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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1916

Page

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Lynch case unsettled as British deny embassy contact

Washington and London debate Jeremiah Lynch an American accused of complicity in Irish raids. Officials say the case is unusually serious and fear the president's plea to delay execution may arrive too late. London reports the death sentence might not yet be confirmed and asks for word from Washington.

Washington State Department White House London Jeremiah C.lynch Lynch Jeremiah Lynch International Wilson State “Department Amber Page

Mother and Daughter Undergo Appendicitis Operations

An unusual event occurred at St Luke's hospital as Mrs Thomas E Kilby and her daughter Miss Anne Kilby were both operated on for appendicitis on the same day. Anne Kilby was operated on early this morning and her mother followed soon after. Both are reported to be as well as could be expected.

Thomas E. Kilby Miss Anne Kilby Helrt St. Luke's Hospital Iss Anne Kilby

Death in Plant After Wrench Attack in North Carolina

A North Carolinian man died after being struck by a pipe wrench at the Federal Foam and Chemical Company plant in Gastor. Authorities report G. W. Scar ED Scarbrough was arrested in connection with the incident.

Scarbrough G. W. “Ater Federal “Ff and Chemical Company Scar

Raids Continue in Georgia Alabama Areas as Liquor Seizures Grow

In Columbus Georgia authorities backed by state militia raid Girard across the Chattahoochee River where liquor valued at forty thousand dollars moved to avoid seizure. Police found eighty four cases and one hundred five barrels at Earl Morgan's home and sixteen barrels at Tor Hudson's property. A plan to pour over half a million dollars of liquor into the river next Saturday faces a possible federal injunction amid river pollution concerns. No violence is reported.

Columbus Girard Acros Chattahoochee River Fighteen Barels Earl Morgan Tor Hudson Alabama Chattahoochee Agent Baughn Secur Federal

Raids Seize Liquor Totals in Georgia Operation

Advices say fourteen more raids followed by confiscation of whisky beer and gin. Georgia officers dispatch ten wagons to move confiscated liquor to a riverbank warehouse as 500000 gallons are hauled in a single day. A raid on the mayor and his father’s homes found barrels and cases of whiskey in a nearby outbuilding. Morgan denies ownership of the building.

Montgomery Girard M. 8. Baughn Georgia Chattahooche W .E. Morgan

Yale Tap Forty-Five Elected To Societies

New Haven residents note Yale University historic Tap ceremony where forty five members are elected to campus societies. The event marks the induction of selected scholars into prestigious student groups amid campus tradition.

New Haven, Conn Yale

Public Frot es Aching Nemi Dad iang Meeting on Anti-p i ordinance

A crowded circuit court room filled for a City Council meeting on the recently passed Anti-pi ordinance. Howard Tr secretary chaired as speakers including W.S. Eskridge J. W. Graham and labor representative spoke for and against the measure. The session lasted about forty five minutes with calls to revoke and to draft amendments.

Mmel Howard Tr William John W.S. Eskridge J. W. Graham Bricklayer’s Union Graham Adj Bupyd Tipton S. C. Chailman Claude Set- Ayer E Waldrop Accom PD Kline Poundston Mani- Cheon

County to conduct school census and enumerate residents

The county school board meets to select enumerators for a county wide school census the first in two years. Enumerators will visit every home to count school age residents with one appointee per district. A follow up meeting will instruct on canvassing methods and data gathering. An education meeting at court house will discuss a county wide summer literacy campaign and possible summer schools for adults with local speakers including Prof Murphey and others.

Pengin Montgomery Court House D. R. Murphey C. W. Daugette H. T. Persons Mies Patt B. King Mia Mah Polhill

Labor unions plan city council presentation

Signatures and Mr. Leyden as legal representative of several unions will present the matter to the city council at the next regular meeting.

Leyden

Sunday Schools Parade Preparations Rush Into June

Active preparations for a large Sunday school demonstration on the first Sunday in June are underway. Men’s classes plan to display school colors in a march, with organizers urging all church members and prospective Christians to enlist promptly. Committees on music, program, and parade are finalizing plans as time runs short.

Border smuggling probe targets Mexican consular backing

Agents of the justice department sweep border regions for a purported large scale arms smuggling ring tied to Mexican consuls. A raid on a Douglas Arizona house uncovered a wireless plant forty rifles and thousands of rounds of ammunition as authorities pursue planned disturbances by Mexican residents.

Fl Paso Department of Justice H. E B. Stone Mexico Douglas Aris

Shooting of Sergeant Furman At Juarez Raises Trust Concerns

Washington reports the shooting of Sergeant Furman by Mexican customs guards at Juarez, heightening suspicions over Mexico’s cooperation promises. Furman, known for sobriety, was seen by his company commander shortly before the incident. Details will emerge at the consul conference in El Paso, drawing keen State Department interest.

Washington Furman Juarez el Paso State Department

Will Talk About Hell at St Pauls Church

There will be a special service at St Pauls Church corner 14th Street and Leighton Avenue Saturday night at 7 30 o clock The subject will be Wil There Real Hell When Where and What Will It Be Will it be Eternal Torment The public is cordially invited.

St. Paul's 14Th Street Leighton Avenue

Train Collision Injures Three in Bristol Yards

In Bristol Tennessee on May 19 a Chattanooga Washington schedule train collided with a locomotive after airbrakes failed. Two colored men were injured and a woman passenger suffered gashes. Both locomotives were seriously damaged.

Bristol, Tenn Washington Bristol Yards

Stand All About It Now Time to Ask Those Who Do Know

A fragmented note hints at monitoring the Evening Str and seeking informed voices. The message mentions timing and awareness, urging attention to the Street or Str. context and questioning those with knowledge.

Germans Gain Hill 287 in Meuse Sector Amid Fresh Troop Push

Paris reports German capture of a small French position at Hill 287 after new divisions crossed the front. Attacks on Hill 204 and Avecourt Wood were repulsed amid desperate fighting as 40 000 fresh troops arrive to assault the Meuse lines. American-flagged En grosser sunk off Dye Island. three Americans aboard, under investigation.

Washington Patton la Rochelle France Paris State Department Engrosser Isle of Dye Charles Meyers John Carlson Terry Haynes Hill 287 French War Office Three Mile Front Avecourt Wood Meuse

Italians Repel Five Austrian Attacks in Ledro and Lagarina

Italian forces in southern Tyrol hold firm against Austrian offensives in the Ledro valley and Lagarina valley southwest of Trent. After heavy artillery, Austrians launched five assaults on Zegurat oria with fierce losses, all repulsed. In the Adamello area west of Trent, Italy expanded gains, and Emmanuel’s troops recaptured trenches near Monfalcone and along the Sarca river.

Tyrol Sre Ledro Trent Lagarina Rome Zeguatoria Adamello Sone Emmanuel Sarca River Monfalicone Gulf of Trieste

Submarine Sinks Two German Steamer Off Landsort

Allied submarines report a Russian submarine sinking two German steamships near Landsort in the Baltic. The Kolga bound for Stockholm and the Blanca were torpedoed yesterday afternoon. Kolga endured twenty minutes of shelling at 5 pm, with two crew members slightly injured.

Baltic London Reuter Stockholm Hamburg Landsort

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