Postmaster Reynolds Reappointed as Wilson Nominates Anniston Post Office
O M Reynolds is reap pointed postmaster of Anniston by President Wilson. A senate confirmation letter arrived via Congressman Blackmon as Reynolds awaits official notice. Camp McClellan arrivals and a new military post service raise need for 18 to 20 clerks. inspection planned today to assess service and staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Coleman
Camp McClellan
City Post Office
Chattanooga
Anniston
Doctor Huger Named to Alabama Draft Board
Dr. R. P. Huger of this city, appointed by President Wilson to the Northern District of Alabama Division I exemption board, received formal notice from Gov. Henderson. The board, meeting July 31 in Birmingham, includes Emmet O Neal, E. W. Gray, Hugh McWiderry, and Priestly Toulmin, covering Blount, Calhoun, Talladega, Greene, Jefferson, Clay, Bibb, Pickens, Shelby, Cleburne, Tuscaloosa and Sumter counties. The board will act on exemptions and related matters.
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R. P. Huger
Wilson
Alabama
Henderson
Emmet O'Neal
Birmingham
Dr. Huger
O'Neal
E. W. Gray
Tuscaloosa
Hugh McWiderry
Talladega
Priestly Toulmin
Blount
Calhoun
Greene, Jefferson, Clay, Bibb, Pickens
Shelby
Cleburne
Sumter Counties
Maurice Allen Collins Remembered in Self Sacrifice Tribute
In Chicago July 28 the Whitechapel Club marked the twenty fifth anniversary of reporter Maurice Allen Collins's suicide meant to spur his open letter detailing the ghastly social and economic horrors that compelled his act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Athens
Whitechapel
Maurice Allen Collins
Collins
Chicago
Boom Days of Old Recalled by Land Deals
Anniston real estate records reveal a 30 year ago land boom dwarfs current activity. Two Noble Street lots sold for 3750 in the 1890s but recently brought 1200 with subsequent transfers and a 1.00 consideration sale. A Burns purchase of 500 and a Virginia buyer’s 1750 sale mark the activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Noble Street
L. M. Burns
W. H. Weatherly
Virginia
Cronheim Succeeds Swann as Gen's Sales Manager
Birmingham July 28 David H Cronheim named General Sales Manager of Alabama Power Company replacing Theodore Swann who resigned after several years in the post. Swann will devote time to Southern Manganese Aniston Steel and Aniston Ordnance subsidiaries. Cronheim, previously Swann’s assistant, has long familiarity with the office and its duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronheim
Theodore Swann
Gen
Birmingham
David H. Cronheim
Mr. Swann
Southern Manganese Corporation
Anniston Steel Company
Anniston Ordnane Company
Alabama Power Company
Department of Alabama Power Company
Atlanta
Company I Arrives at Camp McClellan in Anniston
Company I of the Second Alabama Infantry, 81 men and 3 officers, arrived in Anniston Friday night and are quartered in the machine gun camp to guard buildings and maintain order. Major Hazelhurst from Gen. Leonard Wood's staff inspected Camp McClellan with Major Dulin. Captains Cook and Hare led visits. A new telephone exchange is under construction at the camp supervised by H. P. Watson.
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Second
Alabama Infantry
Anni T
Pirg
P. R. Dubberly
W. F. Parks
Dubberly
J. ¥. Hammel
J. J. Hazelhurst
Membe
Leonard Wood
City
Camp McClellan
C. L. Dulin
Maj. Hazelhurs
Anniston
Dulin
Stevenson
Hare
Waggaman
Moyers
Fauntleroy
Hammel
Parks
H. P. Watson
Claim Exemption Grounds in War Industry
Such cases involve claiming exemption on industrial grounds for dependents or employment in businesses essential to the war effort, as required by government policy. The text notes these exemptions relate to duties supporting national needs.
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Annis
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Woodrow Wilson
Reynolds
Fred Blackmon
Senate
Camp McClel
Ment
Tion Board
The
Indiana
Lake Michigan
Eral
Npcleumn
C. W. Cook
Officers Reserve Corps
R. F. Hare
Quartermaster’s Department
Military Training For Women Committee
Brooklyn
N. Y
Uncle Sam
AERO
Omatarna Tonne
Long Island
Saks Reduction Sale
Palm Beach
Sak Anniston
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