Czernowitz Falls as German Forces Capture Bukowina Capital
Czernowitz, capital of Bukowina, has been captured by Teuton forces per the German general staff. The city has seen the war’s fiercest fighting and has alternated hands between Teuton and Russian control three times. It sits on a hill south of the Pruth, about 140 miles southeast of Lemberg, with a prewar population near 70,000.
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Berlin
Czernowitz
Bukowina
Teuton
Cereral
Pruth
Lemberg
Galicia
War Summary Reports Stalled Flanders Front Hidden by Weather
The Associated Press notes the Flanders front remains stalled by bad weather after a major Entente offensive. British, French, and Austrian actions are described with terrain gains and heavy losses as fronts shift across Monchy Preux Aisne and Bukowina. Czernowitz changes hands amid Russian army disarray.
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Washington
Associated Press
Flanders Front
Jase Wight
Monchy
Preux
Haig
Aisne
Cerny
Crown Prince
Brusiloff
Badokina
Bukowina
Race relations focus at Southern Sociological Congress
The Southern Sociological Congress in Asheville addresses race relations on the final day of its sixth annual session. Dr. James H. Dillard of Charlottesville presides as educators including Stuart G. of Jackson discuss education and race, with Willard Poteat and C V Roman among speakers at Central Church tonight.
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Associated Press
Asheville
WN. C
Southern Sociological Congress
Blue Ridge
James H. Dillard
Charlottesville
Stuart G
Jackson
Miss
Raleigh
N. C
Central Church
Willard
W. T. Poteat
Wake Forest
C. Vv. Roman
The
Race Commission
Travelers
Board of Trade
Turner Fined Five Dollars After City Commissioner Fight
In a St Francis and Royal streets altercation over a local election, J Tyler Turner was fined five dollars for disorderly conduct after D H Edington dismissed J Bester Robertson. Turner appealed. Witness A Foreman testified Robertson denied making statements and Turner retorted with a profane lie before Robertson struck him with a magazine. Police separated the pair after a fist fight.
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D. H. Edington
J. Bester Robertson
J. Tyler Turner
Turner
St. Francis and
Royal Streets
A. Foreman
Zuckerman Ditches Car to Save a Boy
Police report recounts Jake Zuckerman veering to avoid a bicycle rider and driving his car into a ditch yesterday. No injuries were recorded as a result of the incident.
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Zuckerman
Jake Zuckerman
Stop Berliners Foraging Trips For Foodstuffs
Hamburg dispatch reports Berliners faced martial law crackdown on foraging. German authorities prohibit purchase or sale of foodstuffs in transit and instruct gendarmes to confiscate goods.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
ICC approves Gulf cotton rate increase with caveats
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved higher shipping rates and revised rules for cotton moving from Louisiana to Mississippi river crossings and Gulf ports for export and eastern markets. The order allows most of the program to take effect by September 1 on five days' notice, except for disapproved features.
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Associated Press
Washington
Louisiana
Missippi
New Orleans
Gulf
Mississippi River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mobile opens school of navigation Monday at federal building
Mobile officials announce the school of navigation will open Monday morning in the former post office building at Royal and St Francis streets. The United States Shipping Board assigns a competent instructor and a night session will be offered. Over twenty five enrollments are reported by H O Lueders inspector of boilers and hulls who oversees this merchant marine program with no cost to students beyond board.
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Mobile
School of Navigation
Royal and
St. Francis Streets
Post Office
United States Shipping Board
H. O. Lueders
Ter- West
Fla
Lued Annou
Lueders
Health decline cited in young Japanese men in Tokyo
Baron Takagi told the house of peers there is gradual enfeeblement in the physique of young men. Premier Terauchi replied the government seeks to improve national hygiene and will take all possible measures to enhance health conditions across the empire.
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Tokio
Kenkwan Takagi
House of Peers
Count Terauchi
Much Cooler In City With Showers Tonight
Weather report notes much cooler conditions in Mobile with a high near 88 and a low around 74. Forecast calls for showers tonight and Saturday with variable winds and little change to temperatures.
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Mobile
Vicini Ie
Alabama
American Training Camp in France Incident Report
An American training camp in France reported a minor incident during practice. A French instructor faced a close call as a trainee mishandled equipment, resulting in a wounded observer and a brief safety concern.
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France
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
Washington August 3 forecast predicts likely showers tonight for Alabama with some improvement tomorrow. In Mississippi northern areas may see showers tonight while southern portions expect showers through Saturday.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Race riot inquiry urged for East St Louis
A Washington report states Representatives Rodenberg and Dyer urged federal action on the July 2 East St Louis race riots. They accused police of joining rioters and blamed militia leadership. They called for a federal grand jury investigation led by Judge Landis and noted threats against the American Aluminum Company plant in East St Louis.
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Associated Press
Washington
East St .Louis
Ill
House Rules Committee
Rodenberg
Illinois
Dyer
Missouri
Fed
Judge Landis
American Aluminum Company
East St. Louis
Princeton Adopts 3 Year Course of Study
Princeton New Jersey August 6 Men may now earn degrees in three years at Princeton University via an intensive course and summer work. The university will issue special engraved war certificates for students who left to serve.
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Associated Press
Princeton
N. J
Priceton University
New York Plans Big Farewell For Militia Parade
New York City plans a farewell parade for thousands of national guardsmen heading to Spartanburg South Carolina. Major General O Ryan announced the departure is set for next Thursday and about 30 000 soldiers will march a long route from 110th Street to Washington Square with families and friends given prime viewing spots.
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New York
New York City
Spartanburg
D. C
O’ryan
27Th Dt
110Th Street
Avenue
Washington Square
Japs Release Trentino Captives From Kai Seren W Elizabeth
Thirteen Trentino natives who served as sailors on the Austrian cruiser Kai serin W Elizabeth sunk at Tsingtau were released by Japanese authorities and to be returned to Italy. Although labeled enemy prisoners they sympathized with the Entente and tensions rose in the camp with at least one man attempting suicide due to harsh conditions.
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Torio
Trentino
Corso
Austria
Tsingtau
Italy
Heated spell ends in most of country with cooling trend
The weather bureau bulletin says the heated spell is at an end in all parts of the country. Warmer conditions may return in the far northwest and northern districts within a few days. Light local winds in the east and south and a slightly warmer night and Saturday are expected.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Weather Bureau Bulletin Today
Raising Old Wrecked Civil War Gunboats in Tennessee River
Johnsonville engineers work to raise more than twenty vessels including gunboats and transports sunk during General Forrest’s 1864 river raid. The wrecks hinder navigation at low water and new salvage follows Sherman’s noted praise of Forrest’s feat.
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Tennessee
Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Johnsonville
N. B. Forrest
Forrest
W. T. Sherman
Tennessee River
Russia Denies Finland Independence and Dissolves Landtag
Petrograd reports the provisional government refuses Finland’s independence. It dissolves the landtag and orders a general election for October, saying Finland’s fate must be decided with the Russian people. The landtag will decide its course tonight amid Socialist and non Socialist divisions.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Finland
Landtag
Landteg
Plan Demonstration for Little Funeral Explored
Butte Mont August 4 The funeral for Frank H Little a national executive board member of the Industrial Workers of the World who was lynched Wednesday may be a large demonstration next Sunday if authorities permit striking miners to march Plans received by Tom Campbell head of the metal mine workers union note burial will be in either Kago or Fresno depending on relatives wishes Public investigations continue into Little death Attorney General Ford said it is unlikely the men will be brought to justice resulting in subdued tensions since the tragedy
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Associated Press
Butte
Mont
Frank H. Little
National
Industrial Workers of the World
Tom Campbell
Metal Mine Workers Union
Little
Kago
Fresno
Cal
U S Tanker Escapes Sub In Running Fight
An American tanker loaded with gasoline fought a German submarine off the French coast on July 10 and escaped destruction by speed after a torpedo was launched and 21 shots fired from the U boat. The submarine surfaced to warn the tanker as it closed in and barrage from several miles astern produced no hits. The tanker fired 16 shots in return with no confirmed damage.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
Drafted men to be given path to officer ranks
Captain Arthur F Cosby of the Military Training Camp Association announced that all drafted men or those awaiting draft will have a nationwide chance for special drill to qualify as officers. The plan has Washington backing and Major General Bell support, aligning with the policy that future second lieutenants in the national army will come from the ranks of the drafted, regular army, and national guard.
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Associated Press
New York
Arthur F.cosby
Washington
Bell
National Army
Regular Army
National Guard
Franking Privilege Declared A Burden
Washington August 3 The extent of the congressional frank ing privilege as a burden on the mails was the issue before a House committee investigation into charges that postal inspectors tampered with letters of congressmen. They send postage every day seven tons of S
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Coleman Takes Up Options In Land Purchases Near Chickasahogue
J F Coleman of Coleman Engineering Co New Orleans spent a busy day here renewing options on lands between Chickasabogue Creek and Bayou Sara. Reports say options on several tracts expired today or August 5 and some lands were purchased, possibly up to 8000 acres, for a proposed large shipyard at Chickasahogue. Coleman refused to speak while leaving for New Orleans after renewing the Everett & Boykin option valued at about 4000.
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J. F. Coleman
Coleman Engineering Company
New Orleans
Chickasabogue Creek
Bayou Sara
Chickasahogue
Coleman
Everett & Boykin
England to Import Bark from South Africa Amid Shortages
London reports the shipping controller has authorized import of three thousand tons of wattle bark from South Africa to replace restricted quebracho from Argentina and unavailable French chestnut bark. Wattle wood serves tanning and is used for acetone in explosives, with Natal setups cited for tannin extraction and future industry growth. Prior to the war most wattle bark was re exported to Germany.
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London
South Africa
Worre
Natal
England
Germany
Bronze Buttons For Exempted Men Here
Bronze buttons for men exempted by local boards from service in the national army were received in Mobile on Friday per E. G. Rickardy. they will be issued to each exempted man. The two district boards carried on with normal duties as notices go out for the next physical examinations at the county courthouse next Wednesday.
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New National Army
Mobile
E. G. Rickardy
Big Siew
Impeachment Inquiry Start Delayed to Monday in Texas
The start of the impeachment inquiry into charges against Governor James E. Ferguson was postponed to 10 o clock Monday morning. The delay followed an agreement between supporters and opponents of the governor to arrange details for the formal hearing. Representative Wittens Fly of unspecified county serves as speaker pro tem amid the talks.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
F. O. Fuller
James E. Ferguson
Fuller
Wittens Fly
Les County
Momen Pass
War Department Boosts Officer Training Camp Seats
The War Department orders a 30 percent rise in admissions to the second officers reserve training camps opening August 27. The intake increases from 16 000 to 20 800 candidates, expanding the program to train more officers for service.
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Washington
War Department
Germany knew Austria would issue ultimatum to Serbia
Washington reports Germany possessed Austria's ultimatum fourteen hours before Belgrade delivery. Former Foreign Secretary Zimmerman allegedly admitted foreknowledge of Austria's action, suggesting German awareness and potential influence, while criticism accuses Germany of aiding Austria by failing to act.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
Serbia
Belgrade
Zimmerman
Physical exemptions average twenty six percent report
Early reports from local boards show no rise in physical exemptions above the 25.77 percent average set in 1863. The next steps in selection remain unclear as boards assess who has dependents and how rulings will guide decisions in each case.
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Associated Press
Washington
Free-For-All Closes Kalamazoo Race Meet
Kalamazoo Michigan closes its tenth annual Grand Circuit meeting with a free-for-all pace headlining the final day. Ben Earl is the favorite in a field including Single G Russell Boy and Hal Boy for a $2,000 purse. two other events offer $1,000 purses and the 2 07 trot and 2 17 pace carry over from Wednesday. The trot field includes several fast entries.
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Associated Press
Kalamazoo
Mich
Ben Earl
Russell Boy
Hal Boy
Naval Reserve Man Freed After Draft Registration Promise
Hugh McDonald detained yesterday on failing to register for military service was released after he agreed to register. He said he was in the naval reserve and believed registration was not required for him as a resident on the city outskirts.
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Hugh McDonald
Naval Reserve
Reckless driving case continued in recorder's court
A. Balladares faced continued proceedings on alleged reckless driving after a boy could not appear to testify. Emanuel Rodrigers was docketed for trial on two counts, namely no license and resisting arrest, with police charging him over water selling without a license and allegedly resisting officers.
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A. Balladares
Recorder’s Court
Emanuel Rodrigers
Pistole
Guilty Fisher Brooks Hanged After Confession
Fisher Brooks a Black taxi driver confessed to the murder of Mrs. Julia May Hess and was hanged at sunrise in the county courthouse. He gave a later confession absolving another man and expressed remorse while praying, maintaining composure until death.
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Fisher Brooks
Julia May Hess
Willi H. Holcombe
Albert
Brooks
J. P
Arthur
Renee
Hanes
Mose Hapoen
Monroe
Notable Visit Elicits Mixed Reactions at Brooks Case
Dr J W Phillips of First Baptist and Louis Street Baptist pastor attended Brooks admission and death pronouncement along with I C First Johnson. Safford Berney, seniorrial judge, declared the death as Brooks remained composed. Ice cream and cake were served to attendees during the day.
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Brooks
J. W. Phillips
First Baptist Church
I C. First Johnson
Louis-Street
Ohtcok
Phillips
I 3
Safford Berney
Brea
Kaiser Heaps Honors On Army Commander
London August 3 Emperor William telegraphs Field Marshal von Hindenburg praising three years of war effort. He grants the cross of the house of Hohenzollern and orders badges posted immediately for the "mightiest" army command in the war.
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Kaiser
London
Reuter’s
William
von Hindenburg
War Tax Bill Advances in Senate Committee Draft
Washington August 3 The war tax bill moved toward final passage as the senate committee completed a near final draft raising the figure from 1 672 000 000 to about 2 002 000 000 It will be reported to the full senate tomorrow or Monday The committee trimmed certain items and kept the beer levy in place plus a barrel tax and sought to raise about 17 000 000 additional through higher rates while preserving present law39
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Washington
Senate
Russia and Austria-Hungary Near Breakup War Pact
In a dispatch from London dated August 3, the Belgian secretary Camille Huys notes Russia and Austria Hungary verge on entering an underhand arrangement. The report, sourced to Associated Press and Exchange Telegraph, suggests shifts in alignments as tensions rise.
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London
Camille Huys
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Exchange
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U. S
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George Fearn, Jr
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Bref
Julia Hess
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Judge Berney
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