11 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1917
Page
1
The Germans in Weer Planders launch a strong offensive on the British front advancing about 2400 yards and reaching the Veer river right bank near the North Sea. British positions are penetrated to 600 yards depth as Allied coastal defenses endure 24 hours of German bombardment.
Two major local gifts boost Red Cross funds Anniston Foundry Company shareholders vote a special dividend for donations and American Net and Twine Mill contributes 850. Alabama Power lends its Twelfth and Noble building for a temporary work room opening tomorrow at eleven with hundreds of ladies expected to assist and requests for sewing machines furniture and supplies to equip the room.
Military actions span Petrograd to Lemberg with Korniloff in pursuit and 15 000 Austro German prisoners taken. Allied planes bomb Constantinople as shipyards and war offices suffer direct hits. A Brazilian base is reported near Angra dos Reis. German drive at Nieuport seizes 124 prowlers and 2 000 Teutons taken.
Montgomery July 11. Special reports claimed charges were brought againstR. Cloud and H. Watts plainclothes officers suspended pending a board of public safety investigation. Watts and Cloud submitted resignations, with details of accusations not disclosed. Both had years of service and focused on enforcing prohibition.
Washington reports that administration leaders plan changes to the food control bill to avert defeat. A Senate agreement to vote by July 2 was proposed, five weeks after submission, as Democratic senators push urgent war measures amid stalled action.
Judge C 8 Leyden issued forty warrants for 1917 dog tax delinquents at Sheriff Borders request. Deputies began a countywide round up to collect from 2 119 dog owners. Tax is 1 00 plus court costs and possible fines or jail for nonpayment.
Fifty shots were fired by Mexicans across the Rio Grande at Hart's mill one mile north of Union station last night.
Governor Henderson issued a proclamation declaring August 14 and 15 as Good Roads Days in Alabama. He urged citizens to focus on road improvement and maintenance, aligning with 1915 legislature demand and noting that counties with greater highway mileage show more progress.
The Calhoun Guards inventory lists weapons including a Bible among arms for emergencies. Twenty-three of thirty members own weapons from a .22 revolver to a high power rifle, with three owners holding multiple arms. Officials include Rev. Barnwell as chaplain and Dr. Hughes as surgeon as the unit seeks arms before absorption into the regular army after August 5.
Thom as Beasley, 26, disappeared from his home on Saturday night after leaving for unknown reasons. He worked recently at the Anniston Foundry Company and had little money with him. His mother, Mrs James of 319 Mulberry Street, appeals for help locating him.
New York July 11 The unfilled tonnage of United States Steel on June 30 1917 stood at 11 383 287 tons a drop of 593 804 tons from May 1917 per the monthly report issued today.
The text stresses that only through a proper system can we achieve optimal results. If the system is deficient it may cause discouragement and a discontinuance of the work or a halt to progress.
Berlin reports say the national liberal party voted to demand Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg’s resignation. A reform law proposing universal suffrage was announced for Prussia, signaling a shift from wartime governance. The German public grows uneasy over crown council decisions as political reform and peace terms loom.
Atlanta officials tightened night patrols around the German prisoners after a barbed wire breach. The barricade outside the chain buildings was cut, and prisoners were moved to a new enclosure a quarter mile away. Authorities seek the guilty party and vow stricter security to prevent repeats.
London July 11 The sinking of the Norwegian steamships Henrik 2829 ton gross and Lovvakken by German submarines is announced. The crews were saved.
Teresa Wasserleben of Mobile and her mother, both imprisoned for the murder of Wasserleben, appealed to the board of parole. A letter accompanying her file argues insurance companies try to keep her in prison to avoid paying on policies. The two women allegedly planned the killing to collect the policy money.
The state board of health announced a plan to recognize medical licenses from other states without further exam if conditions are met. Kentucky Mississippi Pennsylvania and Iowa have agreed to reciprocal relations while Montana Rhode Island Washington Arizona and Florida declined. Thirteen states including West Virginia Ohio Indiana California New Mexico Louisiana Michigan Colorado North Carolina Illinois Tennessee New Jersey and Arkansas expressed willingness to consider details.
Mrs Godan admitted attempting to cause harm to her son in law or daughter but claimed duress leading to a fatal act. Mrs Waseerlebem stated insurers would pay if parole were granted, as she seeks clemency.
Washington July 11 Amid reports the selective draft method is set, authorities describe a capsule drawing system. Each state, starting with Alabama, will have a blindfolded draw to pick a registered number, recording the result until the state quota is filled.
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