I Die For My Country Last Words Of Casement At Gallows
London August 1 Roger Casement former British knight and consul was hanged at Pentonville for high treason after conspiring to instigate rebellion in Ireland with German aid. He met death with calm courage and reportedly uttered I die for my country as priests gave last rites and a small group of Irish onlookers prayed nearby.
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London
Roger Casement
Pentonville
Ireland
Casement
Ellis
Torm
Casement Execution After Mercy Appeals Fail
The report notes failed mercy appeals for Roger Casement with Britain and the United States involved. It describes Senate resistance, precautionary actions by prison officials, and Casement’s calm demeanor before his death. It also covers his Catholic conversion and last communion as authorities prepared the execution cell.
Petition circulates to aid Symms Manning held on forgery charge
Brunswick residents sign a petition to Virginia court calling Symms Manning an unimpeachable character and seeking bond reduction from 1000 to 200. Manning, held in Prince George county Virginia on a forgery charge, was arrested after a broker and a defrauded check led to the case. The petition, signed by over 125 local citizens, will be presented August 15 by attorney R W Durden who seeks to prove his client’s integrity.
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Symms Manning
Virginia
R. W .Durden
Vidalia
Dupont Powder Company
Manning
Durden
Glynn County
Ereby
Prince George County
Allied successes on Somme overshadow Verdun action
London reports French advances along a three mile Meuse front east of Verdun with trenches and supports captured. Paris notes ground held after German counterattacks. 1,100 Germans reported captured on the east bank since August. German efforts to regain Monace farm and Hemwood positions failed. Zeppelin raids over eastern and southeastern counties damage unclear.
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London
Somme
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Meuse
Paris
Fleury
Monaco Farm
Hemwood
Estrees
England
Georgia House approves abolishing solicitor fees in circuits
In Atlanta on August 3 the Georgia House passed a constitutional amendment allowing the General Assembly to abolish solicitor-general fees in any judicial circuit and to pay solicitors on a salary basis. Representative Wohlwender led the drive, noting prior opposition and exposing high earnings, including one solicitor-general earning $22,000. The measure heads to the Senate, while Washington news reports conference wrangles over an army appropriation bill.
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House of Representatives
General Assembly
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Wohlwender
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House
Deutschland Submarine Returns After Atlantic Journey
The German merchant submarine Deutschland and an allied escort left the Virginia Capes area last night and submerged to head toward the Atlantic. Capt. Koenig and crew reportedly saluted America from the deck, while a U S torpedo destroyer sighted the submersible during its voyage from Baltimore to the capes.
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Hinsch
Baptist Pastor Not Gallied Yet
Nothing definite has been done to appoint a pastor for the First Baptist church after Dr. Roberts resigned to serve in College Park Georgia. The deacons say several qualified ministers are under consideration, but no call or tangible action has been taken to fill the pulpit yet.
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Roberts
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College Park
Board of Deacons
Paving Project to Start on Brunswick Area Mile
A tarvia paving contract has been let for about a mile of Brunswick including Out Glynn and Gloucester avenues to Lanier's Bathing House. Work will begin once materials arrive. shells currently used as road surface will be bound with tarvia resembling asphalt.
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Glynn
Gloucester
Lanier
Georgia House opposes sale of Western and Atlantic railroad
The Georgia House overwhelmingly disapproved a bill to sell the Western and Atlantic railroad. The measure would require a constitutional amendment and voter approval before any sale. Lawmakers blamed private interests in the Louisville and Nashville system and insisted the sale terms gain public assent.
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House of Representaives
Western & Atantic Railroad
Georgia
Wetern & Atlantic Committee
Western & Atlntic Railroad
Oulyville & Nashville Railroad
Transit Strike Likely As Traction Firms Unite
New York on August 3 reports indicate an imminent general transit strike. Traction company heads are reportedly united to refuse union recognition and higher pay, while the companies plan to bring thousands of strikebreakers from eastern cities. Strikers are organizing rapidly.
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New York
United Jin
Progressives Meet in Indianapolis on Hughes Endorsement
Progressives from many states gather in Indianapolis to protest the national committee backing of Hughes for president. They discuss reassembling or reconstituting the convention to nominate a ticket with Parker, while some oppose both options due to lack of a ready candidate.
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Indianapolis
Ind
National Committee
Hughes
Roosevelt
Parker
Savannah Recall Bill Sparks Senate Clash and Knife Attack
In Atlanta the Savannah Recall bill battles in the Senate with a 22 to 17 vote to table. Felder, a former Anti Prohibition leader, is attacked outside the Kimball House by Grase Was on, the House doorkeeper, after the session. Felder survives with serious wounds as investigations note threats and a disputed past.
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Thomas B.elcher
Anti- Saloon League of
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House of Representatives
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Stubbs
Kimball House
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Thomas B. Felder
Arnold
Clay County
Tom
Elder
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Thomas WB
Fe. Way
Uton
Law ‘Rence
Loan Board Chosen by Senate Nominees Named
The senate confirmed unanimously the nomination of Charles F. Lobdell of Great Bend Kansas George W Norris of Philadelphia W S Smith of Sioux City Iowa and Herbert Quick of Berkeley Springs Virginia as members of the new farm loan board with no opposition.
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Washington
Senate Today
Charles FE. Lobdell
Great Bend
Kas
George W. Norris
Philadelphia
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