Exaggerated Loss Reports Hit Mobile Area Hearings
Local papers recount inflated damages from storms and fires. Claims cited include the Achorn with all hands lost, McGowin-Lyons Hardware losses, and a dog river mill estimate ranging up to half a million dollars, with many figures questioned by readers.
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McGowin-Lyons Hardware Comis
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New Orleans Times Picayune
Southern Paper Mill Company
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the Picayune
Italy and Germany Edge Toward Open Conflict
Dispatches from Rome report growing tension as Italy protests harsh treatment of Italian citizens and German-held territory. An Austro Italian accord aimed to protect foreign nationals may fail to avert a possible war between Italy and Germany if friction deepens.
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Germany
Italy
Rome
German Submarine Deutsch lared Declared Peaceful Merchantman
The Entente ambassadors in Washington report that the German submarine Deutsch lared is declared a peaceful merchant vessel under its current status. This removes obstruction to its sea entry and neutralizes immediate anti submarine actions while the ship remains unthreatening as a merchantman. The Empire’s aim appears to rely on restraint amid tension.
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Entente
Washio
Progressive revolt unsettles Kentucky party loyalties
The Kentucky Progressive committee criticizes party leaders and resists folding into the Republican ticket. They envision revolt fueling voting day as Progressives split between backing the Democratic ticket and drafting a new presidential candidate to replace Theodore Roosevelt.
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Theodore Roosevelt
A Good Leader Lost In Congress James Hay Goes To Court of Claims
Congressman James Hay of Virginia resigns at the end of the current session to serve as judge on the United States court of claims. Speaker Clark laments his loss as a strong Democratic leader known for defense advocacy and the preparedness drive. Hugh Dent of Alabama will succeed as chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee, with expectations of capable leadership.
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James Hay
Virginia
United States Court of Claims
Hay
Congress
Clark
House
Hugh Dent
Alabama
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
The speaker recalls youth with Daisy, once fair and bright, now aged and worn by labor. He travels back to a hometown where seven sons, chores, and aging bodies contrast with evergreen places, the river, elm and pine, and a familiar church steeple.
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Daisy
Venice Carnival celebrated and famed worldwide
The carnival followed Italian city traditions with masking and dancing and confetti and outdoor gaiety. Venice in its wealth outshone others, later surpassed by the French carnival adding new features to the festival.
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Venice
Horoscope Theory and Predictions for July 17 1916
The column notes planetary influences for July 17 1916 with Venus Mercury adverse and Jupiter favorable. It forecasts auspicious speculation and a grain related scandal, profits for bankers toward month end, extraordinary medical profits, and hospital benefits. It warns of serious fevers and digestive diseases and potential federal fraud scandals. Russia US neutral stance and love affairs impacted by planetary positions are mentioned.
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Russia
United States
Awe
Germany
Wil Jose
Swift Foe of the Rat and the Weasel’s War
A narrative contrasts the rat's courage with a weasel or ferret hunter. It praises the weasel as elegant and useful against vermin, recounting its swift, piercing attack and slim body. The piece notes the ferret and weasel as polecat relatives and mentions ermine and noble fur history.
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Ermine
Perth
British patrol trawlers sunk by German submarines
London dispatch says the trawlers Onward Hull Eva Aberdeen and Nellie were sunk by U boats. Eleven survivors have been landed. In Texas Captain Christian Briand of the Twelfth Cavalry died by his own hand at Hachita New Mexico. officials cite mental derangement.
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Hull
Eva
Aberdeen
Nellie
Central News Agency
San .Antonio
Tex
Christian B. Briand
Twelfth Cavalry
Hachita
N. M
Treasury figures show rising daily deficit this week
Washington reports Saturday ended with a general fund balance of 229 million plus 2.38 million receipts and 3.11 million payments. The fiscal year deficit sits at 9.19 million, down from 12.90 million last year excluding canal and debt transactions.
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Washington
United States Treasury
Fragmentary line on parental resolve under peril
A partial line shows a parent expressing unwavering commitment to protect children, even if facing dangerous odds and death. The text conveys a stance of steadfast loyalty and willingness to sacrifice.
Talks On Health IFE and the role of salt in assimilation
This piece explains that salt is essential for health as osmosis drives fluid movement in tissues. It describes body water composition, the role of salts with protoplasm, and how insufficient salt disrupts nutrient transport to tissue cells.
Suet as Bread Fat Safe But Not Ideal
Reader asks if raw suet on bread is harmful as butter costs rise. Answer says no harm for most, though digestion may differ. personal note notes weight loss goal. Guidance hints at using fruit for breakfast and onion salad for midday meal with apples for supper, with continuation on Page Five.
Their Married Life on Board a Ship
The passage shows Helen feeling neglected by Warren who prioritizes his comfort. He resents her illness, demands broth and attention, and orders the steward to fetch it. Helen weakly resists, hoping for care and a calmer morning routine aboard the vessel.
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Warren
Aoman
Elen
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