National Defense Council Orders Military Zones and Temperance Measures
The council of national defense, guided by the general medical board, announces decisive steps to protect soldiers and sailors from disease and alcoholism. Zones around military commands will control alcohol use and prevent disease spread, with recreation facilities and athletics encouraged to support troops.
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Washington
Council of National Defense
General Medical Board
Franklin H. Martin
National Defense
President Oats Papea Help F Pile a For Great Censorship Powers
In secret session the senate debated electing a bill granting the president greater control over exports and communications. Reports indicate shipments from the United States have reached Germany, with some information reportedly transmitted via German channels. A funeral for J. B. Wood was held at his former Illinois home. friends gathered to pay respects to a boyhood confidant. The Woodward death occurred from a stroke at the Capater-Watkins Shipbuilding plant last Thursday.
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Washington
United States
Germany
United Papers
J. B. Wood
Woodward
Capatter-Watkins Shipbuilding
Brunswick to Launch New Steel Ship for Ocean Trade
Campaign on health begins with city housewives. Brunswick Marine Construction starts keel blocks for a 24040 ton steel ship. The vessel will handle 2 500 tons and is set to be the first of a larger steel fleet to boost Atlantic coastal traffic, with a Brunswick name likely if no historic event changes plans.
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Jrunswick
Brunswick Marine Construction Corporation
Menty
Branswick
European famine and food riots spread across continent
London May 7 reports describe Europe entering famine conditions with food riots in Swedish cities and acute shortages in Holland. Germany Austria Bulgaria and Turkey face hunger while Italian soldiers see ration cuts and England urges strict economy.
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London
Europe
Holland
Germany
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
England
Raid London Again Reported Bombs Drop In London
London reports four bombs dropped by German aviators early today resulting in one fatality. Casualties and damage details are incomplete in the broadcasted summary.
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London
Glee
Naval Reserve Lines Tight
Lieut. LP Holland and Naval Constructor Lauman of Charleston inspect Brunswick vessels for possible government purchase and harbor defense needs. The visit signals upcoming meat contracts for supply boats and a broader push to expand radio operators and craft to protect the harbor before conscription begins in Georgia.
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Lieut. LP
Holland
Lauman
Charleston
Brunswick
Naval Reserve
Georgia
New York Plans Grand Reception for Allied Commissions
Plans completed in New York for a grand reception to honor the French and British commissions. The French unit arrives Wednesday and the British on Friday. Columbia University will confer degrees on the commissioners as part of the ceremonies.
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New York
Columbia University
Georgia Steers Batak Record at Southern Sale
In St Louis on May 7 a Georgia consignment from E. T. Comer Co Screven county sold five cattle loads and one hog ear. The 121 steers averaged 780 pounds at 10.35 per cwt setting a new Georgia record and leading southern cattle this week. The lighter 23 head averaged 624 pounds at 9.75 per cwt. Comer operates a large Screven county plantation and is connected with Bibb Manufacturing Co Macon.
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St. Louis
State of Georgia
E. T. Comer Company
Screven
Georgia
ET. Comer
Comer Bros
Texas
Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association
Bibb Manufacturing Co
Macon
Pinchot Helps Southern Pulpits Urge Food Crop Drive
In early May a nationwide call from conservationist Gifford Pinchot mobilized thousands of church leaders across eight southern states to promote increased food crop production. He gathered signatures from Methodist Episcopal Catholic and other denominations with aid from the Southern Bell Telephone Co which printed and mailed copies to ministers.
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Atlanta
Atlantia
Gifford Pinchot
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Pinchot
Baptist
Presbyterian and
Christian Churches
A. M Soule
Fraternizing Must Now Stop on the Western Front
General Gurko orders troops to cease fraternizing with enemy forces arguing such conduct helps the enemy learn Russian dispositions and may stall the Russian front allowing German forces to concentrate against Britain and France. He notes three German divisions have already moved from the Russian front and appeals to duty to Russia and allies. Also reported is the death of aviators Peter Merrick of Roosevelt New York and John Stender of Tonawanda when their aircraft exploded at Hempstead Plains.
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Jowewa
G, C
Atlanta
Keener
City
Armer
Stewart
Petrograd
Gurko
Russia
New York
Peter Merrick
Roosevelt, N. Y
John Stender
Tonawanda
Hempstead Plains
New Ideas From New York Return
Robert S. Brown of Phoenix Grocery returns from New York City after a seven week Economist Training school course. He graduates honor man among 27 and wrote advertisements for B Altman and Co while there.
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Laboratory of Science
Robert S. Brown
Phoenix Grocery Company
New York City
Economist Training School
New York
B. Altman and Co
Peach growers protest 15 percent freight rate hike
Atlanta May 4 Georgia peach growers through the Georgia Fruit Exchange oppose a proposed 15 percent increase in interstate freight rates set to begin July 1 If approved the added cost could total about 75000 this season as three quarters of the crop moves after July 1 The exchange will bring attorneys to ICc hearings alongside other shipper groups to resist the advance and protect Georgia peach profits.
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Atlanta
Orga
Georgia Fruitxchange
Southeastern Dunes
Inerstate Commerce Commission
Georgia
Fruit Exchange
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Troops to Europe Reach Onward Call
Washington May 7 definite decision to send American troops to France. Sailing date and other details withheld until they join the western front. Force expected to be composed of selected men. first expedition to fairly place the United States on the firing line.
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Washington
France
United States Flor
Twenty Five Million More Loaned to England
Washington May 7. Another twenty five million was loaned to England today. It is understood that one hundred million a month will be advanced here until the proceeds of the war bonds begin to come in.
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Kington
Free Commission
Astern Rowds
Rea
Pennsylvania Railroads
PSTN
Plan of Peace Unionists to Boycott Banks Before War
New York on May 7 the Labor's Peace Council inner circle urged unions to withdraw funds from banks that financed the hundred million dollar British loan. The You Myntelen trial was cited as part of the afternoon's testimony.
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New York
Labor's Peace Council
Beloved Woman Paoate Mrozckowski Dies at 63
Mrs T K Mrozekowski dies after years of paralysis and invalidism at 63. Funeral from Gloucester street residence Wednesday at 10 AM with Rev C P Gilbert of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial in Palmetto cemetery. She is survived by her husband, a cabinet maker, a daughter Mrs J A Dankle, and a son Mack Mrozckowski. Her Christian character made her beloved by many.
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T. K. Mrozekowski
Gloucester Street
C. P Gilbert
First Baptist Church
Palmetto Cemetery
Mrozckowski
J. A. Dankle
Mack Mrozckowski
Explosion at Kingsport plant leaves one dead
The Federal Dyestuffs and Chemical Company plant in Kings Port was partially wrecked by an explosion this morning. One worker was killed and about twenty were slightly hurt as investigators probe a rumored plot.
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Bristol,Tenn
Federal Dyestuffs and Chemical Company
Kings Port
Plan Two War Commissions Coordinating Allied Supplies
Washington may host two allied war commissions with a London body and a Washington body to run continuously. The London commission would allocate seaborne traffic while the Washington panel focuses on securing supplies for the seaboard and coordinating resources for U.S. wartime needs.
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Washington
London
Lansing
United States
Clean Up and Paint Up Day Sparks Brunswick Gardens
On the first day of the week the Woman's club leads a cleanup and paint up drive in Brunswick. Dear Mother Nature helps with rain as housewives wash streets and buildings, cut lawns, plant beds, water gardens, and exterminate pests while promoting fire prevention. The effort highlights female gardens and shared husband wife efforts in community upkeep.
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Women’s Club
Lamawick
Brunswick
Government seeks drivers for quartermaster corps
Atlanta May 7 Government seeks automobile and truck drivers for the quartermaster section of the enlisted reserve corps with sergeant pay. Asa G. Candler Jr. chairs the Southeastern Quartermasters Reserve Enlistment Committee hoping to enroll many from the region. Application blanks are available from regular army recruiting officers and require two citizen endorsements.
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Atlanta
Southeastern Quartermasters
Asa G. Candler, Jr
Ernor
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