Army expands to war strength with new regiments
Associated Press reports that expansion of the regular army to war strength will begin tomorrow. About 65,000 of 183,000 added men have been recruited. Officers will receive promotions, and several regiments will be raised at Chickamauga Park Georgia and Fort Sill Oklahoma with units moved from the border.
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Associated Press
Washington
Southern Department
Chickamauga Park
Georgia
Jellicoe Heads New Naval Staff Formation
In London on May 14 the formation naval staff was announced in the house of commons by Sir Edward Carson. Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, first lord of the admiralty, will head the new naval board.
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Associated Press
London
Naval Staff
Sirohn R. Jellicoe
House of Commons
Edward Carson
Admiralty
Publishers Protest Against Rate Increase
Washington May 14 Newspaper publishers gathered to protest Senate Finance Committee plans to raise second class mail rates via the parcel post zone system. The committee also discussed stamp and inheritance taxes as part of the war tax bill while House leadership hoped for early passage.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Newan Ee Land
Robert
William McClellan Seized by Marshal in Court Case
United States Marshal C. C. Gewin reports William McClellan has been seized by authorities. An army recruitment note mentions Percy B. Mills of Waynesboro, with Mills to be assigned to an infantry company after training.
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ARMY
Percy B. Mills
Waynesboro
Carlin Files Bond in Probate Court
A probate court in Carlin was the scene Monday for a bond filing related to an estate matter. The action moved through the local probate docket as officials awaited further proceedings.
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Carlin
Bond
Cartin
Mobile's Pressing Need by A. E. Paterson
A. E. Paterson argues Mobile requires a better educated and awakened populace. He urges adherence to the Golden Rule, improved housing and streets, better school facilities and equipment and greater religious tolerance.
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Mobile
County Board Delays Road Bond Action on Petition Shortfall
County commissioners declined to approve a $100,000 appropriation from a proposed $400,000 rural road bond issue for upbuilding and improving rural schools due to improperly presented petitions. President A G Ward indicated support if petitions were properly presented. road plans include Old Telegraph road to Mobile and other major routes with city and county cooperation.
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Sokh R ‘Cothrane
L. W. Roe
A. G. Ward
County Board
Joners
Telegraph Road
Mobile
Calvert
Meridian-Mobile
Citronelle
Pascagoula
Mobile-Natchez
Wilmer
Southern building trade outlook remains strong says Schefold
Mr. C. E. Schefold of the Southern Gypsum Company based in Birmingham states in Mobile that the war has not dampened Southern building activity. He reports architects and contractors across Southern states foresee an improvement over recent years.
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C. E. Schefold
Southern Gypsum Company
Birmingham
Mobile
South
Schefold
County Plans Special Session on Cattle Dipping
A Mobile County special session of the board of commissioners will review problems with cattle dipping. Commissioners Bolton and McFadyen consider cutting half the dipping budget as complaints mount about ineffective dipping. Dr W H Bales, in charge of eradication, to appear. Whistler cattle owner M T Ormond says owners may be forced out of business due to dipping demands.
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Mobile
Joseph Bolton
Finlay McFadyen
W. H. Bales
M. 7. Ormond
Whistler
Tisome
Promoters Seek Injunction To Allow Mobile Prize Fight
Sheriff Holcombe faced state attorney demands to halt a boxing show at German Relief hall. Promoter Charles R. G. Shimpf stated an injunction would be filed this afternoon to prevent enforcement, while lawyers prepared papers at 2 PM. The move follows a pattern of boxing events being stopped in Mobile after AG complaints.
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W. H. Holcombe
Charles R. G. Shimpf
Mobile
Yerby School to Hold Flag-Raising Exercise
A flag raising ceremony is planned at Yerby School this evening at 7 30 by members of the United American Order. The event signals a show of patriotism with a large American flag to be raised.
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Yerby
Order
New Flag Raised at Police Station
A new American flag was flown to the breeze at police headquarters on Monday at noon. The city purchased the flag and ordered Toronzo Avery the porter to hoist it to the breeze from 9 o'clock in the morning.
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Toronzo Avery
Nrenze Fe
Mor
Medina Sunk in April Torpedoing No Lives Lost
British steamship Medina of 12 350 tons owned by Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company was torpedoed and sunk April 28 near Plymouth. Passengers arriving in New York report Omrah of 8 130 tons, from Oriental Steam Navigation Company, sunk the same day nearby. All aboard Medina and Omrah survived.
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Associated Press
New York
Medina
Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company
Plymouth
England
Omrah
Oriental Steam Navigation Company
Trade in Grains Halted by Board of Trade Directors
Associated Press reports Chicago May 14 where the board of trade ordered a two day halt on all grain trading except for closing settlements. May delivery stands discontinued for corn and oats, July Wheat declined from extreme levels to around 2.52, September near 2.22, and bids and offers were banned.
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Associated Press
Chicago
The
Board of Trade Today
Oil prospecting group forms in Alabama land deal
The W. P. Lewis Oil and Gas Company organizes to drill for oil or gas on 160 acres abutting Chickasabogue in Baldwin County. Officers include W. Lewis as president, with W. D. Stapleton and Horace Davenport among the directors and officers.
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W. P. Lewis Oil and Gas Company
Couny
Chickasabogue
Tte
W. Lewis
Bacal Wtorke
Ae Telyou
Ala
W. D. Stapleton
Rae Dent
Baldwin County Bank
Bay Minette
Viccent
Horace Davenport
Mobile
James L
Gulf States Cacpine Company
Dave
Deputy Marshals of Mobile Return Home
Deputy Clerk Leo reports that the deputy marshals based in Mobile have returned home from Selma after assignments.
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Mobile Return Home
Leocourt
Selma
Negro of Oak Grove Jailed for Assault
A report notes a resident of Oak Grove has been jailed on an assault charge amid other local notices. The item also mentions an Extra Dividend declared by the United States Steel Company with a one cent per share increase.
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Oak Grove
Associated Press
Wark
Theeotard States Steel Company
Congress Slow to Move on War Measures in 39th Day
Washington May 14 The United States has been at war with Germany thirty nine days and Congress has yet to pass key war measures. The war declaration and seven billion dollar loan law are enacted though most reforms remain in talks. Debates center on war tax rates and military funding as the administration and Congress push for swift action to aid the World War effort.
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Associated Preas
Washington
United States
Germany
Congress
Wilson
Foreign Envoys Back At National Capital
The French party led by Marshal Joffre and M. Viviani returned to Washington for further talks on practical US French cooperation after a visit across the Middle West and East. They will depart for France in a few days by unspecified route.
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Associated Press
Washington
Altea
United States
France
Rotary Club to Convene Annual Session at Cawthon Hotel
The Rotary Club will hold its annual session Friday at 7 o'clock in the Cawthon Hotel. President L. D. Dix announced there will be no regular session Thursday due to the upcoming meeting. Officers for the year will be chosen and other important business will be conducted. Dinner will be served.
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Rotary Club
Cawthon Hotel
L. D. Dix
Georgia Senator Aims to Shift Burden on Freight Rate Proof
Senator Smith of Georgia proposes an amendment to the interstate commerce investigation requiring rail carriers to prove the reasonableness of freight rate increases. The change aims to place the onus on railroads to justify rate hikes amid opposition to rising freight costs.
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Smith
Georgia
Harbor Board Expected To Review City Dock Plan
The State Harbor Commission will meet Tuesday morning at 1 o'clock to consider Mayor Harry Pillans request to build modern docking facilities at the Arlington site on Mobile bays western edge. The package includes a summary and a project drawing.
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State Harbor Commission
Harry Pillans
Arlington
Mobile Bay
Commission
Zeppelin L-22 Destroyed in North Sea by British Navy
London May 14 The British naval forces destroyed Zeppelin L-22 in the North Sea this morning per Admiralty statement. The loss marks the fourth raid failure in a year with two airships shot down near London on September 23 and another near the French lines on March 17.
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Zeppelin
North Sea
Associated Press
London
Pbaceeen
Admiralty
Durin
iScen Ae
Tenemore Zel Weatro O
Hostile Raids Rebuffed Near Ypres and Roeux
Allied lines repulsed hostile raids near Ypres and Roeux on the Arras front. The official bulletin says troops beat back raids to the east and north of Ypres, with some progress made at Roeux village during the night.
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Associated London
Es Pi
Epehy
North Oepres
Gerias
Roeux
Arras
Battle Near Bullecourt Retains Village Ruins
The official German bulletin says soldiers held the ruins of Bullecourt after continued fighting near the village. Authorities report stubborn clashes as enemy attacks were repelled, preserving the strategic position near Berlin.
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Berlin
Berian
Viar Oes
Bullecourt
Strubborne
Bay Stores Report On Casks And Rosin Receipts
In Bay area markets the report notes no sales while receipts rise to 4 856 barrels. Casks holdings listed include 424 casks of various grades and stock tallies across several categories with prices ranging from 5.60 to 6.40. Rosin data appear incomplete but indicate active trading.
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Bay. NA
Rosin. Tirm
Mrs Joseph Nettles’ Condition Improves in Alabama
The wife of W J Nettles of Tunnell Springs Alabama who vanished last Saturday and was found Sunday near Farnell is improving. She wandered from her husband on Dauphin Street while he was away and a citywide search followed. She was cared for by the Farnell family on the Bay Shore road and is now at the Inge Bondurant sanitarium.
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Joseph Nettles
W. J. Nettles
Tunnell Springs
Ala
Farnell
Fires Sunday Cause Little Damage Across Three Homes
Fire department reports three Sunday blazes with only light damage. At 507 Government Street the Sparks caused minor roof fire at J. P. Collins home. 319 South Concept Street dwelling owned by Mrs. Laura Mathsen suffered slight damage from falling embers. An unoccupied dwelling on South Warren Street also sustained minor damage from sparks.
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Government Street
J. P. Collins
South Conceppace
Laura Mathsen
A. F. Mantens
Warren Street
Rev J H Jones to Speak at Stewart Chapel Mobile
Rev J H Jones president of the Negro National Anniversary Association will address a mass meeting at Stewart Chapel in Mobile on Sunday at noon He will speak on the content of the message and urge readier aid from members of the association in Bend pate ie 5 spent consider a time road will tell members of iac
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J. H. Jones
Stewart Chapel
Bend Pate
Iac
New Rules in Russia Prompt Rising Interest in Provisional Government
In wartime dispatches, observers note growing concern over Russia's political scene as radicals push for change. The provisional government gains power with leaders like M. Guehkoff taking key roles, while Britain presses German forces on the Western front.
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New York
Russia
Trograd Provisional Coores
Council Crisis Shapes Armistice Talks Shadowed by Dissent
Fragmentary notes describe a power struggle between soldiers delegates and the council over foreign policy, with threats to dissolve the council and claims to direct state control. A cabinet censorship and the forceful stance on armed forces loom as key issues, amid potential resignation by M. Guchkoff.
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Neous Kamen
Ertograd
Council of We
No Armistice Sought by Council In Petrograd Report
The semi official news agency reports that the council has not called for an armistice. It states the council is drafting an appeal to soldiers and workmen to continue the fight and reject any separate peace with the enemy.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Today
Army Bill Conferees to Meet This Afternoon
Army war bill conferees plan to meet in the afternoon after a quorum forms. The Associated Press reports officials in Washington say the group will convene today to continue discussions on the measures.
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Afternoo
Associated Press
Washington
New Pitcher Morrisette to Join Baltimore Team
Reports say pitcher Morrisette arrives in Baltimore intended to join the team. He is described as a spitball hurler with potential to pitch several days after arrival. Umpire Scott and Chest worked behind him in the International League and regard him as a good hurler.
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Morrisette
Baltimore
International
Frank T. Parkers
Risette
Scott
Chest
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C. C. Gewin
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Whatley
McFadyen
Bolton
Cedar Point
Codennelles
Tevine
Dawes
Lock Williams
Fred Williams
John Reid
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