Navy seeks self sufficiency in supplies
Secretary Daniels argues the navy should manufacture most of its own materials to gain independence from private suppliers, reduce prices, and counter private profits. He warns Congress that reliance on private firms risks inflated appropriations and uncertain allocation between government navy yards and private plants.
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Daniels
Navy
Indian Head
Potomac River
Washington
Newport
KR. 1
League Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Brooklyn Navy Yard
New York
Texas
Arizona
California
Brooklyn Yard
Government plan effects seen in earlier stages
The article notes that the administrative plan showed effects already, with prior government actions revealing initial outcomes. It emphasizes observed changes from earlier steps and how authorities measured impact.
Weather Affects Women And Navy Production News
Weather weakens women leading to reduced activity and appetite for salads. doctors endorse Dr Caldwell Pepsin as a gentle laxative. Secretary Daniels outlines self sustaining navy plans with increased domestic production of powder projectiles and ships at navy yards.
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Dr. Ildwell
Battle of Achi Baba Told By British Press
London dispatch from the Dardanelles describes the ongoing assault at Achi Baba beginning June 4. The Turkish force is praised for tenacity despite heavy casualties, with claims that eventual Kilid Bahr fall signals Constantinople’s doom. The report notes limited Allied gains and brutal trench fighting as the long day of battle ends.
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London
Dardanelles
Achi Baba
Kilid Bahr
Constantinople
Gallipoli
Flanders
Neuve Chapelle
Cesh
Rance
Court committee drafts justice of peace reform bill
A Chamber of Commerce special committee drafted a bill to reform alleged misconduct by justices of the peace. The measure, to be rewritten for the upcoming session, may require plaintiffs to prove residency and provide for appeal without bond.
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Justices of the Peace
Ways and Means
Chamber of Commerce
A. Sree W B. Delchamps
John E. Mitchell
John Rose
Former Mobile Sad Succumbs to Injury on Football Field
George Gaines Lyon aged 18 died from injuries suffered in a Thanksgiving Day scrimmage in New York City. He was the son of Mrs. Rebecca Ulmer Lyon and the late Dr G G Lyon of Mobile. His body arrives Friday afternoon. funeral Saturday at 5 30 from Mrs George B Rogers residence and Magnolia cemetery interment.
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Mobile
New York City
George Gaines Lyon
Rebecca Ulmer Lyon
G. G. Lyon
George B. Rogers
Church Street
Magnolia Cemetery
Man Held in Horse Theft Case in Local Arrest
Deputy sheriffs Brannan and Soles arrested Peter Cole on grand larceny charges after Lucille Garner swore out the warrant alleging Coleman stole a horse from her premises, the property of Marshall Thomas. A real big man does pay some attention to criticism.
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Brannan
Soles
Peter Coleman
Lucille Garner
Coleman
Marshall Thomas
Governor Withdraws Requisition Over Brown Murder Case
Philadelphia July 2 Governor Brumbaugh withdraws a 1913 requisition warrant for Fred Brown a Negro wanted in South Carolina for murder. Representation claimed risk of lynching if returned. Brown's counsel pressed to U.S. Supreme Court which upheld lower courts. Hearing set for next week. Also notes Mississippian items: Woman's Missionary Society meeting at Saucier church and cucumber shipments.
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Philadelphia
Brumbaugh
Tener
Fred Brown
South Carolina
Brown
Cole Blease
United States Supreme Court
Frank
Georgia
Saucier, Miss
Woman's Missionary Society
Methodist Episcopal
Exercise and Grecian Beauty in Women Health
The piece extols daily mild exercise for body and spirit, linking ancient Greek ideals to modern health. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as restoring form and health for nervous and exhausted women, inviting free consultations.
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Dr. Pierce
Praceavillas
Campaign to Aid Nearing Begins at Penn
A student committee at the University of Pennsylvania circulated a letter urging protests to trustees against the dismissal of Professor Scott Nearing for his radical economic views. John C. Bell issued the first defense statement from a trustee, defending the action.
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University of Pennsylvania
Scott Nearing
John C. Bell
Moss Point Boy Killed in Tennessee Railroad Wreck
A Moss Point, Mississippi youth died in a freight train wreck in Tennessee while en route to San Francisco for the exposition. He and others reportedly rode the rods without crew permission when the wreck occurred.
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Moss Point
Tennessee
San Francisco
Pretty Girls to Have Charge of Booths at Irvington Celebration
The Fourth of July celebration in Irvington Alabama will be held Saturday. The event features open grounds until 11 55 p m with attractions including refreshments attended by pretty girls bands concerts ball games and dancing.
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Irvington
Ala
Michael
Negro Convicted in City Court of Robbery
A black man charged with holding up M. B. Cates, a white man, of 84 dollars on March 12 was found guilty in city court. The jury fixed a twenty year term in the penitentiary and attorney B B Chamberlain noted an appeal to the supreme court and asked the sentence be stayed.
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Olding
M. B. Cates
B. B. Chamberlain
Supreme Court
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