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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-11-06

are of course closed to Germany.
AS soon as it appeared inevitable
that there would be war with Rus
STA and France, there was tempo
rary food panic in. Germany, which
commenced along the frontier and
spread rapidly inward until it had
reached all the large towns.
1t was the usual case of the rich |
buying up as quickly and as much as
possible of all available stores, and |
of the retail dealers reaping golden |
harvests.
This, however, was soon stopped. |
Prices were fixed for some of the pri- |
mary necessities, the maximum price |
for rye flour, for wheat flour and for |
salt being about the same as pre- |
vailing in the country.
Shops in which higher prices were |
demanded were closed at once, the |
goods being sold later under govern
ment supervision. Large sums were |
voted by most municipal councils to
insure the provision of food for the |
poorer inhabitants.
Reports have been received from
Berlin saying that the crops are
nearly all gathered and that Germany
now has stocks of food to last for at |
least Is months. This is of course
likely to be exaggerated, and it
seems as though the more recent es-
Inmates OF one year are more liable
to be correct.
With stocks on hand sufficient to
last a year, any further replenishing
is dependent either on next seasons
crop or an opening up of the ways of
communication with the worlds
great grain fields. Germany's main
stay is rye, and the prospects for next
years crops depend greatly upon
whether or not the great rye fields of
Germany become the battle ground
between the Germans and the Rus
slams.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-11-06

(Roger Babson in his concluding
article on "HoW Long Will the War
Last?" will compare all the ooun-
tries no wfighting, their financial re-
sources-their ability to keep on
pouring money into this deadly con-
Editor.)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-11-06

gether with those imported from
Austria Hungary.
Should she be besieged, the atten-
ton of all her non-fghting popula-
ton would be turned to further ex-
periments in intensive cultivation
and stock raising.
There is doubtless enough wheat
and rye in Germany to supply the
whole population with bread for
many months to come. Germany
will also be able to exchange its large
surplus of sugar, dye-stuffs, drugs,
chemicals, potash, coal, ETC., for 9TH
er things which it will lmost need,
with Denmark, Scandinavia, Holland
and Switzerland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
Underwood Prepares the Emergency Bill Against
 Unhappy Development
LIQUOR AND TOBACCO
 BEAR HEAVY BURDEN
Country Endeavoring to Bluff Mer- chant Princes Into Re-establish- ment of Marine-Morgan's La
 ment Gives Satisfaction
By c. F. STEWART

Washington, August e4-t -tSpecial.)-B the hope and determination of the ad- ninistration to avoid an emergency war tax, with which to counterbalance the shrinkage in customs receipts, were de- clared to be stronger than ever today. The purchase of a fleet of merchant ships was designed by the President as the most practicable preventive, and now that Congress has enacted his suggestion into law he believes that no war tax will be necessitated.
 Primarily of course the President is anx- ious to keep the wheels of business in this country moving, but beyond this he wishes to continue the nations imports, st that the revenues from duties may be maintained at figure which will pre- clude war tax. To friends he expresses hope that in providing ample means of transportation across the ocean foreign trade may be kept up. even though the war in Europe should last a long time. Should this plan prove intellectual, he believes there will be ample time to talk about stamp taxes and similar annoying burdens
 Moreover, it is apparent now that in instigating the government purchase of merchant vessels the President had hoped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
CHILTON BAPTISTS
 AT SHILOH CHURCH
Two Days Session August 29-30 Will Be Addressed By Prominent
 Workers of County

Clanton August 4-(Special The Raptists of Chiffon county are to hold U two days session al shiloh church on Au- gust 2s, s0
 On the first day during the morning hours the Rev. John Huett will conduct the exercises. Addresses will be delivered by the Rev. T. J. Deason, W. I. Ruddick, w. S. Cox. w. J. Bone, and R. R.. Brasher.
 The Rev. John A. Pool president of the Baptist high school will speak on "The Demand for Special Training until the hour for adjourning for dinner.
 In the afternoon and evening there will be addresses by the Rev. J. M. Parrish, W. H. Cook. F. W. c. Bice and Prof. A. k. Davis The Rev. J. E. Moore will con duct these exercises.
 On Sunday, the second day. w H. Con- nell will conduct the exercises. and dur ing the morning the Rev. H. G. Williams. Judge E. B. Deason and W. J. Billingsly will each deliver short addresses on "Our Obligation to Young People"
 The .Grandeur of Christian" is to be the subject of addresses by the Rev. S. NJ. Adams and w. J. Deason
 The Rev. W. B. Crumpton. D. D., J. J. Stanley, Prof. J. A. Johnson, the Rev M. c. Crumpton and Prof Howard Pope will each speak during the afternoon and evening.
 Baptist Young Peoples work is to be in the charge of Prof. T. E.. Villains and the Rev. w. w. Carton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
FINANCES ARE
 LITTLE CHANGED Paralysis in Foreign Mar kets Continues Greatest
 Obstacle

New York. August 24.--The beginning. of the fourth week of involuntary fi- nancial starvation finds little change on the domestic situation. Paralysis of the foreign exchange market con- tinues to be the greatest obstacle.
 Discussion in high financial quar- ters centers in the extent of the coun- try's indebtedness in Europe. This sit uation has been greatly complicated by the enormous sums of money held in France and Germany to the credit of American bankers and which must re- main state of rigidity for an indefi- nite period.
 Because the London stock exchange is considering the advisability of reopen ing under very restricted conditions rumors were again current today that the resumption of operations here Is not far off
 All such reports were deprecated by officials as false and misleading. Un- officially 1t is believed that, even un- der the most suspicious circumstances business on the local exchange will not be resumed for another month at least
 Sentiment in the west is moro cheer full. The feature of the money market was an increased demand in exchange on Paris, cables to that center being sought at 4.90 against 5.10 last week. Exchange on London also was active, at rates unchanged from last Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
MERCHANT MARINE PLANS PROGRESSING Administration Appr0pria- tion Bill of $1O,0O0,OOO Is
 Urged by Alexander

Washington August 24-Plans for build ing up a permanent American merchant marine by the purchase of foreign ships to be operated by the government went forward today in Congress and at the White House.
 In the House Representative Alexander introduced the administration bill incor- poration of s1o,ooo,oOo company to own and operate ocean steamers under su- pervision of shipping board composed of the President. the Secretary of the Treasury the Postmaster General, and the Secretary of Commerce. The gov ernment would subscribe for not less than 51 per cent of the capital stock by an appropriation. Ships would be bought by the sale of s3o.Ooo.OoO Panama canal bonds
 President Wilson reiterated his deter imitation to urge the ship purchase plan and he said he wanted it in operation in two or three weeks. Reports that he had considered the advisability of aban- doning the project he said, were without fo,lnda ton. The fact that private capital had shown on indication of a desire to act unless the government SuoioHtceu sc- curities, made it necessary for the gov ernment to give the initiative
 Other plans for fostering American shipping made little progress. The war risk bilil. which already has passed the Senate, was halted In the House by the failure of the rules committee to get q quorum. Representative Alexander later introduced. bill to authorize a special rule for immediate consideration of the measure with debate limited to one hour
 The new law opening American regis try to foreign built craft on modified terms the f1st of the emergency meas ures passed since the outbreak of the war, awaited the Presidents decision as to suspension of certain sections of the navigation laws. Advices, however, came to officials today that fleets of the Stan dard oil company. the United Fruit com pany. and the United States Steel cor poration would come under American registry.
 The administration bill for organiza- tion of a federal steamship company provides that the shares shall be $100 each, the corporation may begin business as soon as 51 per cent of the stock has been subscribed; and all not subscribed by the public may be taken by the government. Government ships would be excluded from tho coagtWtee trado.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
s. s. CONVENTION
 AT MOUNDVILLE
Seventeen of Twenty Sunday Schools of All Denominations Rep
 resented at Hale Convention

Moundvillo, August ai-tSpecialD The Hale county Sunday school con- vertion which has been in session Au- gust 22 and 23, at the Moundvilc Methodist church was considered by many to have been tho best conven- ton in the history of the Hale County Sunday School association. Seventeen of the 21 Sunday schools of all de- nominations in the county were rep resented, the delegates coming from all parts of the county.
 Reports showed that every Sunday school in the county had been repre- sented in al least one of the nine district conventions held in the county during the past year, and that every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
CALL CONFERENCE
 AT LINCOLN SEPT. 1
Farmers to Adopt Plan to
 Meet Cotton Situation
BANK ROBBERS FOILED
Unsuccessful Attempt Made to Rob First National Al Lincoln-Farm- CTS Gin Now Ready for
 Business

Lincoln, August e4.-t Special. )-Th Q First National banks Of Poll City and Lincoln have united in u call for a meeting of farmers and business men of their sections to be held st Lincoln at o'clock Tuesday morning, Sep tember 1, in the high school sudito- rirm. The meeting is to consider and adopt a plan of uniform action to best meet the cotton situation. Local busi- ness men realize that by cooperation losses due to decline in cotton can be minimized and equaled A large at tendance is promised for the meeting with excellent results 10 follow.
 The series of recent robberies of postoffices at Pell City, Seddon and Lincoln culminated last Saturday night in an unsuccessful attack on the Lin coin bank Entrance to the building was gained but the steel lined vaults resisted all efforts of the burglars. A small property damage was the only harm done, and this is covered by the burglary policy.
 Burns detectives were rushed by au- tomobile to the scene and are now working on strong clue. The fact that the First National bank has the latest and strongest equipment in vaults and safes indicates that local amateurs did the job.
 Steam was gotten up at the new farmers gin plant here Saturday and the machinery given a thorough try out. Everything worked as hoped for. This gin is now ready for business and cotton is expected to arrive this week The Farmers company also has large warehouse here of modern con struction just being completed, which will give ample facilities for storing To- cal cotton. It's McFall gin is also about finished except for minor details that will not delay immediate operation by fba tipaa cottop hegtnS to move
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
In the Heart of Birmingham"

sunday school had sent in statistical report and made contribution to the state and county work of the Alabama Sunday School association
 The following officers of tho Hale County Sunday School association were elected for the coming year: President. ]. A. Baxley, secretary. W. E. w ' Aerby, treasurer, e. NJ Elliot.
 Department superintendents as fol- lows; Elementary, Mrs Julia Scar brough, secondary. Mrs. John $. Pow CTS. adult. Prof. F E. Chapman. house, Mrs. Frank Lavender: teacher training. Rev, n. W. ogletree, missions. Miss Alma McGraw; temperance, R, J. Hols- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
RESERVE BANKS TO
 OPEN AT SAME TIME

Washington, August 244--After many days consideration the federal reserve board has decided that It will open all 12 federal reserve banks at the same tune and launch the new banking sys- tenn simultaneously all over the coun- try.
 The board is expected 10 take up to- morrow the selection of Glass CT di- iectors of the 12 banks. This may take several days, but enough probably will be chosen in each district before the end of the week to make organization of the banks possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
NONOTED CHANGE IN COTTON OUTLOOK Trade Awaiting Develop ments Pending Arrival
 of Delegation

New York, August e4.-There was no material change in the cotton situation today, so far as could be learned in local trade circles. Little further progress Is expected to be made in the evening up of old contracts until after the arrival here of the Liverpool delegates toward the ene of the month, and the trade meanwhile appears to be awaiting developments The local spot market was nominal with no quotations and no transactions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
Discuss Drug Situation

Detroit August 2i.-The difficulty of obtaining drugs from Europe at the present time and the possibility of pro- droing them in the United States dur ing the War period at least, were mat tcrs under discussion at the annual oeutical association, which began here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25

purposed the establishment of an agency in Canada, he would have counseled ut most caution and moderation so far as the utilization of American gold is concerned.
 He would have felt that if in this way anything like an open market for Amer ican gold could be secured there might be danger of great depletion of our gold reserves. Therefore 1t was presumed in this city that while it may be deemed ex- pedient by the bankers to prepare for payment of American securities which were sold just before the war began. nevertheless 1t will be the better part to provide against any excessive withdraw als of gold from the United States
 South American Trade
 MT. Harding was understood by his friends in this city to be greatly inter ested in the prospects we now have of se- curing a considerable part of the South American trade which until recently Eng land and Germany commanded. He does not believe that anything will be gained by passing resolutions or speaking in a sentimental way about the opportunities which are awaiting in South America. It is condition. not theory. which ex- ists there. South American opportunities have recently been brought to the atten- tipf1 ol MI I1diul1E III d SOllfeWildt iil~ pressive manner by reason of the bank ing influence of the south and his knowl- edge that the opening of the Panama canal will greatly increase commerce be- tween the south and South America, es- pecially the west coast. It was learned sometime ago that one of the best meth ods adopted by American exporters to South America would be found in the es- tablishment of greater credit, at least Ia. l. 4l.. custom of the United States recently. In South America. longtime credits have been the established custom. One of the reasons why Great Britain and Germany have been able to gain such large trade as they had till few days ago possessed In South America was that they gave ex- tended credit, frequently as much as 12 months, with the understanding that the credit might be extended for another lo months
 The National City bank. which is now
 undertaking to facilitate an increase of South American trade, Is in the position to permit liberal credit facilities. In addi- ton. the men of capital of the United States must be prepared as soon as nor nal conditions are restored to make large investments of their capital in South America. An example has already been set by Charles Schwab as representative of the Bethlehem Steel company and by the Guggenhems. MT. Schwab and the Guggenheims together are preparing to
 make an ultimate investment of consider ably over s10o, 100000 in Chile. Part of this represents the development of large copper resources in Chile and part of it the utilization of rich iron ore deposits in that country. One of the reasons why Great Britain and Germany have been able to command so much of the South American trade as they have done has been found in the enormous investments of their capital in South America. For merly it used to be said that trade fol- lows the flag. but the experience of Great Britain and of Germany in South Amer ica Indicates that trade more surely fol- lows the loans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
OSCAR UNDERWOOD
 IS WELL AGAIN

Washington. August 4.--tspecial) Representative Underwood today had recovered sufficiently from his illness to resume work at the capitol He still Is suffering from a cold and has not yet regained his normal strength after the fever. which kept him at his hume.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-04-17
.C0XEY'S "ARMY EN- .
J. ROUTE !: TO CAPITAL |||
Leaves MassiI|on, O., Two Hun.
: dred Strong. /.

A!assil1on, O., April Il Headed by
General and Mrs Jacob S. Coxey in
an old phaeton drawn by a mule, the
second &army'' of Fthe commonwealth,
about 200 strong, assembled at the
call of sbugle in Massillon's business
section. s:$ IA
From shanties along the railroad
tracks outside the city limits the men
gathered Police authorities released
all Migrants from prison who said
they would leave, town with the
army"
+ rev. Harry L. Wilson of Rockdale,
Pa, official chaplain Of the army
offered am invocation before the
army" started on the march to
Washington praying for the success
of General Coxey's program.
In and out among the ranks of the
"soldiers' rode little David COxey,
the eleven-year-old son of the general,
clad in khaki and mounted upon a
pony He is the official courier for
the army e
Several thousand persons assem-:
bled to witness the departure of the
army a large corps of newspaper
correspondents and moving picture
men started on the march with the
"army." Nv
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-04-17

The Wilson party at White Sulphur
Springs, w. Va, formed quite a jolly
bunch during the holidays. President
Wilson returned to Washington to
face a busy week, but the remainder
Of his family will spend several days
more at the resort This picture was
taken on the tennis court during an
exciting game. Below are Miss
Eleanor Wilson and Secretary Nc
Adoo, who are to be married some
time this spring, and at the top are
Mr.. and Mrs, Francis B. Sayre,
daughter and son-in-laW of the presi-
dent. Il "a. 24 Il. Il sfgs A.f
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-04-17
Means No Recognition.

The only question involved in Huer-,
,ta's condition was whether a salute OF
response would constitute recognition,
but it was pointed out that the Wash:
ington government considers recogni-
tion matter of intent in each case,
and would not so regard an acknowl-
edgment of Huerta's salute.
The disposition of the administra-
tion is understood to be to increase.
the naval forces in Mexican waters
somewhat, even after the salute is
fired, so that in such an event only
part of the ships now steaming south
would be turned back,
Z The news was received at the White
House just as Secretary Bryan and
Acting Chairman Shively of the SEN
ate foreign relations committee went
into conference with President Viii,
son. .a5@ E5a s.,',e--.. '.~.-.. Il. -. :. =
With Smiling faces Senator Shively
and Secretary Bryan came from the
White House conference. >'
'"The president has some very in
teresting news said Senator Shively.
+ ,"tTne situation is highly encourag-
ing said Secretary Bryan.
Il. Crisis Soon to Pass. . :.T~&
Then it was made known that dis
patches from Charge O'Shaughnessy
have described his conference with
Huerta as very cordial and salts
factory and officials said they were
convinced compliance with the Amer
icana demands for apology would be
forthcoming within the next few
hours and that the crisis would be
PASSED. T. .,
The text of the dispatches was not
made public, nor was any formal
statement made describing them
p No orders were issued to the ships
already steaming toward Mexico, nor
was there any change in the plans for
enforcing President Wilson'S demand.
"A. Some off cials gave it as their per
sOnal view that after Huerta had COM
piled with the demand for apology
and saluted the American flag, some
Of the ships now under way might be
turned back, but certainly not before.
It was pointed out that all admins
tration officials were gratified by the
news that Huerta was about. to yield,
but that there was no disposition to
temporize or to delay further and that
all the plans for action would 60 as
they lie until all cause for action had
been removed. sia.# Isl
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-04-17
pr. Anna Shaw Goes Abroad. I

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New York, April l7.--Df. Anna
Howard Shaw, president of the Ma
tional Woman Suffrage association,
sailed on the steamship Canada for
Italy where she will speak on suf-
.frage at the quinquennial meeting Of
the international council of women,
which convenes in Rome May 4. ,- u
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-04-17
&C CusED BY GRAND JURY
Wanamakers Charged With Customs

Wanamakers Charged With Customs
! irregularities. i7: .s
Philadelphia, April Is The federal
grand jury Investigating alleged GUS
toms frauds here charged Wanamak-
ers with Irregularities in Importation
Of certain merchandise
The investigation covered period
Of thirteen years. The jury recon-
mended that the government proceed
to recover the duty losses. Wana.
makers recently paid the government
100000 in settlement of civil claim
for unpaid duties. Il
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-04-17

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