German Chancellor Hollweg Resigns Amid Cabinet Shake-Up
A sweep of reports from Paris and Amsterdam claim Chancellor Hollweg handed his resignation to the Kaiser as German cabinets face a shake-up. Displacements include Vice Chancellor Helferich and Foreign Secretary Zimmerman, with a push to place a socialist labor minister and shift Reichstag accountability.
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Kaiser Red Cross Society
Teutons
Teuton Army
Chang
Galigh
Ghangello
Amsterdam
Helferich
Zimmerman
Berlin
Socialisma
Prasia
Htte
Hethman Hotlner
the Zeitung
German bombardment repulsed on Meuse Ver dun fronts
After a long bombardment the Germans attacked French positions on both sides of the Meuse along the Verdun front but were everywhere repulsed according to the war office report.
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Meuse
Verdun
War Office
Orangemen's Day Observed Amidstown Belfast Unrest
In Belfast on July 12 authorities imposed strict security for Orangemen's Day celebrations, a major annual event marking the 1680 Battle of the Horns. The days of tension reflect Ireland's enduring social and political unrest and the rise of Protestant Loyal Orange groups.
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Belfast
Ireland
the Horne
James II
William I
England
James 1
Orange Institution
Orangemen
Kansan Sunk Off Coast Amid War Risk
The American steamship Kansan with a crew of 56 is reported sunk, likely off the coast, with fate of those aboard unknown. The vessel, valued around 2,000,000 dollars, carried flour and other foodstuffs along with steel valued at 2,000,000 dollars, consigned to the French government. most crew were Americans.
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New York
Americ 2
French and
Canada “Warship Company
Drafting the National Army Will Be Simple
Washington July 12 The draft will be straightforward withCrowder in charge and plan calling for drawing two hundred key numbers. Soldiers holding those numbers in each district will be summoned for exam and may present exemption claims. Draft timing uncertain but likely Wednesday. only twenty one states ready. The President will issue a proclamation outlining the procedure.
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Washington
America
Crowder
Baker
Rail line to pay Alabama state taxes on 34.2 million valuation
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad will pay state taxes next year on an assessed valuation of 34.2 million dollars. The state board met to review increases from last year and consider assessments for several lines and utilities including the Southern Mobile and Ohio and the Mobile Docks Company.
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Montgomery
Louieville and Nashville Railroad
Southern, Mobile and Ohio, Mobile Docks Company
Woodstock and Blocton Railway Company
Berboard Air Line Railroad
Tescaloosa Railway and Utilities Company
Western Railway of Alabama
Red Cross Work I Now Under Way In Birmingham
Enthusiastic Red Cross workers meet in Alabama Power building presided by Mrs. William A. J. Kopp with Anne Kilby as vice chair. Need for supplies includes soap brushes towels blank books and chairs. Members urged to save waste paper and tin foil to boost funds, citing a Birmingham donor who added 200 dollars.
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Red Crom
Alabama Power Company
William A. J. Kopp
Mies Anne Kilby
Needlework Guild
Red Cross
Mra. Kopp
Mra. Emmett Ledbetter
Mra
T. L. Robinson
P. Kennedy
Mra. R. HM. Buckeey
Mise Anne Kilby
The
Birmingham
Senate Leaders Plan Rework of Feed and Liquor Bill
President Witeen will be asked again to straighten out the tangle over the feed and liquor control bill in the senate. This decision came from a conference of senate leaders after it became clear the bill cannot pass in its present form.
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Worthington
Witeen
Senate
Dll
Death of C J Ayers at Ingram Farm
Carey Judson Ayers aged 2% dies after long illness at Ingram farm north of the city while visiting family. He was born in Jacksonville Calhoun county and worked in journalism with the Anniston Evening Star. Survived by parents Dr and Mrs T W Ayers three brothers and three sisters. Funeral Friday at 10 in Ingram farm with burial at Hillside cemetery. Dr L M Latimer to officiate. Pallbearers named Gerald King Joe Willett Tapley Kline Charles Lepden L T Banke W A Lewis Jr.
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Carey Judson Ayers
T. W. Ayers
Ingram Farm
BE. J. Laman
Mr. Ayers
Jacksonville
Calhoun County
China
Ayers
Anniston Evening Star
Harry M. Ayers
Anniston
Mr. Ayersle
Mra
Fartwell
Norman H. Pitman
B J. Lyman
Mary Lee Ayers
L. M. Latimer
Gerald King
Joe Willett
Tapley Kline
Charles Lepden
L. T. Banke
W. A. Lewis, Jr
Express Mannings Decreased
Washington reports show March earnings of express companies fell from 1 023 848 in 1918 to 995 044 in 1917, per interstate commerce commission data.
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Washington
State Board Opposes Dual Pay for Health Officers in Military Service
Montgomery July 12 Special. The state board of health announced opposition to county health officers retaining their offices while serving as military officers. Officers are urged to obtain leaves of absence without pay, as they will already hold commissions and salaries would be duplicated. Dr S W Welch stated the policy as officers consider joining the field.
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State Board of Health
Montgomery
Board of Health
Experts Survey Montgomery for Water Pipe Plan
Two New Orleans engineers George C Karl and J L Porter arrived in Montgomery to topographically survey the site for a divisional training camp water pipe project. Ordered by Major J W Little they began work at once and secured city coordination with the government to ensure proper water supplies.
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Montgomery
New Orleans
George C. Karl
Sewage and Water Board of
J. L. Porter
J. W. Little
City Commission
Steel firms agree to operate plants for government
Washington July 12 steel manufacturers have agreed to run their plants for the government until a satisfactory price is arranged. The move ends a protracted dispute with government departments. An official Baker statement is expected.
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Washington
Baker
Fate of national defense council hangs on Senate vote
Washington July 12 Special reports the senate may decide the fate of the national defense council and its advisory committees today. If the agricultural committee’s amendment to the food and liquor bill passes, barring voluntary government buyers from using suppliers tied to administration belief, the council could be disbanded.
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Warhington
National Defence Council
Senate
Mobile woman prisoner denied parole on board recommendation
Mrs Teresa Wasserleben of Mobile, serving ten years for complicity in the murder of her husband, a Mobile policeman, will not be reseated on parole at present. Governor Henderson refused the recommendation after the state board of pardons voted against the petition. Wasserleben has been imprisoned about four years for the murder of Wadeeri bon the life insurance scheme. Her mother Mrs Gedau admitted committing the crime but claimed she acted to protect herself and that her daughter knew nothing about it.
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Montgomery
Teresa Wasserleben
Speigner
Henderson
State Board of Pardons
Wasserlebon
Coal Rationing Measures Announced in Berlin
Copenhagen reports coal officials introduce rationing for Berlin to curb winter supply shortages. Each apartment with heating stove limited to a quarter ton per room and a cap of ten and a half tons for more than five rooms. Steam heaters restricted to half of last year's output.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Counties Fail to Settle Taxes By July Deadline
Montgomery July 2 Special The law requires county tax collectors to settle with the state auditor and treasurer by July 10. Twelve counties have not settled and face a ten dollar daily penalty after July 10. Each county owes twenty dollars and the names listed include Coosa, Franklin, Limestone, Madison, Perry, Pickens, Russell, Shelby, Tallapoosa and Walker.
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Montgomery
Coosa Imere
Franklin
Limestone
Madison
Perry, Pickens
Russell
Sheller
Tallapoosa
Walker
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