War and Draft Burdens Stir United StatesObservers Say 1919
Washington reports Congress plans to draft aliens in the United States for military service unless the State Department can argue otherwise. The second increment of the national army is not to be called before 1918 unless war plans change. The Chamberlain resolution to subject aliens to same regulations as Americans is before the Senate Military Affairs Committee.
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United States Army
United States
Washington
Congress
State Department
Argumen
Cntrary
Senate Military Affairs Committee
National Army of the
War Department
United States Experts Predict Long War On Western Front
Nine American general staff observers returning from European battle fronts report the war will extend to 1910 with both sides reinforcing forces. They say American troops are badly needed and see no signs of weakening in either army.
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Washington
General Staff
War College
Governor Grants Hundreds of Pardons in Alabama
Montgomery reports Governor Henderson has issued six hundred eighty five paroles and pardons since taking office. A new pardon book opened with six hundred pages, and eighty five pardons appear in the old record. Mary Davenport of Jefferson County received parole after larceny and a year’s hard labor sentence. J A Kitchen of Escambia was granted parole on condition of future compliance with prohibition laws.
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Montgomery
Henderson
Executive Department
Secretary of State
Tuteday
Mary Davenport
Jefferson County
J. A. Kitchen
Escambia
Postal Telegraph to Pay State Taxes on 246000 Assessment
Montgomery July 25 Special The Postal Telegraph Company will pay state taxes on a total assessment of 246000 during the next tax year under an order of the state board of equalization Tuesday.
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Montgomery
Postal Telegraph Company
State Board of Equalization
Find of bones keeps man in jail
Friends of Bill Wilson of Blount county seek executive clemency for his release on parole after the discovery of bones on a mountain side tied to the disappearance of his wife and child. The Smithsonian concluded the bones were ancient Indian remains, not identified as his family. Wilson remains imprisoned.
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Montgomery
Bill Wilson
Blount County
Wetumpka
Executive Department
Tilson
Board of Pardons
Wison
Wilson
Smithsonian Institution
Resignation of vice chairman Brent shocks Federal Shipping Board
Washington July 28. A further revision of the Shipping Board is announced. Theodore Brent vice chairman has sent his resignation to President Wilson declaring he shares the views of former Chairman Denman. The resignation was announced by the White House.
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Washingington
Shipping Board
Theodore Brent
Wilson
Denman
White House
City Budget Sees About Ten Thousand Dollar Rise
The report notes an approximate increase of ten thousand dollars compared with the prior year, signaling a modest growth in allocations. Officials cite rising costs and adjusted program funding as drivers of the higher total.
New Treasury Certificates to Be Sold to Banks
Washington reports that Secretary McAdoo will issue a new series of Treasury certificates of indebtedness early next month. Large banks have been canvassed and assented, with about one billion dollars expected in total. The securities will carry 3 1 4 to 3 1 2 percent interest and may be accepted as cash payment for Liberty Bonds.
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Washington
McAdoo
Treasury
Prohibition Enforcement Plan Discussed by Utah Officials
Utah county attorneys and sheriffs met with Attorney General Shields in Salt Lake City to agree on a uniform enforcement plan for the state prohibition law set to take effect in one week. The law bans manufacture, sale, possession, or importation of intoxicants except for specified uses and includes provisions for seizure, destruction of liquor and property, and enhanced penalties for a second conviction.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Shields
Encampment Nears as Grand Army Veterans Gather in Boston
Boston prepares for the national Grand Army of the Republic encampment with veterans from across the country expected to attend. Organizers say hundreds of thousands will visit as allied groups join the event, aided by a large fundraising effort and hospitality from New England hosts. The program will feature innovations including a formal opening at Old South Church and patriotic services.
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Boston
Mass
Grand Army of the Republic
Rostow
New England
Citizens’ Committee of
Old South Church
Osten
Fugitive Caught After All Night Police Chase
Will Harris a white man known in town, was arrested early this morning after an overnight pursuit by Officers Fred Freeman and J M Sheid. Harris was found asleep beyond Lincoln during a long chase across several towns and later fined 300 dollars and sentenced to three months in police court for stealing extensive men furnishings from Noah Johnson of Anniston.
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Will Harris
Fred Freeman
J. M. Sheid
Harris
Noah Johnson
Anniston
Lock 5
Riverside
Lincoln
City
Emperor Charles Seeks Early Settlement in Vienna
Emperor Charles arrives in Vienna from the eastern front and begins rapid efforts to work out a settlement amid a complex political situation. He aims to resolve disputes at the earliest possible hour.
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Emperor Charles
Zurich
Vienna
Secrecy Rules Allied War Council Meeting In Paris
Paris reports great secrecy as the allied council of war convenes with initial session already underway. Sources indicate a high level of confidential preparatory talks and strategic discussions ongoing among coalition leaders.
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Paris
Allied Council of War
Real Estate Boom Rumors Sweep County as Government Purchase Spreads
County clerk records show several important land transfers amid rising inquiries to real estate men. Activity centers on a vast sixteen thousand acre government reservation tract, prompting farmers to search for new farms though most farm land deals wait until after harvest.
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