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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14

has been auetioned, owing to alleged remarks and actions on the part of T few members of our race influenced by alleged spies or otherwise: and,
 Whereas, We know and deplore these and any remarks or expressions of our disloyalty to our flag and coun- try as being misleading, unfair and entirely contrary to our attitude in the present crisis as well as that which distinguished our race in every con- flict from Bunker Hill to Carrizal; and.
 "Whereas. We are and take pride in the fact that we are all American. 10) per cent pure, and know and love nc other country and flag except that of the United States of America, we, the Negro Business Mems league of Beg semer Ala. here assembled this 12th day of April, 1917, do hereby resolve that we for ourselves and our race in general in this district, with whom we are in intimate touch and rela- tion condemn and protest against with all earnestness any intimation or statement as to our being dsloyal to our government and flag, such being out of accord with our sentiments and tradition:
 Resolved That we will remain loyal to the Stars and Stripes and stand ready to perform any duty our coun- try may see fit to place upon us: and.
 Resolved further. That we present these resolutions for publication i1
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UNITED STATES NAMES DEFENSIVE
 SEA AREA ZONES
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(COntfnued from Page One) senior officer of the harbor entrance pa trol.
 "ihese regulations are subject to modl- fioation by the senior officer of the har- Dor entrance patrol, when the public in- terests may require;, and such notifica- ton as circumstances may permit will be issued regarding notifications thus made
 Any master of vessel or other per son within the vicinity of defensive sea area who shall violate these regulations or shall fail to obey order to stop or heave-to or shall perform any act threatening the efficiency of mine, or other defenses, or the safety of navga- ton, or shall take any action inimical to thei interests of the United States, in It's prosecution of war, may be detained therein by force of arms and renders himself liable to prosecution"
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SHIPS. ,.SHIPS AND
 MORE zSHIPS," TO
 BE U. $. SLOGAN
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treasury department to hasten repairs on the machinery of the two vessels least damaged by the crews and 1t is expected that within two or three weeks the ships will be loading Manila hemp to be rushed to the United States to prevent failure of the supply of binding twine for Ahe farmers for the crop of this season.
 While the exact sum to be requested for the uses of the shipping board in building up the American merchant ma rine has not been disclosed, it has been estimated that before the campaign of wooden ship building has been completed it will have cost approximately $225, GOO OOO
 After the cabinet meeting it was said that every possible means of putting ad- ditional vessels in the transatlantic trade to convey supplies to the entente allies and thus render the German submarine campaign ineffective would be sought out and utilized.
 If any vessels can be spared from the Pacific they will be brought through the Panama canal and set to work between eastern ports and Europe. Every ship yard in the United States not actively building war vessels will be given con- tracts for merchantmen and encourage nient will be given for the establishment of new yards and the enlargement of old ones
 Steps are already under way to ascer- tain the most pressing needs of Russia. France, England and the other entente allies and every possible effort will be made to fill them. While the allied and American fleets are seeking to actually destroy the German submarines, more ships will be supplied to take the places of those sunk
 Within few days definite word as to how many vessels now in coastwise and great lakes trade can be spared to be sent to Europe will be in the hands of the council of national defense.
 w. I. Connors of Buffalo, who controls 5 ships on the great lakes was here today to tell officials of vessels available there for ocean service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
Brief Summary of NeWs
 From AZ Fronts 0f Battle

French troops are hotly engaged with the Germans south of St. Quentin. be- tween the Somme river and the St. Quentin railway. The latest official statement from Paris says the battle con- tinued in front of the positions captured by the French. The Germans resisted desperately but the French carried sev- eraI lines Of trenches between the river and the railway Artillery actions are reported between the Somme and the Disc and in Champagne.
 German thrusts Berlin says. counter balanced British attacks on the Angre and Givenchy- En- -Gohelle and near the Scarpe British attacks are reported to have been repulsed with losses Berlin reports only minor engagements north Of St. Quentin and says that French at Jacks failed on both banks of the Somme' south of St Quentin.
 On the eastern front there has been some activity in Galicia near Sokal and near the BYstritZa river. On the AuUtro- Italian front and in Macedonia there nave been only artillery exchanges and minor raids
 Two British hospital ships. the salta and the Gloucester Castle. have been sunk The Salta struck mine with the loss of j2 lives and the Gloucester Castle was torpedoed without warning by sub marine All the wounded on the Glou- cester Castle were saved.
 A sensation has been created in Buenos Aires over the official announcement that that the Argentine sailing vessel Monte Protegido has been sunk in European waters by a German submarine. The ship was fired upon by the guns of the sub- ma rine and one member of the crew was wounded The Argentine government has ordered an inquiry into the sinking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
hands of women, unused to toll, must till the fields

hands of women, unused to toll, must till the fields.
 To a degree, that declaration was fig urative. There is no question, however, but that each will be called upon ito do his bit and that all. in some re- spects, must suffer. The boys must enter the trenches and die. The mothers must sacrifice those sons on the altar of their country. The rich muss part with their money and forego the excessive profits which have made their lives ones of comfort. Just what vengeance the war god will exercise on the pitiably poor, one does not know.
 These are not expressions of opinion. They are expressions of fact. They are expressions which in less direct man. ner, this government, sooner or later, will repeat to the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
THE ENGLISH WAY

Boston, April 13.-A sailor of the British navy maintained a part of the water front patrol here today, carry ing the rife of a national guardsman who had collapsed at his post. The sailor, a member of the gun crew of a steamship in port, found the guards man on the wharf, where he had Tainted. Taking him into a nearby shanty, the British sailor telephoned for doctor, then shouldered the guardsmans rifle and for nearly an hour kept his post in a drizzle of rain until corporal who encountered him arranged for relief.
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his tour of inspection next week tns violators will be arrested and fined in recorders court
 SOCIAL EVENTS
 A large crowd gathered at the pub lie library yesterday afternoon to at tend the book shower which was given for the benefit of the library by the Bessemer Culture club. The libra " was prettily decorated for the occa- sion in ferns, dogwood. apple blossoms and flags. The guests were received by Mrs. Nora Golson. Mrs. W. T. War lick. Mrs. l.. D. McCollum. Mrs. E. L. Huey. Mrs. w. E. Cunningham, Mrs. Henry Brown and Mrs, M. G. Cole The books were received by Mrs. Kate Jones' Miss May McCord. Miss Cor rinna Trotter and Miss Christilieb. The guests were then taken in charge by the entertainment committee, which was composed of Mrs. j. c. Curry and Miss Louise Dugger, while during the afternoon music was furnished by a victrola, Mrs. J. S. Winters and Mrs. Cora Handy presiding over same An ice course was served by Mrs. W. F. Benns Mrs. McAdory Mrs. John Mar tin, Mrs. Joe Wiles, Miss Minnie Jack son and Miss Kathryn Jones Fifty books and s15 in cash were received and the shower was considered a splendid success.
 w. E. Miller and Miss Ruth Wilker- son were married last night at ths Motion hotel by the Rev. Ira F. Haw- kins. pastor of the First Methodist church, in the presence of a few rela- tives and friends. Both of the young people are well known in Bessemer, the groom being connected with the Bessemer Ice and Coal company. Mir. and Mrs. Miller will be at home at the residence of Mrs. R. A. Mickle on Dart mouth avenue.
 Miss Lila Mae Moorer has gone to Selma, where she will spend the week end with relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
SHOW BUSINESS WILL NOT BE AFFECTED
 SAYS MARCUS LOEW
Theatrical Magnate Here to Attend Opening of New Bijou Theatre
 Gives View on War Situation

That the almost impossible has been accomplished in the transformation of the old Bijou into the present splendid playhouse was the statement of Marcus Loew of New York. the foremost the atrical magnate on this continent. and the guiding spirit of the Loew enterprises, including the southern circuit, who reached the city yesterday 10 be present at the opening of the new BiJou next Monday. Mir. Loew and associates own and successfully operate 15o theatres in the principal cities of the United States and Canada, the new Bijou being the latest venture.
 Mr. Loew stated that theatrical busl- ness throughout the country was very good al this time and that in his opinion it would not be affected by the war sit uation. He cited the situation in Canada as an example, ste ting that in spite of the beavy drain cf her citizenship busi- ness had been exceedingly gratifying. In reference to the new Bijou and it's chances for success MT. Loew said the policy would be the same as ill all of the theatres and that he was willing to risk the verdict of the theatregoers of the city as to the results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
PERSONAL

Monroe Myers. for number of years stage manager at the Jefferson theatre is critically ill at the Hillman hospital MT. Myers has been ill for several months and very little hope is held out for his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14

When the House adjourned tonight general debate had closed and the leaders had agreed to begin discussion of amendments under the five-minute
 rule at II o'clock tomorrow morning. The vote probably will be taken early in the afternoon.
 Amendments approved today by Secre- tary McAdoo to limit specifically distribu-
 ton of the proposed $3,000,O0,0oO foreign loan which the bill would authorize to countries actually at war with Germany and only during hostilities will be added to the measure. Representative Lenroot of Wisconsin and others insisted today that without these limitations the Secre- tary of the Treasury might make loans to European neutrals immediately or con- tinue loans to the countries after the close of the war. Framers of the bill insisted that such a course never would be con sidered, but they finally agreed to insert the specific prohibitions.
 NO PARTISAN SPIRIT Absence of partisan spirit marked the debate. Democratic Leader Kitchin and Representative Fordney of Michigan, who for years have battled from opposite sides of the House on financial questions, were the principal supporters of the measure. 1 Efforts to inject political discussions into the debate and swerve the leaders off on the tariff and other issues were unavail- ing.
 OVATION TO KITCHEN An ovation was accorded NIr. kitch:a when he opened debate in behalf of the bill. He explained that the measure carried a proposed bond issue of $5OO0 0Oe GOO out of the proceeds of which s 0GN,- 000,000 was to be loaned to the allies with their bonds as security, the remaining S2, GOO, 000,000 obtained from the sale of bonds to be added to the proceeds of proposed $2,00G, 0G0 certificates of r- debtedness issue and expended in the prosecution of the war by the Cnted States. All of the issue will carry s1a per cent interest.
 There were many interrogations as to what rate was to be allowed for the allies bonds, some of which are now sell ing below par; whether American brokers are to be permitted to reap enor- nous commissions for selling the bonds
 and what opportunity the small invest, r will have to buy bonds. MT. Kitchn re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14

sponded that details of the sales would be left with the President and the Secretary of the Treasury and he was certain that they would handle them wisely and ex- peditiously. This appeared to satisfy She practitioners.
 FORDNEY SPEAKS
 Besides urging immediate passage Of the measure, Representative Fordney gave some intimations about the taxes likely to be levied to help pay the war debt While nothing definite had been settled, he said, he favored lowering the income tax exemptions to $500 for single men and $2OOO for married men, taxing amusements, raising the first and second class postal service rates and increas ing the taxes on whisky and beer Representative Shirley of Kentucky dis cussed the probable cost of the war and declared that in reality it would be less of a tax burden than was the cost of the civil war.
 NO STRAIN This proposed authorization" he said, would increase the bonded indebtedness of the country to $S 445, ,O00,0OO. While that debt is far greater than that with which we came out of the civil war, the strain of discharging it will be less. At the end of the civil war we had total wealth of s20,00O 0oO, ,O0O, bonded debt of s2,3Sl, ,530o00 and another debt. on which there were no interest charges, of S416, 000, eco. The total wealth of this coun- try is estimated between $200, 600 000,O00 and S25o, 0G0, eco The interest on the $S,- 445, ,00g000 debt would be less than twice the interest charges we paid on the civil war debt.
 MUST BE ON GUARD
 Despite our great power to carry this proposed debt, however, We must guard against the fatal mistake of waiting too long before imposing direct taxes with which to pay off the principal as well as the interest. That was a mistake made in the civil war which we must not re- peat"
 Only one man, Representative Caraway of Arkansas, flatly opposed the bill. lie thrown upon the wealth of the country | immediately.
 War ought to pay it's way as it goes, 7 he declared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14

Washington April 13-Eght hours of debate the 900 bill the House today developed little opposition that passage of the tomorrow by almost unanimous became certainty Action in the Senate probably will follow early next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14

the various papers circulated in this district.
 THE BEssEMER NEGRO BUSINESS
 MEMS LEAGUE.
 "J. w. Lawlah, president; H. c. Par ker, secretary; R. A. Ward, T. W. Fish CT Dr. J. w. Aldridge and pr J. Frank Roberson. chairmen. committee
 GENERAL ITEMS
 Tom Mason. who is alleged to have cut and badly wounded Clarence Eur ton several weeks ago on Second ave nue' between Eighteenth and Nine teenth streets, was given prelim- mary hearing this afternoon in the in ferior court before Judge Sam Huey and was discharged.
 The work of paving Second alley from Twentieth to Twenty first stre e7 will begin in few days. the contract hving been awarded to the Long . Lewis Hardware company.
 The clean-up campaign, which was held in Bessemer last week, was a de cided success and the sanitary inspect or and city officials are very much gratified at the result. The trash wag- ons have completed the work of re- moving all trash and rubbish and an inspection of the premises of the resi- dents of this city is being made and in a number of places the residents have not complied with the sanitary laws. Inspector Shaw gave them until neXt week to install garbage cans with tops and if this is not done when he mak es
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
NEGROES PASS RESOLUTIONS

The following resolution has been passed by the Bessemer Negro Busi- hess Mems league:
 Whereas, Through the wisdom of our President and government off cials. it has been found necessary tc declare that a state of war exists be- tween the United States and the gov ernment of Germany, which formally greatest crises in it's history; and,
 Whereas. The loyalty of the negro
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
MRS. |. H. MATHIS
 INVITED ID SPEAK Bessemer Board of Trade to Encourage Filling of Uncultivated Lands NEGRO RESOLUTIONS Exodus of Negroes Continues and the Situation Is SeriOus-Book
 Shower for Library
 Success
NEGRO RESOLUTIONS

Bessemer, April 13.-(Special.)-Th Bessemer Board of Trade held meet ing this afternoon at the Board Of Trade rooms with President J. C. Curry in the chair. The matter Of conferring with the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company in regard to letting some of their uncultivated land out to prospective farmers and after lengthy discussion the secre- tary was instructed to take up the matter with the company and see what they will do about same. A motion was made and passed that Mrs. Mathis be invited to come to Bessemer and make an address to the people of this district on farming and Secretary Stevenson was instructed to write and invite Mrs Mathis to come to Bes- semer. A motion was passed that the secretary prepare resolutions ndors- ing the Presidents action in the pres ent war situation. The matter of pax ing Nineteenth street between Fifth and Tenth avenues was discussed and it was stated that the majority of property owners between Fifth and Sixth avenues had been seen and wished that block to be paved The department of the members of Com pany l.. Second regiment was favor ably commented on and the board ex- tended hearty welcome to the boys
 Five carloads of negroes left Bes- semer yesterday afternoon on ti2e Alabama Great Southern railroad for the Virginia coal mines. The exodus of negroes from this district continues and the servant problem is becoming quite serious. There is not a day no hIIt at aSt t1uo pnt leave Bessemer for the mining district of mi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14
WAR REVENUE IS DEBA TED NHOUSE
 FOR SEVEN HOURS

Majority Leader Brings Forward Administration War Plans and Urges Its Passage -Fordney Well-Known Republican of Michigan, Supports Measures, But Issues Warn
 ing to People of Great Debt
 Filing Up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14

Northwest of St. Quentin the British advanced on a line between Hargicourt and Metz En- Couture, capturing two woods the Sart farm and the village of Gouzeaucourt. This advance enlarged the salient of the German lines between St. Quentin and Cambrai and outfianked the Havrincourt wood on the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14

Prisoners taken since the beginning of the battle of Arras last Monday morning now total more than 1900, says London. Field Marshal Haig also has captured 165 guns and other war material.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14

South or the Arras-C -Cambrai road it is announced that the British forces have gained ground east of Waucourt and are astride the Hndenburg line as far as 2 point seven miles southeast of Arras
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14

On a Emile front northeast of Arras end on a nine-mile front northwest of St Quentin the forces of Field Marshal Halg have shattered the German defenses and forced the Germans to retire.
 North and east of the Vimy ridge in the Arras region the British seized six villages from the Germans during A sue cessful move forward from the Scarpe northward to near Loos. London says a footing also has been gained in the Ger man trenches northeast of Lens. min ing and railroad center
 Vimy, Petit-Vimy, Givenchy, En Co., helle and Agres. all north of the Vimy ridge, and the villages of Willeval and Bailleuel, east Of the ridge, were taken In the advance. All these villages are on the slopes of the ridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-14

sponded that details of the sales would be left with the President and the Secretary of the Treasury and he was certain that they would handle them wisely and ex- peditiously. This appeared to satisfy the ouestitoners
Washington Journal., 1917-11-16

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polen binter bieien ni6t geraoe reid
Washington Journal., 1917-11-16

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Washington Journal., 1917-11-16
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