Tax League Progresses In Alabama Mobilizes Support
Mobile Tax Reform League chairman Charles Cunningham reports near five hundred members with broad participation across professions including non taxable citizens. He cites justice for taxpayers and aims to replace Alabama’s top heavy tax system with a fair one. He urges a tax league in every county and broad citizen support.
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Charles Cunningham
Mobile Tax Reform League
Schwarz
Cunningham
Mobile
Alabama
Tax League
South American merchant marine could aid US exports
The Pan American Union notes that Brazil Argentina Chile and Peru collectively own 469 sea going steamers of 100 tons net or more and 622 sailing ships of 50 tons net or more. Some lines already possess modern steamers suitable for over sea shipping to boost US trade.
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United States
Brazil
Argentina
Atlantic
Chile
Peru
Pacific
Neutrality at Home and Public Restraint on War Talk
A large city trolley company instructs trainmen to avoid discussing the war to prevent disputes among a diverse citizenry. The piece argues neutrality requires government leadership and public restraint, noting social pressures could spark outbreaks if neutrality slips.
Ground broken at Pensacola for Emoopitel project
Ground has been broken at Pensacola for an Emoopitel project described as a credit to the city. The ceremony marks start of construction expected to boost local economy.
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Pensacola
Mobile Faces Greater Problem Than Rats Amid Unemployment
The Item urges immediate action to relieve mass joblessness in Mobile caused by war related trade decline. It warns against overemphasizing rat extermination while hundreds of workers and families fear hunger and rising food costs. It calls for a conference of city leaders and bankers to fund public relief and warns against alarmist campaigns.
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Mobile
New Orleans
San Francisco
Oakland
Havana
Rucker
United States Public Health Service
The Famous Iron Cross Reinstated by Kaiser
The Kaiser revived the Iron Cross after hostilities began, tracing its origins to King Frederick William III who founded it on March 16 1813 for Napoleonic war services. The badge’s iron Maltese cross carried a silver band and oak leaves with the initials FW crown and date 1813.
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William I
Frederick William III
Prussia
F. W
France
Imperial Council
New York Times
Debts Of Warring Nations In The Great War Era
An analysis of European war costs and national debts before and during early 20th century conflicts. It cites the United Kingdom France Russia and the Entente totals, plus Austria Hungary Italy and Germany, noting cross investments and the reliance on loans as war looms.
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Turkey
Bulgaria
Serbia
Greece
Montenegro
Austria-Hungary
Europe
Statesman
London
United Kingdom
Russia
Germany
Italy
Austria
Hungary
Kingdom of
Prussia
England
Indianapolis News
Last Straw if War Figures Speak on Peace Platform
The Indianapolis Star quotes frustration at war leaders using a Chautauqua platform to lecture on peace after ignoring Secretary Bryan’s dove of peace. The piece portrays the move as adding insult to injury and questions the motive.
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Bryan
Europe
Indianapolis Star
Ohio primaries yield vast candidate defeats
The New York World reports about 8000 candidates voted for nomination in Ohio primaries held yesterday. The defeated list reads like war news, highlighting broad losses across offices.
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Ohio
New York World
Willing to Be Forgotten in War Distraction
A Washington Post item notes a sense that a distracting agency may view the European conflict as undesirable, while Mr. Mellen is presumed to welcome the war for similar reasons. The brief observations suggest strategic viewpoints influencing public discourse.
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Mr. Mellen
Washington Post
Release of militant suffragettes ordered by King George
Detroit Free Press notes a startling proclamation from King George ordering the release of militant suffragettes from prison. The move is seen as potentially aimed at unleashing them against Germany in the ongoing conflict.
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Kaiser
King George
Detroit Free Press
Free for All Scrap at Wall Street Journal
A brief note proclaims a free for all scrap where anyone may join and stand out, inviting participation from all. The tone is informal and defiant, emphasizing unstructured conflict and openness to entrants.
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Wall Street Journal
Constance Accused as Family Mystery Deepens
In the Hale household, Constance faces accusations of deception as Ralph Morton hides a crucial letter. Tom Morton lies injured after a mysterious accident, and Ralph burns Tom’s letter rather than reveal potentially damaging details. The family debates trust and truth while Constance denies the charges.
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Constance
Edith
Tom
Ralph
Peter
Mr. Hale
John Hale
Miss Medford
Will Leave 300000 in London to Relieve Stranded Americans
After talks between Henry Breckenridge and Walter Page, 300000 dollars will be given to Page to aid Americans stranded in the British Isles due to the war. Breckenridge plans to sail from London aboard the Tennessee toward Rotterdam, aiming for Germany, with Maj. Hedkin in charge of relief work in France aboard the North Carolina.
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Associated Press
London
Henry S. Breckenridge
United States
Walter Hines Page
Page
British Isles
Accidental Wound Leads to Death of Motorman Montgomery Carman
John Oliver a motorman died at a Montgomery infirmary from a wound suffered a week earlier when Arthur Grider a conductor accidentally discharged a pistol during a wrestling in the car barn. The pistol fell from Grider pocket, Oliver was shot in the stomach. initial danger followed by fatal complications. Grider was arrested but released as investigation found the shooting accidental.
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Montgomery
John Oliver
Arthur Grider
Grider
Oliver
Laurel shops to repair Mikado engines in region
The Laurel Mississippi shops will repair all Mikado type engines in service on the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago railroad until further notice. Previously repairs were done at the Mobile shops but Laurel plant is better prepared for the work.
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New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago
Laurel
Miss
Mobile
Marksmanship Push Drives American Militia Readiness
Washington letter by Victor Elliott notes the national board for the promotion of rifle practice trains young Americans to shoot straight. It highlights how the United States favors citizen soldiers over a standing army and details planned rifle meets across five regions, starting August 24 at Sea Girt New Jersey.
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Victor Elliott
Washington
National Board of Promotion of Rifle Practice
Europe
Army
Navy
United States
National Board For the Promotion
National Board
National Rifle Association
Marine Corps
Sea Girt
New Jersey
Jacksonville
Fla
Fort Riley
Kansas
Northwest
Pacific
Portland
Ore
Dakotas
Poem Pays After Long Time For Its Fame
The Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight author Mrs. Rose Hartwick Thorpe finally receives monetary reward after decades. A special poetry volume in recent months boosted her earnings while her famous verse inspired souvenirs and tours linked to Chartres church and a Queen Victoria audience. The author, age sixty plus, resides with husband Edmund Thorpe in San Diego and has three grown children.
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Rose Hartwick Thorpe
Los Angeles Times
Thorpe
Peterson's
Canada
United States
Chartsey
London
Basil Underwood
Bessie
Edmund Carson Thorpe
Kit
Lynwood Street
San Diego
Going Some in Harris County Campaign Costs
The Houston Post reports Texas election expenses in Harris County show a total two dollars and fifty cents per vote, with no evidence of worse overpayments than other counties. It argues that public official pay by fees persists, as fixed salaries would reduce such expenditures, per the No Virginian Pilot.
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The
Houston Post
Texas
Harris County
Bailiwick
Commonwealth
Lone Star
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