Fronts Treated as Allies Gain in Multiple Theaters
London reports continued Entente pressure on Central Powers with strategic gains across western, eastern, and Italian fronts. French and British move on positions south of the Somme toward Barleux as German defenses consolidate. Italian forces press on the lower Isonzo while Russian advances threaten Austrian rear areas near Kolomea and Delatyn amid Balkans revival.
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London
Bave Somme
Somme
Barleux
Peronne
Tretino
Isonzo
Petrograd
Letchitzky
Carpathians
Imtl
Hungary
Kolomea-Stanislau-Lemberg
Delatyn
Bathmer
Mershal von Hindenburg
Marshal von Mackensen
Kovel
Volhynia
Baranovichi
Nicholas
Balkans
Greece
Rumania
Tropical storm smashes gulf coast into huge hurricane
Reports from Atlanta say the gulf coast storm has grown to a hurricane causing widespread damage. New Orleans wind 45 mph, Mobile and Pensacola cut off as lines fail. Rail washouts near Catherline and Pascagoula block tracks. trains diverted. Docks at Fort Morgan breached. Monterey ferrying 215 refugees reaches Havana after hurricane near Cuba.
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Atlanta
Gulf Coast
New Orleans
Mobile
Pensacola
Catherline
Pascagoula
Gulfport
Miss
Birmingham
Ala
Fort Morgan
Ward Line
Monterey
Havana
Vera Cruz
Tropical storm nears east Louisiana coast and Gulf warnings
The tropical storm moved rapidly across the Gulf and appears to be approaching the east Louisiana coast. Easterly gales have begun along the northwest Florida and Alabama coasts. Storm warnings are in effect from the Louisiana coast eastward to Carrabelle.
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Washington
Gulf
Vagal
Louisiana
Florida
Alabama
Carrabelie
Obituary: John H Barrett Dies at 68 in Brunswick
John H Barrett a local brick mason by trade died last night at 8 30 at his home 507 First avenue after a nine month illness He was 68 and survived by wife three daughters and two sons Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 4 at the residence Father Reis officiating Burial will follow in Palmetto cemetery with pallbearers R C Durney J E Mance W K E Evans A W Vandalley Groover Allen and J F Burns The surviving children are Anna Belle Maggie Mary Kline Jack and Mike Barrett
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John H. Barrett
First Avenue
Mr. Barrett
Brunswick
Father Reis
Palmetto Cemetery
R. C. Durney
J. E. Mance
W. KE. Evans
A. W. Vandalley
Groover Allen
J. F. Burns
Anna Belle
Maggie Barrett
Mary Kline
Jack Barrett
Mike Barrett
Carranza's reply to the U S note from Mexico Washington July 5
The full text of Mexico's note to Secretary Lansing urges pacific solutions, calls for withdrawal of American troops and frontier protection as key issues, and mentions mediation offers from several Latin American nations. It states willingness to pursue quick remedies and notes continued efforts to avoid new incidents and aggravation. It is signed by C Aguilar and E Arredondo.
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Washington
Lansing
Pacific
Ciudad Juarez
el Paso
Can
Mexico
United States
State Department
White House
Wilson
Carranza
Trevino
Aguilar
Kaiser Brothers proprietor visits Brunswick home town
Arnold Kaiser, Brunswick businessman and New York Kaiser Brothers head, is spending weeks here for business and to reconnect with friends. He praises Brunswick progress, shipbuilding, and local industries, says conditions rival larger cities, and backs Woodrow Wilson for president. He greets many friends during his stay.
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Arnold Kaiser
Kaiser Brothers
New York
Mr. Kaiser
Brunswick
Metropolis
Kaiser
Woodrow Wilson
Fifteen Hundred Spent Day Here on the Fourth
Brunswick and St Simons drew large Fourth of July crowds with trains from Nichols via A B A and from lines G C P and others. A special train delivered ten to twelve full coaches to the city before noon while many visitors toured Brunswick or visited St Simons for the holiday.
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Fifeen
Brunswick
St. Simons
Nichols
Coast Line
House Approves Athens Visit Invitation Pending Senate
July 5 report says the House passed a resolution accepting an invitation to visit Athens on July 12 to inspect the state institution, contingent on Senate concurrence. If approved, the delegation will proceed to Athens to review the facility and report back.
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Athens
Atlanta
House
Senate
New Cumberland Mail Route Restored After Discontinuation
After months of contention the Cumberland post office is back in operation and mail service from Brunswick to the island resumes today via the Emme line. The change followed a bid that reduced annual mail costs from 900 dollars, with T. L. Bunkley named postmaster and Leavy at Cumberland receiving notice from the second assistant postmaster general.
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Cumberland
Brunswick
Island
Walker
Smith
Hardwick
Post Office Department
Tt. L. Bunkley
Leavy
Cumberlad
Summer School Opens At Academy With 175 To 200 Pupils
The Summer school began yesterday at the academy building under Principal W. Raminez with an enrollment of about 175 to 200 pupils. The session, lasting a full month, aims to allow students to reach their desired grade before fall. Teachers include Miss Susie Gale, Miss Jane Macon, Miss Margaret Davie, Miss Annie O’Connor, and Miss Jot Williamson.
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W. Raminez
Susie Gale
Jane Macon
Margaret Davie
Annie O'Connor
Jot Williamson
Two Shots Fired In Street Clash Leaves Man In Jail
Ed Bailey, a local African American man, is jailed after a late night brick and shooting incident near Newcastle and Gloucester streets. Dock Owen, a chauffeur, is under bond to appear in police court Friday morning after firing a gun at Bailey, who was struck by bricks but not by the bullets. Police report Bailey attempted to create a false alibi, while Owen faces firearms discharge charges and the court will hear full details Friday.
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Ed Bailey
Dock Owen
Newcastle
Gloucester
Owen
Gloucester Street
Burial of infant Robert Watkins in Oak Grove Cemetery
The body of Robert Norman Watkins, son of Mrs Marcus B Watkins, who died in Jacksonville Monday, was brought here yesterday for burial. Services were held at the home of John Sumlin on Reynolds Street, followed by interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Robert Norman Watkins
Marcus B. Watkins
Jacksonville
John Sumlin
Reynolds Street
Oak Grove
Gale Raging Off Mobile Bay Ends With Fears of Beaching
The tug Mary Wittich reached Mobile at 10 30 PM from Fort Morgan reporting winds of 75 miles an hour at the entrance to Mobile Bay. A barge named Harry Moose and two schooners were dragging anchors. Despite tug efforts to hold them, there is fear they will be beached.
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Mobile
Ala
Mary Wittich
Fort Morgan
Mobile Bay
Gulf
Harry Moose
Georgia Legislature Passes Optometry Board Bill
Atlanta July 5 a bill creating a state board of Optometry was passed by the legislature. A second measure requiring cotton purchasers to take a receipt from sellers was also approved.
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Atlanta
a @ate board of Optometry
Mexico Pleads for Mediation to Avert War
The Mex ico de facto government delivered a note to the U S state department pledging peaceful adjustment and acceptance in principle of Latin American mediation. Carranza signs the missive, while officials say it signals a likely move away from war and urges reciprocal restraint from U S authorities.
Orders Issued For Camp Agkin Load Recruiters
Lieutenant W. J. Newman received late orders to move to Macon with his company and deploy a recruiting squad over the Southern to Macon. A later message reversed the command, delaying the move and raising questions after prior newspaper reports. Transportation issues prevented immediate departure.
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W. J. Newman
Jence
Macon
Lieut
Newman
Skirmish Near Corrilatos Amid Border War Mobilization
Reports from Chihuahua City and El Paso describe fighting near Corrilatos between Villa followers and de facto government troops. Carrancistas hold advantage in the skirmish, with details awaited. National Guard mobilization on both sides continues, with units in El Paso and northern Mexican cities drilled and equipped. Ambulance companies gain motor transport, and identification tags aid rapid burial and casualty processing.
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Chiauahua City
Mex
Francisco Villa
Corrilatos
Lentatio Ramos
Trevino
Ramos
el Paso
Tex
National Guard
Mexico
Chihuahuas City
Jiminez
Purral
Rosario
Torreon
Durango City
Carranzista
United States
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania Guard
Villa Ahumada
Germans Repulsed in Somme Area Night Attacks
London reports German assaults between the Ancre and Somme rivers were repulsed last night. German losses were heavy, and reports claimed orders to march to Macon came from Lieut. Harwell, who was believed to remain in command as telegrams bore his signature.
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London
Ancre
Somme
Macon
Lieut
Harwell
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