Press Criticism of War News Highlights Censorship
A private AP note from Melville E. Stone explains that since the German cable is cut, German Russian and Austro-Hungarian news reach readers only through London with British censorship. He argues French and Belgian reports also show Gallic bias, while AP dispatches strive for impartiality.
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Associated Press
Melville E. Stone
New York
Germany
London
Mr. Stone
Austro-Hungary
Fire destroys Laurel Interurban car. passengers unharmed
In Laurel Mississippi on Tuesday night car No. 3 of the Laurel Elllisville Interurban was burned by fire. Motorman Lopez and Conductor Bush attempted to reach water to extinguish the blaze but the car burned rapidly and was abandoned a mile outside the city. Also, Jones county reports the first bale of cotton sold at 10.5 cents per pound by Alex Stephens.
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Laurel
Miss
Laurel-Ellisville
R. C. Lopez
F. H. Bush
Jones County
Alex Stephens
Bankhead Reenters Waterway Bill Debate in Senate
Senator Bankhead returns from Alabama amid efforts to push the river and harbor bill. Senate talks focus on defeating delay tactics, with possible White House support and mixed views on amendments to the emergency currency law benefiting the cotton industry.
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Washington
Bankhead
Alabama
Senate
Capitol
Wilson
South
Smith
Georgia
Ransdell
Louisiana
McAdoo
Williams
W. P. G. Harding
Reserve Board
Customs Office Enforces Neutrality Rules for Vessels
The Collector of Port Percy W Maer issues orders to enforce neutrality laws guiding vessel clearances from Mobile. Foreign bound ships must file final manifests and submit to inspections. clearance decisions depend on merchant status, not cargo, with strict notice to vessels and required signaling for inspections within U S waters.
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Percy W. Maer
Treasury Department
United States
Department
Customs Division
Washington, D. C
District Headquarters
Secretary of the Treasury
Associated Banks
Ransdel
Federal Reserve System
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Customs Office
Hostetter
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M. J. McDermott
A. L. Staple
Thos. J. O'Connor
R. W. Byrne
Aes
Booklovers’ Con
Ts Checkers
Everett
Ginghams
Mobile
Ladies’ Union
Dress Makers
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