Camp McClellan Aids Mail Flow and Local Prosperity
In August 1917 Birmingham Age-Herald notes American air raids on Germans from France boost morale. Anniston welcomes troops at Camp McClellan while post office reinforcements will handle flood of mail. Alabama towns from Hunterville to Mobile share a tone of wartime prosperity driven by new industrial ventures and illiteracy reduction efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Gulf, Mobile and Northern Terminal
Mobile Register
Hunterville
Tennessee Valley
Gulf of Mexico
Anniston
Birmingham
R. B. Smyer
Birmingham Age-Herald
Annistonians
America
McClellan
Editorial on Matthews arrest sparks Atlantic City outrage
An Atlantic City Press editorial discusses the recent arrest in Atlantic City of Mr. and Mrs. James Fouche Matthews from this city, describing the case as an outrage that provoked strong reactions.
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Atlantic City Press
And
James Fouche Matthews
Indignation Over Jersey Jewelry Arrests Sparks Calls for Reform
The Anniston Star notes a wrongful arrest in Atlantic City accusing the Matthews of jewelry theft. It condemns New Jersey police procedures and urges reform, praising Judge Leyden and Judge Coleman for warrants backed by inquiry and accountability.
Anniston Welcomes Camp McClellan Volunteers With Hospitality
Anniston prepares for soldiers from Camp McClellan offering a warm welcome and ample housing guidance. The city highlights a superb climate, pure water, ideal camp sites, and government quarters under Major Dulin. The Chamber of Commerce information bureau in the Alabama Power Building coordinates lodging for soldiers and families. Notable birthdays and war updates follow the notice.
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America
Dulin
Unfortunate Arrest in Atlantic City Case
A Southern lawyer and his wife, visiting Atlantic City with their 18 month old baby, were arrested on suspicion of jewel theft. The Atlantic City police, led by Captain Masseed, faced criticism for issuing warrants via magistrates and for heavy handling of the couple. The piece argues against reliance on magistrates instead of solid evidence and questions the city’s detective bureau practices.
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Atlantic City Press
Alabama
Atlantic City
Masseed
Alabams
Detective Bureau
All Enlisted Men Win High Respect at Camp McClellan
The article lauds all American forces at Camp McClellan in Anniston for character and patriotism. It notes equal treatment of officers and private soldiers, strong esprit de corps, and warm reception for mobilized troops arriving in Anniston, praising the city as a model military center.
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National Army
Anniston
Camp McClellan
Notable dates in 18th to 20th century history
This date in history lists key figures and events: Francis Asbury born in England and later a Methodist bishop in America, Valentine Mott called the father of American surgery, 181% American privateer Decatur arriving in Charleston with British prizes, Madrid peace between France and Spain, 1841 Niger expedition beginning ascent of the Niger River, 1882 Suez Canal occupation by British naval brigade, 1897 Prince of Wales and Lérd. Roberts invested with the Order of St Patrick, 1902 US naval maneuvers off New England, and 1912 death of General Booth founder of the Salvation Army.
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Valentine Mott
Glen Cove
N. Y
New York City
Decatur Arived
Charleston
D. C
Madrid
France
Spain
Central Africa
Niger River
Prince of Wales
L.érd. Roberts
Order of St. Patrick
Dublin
United States
New England
General Booth
The
Salvation Army
Save Alabama's Corn Crop
Alabama Extension Service urges farmers to save the 1918 corn crop as yields may reach 80 million bushels. Estimated insect losses could total 7 million bushels worth about $10 million, with early harvest and trap plots reducing damage and preserving millions in value.
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Alabama
Middle West
Mortgage sale notice of Stinson property in Anniston
Mortgage sale under a 1913 deed by John and Cora Stinson to Anniston Banking & Loan Co. to settle a debt. Lot 7, Block 42, 60 feet on Brown Avenue, 140 feet deep, West Anniston, Calhoun County Alabama. sale at public outcry in front of the courthouse on August 1 1917 during legal sale hours.
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John Stinson
Cora Stinson
Anniston Banking & Loan Company
Anniston
Alabama
Brown Avenue
Ott
West Anniston Land and Improvement Company
Calhoun County
Anniston Banking & Loan Co
Poincare Celebrates Fifty Seventh Birthday
Paris August 20 President Wilson and allied rulers sent cordial greetings to President Raymond Poincare on his fifty seventh birthday anniversary. The popular French leader received widespread felicitations from military and civil citizens as he has steered France since 1913 and built a remarkable political career spanning finance and diplomacy.
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Copenhagen
Brussels
Hague
Christiania
Raymond Poincare
French Republic
Paris
Wilson
England
Italy
the Elysee
Poincare
France
M. Poincare
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Evening Star
Batachiehed
Consolidated Publishing Co. Publishers
Kiine Building
Corner Market and
Eleventh Streets
I M. Ayers
Edwards
Treas
Sass
Anniston Distriet
Televhones, Aeeiness Office City
Society Haditor
Jefferson County
Montgomery County
Montgomery
Matthews
Jerney Resort
Jersey
Anniston Star
New Jersey
Justices of the Peace
Law
Court of Common
Leyden
T. W. Coleman, Sr
Inno
Camp Mc
Clellan
Chamber of Commerce
Bereau
George Tom Molesworth Bridges
Sow
Mexico
Balfour Commission
Washington For the
Bridges
South Africa
Perial
Mand
Ed Infantry
Ter
Somaliland
Margaret Courtot
Morris McDonald
Maine Central Railroad
Henry T. Rainey
Ilinois
Henry F. Hollis
New Hampshire
Turkey
Salonica
Greece
Brit
Somme
Age-Herald
Francis Asbury
Virvinia
Suez Canal
Naval Brigade
Egypt
Ian War
W. E. Hinds
Extension Service
Auburn
Ala
Raymond Poincaire
Rah West AG PS
Anniston City Land
Polar Ice & Coal
J. W. Mallory
Anniston City National Bank
Anniston, Ala
Thos E. Kilby
Jas. Keith, Jr
Pres
Co. D
Woodruff, Cashier
Wm. H. McKleroy
R. F. Smith
S. L. Galbraith
United
Calhoun
First National Bank
W. H. Weatherly
W. W. Stringfellow
H. A .Young
J.T. Gardner, Jr
W. S. Coleman
Ass’t Cashier
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