Congress Passes Shipping Measure Amid War Navy Registry Move
Washington August 17 Congress passed an emergency ship registry bill authorizing the president to admit foreign built ships to American registry to serve in the coastwise trade while European belligerents seek prizes. President Wilson would sign tomorrow, after Senate rejection of the conference report. The measure mirrors the bill passed by the House, with provisions to extend registry and empower the president to suspend certain watch officer rules. The vote split along party lines, with opposition from many Democrats and Republicans and support from O Gorman.
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Banks Seek Unified Plan to Aid Cotton Farmers
A Georgia conference on cotton finance urged swift action to stabilize markets and protect farmers. Bankers backed warehousing to secure collateral, government backing for a currency issue, and state-federal cooperation. Widespread support favored creating warehoused cotton stockpiles and a unified southern governor conference to draft needed legislation.
Local Thunder Showers Rule Georgia Weather
Local forecast calls for thunder showers in parts of Georgia on Tuesday and likely Wednesday. Temperatur es grid shows low and high figures with a mean near normal, while rainfall over the past 24 hours is noted and month to date deficits are recorded.
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Georgia farmers push plan to stabilize cotton prices
At a Georgia conference, S G McLendon and Charles S Barrett promote a bill under study by Governor Colquitt to place cotton under government custody with deposits in federal banks to finance the crop. Farmers would receive 12 cents a pound upon delivery, with funds held until target market levels. Banks pledged support to finance harvests during the emergency while a Macon meeting will continue discussions with governors and bankers from Georgia and beyond.
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Cool French aviator fools German patrol over Alsace
A French aviator, low on fuel, landed in a village in Alsace and duped a German patrol. While refueling, the pilot outmaneuvered the Germans who fled to avoid pursuit, and the tank was replenished before the flight resumed. About 0 percent of meat weight is lost during cooking.
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Japan Germany tension looms as war may spread to Far East
Washington eyes rapid shifts in Pacific strategy as Japan presses for China claims while Germany refuses. Officials balance neutrality with possible Japanese expansion. Discussions center on American possessions and strategic routes to the Philippines, with fears of German naval moves at Ting Tsu and in the Pacific.
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German dreadnaught reported put out of action
London reports from Amsterdam via Central News that a Dutch steamer captain sighted a German dreadnaught in Trondhjem harbor, its funnels smashed and shell holes visible. No official confirmation has been received.
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