Russian War Drive Shows Encouraging Progress
Washington reports from July 3 via the Associated Press describe a successful initial thrust by General Brussiloff in Galicia. The push has yielded over 10 000 prisoners and advancing Russian lines as supply issues improve, with the assault connected to the Tarnopol to Brzezany axis and ongoing pressure toward Chernovtsy and Brody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
F War Kerensky
Brussiloff
Gali
Italy
Stion
Zlochoff
June Bank Clearings Rise Over Previous Year
June bank clearings show a rise of over one million and a quarter compared with June 1916. The June 1917 total reaches about 1,758 thousand, indicating a substantial year over year increase.
Spot Cotton Close at 100 Points on Middling
The report notes middling cotton closing at 100 points on the Spot Cotton Dec contract, reflecting the market’s end of day activity and price level.
Scheidemann Wing Copenhagen July Report
Fragmentary foreign dispatch from Copenhagen notes an undefined scene with sparse names and unclear action, offering only scattered clues about individuals and dates without a clear event or outcome.
I W W Charges Near Copper Mines Strike Plan
Denver July 3 The Industrial Workers of the World are charged by Charles H. Moyer with planning a national effort to shut down copper mines. He said metal mine workers will strike against the I W W in Utah copper districts amid recent West Coast copper labor actions. He noted I W W funds are reportedly depleted, prompting public speculation on the source of money.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
Industrial Workers of the World
Charlies H. Moyer
International Union of Mill, Mine and Smelter Workers
Moyer
Metal Mine Workers’ Union
Utah
West
Paris Welcomes Troops With July Fourth Parade
A battalion of American troops arrived in Paris for a July 4 parade. Crowds cheered as officers marched from the Aus station to Neuilly, greeted by French Red Cross and YMC A representatives. French girls cheered, kissed soldiers, and police lines were breached by enthusiastic workers and bystanders.
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Associated Press
Paris
Ausarcbas
Neuilly
Aus
French Red Cross
American Red and Young Men’s Christian Association
Sig
Elcome
Fourth of July Observances From Mobile to Citronelle
Mobile towns and county residents plan a safe and sane Fourth with fireworks rules, parades canceled downtown, boat excursions to the Eastern Shore, and varied celebrations across Mobile and Citronelle. Red Cross fund drive continues, Citronelle braces for big Independence Day turnout with barbecue, speeches, games, and dances.
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Col
F. M. Maddox
de Bay
Joe Park
Unidentified man’s body found in Missouri River near St Francis Street
A white man between 35 and 40, about 135 to 140 pounds with jet black hair and a gold front tooth was found drowned in the Missouri River near St Francis Street by the crew of the steamer Henry Burke. Coroner Dr. N A Madler to conduct an inquest. body at Burke Undertaking.
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Mobile River
St. Francis Street
N. A. Madler
E & Burke Undertaking Company
Henry Burke
M. A. Burke
Women and Rotarians Drive to Reach 75000 Goal
The Cross chapter women and Rotary volunteers push a campaign to raise 75000 with a goal of finishing tonight. Campaign committees work through the morning at a good headquarters as they solicit residents citywide. A wrap-up meeting is planned at Creole tomorrow evening, Roger Williams notes every dollar aims to be in sight.
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Ben
Red Cross
Thompson
Rem
Sean
Women of the Cross
Volun
Ing
Oxeus Ly
Creole
Roger Illiams
Tad Reets
Emperor Hsuan Tung Restored to Chinese Throne
Peking reports the restoration of the Manchu monarchy as the imperial emblem appears widely. An edict from Emperor Hsuan Tung explains his youth and commitment to sovereignty, noting no disorder accompanies the restoration and addressing threats to princes and politics.
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Associated Press
Peking
Hsuan Tung
War Tax Plan Seeks Record U.S. Revenues From Many Sources
A government tax package aims to raise about 632 million dollars in new income taxes and 670 million from sea related levies and excess profits during wartime. It expands taxes on corporations individuals and alcohol tobacco and liquor while dropping some general tariff hikes and inheritance taxes to balance the bill. The draft retains a 6 percent levy on publisher profits over 40 thousand dollars and adds a quarter cent per pound on second class mail while trimming rates for high income brackets and removing retroactive 1916 tax increases.
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Chatrinen
Greesens
Cres ” Mons
Congress
Army
Navy
Senate
House
Tick infestation drops in Mobile County cattle
A government veterinary report for the week ending June 30 shows 1 522 herds with 10 119 cattle dipped and 184 herds with 53 percent infested. Monthly totals: 6 111 herds, 48 828 cattle dipped, 831 herds with 2 661 infested. Inspector Simmons dipped 4 089 cattle with 83 infested.
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Mobile
W. H. Bales
Jhn Simmons
Inspector Lord
Inspector Simmons
Inspector
Counties Awake to Recording of Births and Deaths
The State Board of Health bulletin notes many counties now record births and deaths more thoroughly. Forty three counties reported death rates of 10 per 1,000 or higher for May, while birth rates fell below any month in three years. The report also addresses communicable diseases in this section.
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State Board of Health
Robert C Harris Dies Sudden in Mobile Home
Robert C. Harris aged 57 and a leading Mobile merchant died suddenly at his home at 8:45 this morning after nearly two months of illness. He was a Presbyterian church leader, head of Harris Grocery Co and former YMCA organizer, survived by wife Mary Mighell and four sons and three daughters.
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Robert O. Harris
Harris
Benjam
Jeanette Russell Harris
Hoe
Mobile
W. J. Crosby
Dauphin and
Conception Streets
Crosby & Harris
Crosby
R. ©. Harris Grocery
Ereinent Street Presbyterian Church
Ala
Herrin
Mobile Y. M.C. A
George E. Harris
W. J. Joly
Rachel Harris
Warrant Issued in Thielgard Contempt Case
Judge Safford Berney ordered Deputy Sheriff George L. Donahue to swear out a warrant for Marion B. Thielgard on a public drunkenness charge. Thielgard was cited for contempt of court during Fisher Brooks trial and sentenced to five days for attempting to cause a disturbance.
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Safford Berney
Circuit Court
George L. Donahue
Marion B. Thielgard
Gard
Fisher Brooks
Rioters Start Three Fires In East St. Louis Quarters
Rioters started three fires at noon in separate Negro quarters of East St. Louis. High winds fanned the flames and rapid spread forced troops and police to intervene as rioters moved through the areas.
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Associated Press
East ST. Louis
Neat
Sambied
East St Louis Riots Prompt Troop Talk and Casualties
Postwar chaos erupts in East St Louis as arson and killings leave many dead amid blocks of ruins. Adjutant General Dickson fears further trouble and debates sending troops while police report widespread violence affecting Black residents and refugees. death toll ranges from a score to two hundred.
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Aseociated
East
Louis
Th. S
Frank 8. Dickson
Mage Mollman
Capr
Tub
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Red Cross War Fund Committee
Citronelle
Exerc
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R. V. Taylor
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Hina
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Thielgards
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