Hurricane in Gulf Moving North Prompts Coastal Watch
Gulf coastal watchers monitor a tropical disturbance that struck Havana and now travels north in the east Gulf. With an estimated 29.96 reading, no hurricane signals are shown for Mobile or New Orleans but vessels are warned to avoid routes into the disturbance. Weather offices stay vigilant as developments unfold and locals are advised to heed alerts from the weather bureau. A second item reports the U V Drew forced to Key West after departing Mobile with lumber, captain warning the vessel may sink in the harbor.
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East Gulf
Conarometer
Moile
New Orleans
North Gulf Coast
Weathr
Mobile
Hants
Weather Bureau
U. V. Drew
West
Pampa
Fia
Cuba
Key West
Parsons
Tropical disturbance moves northwest from Gulf
Reports early today placed the tropical disturbance southeast of the Gulf of Mexico, with indications it was moving toward the extreme southeast Gulf region. Officials said conditions suggested a developing storm as of Tuesday morning.
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Washington
Gulf of Mexico
Two Ex Service Men Reenlist in Army
Two ex service men re enlist in the army through the Mobile Army Reenlistment station John Shaw of atte and John W Amason of Snow ru Shaw served in the 167th infantry and was wounded at Chateau Thierry He reenlisted in the motor port corps for overseas service and plans to return to France Amason joined in the quarter department for one year and was with the medical detachment in an engineering corps He was discharged recently
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Army
Mobile Army Repe Station
John Shaw
Atte
John W. Amason
Snowru
Shaw
167Th Famtry
Chateau Ferry
Motor Port Corps
France
Amason
Prosecutions Rise Under Health Law Overseen by Woolf
In recorder's court today prosecutions were logged for milk offenses. Firsch was fined 10 dollars for watered milk and 5 dollars for selling milk without a health board permit. Davis faced charges over milk supply misbranding and bacteria levels. he was exonerated on a related count.
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F. P. Woolf
Recorder’s Court
Firsch
Board of Health
C.J. Davis
Kiwanis Club Publishes School Topic At Battle House
Meeting at Battle House focused on foreign trade and shipping topics. Father J C Kearns addressed members with J. W. Reynolds and others presenting plans for an export school to open October 1. The program aimed to assist young businessmen and included routine club business.
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J C. Kearns
W. H. Reynolds
Beed
Kiwanis Club
Battle House
Frank Cheever
Warren Returns 70 Mobile to Live
Dr. H. B. Warren, once city bacteriologist, returns from Aberdeen South Dakota where he accepted the health officer post. He will operate a clinic and x ray laboratory here in partnership with Dr. S. B. I. at the new site.
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H. B. Warren
Aberdeen
S. D
Weather forecast for Washington area misses clear wording
Forecast notes fair conditions in the north portion on Thursday with rain likely in the south tonight and Thursday. Interior regions expect generally fair skies tonight and moderate to increasing winds.
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Associated Press
Ishington
North Portion
Interior
Pecthe
South Portion
School Board to consider 300000 in securities for Mobile County buildings
Mobile county school board meets this afternoon to receive bids on securities valued at about 300000 for building repairs. A housing committee report urges expenditure and aims to start repairs soon as many structures are in poor condition for the fall term.
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Mobile County
Three Die As Boiler Explodes At Sawmill Plant
Three men were killed when a boiler exploded at John Flemming’s sawmill near Water Hole on Fish River in Baldwin County. The dead include John Flemming and Albert Bace, with Elmer Reit missing or injured. Escaped workers Butler and Flemming say water was present. cause unknown. Pieces from the boiler and building were scattered, and recovery extended over yards away.
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John Flemming
Water Hole
Fish River
Baldwin County
Mobile
Fairh@pe
Albert. Bace
E&ca
Elmer A Reit
Timsbers
Fiemming
Butgereit
Military bill to o 10 chief executive today
The house passed the national military bill by a 75 to 0 vote. It authorizes a national guard of 9 600 men and, if approved by Governor Kirtley, could bring about 1 million dollars into the state for maintenance of national defense. Senator Smith authored the bill.
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Ala
House
Kirtley
Senate
Smith
Toomey Named Grand Knight of Mobile Knights of Columbus
At a Mobile Cen 666 Knights of Columbus meeting with 250 members present last night, officers for the ensuing year were elected. John E. Toomey was chosen grand knight, A. B. Carlisle deputy grand knight, Ed McHugh treasurer, F. Kashickek financial secretary, Ed J. Grove and John W. Phelan wardens, Walter Packard chancellor, A. H. Downey assessor, J. C. Wacker inside guard, Dominick Balady outside guard, John E. Hooper recorder.
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Knights of Columbus
F Ng
John E. Toomey
A. 8. Carlisle
Ed. McHugh
F. .Ashickek
Ed. J. Grove
John W. Phelan
Walter Packed
A. H. Downey
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Delivery Army Food Continues in Mobile
Army food delivery continues in Mobile as post office officials report the stock nearly cleared of current cases by tonight. Postmaster J Blocker Thornton says only half of the first day’s orders have arrived and fresh lots are expected daily.
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Mobile
J. Blocker Thornton
Unsolved Grnade Case Darkens Local Mystery
Mrs. T Grnade shot at an unidentified man at 23 South Catherine street after he allegedly tried to abduct her. Police traced the event to a possibly demented suspect. doctors found no wounded visitor. Detective Lacey and others pursued leads as authorities sought the make of a large automobile tied to the two men.
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Joseph Lacey
Police Department
Lacey
Dr. Granade
Adams
Granade
P. J. O'Shaughnessy
Warrior officials inspect Mobile on inland waterways
G A Tomlinson of Washington DC and Henry de Bardeleben, directors of inland waterways, visited Mobile this morning for an inspection. They left at noon for Montgomery after touring the Warrior river project and meeting on barges, urging full cooperation in developing inland waterway traffic on the Warrior and Mississippi systems.
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Washington
Inland Waterways
Henry de. Bardeleben
Warrior Branch
Mississippi Warrior Transportation
Mobile
Montgomery
Mr. Tomlinson
Warrior River
Warrior
Mississippi River
Rebels Bombard Honduran Coast City
La Ceiba on the northern Honduran coast is under bombardment by Bertrand revolutionists. Americans are reported endangered as the mayor abandons the city, saying he cannot protect foreigners.
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Washington
la Ceiba
Honduras
Peace treaty report warns league will breed wars not peace
Washington dispatch says the German peace treaty including the Covenant for a League of Nations is reported to the Senate by the foreign relations committee. It details four reservations preserving American rights and sovereignty, including withdrawal, domestic jurisdiction, Monroe doctrine, and voting powers.
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League of Nations
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
McCumber
North Dakota
League
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United States
United Es
United
Mexico says Catron killed over woman
The United States reports Catron, an American citizen, was killed near Valles in San Luis Potosi on July 7 after a dispute involving Elena Cerquera. The embassy says Cerquera has been located and capture is expected soon. The incident prompted a warning to Mexico that continued killings of Americans could trigger changes in policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Catron
Mexico
Elena Cérquero
Atene of
Virginia Villas
Fuentas Ranch
Ite
Cerquera
Valles
San Luis Potosi
United States
President Wilson Heads West On Speeches
President Wilson travels on a special train toward the West during a long peace tour. The journey includes stops in North Dakota and Minnesota with three addresses planned and crowds forming in small towns and country crossroads. He remains strong under the schedule and greets the public during brief halts.
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Associated Press
Wilson
North Dakota
Eieaenota
Carl Ribed Ieake
Eed
First Aid Classes Planned Here by Red Cross Leader
Miss Lydia M. Brown, field secretary for the Gulf Red Cross, is in Mobile to organize first aid courses for the winter. Home nursing lessons have been taught in gulf normal schools, and teachers with exams will run classes in public schools.
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Lydia M. Brown
Gulf of the Red Cross
Mobile
Gulf
Pershing Heads Parade of First Division Heroes
General Pershing leads New York's First Division in a rain soaked Fifth Avenue parade drawing hundreds of thousands, with crowds delayed by transit congestion. Pershing dismounts to greet Cardinal Mercier at Saint Patrick's Cathedral as cheering rises to a deafening roar.
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Associated Press
New York
Pershing
Fifth Avenue
Kidron
War Department
Knights of Columbus
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
St. Patrick's Cathedral
General Pershing
Cardinal Mercier
Archbishop Hays
Factions Seek U S Aid to Overthrow Carranza in Mexico
A telegram from revolutionary factions in Mexico called on the United States for formal recognition of their belligerency and for financial aid to overthrow Carranza. They propose a provisional coalition government, unite liberal elements, and pledge cooperation to protect life and territory. The appeal denounces Carranza as an irresponsible dictator and requests standing to plead for oppressed Mexico and its children.
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Associated P Ress
Washington
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Felipe Angeles
Weantinek Pintaeton
Convention
Manuel Pelaez
Revolutionary Army
Geres
Trastonn
Lawless Crowd Thrives After Boston Police Strike
Boston faced widespread disorder as police walked out at 5 45 pm. Private citizens lacked protection and mob activity grew from sunset through today. Mayor Peters considered state guard mobilization though no call was issued yet. Crowds gathered around police stations as officers abandoned insignia and civilian attire appeared.
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Boston
Peters
Another Held in Connection With Quaker Mine Deal
O T Evans a national bank examiner was arrested in Chicago for links to a swindler syndicate allegedly planning to harvest 1 million dollars by selling worthless securities. Investigators say he sought a position as auditor with the federal reserve bank to gain access to banks in the eleventh district. Co defendants including French and State Senator Adams face bail and ongoing hearings in the case.
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Associated Press
Chicago
O. T. Evans
National Bank
Hoyne
Evans
Federal Reserve Bank
Eleventh
First National Bank of Os
Byansey
Th Securities Company
French
Adams
Pittsburgh
Republican Speakers to Answer President Travel Campaign Opens
A campaign meeting in Chicago tonight will launch the Republican effort against the peace treaty covenant. Senators California William H. (likely Calder) Idaho and Medill McCormick plan speeches opposing the covenant, with routes chosen to cover the central United States. Party leaders in the state anticipate broad attendance as the campaign against the League of Nations begins.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ee Oe
Saepeeryes
United States
Mom Oval
California
William H. Idaho
Medill McCormick
Petipa
League of Ons
Spain Urges U S Quits Santo Domingo
Madrid reports the Spanish government sent to Washington a letter from parliamentary leaders urging the United States to end the Santo Domingo occupation. Marines arrived November 25, 1914, amid revolution fears. a 1917 treaty placed control under the United States. Santo Domingo sought inclusion at Paris peace talks but was not in the League of Nations list.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Havas
Sponse
Ashington
United States
Santo Domingo
Santo Dimongo
Santomingo
Paris
League of Nations
Steel Workers Seek Early Conference With Wilson
Representatives of the steel workers pressed President Wilson for a definite statement on an early conference between the United States Steel Corporation and the unions. The session in Washington would last forty eight hours awaiting a reply before final action. Steel conditions were described as worsening and union officers warned they could not restrain their men much longer.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Steel Workers
United of Steel Corporation
Joint Meeting of Keymen Opens in Cleveland
A two day convention opens in Cleveland featuring the United States Military Telegraph Corps and the Old Time Telegraphers Historical Association. Attendees include a 76 year old former war department telegraph office worker who served during Lincoln's administration and will attend.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
United States’ Military Telegraph Corps
Telegraphers Historial Association
Dewsd Monty
Neager
War Department
Washington
Lincoln
Signing of Austrian peace treaty at Hall of Mirrors
Dr Karl Renner head of the Austrian delegation signed the treaty of peace at 10 15 this morning in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. Georges Clemenceau presided as Polish premier Ignace Paderewski entered during the session. The signing concluded at 11 15 with Clemenceau announcing the commission’s closure.
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Associated Press
ST. Germain
Karl Renner
Renner
Versaill
Georges Clemenceau
Dr. Ner
Ates
K la. Polk
Tary Lansing
United
Dr. Renner
Seteowes
Henry White
Era
M. Clemenceau
Frank lI
Lloyd Britain
BE. M
United States
Balfour
Viscount Milner
George Niccoll Barnes
General Seeley
M. Clemenyceau
Mr. Polk
Ignace Jan Paderewski
I Mier
Poland
Sion
Delegates Await Instructions on Austrian Treaty
Paris dispatch notes Romania and Yugoslavia have not signed the Austrian treaty awaiting guidance from their authorities. The Havas Agency reports the supreme council will decide by Saturday on their final intent.
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Associated Press
Paris
Rumania
Jugo-Slavia
Havas
Supreme Council
Cardinal Mercier Sees Division Parade in New York
Cardinal Mercier arrived aboard the Northern Pacific and attended the Fi Division parade in front of St Patrick's Cathedral with Archbisho Patrick Hayes and thousands of spectators. He planned to depart for Baltimore to confer with Cardinal Gibbons after the event.
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Associated Press
New York
Vardin Cler
Northern Pacific
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
miners strike ends as union head plans reproof
Associated Press reports John L. Lewis, acting head of the United Mine Workers, speaking in Cleveland, says 26 000 miners at Scranton area ended strike quickly and he will send officials to the region to convince strikers they violated union laws.
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Associated Press
Sis
Scranton
John L. Lewis
Dent
United Mine Te America
Cleveland
Awanna and Hudson Companies
German Independent Socialists Conference Opens in Berlin
The national conference of Independent Socialists opened in Berlin with delegates from parts of Germany. Reports say proceedings began amid expectations of internal party reforms and a potential air of change permeating the gathering.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Germany
German Troops Leave Lithuania Memel Ward Evacuated
German forces evacuated the Memel river area in Lithuania and withdrew from the region, with Associated Press reporting the movement from Berlin on Tuesday. The telegram confirms a complete pullback as German troops recede from contested territory.
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Associated Press
Memel
Trom Erg
Berlin
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