Aviation Bill Sparks Senate Debate Over Draft Authority
The Senate opened debate on the 640 million aviation bill and quickly faced an amendment by Senator Hardwick to strike out the draft recruitment provision. Majority support exists for passage, but leaders warn of further delays and possible tactics to block the measure.
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Former American Tation Agent Now First Lord of Admiralty
A former obscure Baltimore & Ohio station agent in the United States is named First Lord of the Admiralty in Britain's cabinet. Sir Eric Campbell Geddes, a major figure in railway development, succeeds Sir Edward Carson as the new head. The shake-up also moves Carson to the war council and appoints changes in munition and India posts.
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N E FOR LAMAN for Country
The fragment reads as a brief political or campaign line urging support for Laman. No clear event, date, or organizational context is readable to confirm a full news item or outcome.
Dance Night At Camp Site Draws Anniston GIs
Builders of the machine public safety item camp in Anniston host a dance tonight in a large Warehouse building. Music is ready, floor waxed, grounds lit, and many soldiers along with local girls are expected to attend. The event aims to help workers unwind after days of camp construction work.
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Anniston
Demand for Liberal Move Speech Sets Reichstag Anticipation
Amsterdam July 18 The outcome of Chancellor Michaelis speech in the Reichstag tomorrow heightens fears of a liberal rise against the government. A military dictatorship is rumored if the liberal coalition persists, with Hindenberg aide named as potential adviser. Liberals press inter party peace resolutions demanding no annexations or indemnities while Germany awaits the address.
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Wisconsin Plans to Keep War Strength
Madison July 18 Wisconsin's Iron Brigade legacy may be revived in the current war says Adjutant General Holway. To replace drafted 16 000 National Guardsmen 6 infantry regiments one cavalry one artillery regiment one engineers battalion one signal corps two field hospitals and two ambulance companies will be formed. Depot battalions of 1 000 men each will train at Camp Douglas to fill vacancies and a home guard will be organized for older men.
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Government to Train Men for Merchant Marine
Superior July 18 The Federal government will open a free school of navigation at the head of the lakes. Captain Irving L. Evans, special agent of the United States Shipping Board, arranged for enlistments to admit candidates to the government school to train seamen for the American merchant marine.
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United States Shipping Board
Jenifer Furnace Changes Trustees Amid Reorganization
J W McQueen resigns as trustee of the Jenifer furnace bankruptcy and W Aubrey Thomas of Niles Ohio is named successor. Thomas, former Jenifer vice president, aided by Milwaukee capital, aims to reorganize a plant with ore deposits in Talladega and coal in Jefferson. The Jenifer furnace, one of Anniston’s oldest, dates to 1863 with a long line of ownership prior to its current shift in management.
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Samuel Clabaugh
James A. Curry
Horace Ware
Samuel Noble
Institutes for teachers slated in sixteen counties this autumn
Montgomery July 18 Special announcement by William F Feagin state superintendent of education that sixteen counties will host teachers institutes in August and September conducted by state institute conductors all certificate holders who wish to teach must attend unless excused or in summer school dates and locations follow August 7 to 10 Lauderdale Florence Lawrence Moulton Marshall Albertville August 14 to 17 Blount Oneonta St Clair Ashville August 21 to 24 Barbour Clarke Conecuh Evergreen Bullock Minion Springs September 4 to 7 Calhoun Anniston Etowah Gadsden Madison Huntsville September 10 to 13 Dallas Selma Jefferson Birmingham September 18 to 21 Elmore Talladega 18s September 17 to 20 Montgomery Montgomery September 25 to 28 Mobile Mobile
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Calhoun Guards Hold Meeting On Uniforms And By Laws
Captain C M Woodruff presided at a Calhoun Guards meeting in the county courthouse. The group has not decided on uniforms awaiting Plattsburg costs. A committee including Sheriff A H Borders and others will seek county funding for arms. By-laws were adopted and monthly meetings set for the second Tuesday unless called otherwise.
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Civic Club Meets to Plan Soldier Welcome
The Chambr of Commerce gathers this afternoon at Anniston City National Bank to finalize plans for welcoming soldiers arriving soon.
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Anniston City National Bank
Calhoun County Crops Estimated by USDA Official
F W Gist of the US Department of Agriculture Bureau of Crop Estimates reports Calhoun county crops totaling corn 68000 acres cotton 40000 beans 12000 peanuts 300 hay 10400 molasses cane 4000 cowpeas 29500 Irish potatoes 1000 sweet potatoes 2000. He also notes 5200 plays in operation, with larger food crop acreage but small potato area.
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Agricultural Department
Baptist church to celebrate sixty first anniversary at Post Oak Spring
The Baptist church at Post Oak Spring marks its sixty first anniversary on Thursday July 26 with services beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing with a day of religious observances inviting all to attend.
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Baptist Church
Post Oak Spring
Property tale stirs Anniston business circle over Noble control
The history centers on Samuel Noble and his mother Jenifer Ward Noble. Since Samuel took charge of the property it has attracted Anniston residents and drawn the interest of local businessmen who have both profited and lost money in it.
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Jenifer Ward
Samuel Noble
Annistonians
Anniston
Parson Recruits Five at German Picnic
Superior report says Rev. A. M. Harkness known as the Fighting Parson attended a German picnic in Fergus Falls Minnesota and by recruiting officers induced five men to join the regular army during the event.
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A. M. Harkness
Fergus Falls
Minn
Negroes Assist in Red Cross Work at Merrellton
Rev G H Uqshaw of Anniston presided at the Red Cross hour during the Sunday School convention in Merrellton Alabama. Sibyl E Moses of Anniston spoke on the responsibility of colored people in rural districts to the Red Cross. A committee was formed to seek permanent organization and $10.75 was collected to forward to Washington headquarters.
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Anniston
Merrellton
Ala
Red Cross
Sibyl E. Moses
Red Cross Society
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British Regain Ground in Monchy le Preux Sector
British forces renewed attacks last night on the Monchy le Preux sector near Arras and gained further ground, the War Office announced. In West Flanders the British advance continued.
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Monchy le Preux
Arras
War Office
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Many Plead for Army Draft Exemption
Washington reports indicate the new national army draft cannot occur before Friday night as states fall behind in organization. Missouri is last to complete setup and Mississippi reports the final county. if received by five o clock Friday, the selection will be made that night.
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Mississippi
Seekers for Exemptions Storm Washington During Draft
In Washington on July 18 crowds flock to escape service in the new national army. Congressmen and officials are besieged by men seeking exemptions and by relatives with sons who do not want to go to war. The belief that influence grants exemptions has driven many to the capital, but they are returned to their local district boards.
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