28 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1914
Page
1
United States adopts strict actions against Filipino insurrectos as Manila reports arrests and uprisings. Governor Harrison returns from Borneo. authorities say disturbances were small, leaders sought, and order is restored amid a planned crackdown.
The Board of Education secures the services of the city physician to act as medical inspector for public schools. The move aims to oversee student health programs, facility hygiene, and vaccination compliance.
British aviators strike Cuxhaven and Langene, damaging coast defenses as Germany reels. French bomb volleys target Metz forts Kron Prinz Graf Huuse ler and St Blaise to sever lines. United States Navy rescues refugees from Jaffa to Alexandria aboard the Tennessee amid a tense crisis.
Knoxville Miss. Dec 28 Joe Hedden was shot and killed at Buck town last night by Deputy Sheriff Williams during attempted arrest. Hedden had threatened the officer and long standing bad blood existed between them. Hedden was brother to Garrett Hedden a noted moonshiner killed seven years ago at Reliance. Deputy Williams belonged to the posse that killed Garrett Hedden. The feud threatens further violence.
The city board of education plans bi monthly medical inspections of all pupils starting in January. Dr Taw Dantiam, city physician, will lead the program to detect infectious diseases and prevent loss of school time, with parental rights intact and schools teaching hygiene per state law. Dr J C Moore notes the plan follows observations in other cities and aims to curb disease spread and reduce anxiety over illness in schools.
Washington reports Provisional President Gutierrez has quit his office in favor of General Carranza. The move shifts leadership amid evolving political factions and calls for stability in the region.
President Wilson was fifty-eight years old today and received congratulatory messages from around the world. He spent the morning at his desk and the afternoon with his family.
A gun battle erupted in West Anniston last night between two robbers and officers Bil Prwett and Lee Burst. One robber was wounded as the pair fled. an officer was lightly shot in the overcoat. Knights of Pythias lodges reported break-ins with cupboards and strong boxes damaged. secrets may have been taken. Tax data show state and county shares from various taxes, with totals and undervaluations noted.
Dr. Eri D. McDougall, president, says the college is debt free and thriving. A commercial course has been added to broaden appeal while many students return after economic downturn. געזאגט
Col Arthur McArthur grand master of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar died suddenly of apoplexy at his Troy home. He was editor and proprietor of the Troy Northern Budget and a prominent Republican. Governor Morton appointed him to his military staff and he remained in that role under Governor Black. He had long been active in Masonry, elected grand master in 1913.
In a Chicago interview Secretary McAdoo stated that U business is improving nationwide and that nineteen fifteen will be a tremendously prosperous year, according to department agents.
Berlin reports the latest Allied assaults on Nieuport were repulsed. The announcement frames the actions as halted offensive efforts and asserts German defense held the line.
An official report from Constantinople states that the Turkish fleet has invaded, with details continued on the next page. The report notes naval activity and potential strategic implications for the regional balance of power.
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