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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1914
Page
1
Reports from London describe formal declaration of war between England and the Ottoman Empire. The piece notes a expected great naval battle in the Pacific and cites other world tensions alongside domestic comments.
In Montgomery an injunction blocks the Postal Telegraph Co from operating a local intra city message service until it pays the annual city license. Officials enforced the order after determining the company failed to meet licensing requirements. The action pauses operations within the capital until compliance is achieved.
Raymond Pentecost, a patient at the Alabama Insane Hospital, was run over and killed in Tuscaloosa as he walked with nurse R. J. Stiffliemeyer near the University. Pentecost broke from the nurse and hurled himself onto the engine to shield others.
Judge Gaston Gunter of the city court issued a $125 injunction effective in five days unless the United States court allows removal of the proceedings from state courts. The judge refused removal to federal court, ruling the case must stay in state courts unless higher authority orders otherwise. The company claims a right to transfer under laws of another state, with wider stakes if victory prompts refusal to pay city licenses elsewhere.
Boston November 5 former Secretary of the Navy George von L Meyer urged building more battle ships to strengthen defense. He asserted battleships are cheaper than wars and warned that lack of defense invites invasion. He called for four battleships a year along with their auxiliaries noting only ten first class battleships exist, eighteen including those under construction.
The First district Sunday school convention is scheduled for November 4 1914 at White Gap Baptist Church. Events begin at 10 o'clock with Sunday school and song service followed by talks by W R Hightower John R Nisbet O B Myrick and Dr Ross Currier. Attendees include Jacksonville White Gap Four Mile Antioch Weaver Cedar Spring and Walnut Grove churches led by President C A J Hollingsworth.
Seattle reports unofficial returns show Prohibitionists carrying Washington state in the election as results come in from across the region.
The North Alabama Conference Brotherhood elected Kr. FW. Brandon, pastor of First Methodist, president for four years at Sylacauga. Bishop J. H. McCoy attended, and the conference discussed construction for a Washington church costing about 300000. The forty fifth session opened with 215 clerical members and 20 laymen.
Deputy Harmon arrested Charles Lett near Weaver on a warrant served before Justice C. D. Cryer charging assault and battery. Lett posted $200 bond and was released promptly.
New York Nov 5 Mrs Arthur M Dodge president of the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage plans a wide campaign against the votes for women movement next year States where suffrage gains are strongest will host unusually vigorous campaigns as part of the effort.
The patronesses of the charity ball will meet tomorrow at 4 20 PM in the AlaYenmrt Hotel parlor to finalize plans for the event. They urge all ladies to attend and lend support to ensure a successful ball benefiting distressed families in the city. Offers of tickets have already been strong.
William Rockefeller appeared before Judge Foster and pleaded not guilty to the New Haven indictment. He was released on a five thousand dollar bail.
Reports from New York and London describe German setbacks near Paris, the death of General von Kluck claims, and German naval losses including the Yercke and Koenigsburg. Britain declares war on Turkey as Pacific naval battles loom with German and Japanese fleets moving toward American waters.
London officials declare Pingthleend has annexed the Island of Cygeetes in a formal announcement. The move expands Pingthleend territory and shifts regional boundaries amid diplomatic attention.
Petrograd reports a southern German column retreating from Poland was overtaken below Kielhe and completely defeated as Nussians capture 15,000 troops and secure the pursuit.
Lettie Holsambeck two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Holsambeck of Dogwood near Wilton was run over and killed by the Southern Railway train from Birmingham to Selma this morning at 9 o'clock. The child, playing near the track, stepped from behind bushes and was struck before engineer McDonald could stop.
Atlanta readers learn that despite Congress failing to pass key relief for the Southern cotton situation Senator Hoke Smith has returned to Atlanta optimistic about improvements ahead. The report notes his confidence and mentions Benith's lone effort.
Georgia papers hail his gameness in a political battle. The Ton editor notes Hoke Smith earned a national reputation as a fighter. Washington reports the high seas reopening to cotton shipments and ships carrying cotton to Europe may soon depart from New Orleans and Savannah.
The Russian admiralty announces that the Turkish fleet has been forced out of the Black Sea and now seeks shelter in the Bosphorus. The statement suggests Turkey is dismayed by the rapid progress of Russia's military campaign.
German forces strengthen the center and prepare a major push in the Channel operations. Allied observers monitor intensified troop movements and resupply efforts amid the ongoing battle lines.
Berlin reports the allies site has been pierced and asserts steady German progress from Yprea to the Vosges, with ongoing advances in the area.
The general staff announced a Russian victory with forces attacking near Ardost causing a Turkish retreat and desertion of wounded. Russians seized food supplies and captured Khorasan Diyadin and Bayazio after sharp fights and strong resistance, taking supplies and prisoners.
Berlin reports indicate German forces advance toward the French coast is gradual due to strong enemy resistance. Russian claims of capturing fifteen thousand prisoners are denied.
An official statement issued at 2 PM reports Allied forces advancing east of Dixmude along the right bank of the Yser and making notable progress between Labasee and the Somme river. It says withdrawals have not occurred and German attacks have been repulsed.
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