Prices at mills fixed under war purpose guidelines
President Wilson approved a steel price agreement set by the War Industries Board after month long talks with producers and the federal Trade Commission. Prices for steel, coke, iron ore, and pig iron drop 43 to 70 percent with no wage cuts and a goal of maintained capacity production. The plan, effective soon, could be revised January 1 1918.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
War Industries Board
Federal Trade Commission
Pittsburgh
Ohip
Connersville
Chicago
Details of Second Liberty Loan Expected Tomorrow
Washington details of the second Liberty bond issue are expected tomorrow with Secretary McAdoo likely to announce terms. The offering is estimated near 3 million dollars with bonds around 25 to 30 years and interest possibly at the top rate of four percent.
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Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo Orrow
Russian Democratic Congress to be Mixed
Petrograd reports the democratic congress will have about 1,500 members with women voters arriving. Organizations from all parts and press groups will participate as the composition is not yet fixed. The committee plans to exclude many small seats for industrial associations and middle classes, with a large majority of members from the working and lower groups.
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Petrograd
Democratic Congress
Womuner
Middie
Rity
Ereeettaeer Ge Gerbe
Schooner Beluga Destroyed By Sea Fire Off Pacific
The burning hulk of a vessel from the Pacific coast carrying oil for Australia was sighted June 19 off Fanning Island in the South Pacific. Captain G. B. Dent of the schooner Attlie Fjord reported the discovery at San Francisco, accompanied by L. Canon and his wife and child. A crew of 14 men. Captain Deans said the ship could not be approached.
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Associated Press
Pacific Port
Pacific Coast
Australia
Fanning Island
South Pacific
G. 8. Dent
Attlie Fjord
San Francisco
L. Co. Canon
Dean’ Sald
Djose
Russians Take German Positions in Silzeme Sector
On the Riga front south of the Pskoff high road Russian forces launched an offensive and seized German positions near Silzeme, one mile northeast of Spitalitimerman after a fierce battle. Enemy losses were heavy with over 400 corpses found, 60 prisoners captured and 10 machine guns taken. General Sokolov was wounded in the head by shrapnel splinter.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Riga
Pskoff
Sokolov
War Library Fund drive opens with large local effort
The War Library Fund campaign starts nationwide and in this city with about 150 workers soliciting donations on day one. Each dollar donor gets a nameplate in a book to aid soldiers at the front and in training. Governor Henderson proclaims a week in Alabama to raise 13,600 for the cause.
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War Library Fund
United States
War Council
Julius T. Wright
Wright
Charles Henderson
Alabama
Drive for Million Fund Begins Across the Nation
The library war council launches a nationwide drive to raise 1,000,000 for soldiers libraries. President Wilson gives a substantial cash donation and signs book plates for purchases. Frank A. Vanderlip chairs the council with plans set after a New York meeting.
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Washington
Library War Council
United States
Wilson
Baker
Frank A. Vanderlip
New York
Arlington docks bonds bid opening set for Tuesday
Bids for 600000 Arlington docks bonds will be opened at a regu lar city commission meeting tomorrow at noon. The funds will finance a pier extending from Arlington Bay, dredging adjacent waters, and construction of railroad terminals. The issuance was approved by Mobile voters on August 13 with near unanimous support. Mayor Pillans said bids were received and more were expected before the meeting.
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Arlington Docks
City Commission
Harry Pillans
Arlington
Mobile
Pillaws
Weather forecast for Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi
The forecast from Washington on September 4 says Alabama will see local rains tonight and Wednesday except fair in the north portion. Florida expects rain tonight and Tuesday. Mississippi will be fair tonight and Tuesday except probably rain in the southeast portion.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alabama
Orida
Mississippi
Front in France and Belgium Braces for Renewed Battle
Front reports heavy guns firing on both sides as British and French lines prepare for renewed fighting. A German assault northeast of Langemarck was repulsed with heavy losses, signaling a pause in infantry actions while artillery duels intensify near Verdun.
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France
Belgium
Lange- Marck
Teuton
Haig
Fosses
Chaumes Wood
Verdun
German Press Calls Bernstorff Plot Regrettable
London dispatch reports the Koelnische Volks Zeitung condemning alleged Washington disclosures on von Bernstorff. It says the affair, if true, has a disagreeable character and is highly regrettable. It accuses the U S exploit of German diplomatic documents and calls state department remarks on policy and the U boat war misleading.
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London
Washington
van Bernstorff
United States
Koelnische Volks Zeitung
Amsterdam
Reuters Limited
Sweden
State Department
von Bernstorffs
Kaiser Visits Troops On Romanian Front
Emperor William visitedbattlefields in Romania and inspected troops from the Transylvania and Romania campaigns of 1916. The troops are now on the Moldova front. He urged the worldwide historic and economic importance of the fighting and said continuation would not be the German’s alone.
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Kaiser
Associated Press
London
Emperor William
Amsterdam
Reuters
Rumania
Transylvania
Moldavia
William
Graber Swamped by World Series Orders at Chicago
Nearly 1200 special delivery letters requesting reservations for the World Series arrived at the American League park in Chicago on September 24. Grabiner, secretary of the cage club, faced pressure as regular mail and orders swelled, prompting resignations and the addition of clerks. Construction of thousands of extra seats was under way, with capacity rising to 53,000 before the October 6 opening game.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Grabiner
Cage Club
Piaggio Vessel Debuts On Maiden Pensacola Voyage
The City of Pensacola, a four masted auxiliary schooner built at Orange Texas, arrived Sunday. Propelled by sails and oil burning engines, she is the Piaggio interests vessel with Wry as master, en route from Prato to Mobile to load on her maiden voyage.
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Pensacola
Orange
Texas
Piaggio
Prato
Mobile
Mrs Gavin Beats Travers On Metropolitan Links
Mrs W A Gavin champion of the Women's Metropolitan Golf Association defeated Jerome D Travers in a handicap match at Wyckoff? Country Club. Travers offered nine holes, Gavin won seven up to play, securing the victory on the New York course.
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Associated Press
New York
W. A. Gavin
Metropolitan Golf Association
Sudday
Jerome D. Travers
Wykagy Country Club
Travers
Tropical Storm Center Now Over Cayman Islands
The tropical disturbance of great intensity, reported north of Jamaica, is now near the Cayman Islands moving northwest. No immediate danger to Mobile. the storm is far away and may recurve or break up before reaching the city. Warnings will be issued if it approaches Mobile.
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Cayman Islands
Associated Press
Washington
Jamaica
Weather Bureau
Mobile
Partial Work Resumes Along Orleans Docks
Partial resumption of port shipping occurred as 2,100 striking white and black longshoremen returned to work at higher wages while negotiations continue. Freight handlers, about 600, failed to settle with car contractors and will likely join arbitration via the local adjustment committee.
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New Orleans
Prapeen
Atip
Big furnace shipped through Mobile to India for re erection
A blast furnace from Birmingham district will be shipped via Mobile to Lakehi India. First batch of furnace parts arrives in Mobile this week from Battelle De Kalb county over the Mobile and Ohio line. About 360 to 400 cars will load at Mobile for steamer transport. Tata Iron and Steel Company of India bought the furnace erected 1905 06 with Birmingham leaders and Ohio financiers backing its original placement. Dismantling employs a large force with bolts saved for reuse.
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Birmingham
Mobile
Lakehi
India
Battelle
de Kalb
Ohio
Alabama Great Southern Road
Tata Iron and Steel Company of India
Ohio Financiere Sont
Lansing Sees Japanese Visit Beneficial
Secretary Lansing stated the talks with Viscount Ishii have been satisfactory and the visit has helped strengthen relations and friendship between the United States and Japan.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lansing
Viscount Ishii
Scotch Highlanders Arrive in Boston Crest Recruiting Drive Opens
The Fifth Royal Highlanders of Canada arrive with pipers and a brass band to kick off a crest recruiting drive for Canadian and British regiments. Parades rallies and a patriotic arena meeting are planned today with events morning afternoon and tonight.
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Associated Press
Boston
Fifth Royal Highlanders of Canada
Rain forecast for Mobile and vicinity with mild temperatures
Rain is forecast for Mobile and vicinity tonight and Tuesday with moderate northeast winds. Highs reached 83 Sunday, lows near 68, with similar temperatures expected this morning.
Sammieson Battle Line in France
American troops are encamped along a historic battle field near the British front in France. Authorities say the exact location and identities must remain confidential, but the men are praised as a credit to the Stars and Stripes which now flies over a camp of American soldiers in the war zone. Two have been wounded while serving under German fire.
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France
Uncle Sam
Stars and Stripes
In Shape for Anything Veterans Ready for German Front
The Associated Press found a group of soldiers in good condition after nearly two months of open-air campaigning. They speak cheerfully of preparing to face German forces and express eagerness to witness artillery fire and No Man's Land danger firsthand, despite current restrictions on exposure to enemy guns.
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Associated Press
No Man's Land
American Troops Struggle to Hold Back in Front Line Trenches
Reporters note the tension as American officers faced difficulty keeping men from slipping into British trench lines. Some soldiers allegedly wandered off duty to mingle with Tommies for brief moments during minor clashes. The account hints at possible impropriety but avoids direct confirmation.
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Tommiens
Flames Devour Lawton Business District in Oklahoma City
Flames destroy much of Lawton Oklahoma business district near Fort Sill. By 1 o clock twelve buildings burned as high winds hampered water pressure and thwarted attempts to save the south Keegan hotel area and BD street block.
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Oklaho City
Lawton
Fort Sill
Frisco Railroad
Keegan Hotel
Treasury Officials Move to Bar Gold Exports to Spain
Treasury officials, enforcing a gold conservation policy, have virtually decided to prohibit gold exports to Spain. No licenses have been issued since the proclamation became effective, aside from a few small shipments already aboard steamers.
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Washington
Treasury
Spain
War toll hits Harvard students
The Greek government plans to replace aid de camps who served ex King Constantine with King Alexander. A list of military and naval officers was submitted for selection to the king as part of staff reorganization.
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Associated Press
London
Athens
Reuters, Limited
Aid de Camps
Constantine
Alexander
Flyer risks death to change seats 1000 feet in air
At an army aviation school Major Maxwell Kirby moved from the rear to the front seat at an altitude over 1000 feet. He arrived from Dayton and initially flew solo in the rear seat then climbed to the front and took control, guiding the craft to a safe descent.
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Associated Press
Ranteul
Army Aviation School
Maxwell Kirby
United States
Kirby
Dayton
Ohio
Physicians say Mrs King could not have killed herself
Concord North Carolina September 24 Dr William H Burmeister chief coroner's physician of Cook County Illinois testified at the preliminary hearing that Maude A King could not have held the pistol that fatally wounded her in the back of the head. He noted powder burns and concluded suicide was impossible. Gaston Means chief suspect pleaded not guilty and related his movements with Mrs King.
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Associated Press
Concord
N. C
Wilam H. Burmeister
Cook County
Tlinois
Gaston B. Means
Maude A. King
Means
Ch Yee
King
Pitts
New York
Illinois
Mra. King
Concord Hospital
Asheville
Gaston Means
Chicago
Mazie Melvin
Cincinnati
Melvin
Wellington
Portland Steel Workers Strike at Shipyards
About 4,000 steel workers in three Portland shipyards walked off to join 2,000 wooden yard workers who quit earlier, halting work on government contracts to press for higher wages and a closed shop.
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Portland Steel
Associated Press
Portland, Ore
Portland Wooden
Binford Named Bay St. Louis Agent for L N Railroad
J B Binford formerly chief clerk to H G Barclay is appointed agent of the Louisville and Nashville at Bay St. Louis Mississippi and seated in the post. J J Martin, ex clerk in Russell ton office and latter with G F A Pensacola, named successor. H M Hood Gulf Mobile and Ohio treasurer appears in relation to American railways association.
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J. B. Binford
H. G. Barclay
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Bay St. Louis
Miss
Barclay
J. J. Martin
Russellton
Alabama, Tennessee and Northern
Pensecola
German money in U S passport frauds linked to German intrigue
Washington reports disclose a state department file with names and amounts of German money paid for passport frauds and other activities from 1914 to U S entry in the war. Heflin denies a sensational interview claiming many lawmakers took money and Norton vows a resolution demanding proof or consequences.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
America
United States
Heflin
Alabama
House
Norton
North Dakota
Senate
Count Bernstorff
Congress
Heffin
Mr. Heflin
Howard
Georgia
Permit Issued to Exhume Mrs Bingham in Wilmington
Dr Charles T Nesbitt county health officer announced a permit was issued for exhuming the body of Mrs Robert W Bingham in Wilmington North Carolina He said a later statement would explain delaying details as investigators pursue possible crime leads Kenan a cousin and attorney said the family had an autopsy performed under physician guidance Evidence from the autopsy had not been released.
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Associated Press
Wilmington
N. C
Charles T. Nesbitt
Robert W Bingham
A. Moore
Graham Kenan
Bingham
Spencer Lumber Co in Bankrupt Petition
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in U S court by J F Cabler E Moore Stave Co and G B Spencer against A J Spencer Inc Also a voluntary petition was filed by James M wage earner of this city with reported assets of 337.52 and no assets listed for the company
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United States
J. F. Cabler
E. Moore Stave Company
G .B. Spencer
A. J. Spencer Ber Company, Incorporated
Cour
James M
Another Advance in Cotton Noted in Market Report
Spot middling cotton rose 12 to 24 cents in the brief market note. The day saw 908 bales traded with 55 bales scold or sold at best offer in a cautious session.
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Tod Clealen
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Silzeme
U. S
Bernstorff
Mrs. Gavin
Links
Orleans
Company
Sammieson Battle
Oklahoma
Harvard
Burmeister
F. Ritchie
Gaston
Ritchie
W. 5. Bingham
MR. Binford
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