Prohibition Raid Yields Convictions At St Andrew Hotel
Detectives raid the St Andrew hotel after a liquor sale to a soldier and other defendants resulted in all five negro defendants being convicted and fined one hundred dollars with nine months labor. J N Dacovich faces further proceedings as a recorder trial was scheduled.
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Minto
Pegues
Vienna's Desperate Financial Crisis Reported by Press
Vienna newspapers indicate the empire faces extreme financial and political distress. The Reichsrat adjournment notes debt concerns with 1.5 billion kroner owed to the Austro-Hungarian bank and rising note circulation. Parliament warns military authorities spent money recklessly and warns of grave economic risks.
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Austria
Zurich
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Empire
Lloyd George silent on Mobile light contract dispute
The Mobile electric company faces a legal fight over a 1910 contract change and rate hikes after the supreme court ruled the city could not alter rates for 30 years. Officials offered no statement as readjustment plans were debated and court actions continue.
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Mobile Electric Company
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Ientions
Electric Lighting Company
Supreme Court
R. H. Smith
Matl
Grayson
Electric Company
Éléctric Company
German vandals shell Amiens destroy art works on front
Describes German bombardment of Amiens in May as incendiary shells and bombs wreck cathedrals and priceless art. Civilians are killed and wounded while 1,200 houses burn. authorities evacuate up to 120,000 residents as the city suffers extensive ruin with no military use remaining.
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Amiens
Yesteday
India
Ingery
War Savings Drive planned by Vanderlip data shows nationwide effort
National committee officials announced a nation wide War Savings Drive to begin June 28 with the goal of allotting savings across states. Nebraska led last March pledging the full quota, as directors met to review totals and plan further campaigns in the southern conference.
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F. A
Vanderlip
National
Nebraska
National Committee
Children Help Earn War Stamps Through News Item Drive
Pupils flock to The News Item office to learn how thrift stamps can be earned by recruiting two subscribers. A young saver volunteers to recruit others, hoping to fill his thrift book by six. The program, supporting Uncle Sam, offers prizes including war savings certificates and a $50 value in 1923, with eligibility open to all ages.
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Uaea
Cade Sam
Uncle Sam
Sam
Weather Forecast From Washington May 10
The forecast notes cloudy tonight with three showers. The text is partially garbled but indicates unsettled conditions and chances of rain across the area.
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Washington
Textile Industry in Germany Paralyzed Attacks and Proposals
Amsterdam May 10. Herr Zig a socialist member of the Gaden warned in a Wednesday debate on imperial economic appropriations that five tenths of Germany's textile industries were completely paralyzed and idle workers faced growing desperation. He urged provision for 20 to retain skilled workers for postwar reconstruction. Kraetzig criticized a government group he said seeks to monopolize the cellulose industry and attacked Dr Karioladtes for creating syndicates he claimed would ruin the industry.
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Herrzig
The
Gaden
Imperial Economic Department
Germany
Rone
Saa
Herr. Kraetzig
Kari Oaladtes
Charticellor
Bucharest Peace Claim Amid 1916 Romanian Talks
Central News quotes the Zeitung reporting on a Romanian peace proposal and treaty terms. The piece notes a traditional framing of victor and vanquished in the December 1916 context and references Victor and central authorities in Bucharest.
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Central
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Pacifist Alex Bannwart sues Lodge ally for damages
Former major league baseball player Alex Bannwart filed a $20 000 damages suit in Boston alleging an assault by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge during a 1920s encounter. The target of the suit is Lodge with a pacifist political connection.
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Presay
Boston
Alex Bannwart
Henry Cabot Lodge
Liberty Bonds Open Slightly Below Par on First Trading
In New York on May 10 the third Liberty bond issue bearing 414 percent was listed on the stock exchange and opened nearly a point below par. The initial sales totaled 307000 for one pair and 11000 for another, trading around 99.1.
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Eos New York
Liberty
Stock Exchange
Gulf Coast To Send Good Roads Delegates
Gulfport Mayor George M Foote reports he will attend the tri states convention of the Alabama Good Roads Association in Gulfport from May 14 to 17. He notes a large Gulf Coast delegation will join the event, led by Bay St Louis resident KR L Genin.
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Gulfport
Miss
Tri-States
Alabama Good Roads Association
Gulf Coast
KR. L
Genin
Bay St. Louis
McAdoo Revenue Bill Faces Growing Opposition
Lawmakers report heavy opposition to McAdoo tax revisions with a December deadline in doubt after talks between House leaders Kitchin and Senate finance chiefs. Officials urge delay until June tax returns clarify needs, while treasury officials push for early legislation to prepare next year’s collection. Congress may act if Secretary McAdoo proves urgent funds are necessary.
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Kitchin
Ty Ldader
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Ways Meany Committee
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Revenue Bureau
McAdoo
Senate
House Financial Pocentiae
Congress
Finance Committee
Stars at Benefit Fail to Appear
New York report on Wednesday benefit at Carnegie Hall under Child Welfare Association stars Lord Aberdeen questioned by District Attorney Swann about arrangements. Fringe performers Pershing's veterans Miss Amelia Bingham and Charlie Chaplin were unable to appear, causing hundreds to leave after paying admission.
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New York
Lord Aberdeen
Canada
Ireland
Swann
Carnégie Hall Unter
Child Welfare A
Lady Aberdeen
Blue Devils
Pershing
Amelia Bingham
Charlie Chaplin
Aberdeen
Wiatee
American Turns Down Offer is Peace by Boch Wilson
The German government sought peace terms via Prof Quidde and Dr Jong van Beek, with Heron acting as the liaison for Chancellor von Hertling. Quidde outlined concessions including Alsace Lorraine autonomy within Germany, excluding the topic from peace talks, a ban on economic war, and restoration of German colonies. He said the French offensive aimed at a durable peace, while Heron continued reporting for the Daily Mail.
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Wilsor
Quidde
Alsace- Lorraine
German Empire
Alsace-Lorraine
Brest-Litovsk
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Gera
France
Heron
Daily Mail
Plans Inquiries Into Military Aviation And War Probes
The Senate military committee outlined plans for aviation and other war inquiries to be conducted by sub committees. One sub committee handles general aviation issues including appropriations while another investigates manufacturers cross licensing and patent control concerns. Additional probes into the army quartermaster's department and the ordnance office will continue with testimony possibly in public or behind closed doors.
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Associated
Washington
Senate
Thomas
Colorado
Army Quartermaster’s Department
Ordnant
Castleberry School Plans Commencement in Conecuh County
Castleberry Ala hosts the fourth annual Conecuh County High School commencement from Friday May 24 to Wednesday May 29. The senior play is The Elopement of Ellen. Missing details include graduates and salary progression.
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Castleberry
Ala
Conecuh County High School
Ellen
Mies
Sarah E Luther
Conecuh Coun High
German forces draft Belgian youths for trench work
Reports to the Belgian legation state that German authorities have registered all youths above 13 in the Mons region and employ those aged 14 to 17 in trench work north of Van near St Michiel. A Belgian senator protest accuses Germans of forcing men women and children into servitude across Flanders and parts of Luxembourg.
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Washington
Belgium
Mons
Diane d
Van
St. Michiel
Etor
Legation
Flanders
Luxembourg
Alleged deserter from Italy identified in court
A brief report states Pedro Giovanni, described as an Italian seaman, appeared before the court on a charge related to desertion from the navy. Details are sparse, but the proceedings indicate the case involves international service and legal action pending.
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Pedro Giovanni
Po P. F
Giovanni
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