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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1917
Page
1
The Associated Press reports Petrograd announced a significant Austro German loss in Galicia with 8500+ prisoners. General Brussiloff pushed a front of about 18 miles from the Stripa to Narayavka amid renewed Russian offensives and reorganization after the revolution, while artillery battles continue along the northern line toward Stokhod.
The Associated Press reports a nationwide cotton harvest totaling eleven million six hundred thirty three thousand bales. Analysts note yields vary by region with major production in the American Southwest and Cotton Belt.
Washington reports plans for the largest cotton crop in history were frustrated by labor shortages and high costs. Forecasters estimate 11,633,000 equivalent 500 pound bales, up from last year but below the 1912 peak. Emigration of workers to northern centers and military enlistment reduced available labor.
In East St Louis Illinois a mob of about 200 black men attacked officers at a church, killing Detective Sergeant Samuel Coppedge and wounding three others. Six Illinois National Guard companies patrolled the streets as police and soldiers searched houses and confiscated firearms amid ongoing race rioting.
The Gulf Mobile and Northern Railroad announced via The Net that it will invest half a million dollars immediately to build warehouses and piers at Choctaw Point Mobile as the first unit toward a large terminal system on 1200 acres of company land. The move aims to boost Mobile as a major seaport with modern terminals.
M. Kerensky, minister of war, telegraphed Premier that the Russian revolutionary army renewed the offensive. On the Galician front near Zlocoff and east of Lemberg, heavy fighting was reported with significant Russian advances. The War Office also noted artillery actions in Galicia and along the Caucasus front, plus Turkish attacks near Distan and engagements around Zeribar Lake as Russian detachments pursued near Panjwin.
Washington report notes Russian sources provide initial word on a new offensive in eastern Galicia. Berlin states Russia yielded to entente pressure and attacked a front of about eighteen miles in Galicia. German release claims the Russian assault broke down. This marks the first front offensive by Russians since the revolution.
Secretary Lansing said Kerensky informed the United States three weeks earlier that a major Russian offensive would begin in early July. He noted Russian successes and Kerensky's success in reorganizing the Russian army.
Germany claims the lens attack has withstood initial scrutiny despite continued questioning. Officials maintain confidence as investigations proceed and officials promise further clarifications on the incident.
Bologna July 2 Detective Joseph W Grigg of New York who investigated Alfredo Cocchi the Ruth Cruger killer has been warned he will meet the fate of Lieutenant Petrosino head of the Italian bureau of the New York police He was killed in Palermo Sicily in 1909 and his murderers were never punished.
B J Prine employed at Gabriel’s Spring Hill farm was tried for murder and acquitted. He testified he shot at two trespassers after warning them to halt as they stole cantaloupes. Judge Henry Chamberlain discharged him, saying self defense and protection of property justified the act.
In Petrograd on July 2 the American railroad commission led by John F. Stevens and embassy staff attended a Kazan Cathedral service for foreigners. Archbishop Platon presided with English portions, aided by Father Vladimir Alexandroff of San Francisco. A special prayer was offered for the U.S. president and Americans present.
Messrs. Ashbel Hubbard and D R Dunlap were elected directors at the Merchants Bank annual stockholders meeting. The old board, including D P Bestor Jr Louis Forchheimer Joseph M Walsh S Eichord John J McPhillips and Be Ladd, were reelected along with Hubbard and Dunlap.
Allegheny mountains coal operators who sold coal at 2.50 per ton raised prices to 3.00 per ton following a price fixing agreement made last week in Washington. The move angered thousands of consumers who had bought coal direct from mine mouths.
Forecast from Washington on July 24 predicts partly cloudy skies in Alabama and Mississippi with possible local thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday.
The crop remains 2 to 3 weeks late in most sections with delayed fruiting in the southern belt. June started cold and drought in Texas and southern states caused crop losses, while northern regions saw too much rain. Weevils are present but not worse than prior years. overall cultivation is good.
Weather report shows Livingston Alabama Columbus Mississippi and Macon Mississippi reaching 100 degrees in the Mobile district for the 24 hours ending 8 am. Mobile peaked at 92 with 177 low noted as the coolest Sunday. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with possible thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday.
L G Adams appeared before the board of revenue and road commissioners at a special session regarding a Dawes to Cottage Hill road. The panel will inspect the proposed road Friday. Bids for grain and groceries were opened. Ziliak & Schaffer won the grain contract and M Forchheimer the grocery contract. The bridge repair on Telegraph road at Three Mile Creek went to Home Industry Tron Works for $630. Monthly bills were approved and the meeting adjourned.
The civic committee chaired by Commissioner Pat J Lyons cancels the Fourth of July parade and public farewell to the First Alabama Infantry due to Red Cross activities and other wartime fund drives drawing public attention and funds.
The State Harbor Commission’s June report for Mobile shows fewer vessels and lower tonnage than the same month last year. Coastwise and foreign bound totals are listed with tonnage figures, including 226,699 for foreign bound and 47,233 for Echooners. Also notes a marriage license issued by the probate court for White-Gus de Voys and Lois Brook.
The article explains the preparation and operation of local and district draft boards under the 1917 draft law. It details exemption rules, determine exemptions case by case, and outlines local boards for counties and cities, with industrial and agricultural exemptions referred to district boards for final decision and appeals.
Brigadier General Crowder announces a date for organizing boards under the selective service law. Gerr–regulations will be issued to begin without delay. Men selected to the colors are expected around September 1 or soon after as cantonments are ready. The president urges fearless impartial work and a pool free from injustice to strengthen front line armies.
Recruiting for the navy for the weekend ending June 28 showed slow activity statewide. Mobile recorded nine applications and four acceptances, ranking third behind Montgomery with 22 applications and 10 acceptances and Othans at second with six applications and five acceptances. An infantry candidate, Dudley H. Hubbard of Mobile, was accepted Sunday and sent to Birmingham. Sergeant John Maguire plans to move the recruiting office from St. Francis Street to 217 Dauphin Street.
Postmaster J Blocker Thornton reports June receipts rising over the same month last year by 2,089.71. Despite wartime disruptions and the summer month, the total for June 1917 reached 16,475.48 versus 14,435.77 in June 1916, a promising gain.
Optimism at Red Cross headquarters as subscriptions exceed 60 000 with full amount to be announced after today’s luncheon. Mobile and outlying towns report strong progress and the campaign runs through July 4. Montgomery representative Porter Moore praises coordinators and plans to assist in Atlanta while Sunday schools raise hundreds. Negro workers convene tonight to hear Saturday Monday reports after a large Warren Methodist church gathering.
Tuskegee Alabama July 2 There were eleven fewer lynchings in the first six months of 1917 than in the same period of 1916 according to Monroe N Work head of the division of records and research at Tuskegee Institute. There were fourteen lynchings this year six months compared with twenty five the prior year. Thirteen victims were Negroes one was white and one was a Negro woman. Robert Moton head of Tuskegee notes much Negro migration north due to fear of lynchings.
Fisher Brooks, sentenced for a killing, admits involvement as Albert Sanders and the other suspect face arraignment on July 19. County officials plan further corroboration with Assistant Solicitor Courtney pursuing evidence that Sanders aided the assault and Mrs Hess’s death while a First Alabama unit remains on guard at the county jail. Henry Gaines, a porter, faces preliminary perjury charges as the case develops.
A labor union dispute in Chicago sparks threats against film distributors and theaters. Officials report guards at multiple exchanges after signs of damage and fire risk. Lawyers say the case may go to the state's attorney as unions dispute layoffs amid millions in film assets.
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