Birmingham Seen as Permanent Farm Union Meeting City
M J Haymes of Meade reports the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union closed its ninth annual Alabama convention in Birmingham with Oliver Ford unanimously reelected president. Mrs Owen Montgomery, wife of the state librarian, named to the executive committee, marking a milestone for women in the group. Delegates praised Birmingham's hospitality and urged making the city a permanent meeting place as the federation grows toward 1000 delegates yearly.
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M. J. Haymes
Meade
Birmingham
Farmmer’s Educational and Co-Operative Union
Oliver F. Ford
Ford
Mar. Haynes
Mrr. Haynes
Calhoun
Haynes
Debfiles
Europe
United States
P Ford
T. J. Kennedy
Hirmingham
Eec
Thomas Mr. Owen
Ontgommery
Libraran
Lotkhe
Owen
Farmers’ Union
C. Barrett
Onvention
J. N. Wyatt
Silurla
E. W. Winslett
Dendeville
J. M. Duncan
Au‘urn
R.C. Hicks
Bibb County
St Michael’s Parish to Open Girls School on September 22
Preparations underway for St Michael’s School for Girls and the regular parish school. Rev Charles Weller notes increased prospects as enrollment rose from 54 last year to over 100. scholarships created for needy children. free admission to the parish school for those unable to pay tuition. He emphasizes moral and mental training and cites city education statistics to justify expanded access.
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Parie
Weller
Gepublic
St. Michael's
St. Micchaels
Groot
Somme
Officials report German demands loom over Japan relations
News says the Japanese embassy has not received Germany’s reply to Tokyo’s ultimatum. Japanese attaches have been ordered to leave the Berlin embassy as tensions rise. An official dismissed US plans to hold the German leased territory in trust for China, warning that further developments will bring more gunfire.
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Exchearage Telegraph Company
Germany
Japan
Berlaze
United States
Kimo Chau
China
Japanese Troops to Land at Kiao Chau Seaport
A Chinese and Japanese traffic report from Shanghai notes that 16 000 troops of the Japanese tenth division will make the first landing at Kiao Chau the Chinese seaport. They sail from Kok wra London on August 22 49. Germany rejects a Japanese ultimatum demanding withdrawal of German ships and evacuation of Kiao Chau. The Tokyo dispatch says Japanese fleet will bombard Kiao Chau on Sunday. The German ambassador will sail for America on August 26.
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Teimge Tao
Kiao Chau
Sharahai
Kok Wra
London
Emmany
Far East
Tokio
Kime Chau
HoeBi
Anmperica
Gerrrstein
France
Sanxabre
Monsane
Charleroi
Lille
Paris
Ambassador Chinda Seeks German Interests if War Opens
Washington reports Ambassador Chinda has urged Secretary Bryan to handle Japanese interests in Germany in case of war. No date follows, but action centers on protecting Japan’s position amid looming conflict.
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Washington
Chinda
Merced
Bryan
Germany
Japanese reply awaited as embargo expires tomorrow
Evandon reports the Japanese embassy announced that no reply had been received from Germany to the ultimatum that expires tomorrow. The situation remains unresolved as the deadline approaches.
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Evandon
Germerry
Germany rejects Japan ultimatum says Tokyo dispatch
Government press bureau reports confirmation from Tokyo that Germany has rejected Japan's ultimatum, according to a dispatch dated August in London.
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London
Tokio
Germany
Japanese Moving Forces Head Toward Tsingtao
News from Shanghai reports the Japanese army Tenth division of 16 000 men boarding transports at Wooxbura last Friday while a battleship fleet including the Kongo proceeds to bombard Teing-Tawa the port of Kiao-Chau to cover a landing. The second cruiser squadron from Fort Arthur sails toward Formosa as a British cruiser from Hong Kong passes north.
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Shanghai
Wooxbura
Teing-Tawa
Kiao-Chau
Fort Arthur
Area
Formosa
Hong Kong
Ing North
Germany to decide war or peace with Japan by 10 o clock
Washington reports that Germany must decide the issue of war or peace with Japan by 10 o clock tonight. The decision will influence ongoing Allied discussions and potential shifts in strategic posture.
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Washington
Germany
Bavarian Troops to Belgium Spark Wide Reaction
Aug 2 Brussels reports state German forces plan to send Bavarian troops to invade Belgium. The Belgians and Dutchess Elizabeth of Bavaria, wife of a Bavarian duke, are referenced, and many Bavarians allegedly refuse to fight the Kaiser’s army. Tears are noted as the queen learns of Bavarian troops harming her people.
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Brussels
British Army Raid on Washington One Hundred Years Ago
On August 22 1844 reports arrived that the British expedition led by General Ross and Admiral Cockburn had landed near Maryland and prepared to march on Washington Two days later they entered Washington causing alarm and damage amid planning to attack Baltimore Sidelined by a hurried retreat the British actions influenced the era with Francis Scott Key later inspired to write what became the national anthem The article notes the era fostered reconstruction efforts following the bombardment and sack of Washington and Baltimore through subsequent years
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Washington, D. Cu
Europe
United States
Washington
Ross
AdGauphal Cockburn
Maryland
Diadexses Bourg
N. Ross
Bladensburg
Baltimore
Francis Scott Key
Japanese charge d affaires seeks passports if Germany does not answer
The Japanese charge d affaires in Berlin was told today that if Germany fails to give a favorable reply by Sunday noon Tokyo time the envoy will demand passports and seek to save Germany. He will telegraph his government and likely repeat the message to the Japanese embassy in Tokyo.
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Washington
Berlin
Gemany
Japan
Foreign Office
Takk To
Japanese Government Orders Envoys to Leave Berlin
The Japanese government today ordered Charge d’Affaires in Berlin to depart at 4 tomorrow afternoon if the German response to the Japanese ultimatum is not received.
Mayor Abbe Shot in German Action Near Muellhausename
Paris reports from Le Temps that Abbe Brun, mayor of Muellhausename, was shot by German forces. The incident follows wartime clashes in the occupied region, with authorities confirming the attack and noting ongoing military operations.
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Paris
Moonshine Still Captured After Mountain Drop
Sheriff deputies aided by local officers captured a moonshine still hidden near Hesse Mountain along Rocky Hollow Road. About 9 gallons of mash and a still were moved to town after officers arrived and the moonshiner presumably escaped.
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T. Brooks
A. HM. Borders
J. Y.harmon
Hesse Mountain
Rocky Hollow Road
On to Paris in Allied Push Across Front
Dispatches describe German troops massing toward the west while Allied forces maneuver to trap the enemy. Foretold heavy fighting could unfold over several days with rumors of a major engagement shaping the war’s near future.
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Dribe Isles
Arta Blbery
Namur Feewrts
Mrsa
Belgium
Charleroi
Germans occupy Belgian ports as war advances toward Dover
Dispatch from Folksstone reports passengers arriving from Ostend say German troops are in Ostend last Friday and occupy positions on the Belgian coast. The German advance sweeps through Belgium toward Brussels and Namur as forces push north and west toward the French frontier.
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Ostend
Broearges
Chronicle
Ostened
Belgiar
Chitiele
Straits of Dover
Eganglish
Orstend
England
Belgium
Brussels
Whltam
Thern
Westerm
Namur
Ferocious battle reported near Charleroi and Ghent
The report notes a large German force advancing in the Vicarsary of Charleroi with fighting described as ferocious. Indications suggest German troops penetrated past the Dender River east of Ghent and Bruges as part of ongoing operations.
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London
Italy Eyes General Mobilization Amid War News
A Rome report says Italy may proclaim general mobilization within four days. King Victor Emmanuel reportedly faced pressure to renounce intervention, while ministers split. Austrian losses reach 16,000 in three years near the Drina. Belgian general officers at Liege are prisoners.
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Paris
Italy
Rome
Eclair
Vieteo
Emmanuel Eeetal
Baat
Drina
Emeran
Liege
Cologne
Sea Girt Rifle Championship Opens August 24
Sea Girt New Jersey hosts the twenty fourth annual Sea Girt battle for marksmanship. The event draws entries from the United States army navy and marine corps as well as the District of Columbia and Atlantic coast states. A program of fifty seven matches runs under the auspices of Bruizationm and is billed as the nation’s largest rifle meet.
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BE. J. Ang
Teee 2 Cs to Camp Perry Oates Seven Yours Augers
Fragmentary note records movement of items labeled Cs and augers. Mentions Camp Perry and Oates with unclear timing and quantity.
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Camp Perry
Oates
Funeral for Confederate veteran Brad J W Te ws noted
Brad J W Tews a Confederate veteran died at his home aged about 90. The funeral was set for Cold Water Rag et Church with Rev Ba A Nall performing the service. Survived by wife daughter Maude Watkins and a grandchild. Bearers listed include Bee Hardy Cockrell Newt Turner Lameste Robinnet Hawes Reynolds Mr McFarland and IMEr Huckabee.
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J. W. Tews
Confeders
TS Poersers
Ixfe
Maude Watkins
Constantine Mvenue
Mterning
T.gq
Clork
Coldwater Raget
Neocot
Ba. A. Nall
Mr. Towns Lee
Mavweche Watkins
W. C. Austim
Horace Carte
Texas
Geneti
Bee Hardy Cockrell
Newt Turner
Lamsete Robinett
Hawes Reynolds
Mr. McFarland
Imer
Huckabee
Last on Bon Servic Parker Senior Church series
The Parker Senior Church concludes a series of services with Dr W Yarbrough, the chief pastor, delivering morning sermon at 11 o clock. The final service will be held this evening at 8 o clock with Rev F W Brandom of the First Baptist Church delivering the sermon.
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W. &. Yarbrough
Wil
Parker 2Fenior
F. W. Brandom
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