Whiskey raids spark martial law as stocks seized
Police report the largest whiskey roundup in U.S. history with large quantities seized across Alabama and Georgia. Militia guards confiscated hundreds of barrels and pledges to move stock to county sites for removal. Authorities clash with crowds attempting to claim seized liquor amid martial law fears.
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Girard
Ala
Alabama
Ely
Nemegre
Georgia
Coube
Aether County
Important gains for French on the Meuse frontline
Paris reports major French advances on the west bank of the Meuse last night, including the seizure of Hill 287 trench positions and Hill 304 redoubt. German attacks at Avocourt Wood were repulsed as aerial activity increased along the west front.
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Meuse
iGen
Niviles
Avocourt Wood
War Office
Laneville
Espinal
Belfort
Conference of Gonguls on border action from Chihuahua
El Paso May 18 Consul Marion Letcher prepares to report to Gen Funes on border conditions. He may urge Americans in Chihuahua to return home. Reports say U S withdrawal could start within sixty days as Pershing orders a possible border return and Langhorne Sibley expedition readied. Yaqui Indians are said to be marching toward Pershing’s forces in Sonora though unconfirmed.
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el Paso
Marion Letcher
Chihuahua
Funes
Mexico
Letcher
Parade Draws Vast Crowd for 1917 Confederate Reunion
About 150000 veterans and spectators filled Washington as the last day of the reunion parade passed with no casualties thanks to cool weather. A sham battle will cap the program, and officers were elected including Harrison of Alabama and J Brows of Virginia. The event aims to honor Confederate veterans and review by the president.
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Althoug
United States
Washington, D. C
Tulsa
Ohio
Memphis
Tenn
Cleat Harrison
Bama Divisi
Mander-In
Eooding
Foutegille
Department of Army of Tenneries
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Tennen Comander
K. M. Ventant
Rm Virginie
den John Thom
Virginia
Ges. Marriten
Virg Pratier Ravie
Tenncaree
Sen. Teor
Moresn
Washington
A. Herbert
Navy
Cleveland
Herbert
American aviators join Franco American Flying Corps assault over German lines
Paris reports the Franco American Flying Corps taking part in a daybreak expedition over the German lines for the first time as a separate unit. The patrol spent about two hours under heavy fire with Corporal McConnell at 12,000 feet as German shell bursts showed extended ranges of their spot re with guns.
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Paris
Iying
Del
McConnell
Burrows Reelected President At Southern Baptist Meet
The Southern Baptist convention opened with Rev. Dr. Lansing Burrows of Americus Georgia reelected president for another term by 126 to 655 over M M Wolfe. Officers named include vice presidents B B Henning Jo D Mell and J C Stalcup. The foreign mission board reported receipts 452729 with a 36000 balance and announced the Judson centennial fund of 1250000 for foreign missions. The gathering also discussed next convention sites and joint efforts with northern Baptists.
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N. C
Lansing Burrows
Americus
Foreign Mission Board
Southern Baptist Convention
Barrows
M. MH. Wolfe
Northern Baptists
Minn
Missouret
New Orboard
Judson Centennial Fund
Charles W. Daniel
Atlanta
Allies in case US trouble blamed for attacks
Washington reports the French and Italian governments face a serious reckoning with the state department if Austrian charges prove true that French and Italian submarines attacked the Austro Hungarian passenger ship Dubrovnik and the hospital ship Electra. The Austrians claim intent to murder and await notes reportedly delivered to Ambassador Penfield and other neutral powers in Vienna.
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Washington
State Department
Penfield
Vienna
Dubrovnik
Adriatic
Electra
Progresive Republicans of Alabama Name Roosevelt Delegation
The progressive Republicans of Alabama adopted Roosevelt and Americanism as their platform at a Birmingham convention. Delegates from every district were present and an instructed Roosevelt delegation was named, with no mention of Wilson or large policies.
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Birmingham
Ala
Roosevelt
Alabama
Theodore Roosevelt
Wilson
J. 0. Thompson
eGerge
O'Rear
J. T Levingood
Cerardr. Handley
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Christian life exemplified by the life of Paul
Brief note on Christian life illustrated by Paul the apostle. The text continues on page 2.
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Chrisitian
Paul the Apostle
Chine
Lang Lectures Ladies On Social Service For Suffrage
Dr George Lang spoke to a small, engaged audience of Anniston ladies on Social Service under the Suffrage Association. He supported suffrage and urged women to engage in social service, outlining the needs of society and the role women can play.
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Suffrage Association
George Lang
Annistonian
Assesiac
Brandeis Nomination Faces Senate Vote Next Wednesday
The senate judiciary committee agreed to vote near Wednesday on the nomination of Louis D. Brandeis to the supreme court. The decision marks a key step in the confirmation process as supporters and opponents prepare for further debate.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Consuls Across Mexico to Meet on Border in El Paso
In Washington on May 18 the United States reveals all American consuls in Mexico will hold a border conference to compare notes on their territories. A joint report to the State Department is anticipated. Consul Letcher of Chihuahua arrived in El Paso to attend.
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Washington
Mexico
United States
State Department
Letcher
Chihuahua
el Paso
Fletcher to retire as Atlantic Fleet commander
Secretary Daniels announced after a morning conference with the president that Admiral Fletcher will retire as commander of the Atlantic fleet on June 19. He will be succeeded by Admiral Henry T. Mayo, noted for demanding that Mexican troops salute the American flag at Tampico.
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Washington
Daniels
Fletcher
Atlantic
Henry T. Mayo
Tampico
Savannah Women Plan Navy League Camp
Seventeen Savannah women led by Mrs. Peter Meldrim attend a national service camp of the Navy League near Bere to prepare for similar work in Savannah next year as a camp is planned for the near future.
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Washington
Savannah
Peter Meldrim
Woman's Section
Navy League of the United States
Bere
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