Why Doesn’t Germany Feed Her Belgian Subjects
A New York German paper argues Germany must feed and shelter Belgian civilians under war rules while Belgian territories are occupied. It contends Germany’s failure to provide food or relief signals aims to Germanize Belgium and shift Belgians to other lands, questioning Ridder and German policy.
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Germany
United States
Herman Ridder
New York
the Herald
Wilson
Belgium
Brand Whitlock
Havre
Washington
Ridder
Brussels
Belga
Whitlock
Tiger of Concepcion del Oro Leads Mining Crackdown
Dispatch reports General Gutierrez, dubbed Tiger of Concepcion del Oro, seizing mining companies and disrupting troop and supply trains as the provisional Mexican leadership aims to assert control and run the country.
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Gutierrez
Concepcion del Oro
Gutirerrez
Deng
Mexo Y Paiaton
American Industry Weathering Gloom With Undervalued Capacity
The New York Commercial argues that American business faces no fundamental ailment, only sentimental ills. It notes some industries operate at full or above capacity while others lag, and that overall prosperity is seen in continued demand for essentials and foreign orders.
County road work on Spring Hill road under scrutiny
The county board directs its engineer to follow specifications closely which may lead to deviations from the contractor’s agreed materials. Earth filling may be used in place of gravel or chert, risking poor permanence. The Item notes noncompliance as favorable weather aided progress and warns wet conditions could threaten the road from Catherine street to Footes lane.
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Spring Hill
Spring Hill Road
Catherine Street
Footes Lane
Capital Not Wasted In War’s Economic Aftermath
The New York Mail argues that even if the $2,815,000 in gold and silver holdings of six warring nations is scattered by peace, its physical essence remains. Trade capital rests on gold, and war’s destruction may force replacement of homes and factories, draining capital but not destroying it. Labor continues and materials are diverted to rebuild, keeping economic activity alive despite deplorable results. Life may be a grind, but grinding sharpens thines.
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New York Mail
Belgium Gains National Soul After Turbulent History
The article traces Belgium’s shift from a prosperous, comfortable state to a nation forging unity and identity. It contrasts ancient Belgium’s power under Caesar and Tacitus with modern struggles under Dutch rule, French hegemony, and Leopold II. It concludes with renewed hope under a beloved king and a revived civic spirit.
Foreign merchantmen may change paint without breaking neutrality
Pensacola news reports treasury department instructions that foreign flagged vessels in American harbors may repaint hulls before clearance without violating neutrality. The prior wartime ban on color changes is rescinded. ships may alter appearance and need not match arrival colors. A German ship had previously altered color while loading coal, prompting the original rule.
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Pensacola
United States
Treasury Department
Probe of Pen sacola bank suspension by US grand jury
Nov 3 reports say the United States grand jury in Pensacola Florida will probe the suspension of the First National Bank. The last grand jury indicted four officers and former officials, but indictments are challenged over juror selection and legality. The assistant US attorney plans to present the bank case to the current jury.
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Pensacola
Fla
First National Bank
United States Grand Jury
United States
Mrs Floyd Garnishes Pensacola Ice Co for Judgment
Mrs Annie Floyd seeks 15000 in damages after a jury verdict and has obtained writs of garnishment against Pensacola Ice Co. The action targets three banks, two wholesale fish companies and other business partners alleged to be connected to the ice plant tied to the explosion that killed four men two years ago.
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Pensacola
Fila
Pensacola Ice Company
Annie Floyd
Woman Reporter Receives Fee for Raid on Birmingham Still
Miss Edith Sparrow, one of the Souths few women reporters, was issued $3 government script as posseman for accompanying deputies and revenue officers in raiding a still near Birmingham Jefferson county. Two men were arrested. the still and appurtenances were destroyed. Sparrow observed the raid and assisted with the operation from start to finish.
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Birmingham
Ala
Edith Sparrow
South
Jefferson County
Miss Sparrow
Federal
Kolb to Inspect Soil Survey in Butler County
Captain Reuben F. Kolb commissioner of agriculture and industries will visit Barbour county to inspect soil survey work conducted by Howard C. Smith the government surveyor and N N Bell the state surveyor. The Butler County survey is nearly finished with a few days remaining.
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Kolb
Butler County
Montgomery
Reuben F. Kolb
Agriculture and Industries
Barbour County
Howard C. Smith
N. N. Bell
Huntsville Dispensary Reports $63,111 Profit for Year
Huntsville's liquor dispensary, the only one in Alabama, earned a net profit of $63,111.07 last year. Of receipts, $6,311.07 went to the state, $28,400 to Madison County, and $28,400 to the city of Huntsville. Operating expenses were $14,511.45. J. M. Phillips runs the operation and Foster endorses the books.
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Montgomery
Ala
Huntsville
Alabama
W. R. Foster
J. M. Phillips
Foster
American pine forests threatened by moth damage urged treatment
The department of agriculture warns forests face serious damage from the European pine shoot moth. Immediate orchard treatment is urged to stamp out the pest and prevent widespread losses. The moth larvae came in on imported pine seedlings from France England Holland Belgium or Germany.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
France
England
Holland
Belgium
Germany
Exams announced to fill federal vacancies in 1914
The Fifth Civil Service District lists November and December examinations for multiple federal posts. Vacancies include Assistant in Cotton Methods and Assistant in Cotton Classing in Washington, D C, with salaries from 1800 to 2400 dollars and prerequisites in cotton sales or grading. Specialist in Cotton Classing pays 2500 to 3500 dollars. Lithographic Transferrer and Engineering Inspector positions follow in Washington and Oklahoma with various ages and experience requirements. Agriculturist and Field Agent roles in the Bureau of Plant Industry offer 2640 dollars and 25 to 40 years age range.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Office of Markets
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Oil and
Department of the Interior
Oklahoma
Agriculturist
Bureau of Plant Industry
Federal quarantine efforts curb foot and mouth spread
Washington Nov 3 Officials of the Department of Agriculture say federal quarantines to halt foot and mouth disease in cattle across Middle Western and other states are in full force and officials await further developments. They remain hopeful that the drastic measures will prove effective in checking the outbreak.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Timely Warning on Railroads and Public Welfare
Leslie's Weekly urges liberal earnings by railroads to fund improvements and avoid public stagnation. It warns that credit shortfalls could curb expansion and harm the economy, noting past booms in 1904 1905 and 1906 and criticizing broad criticism that hurts confidence.
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Leslie’s Weekly
Tallassee man commits self to end life near Montgomery club
C L Cauthen of Tallassee shot himself near the Montgomery Country Club yesterday afternoon after arriving two weeks earlier to oversee a building project. He and his son Clyde were discussing the work when the father disappeared into bushes and his son heard two shots before finding the body.
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Montgomery
C. L. Cauthen
Tallassee
Montgomery Country Club
Cauthen
Clyde
New Alabama Guard Officers Are Elected
Election of several Alabama National Guard officers was announced by the state military department. In Birmingham Company B, Second Infantry, Wingo and Kelly were chosen as first and second lieutenants respectively, while in Castleberry Captain Robert A. Baird was promoted from first lieutenant to lead Company K, First Infantry.
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Montgomery
Alabama National Guard
State Military Department
Birmingham
First Infantry
Castleberry
William T. Wingo
Richard D. Kelly, Jr
Robert A. Baird
Postoffice Faces Proposal to Cut 20 Million From Budgets
Washington reports the Post Office Department aims to trim about $20,000,000 from yearly expenditures. The author argues the department should receive more funds for efficient operation, noting business leaders complain about spending limits, hours, and management issues.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
International credit systems contrasted in Britain France and Germany
Washington observers compare Britain France and Germany on credit development and international investing. British banks finance global trade with about 2.25 billion dollars in international bill discounts while France directs savings to foreign and domestic ventures and keeps large sums in private boards. Germany shows rising investment abroad with annual savings around 1.5 billion and aggregate holdings near 8 billion, as war looms reshaping capital flows and banker influence.
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Washington
France
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Paris
Ministry of Finance
Germany
Bernstorff’s Monroe Doctrine stance and Canada comment
San Antonio Light discusses Count Von Bernstorff’s claim Germany will honor the Monroe Doctrine if victorious, rejects invasion of Canada as a doctrine violation, and argues the United States would oppose any transfer of Canada to a non British government. It contrasts St Thomas and Canada with U S interests and notes the Doctrine’s non binding nature.
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Count von Bernstorff
United States
Germany
South America
Canada
Great Britain
London
Atlantic
Denmark
Island of
St. Thomas
American
Annay
Europe
France
Russia
British Empire
High Board
San Antonio
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al Council
Mobile
Cotton Belt
Ali Ge
New York Authority
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Tuczon
Soul OF
Sir James Yoxall
Athens
Sparta
Switzerland
Scotland
David
Caesar
Tacitus
Jerusalem
Constantinople
Dante
Ete Eag
Italy
Prussia
Spain
Burgundy
Austria
Place Des
Waterloo
Waterlolo
Place Des Martyrs
Antwerp
Talleyrant
la Patrie
Leopold
Hasselt
Louvain
Leopold II
Ostend
Dinant
Floyd
Pensacola Ice CO
Fifth Civil Service District
Alabama Guard
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