Five Thousand Chinese Army Corps Mobilized for Europe
San Francisco dispatch reports the Twenty-fourth Chinese army corps, about 15 000 selected troops from northern provinces, mobilized in a Chinese city for immediate departure to Europe. The unit, organized with engineers and an aviation corps led by Americans and French, would travel via Siberia to the eastern front, potentially the first Mongolians in Europe since Genghis Khan.
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San Francisco
Rps
Europe
Shanghai
Siberia
The
Daily World
Genghiz
German Fleet Appears in Gulf as Riga Front Breaks
Semi official reports that a German fleet is seen in the Gulf over the past two days and that the Riga front has ruptured along a sixty versts stretch. On Tuesday German forces pressed their offensive north of Uxkull to sever the Riga Venen railway.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Gulf
Riga
Uxkull
Riga-Venen
Baltic Battle Intensifies As German Fleet Moves
German naval forces threaten the Gulf of Riga as Russians on a northern front face renewed strain. Submarines attack the Russian right flank while land retreat along the Gulf of Riga coast tests morale. Allies gauge potential naval action from Reval and consider supply routes in a tense Baltic theater.
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Washington
Associated Press
Gulf of Riga
Baltic
Constitution of Mexico Declared Useless Scrap of Paper
H Burgess of Chicago told the American Bar Association conference in Saratoga Springs that the Mexican constitution is a worthless scrap of paper worse than some of Germanys sacred treaties. He argued it bars Christian churches and religious influence and urged the U S to help Mexico establish a just government after the war. Bar Association officers were elected: Walter G Smith president, George Whitlock vice president, Frederick E Wadharme treasurer.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Germany
A H. Burgess
Chicago
American Bar Association
Mexico
Burgess
United States
Bar Association
Walter G. Smith
Philadelphia
George Whitlock
Baltimore
Frederick E. Wadharme
Ibang
Waa
100 U. S. Sailors Destitute After U-Boat Sinkings
James Potter of Maiden Massachusetts, a Kongall crew member, reports nearly 100 American sailors stranded on a Dutch beach near Amsterdam after a submarine attack. They live by begging and waiting for sea passage home while Dutch shipping delays prolonged their wait.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
Amsterdam
Holland
James Potter
Maiden
Mass
Kongall
Potter
United States
Crawford Rally Plans Spark City Hall Clash
George E. Crawford and campaign manager J. R. Ennis clash with Mayor Harry Pillans over permits for a rally platform on the east side of St. Joseph street in front of the City Bank building. Pillans says a permit was granted to Schwarz and notes past custom. Crawford obtained bank owners’ consent but seeks commission review. rally proceeds Saturday on the east side between St. Francis and St. Michael streets after Pillans issued the permit.
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St. Joseph Street
City Bank
Crawford
George E. Crawford
J. R. Ennis
Harry Pillans
Pillans
Schwarz
St. J Street
Warz Campaign Committee
Dauphin Street
St. Francis Street
St. Francis and
St. Michael Streets
Schwars
Joseph H. Lyons
Sch
Fang
Crawford Paid That Mr. J. ©. O'Connell
M. and O. Railroad
PD. P. Burns
Spreker
Joseph C. Rich
Harry Pi
Mr. Crawford
Harryee Smith
Mr. Schwarz
Diengville Square
Farmer
Schwarze
Mr. Smith
Platole
St. Francis and Royal Streets
Half Minute Recorder Court Session Postpones 2 Cases
Thursday morning’s recorder’s court session lasted thirty seconds with two cases called and postponed. A Maginas faced reckless driving. F G Swinney failed to appear, case set for Saturday. Robert McMillan charged with weights and measures violations. case postponed to September 13 due to lack of a city witness.
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Recorder’s Court
A. Maginas
F. G. Swinney
Maginas
Swinney
Robert McMillan
John A. Hughes
McMillan
News Item cashier Spotswood joins the Navy
Robert E. L. Spotswood cashier in the News Item office is the latest Mobilian to enlist in the U S Navy He will leave Friday for Montgomery for his final physical and then enter service as an apprentice seaman Known locally as Bobbie he was active in social functions and sailing parties aboard his craft the Chaperone.
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Robert E. L. Spotswood
News-Item
Uncle Sam
Navy
Montgomery
Yee
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi turns fair
Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi indicates generally fair conditions with possible local showers in the southern portions tonight and Thursday. North portions should remain mostly dry with minimal precipitation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alabama
Mississipm
Alabama Louisiana Mississippi Begin Arrival at Camp Pike
The first contingents of men from Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana began arriving at Camp Pike to enter training for the national army. Camp readiness announced to receive 38000 men with vaccinations and barracks assigned. Seven Mobile county men report for arrival this afternoon and will receive vaccines before joining barracks.
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Camp Pike
Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
National Army
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
J. R. Fordyce
Campe
Mobile
Camp Lee Welcomes 47500 Troops to Petersburg Area
Camp Lee near Petersburg, Va, hosts 47500 soldiers as barracks and grounds near completion. Virginia and West Virginia quotas arrived. Pennsylvania contingent expected. Notables: Governor St escorting Richmond quota, ex Governor Mann, A P Hill Camp, Confederate Veterans. Colonel Fitzhugh Lee mustering in men as trains and trucks move arrivals.
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Associated Press
Petersburg
Camp Lee
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Richmond
Mann
A. P. Hill
Confederate Veterans of
Forty-Seventh
New York Regiment
Grayson County
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Amond
Fitzhugh Lee
Cronkhite
Panama
Camp
Lee
Premier Ribot Declares Alsace Lorraine Must Be Restored
Paris Sept 6 Premier Ribot declared France will not compromise on recovering Alsace Lorraine. He spoke during a Marne battle anniversary address and said there would be no diplomatic discussion on restoring the provinces.
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Paris
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Ribot
the Marne
British Army Recruitment Boost Reaches 1600 Applicants
Chicago report says since the recruiting mission opened its depot two months ago 1600 applicants have applied. More than 1200 have been accepted and sent forward for duty overseas, according to Col. F. C. Jameison in charge here.
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Chicago
F. C. Jameison
Green sea turtle offered as beef substitute in hotels
New York chefs at uptown hotels add green sea turtle dishes to menus as a beef substitute. A four year old turtle weighs about 240 pounds, with market weights from 60 to 60 pounds.
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Associated Press
New York
Uptown
Conference of Belligerent and Neutral Women Postponed
Stockholm reports the meeting of women from belligerent and neutral nations is postponed until the international Socialist conference convenes.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
200 Mexican Troops Drowned in Gulf Squall Sinkings
A telegraph from Los Angeles reports that 200 Mexican soldiers from Guayamas were drowned when a government barge with horses and equipment capsized in a Gulf of California squall while being towed from Point Isabella to La Bolsa Sonora. Carranza officials offered no definite confirmation.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Gulf of California
Guayamas
Point Isabella
la Bolsa
Sonora
Carranza
Engineer Suspended Over Liquor Theft Probe
The county engineer Walker faces suspension after a basement liquor cabinet theft was uncovered in a prohibition case. Solicitor Courtney and Sheriff Holcombe released parts of Brank Gamble’s signed confession alleging Walker urged liquor removal and Gamble aided by using a brace and bit. Deputy Frank Rood temporarily replaces Walker as investigation continues into theft from the old city court room cabinet.
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William Meaner
Jack Courtney
Walker
Holcombe
Courtney
Brank
Humpy
Gamble
Frank Lane
Street Car Strike Seems Certain on Chattanooga Lines
In Chattanooga Tennessee on September 6 the street car union members vote on a third strike. The box opens late this afternoon after voting, with strong sentiment in favor of striking. International Organizer Chris Cline is expected tonight as the company maintains it will not recognize the union and will deal with workers individually.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chris Cline
Street Car Company
China declines offer to buy seized German ships
Peking reports that the Chinese government has rejected the allied proposal to buy or charter ships seized after Germany and China severed relations. The vessels are being turned over to a Chinese syndicate to augment the national merchant marine.
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Associated Press
Peking
Germany
China
Woman fined under cattle tick law in court ruling
Mrs J L White was fined 25 dollars or twenty days by Judge Henry Chamberlain in the inferior criminal court for violating the cattle tick eradication law by failing to dip her cattle. A similar case against Julian Largue was continued to September 22.
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J. L. White
Henry Chamberlain
Inferior Criminal Court
Julian Lar- Ligue
Government seizes I W W documents in loyalty drive
The Department of Justice steps up a nationwide campaign against disloyalty and sedition. I W W documents seized as officials warn of stricter surveillance of soap box orators publishers and others linked to Germany. Months of evidence gathered will be reviewed by local prosecutors to pursue charges where proof exists.
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Washington
Industrial Workers of the World
Department of Justice
New York
Ers
Friends of
Germany
Department
United States
Mobile Delegates to Attend Meeting on State Waterways
Mobile delegates likely attend the inland waterway meeting of the Birmingham Civilization in Tuscaloosa on Friday September 13. The session may extend two days if convenient, following a plan outlined by Secretary Redfield of the Department of Commerce and announced by W M Clemens of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce. Representatives from Birmingham Tuscaloosa Cordova Selma Montgomery Demopolis and other river points will be present along with Walter Parker from New Orleans and ex Senator Frank S White.
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Mobile
Birmingham
Tuscaloosa
W. M. Clemens
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Redfield
Department ¥ Commerce
Walter Parker
New Orleans
Frank 8. White
Army Engineering Department
Cordova
Selma
Montgomery
Demopolis
Red Cross Institutes Train Home Service Volunteers
Washington September reports the Red Cross will train thousands of home service volunteers for families of soldiers. Twenty four institutes run with six weeks of intensive instruction at universities and philanthropy schools. Locations include Atlanta, Columbia DC, Nashville, Peabody College Richmond, plus potential sites in Charlotte, Chattanooga, Knoxville, New Orleans and Pine Bluff.
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Associated Press
Washington
Red Crow
United States
Red Cross
W. Frank Perrone
Red Cross Civilian Relief
Social Workers’ Conference
Atlanta
Methodist Training School
Columbia
D. C
University of South Carolina
Nashville
Reduction of Fire Hazards in New York Hearing
State industrial commission concludes final hearing on fire prevention with suggestions to curb smoking in factories and use of celluloid eye shades. One proposal calls for a 24 hour smoking ban in tie factories until workers leave the building.
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Associated Press
New York
State Industrial Commission
Dutch Mission Head Appeals U S for Food Aid
A G A Van Bailde head of the Dutch mission to America appeals to Washington for food as Dutch aid to foreigners rises. He says 6 to 7 million foreigners in Holland’s care strain supplies and fresh meat is unaffordable for the poor.
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Atlantic
A. G. A. van Bailde
America
Washington
Holland
Two Rallies Tonight By City Candidates
Rallies will be held in the fourth fifth and sixth wards by candidates Laz Schwarz and George B Crawford for a city commission seat. Crawford supporters meet at Franklin and Charleston before fifth and sixth ward voters while Schwarz backers address fourth ward voters at Broad and Government streets.
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Laz Schwarz
George B. Crawford
City Commission
Crawford
Franklin
Charleston
Schwarz
Broad
Government Streets
Ninth Ward
Geoees
Oe Siemes
Hungarians Move to Expel Foreign Residents from Budapest
A report from Zurich dated September 6 says Hungary plans to expel foreign residents from Budapest including Viennese unable to justify staying. Vienna protests the move as Hungarian newspapers note people going to Budapest for food. The issue has also angered Germans in Budapest and may trigger negotiations between Hungary and Germany.
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Associated Press
Zurich
Switzerland
Budapest
Viennese
Vienna
Lansing and Ishii Open Talks on Japanese Mission
Washington began formal discussions with the Japanese mission as Secretary Lansing received Viscount Ishii. The exact topics were not disclosed but will likely cover shipbuilding steel supply and other matters affecting Japan’s strategic priorities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lansing
Viscount Ishii
Japan
Six County Boxes Missing in School Tax Vote
Six county precincts Irvington Dawes Havard's Pierce's Crawford's and Dauphin Island were reported missing but unlikely to change the outcome of Mobile County's special two mill school tax election. Early returns showed a majority around 230 to 250 votes in favor with heavy city support offset by wards five, six, and nine.
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Mobile County
Irvington
Dawes
Havard’s
Pierce’s
Crawford’s
Dauphin Island
Sheriff’s Office
Ge & Tore
Calvert
Ewe
Malone
Oak Grove
Wilmer Ette Tank
Carver
Whistler
Toulminville Leen
Crichton Wee Il
Alabama Miners Meet Behind Closed Doors in Birmingham
Delegates from the Alabama Union of Miners convened in a star chamber session in Birmingham with little outside information. The meeting focused on labor matters and a vote on ratifying a district agreement to avoid a potential strike and test the stance of the convention leadership.
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Alabama
Star Chamber
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Union of Miners
Wilson
William Digeoss Dent
John P. White
Seea Workers of America
Tuberculosis Spreads in German Capital Berlin
Report from Copenhagen notes vital ties to Berlin with March and April showing 56 percent increase in deaths and tuberculosis cases. Compared with winter months, overall elevated mortality and illness persist, highlighting the Berlin health crisis.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Berlin
Suber
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U. S
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Nippon Mission Head
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