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Newspaper
Brunswick News
Location
Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1917
Page
1
The Senate narrowly ended the war time press censorship section of the espionage bill by a 39 to 38 vote. The House had favored censorship, while the Senate opposed it and the measure may go to conference to resolve differences. An amendment to make the bill effective only for the war passed without a recorded vote.
Assistant Secretary Vrooman of the Department of Agriculture accuses food gamblers speculators and cornerers of disloyalty and vows action through legislation. He lauds business leaders for patriotic support of the federal war effort and criticizes those opposing government food controls.
In Brunswick churches Mother's Day will be observed with sermons by pastors. The custom includes three acts for participants: attend church, write a letter to living mothers, and wear a white flower to honor mothers.
Washington May 12. War department officials refused to comment on reports that Major General John J Pershing might command the expedition to France. Secretary Baker said announcements would be made promptly when it is safe for the national interest and that high officer movements are sensitive to avoid premature military plans becoming public.
Boston crowds line streets as Marshal Joffre and French mission arrive from New York. Mayor Curley and Harvard President A Lawrence Lowell lead reception at South Station and state house. luncheon at Faneuil Hall precedes parade on Boston Common. Gold casket gift worth 150000 dollars presented to honor French orphans. M Viviani to arrive tomorrow for Braves Field reception.
An item titled Bulletin Notice indicates the bulletin is received and posted in the post office and that the publication will be issued to provide all the news.
The first issue of the Official Bulletin announces it will publish daily war related proclamations executive orders and statements from the federal government. It will be distributed at no cost to public officials newspapers and libraries and posted in post offices to inform citizens about war progress and actions.
The business of turning civilians into officers has begun at Fort McPherson. The first 2,500 cadets reported Friday morning, divided into fifteen companies, will undergo drill, squad organization by height, vaccination for smallpox and typhoid, and strict discipline during study hours. City cadets include L. R. Akin Jr in Company 6, H. S. Baggs in Company 14, James D. Gould Jr in Company 11, George Stewart in Company 7, and E. G. Watkins in Company 2.
B Lee Crews of Atlanta has been in the city collecting funds from loyal democrats to help cover Georgia’s $12,000 deficit from the recent presidential election. He reports good results and the News commends the loyal democrats and supporters of the president for aiding the deficit clearance.
Paris reports a complete trade blockade as Switzerland notifies Germany its recent agreement cannot be fulfilled. Transportation contracts by American ships with Switzerland, Scandinavia, and Holland guarantee neutral supplies and the United States has suspended all exports to Germany in exchange.
Urgent need for 100 female power sewing machine operators at the Charleston navy yard. Pay $2.24 for eight hours with overtime time and a half. Age 18 to 40, with exceptions for experienced women over 40. Further information from the secretary of the local civil service board.
Atlanta May 12 Alfred T. Thom will resign as general counsel of the Southern Railway on May 15 to become general counsel of the Railway Executives' Advisory Committee, according to an announcement at Southern offices today.
Hope Ark May 12 The first Negro suffragan bishop in the United States has been elected by the Episcopal council of the diocese of Arkansas.
The coming legislature will be asked to standardize 600 pounds as a barrel of spirits to save about $1.5 million annually in preparation and shipping costs. Representative C. E. Stewart, a naval stores producer, prepared the bill and will urge its passage. Under current rules producers pay $3 for 62 1 2 gallon barrels and are paid only for gallons. the plan also targets rosin shipment changes.
Petrograd reports German agents are using deadly weapons and heavy funds to undermine Russia. They allegedly back anarchist and socialist revolutionaries to topple the Czarist regime while Duma leaders push for political liberty.
The greatest purchasing commission in history will soon have headquarters in Washington. It will buy all supplies needed in France, Italy and Great Britain to eliminate competition. Allies will spend in the United States money loaned by the United States through this commission.
Washington reports ten million men aged 21 to 30 will be subject to the selective draft on July 1 under the war army bill. Director Rogers of the census bureau cites this as about ten percent of the 1917 population, with statewide eligibles listed for Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia.
British forces push deeper into the Hindenburg line near Bullecourt and at the Lindenburg sector. Haig reports gained ground along the Arras Cambrai road with several hundred German prisoners taken. Paris notes German lines breached in Alsace Besonvaux region and Verdun artillery clashes persist. Turkish resistance in Mesopotamia weakens as British operations continue. Petrograd reports a close vote against a coalition government by the workers and soldiers delegates.
Elaborate ceremonies marked the dedication of a new American Red Cross headquarters in Washington a big white marble building costing 80 000 located between the Corcoran Gallery and Continental Memorial Hall The event featured a 1000 women in uniform paraded for President Wilson and was led by Mrs Hugh L Scott with remarks on women of the North and South and efforts toward a united country
A vandal slashed Captain F D M Strachan's palm tree at Prince and Union streets and carved the letter B deep into the trunk possibly killing the tree. Brunswick civic pride is outraged and Captain Strachan offers a 250 dollar reward for evidence leading to conviction.
Berlin reports one British destroyer sunk on Thursday amid clashes between torpedo boat fleets. Official announcement confirms loss in the engagement with German torpedo boats near the Baltic theater.
Chicago May 12 Trading in May wheat was ordered discontinued by the Chicago Board of Trade directors. They also directed existing contracts be settled by delivery or a selling price fixed by a committee led by James A Patten, which will meet later.
Stockholm May 12 an official announcement says the three days conference of Swedish Danish and Norwegian ministers unanimously resolved that the three countries will maintain impartial neutrality. They also agreed to collaborate with other neutrals to safeguard their common interests during the war and beyond.
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