Mobile visit signals Alabama waterways push and rate cuts
Director Edward C Chambers and a U S Railroad Administration and waterways team toured Mobile agreeing to publish Warrior river rates 20 percent below rail rates for general merchandise within days. They planned coal and cargo measures using steel containers on barges with rates effective soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward T. Chambers
Railroad Administration
Waterways Division
Mobile
Warrior River
Alabama
Chambers
Birmingham
Chickasaw Shipbuilding Company
Edward Chambers
Bra Tfts
U. S. Railroad Administration
A. R. Smith
B. L. Winchell
and South
Atlanta
H Noble
New York
T. B. Trimble
Trafc
Inland Waterways
Theodore Brent
New Orleans
Mississippi Warriors Systemen
Tr. de Bardeleben
Settin
Sretary
de Bardeleben
Oint
Mobile Oe
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
W. M. Clemens
Commercial Organization
James Hagan
TWO WAR BORN CRAFT DOCKED HERE ONE BUILT HERE AND ONE BY HUN
Two war born craft moored at the municipal docks this afternoon. One is a captured German submarine UB-88 commanded by Lieut Commander J L Neilson with 65 crew. The other is the Mobile built mine sweeper Bittern commanded by Lt William Bachmann with his crew from New Orleans. Both vessels expected to sail Saturday morning unless UB-88 departs Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sea
William Bachmann
New Orleans
J. L. Neilson
Bittern
Alabama Dry Dockora Shipbuilding Company
American Soldiers Reported Missing in Fire at Coblenz
London dispatch reports missing American soldiers after a fire in a Coblenz district building used as barracks. The alert echoes a prior German report of a Gudwigaheten blaze killing 40 and wounding 100 nearby on the Rhine opposite Mannheim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coblenz
London
Associated Press
Cologne
Exchange Exsraph Company
Eport
Gudwigaheten
Rhine
Mannheim
Berlin
Copenhagen
Landwieee
Warrior Terminal Survey Under Way in Birmingham
Charles I Wood of Washington was hired by the Warrior river development committee to lead surveys and construction planning for river terminals and railway facilities. He opened offices on the eighteenth floor of the Jefferson County Bank building and began reviewing tentative river terminal plans before inspecting the river conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Charles I’, Wood
Washington
Warrior River Development Committee
Jefferson County Bank
Wood
Volanta Pensacola Road Endorsed by Chamber of Commerce
Pensacola Chamber of Commerce endorses the Volanta to Pensacola railroad project with pledges of aid for the Mobile and Pensacola Railway and Avigation Company to raise 35000 dollars. Organizers Barclay H Miller and D Stapleton said the line from Volanta to Lillian spans miles and will connect with Mobile by ferry, crossing Baldwin County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensa
Volanta
Mobile Bay
Ensacola Chamber of Commerce
Ae Mobile and
Pensacola
Ould
Pela
Iolanta
Mobile
Baldwin County
Foley
Ex-Firemen Fined in Police Court
Willis Williams, former city fireman, arraigned for reckless driving after a late night incident. He was fined 150 dollars and costs or ten days in jail. James Underwood also fined 10 dollars for rock driving. Underwood paid his fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Williams
B. Youngblood
James
Wiliams
Underwood
Canadian Soldier Returns From Overseas In Montreal
Private 5 me McSweeney, known as a mobile bhoy, returns to Montreal with the Canadian Engineer Regiment after serving overseas in World War I. He fought in Flanders and helped attack a German platoon despite shrapnel injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me McSweeney
Regis
Montreal
Mac
Flanders
Relief Office to Close Friday for Decoration Day
The central relief headquarters for fire sufferers will close all day Friday due to Decoration Day. The office will reopen Saturday morning at 9 o clock and stay open until 2 o clock.
Relief committee plans permanent rebuilding for fire victims
D Perrin Bestor, chairing the citizens relief committee, cautions that permanent rebuilding will require a dedicated organization with substantial capital. Relief funds exceed 17000 with 25000 needed as rush subsides. A building association suggested to lend money and construct homes with 200000 to 500000 capital. Tent rental and ongoing aid for about fifty applications daily continue near the burned area at Conception and Madison streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Perrin Bestor
Chatterning Hoard
Citizens’ Relief Committee
Althou
Aote
Conception
Madison Streets
Central ‘Committee
Delegates Named to Parley on Cotton
President H. S. Grimbley appoints Cotton Ex age delegates to the World Cotton Conference in New Orleans October 13 14 15 16 about 4500 delegates expected Le Baron Lyons Estes D Baker W J Atkinson S A LeBlanc H G Grimley H H Clarke E D Ledyard A P eet Pe F Ladd J B Harris G N Higley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Grimbley
Cotton Exage
New Orleans
le Baron Lyons
Estes D Baker
W. J. Atkinson
S. A. LeBlanc
H. G. Grimley
H. H. Clarke
E. D. Ledyard
A. P. Eet Pe
F. Ladd
J. B. Harris
G. N. Higley
Boy Libby Hurt In Bicycle Collision At City Streets
Eben Libby 17, Western Trion messenger, sustained a broken right leg and thigh after colliding with an automobile while riding a bicycle at Hamilton and St Francis streets Wednesday night. The car was driven by C D Lisenba who drove the boy to City Hospital and later surrendered at police headquarters on a driving charge. The case will be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben. Libby
Hamilton
St. Francis
C. D. Lisenba
Chee
Lisenba
Decoration Day Exercises at National Cemetery Sunday
Sunday June 1 events planned at the National Cemetery with participation invited from Veterans, Scouts, and Camp Fire Girls. A service honoring veterans will be led by local officials and takes place at Mobile Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cemetery
En Mobile
Cerate
Uncle Bam
Tenentonts
Tain R. EB. Ly. Sr
Scouta Ma
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
Local showers probable tonight and Friday. Not much change in temperature. United States weather service forecast notes humid air across the region with light winds and a chance of afternoon showers in coastal areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Washington
Alabama
Solicitation In Shipyards In Progress In Mobile
soliciting work among shipyard workers in Mobile is not expected to be completed until next Tuesday The Chickasaw employees will also report by then according to a German marine vessel on board a certain unit Salvation Army Home Service Fund drive urged money donors to give directly or via mail with newspaper support praised by Chairman Williams and Mr Illiams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Emoyes
Chickasaw
Sioneline der J. Ll. Neilsen
Ody F
Wiliams
Salvation Army Home Service Fund
Williams
Illiams
Salvation Army Fund Over-Subscribed in New York Drive
New York May 29 The Salvation Army campaign for a home service fund has surpassed early goals with strong support across districts. However the city total remains about 323000 short of the target, risking shortfall before nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Salvation Army
New York Alsoret
Methodist Drives Oversubscribed In Mobile District
District fundraiser reports show Mobile district surpasses its 95 2 5 quota by more than two hundred percent. Total collected $194 447 60 against a $94 5 25 target. Seventy four churches across Mobile county eastern Bald win coast and lower Washington counties participated with most reports in by nightfall of opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Walker
Methodist Ten Rive
Mobile
Mobile County
Baldwin County
Washington Counties
Eben Ae
Whistler Shopkeeper Cleared of Charge
J. M. Green, a Whistler storekeeper, was acquitted in the Interior criminal court on a charge of stealing 150 one gallon cans of molasses. The court found no larceny by Green and suggested the property was taken by another person who purchased it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Green
Whistler
Interior Criminal Court
Torbett
Green
Chamberlain
Green James Williams
W. W. Middleton
Cote
Recorder’s Court
Arlington Dredging to Start Early in June
Dredging work at the Aas pier begins early in June under orders from dock commissioners. The completion of the outer end bulkhead frees the channel and clears the way for warehouse and railroad track construction, which is expected to take eight months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Aas
Painting the Interior of the County Jail
The interior of the county jail is being painted white by a force of prisoners. County Jailor Vance Siecs started the project and oversees the work for orderly execution and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Siecs
Senate Adjourns For Memorial Day Speeches
The senate adjourned to Monday due to many absences for Memorial Day addresses and vacations. Senator Johnson of California asked the state department for a copy of the peace treaty and gave notice he would deliver a prepared address on his resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Nator Johnson
California
State Department
Furnigh
Nator Son
Women Address Nationalist Campaign At Conference
Public problems are considered by women at a conference in Chapel Hill. Speakers include Mrs. [name], discussing social factors and education. Dr. Sam N. College from the United States Treasury spoke on the Nationalist Campaign and Nations’ duties. A session led by Hamilton Holt will cover enforcement and the League of Nations relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agua
Wren
Ne le
Chapel Hill
Sam N. College
United States Treasury Department
Washington
Aeennybacker
Hamilton Holt
League of Nations
Philip N. Moor
Cotton Exchange approves new commission scales for cotton
The Board of Managers approved a plan to set new cotton sale commissions on the New York Cotton Exchange. The proposal would charge 10 dollars per 100 bales below 23.01 cents a pound when the broker is not an exchange member, plus 12.50 per hundred bales for ranges from 23.01 to 25.99 cents. Additional charges apply for larger bales and nonresident members, with a June 9 vote pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Cotton Exchange
Board of Managers
New Engine Arrives for City Fire Department
The city announces a new fire engine with hose equipment arriving this week. Mayor says the machine will be used by the fire department to pump water and aid firefighting efforts. City cost details are not fully disclosed in the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Destroyer Takes Up Position To Assist The NC 4
Adverse weather in Lisbon caused a delay in the NC 4 seaplane start. The destroyer Stockton was set in the English Channel along the expected route and then moved to Brest to provide spares in case of mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Plymouth
Eng
Lisbon
Ingo Land
Stockton
English Channel
Brest
British Plan Great Reception for NC-4 in Plymouth
News dispatches from Plymouth report plans to honor the United States Navy seaplane NC-4 on its approach to England. The craft, under Lt. Cmdr. A. C. Read, is expected to depart Lisbon and aim for England by Memorial Day depending on weather.
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Plymouth
Eng
Associated Press
Bi United
Ian
Englan
Brest
United States
Lisbon
A. C
England
U. &. S. Washin
U. S. &. Prenat
Labdon
Portuguese President Receives US Aviators in Lisbon
In Lisbon on May 3, Towers, Read, and Bellinger were hosted by the Portuguese president, a former admiral. The officers thanked the government for the Grand Cross awards and Lisbon’s council planned a gold medal for the aviators. Local papers praised U S Portuguese friendship and contrasted sea routes with air travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Wedn
Associated Press
Towers
Comm Read
Com Bellinger
Avinors
America
Portugal
der P. N. L
Flight of Navy Plane Remains as the Record
Paris reports confusion over the NC 4 flight distance from Paris to the Azores. Lieutenant Roget allegedly completed the leg but the distance is disputed, with figures ranging from about 1,116 to 1,248 miles. The NC 4’s overall long jump was about 1,380 miles.
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Paris
Moz
Temnas
Roget
Ie Feenen
Hess
Newfoundland
Azores
M. Breguet
Robat
Tresgesey
Horta
NC 4 to be placed in National Museum exhibits
Washington May 29 The NC 4 the first aircraft to cross the Atlantic will likely be housed in the Smithsonian Institution as a premier historic relic. It will join other firsts such as the first heavier than air plane the first steam locomotive and the first cotton gin.
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Washington
Atlantic
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum
Firet
Uantico
Samuel Pierpont
Potomac River
Nley
Potomac
Tse
Ut Teater Focttine
Inmlittery Aviation
Ing Am
Elephant hunt in Massachusetts attracts crowd and escapes
Mass citizens gathered as elephant hunting drew attention today. The big animal broke loose from handlers during prep for the hunt and remained at large, with observers watching as officials tried to recapture it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabblehead
Mass
Pass Through Territory Denied to Mexicans
The U.S. government refused passage for Mexican troops moving through American territory toward Northern Mexico. Officials said protection for American citizens could not be guaranteed as revolutionaries had cut the Juarez Chihuahua road, complicating transit from Arizona New Mexico and Texas.
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Can
ROC
Mexico
Can Cn
Gience
Francisco Villa
Seb Ray
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Juares
Chihuahua
President to Lay Scout Wreath at Suresnes Cemetery
President Wilson will speak in France and lay a wreath on American graves at the Suresnes American Cemetery in tribute to the American dead. The gesture is in behalf of the Boy Scouts of America and follows events planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prees
Suresnes
France
Wilson
Boy Scouts of America
Sergeant Cochran of Gulfport Receives Distinguished Service Cross
The War Department announced the Distinguished Service Cross award for Sergeant William B. Cochran of Gulfport Mississippi who is deceased. Also honored were Lieutenant Charles V. Abernathy of Key West Florida and Corporal Bernard B. Curtis of Baskerville Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
William B. Cochran
Gulfport, Miss
War Department
Charles V. Abernathy
Key West
Fla
Bernard B. Curtis
Baskerville
Rail Workers Vote to Join the Strikers
The Brotherhood of Railway Workers including freight handlers clerks and baggage men voted to join the general strike in Apathy Winnipeg situation shows mixed momentum as some groups vote to walk out while others oppose. A new compromise proposal is hinted at amid ongoing labour actions in Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Calgary
Alberta
Brotherhood of
Winnipeg
Man
Gener
Yeeresee
Victory bonds debut on Exchange at par value
On May 29 in New York the first sale on the New York Stock Exchange of three and three quarter percent Victory bonds occurred with a $1,000 bond trading at par.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory
Associated Press
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Negro aviator killed in Paris shock to Chicago
Reported in Paris on the death of a Chicago aviator of African descent who died from injuries after a blow outside a cafe. The incident occurred near the Foreign Legion Cadets, with details limited and unclear in the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chicago
Foreign Legion
Frank Barrie Wins Decision Over King in Canadian Bout
Canadian middleweight champion Frank Barrie defeats Angoulee see B. Co. Wey 16 in a decision over Australian rival in a renewed title match. Barrie refits with Aus champion in the adtian-Australian ring clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barrie
King
Vangoutee
See
B. Co. Wey
Frank Barriern
Rai
Germans Reply On Peace Terms In Early May Talks
Reports from Berlin and Paris say Germany sent a formal reply on May 7 to Allied peacemakers. The message signals hopes for early conclusions with unresolved questions about reparations and military terms. Several minor German delegates left Paris for Germany to join talks in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sociated Preas
Germany
Luminous Ag
Berlin
Paris
Kantgau
Persion
Anon
Janary
Sramid
Ing
Tima
Italy
Vatican envoy arrives in Paris for first time in modern era
The Vatican delegation led by a papal undersecretary arrived in Paris to discuss church status and meet city leaders. Continued on page seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican
Paris
Retti
Memorial message from President to U.S. people
President Woodrow Wilson sends a memorial message to Americans, honoring those who died in liberation and stressing liberty for the world. He urges remembrance of the sacrifices made by conscientious soldiers who fought in the field of battle and upholds the duty and sacrifices demanded by freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Stainee
Woodrow Wil
Steps Toward Disposal of Surplus Army Meat
The War Department began disposing of a large surplus of cured meat in the United States. About 1,200 municipal hospitals asylums and penal institutions received invitations. Officials from Army purchasing boards and city authorities in New York coordinated the distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Army
Purchasing Board City
New York 1 Board
Noted Divinely Consecration of Bishop Mercer Green
Mercer Green of this city was consecrated bishop coadjutor of the diocese of Mississippi. The ceremony took place as Jackson bishops attended the event in the United States church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Tle
Bishop of the Opal
United States
Atte Mercer Green
Mississippi
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Price Williams
Alice Quill
Government St
Government Street
John Quill
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Quil
F. A. Williard
Giamans
Williard
Williiard
Mrs. Will
Joel W. Goldsby
George Cable
North Lawrence Street
G. J. Flournoy
St. Francis Street
Council of
Fi Ur
Versailles
Volanta - Pensacola
Salvation Army Fund
Methodist
Massachusetts
U.S
Sergeant Cochran
Gulfort
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