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Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1916

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Pershing Defies Carranza in Deeds as 1" 4h of BS at Mr Germans

Huntsville reports Charles V. Nalls surrendered to the sheriff amid an arrest warrant tied to Probate Judge Lawler’s death. Shelby Pleasants, a prominent lawyer, was found dead in his office, triggering militia deployment as investigators pursue leads and questions remain about Overton’s disappearance.

Huntsville Charles VL Nalls Warner Lawler Shenff Whiteside Shelby Pleasants Overton Hanteville Mandy Poster Troy Bcame

Pershing Dispatches Detachments in Search for Mexican Bandits

Brownsville reports Americans murdered at a mine in Newvo Leone but unconfirmed. Pershing orders several detachments from Namiquipa to pursue bandits as Carranza force movements near Del Rio raise grave concerns. Mexican authorities seize food in northern states and 650 Americans are held prisoner near Canaan.

Namiquipa Brownsville Tex Matamoros Cerralvo Newvo Leone el Paso Pershing Carranza Trevino Montezuma Copper Company Douglas Cananea Nacorart San Antonio Third Cavalry del Rio Eagle Pass Funston

Huntsville Sheriff Seeks Overton in Murder Arrest

Sheriff Phillips reported a riotous pursuit for David D Overton on a murder charge. He said Overton fled to his home area and fled citywide searches since Saturday, with a $1,000 reward offered by the state and Judge Lawler’s bounty.

Neward Huntsville Phillips Warriot David D. Overn Overton New York State of Alabama Merce Lawler

Grand Jury Session in Venteville Sets Arrest Warrant

Special grand jury adjourned the inquiry into probate judge Lawler. A warrant was issued for M. Nalis, clerk of the Maci county circuit court and ally of D. D. Overton, in the run up to the primary. Sheriff Phillips defended his office amid criticism over the investigation.

Venteville Ala Lawler M. Nalis Maci- 2 D. D. Overton AMY Nalls Ovrom Phillips Matement Overton

Secretary Baker Proves Able War Secretary At Start

President Wilson selects Baker as secretary of war and his Washington supporters say he handles duties well, meeting early responsibilities and earning confidence for future challenges.

Wilson Washigbo

Morris Plan opens Birmingham bank with 100000 capital

The Morris Plan Company of Birmingham held its first stockholders meeting electing Robert Jemison Sr. president and H. S. Miller secretary treasurer manager. The bank begins with 100000 capital, 75000 from Birmingham investors and 25000 from Industrial Finance Corporation of New York, with depositories First National Bank and American Trust and Savings Bank. The venture aims to serve wage earners and reduce loan shark activity.

Birmingham Morris Plan Company of Birmingham Robert Jemison, Sr Crawford Johnson Sevier H. 8. Miller H. 8S Industrial Finance Corporation of New York Robert Jemison G&r Industrial Finance Corporation First National Bank American Trust and Savings Bank Fieet National Bank Morris

Continued Good Abouto Of Meeting At First Presbyterian Church

Attendees of two Evan gospel services at First Presbyterian Church found the sessions rewarding. Dr. Thacker preached from Matthew 21 28 20 focusing on Who What Where When and urged personal application. The evening sermon used 1 Samuel 9 8 about Mephibosheth to illustrate David’s generous love toward an injured, despised heir.

First Presbyterian Church Dr. Thacker Vineyard Samuel David Jonathan Mephibosheth Petrograd Volhynian Tarnopol Cernowits Carpthiang Lemberg

The Three Appearings of Christ Sermon At Evening

After Monday meetings four professions of faith and thirteen reconsecrations were recorded. The subset announced for tonight is The Three Appearings of Christ and Dr Thacker is urged to hear on this subject.

Christ Thacker

Mrs Brothers NEO Early Today

Mrs T J Brothers died shortly before six in the morning after a serious operation yesterday. She was twenty six, wife of Dr T J Brothers, and mother to their newborn son thought likely to live. Formerly Miss Richardina Norton she was chief nurse at St Luke's Hospital before marriage. Funeral tomorrow at ten at 1830 Quintard Avenue with Rev E B Hodges officiating.

T. J. Brothers Brothers Dr. Brothers Quintard, Avenue Rev EB. Hodges

Siege of Verdun Unabated Fury In Fresh Attacks

Paris reports renewed German assaults along the Meuse east of the river and near Haudremont quarries. The bombardment concentrates on Vaux Wood Chapitre and Chancourt as French positions endure intense fires in the Verdun sector.

Verdun Paris Hom Meuse Haudremont Vaux Wood Chapitre Chaiancourt

Wilson plans naval buildup and possible 160000 volunteer army

Washington reports a conference between President Wilson and Secretary Daniels deciding to recruit more sailors and fit out additional ships to blockade Mexican ports. The militia response will determine whether Wilson calls for a 160,000 man volunteer army.

Washington Petuntenre Navy Wilson Daniels White House

Carranza urged to accept American position or face punishment

Washington reports pressure on Venustiano Carranza to align with U S demands as U S forces mobilize on the border. Gen Funston positions troops along the frontier while naval fleets await orders to block Mexican ports. Officials foresee possible war as Carranza and his followers resist the American viewpoint.

Washington Carranza United States Funston Carranea

U S Defies Carranza Over Mexico Troop Withdrawals

The United States rejects withdrawing troops from Mexico and hits Carranza with a hard line. Officials say Congress plans a resolution to empower the president to use the National Guard immediately during the crisis. General Pleeton Ixlay seeks a large border National Guard force from Nogales to the Gulf to speed mobilization.

Carranza Congress San Antonio Pineton Ixlay War Department National Guard Nogales Gulf of Mexico Reope

Surge of Enlistment Applications For Local Company

Captain Arthur Harrison announced twenty five or more enlistment applications for his company and expects to recruit up to 150 men by tomorrow night. The local unit awaits mobilisation orders in Montgomery and a strong draft will report for duty on the border if needed.

Arthur Harrison Montgomery

Prohibition Party State Convention Opens in Jacksonville

The Florida Prohibition party held its state convention in Jacksonville. State Chairman John P. Coffin called the session to order at 18 oclock this morning. Delegates will elect a full slate of state officers and choose representatives for the national convention in St Paul next month.

Florida Seasion Jacksonville Fla Prohibition Party John P. Coffin St. Paul

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