal
Azores
Plymouth
England
PM Bellinger
John H. Towers
Wilson Adheres to Fiume Stand Against Italian Claim
Dispatches from Paris report President Wilson remains opposed to ceding the Adriatic port of Fiume to Italy after 1923. White House briefings describe the claim as fiction while Paris dispatches indicate he will address Congress on the subject upon his return and may tour the country afterward.
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Washington
Paris
Wilson
Fiume
Italy
White House
Adriatic
Congress
United States
Grand jury urges repairs to city streets and Chickasaw road
Saturday grand jury urges immediate repair and permanent upkeep of city streets and county roads. It calls attention to the deteriorated Chickasaw road as a disgrace to a progressive community and seeks enforcement of race separation on street cars and stricter cafe and market screening. It also urges monthly inspections of elevators in public buildings and a new Mobile County jury law with $3 pay for jurors.
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Chickasaw
Grand Jury
Grand Sur
Grand Juriey
Hhe
Mobile
Alabama
Moe County
City Commission
Police Department
Veterans parade to honor 167th Alabama infantry in Birmingham
In Birmingham Alabama the 167th Infantry known as the Fighting Fourth Alabama paraded the streets with bayonets fixed and gas masks in light drizzle. Crowd exceeding 100000 watched as Rainbow Viaduct honored the unit with a formal ceremony and a newspaper woman presented a vest. A bomb threat interrupted the morning program but the service flag was raised and the march continued.
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Birmingham
Ala
167Th Infantry
Fourth Alabama
Birminham
Rainbow
Faigi
Ber Burr
Mig
Hee
Governor Kilby to Bring Officials for Mobile Waterfront Visit
Governor Kilby and the full Alabama legislature will be invited to Mobile to inspect the waterfront and shipbuilding plants after the July session ends if Senator John Craft’s plans mature. Craft believes the trip will boost state aid for Mobile harbor development and will discuss it with leading citizens and the State Harbor Commission after the recess.
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Thomas E. Kilby
Mobile
General Assembly
John Craft
Craft
Legislana
Ingo
State “Harbor Commission
Nathan JL
Miller
Sone Rm
Senate
Senaraft
Eaiaenvee
Unfilled U S Steel Orders Drop for April
The United States Steel Corporation reported unfilled orders totaling 4,800,685 for the period ending April 30, a decrease of 629,887 from the previous month. The May 16 release details the monthly changes in orders and related figures.
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U. S. Steel
United States Steel Corporation
Mobile Woman’s Husband Killed by Highwayman in New Orleans
Gus Levy prominent New Orleans resident and husband of Violet Strauss of Mobile was shot and killed by a highwayman in New Orleans Friday night. Levy, noted in Mobile society, was a member of the Masons and Bilks according to a telegram with few details.
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Gus Levy
New Orleans
Moses Jacobson
Levy
Violet Strauss
Mobile
Nat Strauss
Tragic Drowning Of 12-Year-Old Cox Off Madison Street
Thomas Leonard Cox aged 12 of 70 Madison Street drowned in Mobile River near the Madison Street dock late Friday. Philip Granato, a fellow boy, said Cox disappeared as two Black men were nearby. Cox’s body was recovered near the dock and turned over to Roche Burke. a funeral is planned for Sunday. He is survived by his parents a brother and sister.
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Thomas Leonard Cox
Madison Street
J.thomas Cox
Mobile River
Cox
Philip
Granato
Sraprtan
Roche & Burke
Sunad
Victory Loan signals over the top, may be oversubscribed
Washington reports strong signals that the Victory Loan has likely surpassed the target, though officials offered no firm predictions or estimates. Indications suggest the drive may be oversubscribed as of May 10.
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Associated
Washington
Victory Loan subscriptions near half a trillion dollars
Official subscriptions to the Victory Loan were approaching the noon tally, with the treasury noting reports of unreported subscriptions that indicate totals far above the official figure. Districts nationwide reported optimism, including Dallas, which showed a fighting spirit suggesting a victorious outcome.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Dallas
Three Steamer Service to Run Mobile to New York
Three steamers will join the Mobile Tampa New York trade under the United States Shipping Board and Mallory Line to offer weekly Mobile sailings to New York. The Apa lashie Apalache is in repairs, the Osaka is complete, and the Sabine has joined the Mallory fleet for the service. Freight from Mobile to New York is being solicited.
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Mobile
Tampa
New York
United States Shipping Board
Mallory Steamship Line
F. I. Spaulding
Chamber of Commerce
Apalache
Alabama Dry Dock
Osaka
Mobile Shipbuilding Company
Sabine
Mallory Line
Mobile County Schools Close Tuesday for 167th Welcome
All Mobile County schools will close for the day Tuesday to allow children to welcome the 167th regiment to Mobile. The executive committee of the school board approved the closure after consulting with Mr. Murphy. Children from across the county are expected to attend the event.
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Mobile County
167Th Regiment
Murphy
Demobilization Reaches Two Million in U S Army
Washington May 16 General March announces the demobilization of the war army has passed two million. The number of troops returned from France now exceeds one million.
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Associated Press
Washington
General March
France
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi in Paris
The forecast for Alabama and Mississippi calls for a clear night and Sunday with rising temperatures inland. No precipitation is expected as the weekend approaches.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Paris
Interior
Trans Atlantic Flight Attempt Underway By Naval Hydroplanes
In Halifax on May 10 the American hydroairplanes NC-1 and NC-3 began a voyage toward Trepassey Newfoundland for a trans Atlantic attempt. Commander Towers led the NC-3 as flagship with a repaired propeller delay and NC-1 followed, both leaving Baltimore harbor under clear skies and light northerly winds.
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Halifax
N. S
Trepassey
N. F
J. H. Towers
NC1
P. N. L. Bellinger
NC-3
John H. Towers
Baltimore
Towers
Bellinger
Gaillard to Attend Monday PSC Session on Mobile Light Rates
Mobile Public Service Commissioner S. P. Gaillard is to leave Mobile Sunday evening for Montgomery. He will attend a Monday meeting on the Mobile Electric Company rate dispute. The case considers city election calls to restore lighting contract rates and a June 23 election. The action could save Mobile consumers thousands of dollars if the commission adopts a favorable recommendation.
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S. P. Gaillard
Mobile
Alabama Public Service Commission
Montgomery
Mobile Electric Company
Cipintenen
Public Service Commission
Ot Mobile
Electr Company
Ena Ie
Jst
Street Cars Stop in Pascagoula After Power House Accident
Pascagoula Miss May 10 street car service and electric lights will be out for thirty days following an accident at the Pascagoula Street Railroad and Power Company power house. The water supply will be cut short and residents are urged to conserve until repairs allow resumption of service. The plant will continue to operate with a separate engine as efforts seek temporary power arrangements.
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Pascagoula
Miss
Mose Point
Zhigbuilds Com
En Tories
Germany Calls Peace Terms Unbearable and Impracticable
Washington reports Germany protests Versailles terms as unbearable and impracticable and plans a counter peace bid next Monday. Paris advices say Fiume dispute with Italy and Yugoslavia unresolved. Sarre plebiscite plan discussed. Renner to France as German Austria delegate. China to demand Shantung and Kiaochau return. Wilson to Senate confirms understanding on troops if France attacked.
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Washington
Associated Press
Germany
Versailles
Paris
Italy
Jugo-Slavia
Fiume
Sarre
League of Nations
Council of Four
Renner
Austria
France
Council of Three
Japan
Clemenceau
German Chancellor Plans Detailed Government Viewpoint Speech
Berlin May 10 German chancellor Scheidemann will open the national assembly sitting Monday and deliver a long address outlining the government’s viewpoint in full. The remarks reported by the Cattang Am Mittag emphasize a comprehensive presentation of policy and aims.
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Associated P
Berlin
Weeny Scheidemann
National Assembly
Austrian navy fully surrendered under postwar terms
Paris reports the Austrian navy is completely capitulated with all large ships handed to the Allies. Only craft allowed are river use vessels, and no nucleus fleet remains for general use. Restrictions cover cruisers destroyers and other ships with no time for disposal.
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Paris
Associated Press
Austria
Germany
Eee
Sailings Of More Southern Troops From France
Washington May 10 Sailing of more Southern troops from France was reported. The 20th division comprising Tennessee North Carolina and South Carolina units with sanitary and ordnance detachments and machine gun companies boarded ships to arrive in New York May 22. A minesweeper carried a detachment of the 211th and twelve casualty companies to Newport News.
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Associated Press
Washington
France
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
New York
Newport News
Steamer John Quill Tied Up Over Crew Dispute
The steamer John Quill was tied up after failing to sail Saturday due to a crew dispute. The crew demanded winter arrangements while owners disputed the terms as the vessel remained anchored awaiting resolution.
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John Quill
Grand jury criticizes city school conditions and safety
The grand jury reports unsafe heating and ventilation, inadequate fire exits, and poor facilities at several city schools. It urges outward opening doors, improved water pressure, better toilets, and repairs at Barton Barton Academy Yerby Owens Semmes Kauf Russell and Onakdale schools, with annex issues noted.
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Grand Jury
Thool
Barton Academy
Yerby
Secornene
Grand
Owens School
Tolleta
Semmes Sch
Nkauf School
Russell School
Grand jury fails to determine cause of Mobile Electric explosion
The circuit court grand jury adjourned Saturday at noon and announced they could not determine the cause or fix responsibility for the February 21 explosion at the Mobile Electric Company power house.
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Circuit Court
Mobile Electric Company
Prison conditions condemned by Pana grand jury report
The Pana county grand jury found the city prison in need of repairs with bad plumbing, creaking concrete, and dirty conditions. It urged immediate fixes including disinfection of canvas hammocks, better floors and cupboards, upgraded kitchen stove and smoke stack, and added mattresses and blankets for inmates. Eight hard labor prisoners should be assigned to aid sanitation, and the jail elevator should be inspected after repairs to prevent accidents.
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City
Pana Jury Ton
Grand Jury
Heriff W. H. Holcombe, Jr
Court House
Hopes of fusion between Germany and Austria end
Vienna May 5 The death knell of old Austria sounded as Renner accepted the peace delegation nomination and relinquished hopes for a German Austrian fusion. The chamber debated war guilt and better terms, with calls for separation from Germany seen as inalienable. Paris May 9 A German Austrian separation clause remains to be clarified in the treaty terms as Council of the Nations weighs its fate.
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Germany
Austria
Vienna
Associated Press
Ch Renner
St. Germaine
Eecellor
Wen “Re
Belsheviern
Paris
Associated .Press
Council of the Ue
Derby Day Crowds Fill Churchill Downs Amid Rain Threat
Louisville May 10 crowd packs Churchill Downs for the forty fifth Kentucky Derby despite dark skies and two days of rain. Eager bettors favor Eternal as public choice though Billy Kelly and Sir Barton draw interest. Vindex Payne Whitney entry also gathers support alongside Cotson Under Fire Senning's Park Regale Sailor Clermont and Frogwach drawing respectable followings before post time.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Churchill
Downs
Billy Kelly
Sir Barton
Payne Whitney
Cotson
Senning’s Park
Regale
Sailor
Clermont
Frogwach
Navy reserves and regulars assigned to duty on water
Boston May 10 Thirty two percent of the enlisted men of the naval reserve force the entire enlisted personnel of the regular navy are signed to sea at once to join the transport service efforts. The move aims to bolster the transport service with seasoned sailors from both reserve and regular units.
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NAVY
Associated Press
Boston
Naval Reserve Force
Regular
Washington
Assistance Promised to Eastern Germany in Peace Proclamation
Berlin May 9. The imperial and Prussian governments assure Eastern Germany that they will ward off dangers and oppose territorial changes in the peace treaty. They pledge adherence to Wilson’s principles. The Lokal Anzeiger reports a note to Entente powers seeking new peace negotiations and immediate release of German POWs. Mass meetings are planned Tuesday by the Social Democratic Party to discuss peace terms.
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Berlin
Ridey
Vnt
Germany
Wilson
Lokal Anzeiger
Entente
Military Parade Planned for Mobile Welcome of Troops
The article describes a large Mobile welcome for arriving troops in Birmingham with parade plans. locals anticipate a grand demonstration Tuesday next, including dances, ball, meals, and motor rides as part of a full reception.
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Birmingham
Mobillans
Mobile Hosts 24 Hour Visit Plans and Floral Escort
Local officials prepare a 24 hour program for visitors in Mobile. A national day night for Montgomery is planned with an escort for the group. Citizens are urged to cut flow, assemble at the Temple St Joseph and St Mi street Monday evening. Floral procession to honor children is planned with Witt leading the charges.
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Mobile
J. J
Che
Pr Folue
Montgomery
Armittees
James A
Peecee
Pat Eerete
St. Joseph
Miltreet
G Witt
Segregation on Cars Urged Upon City
The grand jury urged strict enforcement of existing ordinances to separate ten street cars amid racial tensions. It cites crowded cars and mixed races as the cause, and county solicitor B B Cherlain will bring the recommendation to the commissioners.
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Grand Jury
B. B Cherlain
Wilson high on international law shaping mankind
Paris May 10 President Wilson, in a dinner speech, urged that the future of mankind rests on relations between nations and the intelligent development of international law. He warned against premature triumphs and called for a patient, morally grounded creation of law as part of the postwar order.
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Wilson
Associated Press
Paris
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J. L. Cawthon
Barry. Bros
J. H. McCormick
Bo Jenville Fruit Company
Gordon Smithim
van Antwerp Drug Corporation
Edward Higteam
Jenville Pharmacy
Lee Zimmern
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Meride Clothing Company
Backes
Harrison
M. Erdman
J. HB. McCormick
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Pike
Ed Higgins
Gordon Smith
I .H Lyons
Harris Vaughan
Mr. Wae
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Trepassy
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Scheidemann
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