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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1916
Page
4
A fragmentary report discusses export figures for April and compares them with the previous year. It mentions officials such as the American Consul and Secretary of Commerce, and references figures like 1% and references to fruit production context in Honduras.
A reader comments on handling telephone conversations with politeness and focus. It stresses avoiding interruptions, keeping the line steady, and presenting a calm impression to the caller to prevent friction or annoyance at the outset of a chat.
In New York on May 2 a vast mobilization and mock air attack show is announced with 2,000 cars and thousands of spectators. The event aims to demonstrate nationwide defense readiness with army participation and public viewing along a coastal route.
Washington reports the state department renewed talks with Britain to secure uninterrupted shipment of 15 000 tons of German dyestuffs vital to U S textile plants. Officials previously secured 5 million dollars worth and Berlin signals export allowance of 16 000 tons. authorities warn dye supplies are dwindling.
Washington May 26 Acting Controller of the treasury declares no fat expense accounts for taxicab hires will be approved on government junkets. The decision follows a claim by W P Hazen special agent Justice Department for a $3 50 taxi bill. The comptroller demands explicit justification for taxi use before approval.
It is generally believed here that the Prince of Wales will wed the Grand Duchess Tatiana, the czar’s second daughter. The young couple’s thoughts are not disclosed. Tatiana is described as a skilled horsewoman.
A dancer described as greedy has been hosted by King George and Queen Mary on multiple occasions and speaks English fluently. The Prince is currently serving with the army in Egypt.
Washington reports April records show tilefish rising in popularity with demand surpassing supply. April landings totaled 14 000 pounds in New York by twenty fishing vessels. Secretary Redfield notes some larger tilefish vessels have withdrawn as the grounds require smaller crews.
Washington May 2. American manufacturers of cotton spinning machinery have made strides in recent years and now produce more than four percent of such equipment in use domestically.
Washington May 20 Two foreign built ships the steamship York Republic and the steamer Campanas were admitted to American registry by Secretary of Commerce Redfield. This raises the merchant marine in service to 180 ships built abroad and admitted since the 1914 act. Total tonnage of the new ships is 617 183. thirty two vessels admitted since Aug 9 1918.
Washington, May 20. The Bureau of Navigation reports on May 1 private Americas shipyards had 1,029,414 gross tons of steel merchant vessels either building or under contract. Of these 368 ships are for all‑water trades and 147 for fresh water trades, with 108 cargo ships, 67 bulk carriers and 10 passenger vessels among them.
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