Senators Vote to Retain Censorship Clause Opposition
The Senate, by one vote, eliminated the administration censorship from the espionage bill and defeated a bid to reinstate it in another form. Senators Simmons and Overman of North Carolina voted against removing the censorship. The decision sets up a possible conference fight with the House on the wartime clause. Reed proposed the bill apply only for the duration of the war.
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Washington
Senate
House
Reed
Simmons
Overman
Wheat Traders Faced May Wheat Discontinuation
Chicago traders confronted an unusual situation after the board of directors ordered May wheat trading discontinued. Prices rose to 3.25 a bushel intraday, closing at 3.18, up three cents, with the move not altering contracts for immediate needs.
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Board of Directors
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Receives Stratford Oak for Central Park
Stratford on Avon presented a nine foot oak tree to New York City and Ambassador Page accepted it from the Stratford mayor. Central Park Shakespeare garden committee staged the planting with speeches on U S England ties by notable figures.
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New York
Stratford-on-Avon
New York City
Central Park
Drummers Form Patriotic League In Midwest
St Paul Minnesota May 12 initial steps toward organizing a commercial travelers patriotic league were taken at a meeting attended by traveling men from many parts of the northwest. The aim is to extend the organization nationwide and have travelers observe conditions in their territory and recruit labor for farms and other industries.
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St. Paul, Minn
Forty Years in Customs Service in Boston
Major D H L Gleason customs boarding officer at the port of Boston completed 40 years in that role. The milestone marks a record in U S history and links to government service dating back to 1872.
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Boston
Mass
D. H. L. Gleason
United States
Wheat futures rise after May delivery news
In Chicago on May 12 traders shifted from May delivery, as trading in May options declined while July futures jumped 12 points to 2.59 and September rose to 2.27, up about 9 to 10 cents overnight.
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Chicago
Red Cross Headquarters Dedication Ceremony
Washington May 12 elaborate dedication ceremonies were held for the new American Red Cross headquarters a white marble structure costing 200000 with President Wilson Secretary Baker and former president Taft on the program The building is dedicated as A Memorial Built by the Government of the United States and Patriotic Citizens to the Women of the North and the South The program included Senator John Sharpe Williams speaking for women of the south and Rev H Percy Silver chaplain of the military academy for the women of the north
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American Red Cross
Wilson
Baker
Taft
United States
North
South
United
John Sharpe Williams
Misissippi
H. Percy Silver
Military Academy For
Coalition government not favored by working men
Petrograd May 12 The executive committee of the council of workmen and soldier delegates votes 23 to 22 against taking part in forming a coalition government. The decision is deferred to a plenary meeting of the council.
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Petrograd
Council of Workmen and Soldier Delegates
Made in Japan Banquet at Missouri Journalism Week
The eighth annual journalism week at the University of Missouri features a made in Japan banquet on closing night. The School of Journalism plans the dinner to foster U S Japan relations and showcase Japanese empire crafts. All food and decorations are from Japan and 500 guests will receive Oriental souvenir baskets.
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Columbia
University of Missouri
Japan
Orient
Mississippi Valley Suffrage Meet Opens in Columbus
Hundreds of suffrage leaders gathered at the Hotel Deshler in Columbus for the sixth annual Mississippi Valley Suffrage conference. Officials from Texas to Nebraska attend as the three day meeting begins. A public session is set for tomorrow with Governor Cox and Carrie Chapman Catt as keynote speakers.
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Columbus
Deshler
Texas
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Oklahoma
Kansas
Louisiana
Michigan
Mississippi
North Dakota
Ohio
Iowa
Alabama
Illinois
Tennessee
Nebraska
Cox
Carrie Chapman Catt
New York
Richards Captures Southern Handicap Trap Title in Roanoke
Roanoke, Va May 12 Dr J G Richards won the southern handicap by smashing 92 of 100 targets in the final event of the twelfth trapshooting tourney. Four men tied for the three trophies at the finish and in the shoot off Richards led T T Hyde Coonaca B C J B Cumbie Roanoke and F P Williams US Navy.
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Roanoke
J. G. Richards
Dr. Richards
T. T. Hyde
Croonaca
J. B. Cumbie
F. P. Williams
United States Navy
War Tax Assailed Today Before the Senate
The general attack on the war tax bill continued before the Senate Finance Committee. Railways and express firms urged parcel post packages be taxed only when competing with them. Interurban electric power firms and outdoor advertising groups opposed taxes on those industries.
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Senate
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Wheat Makes Its Greatest Rise Now
Chicago May 12 Wheat marked a sensational advance in the present crop with net gains of 27 to 32 cents in July and September options. July closed at 2.73 to 2.75 a bushel and September at 2.44 to 2.46, after yesterday’s declines.
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Chicago
Tao Aoi
French Commission in Boston for Short Visit
Boston on May 12 reports Marshall Joffre and the French commission arriving from New York. An afternoon parade was the day’s highlight followed by a visit to the state house for a joint session with Governor McCarthy and military representatives. A $150000 Boston Commons drive supports fatherless children in France.
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Boston
Marshall Joffre
New York
State House
McCarth
Boston Commons
France
Harvard University
Viviani
Naval fight off Belgium reported by Reuter Telegram
London May 12 Flashes of light indicating another aerial attack on Zeebrugge were observed between 3 and 4 o clock this morning. Later heavy continuous gunfire was heard. It is believed a naval engagement was in progress.
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London
Zeebrugge
Reuter
Flushing
Holland
Mexican Mercantile Alliance Cuts Capital Living Costs
The Mexican Mercantile Alliance formed by prominent Mexican businessmen began in May a campaign to ease living costs in Mexico City. It is importing train loads of food and essentials from the surrounding country and selling at cost, with prices said to be well below those in regular markets.
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Mexico City
Mexican Mercantile Alliance
Japanese envoy Chiinda speaks perfect English in Parliament
Viscount Chiinda, the Japanese ambassador to England, surprised a group of MPs as his guest by delivering a speech in fluent English. He was described as having a quiet, impassive Oriental style.
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London
Viscount Chiinda
England
Typhoid Epidemic Probe Moved to Canton
The state board of health announced that Dr. A. W. Crouch has traveled to Canton, N. to investigate a reported typhoid epidemic there.
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Raleigh
State Board of Health Today
A. W. Crouch
Canton
National League Discusses Baseball Situation In New York
At a special meeting in New York on May 12 the National League clubs debated several aspects of the baseball situation. The session covered organizational and competitive issues affecting the league and its teams.
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New York
National League of Baseball Clubs
Weather Outlook for Southeast Starts Warm Up Next Week
Continued cool weather in the southeast is followed by a temperature rise forecast to begin Tuesday or Wednesday for the coming week. Washington reports May 12.
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Washington
Wilson Wins Key Role in North Carolina Travelers Protective Association
Charlotte dispatch reports Wilson of High Point elected president of the state Travelers Protective Association at the 1918 convention. He led efforts on road, sign board, milepost and auto laws. Strong bid from High Point for 1918 meeting lost to Savannah bound eastern city. Other officers named A. T. Wishart and Charles F. Tomlinson of High Point. Convention adjourned.
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Charlotte
O. FE. Wilson
High Point
Travelers Protective Asociation
Wilson
Good Roads
Generally Assembly
Carolina
A. T. Wishart
Charles F. Tomlinson
National
Traveler’s Protective Association
Savannah
Baker Clamps the Lid on All War Department News
Washington May 12 The War Department refused to discuss Pershing’s mission or any military movements. Secretary Baker called speculation prejudicial to the public interest and said announcements would come as decisions are reached. Officials declined to comment on reports Pershing might command the expedition to France.
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Washington
John J. Pershing
War Department
Baker
Pershing
France
Holwege Delays Peace Proposals Amid Reichstag Debate
Copenhagen dispatch says von Bethmann Hollweg will not issue peace proposals now. The Germania reports he has won centrists and part of the liberals to his view that a peace discussion is inadvisable before the reichstag.
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Copenhagen
Orgam
von Bethmann-Holwege
House Restores Roosevelt Section in War Bill
The House voted 215 to 178 after a stormy debate to instruct its conferees on the army bill to restore the Senate amendment allowing Colonel Roosevelt to lead a division to France.
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Washington
House Today
Senate
Roosevelt
France
London Stock Exchange troops lead entry into Bagdad
London traders from the Stock Exchange led the first troops into Bagdad. They were headed by a senior member now serving as a major in their regiment. Field Marshal Lord Grenfell addressed older members about the exploits of the younger rivals.
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London
London Stock Exchange
Bagdad
the Exchange
Lord Grenfell
Southern Counsel to Resign
Atlanta May 12. Alfred P Thom will resign May 15 as general counsel of the Southern railway to serve as general counsel of the railway executive advisory committee.
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Atlanta
Alfred P. Thom
The
Southern Railway
Railway Executive Advisory Committee
This State Has 194 400 Men For War Service
On July 1 ten million men nationwide will be subject to selective service under the war army bill. Director Rogers of the census bureau announced the 21 to 30 age group will total about 10 percent of the 103 to 104 million population for July 1, 1917. North Carolina is estimated at 194400, South Carolina 157100, and Virginia 186400.
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Washington
United States
Rogers
Census Bureau
Bureau
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Ball Players Keep Up Their Records
Chicago, May 12. Individual major league baseball records announced today include leading hitters, runs, pitchers, base stealers, and home runs. In the American league Sisler leads with a .399 average and Cobb ties Hooper for six steals in the American. Cravath tops the National with four homers, St. Louis leads American team batting at .255, New York leads the National at .266.
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Chicago
Sisler
St. Louis
Smith
Rouseh
Cincinnati
American
Hooper
Boston
National
Groh
Leonard
Ames
Cobb
Detroit
Zeider
Mill Workers Aid Own Supply Through Gardening
Washington reports textile workers in North and South Carolina mills are boosting food stocks by gardening. Investigators say 548 families grew about $3 worth of produce on 0.15 acres, with fertilizer costs around $3.54. Livestock including chickens, pigs and cows supplement the effort, with chickens yielding about $1.08 each.
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Washington
North
South Carolina
Department of Agriculture
No Pictures Taken at St Pauls Dedication Service
London reports photographers barred from capturing dedicatory scenes at St Pauls Cathedral for the US entry into the war. Press photographers were instructed to forgo inside and outside images, while an amateur obtained the sole photo of the King and Queen from a rooftop vantage along the parade route. The Press Photographers association voiced strong protest at the restrictions.
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London
St. Paul's Cathedral
United States
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Press Photographers’ Association
Cotton market opens steady amid mixed futures in New York
The cotton market opened steady with a slight decline to 4 points and some months gaining 20 to 23 points. July rose to 19.79 before fading, October touched 19.17, and near term months finished with modest gains. Final closes show May 19.85 July 19.70 October 19.09 December 19.18 January 19.22.
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New York
Plans Completed for Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Meeting
Plans are complete for the grand lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Daughters of Rebekah to meet in this city next Tuesday through Thursday. About 400 delegates are expected, with Reption lodge No 63 hosting. J R Young chairs the entertainment committee and aims for a successful, memorable gathering. A J Dodamead, longtime Odd Fellow, will participate actively during the sessions.
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Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows
State Assembly
Daughters of Rebekah
Reption Lodge No. 63
J. R. Young
Repiion Lodge
Grand Lodge
A. J. Dodamead
Odd Fellows
Columbia
S. C
Repiton Lodge
Mr. Dodamead
Local Man Delivers Report at Travelers Convention
At Charlotte the Travel ers' Protective association held its annual state convention. J. Wilson, Good Roads Chairman from this city, presented a report showing state cooperation and tangible results from T P A suggestions. The local lodge delegation urged High Point to host the 1918 convention.
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Travelers’ Protective Association
Charlotte
Good Roads
J. Wilson
Wilson
High Point
Nordic Ministers Endorse Impartial Neutrality Policy
A three day conference by Swedish Danish and Norwegian ministers results in a reaffirmed policy of impartial neutrality for Sweden Norway and Denmark. The statement notes continued nonalignment amid regional concerns and international events.
Germans Claim British Destroyer Sunk in May 1 Engagement
Berlin reports the admiralty announced on May 12 that a British destroyer was sunk in the May 1 clash between German jet forces and British cruisers and destroyers.
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Berlin
The
Admiralty
Woman's Missionary Meeting Opens in Wheeling
Delegates from many parts of the country gather in Wheeling to attend the 20th biennial convention of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society of the general synod of the Evangelical Lutheran churches of the United States.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
General Synod
The
Envangleical Lutheran Churches of the
United States
Need More Houses in London England Reports Housing Gap
London officials call for at least 100000 small houses built annually to meet population growth, sanitation needs, and renewal of worn out buildings. Last year 10000 new houses were erected, leaving a current shortage near five hundred thousand.
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London
England
Tampico Oil Exports Set Record March Output
Mexico City reports crude oil exports from the Tampico field in March totaled 2,587,000 barrels, more than 500,000 barrels above the field’s previous record, signaling a historic month for the region’s oil industry.
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Mexico City
Tampico
British Haig presses on across Hindenburg line near Bullecourt
London reports describe major British attack near Bullecourt and progress along the Arras-Cambrai road with several hundred prisoners taken. French forces along the Aisne Campagne front continue harassing fire while Verdun sees limited big gun activity. In Mesopotamia the British clearings advance as Turks fall back toward hills north of Baghdad.
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Hinsdenberg
Bullecourt
Scarpe
Arras-Cambrai Road
London
Haig
Dorcourt-Queant
Douai
France
Aisne
Campagne
Verdun
Avecourt Wood
Mesopotamia
Bagdad
Important service at St Marys Church and rector call
St Marys Episcopal Church invites all parishioners to a Sunday service at 11 AM followed by a 10 AM Sunday school and lay reading. A meeting will discuss Rev Samuel M Hanff being offered the rector position as Episcopalians show enthusiasm for the candidate.
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St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Samuel M. Hanff
St. Mary’s Church
Eivery
Hant
Commercial Club to Hold Annual Meeting Tuesday Evening
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Commercial club will be held in the club rooms Tuesday evening at 7.30 o'clock. Officers for the coming year will be elected and other matters of importance taken up. It is asked that all members make it convenient to be present if possible.
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The
Commercial Club
Guards to Escort Frew Bissell at Topeka Murder Trial
Special guards will be stationed in the court room when Frew Bissell charged with the murder of Edna Dinsmore is brought to Kansas City for trial Monday. The case was moved from Topeka due to strong local hostility and fear of mob violence.
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Kansas City, Kas
Frew Bissell
Edna Dinsmore
Topeka
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O. E. Wilson
Travelers’ Protective Association of North
Holwege
Bill
Southern
Columbia, S. C
Travelers’ Convention
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Stockholm
Woman’s Missionary Meeting
Hindenberg
ST. Mary's Church
Episcopal Church
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