Governor Cox Visits Ohio Front During Christmas Leave
Governor James M. Cox toured the Ohio camp at Sheridan praising universal military service. He spoke with about 300 soldiers at the base hospital and praised their condition and meals. Cox noted Montgomery residents opened their homes to visitors as Christmas celebrations ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Des .J
James Cak
Ohio
Cap
Goveryoor Cox
Deremodr Cox
Sheridan
Cox
Officers Reassigned Between Units Amid Washington Orders
The following officers are transferred from duty with the Shue ord Gray division to the 416th regiment of engineers in Vancouver Washington for new assignments. Capt. John G Henrie Cap R H Oater First Lieut John J Carfield First Lieut Norman T Andetey Second Lieut Are ald Lern Second Lieut Thomas A Ward Second Lieut Cart HMart eten Second Lieut Als ander Ro Randal Second Lieut Ralph Godtey also relieved from the motor supply train to the 4th infantry brigade for duty Major A Graff First Lieut C Yard Second Lieut R We Hart, to the National Guard. The officers are reassigned to the 104th motor grapplr train and will report to the commanding officer thereof. Lieutenant John Kerrick and Lieutenant George P Hoffman are transferred to other assignments with the National Guard and 416 infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iers
Shue Ord Gray
Lo4th Regiment of Engineers
Het Command
Anf
416
Aginebr
Vancouve Karrecka
Washington
John G. T Henrie
Gro R H. Oater
Liutenant Joo J Carfield
Norman T T Andetey
Lern
Thomas A. Ward
Alsander Ro Randal
Ralph Godtey
104Th
Cenera’ Sth
National Guard
R. We Hart
National Army
Hi Tam R. Baldwin
Try
A. Porter
111Th Field Artillery
John RR. Kerrick
Litat
George P. Hoffman
Tional Guard
Prisoner Arrest Report From Camp Sheridan
Montgomery Dec 31 Officers of the Obie division declined to discuss the arrest of Gustav Deppe a German reservist held in custody at Camp Sheridan. Federal authorities say Deppe was turned over for further questioning as part of a government inquiry. Also mentioned were Gustav Lausberg and Hans Lanshory held on other charges with unclear details due to the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Obie Division
Dts
Guetave
Deppe
Cam Nity
Phil
Deppes
Che Mourstme
Deppe Cork
Herwaey “Lanshory
Lausberg
Weather Forecast for Anniston and Vicinity
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Anniston Alabama reports freezing temperatures tonight with instructions to turn off water. The data show yesterday high 31 degrees, low 23 degrees, mean 26 for 24 hours. Precipitation 0.02 inches in 24 hours and 0.64 inches since January 1. Barometer 30.35 inches. Sunrise 6 49 am sunset 4 44 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture— Weather Bureau
Anniston
Ala
Artillery Officers Leave Camp For Fort Sill Training
Commanding officers of the thrash artillery regiments of the Ohio division depart Camp Sheridan Montgomery to attend the government school of fire at Fort Sill Oklahoma. Colonel D J Hard of the 135th field artillery is to command temporarily by Captain R A Beard while Colonel Paul L Mitchell of the 166th is to be replaced by Major J F Devereaux. Major B C Lame will lead the 134th until Colonel Albrecht returns early January.
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Sheridan
Montgomery
Obie
D. J Hard
Y 135Th Field Artilery
Capain R. A. Beard
Toledo
Paul L. Mitchell
Chaplain Handley Given Leave for Salem Visit
Captain John M. Handley chaplain of the 112th heavy artillery regiment has been granted a leave of absence and will travel to Salem New Jersey to visit his wife and son. He recently conducted services at the post exchange and attended more soldiers. Handley suffered a sprained ankle from an accident at the camp, an injury not serious but painful enough to hinder walking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Handley
112Th Heavy Field Artillery
Salem
N. J
Handley
112Th
Bowie to Speak at Camp for Blue and Grey Division
Secretary Graham of the Army Y.M.C.A. reports Ridney J. Bowie of Birmingham will deliver a series of talks to the men of the Blue and Gray division. The appearance in Anniston is expected to stir local interest. Bowles, a former congressman from the district, will speak in Birmingham before joining the tour.
Prominent Bank Presidents to Lecture on Thrift at Camp McClellan
Oscar Wells president of First National Bank Birmingham and Johan H Frye president of Traders National Bank Birmingham will visit Camp McClellan soon to give thrift lectures to the Blue and Gray division. Their talks are arranged through W S Graham secretary of the M A L work at the cantonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Wells
First National Bank
Birmingham
Johan H. Frye
Traders National Bank
Wit
Camp McClellan
Blue and Cray
Graham
Court Martial Rule Expands Review After Houston Case
Washington War Department orders reviews of capital cases in expeditionary forces to avoid executions without Washington scrutiny. Critics cited the Houston rioters case and a New Jersey death sentence as prompting the change. The rule aims to restore oversight on capital sentences under war rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Houston
New Jersey
National Guard Needs Many More Men
Montgomery dispatch reports that men aged 31 to 40 are eligible for United States guards and national army service to guard military property. Recruitment offices will accept applications, with pay and allowances matching infantry. Major G J Hu leads recruitment amid uncertain training plans and deployment near fortifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
United
Hell
Europe
United States
G. J. Hu
Ats
Alese
Jitney Buses Adopt Rules For Camp Gordon Transport
Atlanta December 31 Jitney buses carrying soldiers to Camp Gordon will not charge excessive fares or force soldiers to ride on running boards. General William Burnham issued rules requiring licensing by military police and compliance under penalty of license loss. Outside cantonment they gain new regulatory authority, inside they must operate through two entry roads with numbered licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Camp Gordon
Umamp Gordon
William
Burnaham
General Burnham
Birmingham Civic Association Offers Rooms Free to Uniformed Men
The Birmingham civic association offers its rooms free of charge to all men in uniform. Weekly visits by Camp McClellan personnel bring favorable comment as the rooms, previously used by the Birmingham Newspaper Club, are opened for their use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Birmingham Civic Association
Camp McClellan
Magic City
Kale Accepts Role in Brest Litovsk Peace Conference Pick
Washington reports say Chancellor Hartling may help choose reps for a Brest Litovsk peace conference. Officials note German influence and Allied caution as London dispatches hint at serious but not guaranteed acceptance of peace terms. UK US and French officials stress no assured victory for Germany.
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Washington
Kale
Hartling Anould
Brest Litovsk
Han Gabe
Codenthigen
Pamalser
London United
Iblé
Germany
England
France
United States
Jan
Wikeoe
Regimental Adjutant Leads 112th Field Artillery
Captain Robert Al Simmons acts as regimental adjutant of the 112th field artillery during Captain Cookson’s seven day leave. Simmons also serves as adjutant of the second battalion while Cookson is away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert AL. Simmons
112Th Field Artillery
P. 3. Cookson
Simmonds
Special Service Tonight by Chaplain Gultek at 212th building
Chaplain Gultek of the 114th Infantry will lead a special service tonight at the 212th "YY" building. The evening’s variety program will reflect the holiday spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gultek
114Th Infantry Régiment
Edmonds to Lecture on Men of the Blue and Uray Division
Dr. H. M. Edmonds of the Independent Presbyterian Church in Hirmaigham will deliver five Thursday lectures on the men of the Blue and Uray division. The feature will include the appearance of Owen Gilespie, noted bn.
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Edmonds
H. M. Edmonds
Independent Presbyterian Church
Hirmaigham
Owen Gilespie
Mrs Cadmus Arrives to Visit Jersey Soldiers in Anniston
Mrs. William A. Cadmus wife of Major Cadmus of the 114th Infantry arrived in Anniston yesterday for a visit to her husband. She comes from Paterson New Jersey and will join the colony of Jerseyites already in town to be near their soldier relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadmus
Wiliam A. Cadmus
Major Cadmus
114Th Infantry
Anniston
Army Officers Attached to Regiments at Camp McClellan
Adjutant General orders attached National Army officers to Twenty-ninth Division units at Camp McClellan. Col John F B Woodward to 219th Infantry. Col Hansford L Threlkeld to 116th Infantry. Col John S Frazier relieved at 113th Infantry. Col Woodward designated to command 113th Infantry. Col Robert P F Leedy to 116th Infantry. Col Threlkeld to command the Fifth Infantry. Lieut Col W S Wood to 122nd Field Artillery. Col Thomas Cannell to 114th Infantry relieved. Col Frederick G Strusinger designated to command 114th Infantry. Col C A Little relieved and attached without command. Col F B Watson designated to command 115th Infantry. Lieut Col N B Rehkopf attached to 110th Artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant General of the Army
Twenty-ninth
Camp McClellan
John FB. Woodward
Ma Gonal Ary
219Th Infantry
Hansford Tl. Threlkeld
Natronal Army
116Th Infantry
John 8. Frazier
113Th Infantry
John E. Woodward
Practer
Robert PF. Leedy
Hankford L. Threlkeld
Fifth Infantry
Leedy
W. 8. Wood
National Army
122Th Field Artilery
CC. C. Vaughn
Jegsarmy
Fiftyoats
Thomas R Cannei
114Th Infantry
Frederick G. Strusinger
National Arty
Same
Landon
C. A. Little
F. B. Watson
115Th Infantry
Little
N. B. Rehkopf
110Th— Artillery
War Department Orers
Thousands Dead In Guatemala City Earthquake Disaster
The capital Guatemala City suffered extensive collapse from a string of shocks since Christmas. Up to 125000 homes were destroyed or damaged, with many killed by falling walls. Communications inland from San Jose are severed, and relief is being organized by the Red Cross with aid awaited from the United States and neighboring republics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Tropica
Guatemala City
Walla
Navy Department
San Jose
Pacific
Don Joaquin Mendes
Guatemala
Senor Mendez
Red Cross Authority
United States
Mendez
Jose
Calendar of sports for the week highlights multiple events
The schedule lists amateur trials in New Orleans and Boston fairs, racing associations in New Orleans and Yonkers, boxing matches in Akron Denver Buffalo Philadelphia Lawrence and more, plus the New York Automobile Salon and kennel club shows. It notes basketball season openers, the Western Intercollegiate Conference, and the National Automobile Show in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witter
Jeferson Park Fair Association
New Orleans
Roger Springs
Enn
Boston
Esmbay
Business Men's Racing Association
Hollywood Inn Club
Yonkers
Johnny Griffihs
Bryan Downey
Akron
Matt Brock
Troy Spaniel Club of America
New York City
Providence County Kennel Club
Providence
R. I
Milwaukee
Grand Central Palace
Transportation shortage inconveniences Camp McClellan visitors
The article notes a severe lack of jitneys between Anniston and Camp McClellan causing soldiers and visitors to struggle for travel. Dozens lined Noble Street seeking rides while available transport fell short, highlighting ongoing transit inadequacies affecting the city and holiday visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp McClellan
Noble
Weather Brief For Washington And Alabama
Strong cold front expected to bring freezing night conditions. Washington region forecast clear to partly cloudy with lows near freezing, while Alabama faces similar chill with light wind and frost risk overnight.
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Camp McCrell
Anniston Evening Star
CAMN
Ayo Gox
CHIO
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
John Handley
Ational Guar
Kaiser
Hertli
Ational Army Officer
Pantaze
Jacksonville Pike
CA Tong
Tomain
Alabama
Bell-Rogers & Zemurray
Brothers &Company
Fome
Sam
Alatama
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