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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1917
Page
6
Anniston editorial urges support for soldiers and home front workers during World War I. It lauds Red Cross Y M C A fund and local camp sites, highlights Addie Weaver Home’s work, and calls for continued civic unity and charity at home alongside war efforts.
The passage notes rumors of German internal dissension despite censorship. It argues many Germans, including American-born, oppose Kaiser methods and fear continued tyranny. The piece suggests public discontent could grow if government splits weaken the Hohenzollern regime.
The Birmingham Ledger praises Anniston for strategic goals and measured investments. It notes the city’s success comes from pursuing suitable opportunities, studying resources, and prioritizing the common good over personal disputes. It highlights broad vision and practical leadership despite political differences.
Dr. George Lang appeals to Anniston residents to help present Alabama Presbyterian College to state students. The Star urges action citing Anniston's strong mentors, doctors, lawyers, ministers, and thriving industry as evidence the city can shape educated young men. The piece notes wartime duty, Red Cross work, and university ties as part of the college’s outlook and asks all residents to aid its growth.
Notable birthday list includes Owen Wister American novelist age 67 Lord Northcliffe British journalist age 52 Eugene Yeare Belgian violinist 59 Franklin K Lane US Interior Secretary 53 Charles D Schofield British Columbia bishop 46 Anna Coleman Ladd sculptor 39 William A Leonard Ohio bishop 69 Hartley Withers English writer 50 Marie Tempest actress 51 Benjamin Ide Wheeler UC President 62 Lyman B Taft Richmond college president 84 Herman N Natzen sculptor 56.
A dated list notes events from July 14 histories through 1916 including Congress ratifying the constitution in 1788 and its March 1789 operation, the 1789 Bastille destruction, Russia not recognizing Napoleon in 1804, Genet’s death in 1834, Holy Cross fire in 1858, the first Atlantic cable in 1869, Alfred Krapp’s death 1887, and a 1916 fire destroying King Constantine’s summer house.
A legacy piece blends patriotic verse with a chronological roll of World War I events and notable 18th to 20th century milestones. It references ships, battles, and political acts, highlighting American symbols and global conflict through scattered historical notes.
Four men faced United States Commissioner Court in Gadsden Alabama on charges of failure to register. White defendants James Moore Ernest Morris and Ernest Henderson from Guntersville argued age or under 21 and Henderson claimed counsel advised against registering. Family Bibles offered as evidence. They were bound over to the federal grand jury and jailed for lack of bond. James Bailey the black defendant was bound over to the grand jury and released on bond.
Obituary tribute to Mrs. W H Woods highlighting her radiant personality broad experience and faithful church and fraternal work in York City Pastors' Aid Orphans' Home Sarah Lapley Society and home life. Notes her sorrowful loss and following hopeful line about deathless soul to soul meeting. Endorsed by Mrs J C Sp and others.
Pendleton Gaines Jr., 16, son of Dr. V. P. Gaines, was struck by lightning yesterday near Lucedale while with a party on the Galt Northern Railroad camp route. The Gaines family, prominent in South Alabama, mourns the loss as helpers transport the body back to Mobile.
A deadly tornado yesterday struck Danville and nearby areas Vermillion and Champais. Fifteen percent of homes were affected and about 60 houses damaged. A high mound was demolished and a car with six passengers was turned on.
The war council in Washington on July 1 announces a gift of 260000 dollars to the Red Cross, provided through a Telegraph correspondent Newcomb. The donation underscores wartime relief efforts and support for humanitarian work.
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