Government Requisition of Merchant Vessels in Fleet Plan
The Emergency Fleet Corporation orders all merchant ships over 2,500 tons under construction in U S yards seized for the war fleet. Yard work continues with double shifts to speed completion, about 700 ships totaling over 1 500 000 tons. Some tonnage is for British and Norwegian interests. eventual disposition to be negotiated with concerned governments.
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Washington
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Shipping Board
United States
Fleet Corporation
General Goethals
Admiral Capps
Russia's War Debt Grows to Fifty Billions Rubles
Russia's national debt has surged from nine billion rubies at the war’s start to an estimated fifty billion, per an Imperial Bank report. Money in circulation reached 13,646,000,000 rubles, and credit notes issued in 1917’s first five and a half months exceed 4,549,000, with gold reserves dropping from 1,604,000,000 to 1,292,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Petrograd
Russia
Imperial Bank
Government plans draft of employees as army call nears
Heads of government departments confront problems raised by federal employes called to service in the new national army. The post office department orders postmasters not to seek exemptions for carriers laborers or dispensable clerks while enforcing indispensability per President Wilson's order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
National Army
Post Office Department
Wilson
Men and Ropes Stir Excitement in Butte
Four railroad men carrying a rope near the lynching site of I. W. W. leader Frank H. Little in Butte triggered a police response. Two automobile loads of officers with rifles searched the area, but investigators concluded the group was there on legitimate business at the trestle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Butte
Mont
Frank H. Little
Emanuel Rodrigues Fined for No License in Watermelon Sale
Emanuel Rodrigues was fined a total of 5 17 in recorders court for selling watermelons without a license. Officer Pistole testified Rodrigues resisted when arrest wrest was made and an additional 15 fine was added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel "Rodrigues
Recorders
Rodriguez
Pistole
Wrest
Six Armed Bandits Steal Silver Statue in Petrograd
Six armed men, three in soldier disguises, entered the senate building and garroted guards. They stole a silver statue of Catherine II and other antiques valued at 1,500,000 rubles.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Senate
Catherine II
Effort to Save Sanders Reported Amid Rumors
Attorneys for Albert Sanders deny official action toward a reprieve while street rumors say petitions are circulating to urge the governor to intervene. B F McMillan says he has taken no action and is unsure if he will. He notes he was approached about asking a reprieve but declines to name the requester. J B Jenkins, Sanders' defense, could not be seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sanders
B. F. McMillan
Sanders
McMillan
J. B. Jenkins
Reprieve Bid Tied to Brooks Final Statement
Circulation petitions seek clemency for the condemned man Brooks after his last words alleging Sanders innocence in the murder of Mrs. Julia May Mess. Officials cite blood evidence on Sanders and Brooks urging Sanders to confess, arguing against the reprieve.
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Fisher Brooks
Julia May Mess
Brooks
Sanders
Hess
British Merchant Navy records vast war liftings and safety
London reports the British merchant marine has carried 8 000 men and 10 000 000 tons of war materiel to fronts. Six months of 1915 saw only one in a thousand ships sunk or damaged through Dover patrols. Up to January no Allied life lost in moving men to France.
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London
Combere
Dover Patrol
France
Gerary
Interest in Kentucky State Primary Today
In Louisville on August 4, an off year state primary draws unusual interest as the likely general assembly may be asked to pass a resolution for a constitutional prohibition amendment. The debate shapes contests in nearly every legislative district centered on this issue.
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Associated Press
Louisville
General Assembly
Scott Ship Agency Incorporation Fills Local Court Filed
Scott Ship Agency filed articles of incorporation in probate court on Friday for a ship brokerage business with HQ in the city. Officers and incorporators include J. Scott as president C. G. Parlin J Clifford Scott and J M Scott the principal stockholder holding 23 of 23 shares subscribed with total capitalization of 5000 and half subscribed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Ship Agency
Messrs. J. Scott
C. G. Parlin
J. Clifford Scott
J. M. Scott
Weather forecast for Alabama and southeast region
The forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight with possible showers on Sunday. Mostly fair tonight and Sunday with thundershowers in the southeast portion.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alabama
Secrecy in City Over Deals
The city experiences secrecy around land deals in Chickasabogue with J F Coleman and other buyers. Options have been exercised and renewed while those involved refuse to discuss details. A shipyard prospect for Mobile grows after Coleman's return, with George Fearn Jr stating he cannot speak. Coleman reportedly renewed an option for land near 200 000 dollars and paid 4575 dollars for the renewal.
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Chickasa Bogue
J. F. Coleman
New Orleans
Mobile
Coleman
George Fearn, Jr
George Fearn & Son
McPhillips
Henry Hall Clarke
Augustine Meaher
Chickasabogue
Meaher
Mr. Coleman
Entombed miners after West Kentucky mine blast
August 4 in Clay Kentucky, about 200 workers were trapped by a gas explosion at West Kentucky Coal Co mine No 7. Three men were rescued, 46 saved, and four bodies recovered including mine foreman Charles Wallace. Fire and black damp halted further rescues as 125 still inside. A rescue car from Evansville awaited.
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Charles Wallace
Evansvile
Camden Boiler Works seeks eastern capital for ship project
James Carson general manager of Camden New Jersey Boiler Works aims to build ships for the French government. He has taken an option on 630 feet of Chickasabogue riverfront land and reports indicate progress in securing funding for the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carson
Camden
N. J
Eastern Capital
Chickasabogue
Carson
Dr Moses to Assist in Food Conservation
Dr A G Moses of Mobile is named by H C Hoover as a lecturer on food conservation. He serves on a special committee of American rabbis and is invited to a four day Washington DC lecture series starting August 15, potentially attending with other experts.
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A. G. Moses
Mobile
H. C. Hoover
National Food Controller
German Chancellor's Nephew Enlists in U S Army
Carl P. Struth who claims kinship to the German chancellor enlisted in the United States army. He had earlier applied here and was not accepted, then went to Washington where officials say he was accepted as a regular army recruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hartford
Conn
Carl P. Struth
United States Army
War Department
Washington
Pardoned for Rosenthal aid is jailed again for forgery
Jacob Lubin, formerly pardoned by Gov Whitman after cooperating in the Rosenthal murder trial, was arrested in New York on forgery charges. The complainant J Hanlon of Knoxville reported theft of $100 and $200 in travellers' checks. Lubin testified against Lt. Charles Becker, who was executed for his role in the Rosenthal case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Large Steamship Runs Aground Off Halifax In Dense Fog
A large steamship ran ashore in dense fog off Halifax this morning. It is the second large vessel to ground on the rocks at this port in recent days. The ship’s name has not been released by the censor.
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Associated Press
Halifax
Mrs M Pierce Bails Before Court on Tick Law Charge
Mrs M Pierce is in the county jail this morning after posting bond on a charge of violating the cattle tick eradication law by failing to dip her cattle. She is scheduled for trial in the inferior criminal court.
Gas Mine Explosion At Clay Earlier Claims 31 Rescued
Reports from Madisonville say thirty-one men all black were rescued after a gas explosion in West Kentucky Coal Co mine No 7 at Clay. Many rescued with severe burns as company workers and Kentucky National Guard soldiers aid in rescue while guarding the site. Officials say the blast is not linked to ongoing strike unrest.
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Madisonville
West Kentucky Coal Company
Clay
First Regiment of
Kentucky National Guard
Mine rescue team departs Evansville for site
Officials said a rescue crew from the Bureau of Mines and mine officials left Evansville Indiana to reach the scene of the incident.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bureau of Mine
Evansville
Ind
Federal Reserve reports mixed outlook across districts
Reports from all twelve Federal Reserve districts show government war preps lifting activity while future uncertainty prompts conservatism. District summaries note varied conditions from satisfactory to cautious, with effects from Liberty Loan and war needs on banks, wages, and cotton prospects.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board
Richmond
Atlanta
Chicago
Liberty Loan
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Dallas
Francisco
Bank Anne
Substantiate Charge Teutons Started War
Louis Hinstein, former special agent of the American embassy at Constantinople, cites a Times story on a July 5 1914 German conference that preceded Austria Hungary's ultimatum to Serbia and the outbreak of war. He says Wagenheim reported the conference and plans to use the archduke murder as pretext to force war within forty eight hours.
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Associated Press
London
Louis Hinstein
Constantinople
Times
Marquis Garroni
Wagenheim
Berlin
Herr Wagenheim
Million Dollar Campaign to Fight Liquor Traffic
The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America announced a one million dollar advertising drive named Strength America. The effort targets liquor traffic in wet states with newspaper ads to show booze simply “goes.” Campaign manager Charles Steisle said planning will begin earlier than planned and local leaders will be appointed in about 3,500 towns and cities.
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Associated Press
New York
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
America
Charles Steisle
Senate
Detective Admits He Shot Police Captain in New Orleans Fray
Detective Walter P. Methe signed a statement admitting he fired at police headquarters during the New Orleans shooting after Superintendent Reynolds was killed. He said he believed Captain Garry Mullen was the killer and shot him in the confusion. Captain Mullen remained in unchanged condition. Reynolds funeral held in Algiers with many officials attending as city departments closed.
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New Orleans
Walter P. Methe
Garry QO. Mullen
James W. Reynolds
Terrence J. Mullen
Methe
Reynolds
Mullen
Southern Pacific Strike Deferred Amid Mediation Efforts
A planned strike by 1500 Southern Pacific employees was deferred pending federal mediation. The Brotherhoods of Railroad Trainmen and other unions, with involvement from the National Council of Defense and labor secretary William B. Wilson, announced the postponement after daylong talks with railroad officials. Mediation teams are to begin work immediately to resolve grievances cited by workers.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
Brotherhood of Railroad
Brotherhoods
National Council of Defense
William B. Wilson
Alleged Slacker of Whistler Remanded on Bond
Dan Lewis of Prichard was remanded to county jail in default of a 250 bond after arraignment before U S Commissioner Jere Austin on charges of failing to register. Deputies continue rounding up alleged slackers in the district during the wartime mobilization. Lewis was found 22 years old and thus liable for conscription after records proved age.
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Dan Lewis
Prichard
U. S
Jere Austin
Lewis
Lewie
County Registration Board
Rules Carriers Not Liable for Liquors
Jacksonville Florida August 4 1920 The Wells quart a month liquor law provision holding carriers responsible for liquor in packages billed as other goods was ruled unconstitutional by Circuit Judge Wills Gainesville The ruling came after Southern Express Company sought a writ to stop Levy County from prosecuting for illegal liquor transport The case involved a shipment to Otter Creek labeled as fresh fish in ice with several liquor bottles breaking during handling
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Aseociated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Wills
Gainesville
Southern Express Company
Levy County
Otter Creek
New York Exemption District Fills Army Quota
New York's first exemption district to fill its quota for the national army was announced today. Its quota was 214 men, who were obtained out of 342 men examined. Of the 189 districts in the city, many have not begun examinations.
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Associated Press
New York
National Army
Senate Takes Up Food Measures For Action
Washington Aug 4 The senate took up for final disposition the conference reported administration food control and food survey bills adopted by the house with opposition. Senate Bly will act favorably in weekly reports early Tuesday. Senator Gore agricultural committee chair is expected to oppose their acceptance.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Today
House
Senate
Gore
Agricultural Committee
Federal troops may be called to quell trouble in Oklahoma
Washington reports federal troops may be sent to Oklahoma Georgia and other states to quell anti draft demonstrations that have grown in size. Justice and war department officials say those resisting the draft would be hunted down and brought to justice. A decision is expected within twenty four hours and troops likely only if civil authorities fail.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Georgia
Department of Justice
South
Justice and
War Departments
Armed mobs defy draft in eastern Oklahoma counties
In east central Oklahoma, at least five hundred to fifteen hundred resisters from tenant farmers, Indians, and African Americans band together to oppose the draft. Four sheriffs lead searches as bands roam Potawatomi, Hughes, Seminole, and Pontotoc counties with bridges destroyed and a reign of terror reported.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Pottawatomie
Hughes
Seminole
Pontotoc
Objectors form in Seminole County threaten rail depredations
The first organized draft resistance in Seminole County involves tenant farmers, Indians, and Negroes forming groups that have damaged two railroad bridges, abandoned crops, and cut wire communications. Threats of further depredations are reported, led by the Working Class Union with about three hundred members, plus Industrial Workers of the World agitators.
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Seminole County
Industrial Workers of the World
Federal Troops Ready to Restore Order in Oklahoma
The war department contemplates federal troops to enforce the selective draft amid unrest in Oklahoma and North Carolina. General Crowder and Provost Marshal General Growder coordinate with Governor Bickett and Attorney General Fitts as investigations continue. Officials promise decisive action if anti draft agitation continues.
Governor Bickett Outlook on Draft Resistance in North Carolina
Governor Bickett declined to discuss reports of resistance to the draft in North Carolina beyond stating no serious trouble is anticipated. He prepared to issue a statement tonight on the situation, adding he does not know when a two county draft might occur.
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Raleigh
N. C
Bickett
North Carolina
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Shipping Board Corporation
Federal Marine Service
Federal
Emmanuel Rodrigues
Songt
Kentucky
DR. Moses
Federal Rescue
Clay Mine
Teutons
Whistler
West
Parker
Southern Department
Fitts
S. Carolina
General Crowder
Crowder
Growder
Gregory
Department
Baker
Governor Bickett
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