Premier Kerensky's government granted unlimited power amid Russia turmoil
In Petrograd the council voted to empower the government for public order at front and home under the title government of national safety. A telegram from front commanders warns of extreme measures to save the revolution, including firing on deserters. Troops show disorganization and desertions as crisis deepens.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Council of Soldiers and Workmen's
All
Russia
Kerensky
Government of National Safety
Provisional Government
Council of Workmen’s and Soldiers
Serine
Western Front
Second Army
French Admire U.S. Soldiers At Front Say Army Officers
Eleven American army officers on a commission to France, England and Belgium arrived home aboard an American steamship. They declined to detail their work but confirmed visiting western front commands and said shrapnel and steel helmets were brought back as souvenirs. They praised French enthusiasm for American troops and noted admiration for U.S. baseball among the French people.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
France
England
Belgium
Init Pann
Russian Workmen Disarmed by Troops in Petrograd Quarters
In Vassili Island and Viborg, troops disarm laborers including Guards as part of a systematic seizure. Over 1,200 rifles revolvers and some machine guns were recovered with many revolvers traced to the fortress of St Peter and St Paul. A third of nine stolen items have been accounted for. Shell carts were halted on the Neva banks. drivers arrested and carts sent to the arsenal.
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Associated Press
Petrog
Neva
Prohibition Case Bond Forfeiture In Inferior Court
Frank Gemble failed to appear in the inferior criminal court on a prohibition charge. His bond was forfeited under an alias writ of arrest. Other prohibition cases were disposed of as for Ben Fisher Aurie Harris John and Tom in the same session.
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Frank Gemble
Inferior Criminal Court
Ben Fisher
Aurie Harris
John
Tom
Two Americans Decorated For Heroic Bravery
The French cross of war was awarded to Basil K. Neftel of Larchmont New York and Ora R. McMurray of Madison Wisconsin both with the American field service. The honors cite their courage and devotion in removing wounded under fire.
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Paris
Basil K. Neftel
Larchmont
N. Y
Ora R. McMurray
Madison, Wis
Shipping Board Official Inspects Lucia in Mobile
Mr. E. G. Routledge of the United States Shipping Board visits Mobile to review repairs on the steamer Lucia, formerly Austrian, seized at Pensacola. The vessel’s repairs are handled by Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company with about 2560 workers and skilled laborers. After a class condition overhaul, Lucia may sail to New Orleans for bottom scraping and painting.
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E. G. Routledge
United States Shipping Board
New York City
Mobile
Lucia
Pensacola
United States
Amy Tee Meee
Reput
Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company
New Orleans
Order Ships Cleared On Sunday Without Extra Fee
Washington July 23 All customs collectors were ordered to discontinue charging extra fees for clearing vessels Sundays holidays and at night. The practice had risen at certain seaports and was said to stem from a misconstruction of the 1913 law amendments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Corn Price Bill Gains Backing in Postwar Debate
London July 23 The government signals importance of the postwar corn production bill proposing fixed cereal prices for farmers. The document underlines supporters call for attendance and cites a $6.25 weekly minimum wage for farm laborers as vital. Both sides claim the measure will avert danger even as they clash.
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Associated Press
London
Dutch Commission to Represent Netherlands in US Exports
Amsterdam reports a three member Dutch commission will travel to America to promote Dutch interests in American exports. The appointees include Engineer Va neelde Honven vanoodt former East Indian Council vice president and Van Vollenhoven the Netherlands director.
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Amsterdam
America
Vaneelde
Honven Vanoodt
East Indian Council
van Vollenhoven
Netherlands
Siam Declares War on Central Powers
Official notification from Washington states Siam has declared war on Germany and Austria. The proclamation was issued at 6 and marks Siam as the latest nation to join the Allied side in the broader World War I conflict.
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Siam
Washington
Germany
Austria
First Call Issued To Men In Second District For Draft Exam
The second district will report for physical examination Thursday at 6 pm at the Armory Mall. Four physicians will conduct the exams, with no exemption claims considered then. The first district awaits official lists before notifying its eligible men.
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National Army
Armory Mall
Elliott G. Rickardy
Joel W. Goldsby
Goldsby
Adjutant General
Montgomery
Board seeks governor’s timing on officialist lists
The board wired the governor asking when to expect the officialist, so the proper lists could be prepared. The message aims to confirm the correct process and deadlines for filing.
Prohibitionists Demand Bone Dry Clause for Food Bill
Washington reports House prohibitionists vow to fight Senate amendments to the food bill. They seek to limit or prohibit beer and wine production during the war and press to empower the president to curb manufacture. They also oppose the Smoot amendment for not restricting liquor out of bond.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Senate votes down two dollar wheat provision in food bill
The senate rejected the two dollar wheat provision by a 51 to 8 vote. Senator Trammell of Florida had sought to reconsider that provision. Representative Clark of Florida introduced a bill to suspend the statute of limitations for war contract graft until three years after peace is declared.
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Senate
Trammell
Florida
Clark
Indians Propose Use of North American Natives in War Effort
Canadian officers on leave in London urge American officials to enlist or employ American Indians with the American Expeditionary Forces. Manitoba Indians serving with Canadians have excelled in No Man's Land scouting, with a captain noting Indians possess natural fighting and crafty abilities.
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Associated Press
London
Manitoba
No Man‘'s Land
Philadelphia
North America
Plan to investigate denial of mails squelched
July 23 report notes a House Postal Committee move to publish reagents on denials of mails. Representative Lond leads a push for inquiry but the postmaster general says disclosure would conflict with public interest. The article records the committee adverse report and the political tension surrounding the espion law and communications policy.
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House Posta Cna
Lond
Plan Cables to Carry Current Across River
The Mobile Electric Company plans to extend lines to Blakely and Pinto Islands to power current for new and existing industrial plants. Project estimated at about $20,000 and requires War Department consent to cross river bottom with engineers to determine burial depth.
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Mobile Electric Company
Blakely and
Pinto Islands
Jackson
Mobile
Pinto Island
Blakely Island
War Department
Electric Company Eyes Island Plants Power Extension
Mr. Jackson says Mobile Electric plans to extend power to large industrial plants on the islands beyond those already in operation. He notes delays stem from securing materials amid high demand by the government, despite ongoing conferences with project officials.
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Mobile Electric Company
Blakely
Pinto Islands
Theodore K. Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Chamber of Commerce backs Black Warrior nitrate plant site
The Birmingham and Tuscaloosa area group unanimously endorsed the Black Warrior river near Tuscaloosa as the best site for a government nitrate plant, urging Alabama senators and congressmen to advocate locating a $4 million experimental station there. The vote followed reports on the Arlington dock project with 127 members supporting endorsement and 145 votes cast. Mr. Frank G. Blair of Tuscaloosa spoke on the Warrior river nitrate plant but arrived late.
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Muscle Shoals
Tennessee River
Chamber of Commerce
Black Warrior
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
W. D. Nesbitt
Birmingham
Chamber of Commerce and Freight Traffic Bureau
Harry T. Hartwell
Mobile County
John Craft
W. M. Clement
W. D. Bellingrath
Frank G. Blair
State Harbor Commission
Warrior River
Blair
Fife
Arlington Dock
W. M. Clemens
Chamber
Messrs
J. R. Jones
J. T. Duggan
8. A. LeBlanc
Southern Shipping
Atlanta
Secre
Picketing by Suffrs Draws Presidential Letter Protests
Washington July 23. The National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage released a letter from its president Mrs James W Wadsworth to President Wilson protesting White House picketing by the Woman's Party. She says the pickets deserved sixty days in the workhouse and condemns their actions as publicity seeking martyrdom. Eight suffragists again posted by the White House gates with banners quoting Wilson speeches, but authorities kept order with minimal attention.
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Washington
National Association
James W. Wadsworth
Wilson
White House
Woman’s Party
District of Columbia
Wadsworth
National Woman’s Party
Woman's Party
Congress
Sinn Fein Pleas for American Aid to Ireland
Two communications bearing Irish pleas for U S aid reached the White House. Patrick McCarten signed for the provisional Irish government and 26 officers signed a force formed independently in Ireland appeal for complete liberation dated Dublin June 13 1917.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
United States
Sinn
Wilson
Dragheim Funeral Held This Morning
Walter J. Dragheim cabinet maker died from a gunshot by Samuel Brabner last Tuesday night. His funeral was held at 9:30 this morning at the German Lutheran church in Roche & Burke parlors. Burial was in Magnolia Cemetery. Brabner remains jailed at the police station.
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Walter J. Dragheim
Samuel Brabner
H. M. Henning
Roche & Burke Undertaking Company
Magnolia Cemeto
Plan to Insure Army and Navy Enlisted Men
Conference of life insurance company officials with Secretary McAdoo and government representatives revisits schemes to insure enlisted men. Proposals cover not only life insurance but also indemnities for injury.
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Accociated Press
Shington
PI WA
Navy
Life Insurance Company
McAdoo
High Steamship Freight Rates Targeted in Allied Talks
The United States and Britain move to curb steep freights as negotiations proceed with government officials and naval authorities to devise a plan against rate rises. France and Italy indicated willingness to back the principle. Talks expected to open with Japan upon the arrival of officers led by Vien Admiral and J A Salter as allies coordinate the mission.
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United
Warsingtcy
Commano
Bates
Proce
Folk
State Department
Wilson
Imment
France
Italy
Reré
Jape Ances
Jaieston
Vien
Pesta Thane Ovane
President Wilson Urges Ship Owners to Aid War Effort
President Wilson on July 11 urged U S ship owners and ocean carriers to aid the war effort by avoiding obstructive antiwar freight rates. He warned that fixed high freight charges threaten victory against Germany and indicated war risk insurance should cover added hazards.
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Wilson
United States
Germany
Negotiations Include Allied Flag Vessels in Future Rates
Details await announcement but negotiations contemplate rate cuts in many cases and the inclusion of all vessels flying allied flags worldwide. Neutral shipping is seen as too large to affect the sum. Japan's role is driven by potential increased trans Atlantic trade by Japanese ships in the future.
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Japan
Ellicott Stone Donated to Mobile by McGowins
The Ellicott Stone boundary marker, a historic monument from the era of Spain and the United States, is deeded to Mobile by Joseph F. McGowin and his wife. The 100 by 100 foot property lies east of St Stephen road about 22 miles from the city at the 31st parallel, with a 30 foot right of way to the site.
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United States
Spain
Mobile
Joseph F. McGowin
Alabama
Ellicott
St. Stephen Road
Henderson Murder Case Postponed Over Absent Defense Witness
Ernest A. Henderson, charged with killing Claude W. Herring at Magazine Point on June 19, had the inferior criminal court continue the case until Thursday due to defense witnesses being absent. The defense argues self defense after a quarrel over a 13 year old girl’s love. Oliver Davis, accused of two marriages without divorce, was bound over to circuit court in $750 bond.
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Ernest A. Henderson
Claude W. Herring
Magazine Point
Ala
Inferior Criminal Court
Henderson
Herring
Oliver Davis
Fisher Brooks Claims New Confession In Murder Case
Fisher Brooks, condemned to die on August 3 for the murder of Mrs. Julia May Hegs, tells Rev. First Johnson a sensational statement implicating others while maintaining Albert Sanders is innocent. Johnson, contacted by the Item, declined to disclose details citing potential fusion and his role as adviser.
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Fisher Brooks
Julia May Hegs
First Johnson
St. Louis Street
F.r
Rooks
Albert Sanders
Johnsoht
W. Phillips
FF Ak
T . Hs
Johnson Interrogates Brooks at County Jail After Hours
Dr Johnson visited Brooks at the county jail for over an hour. He found the prisoner irrational and refusing to die and Sanders declared not guilty. The scene included Dr Phillips and Rev Brooks seeking a rational statement. Alberta was not said to have confessed to the crime.
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Johnson
Brooks
Sanders
Phillips
Aed
Alberta
Sanders Denies Confession in Sensational Mobile Murder Case
The report claims Sanders confessed to attorneys but others deny any admission. McMillan and court officials insist the jury found the prisoner guilty and discount claims of involvement. Assistant Solicitor Jack F. and Mr. Courtney also refute that any confession occurred.
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Strem
Sanders
Jack F
Mobile County
Mia
M Mra
Hess
Courtney
Knights of Columbus Mobile Drive Aims Million War Fund
Mobile Knights of Columbus report strong start in canvass for a national relief fund of one million dollars for soldiers at the front. Leader Jamil H. Glennon says no final figures yet as committees hold back reports until the end of the first day. The drive continues for a week with optimism for substantial support.
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Kile Council
Knights of Columbus
Jamil H. Glennon
Bile
Mobile Knights
President’s order bans saloons at military camps
Washington July 23 By order issued today President approved a measure prohibiting the existence of saloons at military camps effectively barring alcohol facilities on these installations as part of wartime policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
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