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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
1
A massive blast at the Boscher plant of the Du Pont Powder Company at Carney's Point early January 10 killed about thirteen and damaged the steamer Long Beach. Seven burned and two men arrested. reports could not be confirmed due to cut wire communications.
Secretary Garrison urged Congress to back a sweeping army plan creating a mobile federal force of over a million in six years, plus vast ammunition stockpiles and extended coast defenses. The proposal would push the War Department budget well above recent levels and enlarge the National Guard to 400,000, with a continental army of 400,000 drawn from 400 districts. The plan envisions 50,000 regular mobile troops and 20,000 coast artillery as the core force to train and fight under a unified structure.
The House of Commons approved the compulsory military service bill by 403 to 105 amid cheering. Prime Minister Asquith and leadership from A. J. Balfour galvanized support, with Liberal and Conservative factions largely siding with the government while Irish Nationalists voted against and Irish Unionists backed the measure.
Four people were killed and 19 wounded as drunken rioters destroyed 40 to 50 buildings in East Youngstown during a six hour looting and arson spree sparked by a labor strike. City solicitor Oscar Diser led armed citizens in counterfire while National Guard and US troops were deployed. Rioters targeted a post office, forcing open a safe before it burned. The strike began at Republic Iron and Steel and spread to several plants where workers demanded 25 cents more per hour. offers rose from 19.5 to 22 cents.
London reports the allies abandoned all Gallipoli positions on the peninsula after evacuating Anzac and Sulva Bay. Only one British soldier was wounded, no French casualties, and all guns were blown up. Gen. Monro credits Birdwood Davies and Navy leadership for the operation amid intensified Turkish bombardment.
Washington reports say the Persia carried a 4.7 inch gun and the administration is puzzled on how to respond. State and Navy officials discuss potential uses of the armament while awaiting Austria's note on the Ancona case. Consul Arnold at Alexandria seeks sworn British officer statements on the vessel. President Wilson may convene his cabinet Friday.
Telegrams from Athens indicate about 40,000 Serbian refugees are in Greek territory with 6,000 located at Saloniki. The report reflects a large displacement amid the war's regional impact.
Two German communications to the United States touch on indemnity for Lusitania losses and on submarine conduct in the Mediterranean. Delivered to Secretary Lansing by Count von Bernstorff, they were forwarded to President Wilson. Officials foresee near agreement on submarine warfare terms with Germany and Austria-Hungary, with Turkey and Bulgaria expected to follow. The Lusitania dispute is regarded as effectively closed aside from agreement wording.
London debates whether recent events in passage of the conscription bill signal a general election. The government holds a 292 majority but labor defections and cabinet strains loom. Possible paths include Lords blocking the Parliament bill or key ministers resigning to trigger a country appeal for support.
London reports the battleship King Edward VII, valued near 8 million dollars, struck a mine in heavy seas and sank after the crew was rescued. Only two sailors were injured, with no loss of life among the crew. The loss follows the sinking of the Natel earlier, amid ongoing naval dangers from mines.
M. Conner, a 29-year-old seminary representative from Covington County, won the Mississippi House speakership on the final ballot amid strong governor-elect support. George B. Powers was elected clerk, with Pro Tempore Carroll Kendrick and other officers chosen as sessions opened. Governor Brewer delivered a concise message noting balanced finances and urging hospital capacity expansion.
A compilation of Mississippi notices reports an eagle shot near Purvis, a death of Capt. W. J. Houssein in Starkville, and a planned convicts farm purchase in Bolivar County. Other items note robberies in Biloxi, farm purchases at Rose Bower, a grand Elk visit to Biloxi Gulfport, and the 101st birthday of Harrison Johnston in Columbus. Agricultural College and Aberdeen Angus breeders plan a Winona meeting, while Frank Rawls pleads guilty in Greenville. In Meridian, Venable defeats Joyner in the Fifth District election with a strong showing in Lauderdale and Meridian, aligning with preparedness policy.
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