Bell Boys Guilty in Liquor Sales to Soldiers
Four bell boys at the Andrew Hotel were convicted in federal court of selling liquor to soldiers in uniform. Dacovich was sentenced to one year in Atlanta federal prison. Other defendants Wright Smith Gatewood Jones faced trial or were merged in group verdicts.
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St. Kearen
United States
Federal Peninnary
Atlanta
U S. E
Recorder’s Court
Rev. Wright
Wiley Smith
Richard Gatewood
Victor Ones
Cleanh
Ich
Dtor
Pacdych
St. Andrew Hotel
Reaper
Dreaper
Dacovich
D.p.engardt
D. P. Nd
Fortes
Carey Wright
Bell Boy
Wily Smith
Victor Jones
Ed Scheurmann
England
Scheurmann
Imann
Or Andrew Hotel
C. W. Tompkins
Er‘vin
Thati Flary
Borglum Denies Secret Airplane Probe Ties
Gutzon Borglum faced accusations of using his White House friendship to push a private airplane venture. He issued a formal denial claiming no connection to aircraft firms and alleging Army intelligence disclosures were weapons in a pressure campaign. He criticized the War Department for obstructing aircraft production inquiries.
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Associated Press
York
Gutzon Borgum
Wilson
War Department
Bolshevik Session Debates Russian Fate Amid German Threats
London dispatch reports Bolshevik leaders plan extra session to discuss the crisis sparked by Lenine’s pessimistic speech. German aims to dominate Russian territory persist, with transfers of power and possible military actions debated as British air force strikes and German patrols intensify on the front.
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Ingrad
Dhara
F Lenine
Nijni-Novgorod
Moscow
Mississippi Medical Association Meets in Jackson
Jackson Mississippi May 11 Special session of the Mississippi Medical Association will be held in this city on May 14 and 15. The meeting aims to discuss annual reports and upcoming medical standards with physicians from across the state.
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Ackson
Miss
Mississippi i] AsSociation
Draft mobilization to exceed three million in coming months
Washington May 11 More than 1 300 000 men have been called in the draft so far and are in France in camp or awaiting service before June 1 The May contingent is included in the total and officials predict larger inductions in June and throughout the summer with a goal of full strength well over 3 000 000 within the next year and possibly as high as 5 000 000.
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Washington
France
Earl Curzon
British Empire
Lloyd George
Berlin
London
Paris
Calcutta
Montreal
House of Commons
America
Ireland
Local Draft Board 2 Lists Sixty-Four Men for Training Camp
Mobile Draft Board No. 2 chairs Elliott G. Rickardy issued a call listing sixty four white recruits plus a separate list of colored men. The men summoned must report Tuesday at noon at the federal building for preliminary instructions ahead of departures beginning May 24.
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Mobile
Elliott G. Rickardy
Cal
Eral
Rickardy
Mr. Rickardy
Albert Julius Roh, Jr
Clarence R. Sanders
Thomas Francis Joseph Rickert
Thomas Wiltz Davenport
Mitchell Joseph Chiepalich
Earnest Stachan Kenan
William Joseph Rickert
Owen Sullivan O'Rourke
John Joseph Damrich
Guy Wilson Ashley
Edward James Oswald
Gaylord Sillinger
Charles Godfrey Bitter
Joseph Sebastian
Illiam Andrew
Mayes
N. Farrel
James H. Cahall
John W. McAlpine, Jr
Elidmond Harrison
Toxey J. Wagner
August Zennie Oberhana
Charles Wyder
Edward Sears Sutton
James Gibbons Rapier
Milton Bernard Kohlman
Vivian Clarence O'Connor
Earl Edward Brogan
John Dudley Terrer
Walker Dewey Taylor
Robert Byrd Robinson
Morris Leo Hyde
Forest Auto Co
Hattiesburg
Miss
Alfred Prichard
Fisher's Alley
Houston
Vivian Cunningham
Lafayette
Francis Waldermen Thompson
S. Scott
Sherman Harris
Pine
Clarence Knowles
Grover Reed
N. Ann
Samuel Singleton
State
Nychoff Armstead
Marmotte
N. Hercules
Albert Mathis
St. Mader
Frank Hines
Chestnut
Napoleon Davis
Claude Parker
Adams
James Henry Aussell
Wilkinson
Sam Cater
Tony Nidd
Flower Sale Aids Benevolent Home Mothers Day Event
Downtown crowds gather as flowers are sold to benefit the Benevolent Home. Women wear blooms in Samar’s tie in honor of mothers and to raise funds for elderly residents, with a charity focus tied to Mother's Day observances.
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Benevolent Home
Charionen
Samar
Fea Inks
Eee Commercia
Vindictive Sailor Battle at Ostend Ends in Sinking
The British cruiser Vindictive was sunk near Ostend after a heavy bombardment by German shore guns and machine guns. Naval air forces bombarded Ostend and supported destroyers and motor boats in the raid as fog reduced visibility.
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Air Corps
Associated Presse
London
Vindictive
Ostend
Central News
Zeebrugge
Mobilians Named to Meet Dunmore Here on Monday
The Earl of Dunmore a British army veteran will speak in Mobile Monday May 18 at 8 p.m. at the Battle House auditorium under the State Council of Defense. Rev V M Mc Masters will introduce him and J C Rich is chairman of the Mobile reception committee with notable locals on the list. He will also speak in Montgomery Wednesday and in Birmingham Friday.
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Earl of Dunmore
Mobile
Battle House
State Council of Defense
V. ©. McMasters
Trinity Episcopal Church
Lord Dunmore
J. C. Rich
Mobile County
New Orleans
Mr. Rich
Pat J. Lyons
Merars. M. Mahomer, Jr
F. J. Yerger
Murray Wheeler
Frederick I. Thompson
H. G. Grimley
W. D. Bellingrath
Palmer Pillans
W. N. Hurt
Montgomery
Birmingham
Stock Market Strength Amid Liberty Loan Win Boosts Gains
New York stock activity surged as favorable conditions and week’s developments fueled optimism. United States Steel led with a 12 point rise while other shares gained 3 to 19 points. prospects for freight rates and earnings statements supported the bull market despite Liberty Bond fluctuations.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Steel
Liberty Bonds
Cabbage Displayed as County Garden Oddity
Francis Tipp of the Deer section exhibited a giant cabbage weighing about 22 pounds claimed as Mobile county’s largest this season. The display appeared in the News-Item Morning with measurements noted and the impressive yield highlighted.
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Mobile County
Francis Tipp
Americans Parade Through London After Arrival
Five trains carrying American troops arrived in London and were marshaled at Wellington barracks before a scheduled march through the West End. Ambassador Page and King George were to review the troops at the embassy and Buckingham Palace, while War Cabinet members watched from the War Office balcony as the flag passed.
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London
Wellington Barracks
Ambassador Page
King George
Buckingham Palace
Horse Guards
Whitehall
West End
Embassy
War Cabinet
Lioyd George
Bonar Law
Viscount Milner
Austen Chamberlain
Hungarian cabinet formed with Alexander Wekerle premier
Budapest May 11. A new Hungarian government is formed with Dr. Alexander Wekerle as premier and interior minister. He vows small suffrage amendments based on compromise, granting voting rights to educated citizens who have passed national school classes.
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Associated Press
Budapest
London
Alexander Wekerle
Wekerle
Mobile Churches Observe Mother's Day with Programs
Practically every church and Sunday school in Mobile marks Mother's Day on Sunday with special programs and flower wear. Services highlight motherly sacrifice for nation, with St Francis Street Methodist hosting notable observances and sermons across the city in tribute to mothers.
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Mobile
St. Francis Street Methodist Church
Government Street Methodist
First Meen
Government Street
Tee Wied
Mobile Electric Company awaits court order on rate refunds
President T. K. Jackson said no statement would be issued until a court order is issued regarding reestablishing legal rates or refunds. Mobile Electric Company has fifteen days to request a re hearing after a recent adverse ruling. City Attorney Robert H. Smith notes discounts in the contract with the city cannot be discontinued.
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T. K. Jackson
Mobile Electric Company
Electric Company
Robert H. Smith
Officer Involved in Hearing Resigns From Police Dept
J R Bud Giddens with over fifteen years in the police department resigns to take a position with Mobile Shipbuilding Company. A second officer connected to the hearing Reynolds also resigns within the past two months.
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J. R
Bud” Giddens
French Troops Make Small Advances Near Locfe
French troops advanced slightly east of Locfe and captured several prisoners as raids were repelled by our fire. The war office reported the small gains and noted enemy attempts were checked last evening despite some activity east of Locfe.
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London
Heavy rain on the front below Amiana
Paris dispatch notes heavy tung on the front below Amiana with continued coverage promised on page five.
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Paris
Amiana
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