Mobile club franchise to remain in Mobile
The Mobile Baseball Association announces the Mobile club franchise will stay in Mobile and be operated by current owners. A new manager and players will be secured, with a new leader arriving Saturday to boost the team to a high-class standard and draw public support for a big welcome. President Harry T. Inge says efforts have cost over 200 in telegrams as they pursue capable players.
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Mobile Baseball Association
Harry T. Inge
Shepherd
Ghauettte
Adama
Thomas Wakins
Nt Inge
Mobile
R. H. Baugh
Southern Association
R. H
T. Inge
Association
North Side Church Plans Tabernacle and New Building
The North Side Baptist Church begins erecting a tabernacle on Ward Place between Conception and Joachim streets and plans a new church building this year. When finished the tabernacle will serve as a Sunday school room with Mr. D. H. Green to occupy the pulpit on Sunday morning.
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North Side
Smith Enjoined From Selling Liquor By Court
Wallace Smith appeared before Presiding Judge Old Berney in a rule to show cause for making a temporary injunction permanent. The court ruled against him. Smith is permanently enjoined from engaging in the liquor business as witnesses for the State Solicitor N R Clarke established violations of liquor laws.
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Wallace Smith
Old Berney
Circuit Court
Smith
Rene
N. R. Clarke
First Peach of the Year Reported From Pine Hill
The News Item notes a peach grown on R B Doak's Pine Hill place as the first fruit of the year. Patrolman A M Southal delivered the fruit to The News office, countering claims that cool snaps stunted fruit territory. Doak reports his orchard is producing more fruit than ever, maintaining usual high standards.
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R. BE. Doak
Pine Hill
Spain to Germany after sinking of Spanish steamer Patrico
Madrid reports an extraordinary cabinet meeting after the Patrico sinking. The crew was saved with one wounded, and a new, energetic note to Germany is anticipated. A clash between Franco and German sympathizers erupted over Spain's note and Germany's reply to the San Leandro sinking.
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Madras
Paris
Germany
San Leandro
British Aid to Italian Army in Ongoing Offensive
London May 18 British heavy artillery batteries are co operating with the Italian army in the drive against Austrians on the Julian Alps, according to an Associated Press dispatch issued this afternoon.
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London
Austro-Hungarian Prisoners Counted in Italian Offensive
Italian war department reports 6,432 Austro-Hungarian prisoners taken as Italians push on the Julian front. Official dispatch notes artillery activity from Tol mirror to the sea and repulsals of Austro-Hungarian assaults south of Grazigna.
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Rome
London
Julian Front
Italian War
German forces claim evacuation of ruins at Bullecourt
Berlin reports via London that the German army says the ruins of the former village of Bullecourt were evacuated yesterday.
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Associated Press
Berlin
London
Germany
Bullecourt
Strategic Retreat Plan of Hindenburg Speculated
New York May 17. British forces hold Bulle Court near Queant and surround Quent while reports suggest Field Marshal von Hindenburg considers a strategic retreat. German positions behind the lines burn towns as British artillery tightens its grip on the switch line.
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New York
Associated Press War Review
Bullecourt
Drocourt
Builecourt
Queant
Quent
French Repulse More German Assaults
An Associated Press dispatch reports several severe German assaults near Craonne repulsed as French reconnaissance parties penetrate German lines in Lorraine. The official statement notes continued French counteraction and movement in the region.
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Craonne
En An Lorraine
Russian files papers for new citizenship in federal district
In the federal district this afternoon Harry Paley a native of Serer Russia filed his application for citizenship. He says he has lived in this country since July 24 1901.
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Federal District
Harry Paley
Serer
Russia
Weather Forecast Alabama Weekend Outlook
Washington reports a forecast for Alabama with fair conditions Saturday and Sunday. The southern sections may see unsettled weather with fair to partly cloudy skies in other areas.
Armistice Rumor Circulates On Russia Central Powers Talks
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam says The Hague reports a truce between Russia and the Central powers is being arranged due to Petrograd political changes. The rumor is described as German in origin and unconfirmed.
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Amsterdam
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Hague
Russia
Petrograd
Geramn
Indications on Russian government crisis remain unsettled
Reports from New York on May 17 say a coalition government in Russia appeared settled but not final. Dispatches hint at possible central powers Russia talks, yet Petrograd signals deny such assumptions, stressing continued allied unity as a key feature of the new regime.
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New York
Associated ‘Press
Russia
Beograd
Thia
Coalition Cabinet Formed In Petrograd After Crisis
Petrograd reports that a coalition cabinet has been formed following days of ministerial crisis. Official statements indicate six Socialists are included and the new government will follow the agreed lines of action among the socialist groups and so on.
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Solist
Peasants Congress Assembles in Petrograd
A 569 delegate congress representing Russian peasants gathers in Petrograd. The program aims to crystallize peasant views on national questions, emphasize duties that accompany new freedoms, and address interests of the peasantry amid postwar reforms and French munitions support.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Russia
M. Thomas
Minister assures munition supply at cabinet conference
Shingaroff, agriculture minister, told generals at a cabinet meeting that munitions were assured in quantity. The conference with Gen Alexieff and other officers discussed the army's stock and readiness.
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Petrograd
I Shingaroff
Gen- Alexieff
Leaders Withdraw Frontline Commanders After Fegrad Meeting
Soviet leaders announce that after a meeting in Petrograd commanders in chief from all fronts except Caucanis, Eloff, and Gurke have withdrawn. Reports also indicate Niaraer resignations following the talks.
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Mupeciated Press
London
Fetrograd
Caucanis
Eloff
Gurke
Niaraer
Daily Question Box Answers Reader Inquiries
The News Item explains its Daily Question Box serves readers by collecting questions and providing information in the editorial page. It notes the feature's popularity and usefulness for unanswered reader inquiries.
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News-Item
Draft bill voted out of force after war ends
May 18. Senate and House completed a congressionally perfected army bill and sent it to President Wilson. An amendment by Senator Smith of Georgia narrowed conscription to the duration of the war, opposing previous plans to maintain a standing postwar army.
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Degent
Wilson
Senate
Smith
Georgia
Presbyterian General Assembly Charts Committees in Birmingham
The fifty seventh general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States opened in Birmingham with committee appointments. A cablegram from Dr George Adam Smith of the United Church of Scotland welcomed the alliance for justice freedom and peace. Membership rose by 19 647 through confession of faith, totaling 388 651, not counting transfer certificates.
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Ala
Ite
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General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
United States
George Adam Smith
Unitedse Church of Scotland
Alliance For Justice, Freedom, and Peace
Committee On Foreign Correspondence
Assembly
Presbyterian Union Prospects Uncertain
The 198th church in the United States opened its second day in Dallas with uncertain prospects for reuniting the Northern and Southern factions. Leaders said the proposal would likely come as a resolution during the day.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
198Th General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church In the
United States of America
Torth
South
Gleason May Join the Gulls from Pittsburgh
Mobile club looks to strengthen its lineup as Gleason from Pittsburgh may join the Gulls. In today’s game against Memphis catcher Dave Griffith shifts to third base while Allen covers center field Myers right field and Reed left field. A third baseman is to be secured immediately, with Gleason a possible addition from Pittsburgh.
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Memphis
Dave Griffith
Allen
Myers
Reed
Gleason
Pittsburgh
Balfour to Visit the South Tomorrow
Foreign Minister and a large mission party will travel by special train from Washington to Richmond tomorrow to pay courtesy calls in the Confederacy and return the same day.
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Associated Press
Washington
Richmond
Confederacy
London's Conjurer Dies at 78 After Half Century Fame
The London conjurer known as Mittson, famed since the Buckingham Palace era, dies at 78. Shrouded in mystery, he entertained crowd at Westminster and beyond for decades.
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Oir
Maskelyne
Engel Attader Mittson
Westminster
Buckingham Palace
Congress Narrowly Supports Retroactive Tax Provision
The House, by 123 to 54, refused to strike the retroactive tax section in the war tax bill, aiming at one third of last year’s income tax. Debate shifts to excess profits tax, with Dill’s proposal to publish all income tax returns defeated. The measure expands income tax to 25 percent on higher incomes, adding about 66 million dollars in revenue. McAdoo’s estimates remain unboosted.
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House
Washington
House Today
Senate
Pairchild
New York
Dill
Tadeo
Kitchin
McAdoo
Mercury Gradually Climbs in Mobile Weather Update
The Mobile area sees a steady rise in temperatures with yesterday's high near 81 and low 61. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight through Sunday with light to moderate south winds. River levels on the Tombigbee expected to fall. Alabama River little changed. Cotton Region Bulletin notes normal temps except 6 to 10 degrees above normal in the northwest.
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Mobile
Alabama
Cotton Region
Belt
Two Recruits Sent from City for Army Exam
Sergeant J. Maguire sent Albert E. Crosby of Atmore and Orber L. Schmitz of Grand Bay to Birmingham for medical examination and assignment. Mobile ranked fourth in state army recruiting in the first ten days of the month, per Captain H. J. McKenney. The Alabama district reports twenty-two recruits from the station.
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J. Maguire
Birmingham
Albert E. Crosby
Atmore
Orber L. Schmitz
Grand Bay
Mobile
H. J. McKenney
Alabama
Alican
Peace Day Observed With Patriotic School Programs
Peace Day was celebrated in Mobile public schools with patriotic demonstrations. Letters highlighted The Hague Conference anniversary and urged students to support food production and national efforts to end the war and achieve world peace.
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Mobile
Hague
Honduras Breaks Off With German Nation
The Honduran government announces a severed diplomatic tie with Germany following similar moves by Guatemala. Officials cite shifting regional alignment and concerns over German involvement. The decision marks a notable turn in Central American diplomacy amid growing tensions.
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Washington
Honduras
Germany
Guate
WITTE AND KAISER SECRET PACT REVEALED
The Moscow newspaper reports a long alleged secret treaty between Kaiser and Emperor Nicholas aimed at France. Count Witte allegedly uncovered it in 1906 during Russia Japan peace talks and warned the Kaiser to cancel the Port Arthur accord or face opposition.
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Paris
Mayern
Kaiser
Emperor Nicholas
France
Moscow
Uaskoye Slovo
Count Witte
Russia
Japan
Portsmouth
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Portamouth
Witte
B. Glinsky
Historique
Nichola Vity
Government plans large wartime loan to allies
The text notes the administration aims to advance up to 000,000,000 dollars to the allies before July 1, with 670,000,000 already paid. It mentions certificates issued to banks and the policy to maximize holdings, with payments at least 60 percent of subscription obligations. Secretary McAdoo signals this financing approach.
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McAdoo
New York Reserve Bank Seeks 200 Million Treasury Certificates
Announcement from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York states a request has been made to receive subscriptions for an additional issue of 200 million dollars in treasury certificates of indebtedness.
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Associated Press
New York
Oe Reserve Bank of New York
Treasury
Bodden Interests of Mobile Incorporated Forms Filed
The Whitney & Bodden Shippt Company and the Whitten Brokerage Company filed incorporation papers in probate court. Capitalization totals are 30000 and 6000 respectively. Whitney Bodden and others listed as incorporators plan shipping and brokerage activities out of Mobile.
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Bodden Interests OF Mobile Incorporated
Whitney & Bodden Shippt Company
Whitten Brokerage Company
Mobile
Edward l L. Whitney
Lester A. Bodden
C. 8. Bodden
W. H. Bodden
R. K. Bodden
Navy Recruits Sought With New Posters
The Navy issues a striking recruiting poster titled The Navy Needs You Do Not Read American History Make It. Designed by James Montgomery Flagg, the image features Columbia the sea and Uncle Sam as a backdrop with a young man beckoning another to join the service.
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Navy
Mobile
Navy Recruiting Department
James Montgomery Flagg
Columbia
Sam
McAn
Jackie
Ambassador Morgan Returns to Rio de Janeiro
The ambassador named Morgan resumes duties in Rio de Janeiro after a stay at the dockside for a sea incident. Officials from the American Chamber report on the situation and ongoing discussions with Brazilian authorities.
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Ambassador Morgan
Rio Janeiro
Associated
Cpare
Unites Oat Mae
Braz
American Chamber of
Wilson Signs Army Bill Approval Ahead of Proclamation
President Wilson to sign the army bill after Vice Marshall and Speaker seal the measure. The War Department moves to raise an army by selective conscription for men aged 21 to 30. Senate and House conference report approved. Roosevelt debated vigorously in the Senate amid defense from supporters.
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Marshall
Cla
White House
Mac
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House
Senate
Roosevelt
Hiram Johnson
Wilson -Will
Rotary Club To Elect Officers In Mobile Meeting
The Rotary Club of Mobile will hold its annual meeting at 7 o clock in the morning to elect officers for the upcoming year. The gathering is set to determine leadership and club direction.
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Hhe Club of Mobile
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