Sunday Blue Law Debated by Alabama Senate
Alabama Senate weighs Bonner Sunday blue law to bar paid baseball on Sundays and close pool rooms. bill could be amended to apply only to municipalities. House and Senate consider cotton warehouse bills with hearings set. Kline seeks South Carolina plan view. opposition cites cost of a new warehouse superintendent job.
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Senate
Montgomery
Ala
Wilcox
House
Alabama Bankers’ Association
Committee On Finance and Taxation
Kline
Anniston
John L. McLaurin
South Carolina
Verneer
Dr McCall to testify before Montgomery education committee
Dr. McCall, Mobile school and health board member, travels to Montgomery to address the education committee on the state health board bill and the medical college removal bill. He sits with the progressives and conferred with Dr. Yarbrough. A twelve year old lobbyist from Gadsden, Williamson Glover, asked to exempt his pointer dog from the dog tax law. Committees did not meet and many legislators are away at Tuskegee visiting Booker Washington’s school.
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McCall
Montgomery
Alg
Mobile School and Health Boards
Education Committee
State Board of Health
Medical College
Board of Health
Yarbrough
Williamson Glover
Gadsden
Tuskegee
Booker Washington
Wilson Aims to Speed Up Legislature in Alabama
Representative Wilson of Mobile will introduce a resolution when the house convenes to urge speeding up the legislature and avoiding session splitting He says members have not done half as much work as they could and will seek immediate consideration to put the house on record.
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Wilson
Montgomery
Ala
Mobile
House
Great Crowd Watches Jefferson County Bank Reopen
A large Birmingham crowd observed the reopening of the Jefferson County Bank after state take over. The reorganized Jefferson County Savings Bank offered interest on savings deposits during the suspension. Receipts exceeded withdrawals as new president A. E. Jackson of Decatur expressed confidence in success.
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Jefferson County Bank
Birmingham
Alea
Jefferson County Savings Bank
State Banking Department
A. E. Jackson
Decatur
Ala
Machinists Demand More Pay Less Hours
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on August 2 machinists at Potter Johnson, employing nearly 1000 workers, pressed for a five cent hourly raise and an eight hour day. They are said to be making shells for France and formed a committee to join the International Association of Machinists.
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Pawtucket
Ril
Potter & Johnson
France
International Association of Machinists
Plate bearing accusation removed from Becker coffin
The New York police announced that a silver plate placed by Charles Becker's widow on his coffin inscribed that he was murdered by Governor Whitman has been removed as a criminal libel. Mrs Becker was informed the plate was to be removed.
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New York
Charles Becker
Whitman
Grocer Beaten and Store Looted at St Emanuel Delaware
Tobey Olson proprietor of a southwest corner grocery was assaulted at 4 30 am by two unknown burglars who looted the store taking 105 dollars. Olson was bound gagged and beaten with a soda bottle as detectives searched the area for suspects with no immediate success.
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Tobey Olson
St. Emanuel and
Delaware
Conception Street
Olson
Charles Lyons
Judge to rule on supersedeas in Nashville case
No chancery court session was held today in Nashville municipal scandal probe. Judge S F Wilson of the court of civil appeals is expected at 3 o clock to rule on supersedeas in the receivership suit. City commission may address mayoral succession and ouster pending injunction action.
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Nashville
Tenn
Chancery Court
S. F. Wilson
Court of Civil Appeals
City Commission
H. E. Howze
Robert Elliott
Could Not Swim Drowns Saving Girl at Beach
In Wilmington near Fenton Beach three girls and Irvin McCall died after a row boat capsized. McCall 21 could not swim and died in a bid to reach Ruth Craig 16 who perished. Murphy saved oneOther drowning victim was a young woman who died while bathing.
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Wilmington
Del
Fénton’s Beach
Irvin McCall
Ruth Craig
McCall
John J. Murphy
Miss Craig
Murphy
Offer of 20 000 and players for Joe Jackson reported
A Chicago newspaper claims the Chicago White Sox offered $20,000 plus players for Joe Jackson. Vitegent Barnard of the Cleveland Americans said today Jackson would not be sold or traded to any club.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Joe Jackson
Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Vitegent Barnard
Cleveland Americans
Jackson
Treasury receipts fall short in July by sixteen million
Washington August 2 reports Treasury receipts for July, the first month of the new fiscal year, were sixteen million behind expenditures. A working balance of about one hundred million remains available from all sources.
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Washington
Treasury
Birmingham Eyes Huge U.S. Rifle Plant Expansion
Birmingham launches a campaign to secure a federal rifle and small arms ammunition plant. Alabama lawmakers and civic groups back the initiative, aiming to win location for the factory in Birmingham with quiet preparatory meetings and broad delegation support.
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Alabama
Congress
Birmingham
Ala
Washington
Sylacauga
War Department
Ntarm al Arms Ammunition
Submarine Construction Possibility at New York Navy Yard
New York Navy Yard officials received semi official word that either three large submarines or the electric engines for the battleship California would be built at the yard. This eases fear of 2000 workers facing possible dismissal. The California keel is set to be laid around September 10.
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New York
New York Navy Yard
California
Germany Seizes Control of Westphalia Cotton Industry
German newspapers report a government order placing all textile factories in Westphalia under state control to ensure an equitable division of cotton among German factories. The action, dated August 2, aims to coordinate production across the industry.
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Rotterdam
London
Westphalia
Germany
Scientists of America in Convention at Frisco
The American Association for the Advancement of Science opened its convention in Frisco. Participating organizations include the Astronomical Society of the Pacific the Biological Society of the Pacific Coast the Entomological Society of America the Seismological Society of America and the Society of American Bacteriologists. President Dr William Wallace Campbell of Mount Hamilton California director of Lick Observatory was to deliver the principal address.
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San’ Francisco
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Biological Society of the Pacific Coast
Entomological Society of America Seismological Society of America
The
Society of American Bacteriologists
William Wallace Campbell
Mount Hamilton
Cal
Lick Observatory
Crowds at Panama-California Exposition Break July Record
San Diego officials reveal July attendance at the Panama California Exposition topped all prior monthly records. July admissions reached 301,937 with a daily average of 9,740, bringing total attendance since opening to August 1 to 1,265,513.
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San Diego
Cal
Bureau of Administrations
17 000 Prisoners Taken by Italians Up to Date
Rome reports 17 000 prisoners captured by Italian forces, including 280 officers, from across Austria Hungary. The Stefani News Agency says prisoners remain under their former chain of command while under Italian protection and receive the same rations as Italian troops.
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Rome
Paris
Stefani
Austria- Hungary
Storm warnings issued from Florida to Fort Monroe
Storm warnings have been ordered along the Atlantic coast from Florida to Fort Monroe. The disturbance formed over the Florida peninsula Sunday morning and was centered this morning, tracking southeastward with increasing winds.
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Florida
Fort Monroe
Washington
Weather Bureau
Atlantic
Florida Peninsula
Nts Fresh Wales
Becker Funeral in New York Attended by Immense Crowd
The funeral of Charles Becker was held at St. Nicholas Church in the Bronx. Police reserves were called as overflow crowds stood in the street. A floral cross bore the inscription Sacrificed lines. The crowd traveled with a long procession to Woodlawn cemetery.
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New York
Charles Becker
Becker
Whitman
Woodlawn
Respirator innovation from Melbourne University boosts wartime safety
Melbourne University staff claim a respirator breakthrough 100 percent more effective than existing models. In Boston, ex Governor Eugene N Foss seeks Republican governor nomination next fall. Brussels launches Gen language daily funded by private parties via official ads. London reports Danish five percent loan failure with half subscribed, banks to absorb rest. St Louis attorney Edward Hafferkamp dies after being struck by a pitched ball. Albany skeptical Thaw sanity, state to appeal. New Orleans promoter Charles G Bush dies at 80.
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London
Melbourne University
Melbourne
Boston
Eugene N. Foss
Brussels
ST. Louis
Edward Hafferkamp
C. F. Blanke
Hafferkamp
Albany
N.Y
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Woodbury
New Orleans
Charles G. Bush
Bonus Paid to 1200 Miners Amid Steel Plant Prosperity
Calumet Michigan August reports that twelve hundred copper miners at Wolverine and Mohawk companies received five percent of this month’s earnings as a bonus amid unusual industry prosperity. Company officials declared the gift timely and morale-boosting.
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Calumet, Mich
Wolverine
Mo K
Weather forecast for Mobile Alabama and Mississippi
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with not quite so warm conditions. Mobile forecasts show moderate winds mostly northwest. Alabama line notes similar pattern with northwest winds. Mississippi expects partly cloudy today with possible showers Tuesday, cooler tonight especially northern areas, and moderate variable winds.
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Mobile
Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Regular Guarantee of Higher Paid Circulation in Mobile
The Mobile Item asserts it offers advertisers more paid circulation in Mobile and suburbs than any other Mobile newspaper. Auditors from the American Bureau of Circulation substantiated this claim for two consecutive six month periods.
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Mobile
American Bureau of Circulation
Britain and Germany Notes at State Department
Germany's reply to the last US note on the sinking of the William P. Frye by Prinz Eitel Friedrich began arriving at the state department with publication timing to be arranged. Berlin asserts a right to destroy and pay under the 1828 Prussian American treaty, while Washington denies that right. No reparations question appears certain, but direct payment debate remains.
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Washington
Germany
William P. Frye
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
State Department
United States
Britain’s supplemental note to U S. on neutral shipping
Washington Aug 2 Britain issues a supplemental note replying to American concerns over neutral shipping and detention of the Neches. Secretary Lansing said the note defends British prize court actions and notes will be released after government-to-government arrangements. Officials would not discuss the communications publicly.
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Britain
U. S. Washington
Great Britain
State Department
Neches
Lansing
United States
Orders In Council
North Sea
German government undecided on American note response
Overseas News Agency report says Germany has not yet decided whether to answer the American note on submarine warfare. Government awaits the full text of the American note to Great Britain before determining further steps.
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Berlin
Sayville
N. Y
Great Britain
Panic on Steamer Republic Sparks Panic at Coney Island
The steamer Republic bringing Rockaway passengers reached Coney Island after a false fire alarm caused a panic. Many women and children were injured in the rush for life preservers and boats before the crew reassured passengers and the ship continued to New York.
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New York
Land “Republic
Rockaway
Coney Island
Starvation reported in Mexico City amid reoccupation
Washington reports official confirmation of Carranza forces reoccupying Mexico City led by Gonzales. Red Cross warns of starvation with prices prohibitive and scarce corn. people eating leaves and even dead livestock. Carranza plans to move government to Mexico City in August as vital railways are restored and regions come under control.
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Washington
Mexico City
Carranza
Gonzales
State Department
Silliman
Vera Cruz
Red Cross
Charles J. O'Connor
Relef
Aaaes
Guadeloupe
Tula
Pachuca
Bacategas Aspoat Das ‘ Pation Yrn
Zacatecas
Ana
Soma
Menicp City
Queretaro
Contin
Iturbide
Sinaloa
Sonora
Manzanillo
Guadalajara
Irapuato
Tamaulipas
Nuevo Leon
Coahuila
United States
Villa Declares U S Government Should Go to Hell
General Francisco Villa told foreign merchants in Chihuahua City that the American government could go to hell and shortly after confiscated several of their stores. Reports say forty two Mexican merchants were jailed after a Saturday conference to raise a forced loan. six were executed.
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Villa
U.S
EL Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua City
Allies prepare for three more years of war says Corey
William E. Corey former United States Steel president arrived in New York aboard Espagne from Bordeaux and stated the allies expect to wage war for up to three more years. He said allies may prefer US financial aid to military action and noted Russia would need time to reorganize with demand for metal, especially iron, boosting U.S. business. The Coreys were staying at a chateau near Paris.
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Corey
United States
New York
William E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Bordeaux
Russia
Paris
Mitan Capital of Courland Falls to German Forces
Berlin reports Mitan the capital of Courland province near Riga has been occupied by German troops. The capture marks a strategic advance as forces push from the Baltic region.
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Mitan
Russ
Berlin
Courland
Riga
Russia Still Hopes for West Diversion as War Fights Persist
London dispatch notes uncertain word from Warsaw about Grand Duke Nikolai’s troops. Russians reportedly threaten a western diversion while Moscow’s stance remains cautious. Heavy fighting continues on the Narew front with some gains claimed near the Oje river as German pressure increases. Moscow signals ongoing resource mobilization despite fears of surrender.
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London
Warsaw
Grand Duke
Nicht
Tograd
Duma
Russia
Petrograd
Moscow
Russian Destroyer Sunk Near Kerken Island
Overseas News Agency dispatch from Constantinople via wireless reports a large Russian torpedo destroyer sunk off Kerken Island in the Black Sea east of Chileh. Details on cause are unknown.
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Berlin
Sayyi
Constat Nople
Kerken
Chileh
Black Sea
Clintonia Torpedo In British Steamship Attack
The British steamship Clintonia was torpedoed. Fifty four aboard were saved. The vessel of 3,838 gross was owned by J. Robinson. Continued report appears on page three.
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Clintonia
London
J. Robinson
National German American delegates debate war policy
Delegates at a convention in Philadelphia discussed the German American stance on the war and German government actions. No formal declaration was reached as President Hexamer’s report and general routine business were read, with the convention continuing through Friday.
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San Francisco
C. J. He
Philadelphia
Hexamer
United States
England
3000 Buildings Burn at Constantinople Report
Athens dispatch via London reports 3000 buildings destroyed by fire in Constantinople. German hospital filled with wounded soldiers.
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Constantinople
Athens
Greece
London
Funeral Notice Kane
Annie Bauer wife of James Kane age unspecified died 1918 entered interest at 4 04 funeral from 850 Elmira tomorrow Tuesday noon at 3 and church at 3 30 interment Magnolia Cemetery
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Kane
Annie Bauer
James Kane
Elmira
St. Church
Intermimagnolia Cemetery
Lost items and reward notices flood local classifieds
Fragmentary ad notices describe a lost gold watch with initials B and a diamond setting near North Conception and Me tile Co or post office. A lost automobile hood with Bell 1169 contact and a reward is offered. Also mentions lost pet with unclear name and locations Morgan Avenue and G ment Street.
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North Conception
Cp Me Tile Co
Conception Street
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St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Eastland
Scientists of America
Frisco
Kaiser
Frye
Wes
Hudson
Tampico
Eagle Petroleum Company
Huasteca Petroleum Company
Massena
Aluminum Association of America
Gzar’s Men
Sirifice
Alleria
Pelle
McKenzie
Morgan Avenue
Gment Street
I. Pedogee
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