Kaiser's War Council Orders Archduke and Panzer Dismissed
From Rome and Petrograd reports dated July 13 German and Austro-Hungarian forces clash along the Stokhod in Galicia and Volhynia. Archduke Frederick and Gen. Von Panzer are removed from command for Galicia defeats while Brusiloff presses to breach the German front and Kovel's fate appears doomed.
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Infant Paralysis Toll Rises in New York City Area
In New York 17 follows 24 cases of infant paralysis worsening with 18 deaths reported in a Brooklyn section. Officials note rising incidence as health measures tighten and hospitals brace for further cases.
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Officials Quell Panic Over Infantile Paralysis Epidemic
New York officials reported 24 deaths from infantile paralysis in the last 24 hours, up seven from prior days, with 18 in Brooklyn. City leaders urged calm to quell fear and prevent panic as blocks of tenements were deserted and property losses feared.
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Public Health Bureau Heads to Aid New York in Paraly sis Fight
Washington July 13 All red tape was cut to mobilize the Bureau of Public Health with its facilities to aid the New York department in the fight against infantile paralysis. Under Surgeon General Victor Blue Assistant Surgeon General Dr Rucker has set aside other work to assist in the campaign. We are in this fight to a finish.
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Madison county appoints farmers to probate judge and sheriff posts
Governor Henderson named Archie McDonald a farmer as probate judge and John Lowe a liveryman as sheriff to replace the late Judge Lawler and Robt Phillips who died by suicide. Senator Green says the choice aims for non factional, capable officials, rejecting Senator Johnston's son for the posts.
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Montgomery
Tom Jones
Hd Johnston
United States
Wilson Demands Loyalty From Hyphenates in America
President Wilson told a national naturalization convention that hyphenated Americans must be loyal to the United States regardless of their preferences. He condemned political activity by organizations of new Americans as incompatible with loyalty while addressing the crowd in Washington.
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Villa proclaims Mexican dictatorship amid growing force
El Paso reports Francisco Villa boasting he will rule Mexico within 30 days with a victorious army behind him. Carranza government faces defections as Villa raids and gains between 5 000 and 8 000 fighters, with 3 000 Yaqui Indians en route to join. US officials cite Trevino’s rebellion and arrests of ex Villa allies as evidence of internal strife and treason shaping the conflict.
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Pershing Doubtful of Keeping Line Intact
General Pershing reported he may have to shorten the line of communication to the United States due to expected heavy rains. He would decide in two days the best course of action while noting improving relations between Americans and Mexicans.
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Guntersville Advises Consolidation Over Renaming
The Guntersville Advertiser argues for merging Decatur and New Decatur by adopting a single name. It questions renaming New Decatur Canton and urges residents to consider declaring one Decatur to aid consolidation.
Selma Flood Threat Grows as River Rises
Selma residents flee to safety as the river climbs 12 inches in 12 hours and Georgia rains threaten a repeat of the 1886 disaster. A relief boat from Alabama distributed 500 pounds of meat downstream. At 7 am the level stood 54.1 feet and may reach 55 feet by night.
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Alabama
Local Rainstorm Deluges Clanton Area Officials Say
Heavy rain on Wednesday appears to have been a localized storm confined to Coosa and Chilton counties with reports confirming the pattern of showers in nearby districts.
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Alabama State Bar Convention Opens at Masonic Theatre
Lawyers from Alabama and national speakers gather for the Alabama State Bar association convention at the Masonic theatre. President Chas. S. McDowell Jr of Montgomery will open at 10 tomorrow morning and deliver the annual address to the members.
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Newton D. Baker to Speak on Foundations of Law
Noon announcement notes Secretary of War Newton D. Baker may address the Decatur bar on the topic The Foundations of Law Municipal and International if he cannot send word tonight. The Friday program includes treasurer and committee reports and papers on Political Judiciar ies and Workmen's Compensation Acts with multiple chairmen and speakers listed.
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W. W. Whiteside
Public committees named to press Decatur New Decatur merger
Two committees on consolidation announced in Decatur Willliamson and Patterson heads named with ten members total to negotiate a single city plan The joint panel aims for daily sessions until an agreement is reached and a public plan will follow The merger seeks one city name and census population around 25 000 by 1920
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Alabama
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Tennessee Valley
Heat Wave Proves Deadly as River Rises to Twenty Feet
New York reports eight heat deaths with temperatures in the 80s and a rising river. Boston records five heat deaths as New England endures another sizzler. Rivermen fear the river will reach nineteen and a half to twenty feet, threatening crops and causing substantial losses on higher ground.
Two Deaths and Prostrations Reported in Rochester
Rochester report lists two deaths and three prostrations for the day as heat continues to take its toll. Temperature reached 87 degrees this morning, with observers noting humidity adding to the discomfort.
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Heat Claims Seven More As City Sees 10 Deaths
In Detroit during the past 24 hours three children and three adults died from heat, bringing two day total to ten. Prostrations numbered in the hundreds with a factory reporting 132. At 11 a.m. the temperature stood at 84 degrees.
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Heat Wave Claims Two More in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports two additional deaths from the heat wave, bringing the total fatalities to seven since the hot spell began.
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Alabama Roads Reduce Rates on Peanut Oils
The Alabama Public Service Commission announced that all railroads operating in Alabama would apply the same interstate commodity rates for peanut oil bean oil mixed seeds and related products as those in force for cotton seed meal and other cotton seed products.
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Montgomery
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Alabama
Militia Riot Destroys Fruit Stands in Kansas City
Kansas City Missouri July 13 reports say over 100 militiamen from the Eighth Massachusetts National Guard wrecked fruit stands along the main street near Union Station. Owners called police, officers drew revolvers amid threats, and Capt Porter B. Chase promised proprietors relief via a bill of complaint. The train moved on toward the border hours later.
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Second Georgia goes infantry ordered to border Monday
Macon dispatch reports the Second regiment Georgia infantry has been ordered to proceed to the border on Monday. The move follows recent frontier tensions and involves transport by rail to the border region.
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