Williams Leads Push to Pass Espionage Bill With Censorship
In Washington on May 9 the Senate moved to invoke the new rule to force through the administration espionage bill with embargo provisions. Senator Williams of Mississippi leads the push as discussions continue in executive session. Senator La Follette plans an amendment while others seek changes before final passage.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Williams
Mississippi
Loos
la Follette
Cummins
Wilson Briefs Congress Leaders on War Measures
President Wilson summoned thirty congressmen to the White House to outline the administration’s war measures. Major topics included the billion dollar merchant fleet appropriation to counter submarine threats, the army bill dispute between houses, and provisions allowing Colonel Roosevelt to send a division to France, along with the espionage bill and other items.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
White House
Capitol
Eng
House
Senate
Senate Amndmnt
Roosevelt
France
Colonel In War Bill Clash Delays Army Action
Washington May 9 Conferees from the house and senate on the war bill argued over the Roosevelt amendment to raise a volunteer force for service in France. Prospects for agreement centered on the age limit for conscripts with the house favoring 21 to 40 and the senate proposing 21 to 27.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Roosevelt
France
House Conight
President Pursues Wood Fleet Plan with Billion-Dollar Ship Aid
Wilson began work on securing a one billion dollar appropriation for merchant ships and sent it to several appropriations committee senators. The committees discussed adding the funds to the two point eight six billion dollar army and Mary deficiency bill already passed by the house, which is near completion and could head to the senate soon.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
White House
House
Senate
Committeemen Fail to Respond to Patriotic Preparedness Meeting
Prominent committeemen did not respond to President J Curtis Bush call for a meeting of the Patri otic Preparedness League. The Wednesday noon gathering was postponed and will likely be taken up later at a Rotary Club meeting for consultation with seventeen chairmen and other members.
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J. Curtis Bush
Patriotic Preparedness League
Prest L. C. Irvine
Rotary Club
Aeate
Mobile's Most Pressing Need
Henry Brannan argues Mobile requires awakened citizenship to unlock municipal ownership of docks and terminals. He suggests energized citizens will bring commerce, wealth, parks, auditoriums, Gulf Coast fairs and libraries, and frames civic renewal as essential for progress.
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Mobile
Gulf Coast
Abba Shriners Stage Unique Parade Through City
Abba Temple Shriners plan a 6 oclock parade through the business district led by the First Infantry Band and drum corps. Twenty two Shrine candidates will be shown with comedic interludes while a buffet lunch is served.
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Abba Temple
St. Francis and
Jackson Streets
Jackson
Government
Royal
St. Michael
St. Joseph
Dauphin
Joachim
St. Francis
Homer
W. Bachelder
Abba
Socialists of Russia Invited to Stockholm Congress
An invitation to all Russian Socialist parties to attend the International Socialist Congress at Stockholm was presented in Petrograd by M Borgbjerg the Danish socialist leader. He delivered the offer to the executive committee of the soldiers and workmen's delegates on behalf of committees representing labor parties of Denmark Sweden and Norway.
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Petrograd
London
Stockholm
M. Borgbjjerg
M. Borgbjere
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Brumbaugh Refuses Extradition of Thaw
Brumbaugh refuses extradition of Thaw while authorities pursue a case involving an apparent attempt on one’s own life. The dispute centers on legal jurisdiction and the ongoing investigation into the suspect’s actions.
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Brumbaugh
Thaw
Weather forecast bullet from Washington May 9
The May 9 weather forecast from Washington predicts fair and warmer conditions tonight with clearer skies and rising temperatures continuing into the next day. Forecasters expect mild winds and no significant precipitation across the region.
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Associated Press
Washington
Madama and
Vawter Trial Near Verdict In Virginia Court
In Christiansburg Virginia on May 9 the Vawter trial at the moving picture theater nears its close. Defense attorney Calhoun and state attorney Jack Lee present closing arguments as jurors await a verdict likely this evening.
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Associated Press
Christianburg
Charles E. Vawter
Vi Polytechnic Institute
Stockton, Heth, Jr
Sun
W. H. Calhoun
Jack’’ Lee
German towns rally behind Kaiser in World War I stance
At a Posen meeting of the Imperial League of German towns representing about five and a half million Germans, speakers support Kaiser and German government, back unrestricted submarine warfare, and reject friendship with a North American government opposing Britain’s blockade policy.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
London
Wilson
Posen
Imperial League of German
Germany
Britain
League
North America
House Catches Fire Twice in 30 Minutes
A residence at 51 Basil Street caught fire twice within half an hour on Tuesday night with blazes on the roof’s west and east sides. The dwelling at 902 Government Street also had a small closet fire at 8 15. It was extinguished by occupants with little damage. The first National Bank owns the Basil Street house.
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Basil Street
Government Street
P. D. Beville
First National Bank
Seventh Teuton loan to be sought in bills
Copenhagen May 9. The Berlin Tageblatt reports a bill will be introduced in the Teichstag within weeks for a new war loan. It notes the sixth loan ended April 27 with a realized total of 12,978,949 rks and cites U.S. statistical data.
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Teuton
Associated Press
Copenhagen
London
Berlin
Hhe
United States
Ber SE Aa
Chinese Premier Urges Cabinet to Declare War
Premier Tuan Chi-fui and the cabinet urged parliament to adopt a resolution declaring war on Germany at a secret session. The measure was sent to the standing committee for Thursday. Debate was lengthy with strong opposition urging cabinet reorganization before any war action.
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Peking
Tuan Chi-fui
Germany
Standing Committee
Senate
Farley Fined 350 by Jury for Prohibition Violation
Owen Farley was fined 350 dollars plus court costs after a circuit court jury convicted him of violating prohibition. Judge Claude R. Grayson denied bond pending a new trial. Farley appealed to the supreme court and posted 400 dollars bond. The sentence marks a year’s first jury-imposed 350 dollar fine in prohibition cases. The arrest stemmed from allegedly having more than the legal amount of whiskey. Other prohibition cases for Willie Duff Lonny Vance and Frank Moore were dismissed.
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Owen Farley
Circuit
Claude R. Grayson
Farley
Supreme Court
Boltz and St. Clair
Police Department
Cool Weather Across South Impacts Crop Growth
The Weather Bureau weekly crop report notes the cool weather dampening crop growth across most Southern states. Rain in the eastern cotton belt supports a good stand, but germination and cotton growth are hindered in many districts. Planting advances in the western belt while eastern areas lag, with rice planting progressing and sugar cane doing well.
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The
Weather Bureau
Mississippi Delta
Alias writ issued for G W Pearson in prohibition case
Judge Henry Chamberlain in the inferior criminal court ordered an alias writ of arrest and for forfeiture of bond against G W Pearson for violating the prohibition law. Owen P McEvoy, arraigned for a similar offense, was discharged. Cases against Ben Fisher and Ella Mae Houston, charged with prohibition violations, were continued until Thursday.
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G. W. Pearson
Henry Chamberlain
Owen P. McEvoy
Ben Fisher
Ella Mae Houston
Chamberlain
Unseasonable Warmth Shifts to Slight Warmup Ahead
The Mobile area recorded 49 degrees with a light chill in the night air. The Weather Man says temperatures will rise modestly tonight and showers are possible Thursday, while the Tombigbee river and branch are not expected to change much. Early today winds rise from the east to southeast as a warm, gentle breeze returns.
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Tombigbee
Alabama
Mobile Fourth in Alabama Army Recruiting in April
The April report shows Mobile ranking fourth in statewide United States Army recruiting, behind Birmingham Amington and Montgomery. A total of 50715 men were recruited city by city with Birmingham leading and Mobile near the bottom of the top four.
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United States Army
Alaba
Mobile
Birmin
Anniston
Montgomery
U. S. Army
Birmingham
Financiers Arriving in Mobile for Alabama Bankers Meet
Prominent eastern bankers have landed in Mobile as the Alabama Bankers Association opens its 25th annual convention. About 250 visitors are expected, with the program featuring remarks by Governor W P Harding and U S Senator John H Bankhead. Attendance by locals is invited, with galleries reserved for visitors and a Saturday program to feature further national figures.
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Alabama Bankers Association
Mobile
Itill
Alabama
W. P. Harding Cornor
Federal Recieve Board
Governor Harding
United States
John H. Bankhead
O. Howard Woolfe
Philadelphia
Candidates Causing Postoffice Trouble in Mobile
Postmaster J Blocker Thornton reports political candidates mailing solicitations to registered voters across Mobile counties create unlimited postal trouble. He says using the post office to obtain precinct post office lists would cut costs and improve delivery. A case involved 800 letters with incomplete addresses that could not be distributed.
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Mobile
J. Blocker
Thornton
Irish Willing to Sell Government Saloons
Joseph Devlin on behalf of Irish interests offers the government half the pubs in Ireland for 2 000 000 pounds. The move would close 7 000 to 8 000 establishments and is favorably viewed by Chief Secretary Duke who will consult the government. The administration leans toward state purchase of liquor in Ireland but Britain’s MPs oppose it.
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Associated Press
London
The
Daily News
Joseph Devlin
Belfast
Ireland
Duke
Great Britain
House of Commons
British Arras Losses Largely Lighter Than Somme Figures
Andrew Bonar Law told the House of Commons that British casualties in the recent Arras offensive were between 50 and 75 percent lower than those suffered at the Somme.
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Arras
Somme
Associated Press
London
Andrew Gonar Law
British War Council
House of Commons
France
Carlstrom and pupil killed in airship fall
Victor Carlstrom aviator instructor at the Atlantic coast aeronautical station and Caryl B Epes army aviator student were instantly killed when their airship collapsed at about 3500 feet over Newport News Va. at 12 30 this afternoon.
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Carlstrom
Newport News
Victor Carlstrom
Atlantic Coast Aeronautical Station
Caryl B. Epes
Stock Market Slumps on Tax Policy News
Opening trading in New York fell sharply as the market extended a forenoon decline of 2 to 6 points across most issues. The drop followed the government's war taxation policy with United States Steel and other major stocks down and transportation, rail, and munition shares also sliding.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
St. Paul
Alee
Paci
Lenine Missing Reported. Mystery Surrounds Leader
Copenhagen dispatch reported by Exchange Telegraph says Nikolai Lenine, Russian socialist leader, has been missing for two days. Svenska Dagbladet of Stockholm is cited as authority with no details on his fate. Lenine led antiwar radical campaigns after returning via Germany from Switzerland.
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Associated Press
London
Copenhagen
Nikolai Lenine
Svenska Dagbladet
Stockholm
Lenine
Australian Coalition Wins Majority in Elections
The Exchange Telegraph in Melbourne reports the coalition holds 35 Liberals 15 Hughes party 25 Labor for a total majority of 25. Led by Premier Hughes the coalition includes Liberal and Moderate Labor elements and backs conscription.
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Associated Press
London
Exchange Telegraph
Melbourne
Liberals
Hughes Party
Labor Party
Coalition
Hughes
Hindenburg Opposes Forecast of Victory
Berlin Tageblatt quotes Field Marshal von Hindenburg telling the Saxon Second Chamber that predicting victory is unwise. He says the soldier spirit fostered by the war lord remains strong and that if the home army endures, victory is certain.
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Amsterdam
London
von Hindenburg
Flag Raising At Home Telephone Building Noted By Officials
A large American flag was raised over the Home Telephone Company building on South Conception Street yesterday afternoon. President and General Manager W. H. Bryant and the company employees participated in the ceremony.
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Home Telephone Company
South Conception Street
W. H. Bryant
British Win Back Ground Lost at Fresnoy in France
British forces regain most of ground lost near Fresnoy in France as reported by the Associated Press. Official announcements say gains have been recovered and the front in the area shows improvement.
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Fresnoy
Associated Press
France
London
Germans Hold Against Canadian Advance Near Lens
London dispatch reports Crown Prince Rupprecht pressing to protect coal fields near Lens. German counterattacks briefly regain Fresnoy as Canadians push to within two miles of Droscourt, marking the first successful German counter in the current offensive.
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Associated Press
London
Rupprecht
Lens
Baa
Fresnoy
Droscourt
War Updates Hint British Near Drocourt Queant Line
Berlin reports show the capture of Fresnhoy and heavy fighting between Riencour and Fontaine as German lines hold near Quent and Cagnicourt. The British appear closer to the southern end of the Drocourt Queant position than London claimed, suggesting rapid progress in the front.
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Berlin
Fresnhoy
Drocourt Queant
London
War Office
Riencour
Fontaine
Quent
Cagnicourt
Law Seeks 500 Million Pound Scredit in Commons
London May 9 In moving for a credit of 500000000 pounds sterling in the house of commons today Andrew Bonar Law said the figures show a total daily expenditure of 7450000 pounds Between April 1 and May 5 there was a daily advance of 2000000 pounds to allies and dominions He added American financial help already given was of value and would grow more important in coming weeks.
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Associated Press
London
Movin
House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
Chance of
Ing
Bonard
America
Teutons deny sinking of Healdton in safety zone claim
London May 9 A Teuton Telegram from The Hague reports the German delegation renounces any German submarine responsibility for the sinking of the American tanker Healdton. Healdton went down March 21 in the North Sea near Terschelling within the German safety zone.
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London
Healdton
North Sea
Terschelling
Holland
Marconi and Mission Likely on Way to
Unclear wording hints at officials or entities named Marconi and Mission being set for arrival or deployment. No dates or locations provided. Further context needed to specify purpose or destination.
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Marconi and
Mission Likely
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