Pacifists Push Repeal of Draft Law at Capitol
A August 9 meeting under the Capitol dome, led by Louis P. Lochner, urged Congress to repeal the draft law with threats to impeach President Wilson. Speakers cited opposition to conscription. Senator Gronna and Senator La Follette cited as aligned with North Dakota and Wisconsin views. Gronna and Keating stayed for the entire session.
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People’s Council
Capitol Stars
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Wilson
People’s Council of America For Democracy and Peace
Senate Military Committee
Louis P. Lochner
New York
Ford Peace Party
H. J. Lemke
North Dakota
Gronna
la Follette
Wisconsin
Keating
Big Mobile Shipyard Cost Reported Near 30 Million
The New York Times, regarded as close to financial interests, reports United States Steel Corporation will spend thirty million dollars to build a Mobile shipyard over two years to produce large carrier ships. The plan includes land acquisitions of about 11,500 acres in Chickasabogue district and expansion of the Fairfield plant to support 110 inch ship steel production.
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New York Times
Chickasabogue
United States Steel Corporation
United States
the Times
Steel Trust
Tennessee Land Company
Steel Corporation
Mobile
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Southern Aubstaracy
Ala
Amowent Ae
Ite
Oustes Steel
Fairfield
Tennessee Company
Birmingham Southern Railroad
Warrlog
Wash
Warren Johnson
United States Shipping Board
New Orleans
W. D. Nesbitt
Magnolia Compress and Warehouse Company
Telpher
Mobile and
Ohio
Southern
Nesbitt
Alleged Murderer Shipped to County Poor House
Joe Robinson, a negro, arrested October 28 by deputy sheriffs at Mount Vernon for killing Cage Barnett, was moved from the county jail to the poor asylum. He has pellagra since arrest and has spent four months in the city hospital near death. John Macklin is serving life for killing Barnett.
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Joe Robinson
Mount Vernon
Cage Barnett
Robinson
John Macklin
Barnett
German Miners Vote for Peace and Reform
Eight thousand miners attended a mass meeting at Essen to discuss coal production food and wages. The gathering became a strong demonstration in favor of peace by agreement and democratic reforms with a call for the Reichstag to back their decision in humanity. Vorwaerts notes the Essen location as significant given Pan German propaganda.
No Clue to Murderer of Annapolis Woman
Police in Annapolis Md report no clues in the murder of 20 year old Mrs Lottie Haslup Brandon wife of Valentine Brandon found dead at her home with a crushed skull. Fingerprints were on her throat and police say no motive yet.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Lottie Haslup Brandon
Valentine M. Brandon
Negro Bound Over In Registration Case
Roscoe Bumpus colored was bound over on federal charges after arrest by authorities in Clark County for failing to register. The case centers on a registration requirement and possible enforcement actions by federal agents.
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Roscoe Bumpus
Clark County
Earthquake Shocks Hit Near Wellington Aug 3
Severe tremors continue near Wellington New Zealand with reports of further aftershocks at atrarape. Authorities urge caution as aftershocks disrupt daily life and assessments proceed.
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Associated Press
Wellington
N. Z
Atrarape
Ww Ae
Sailors From France Now Filling U S Ships
New York reports shipowners struggle to recruit crews as 300 French sailors arrive to man ships preparing to sail. Mer seamen have left naval plans or farms to take work aboard American vessels amid labor demand.
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France
U. S
New York
America
Calls 200000 Draft Men for National Army
The Provost Marshal General Crowder announced that the first one third of the 687000 drafted men will be called to serve starting September 1 and sent to training cantonments before September 5. Exemption boards are told to deny immunity for married registrants where the wife’s relatives will support her during his absence. In New York one third of the draft quota is ready with 110 of 189 local boards certifying the physical qualifications of 16 584 men and 4 747 accepted outright.
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Associated Press
Washington
General Crowder
National Army
America
New York
Roscoe E. Conkling
Conkling
Charles E. Hughes
New York City
Crowder
Congress May Stump For World Democracy
Washington discusses turning Congress into a nation wide chautauqua to explain war aims and US rights during World War I. Leaders consider representatives and senators speaking in districts during recess to rally support for participation, draft, and allied objectives. President Wilson may also speak or send a letter to back the effort.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Wilson
United States
Enough jars to handle season’s perishable crops says report
Reports reaching the department of agriculture indicate that there will be enough glass jars, new and old together, to care for the bulk of the season s perishable fruits and vegetables in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
34 Die as Genoa Milan Express Derails at Arquata
Thirty four people are dead and about one hundred injured after the Genoa Milan express derailed at Arquata on Tuesday night. Rescue teams raced to the scene as passengers were trapped inside twisted cars and the line was halted for investigations.
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Alexand Eee
Red
Arquata
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
The forecast for Alabama calls for fair today with Friday showing. Mississippi expects fair weather tonight and Friday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alabama
U S Officials Review Russian Rehabilitation Mission
Washington officials today considered the Root mission on rehabilitating Russia. The general report remains secret with six special reports planned for separate government departments. Duncan outlined key labor relations aspects as commissions assign Russian ministries and workers.
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Associated Press
America
Russia
Elihu Root
White House
United States
Mr. Root
Charles Edward Russell
Workmen’s Council
Cyril McCormick
C. R. Barton
James Duncan
Labor
John R. Mott
Charles R. Crane
Hugh L. Scott
Army
James H. Glennon
Navy
Duncan
Mr. Duncan
Argalia Sunk by U-Boat Off English Coast
The British steamer Argalia was torpedoed and sunk off the English coast with Captain Morris and ten crew members dead. Forty American muleteers were aboard. whether any were lost is not stated. The ship carried horses and left Newport News July 18 for a British port.
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Newport News
England
Morris
Argaila
Argalia
C. E. Kenworthy
Arcane
Galia
R. B.ries
Norfolore
de Neupaene Bowles
News
F. Raleigh
N. C
MC. S Marshall
Cronin
Plan for Operation of War Price Policy
Washington Aug 9 The War Industries Board begins implementing the war price policy for the United States and its allies. It pledges to protect the public from profiteering and signals readiness to take drastic price-cut measures if talks with producers fail. The aim is to ensure allies can buy essential materials at the same prices as the U.S. government in a common war effort.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
War Industries Board
Neill primary bill awaits Georgia Governor's action
Governor Dorsey faced the Neill primary bill after both houses passed it. The measure limits state convention power, keeps the county unit system with new restrictions, and requires a second primary if no candidate wins a majority. If two contenders tie county units, the one with more votes wins.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Dorsey
Neill
Assembly
Georgia
Dorrey
Showers Friday Forecast For Mobile And Vicinity
The forecast calls for showers on Friday with light northwest winds across Mobile and nearby areas. Tonight will be fair with a low around 75 degrees.
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Mobile
Sinking of British steamer sparks rescue tale
Florida survivor recounts a July torpedo strike on a British steamship. The engine room hit caused chaos as a submarine surfaced near the starboard side. Survivors abandoned ship in lifeboats before the vessel went down with 38 lives lost.
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Cksonvi
Four Americans Awarded Cross of War Honors
Paris reports four more field service members receiving the cross of war. Honorees include W. York Stevenson of Philadelphia, Howard R. Gamble of New York, Hugh Elliott of Evanston Illinois a university student, and Charles Isbell of Adams Massachusetts a Dartmouth student.
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Paris
W. York Stevenson
Philadelphia
Howard R. Gamble
New York
Hugh Elliott
Evanston
Ill
University
Charles Isbell
Adams
Mass
Dartmouth
Italians Lose Three Ships in Sub Attack
Italian shipping losses reported as three ships sunk by a submarine during a weekly period. The irregular wartime dispatch notes steamers and a small craft among Italian vessels affected. Net totals show 487 ships of various tonnage entered port, and 443 landed with combined capacity 237,130 tons.
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Associated Press
Rome
Trades Unions Vote Against Peace Talk in Germany
Two hundred delegates from the Rhenish Westphalian industrial trades unions met in Dortmund and adopted a resolution opposing the Reichstag peace declaration. They condemned any democratic movement seen as a tool of enemies to sow dissension among German workers.
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Associated Press
Dortmund
Germany
Third Mill Victim Passes Away Here
Charles Anderson a 239 year old Black man died at Bienville Infirmary after an explosion at a McLain Mississippi sawmill the day before. He is buried in McLain with the other two men killed in the incident, marking the third death from the blast.
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Charles Anderson
McLain
Miss
Bienville
Yeast Spoiled Bread Scare Ties to Army Rations
Army bakery faced low funds leading to spoiled yeast and six thousand loaves wasted. Bread tasted odd and troops could not eat it. A German spy reportedly poisoned army food, sparking widespread reader concern.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army
Revised physical test outlines for draft men
Washington reports revised regulations governing physical exams for selective service. New height weight allowances range from five to twelve pounds by height, chest expansion relaxations apply, hearing and dental work provisions updated, and prison terms no longer grant automatic exemption. Local boards urged to certify and report daily results.
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Washington
Gorgas
Army
French Shipping Losses Rise to Six Ships Attacked
Paris August 8 The weekly official report of French shipping losses shows four vessels of 1600 tons or more sunk and two smaller ships. Six merchantmen were attacked unsuccessfully by submarines. During the week 948 vessels entered French ports and 934 left.
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Associated Proce
Paris
Russia Deploys Liberty Loan Drive in Petrograd
On the first Liberty Loan day in Russia, Petrograd saw parading automobiles and decorated booths in main streets for war bond sales. The effort marked a strong start to the campaign.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Russia
Railroad Strike Averts in Northern Spain
Madrid Aug 9 Reports say a railroad strike in northern Spain was averted after a meeting last night. Union leaders voted to withdraw strike notices hoping the government will secure satisfaction of their claims from the railroad companies.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Spain
Navy buys year supply of canned pineapple for fleet
The navy ordered 1,687,500 pounds of canned pineapple to cover a year for the Atlantic fleet and east coast yards and stations. Five Honolulu canneries received the orders.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy Today
Atlantic
East Coast
Honolulu
Cawthon Hotel Names Peyton C. Steele Manager
Peyton C. Steele, Bienville Hotel veteran, was appointed manager of the Cawthon Hotel by the Cawthon Hotel Realty Company. He succeeds Charles B. Hervey, who has led the hotel since its construction and helped steer Mobile hotel ventures.
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Charles B. Hervey
Cawthon Hotel Realty Co
Peyton C. Steele
Bienville Hotel
Cawthon Hotel
Cawthon Hotel Realty Company
Steele
Hervey
Mobile
Hervey Hotel Company
New Battle
German cardboard coffins ready for war dead use
The Associated Press reports from Amsterdam that Germany is using waterproofed cardboard coffins. Berlin's Teach Rundechau notes the caskets are glued shut instead of nailed, signaling a shift in wartime burial practices.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Germany
Te Teach Rundechau
Berlin
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