Maritime strike nears end as compromise terms agreed in New York
An Associated Press dispatch reports a compromise ending the Marine workers strike in Mobile and other ports. Raymond B. Stevens of the United States Shipping Board announced the terms in New York while Mobile agents said no definite orders had been received yet for workers to return to vessels.
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Mobile
New York
Associated Press
Raymond B. Stevens
United States Shipping Board
York Acquitted in Self Defense Case
C H York aged 54 a butcher of 610 Elmira street was acquitted in recorder s court of killing Juan Anda Hernandez a Mexican on the San Antonio barge after Hernandez shot at him a Jackson home occupant and a nine month old child. A coroner s jury found York acted in self defense while detaining Hernandez for law officers.
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C. H York
C. H. York
Elmira Street
Recorder’s Court
Juan Anda Hernandez
San Antonio
Hernandez
Dixon
George Malone
Jackson
Nile Thewne
York
H. G. Duffee
P. J. Fricke
Roy Sigman, Jr
Ed. Wagner
J. E. Bressingham
Recorders Court
Recorder
Wilson delays French treaty teaching to senate explanation
President Wilson will not submit the defensive treaty with France to the senate until after his nationwide tour. He plans to accompany the treaty with an explanatory address and may not invite all Republican senators to confer. The White House provided no details on alleged treaty violations or specific meetings with officials.
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Washington
Wilson
France
Senate
White House
Warren
Deashington
Ba i . Baker
Navy
Arts
Baker
Lansing
Croatian Force Turns On Serbians in Republic Rebellion
Dispatches from Agram report Croatian troops proclaim an independent republic. Units are dissolving as subalterns tear insignia and railroads and telegraph lines crumble. Serbian forces attempt suppression with troops from both sides amid growing revolt signals.
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Associated Press
Paris
Havas
Republic
Agram
al Beeral
Subalterns
Signia
Oogega
Teleks
Casktornys Soutard
TV Serbians
Vessels Tied Up As 500 Men Out At Mobile Port
More than 25 ships remain in Mobile harbor and about 500 sailors have been idle for over a week amid stalled labor talks. A near settlement is expected, with plans to clear the vessels and resume delayed voyages. The steamer Cubadist, an oil carrier, is due in port, affecting crew mobilization and port operations.
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Mobile
Eiie
Plans Completed for Sailors Parade in Mobile
Plans for a sailors parade in Mobile on August 5 to celebrate the Navy Band visit from New Orleans are announced by Chief Petty Officer C. F. Driscol. The event aims to aid Navy recruiting with Bienville Square as parade and recruiting tent site. The Navy Band will lead the parade in the afternoon, with concerts in Bienville Square in the morning and evening.
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Mobile
Navy Band
New Orleans
C. F. Drisoe
Bienville Square
Prof Thames returns from New York conference on war camp service
Professor E J Thames, field worker for War Camp Community Service based in Mobile, has returned from New York where he met national leaders to discuss southern field work. He will travel to Mississippi to urge passage of a bill for supervised play in all state schools, following a similar Georgia success.
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E. J. Thames
Mobile
New York
Heads of the
Professor Thames
Mississippi
Georgia
Self Defense Acquits Joe Mitchell in Recorder Court
Jaceph Mitchell was acquitted of assault with a pistol after police arrested him on a complaint by Harry Ken that Mitchell tried to shoot him. The court found Mitchell acted in self defense when Ken attacked with a spike, prompting the gunfire.
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Jaceph ‘Mitchell
Harry Ken
Recorder’s Court
Allen
Mitchel
Recorder
Mitchell
Auto Drivers Race Ends With $15 Fine
Two youths on Broad Street yesterday afternoon raced automobiles in public. S. Jordan and P. Broadus admitted speeding to Traffice Officer Buck Taylor. They appeared before the recorder and were fined $15 each for the offense.
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Broad Street
S. Jordan
Broadus
Buck"’ Taylor
Chrisman to Face Preliminary Hearing Saturday
R. Chrisman charged with conspiracy in connection with seizing the schooner Oyster Plant with liquor aboard. He will have a preliminary hearing in the United States district court Saturday.
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R. Chrisman
United States District Court
Chrisman
New Orleans
Grani Jury
Four Accepted for Navy Service Reach Birmingham Exam
Henry Davis of Rose Hill Mississippi Tom Rhodes Ollie Seaman of Bayou La Barre Louisiana and Hestor McLean of Jay Florida were accepted at the local navy recruit station and will be sent to the Birmingham main office for examination and assignment.
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Henry Davis
Rose Hill
Miss
Tom Rhodes
Ollie Seaman
Bayou le Barre
Sia
Hestor McLean
Jay
Fia
Navy
Oesson
Birmingham
Fire causes alarms at 261 Eslava Street and 253 North Pine
A resident at 261 Eslava Street alerts the fire department after smoke seen from a side window. Firefighters respond to a second small blaze at 253 North Pine Street caused by a defective flue with only slight damage.
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Eslava Street
Mobile
van Poe
Tomer
North Pine Street
Germans Posed Plot to Defraud U S Army Auctions
Sixty Germans from Cologne Berlin and other cities were arrested in Coblenz by army intelligence officers over an alleged plot to defraud the government of millions of marks by eliminating competition at auctions of army salvage material. An organization allegedly kept bidders away at daytime sales and later sold the material back to members at night auctions.
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Coblenz
Associated Press
Sixturmans
Cologne
Berlin
Day in Jail for Wearing Army Uniform
R Allen and J F Moore two boys were arrested and held charged with wearing the United States Army uniform without proper authority. They were sentenced to one day in jail by Judge R T Ervin who warned that all violations would be vigorously prosecuted. Willie Trammel was freed. T J Winn released on bond awaiting proof of right to wear the overseas uniform. Case set for Monday.
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R. Allen
J. F.moore
United States Army
R. T. Ervin
United States District Court
Ervin
Willie Trammel
United States
Jere Austil
T. J. Winn
Birmingham
Chicago Trying to Avert Car Strike
Chicago shows efforts to avert a strike by fifteen thousand street and elevated line workers amid wage disputes. Workers seek 37 cents hourly raise, time and a half for overtime, and an eight hour day, in talks with union officials, company heads, and the State Public Utilities Commission.
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Associated
Ress
Chicago
Weather Forecast For Alabama And Mississippi
Local showers expected tonight and Saturday in Alabama. Mississippi set for partly cloudy skies north with possible local showers in the south tonight and Saturday.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Lumber accountants hold meeting on tax and costs
At the Southern Pine Association meeting in the Cawthon Hotel R M ens explained the government timber industries questionnaire for income tax cases. Representatives from Alabama and Florida discussed uniform cost and accounting methods. J Andrews presided with a list of Alabama and Florida lumber firm delegates. Similar meetings were scheduled for Laurel Mississippi Monday Alexandria Louisiana and Little Rock Arkansas.
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Southern Pine Association
Cawthon Hotel
R. M.ens
Timber Industries
Alabama
Florida
Internal Revenue Department
J. Andrews
Kaul Lumber Company
Birmingham
Nadowah Lumber Company
Nadowah
Ala
Mise R
Diamond
W. M
Laurel
Alexandria
Little Rock
Ark
Tampa Man Given Italian War Cross
Lieutenant Colonel Buttgenbach of Jacksonville presented Major M. Williams of Tampa the Italian War Cross for a feat in the Arava where he met a German machine gun crew. Williams already held the Distinguished Service Medal from the same action.
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Associated Preas
Tampa
Fla
Buttgenbach
Jacksonville
M. Williams
Williams
Ither Poverniasitt
Phone strike ends in Cleveland after workers vote to return
In Cleveland the telephone strike ends as operators and electrical workers vote to suspend the stoppage after more than three weeks. The agreement allows union activity off duty, pledges reinstatement, and requires companies to permit employee organizing while restoring staffing levels.
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Cleveland
War Department to auction 2 million pounds of horse and mule shoes
The War Department offers two million pounds of horse and mule shoes as surplus material. Sealed proposals close August 14. Surplus sales to date total 354,470,000 dollars, about 78 percent of original cost. Earlier sales by the signal corps yielded profits, including sheet steel scrap and brass pieces sold above cost.
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Washington
War Department
Signal Corps
Mexican paper owner honored by Britain
Mexico City July 2. Fe M Palavicini owner of El Universal and former secretary of public instruction will receive the cross of commander of the British Empire from the British chargé d affaires at a public ceremony. The award honors his wartime services as a newspaper proprietor.
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Ed Press
Mexico City
Associated Press
Fe M
French Reserves To Be Demobilized By October
Paris July 25 The lifelines of the French army will end for 1917 class reserves by mid October as government plans publication shows. In future service will include only 1918 1919 and 1920 classes with demobilization to reduce active strength to two class levels. Prime Minister Painlevé and Marshal Pétain expected to draft a further military service plan before parliament.
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Associated Pras
Paris
Pla
Printemenceau
Petain
Agricultural bill signed by president by press
President Wilson signs a congressional agricultural appropriation act after vetoing the original measure. The action follows recent legislative changes and reflects ongoing debates over farming support and disaster relief programs.
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Wilson
Congress
Hands Off Policy Adopted by New Cuban Party
A new Cuban party formed today to oppose foreign interference and Platt amendment. Attendees included Manuel Anguily former secretary of state, Senator Maza y Artola conservative General Huseblo Hernandez liberal Genera Loynaz del Castillo and Senor Marquez Sterlin. Former President Varona expressed approval by letter but was not allowed to attend.
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Associated. Press
I Havannah
Cuba
Manuelanguily
Maza Y Artola
Huseblo Hernandez
Loynaz del Castillo
General Crowder
Senor Marquez Sterlin
Varona
Alness
Aerial Mail Strike Start Shocks East Coast
Pilots from Belmont Park refuse to fly in dense fog, discharging two men named Leon Smith and Hamilton Lee. The Post Office confirms they will not revoke the discharge, noting pilots must fly mail when possible or resign. A protest to Assistant Postmaster General Praeger demands a decision within 24 hours.
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Associated Press
Andork
Belmont Park
Ge Island
Leon Smith
Hamilton Lee
Praeger
Mr. Praeger
Massachusetts Sets Minimum Wage For Women Factories
The Massachusetts Minimum Wage Commission announced a $12.50 weekly minimum for women workers in candy factories. An itemized budget showed allocations for board and lodging, clothing, recreation, self improvement, laundry, car fares, medical costs, church, newspapers, vacation, savings, and incidentals, outlining a self supporting living plan.
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Associated Press
Boston
Massachusetts Minimum Wage Commission Today
Georgia Streams Reach Flood Stage In Central region
Heavy rains across central Georgia push the Ocmulgee and other waterways toward flood stage. Farmers wade mud to save watermelons while buyers leave the area. The Chattahoochee hits 23 feet at Columbus and rises, threatening crops and nearby plants in the region.
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Associated Press
Macon
Georgia
Chattahoochee
Columbus
Bulgarian Peace Delegates Delayed Arrival in Paris
The Bulgarian peace delegation arrived in Paris later than expected after a day in Lausanne. They were set to land in Paris this morning but will reach tomorrow morning instead, delaying the peace talks.
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Paris
Lausanne
Switzerland
Japanese Imperial Delegation Set for Long Western Mission
Three brothers in law of Emperor Yoshihito will inspect militaries in the United States Great Britain and France. The group will travel abroad for about three years starting soon with Princes Kitashira awe and others leading the mission.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Yoshihito
Great Britain
France
Kitashiraawe
German opposition to Bauer policy sparks press criticism
Berlin reports recall the Bauer government program as outlined to the national assembly drew adverse commentary. The Deutsche Tages Zeitung called it a program of weakness and destruction, while the Lokal Anzeiger noted public opinion may oppose the Premier’s stance on reconstruction and the League of Nations.
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Ed. Press
Associated Berlin
Ideal
The
Pee
Gustav
National Assembly
Yeste Ar Iph Bauer Rdag
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Lokal Anzeiger
Germany
League of Nations
Hunger Causes Bolshevik Trouble in Russia
A Wireless report from Leo Kameneff and released by the Russian embassy official details severe hunger unrest and disease in Bolshevik territory. It cites strikes in Moscow plants and a widespread exodus of deserters as the movement shouts down the soviets amid epidemics and shortages of bread and medicines.
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Associated Press
Washington
Russian Telegraphic Agency
Leo Kameneff
A. M. Nikolaieff
Omsk
Moscow
Traveling salesmen unite to shield public from get rich schemes
Washington July 25 Members of the Commercial Travelers of America pledge aid to the Treasury savings division to warn communities against fraudulent stock companies. The 30 000 traveling salesmen will urge against exchanging Liberty Bonds or Thrift Stamps for stock in schemes promising quick riches.
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Associated Press
Washington
Commercial Travelers of America
Savings Division of
the Treasury
Ordance Bureau Releases Platinum Sale Report
New York July 25. Thirteen thousand ounces of platinum have been sold by the ordnance bureau of the army. The lot was withdrawn from the assay office at a price of 105 dollars per ounce.
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New York
Ordnance Ea
Army
Revolt in Marburg as garrison clashes erupt in Styria
Vie By Violent combats occurred Tuesday at Marburg southeast of Gratz where a large garrison revolted over demobilization. Thirty are dead and many wounded. The movement formed a republic in the region and involved local forces and civilians.
Army plane to start cross country flight from Dayton
Lieutenant colonel R B Hartz and four servicemen depart Dayton in a Martin bomber bound for Mineola New York to begin an 8000 mile cross country flight to Seattle with a planned stop at North Platte and one leg remaining until August Maine after departure at 8 35 AM local time.
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Associated Press
Dayton
Ohio
N. Francis
New York
Seattle
Wash
Franc
Mineola Field
Planni
Bain
North Platte
Peter Welch
F. Cerruti
B. Madan
Mineola
N. Y
R. 8. Hartz
Maine
Unclear French Election Dates Spark Patchwork Schedule
An obscure Paris dispatch outlines tentative dates for parliament and municipal elections in October and November. It mentions six hundred deputies and early ballots on October 12 and 19, with senatorial elections planned later in November.
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Associated Press
Paris
Methodist Party Goes Into Mexico
Nashville dispatch reports the Methodist Church South mission party led by Bishop James Jr leaves for Southern Mexico. Accompanying him are Miss Esther Case chairing Latin America for the Woman's Missionary Council and Rev. A. L. Lett, centenary secretary of spiritual sources and intercession.
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Associated Nashville
Tenn
Missions
the Methodist B
Church, South
James Jr
Mexico
Esther Case
Latin America
Wom Missionary Council
Japs May Reorganize Government of Omsk
Tokyo dispatch reports Premier Hara and Foreign Minister Yasuya U express belief that Japan will recognize Admiral Kolchak's government in Russia. They note Kolchak's regime has agreed to proposed terms and stresses the need for stability. mentions Semenoff and Adrchak.
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Omsk
Associated Press
Tokio
Hara
Yasuya U
Ers
Admiral Kolchak
Kolchak
Gless
Russia
Reman Semenoff
Adrchak
Twenty-One Ships Delivered Last Week
Washington reports twenty-one ships delivered in the week ending July 18, part of 1,111 ships since the start of the war, totaling 4,090,893 tons. Of the grand total, 806 ships, totaling 3,379,02 tons, were steel. the remainder were other materials.
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Associated Press
Washington
Heavy rains halt western forest fire in Idaho and Oregon
Heavy rains across western and northern Idaho are reported to have checked a major forest blaze. Forest officials say the fire is now critical but progress is made after days of intense effort as crews work to contain the flames amid wet conditions in the region.
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Associated Press
Spokane
Wash
Idaho
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