Montgomery Pastor Seeks Aviation Camp Site in Nashville
Montgomery officials discuss securing an aviation training camp near the city by inviting the government to select a site. A Montgomery Chamber delegation met Governor Henderson and contacted the War Department. The piece notes Montgomery’s early Wright Brothers training connections and possible land leasing for the camp. In a separate item, Joey Miles of Pike County, previously convicted of manslaughter, was granted parole by Governor Henderson after a clean prison record review.
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Montgomery
Henderson
Montgomery Chamber of Commerce
War Department
Wright Brothers
Aviation Corps
Joey Miles
Pike County
Miles
Government moves cattle to the South to save beef industry
The United States Government assigns C. J. Goodell to the Southeast to relocate West cattle to the South’s semi range. Western ranchers fear for beef supply as thousands seek pasture in the pine lands and velvet beans. Gulf and South Atlantic farmers show mixed cooperation while buyers prepare to bid by mail on graded stock. A Georgia farmer offers to care for 25,000 cattle.
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United States
Grains and Seeds
C. J. Goodell
Bureau
Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Mr. Goodell
South
Gootell
Gulf
South Atlantic
Aenele
South Georgia
Road Work Set to Start in Bullock County
Montgomery August 24 Special Actual work on the system of public roads provided for by federal appropriation will begin within two weeks in Bullock county. W 5 Keller state highway engineer has announced that the first project will be nine miles of roadway extending westward from Union Springs toward Montgomery. Twenty two thousand dollars will be spent, one half being given by Bullock county. Other projects now are under consideration.
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Montgomery
Bullock County
Keller
Union Springs
Swiss minister Hans Sulzer arrives in U S to begin duties
Dr Hans Sulzer and his family have arrived in the United States to assume duties as Swiss minister to the United States. He bears a resemblance to the late New York governor Bill Sulzer but makes a different impression.
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Hans Sulzer
United States
Bill Sulzer
New York State
Southern declares embargo on freight to east and north
Knotville Tenn Aug 25 The Southern Railway has declared a freight embargo on all freight to eastern points and all points north of Cincinnati due to car shortage from heavy traffic to army cantonments.
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Knotville
Tenn
Southern Railway
Cincinnati
Los Angeles Set to Dedicate Sunday Tabernacle
Arrangements for the dedication of Rev. William A Sunday tabernacle in Los Angeles are complete. A 5000 voice combined chorus will perform at the ceremonies. An army of 1000 personal workers is being trained for Sundays evangelistic campaign opening the 1917 1918 season.
Atlantic City Arrestees and Local Support Mentioned
A letter to the Star recounts the arrest of Mr. and Mrs. Matthews in Atlantic City for alleged diamond theft. The writer, mayor of Atlantic City, describes posting bail for the wife and husband and urges fair treatment to avoid stigma, noting strong local goodwill and public sympathy.
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Atlantic City
the Star
Matthews
Anniston
One-Legged Candidates Vie For Dennison Mayor Seat
Dennison Ohio residents will vote this fall between Karl Tutford the Democratic incumbent and Lester Leighninger the Republican nominee both one legged. Tutford is renominated by the Democrats and Leighninger by the Republicans.
Metropolitan Championships at Celtic Park star athletes compete
In New York at Celtic Park the Metropolitan A U outdoor championships attract a strong field of athletes. Winners receive medals and transport to St Louis to represent the East at the national championships later this month.
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New York
Celtic Park
Metropolitan. A. U
St. Louis
Wagner Day Draws Paterson Crowd In Exhibition
Fans gathered at Doherty Oval Clifton to celebrate Wagner Day honoring Honus Gagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The exhibition game featured the Pirates against the Doherty Silk Sox, and the event recalls Wagner’s beginnings in Paterson at the Passaic County league led two decades ago by Ed Barrow, now International League president.
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Paterson
N. J
Doherty Oval
Clifton
Wagner
Honus Gagner
Pittsburg Pirates
Doherty Silk Sox
Ed Barrow
International League
Notice to Creditors in the John M. Stewart Estate
Letters of administration on the estate of John M. Stewart deceased were granted by Judge Thomas W. Coleman Jr. of the Probate Court of Calhoun County Alabama on August 17 1917. All persons with claims must present them within the legally prescribed time or be barred. J F Stewart Administrator. 1926 September 2.
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John M. Stewart
Thos. W. Coleman, Jr
Calhoun County
Alabama
J. F. Stewart
Stockholders Meeting Called for Farmers' Union Warehouse Co
Annual meeting of the Farmers Union Warehouse Company of Calhoun County Alabama set for September 4 1917 at 4 30 p m in the Anniston courthouse. All stockholders urged to attend in person or by proxy. Secretary W T Dodd notes notice.
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Farmers’ Union Warehouse Company
Calhoun County
Alabama
Court House
Anniston
W. T. Dodd
Seecy
Notice for Public Sale of Timber and Land in Alabama
Department of the Interior notice from the U S Land Office Montgomery Alabama dated July 17 1917 states Jones M Brown of Jacksonville Alabama filed January 17 1917 to purchase the Nwij of the Nw Section 4 Township 14 South Range 9 East Huntsville Meridian under the Timber and Stone Law. Appraised value 120.63 dollars with timber 40210.00 board feet at 2.00 per M and land 40.21. Final proof set for October 19 1917 before L B Liles in Anniston Alabama. Protest or contest allowed by filing affidavit with corroborating facts. Cato D Grover Register.
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Jones M. Brown
Jacksonville
Ala
Nwij
Township 14
Rarge
Huntsville Meridian
L. B. Liles
U. S Com
Anniston
Cato D. Grover
Register
Notice of intention to file final proof on land claim
Marion W. Bennett of Wellington Alabama has filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish a claim to the NE NW section 26 township 13 range east Huntsville meridian. Before L B Liles US Commissioner Anniston Alabama on September 24 1917 witnesses: T J Rich C Raymond Thomas Charles Heathcock Dave Ponder all of Wellington Alabama Cato D Glover Register
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U. & Land Office
Montgomery
Ala
Marion W. Bennett
Wellington
Huntsville Meridian
L. B. Liles
U. S
Northern District of
Alabama
Anniston
T. J. Rich
C. Raymond Thomas
Charles Heathcock
Dave Ponder
Cato D. Glover
Sporting Notes on Baseball Pennant Race and Notable Moments
The column reflects on Phillies and Pirates games as enjoyable from a Philadelphia view. It notes the Yankees unlikely to chase pennants, and muses that the St Louis Browns could surprise AL contenders. It mentions Cubs star Fred Merkle nicknamed Muscle and questions Pirates’ chances as they struggle to climb the standings.
Cubs Manager Wears Gifted Wrist Watch From Toronto Fans
Mitchell of the Cubs wears a wrist watch given by Toronto fans, guiding Fred’s timing to chase a pitcher or adjust the lineup. Brooklyn’s near-champs claim by proximity is noted, despite not landing the big deals this season, just across the East River.
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Cubs
Fred Merkle
Mitchell
Toronto
Fred
Brooklyn
Champs
East River
Cobb Dominates Batting Leaders Amid Sturdy Team Play
The era's top hitters contest second place in batting base stealing and run production with Ty Cobb standing apart as the notable exception. The group of seasoned players push for rankings while defending titles and adjusting strategies across the league.
Benny Kauff Aims for NL Batting Honor After Key Wins
After several attempts Benny Kauff finally finds form as he drives toward the National League batting title. Cleveland needs one more win to boost its record against Red Sox pitcher Carl Mays, with the Indians already holding one victory.
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Benny Kauff
Cleveland
Carl Mays
Red Sox
Indians
Reds Pitcher Toney Nets 1000 Bonus for 20 Wins
Pitcher Toney earned a thousand dollar bonus for achieving 20 victories for the Cincinnati Reds. The note hints at shifting conditions in baseball and references previous difficulty in attaining 20 wins for Reds. The piece also mentions a Braves bargain sale and a 60 cent baseball seat at the wigwam.
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Toney
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Boston Braves
Athletics Sting White Sox In Strong AL Race Push
If the Athletics could sting the balance of the American league circuit the way they do the White Sox the Mackmen would be up there fighting for a cult in the big series money.
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Athletics
White Sox
Mackmen
Baseball Forecasts For 1918 Pennant Hopefuls
Managers insist the exploded teams will rebound in 1918 as the pennant race looms. Sherwood Magee faced critics after leaving Philadelphia for Boston and later Atlanta, yet his career continued strong. Grover Alexander and the Phillies receive fan mail, while a Reds veteran gardener keeps hitting near the million mark.
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Sherwood Magee
Phillies
Boston
Braves
Cincinnati Reds
Whiteside and Rhodes Qualify For County Tax Posts
C. W. Whiteside tax collector elect of Calhoun county and W. R. Rhodes tax assessor elect have qualified for the term starting October 1 by filing duplicate bonds with the state auditor. Their commissions were recorded by the secretary of state Friday.
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Montgomery
Aur
C. W. Whiteside
Calhoun County
W. R. Rhodes
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NPW
West 15Th Street
Auto Service
Hale Buggy Manufacturing Company
Oakland
Sensible
Chalmers
Maxwell
Maxwell Cars
Maxwell Trucks
Camp McClellan
Hale Buggy Manufacturing Co
Usedfords Anniston,ila
Hans
Bill, Sulzer
Southern
Los Angeles
Billy
Cal
America
Ourtress
Honus
Stockholders Meeting
U. Land Office
Department OF the Interior
Sporting Notes
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Yankees
St. Louis Browns
Ty Cobb
Mays
Red Se
Cannes
Grover Alexander Postecards
Phils
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Buffalo
Washington
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Stanley
Noble Street
Birmingham
Ridgely
Jemison
Real Estate and Insurance Company
Birmingham, Ala
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