Mobile 81st Wildcat division ships home from Brest
The 81st Wildcat division, heavily staffed with Mobile men, has begun returning from France. Three battleships the South Carolina Missouri and Minnesota carried units from the division from Brest, with Homeward movement expected over the next two weeks. Dozens of Mobile draftees join the ranks, while many with the unit have already arrived home or remained in service.
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81St
Wildcat
Associated Press
Brest
South Carolina
Missouri
Minesota
Mobile
Iris
France
Herndon Smith
James Gray
James Sarron
Is Ellis
John Ebbecke
James Rapier
Albert Treadway
John Mosander
W. W. Boyles
Starke Moore
Ohn White
Charles G. Bitzer
Harry Iler
Lee Allen
Jim Cahill
Walter Tay
Gus Stroecker
Joseph Rehm
Thomas Jt
William Rickert
Thomas Washue
John Rolston
Willie Fowler
Bob” Harrington
Richard Dahlgren
Napoleon YY
John McDonald
Pete Werneth
Key Co. Day
Port Committee Formed to Push State Aid for Harbor
A 25 member Mobile group led by W H Reynolds, president of the Chamber of Commerce, is appointed by A G Ward of the State Harbor Commission to campaign for amending the state constitution to allow Mobile harbor improvements. The list includes George Cowles Albert P Bush J B Dortch Henry Hall Alfred Staples Ernest Ladd and others. The campaign targets Section 93 prohibiting state funds for internal improvements.
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Mobile
W. H. Reynolds
Chamber of Commercce
A. G., Ward
State Harbor, Commission
Ward
Messrs
W .H Reynolds
George Cowles
Albert P. Bush
J. B. Dortch
Henry Hall
Alfred L. Staples
Ernest F. Ladd
Henry Hall Clark
William Need Son
Sidney Lyons
Elliott G. Rickardy
Lee J. Zimmern
Henry Hess
Paul Danner
James R. Hagan
Spencer Talmadge
Stewart A. le Blanc
H. P Crock
American NC-4 crosses Atlantic in historic long flight
The NC-4 seaplane completed its Atlantic crossing, landing in Newfoundland after a 9 hour 43 minute flight from Portugal, praised for naval achievement. Decorated pilot and crew receive Grand Cross honors as Lisbon notes the mission showcased American aviation progress and transatlantic capabilities.
Sourt Hears Story Of Motor Car Smash
In recorder court H L Preston of 2 Tuttle and H L Oberkirch of 50 Tuttle were discharged after police found no cause for criminal action in a collision on Franklin Street. Preston’s car moved south and struck Oberkirch’s eastbound car as Mrs Oberkirch and others rode in it. injuries were slight to Mrs Oberkirch, while Preston’s passengers suffered minor injuries.
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H. L. Preston
Tuttle
H. L. Oberkirch
Recorder’s Court
Pres
Franklin Street
Walts
Oberkirch
Franka Cont
Feda
Eupants
Preston
Seyverenh i
Sailor Isubordination Charged in High Seas Case
Madeson seaman on the steamer ies is charged in a warrant issued Tuesday by Captain William inz with inclination on the high seas. He has not been taken before the U S mar office to answer the allegation and is confined in the U S Hospital by order of officials due to contagious disease. His attorney Mr Howard filed libel against the Mu for 5000 alleging wrongful imprisonment. The vessel's owners have not yet appeared in U S district court.
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Madeson
Ies
William Inz
U. S. Mar
Wib
U. S
Com
Howard
U. S. District Court
Oldiers Coming Home Week Totals Reported
The report notes 54 519 returned in the Oldiers Coming Home Week, raising the overall total to 966. Army strength stands at 1 510 523 with 840 091 in Europe 170 311 at sea en route and 464 795 in the United States. Fort News reports arrivals from Brest via transport and cruiser at Paula Bordeaux with units including the 86th division and Battery C noted.
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Europe
United States
Fort News
Rt Cronkhite
Brest
Field Artillery Brigade
86Th Division
Huntington
Paula
Bordeaux
Fiy
Alabama Harbor Commission backs state waterways plan
The Alabama Harbor Commission campaigns in favor of a comprehensive state waterways plan coordinating inland and Mobile harbor facilities. New York engineer William Donnelly is engaged to identify needed facilities and potential resources, with a program to be presented to the legislature when it reconvenes in July.
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Alabama Harbor Commission
Mobile
William Donnelly
New York
Cargo Assembled Against Arrival Of Liverpool Ship
The United States Shipping Board has diverted one Mobile vessel to carry cotton to Liverpool. The Alabama delegation and local shippers press for more cargoes and expect additional vessels to be brought in. Congressmen report one steel vessel will be sent to Mobile soon to transport cotton, with details pending. Local workers stay in touch with Washington as ships and cargoes are organized.
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United States Sninems Board
Liverpool
Shippers’ Committee
Alabama
Washin
Wales
Mobile
Washington
Om Chamber of Commerce
McDuffie
Shipping Board
M ‘S
Dauplin Street
Gores
Wnica
Gaiv Sones
Gto
New Orleans
Pen
Dauphin Street
Comma
J. la Nélison
Uncle Sam
Jackies
Harwich
England
United States
Azores
Ae Oe
Flanders
Tropics
Panama Canal
Pacific Coast
San Pedro
Ee Samex
Democratic National Committee Maps Campaign Plans for 1920
The Democratic National Committee met in Chicago for a two day session to map organizational plans for the 1920 campaign. Representatives from states attended or sent proxies as Homer Cummins prepared to begin a Westward tour to communicate in the western states.
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Democratic National Committee
Associated Press
Chicago
Apuins Monte
Homer
Cummins
West
Mississippi
Soee
Nicaraguan Forces and Costa Rican Troops in Diplomatic Row
Associated Press reports Nicaragua accuses Costa Rican troops of provocation in a statement from the Nicaraguan legation. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Associated Press
May Pees
Weather Forecast for Alabama Mississippi Tonight
The weather page notes cloudy skies across Alabama and Mississippi with local showers tonight and Thursday. Warming trend not indicated. Expect cooler overnight temperatures and scattered showers in coastal regions. Strong winds not anticipated.
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Washington
Mt May
Opieceeagt
Alabama
Miasteaippi
Concrete Plant Worker Dies in Yard at Mobile
John C. Porter aged 50 a patternmaker at Fred T. Ley & Company concrete shipyard died shortly before 8 am after collapsing in the yard. He was taken to the plant hospital but died. Porter resided at Spring Hill Avenue and Grand Boulevard and is survived by his widow and several children.
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John C. Porter
Fred T. Ley & Company
Rem
W. Ho
Roche & Burke
Memorial favored over Carnegie plan for library funding
The Mobile Memorial Library Association advisory council voted against Carnegie aid and approved raising funds by popular subscription. Rev. J. W. Phillips was named chair of a special committee to meet Friday to discuss further organization with members Mrs. Rhett Goode Mrs. James R and others.
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Mobile Memorial Library Association
Cawthon Hotel
Counci
Carnegie Aid
J. W. Phillips
First Baptist Church
Rhett Goode
James R
Matt Mahomer
Leo M. m
Henry Benhardt
Road Table Club Discusses New Definition of Honesty
The Road Table Club meets Tuesday night in the YMCA building. Mr. E. G. proposes the question Do We Need a New Definition of Honesty, aiming to broaden traditional notions and take cognizance of modern ideas.
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Road Table Club
E. G
Ator Iy
Harbor Board to Examine Four Pilots in Mobile
The Harbor Board will examine four pilots of Mobile Bay on Thursday morning at 10:30 in the State Harbor Commission rooms in the Bank of Mobile building. Captain Denny Smith will conduct the examination with appointed examiners Cal Herr Murray and O. B. inte tain 0. B.
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Mobile Bey
State Harbor Commission
Bank of Mobile
Denny Smith
Oe Theticants
Cal
Herr Murray
Germans Seek 13 Billion Mark Offset in Reparations
Paris Versailles reports indicate Germany will demand a counter claim near 13 billion marks to offset Allied reparations. Berlin and Paris hints suggest Germany will push a peace basis tied to Wilson's fourteen points and past Allied assurances. Washington notes no official word yet as the peace delegation nears the deadline.
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Associated Press
Versailles
Sioe
Washington
Germany
Eatches
Berlin
Paris
Ilson
Pacey
Actu Ge
Ruth Law Plans Trans Atlantic Flight
Ruth Law intends a trans Atlantic attempt within six weeks. She will fly a Curtiss land plane with two 400 hp Curtiss-Kirkham engines, built for her by Curtiss. James Lamont will be her mechanic and the United States Navy will assist. Law recently returned from the Orient.
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Ezum Chic
Agg
Pat Bor Law
Avia
Trix
Iefore
New York
James Lamont
Curtiss Company
United States Navy
Hhe
Miss Wan
Orient
Mobile nurse from Toul to come home tomorrow
Miss Leah East daughter of Phillip F East 1523 Pine Street will arrive home tomorrow after serving at American base hospital Toul France with the first units of the American expeditionary forces. She is a graduate of the nearby school and was trained as a nurse during her service.
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Leah East
Anidre
Phillip F. RK
Pine Street
Lee
Toul
France
Nee Ary
Relief Effort Expands For Mobile Fire Victims Amid Shelter Needs
Emergency relief officials say only emergency aid is available for fire victims. A plan to erect 65 tents near Conception Street and Augusta prioritizes shelter and clothing while funds are sought for ongoing support. The relief group reports 65 tents already set and more shelters to be added as debris and needs evolve.
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Alexek
Conception Street
Augusta
Hancock
Madleon Pronception In Gibson Firm Details
Headquarters at of Madleon pronception Gibson assisted by Miss Bathe cette nee Pasar continued on page nine.
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of Madleon
Gibson
Federal officials plan inspection of local facilities
Edward Cham director of traffic for the United States Railroad System and H. Noble federal manager from New York will visit Mobile to inspect cement production by R. V. Taylor and examine shipyards, the concrete plant, and Arlington docks. They arrive early tomorrow and tour Chickasaw harbor aboard a government vessel at 8:45 with local officials guiding.
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Edward Cham
United St vi Railroad
Siminintre
W. A. Chell
Noble Federal
New York
New Appy Y Co
Mobile
Emen R. V. Taylor
Moogy Oo
Paseay
Chickasaw
Arlington
J M Molon Sr Dies After Yearlong Illness
J M Molon Sr longtime Confederate veteran and Beloved Mobile coffee and tea businessman dies Wednesday morning at his Mobile home aged 345 South Lafayette after an illness of almost a year. He served in the 37th Mississippi and was a member of Barton Lodge Knights of Pythias. Survived by five children two grandchildren and other relatives.
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Uni
Raphael Semmes
Uyey
South
Lafayette
Cahaba
Als
Selmana
Mobile
Cer Niolon
Niolon
Desire Niolon
A. N. Lawrence
J. W. McKinstry
Birmingham
A. H. Niolon
Meridian
Miss
Nellie Bailey
Vaiden
Atpatenneres
Barton Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Methodist sum lacks but million dollars in Nashville report
May reports from Nashville describe a shortfall in funds for a Methodist project. Associated Bee details indicate a million dollar gap despite earlier subscriptions and efforts.
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Methodist
Associated Bee
Nashville
Tenn
Salvation Drive Nears Finish in County Campaign
Campaigns for the Salvation Army Home Service Fund renew on Thursday as volunteers, led by County Williams, aim to complete the quota. Citizens have contributed 5 762.20 in cash and pledges, but more workers are needed to reach the goal and finish the drive. The appeal urges women to join the effort and support headquarters on St Francis Avenue.
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Sah Army Home Service
Tae
Coun Irice Williams
Brancis
McCall and Powe Freed as Bonds Revoked by Judge
A court proceeding led to the release of Archie McCall and Powe while a judge revoked the bonds. The Recorder D H admitted that one complainant’s testimony could not be corroborated. The case involves a woman and Josephine charged with a trell offense.
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M’call
Powe
Archie »McCall
Corder's Court
D. H. Ing
Trell
Twoman
Josephine
Avery Mc Cc
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