Cabinet crisis settled in Petrograd with socialists in new cabinet
May 17 report from Petrograd via London says the cabinet crisis is settled. A declaration of government policy was accepted by the council of workmen and soldiers delegates with slight alterations and signed at midnight. Socialists and soldiers joined the cabinet reorganization, with ministers named for agriculture labor and other duties.
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Petrograd
London
Council of Workmen’s and Soldiers
M. Tchernoff
Agriculture
M. Skobeleff
Council of Workmen's
Soldiers
Labor
Generals Arrive in Petrograd for War Ministry Coalition
Generals Alexieff Dragomiroff Gurko and Brussiloff reach Petrograd to discuss forming a coalition ministry to restore army discipline and fighting spirit. They favor appointing M. Kerensky as minister of war, believed to be popular with soldiers. Rumors swirl that General eff has resigned as commander in chief or that resignation is imminent.
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Ace
Associated Press
Retrograd
London
Alexieff
Dragomiroff
Gurko
Brussiloff
Petrograd
M. Kerensky
Eff
Russian cabinet crisis settles with new ministerial appointments
After an all day discussion between the cabinet and delegates from the council of soldiers and workers the ministers were adjusted at a late hour and definite ministerial appointments were made. The Constitutional Democratic party which controls the government is cited as backing the changes.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Council of Soldiers and Workmen
Constitutional Democratic Party
Wheat prices fall sharply amid entente expectations
Wheat prices dropped up to 16 cents per bushel amid hopes entente governments would recycle future deliveries. July futures ranged from 2.14 to 2.22 dollars, with nearby oats easing alongside wheat as trading fluctuated before steadying near the session highs. Civil market chatter referenced stockyard concerns and supply expectations.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States
War Budget Measure Near Passage
Washington May 17 The storm of criticism aimed at executive departments during Senate scrutiny of the 3.39 billion dollar war bill eased as leaders reported progress toward final passage. The measure covers funding for the wartime agencies and operations, with approvals anticipated after debate.
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Washington
Senate
Mobile's Most Pressing Need
Dr. Chas. B. Howard proposes a sidewalk etiquette rule for Mobile pedestrians. People should walk on the right, slow walkers near the curb, and fast walkers near the center or building side to ease passing without jostling. He calls this the city's most pressing need.
Mail Seeks to Ban Liquor Order Mails in Alabama
Alabama readers learn of a federal rule barring advertising liquor orders by mail. Postmaster General Burleson issues the bulletin. violators face up to 1000 dollars fine or imprisonment. The order effects Alabama now and expands to twenty six other states, with incomplete data on four states at issuance.
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New Post Office
Alabama
J. Blocker Thornton
A. S. Burleson
Washington, D. C
Thornton
Uniform Rank Will Observe Anniversary
Company C 123rd Regiment Uniform Rank of Maple Camp W O W will celebrate its third anniversary this evening at 710 Elmira Street. Arrangements committee had not finished the program but promises an entertaining evening with vocal and instrumental selections by Mobilian performers.
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123Rd Regiment
Maple Camp
Elmira Street
Chattanoogaan heads Southern Surgeons in meeting adjournment
Chat tanoogan C Holtzclaw elected to succeed Dr A R Sands as president of the Association of Surgeons of the Southern Railway meeting in Jacksonville Florida after two days of sessions. New Orleans named as next meeting place.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
C. Holtzclaw
Chattanooga
A. R. Sands
Washington, D. C
Association of Surgeons of the Southern Railway
New Orleans
Special Service at All Saints Church Tonight
A special service will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church on the corner of Ann and Government streets tonight at 7 o clock, attended by Mobile Commandery of Knights Templar and others invited.
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All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Ann and
Government Streets
Mobile
Commandery of
Knights Templar
Weather Summary from Washington May Seventeen
A weather report from Washington notes incoming conditions for the region. The Associated Press dispatch outlines temperature trends, precipitation likelihood, and wind patterns expected in the near term.
Southeast gets bulk of Camp Washington placements
The war department assigns the main army training camps to the new Southeastern department under Major General Wood. Twelve of thirty-two camps will be in Wood's department, affecting transportation, water, and land availability as sites are chosen.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army
War Department
Southeastern Department
Wood
General Wood
Pee Pgh Srt
Counties Approve Local School Tax Boost in Alabama
Limestone Etowah Shelby Montgomery counties vote three mills for public school purposes. Talla dega did not report yet. Twenty counties have levied local school taxes since the amendment’s adoption. Marshall and DeKalb have rejected. Covington Randolph Morgan Henry counties have or will vote next.
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Montgomery
Ala
Ate
Elby Cou
Buly
State Department of Education
Talladega
Marshall
DeKalb
Covington
Randolph
Morgan
Henry County
South's Presbytery Opens in Birmingham
The fifty seventh general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church convened in Birmingham Alabama at 11 am with about 550 commissioners from 86 presbyteries across 16 synods. Rev C W Grafton D D retired moderator delivered the opening sermon. after communion the afternoon session moved to elect officers.
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Birmingham
Ala
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church In
United States
Southern Presbyterian Church
C. W. Grafton
D. D
Grafton
Presbytery of
Mississippi
Union Church
Government would use price power to curb corners
Secretary Houston said a future food price power would be targeted to stop cornering and extortion in individual cases. The Senate agriculture committee and a House subcommittee were chosen by Senator Gore to push food control legislation, with Senators Smith of South Carolina, Smith of Georgia, Kenyon of Iowa and Page of Vermont named to act.
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Associated Press
Houston
Congress
Senate Agricult Committee
Iman Gore
House
Gga
Smith
South Carolina
Georgia
Kenyon
Iowa
Page
Vermont
Dr C A Mohr Takes Charge Of Aid Class
Charlies A Mohr city health officer will lead hygiene and sanitation instruction in the Red Cross first aid class at the YMCA Friday evening. Announcement came from F O Immier educational director of the organization.
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C. A. Mohr
Charlies A. Mohr
City Health Shea
Red Cross
F. O. Immier
American Ship Hilonian Sunk Off Genoa Loss of Four Crew
The unarmed American steamship Hilonian, 2921 tons gross, bound from New York to Genoa with cargo, was torpedoed and sunk off Genoa. Four crew members died, including 18 American citizens among a 39 crew. Captain H. H. Williams commanded. Also reported: British steamer Harpagus torpedoed, 5866 tons, sailing New York to Le Havre via France.
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Pork Press
New York
Hilonian
Genoa
Italy
Universal Transportation Company
H. H. Williams
Pyonic
Harpagus
J. W. Elwell & Co
Les
France
Memphis Sheriff Survives Mob After Murder Case
Sheriff M. G. Tate and three deputies were reportedly seized by a crowd last night while pursuing Ell Pergon in connection with the murder of Antoinette Rappal. The party returned to Memphis with the sheriff’s car, offering no details on his whereabouts amid rumors he fled toward Nashville.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
M. G. Tate
Ell Pergon
Antoinette Rappal
Arlington
Hickory
Withe
Tate
Nashville
Shelby County
Lyfiching
Persons Lodged in Nashville Jail
Ell Persons, the negro charged with the murder of Antionette Rappal in Shelby County, is in the Nashville jail after being brought back from Springfield where a mob was rumored to form. The jail is guarded and troops could be rushed there if needed.
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Nashville
Tenn
Hegro
Antionette Rappal
Shelby County
Springfield
West Tennessee
Tate
Sugar leader Charrles Farwell dies in New Orleans
Charrles A. Farwell head of Mil liken & Farwell and a leading Southern sugar industry figure died at his New Orleans home after a month illness. Born in Maine about fifty seven years ago he moved to New Orleans young. He was nephew of philanthropist Deborah Milliken and inherited much of her estate. Farwell led a Washington committee on planters and served as president of the Growers' Association for years.
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New Orleans
Reichstag Adjourns Until July Fifth
Amsterdam May 17 The reichstag adjourned until July 5 The Social Democratic deputies voted against the military and other budgets with both factions uniting in opposition.
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Associated Press
Amsterday
London
Reichstag
Social Democratic
Captain Rene Doumer Reportedly Shot Down
Amsterdam May 17. The Telegraaf quotes a German newspaper report that Captain Rene Doumer famed French airman and son of Paul Doumer was shot down behind German lines and killed after being listed as missing.
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Amsterdam
London
The
Telegraaf
Rene Doumer
Paul Doumer
Chamber of Deputies
Lyons Leatherbury Return From Salome Trip
City Commissioner Pat J. Lyons and Mr. George S. Leatherbury returned to Mobile late Wednesday afternoon after a brief business trip to Salome.
Franchise May Stay Here After South Association Conference
After a four hour meeting President R H Baugh announced the Mobile franchise likely will not be forfeited as Memphis Tennessee and Atlanta figures agreed to aid Mobile. He scheduled a league directors meeting in Mobile to decide the final course while Manager Matty McIntyre remains in charge until then.
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R. H. Baugh
Southernation of Baseball Clubs
Mobile
Messrs
Thomas Watkins
Memphis
T. K. Jackson
Matty McIntyre
Baughe
Mobis
Gulf City
Steels
Watkins
Frank
Heinemann
A. J. Heinemann
New Orleans Association
St Louis Live Stock Market Report May 17
Receipts total 8 500 cattle and pigs with steady market. Pigs selling from 9 75 to 14 25 per cwt and light hogs around 16 40 to 16 50. Cattle receipts 1 700 head with native beef steers 5 50 to 13 00, yearling steers and heifers 8 26 to 12 00, cows 6 00 to 11 00, stockers 6 saa to 10 00, veal calves 14 00 to 16 90.
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ST. Louis
Breitenstein Next Manager of Gulls Likely for Mobile
The Mobile club faces a Saturday league directors meeting to settle its manager. Umpire Theodore Breitenstein of the Southern League reportedly would arrive as pilot with backing from Frank, Helienemann, and the league president. McIntyre says he will stay through five days notice but plans to resign afterward as President Inge says the club cannot continue and President Baugh has been summoned to Mobile.
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Theodore Breitenstein
Mobile
Breitenstein
Frank
Helienemann
McIntyre
Inge
Baugh
Mobile approves gulf coast fair grounds deal after split vote
City commission closed purchase of Gulf Coast Fair Association land and buildings in Mobile. Mayor Pillans opposed, saying terms grant ten year use of track and imply a $15,000 city loan. Commissioners Lyons and Schwarz supported the deal, noting a $15,000 loan secured by three notes.
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Gulf Coast Fair Association
Aee
Pillans Gontencng
Arlington Park
Fair Association
City Commission
Pat J. Yons
Mobile
Yons
Ieee
Harry T. Inge
Frank Barry
Fair Elation
Hamburg Gas Outage Due to Coal Shortage
Copenhagen May 11 Hamburg is without gas except a limited supply for essential institutions. Most restaurants and cafes are closed or operate by dim lamps. Streets are dark and many households rely on candles.
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Copenhagen
Lonton
Hamburg
Navy rejects Queenstown clothing claim in war zone dispatch
Washington officials today disputed Queenstown's statement that American destroyer crews sent to the war zone were inadequately clothed. Navy aides said all men had woolen underwear uniforms capes socks jerseys heavy pea jackets sea boots oilskins and many received extra lambs wool jackets before sailing. The department has contracted new winter outfits for possible future deployments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy
Queenstown
Croton futures open steady amid weather, crop hopes
New York May 17 Croton futures opened steady with May at 20.03 July 19.90 October 19.41 December 19.50 and January 19.50. Scattered selling followed the favorable weather map and crop reports. A stronger stock market tone may have encouraged some Wall Street buying as early trade eased back from morning highs.
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New York
Croton
Memnet Skeet Peekeaies Crete
Wall Street
German French Fronts Suffer Heavy Losses in Six Assaults
Paris reports six German French line assaults with heavy losses. An official war office statement says three attacks occurred north of Molin de Laffaux and three northeast of Braye en Layon.
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Associated Pres
Paris
War Office
Molin de Laffaux
Braye En Layonnoi
British progress near Bullecourt reported
London reports further advances by British forces near the village of Bullecourt with troops reaching the outskirts as the War Office states this morning.
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Associated Press
London
Bullecourt
War Office
Entry Used to Regain Ground in a Close Match
The report notes an effort to regain footing using every ounce of strength. Specifics on teams, scores, or locations are not provided in the readable text.
Italian Offensive Advances Near Triest Across Corso Plateau
Italian forces press a spring offensive against Austrian positions near Triest with a flanking move toward the Corso plateau. Allied actions continue in initial stages, while terrain and weather hinder full assessment of results.
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Austria
Italy
Triest
Asin
Cadorna
Corso
Nature
Charleston Welcomes General Wood at Patriotism Parade
Hundreds of buildings display national colors as Charleston, C. May 8, 1920s era, prepares for a grand welcoming celebration for Major General Leonard A. Wood who has taken command of the southeastern department. Officials estimate thousands will join the parade with participation from fraternal, religious, and civic groups and a banquet to honor the general and his staff.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Leonard A. Wood
Char
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