Senate Passes Amended Child Labor Bill Amid Controversy
The Georgia Senate approved the amended child labor bill by 24 to 15 after stripping key provisions. An exemption for children under 14 who are the offspring of widowed mothers or orphans was added, while the 16 year limit was raised to 24 in another clause. Conference debate looms as House leaders may not concur.
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Legislators Plan to Uphold Prices in Georgia Meeting
A Tuesday house meeting in Georgia discussed saving cotton planters from price demoralization caused by the European war. Reps Kimbrough Nevil Lane Harrell Reiser urged government and bank aid to stabilize loans and warehouse financing, aiming for about 12 cents per pound within months. A resolution thanked southern lawmakers and urged chambers of commerce to cooperate in averting disaster.
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Steamer Monszibello Held Up by German Cruiser
Galveston Texas August 11 The Italian steamer Monszibello arriving from Naples reports being held up and boarded by men from the German cruiser Karlsruhe at sea August 6 about 200 miles east of the Bahamas Captain Montfort said an officer and fourteen armed men boarded the Mongibello and compelled him to submit the ship's papers and declare that he was not carrying arms or ammunition before allowing passage
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Dollars Saved By Careful Buyers
Thrifty readers can cut costs by watching Constitution Want Ads as they hunt for odd furniture gas stoves heaters and rugs for home comfort during winter. Regular readers may find valuable opportunities by calling Atlanta main line 5000 or 5001.
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Mexican Capital Evacuated as Carranza Forces Move In
Federal forces evacuated Mexico City and municipal police took charge as a neutral interim. A commission headed toward Tula to arrange rebel entry for Carranza and Obregon troops. Carranza expected to move to Vera Cruz. Carbajal may depart. Disquieting Villa rumors persist. Mazatlan garrison evacuated and federal officers executed. Navy surgeons aid wounded. Church affair probe tied to Villa ambitions.
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German Prisoners Taken by Carloads by Russian Forces
St. Petersburg August 11 A telegram from Vilna reports six carloads of German prisoners passed through interior Russia. Four hundred wounded German officers were taken to Vilna hospital.
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Crown Prince Frederick William Leads German Division in France
Crown Prince Frederick William, aged thirty two, takes field command of a German division in the attack on France and Belgium. He has long pledged fierce conduct and now may meet King Albert on the battlefield as his forces press forward amid wartime strife.
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German Submarine Blinded By British Cruiser's Shot And Then Sent to Bottom
An eyewitness account details a naval clash where British cruisers engaged German subs U-15 and U-18. The Birmingham cruiser scored a precise shot at periscopes, blinding U-15 and forcing U-18 to surface, where a follow up hit destroyed the conning tower and sent the submarine to the bottom as the flotilla scattered.
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War Tax Sought to Offset Loss of Tariff Duties
Washington August 11 Administration leaders say new revenue laws are needed to replace tariff income lost from European shipcuts. Majority Leader Underwood will consult with Treasury Secretary McAdoo about amounts and plans, with a proposed war tax around 100 million dollars. A stamp tax on melted and distilled spirits is favored, with possible increases on tea and coffee duties. The House grants revenue legislation priority by a special rule, ahead of conservation measures.
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Marine Regiment to Santo Domingo in peace mission
Washington August 1 A full regiment of American marines along with gunboats Castine and Marietta will join President Wilsons peace plan. Secretary Daniels ordered the transport Hancock with the Fifth Marine regiment from Guantanamo to Santo Domingo City arriving late tomorrow. Gun boats already there. Marines to warn Dominicans to end revolutionary disturbances. Peace commissioners Sullivan Fort and Smith left Havana for Santo Domingo City via Santiago. The House Republicans notified Underwood they will not obstruct emergency revenue legislation.
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Indications Point To Early Beginning Of General Battle
French and German troops face north of Verdun with minor clashes likely preluding a wider engagement. German and Belgian positions near Liège, Heusbay, and Muclhausen show German reconnaissance and possible offensive aims. Reports say Goeben and Breslau may be in the Dardanelles. Russian mobilization targets August 27. 45,000 Japanese troops aboard transports awaiting orders. Australian ships join British squadron in east Asiatic waters. Cunard liner Lusitania reaches Mersey in safety.
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German Fleet Held in Check French Checked at Muelhausen
London reports a first striking victory amid the great war. The German fleet is held in check as silence over the North Sea ends with resumed shipping between Denmark and London and New Castle and Norway. The French evacuate Muethausen for positions outside the town and suffer a serious check. Belgium shows little change while a major battle may unfold near Thionvillé and Siegel within ten days. Tongres is reported occupied and a railway station captured near Liege. Naval news notes Goeben and Breslau may be dismantled in the Dardanelles. Romania joins the triple alliance and may invade Servia. Servia and Montenegro junction near Fievije ahead of Bosnian campaigns.
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Skirmishing Front Lines Fire Across Verdun Front
Paria August 12. French troops along the entire front engage German forces. At Mangiennes northeast of Verdun French reinforcements counterattack, inflicting heavy losses and capturing a German battery with guns and ammunition. A German cavalry regiment suffers, and German forces near Monecel are repulsed. Lagarde falls to French bayonet, Longwy demand surrender is refused. French aviators fly over combat zones amid German shell bursts as Luxemburg and South Metz fortifications are completed. A large German force attacks the French advance near Cernay and Muelhausen.
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