Camp McClellan transforms in hundred days
A wartime report details Camp McClellan’s rapid growth from a few farm buildings to a bustling city of thirty thousand. By day one hundred, a full base hospital, water and electric systems, baths, regimental infirmaries, and a new concrete bridge near Cane Creek stand complete with ongoing roadwork and additional construction under War Department orders.
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Meath
Steem
Soldier City
Camp McClellan
War Department
Washington
Cane Creek
Board of County
McClellan
Wage Rise Sought for Railroad Workers in Chicago Conference
Chicago reports the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors seek a 30 percent wage increase for all operating employees, excluding engineers and firemen under the Adamson law. Leaders warn they would prefer negotiation over a strike, and urge raises to offset wartime costs and allow for government parity with British bonuses.
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Chicago
W. G. Lee
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
United Press Today
United States
the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Order of
Congres
Lee
United Press
United States Steel Corporation
British Commission
Wilson
Forces Massed for Great Battle in Franco German Front
French analysis states Germany shifted troops from the eastern front to Italy and to France as the Anglo French offensives gain momentum. In the Battle of Flanders begun June 7, Germany reportedly lost 20 000 prisoners 500 machine guns and 100 cannons with heavy casualties. French positions claim an advance to heights commanding the plains of Ro Sourtrai.
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Germany
Riga
Austria
Italy
Aigne
Flanders
Ro Sourtrai
Pifench Commission
Soldiers Visit Birmingham on Birmingham Special Ride
At least 250 soldiers rode to Birmingham this afternoon for a Sunday visit in the Magic City aboard the Birmingham Special.
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Birmingham
Hirminghan
Agee to Lead Y M C A Work in District
Leaders from the Y M C A and allied figures plan to address extensive war work abroad. Francia W Sayre and A Harte will speak on establishing bases in allied armies and countering German propaganda. John Virgo and John R Moitt will outline international needs, with Sayre and Crossett already in France and Sayre connected to Wilson.
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Lewis A. Crossett
Sayre
France
John J. Virgo
London
England
John RK. Moitt
Root
Russia
Wilson
Army and Notre Dame Face East West Clash at West Point
Army meets Notre Dame at West Point in a watershed game as Elmer Oliphant leads the Army eleven against the famed Irish. Rutgers vs West Virginia in New Brunswick and Brown vs Syracuse headline the other top programs for the day. Notre Dame’s aerial attack is noted as a point of strength for the visitors.
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West Point
Army
Notre-Dame
Notre Dame
Rydzewski
Navy reports dozen men missing in vessel disaster
The Navy stated a dozen men are missing after a boat loss. Seaman Second Class George Melville Hidmardh Jr. is not listed with enlistment details. The department did not specify which bodies were recovered and believes all crew members were lost. Three bodies have been found with no trace of the boat or other occupants.
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Queé
Navy Department
Atlantic Ocean
George Melville Hidmardh, Jr
National Naval Volunteer
Department
Southern Trees Wanted for Building of Ships
Washington reports the government will deploy men to lumber mills and camps in the south to ensure every suitable tree is used for shipbuilding. Southern pines manufacturers pledge support to the Shipping Board, urging fast production while warning of possible embargoes. Officials are confident and will monitor yard outputs.
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Washington
Southern Pines
Shipping Board
Owever
Newport Naval Training Station Faces Maine Heavy Artillery Clash
New Haven Conn November 3 Newport Naval Training Station prepared for a top football clash with Maine Heavy Artillery at Yale Bowl Cupid Bldg. Yale’s star pupil coach says Newport compares well with nation’s best teams Veterans on both sides enhance the lineup Army-Navy game likely off this year as Boston College to face Army on November 24 Coach Folwell reshuffles Penn backfield replacing Light and shifts Cook to guard Bell returns at quarterback after month of injuries.
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New Haven
Conn
Newport Naval Training Station
Maine Heavy Artillery
Philadelphia
Folwell
Pennsylvania
LaPayette
Light
Dartmouth
Cook
Clear
Bell
Army and Navy Meet at Harvard Stadium in Boston
Army and Navy clash on the gridiron at Harvard stadium today. The Army eleven gathers top former college players now in service, assembled by Leo Leary of the Navy to form a strong squad.
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Army and Navy
Boston
Mass
Harvard Stadium
Army
Army Eleven
Leo Leary
Navy
Cantonment Maps Found In Birmingham Arrest
Birmingham authorities seized maps of thirty two cantonments and numerous forts from Harvey Dickson after a burglary arrest. Detectives say Mekson claimed Robert Dallem gave him the maps while Dallem denied knowledge but allegedly admitted a partnership with Dickson.
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Birmingham
Ala
Harvey Dickson
Mekson
Robert Dallem
Daleed
W. RB. Gersertie
Dickson
Winter lotion issue reaches Blue and Gray division camp
Soldiers in the Blue and Gray division will receive winter lotions by mid next week. Stores will be placed in bath houses and hot water connections installed once equipment is secured.
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Winder
Innei
Germany expands aviation output and new bombers
Germany accelerates aircraft production by converting factories to airplanes and hydroplanes, expanding plants in Berlin and other cities, taking over the Bersina piano factory in Schearin, and ordering 250 Argus motors from Zurich. New designs include a 200 horsepower monoplane and a twin-engine bomber with 1700 pounds of bombs, while pilots are recruited with special offers.
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Hnce
Berlin
Cologne
Altanna
Johannestal
Pottsdam
Charlottenberg
Dresden
Spandau
Fokker
Germany
Bersina
Schearin
Argus
Radorneskserbac
Zurich
Italy Eyes U S Declaring War on Austria
Rome reports Italy expects the United States to declare war on Austria as part of allied cooperation. The scene in Rome centers on diplomacy with Ambassador Thomas Nelson Page in talks with Foreign Minister Sonnino and other officials. Public gratitude grows over American aid including a vast loan and diverted shipping for Italy.
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Tohn H. Hearley
United Press
Rome
Italy
Ameriea
Austria
Thomas Nelson Page
Sonnino
America
Har
Editorial Banner Against Austria Sparks War Talk
In forceful editorials today the Popolo d’Italia strips as a republic of democracy. President Wilson cannot delay action or alarm the republic of tyranny and the vassals of autocracy declare the nation ready for decisive measures.
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Austria
Republic
Wilson
Almet
Government Homes for Munition Workers
Government homes for munition workers will require £160,060,000 American operation of Labor officials stated in a letter to President Wilson urging aid. A committee is expected to be appointed to solve the problem. Employers may invest dollar for dollar with the government for permanent houses bought on installments. Some cities offer land security to prevent government loss. Housing shortages disrupt war output as skilled men are forced to seek housing on triple shifts.
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Washington
Wilson
Confell
German Suspect Held in El Paso
Ernest Losendorff, a German subject, was arrested in El Paso by order of the department of justice while attempting to cross from Juarez. He allegedly carried messages from the United States to German diplomats in Mexico and admitted conveying messages from German Minister von Eckhart in Mexico City to German consul Goeldner in Chihuahua City.
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el Paso
Tex
Ernest Losendorff
Department of Justice
Juares
United States
Mexico
Losendérfé
Aaid
von Eckhart
Mexico City
Goeldner
Chihuahua City
Military wedding at vice regal Hod Ott
In Capeda the first vice regal wedding was held at the old Vic gal home. Lovica Emma Cavendish married Apgia Mackintoss, Royal Guarda. Lady Cavendish is the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of rorehire. About 1200 guests from every province attended.
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Capeda
Vicgal
Lovica Emma Cavendish
Mackintoss
Royal Guarda
Cavendish
Rorehire
Private Williams Pleased with Camp Life at McClellan
Private Edward Williams of Battery K E 1st Virginia will be assigned to duties at the Evening Star office on Saturday. He previously served with the Virginia Pier in Norfolk and is a member of the camp near McClellan, expressing satisfaction with his surroundings.
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Edward Williams
Evening Star
Williams
Virginia Pier
Norfolk
Camp
McClellan
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Agee
Y.M.C.A
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J. J. Barrett
Houston
Labor Department
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Boston College
Remington Typewriter
A. J. Hitchcock
P. O
Anniston Hotel
Private Williams Plears
Sloan's Beebeee Tow
Sullal Rock
Buffalo Rock Company
Anniston
Garden Theatre
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