Anniston men praised for camp success at Fort McPherson
Three Anniston and Oxford youths return from Fort McPherson Georgia where Johnson and Fitzgerald, unable to secure commissions, praise the camp. Captain Jeffers and Williamson gain captaincies while Stokes Hollis are named for reserve, Harris receives quartermaster commission. governor Kilby to host.
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Steve Johnson
John Fitzgerald
Citizens
Fort McPherson
Anniston
New National Army
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Star
Johnson
United States
Jeffers
Lamar Jeffers
Williamson
Floyd Stokes
Ben Hollis
Oxford
Tom Harris
Quartermasters Department
Philadelphia
T. B. Kilby
More American Troops Reached Foreign Soil At European Port
An American contingent arrived by steamer used by Kermit Roosevelt group. Troops disembarked quietly as staff watched, with cheers from soldiers and few spectators present. Government withheld information and comment on the dispatch.
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Department
Washington
American Generals Blatchford and Biddle Arrive in England
General R M Blatchford and General John Biddle of the American army land in England with their staffs arriving during July in London, signaling a forthcoming liaison and briefing amid ongoing Allied liaison efforts.
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London
R. M. Blatchford
John Biddle
England
Man produces tiger in place of the bull in wild auction scam
Huntington West Virginia July 28 Edward West of East Lynee charged with advertising a bull fight and then auctioning from the center of the ring where the fight would have been held over 100 pints of liquor bound over to the Wayne County Grand Jury
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Huntington
W. Va
Edward West
East Lynee
Wayne County Grand Jury
New Mexican Beauty Captivates Washington Society
Senorita Dolores Bonillas daughter of the Mexican ambassador to the United States has created a stir in Washington. She quickly became a favorite in capital society and is described as a true Latin beauty.
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Senorita Dolores Bonillas
United States
Washington
Capital Society
German Sub Sinks Elevator Ship to Montevideo Waters
A German submarine sunk a large waterworks elevator to Montevideo destination. The tow from Rotterdam was also sunk by the submarine, with the Dutch tug companion ship going down.
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Amsterdam
Montevideo
Uruguay
Rotterdam
Woman Disie Smith Missing in Alabama City
Mrs Disie Smith wife of Alex Smith of Alabama City disappeared about five weeks ago. Her husband a carpenter went to Chattanooga with her but she grew dissatisfied and returned home. After returning she vanished telling friends she was going away and gave varying destinations.
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Gadsden
Ala
Disie Smith
Alex Smith
Alabama City
Osborne Hired by Daniels as Navy Prisons Attache
Thomas Mott Osborne, former Sing Sing warden, hired by Secretary Daniels to advise officials in charge of navy prisons after his inspection of naval confinement facilities.
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Washington
Thomas Mott Osborne
Sing Sing
Boer Who Fought Against Britain Joins Forces for France War
An elderly Boer fighter who previously resisted Britain has aligned with Allied efforts in France. The veteran, seeking to aid the war, joins compatriots and soldiers from allied nations in mounting a coordinated campaign. He cites shared goals of ending oppression and supporting civilian communities.
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Great Britain
France
Henry D. Craemer
Monroe
South Africa
New York
United States
Battle of
Ladysmith
Governor Ferguson Indicted on Nine Felony Charges
Texas Governor James K. Ferguson was indicted by the Travis county grand jury on nine felonies including misapplication and embezzlement of public funds. Secretary of State Churchill Bartlett, Insurance and Banking Commissioner C Austin, and Buildings and Grounds Superintendent L Stowe face corresponding counts. Additional indictments were filed but not yet released.
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Austin
Texas
James K. Ferguson
Travis County
George 8
Matthews
Churchill J. Bartlett
C. ©. Austin
Insurance
L. Stowe
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude After Illness and Death
We, the undersigned, express our appreciation and thanks for the kindness shown during the illness and death of our wife mother and daughter. Many thanks for the beautiful flowers. May God's richest blessing rest on you all. J. G. Veneable and Children. Mrs B. Z. Speer.
Riot at Hoxton church closes service in anti German melee
An infuriated mob stormed a Hoxton church in London and disrupted a meeting. Women cried Kill the pro Germans as five Canadian soldiers led the attack. Chairs and tables were used as weapons and fights broke out among soldiers and pacifists. pews were smashed and windows broken.
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London
Hoxton
Cavalry Seeks Recruits in Birmingham Office
The First Alabama Cavalry opened recruiting offices at 210 Twentieth Street Birmingham aims to enlist 30 men before mid next week. Previous Birmingham openings have filled quickly but vacancies arose from family exemptions.
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Birmingham
Alabama Cavalry
Twentieth Street
Feud Between Dowdell Families Ends in Dowdell Victory
Opelika July 28 A long standing family feud over a disputed land line near Auburn led to a shooting affray in which several were wounded. A Lee Circuit Court jury ruled for the Dowdell family settling the case though appeals are expected. Huguleys were later convicted of assault and battery and fined. The families are cousins.
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Auburn
Dowdell
Lee
Dowdella
Hugueleys
Ory
Riot Flares Around Old Chester as Deputy Dies in Riots
In Chester Pennsylvania a deputy sheriff and two white men were killed during renewed race rioting. Rioting continued past midnight with fears of more serious trouble as the unrest persisted in the city.
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Old Chester
Chester
Harvard Club Opens Soda Fountain and Temperance Bar
New York July 28 The Harvard Club with about 50 099 members has established a soda fountain and temperance bar. It is perhaps the largest club of its kind in the country. Already 900 members are in military and naval service.
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New York
Harvard Club
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