Mobile gets first US Shipping Board vessel Naiwa
The United States Shipping Board allocated the Naiwa to Mobile after a protest by Mobile shippers and the Alabama delegation in Washington. Naiwa will arrive June 15 and load cargoes of cotton and lumber for Liverpool. The ship lists 9,248 deadweight tons and is expected to ease Mobile’s cargo bottlenecks as other vessels are sought.
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United States Shipping Board
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United States
Hempstead
Chamber of Commerce Pleads for Employment Bureau Support
The Chamber of Commerce asks Alabama's congressional delegation to restore 12 000 funding for the United Employment Bureau. They warn demobilization increases needs as war ends and urge continued operation through next July.
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Southern State League to Hear Railroad Policy Report
Jacksonville May 30. W Bardner president of the Southern State League calls a special meeting in Atlanta to consider a report on railroad legislation. The report favors a cement policy for railroads, forms of government, and the creation of state commissions with authority over carriers.
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Io Sacksonville
League
Ag Ttee
Gardner Thee
Atlanta
Railroad chief H Smith resigns from head post
Washington May - H Smith national director of railroads for the A T and T resigned effective June 1. The appointment of his successor is noted as Hardin will become director. Smith said he must leave to attend to personal affairs as the agency notes he began railway telegraph operations earlier in his career.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mayak HA. Smith
Pur NAN launches barges in river trade line
In a terse notice the company states it has placed eight barges in the river barge line. The move forms part of expanding the arrior river trade and suggests continued construction and capacity growth for the enterprise.
Port equipment cited as main factor in shipping rates
Washington officials told Mobile leaders that dock facilities, not port distance, determine coal rates. Col R S Thomas said Mobile’s loading and unloading devices are inadequate and require improvements. A conference with coal exporters and Shipping Board officials announced ships would be allocated for export on proven orders, stressing unloading speed over distance.
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Mobile
New York
Cuba
R. S. Thomas
United States
United States Shipping Board
The
Shipping Board
Van
Taylor
Shi Sine’ Board
Committee Hopes To End Relief Work Next Week
The investigating committee notes a drop in fire victim calls and expects emergency relief to finish next week. Some applications still arrive for various help while relief headquarters close for Decoration Day. The relief fund totals $19,700, with E Ladd as chairman and E J Smith as secretary urging chairmen to forward items.
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Rkers
Elf. Ladd
Shemeee
Cigarette Strikers Back 10 Their Work
Havana reports that cigarette factory workers returned to their jobs after more than two months on strike. Some out workers were said to plan to rejoin tomorrow but none of their demands were met. The strike affected tobacco handling and exports as authorities assessed its impact.
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Associated Press
Havana
Sealthy
Ness
Aerial Mail Service Takeoff for Newfoundland
Newfoundland moves toward aerial mail links with the United States and Canada. A London based Imperial Aircraft Company official confirms plans for a rapid air route. The service, if launched, would cut crossing times to about sixteen hours.
Police Officer Suspended for Ten Days
A police officer was suspended for ten days after an official order. The action followed an internal review and was issued by the department head.
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Eo' Haughnessy
D .Ait
Property Sold on Dauphin Street in Cash Deal
The property at 69 Dauphin street on the north side between Water and Bores streets was sold Friday for 8500 dollars in cash. The sale was conducted by Mrs. Lucy Herndon and Rattner.
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Water and
Bores Streets
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Weather forecast brief for Alabama and Saturday
Weather bulletin from Washington dated May 30 notes little change in temperatures across Alabama and nearby regions through Saturday. The sparse wording conveys a steady, mild pattern with no major fronts or storms indicated.
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Alabama
Airplanes to be shipped to United States from France
New York May 30 One thousand Nieuport and 600 Spad airplanes and 1 000 Hispano Suiza and 800 Gnome motors will be shipped to the United States under the terms of a truce between the French government and the United States Liquidation Commission. The planes and motors form part of aviation equipment contracted for abroad by the war department.
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New York
United States
United States Liquidation Commission
War Department
Protection pledge for foreigners at Parral rally fronts Mexican conflict
The manifesto from Parral councils promised protection to foreigners who focus on their business and stay out of politics. It names General Felipe Angeles as provisional president and Villa as secretary of war, with vows to honor constitutional laws and property rights, abolish the death penalty for most crimes, and limit fighting to interior towns as Carranza forces plan campaigns in northern Mexico.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Council of Foore
Parral
Mex
Felipe Angeles
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Dario W. Silva
Villa
Silva
Revolutionary Councils
Carranza
Buenos Aires Newspapers Struck Over Boycotted Store
In Buenos Aires May 30 the publication of newspapers was nearly halted as printers refused to set ads for a boycotted department store. La Nación appeared but did not publish, while other papers joined the strike. President Irigoyen studied mediation to reunite the parties.
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Buenos Aires
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Nacion
Irigoyen
Poles Driven From Rovno By Bolshevists
Report from London dated May 20 notes Poles forced to flee Rovno as Bolshevik forces advance. The dispatch mentions the Poles abandoning positions and retreating with a large quantity of equipment while Bolshevik troops also occupy nearby Alexand.
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Alexand
Immediate Return of Wires Proposed in House Hearings
The May 30 hearings on wire control were presented by Esch before the interstate commerce committee. The proposal seeks immediate restoration of wire communications control under federal oversight.
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Iy Press
Greek Troops Land Near Smyrna on Asian Minor Coast
Greek forces landed yesterday at Aviali on the Asia Minor coast 66 miles northwest of Smyrna. Turkish troops offered only slight opposition which was overcome.
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Paris
Aviali
Asia Minor
Smyrna
NC-4 and NO-4 Seaplanes Update From Portugal to Mondego
May 30 Brest United States steamer George Washington reports NC-4 landed for today and will continue tomorrow while NO-4 made an ineffectual attempt to reach Plymouth. Both seaplanes faced navigation and landing issues in Mondego river near Lisbon as repairs and tides affected progress.
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Brest
United States
George Washington
Tarbell
Mondego River
Associated Press
London
NO-4
Haer
Itney
Lisbon
NC-4
Plymouth
Italian Premier Seeks Adriatic Settlement Details
Vittorio Orlando, Italy's premier, met with President Wilson in Paris for a conference on the Adriatic settlement, which is nearing final form. In Versailles two German notes were handed to the peace secretariat, with translations of counter proposals. The notes cover German property in allied countries and the Turkish public debt and Sao Paulo claim, linked to seized coffee valued around 45 million dollars.
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Associated Press
Paris
Vittorio Orlando
Wilson
Versailles
Sao Paulo
Hamburg
Antwerp
Rio Janeiro
Germany
Mhosia Pas
Allies seek extra time for Austria Poland treaty concessions
At the peace conference the Austrian delegation agreed to a delayed treaty presentation to Amiehad for forty eight hours to allow small powers like Poland Serbia Romania and others more time to consider. A plenary session is planned for Saturday as key clauses remain unsettled and discussions continue on Dalmatian settlements and the status of Zare and Sebenico. Memorial services honor American soldiers in England and France with President Wilson delivering remarks at Suresnes.
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Sebenico
Triest
P ‘Wilson
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Council of Four
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England
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Vesie
Aisne
Moselle
Argonne
Hindenburg Line
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Suresnes
Paris
Paris Pressure on German Proposals Clouds Allied Response
Paris newspapers report allied and associated powers reject German counter proposals. They view them as attempts to avoid war consequences and to restart oral negotiations. Socialist leaders condemn Germany while stressing the ethical burden on the German government for acts of the war.
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Paris
Germany
Coieinett
Choir Singer’s Longtenured Voice Remains in Parish
In Bysham church, veteran singers Grattan Prior and his brother Philip, aged 73 and 27 respectively, are highlighted as longstanding choir members. Despite the years, both are noted for rarely missing a service and still performing a two-note chant they’ve sung for decades.
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Amy Newsomesnterprise Association
Don
May Dieser
Os Church Pa Caets
Flight progress report from Lisbon at 6 24 Gree time
A communist-sounding telegram from Admiral Cummings in Lisbon reports the NC 4’s progress, noting a delay of about four to five hours behind in transmission of news about the flight. The message references timing relative to Washington and confirms the Lisbon dispatch as of morning Lisbon time.
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Washington
de Ent
Yaaa
Admiral Cummings
Lisbon
Imne Wen
Unication
Indianapolis Race Track Prepared for Speedway Meet
Report from Indianapolis notes the speedway cleared for a mile sweep with traffic barriers in place. Officials indicate the event will start at 1 o clock and feature elimination trials to determine qualifiers.
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Indianapolis
Associated Indianapol
Ig Speedway
Seek Development of South America Trade
St Louis May 30 A national organization for the deaf American trade was formed by members of the Mingtaaipp Var Association and local manufacturers. It will act as intermediary between the United States and South American countries, with Eplitady Pessoa president of Brazil named honorary president. Headquarters will be in St Louis.
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Mingtaaipp
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United States
Eplitady
Pessoa
Eas
Mexico troops mobilize along border reports indicate
Reports from the border say Mexican soldiers are mobilizing toward Juarez. Officials in Washington discuss the movement as a potential precaution or response. The exact timing and route remain unclear, with government channels noting a staged operation rather than a full deployment.
Hero A. C. York Leaves For Mountain Home
Sergeant Alvin C York, famed WWI hero, leaves Chattanooga for his Mountain Home at 5 PM. The private citizen from Pall Mall is headed home to be greeted by loved ones after his celebrated wartime exploits and reception.
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Mountain Home
Chattanooga
Tenn
Alvin. C. York
Superman
One Forest
Pall Mall
Fontreal
Osr
America
Socialists Suspend 25 000 Extremes, Committee States
The National committee reports 25 000 socialist members labeled extremes were expelled for disobeying the party platform. Adolph Germer, the party secretary, says units from Russian Lithuanian Ukrainian Lettish Polish South Slav branches were ousted for failing to heed party directives.
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Tribute Is Paid American Heroes Dead In France
Paris observances honor American soldiers who fell near the battle lines in France. President Wilson visits Suresnes Cemetery as the day centers on ceremonies at Romagne and other Allied sites. Generals Pershing and Petain participate, with officials marking graves from La Fayette to Verdun.
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Ceme
Wilson
Suresnes
Romagne
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Marchat Petain
Bamsador
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Jarwer
Recognition of Kolchak Government Gains Allied Consideration
Dispatches indicate allied governments are weighing favorably the status of Kolchak as a unit or in special arrangements. The recent notes imply a cautious path toward honoring rights of the people amid ongoing confusion and unconfirmed changes.
Americans Ready to Deliver Petrograd Food
American officers at Baltic ports prepare to rush food to Petrograd as the city braces for fall. The mission states supplies will flow via routes from Corea and the Gulf of Finland once direct naval support is secured.
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Americoyer
Ereen Pibaw
Gulf of Contra
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Grand Jury to Probe Oil Stock Sales Tactics
New York May 29. Assistant District Attorney Dooling says the grand jury will re evaluate methods of selling oil less oil wells when it convenes next week. He has investigated fake sales in the city and says sharp Texans have swindled investors and brokers.
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Grand Ny
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Dooling
Riot brings arrests of sailors over race tensions in New London
Between 15 and 20 sailors and soldiers were arrested near the naval base after a riot sparked by racial tensions. Reports say fighting began with a clash between negro sailors and white servicemen, prompting a riot call and police action.
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Gan
Ubase Academy
Memorial note highlights League of Nations defense in president speech
Paris reports praise for the League of Nations as a crucial shared goal in the president's address. He compares support for the league to post Civil War unity, urging nations to stay committed. Memorial observances in Suresnes honor American soldiers and emphasize enduring Franco American friendship and collaboration.
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Paris
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Prize for Nonstop New York to Paris Flight
A prize of 25000 dollars was announced for a non stop flight between New York and Paris or Paris to New York. Aviators of any nationality may compete. The award will stand for five years, as stated by Mr Orteig.
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Paris
Iienich
Orteig
Educational Leaders Convene in Asheville Clubs Era
An excerpt notes a May meeting in Asheville North Carolina where national educational and civic committees discuss issues affecting American women’s clubs. The source hints at broader governance and federation activities within the General Federation.
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