State Bar Opens 39th Session With Reform Proposals
The thirty-ninth annual Alabama State Bar session opened with President Chas. H. McDowell Jr. presiding at the Masonic theatre. Delegates filled the hall as new members were elected, and McDowell urged caution on judicial elections while noting recent court consolidation and ethics discussions.
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Alabama State Bar Association
Chas. H. McDowell
Montgomery
J. J. Cornish
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Masonic Theatre
J. M. Foster
H. R. Galson
Wetumpka
Ino
J. Pratt
Ashland
R. Alston Jones
Ed. Betts
Huntsville
Douglas Taylor
C. D. Ritter
Birmingham
N. D. Denson
Opelika
Asa E. Stratton
H. D. Clanton
Eufaula
T. D. Samford
Wm. E. Skeggs
The
Decaturs
Leon G. Brooks
Brewton
Lawrence T. Gerald
Clanton
H. L. Smith
Tuscaloosa
W. W. Hundley
Greenbrier
A. J. Harris
Geo. A. Nelson
Henry J. Martin
J. M. Kilpatrick
Cullman
Frank Damuca
Jto. A. Almon
York
Jno
D. McQueen
R. R. Cocke
R. Sample
Hartselle
T. W. Wert
Borden Burr
G. 0. Chenault
H. P. Heflin
McDowell
North Alabama
Chancery Court
Jnc. C. Anderson
Supreme Court
Jos. W. Bailey
Texas
Brandeis
Initial Consolidation Conference Held for Decatur and New Decatur
The joint committee from Decatur and New Decatur met at the YMCA to discuss terms for town consolidation. All ten members attended. J H Calvin was named chairman and Henry Davis secretary. Progress was reported as harmonious with plans for a second meeting in Decatur tonight.
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Decatur
New Decatur
J. H. Calvin
Henry Davis
Old Treaty 1510 Plays Part in U-Boat Affair
The Deutsch land visits in Baltimore prompt unofficial talks on an old treaty that would restrict boarding merchant ships to officials of one country. Officials doubt Germany will raise the issue. Capt Hughes and Naval Constructor Howard inspected the Deutschland to classify it as merchant or warship, with naval officers leaving once decision favored merchantman. The state department’s ruling on the vessel’s status was expected to be released today.
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Decatur
State Department
Deutschland to dash for Germany tomorrow night
Baltimore reports the Deutschland will depart for Germany tomorrow night with extra crew loading nickel and rubber cargo. A rumor it will first stop at Norfolk to load more cargo was denied by local observers.
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Norfolk
Infant paralysis reported near Decatur with two cases
Two cases of infantile paralysis were noted in the Decatur area, one infant and one four year old child in western New Decatur. Local doctors said no epidemic risk if sanitation is observed, while county and city health officers reported no formal cases in their jurisdictions. Another case reportedly developed at Flint.
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Decaturs
New Decatur
M. W. Murray
Frank P. Petty
Flint
New Mexico Guardsmen Stranded After Rejection for Service
About 300 New Mexico National Guardsmen are stranded at Camp Douglas with no funds to return home after failing rigid Army physicals. Many are from distant states. They were told today they would not receive transport or back wages. Protests have been sent to Washington from across the state.
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International News Service
Douglas
New Mexico
Washington
Trevino’s Stand Threatens Carranza United States Ties
El Paso reports Gen. Jacinto Trevino, anti American, orders shipments to Pershing halted by Juarez authorities. Trevino commands about 30 000 troops in Chihuahua and has won the loyalty of several commanders including Villa, signaling a potential break with Carranza Obregon and a shift in Mexican policy toward the United States.
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Trevino
Pershing
United States
Carranza
Chihuahua
Villa
Treasury of Gen Trevino Revolt Rumor Denied by Consuls
Washington reports from the state department say consuls along the border deny a circulating claim that Gen. Trevino planned to revolt against Carranza and align with Villa. The officials indicate no credible evidence supports the rumor.
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Washington
State Department
Trevino
Carranza
Villa
Villa ultimatum to take Chihuahua City
Pancho Villa has sent an ultimatum to Gen. Trevino demanding the surrender of Chihuahua City. If refused, Villa threatens to lay siege and execute its officers.
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el Paso
Pancho Villa
Trevino
Chihuahua City
Officials deny Mexican revolt rumors involving Trevino
War department officials rejected unofficial border reports that General Trevino plans a new revolt aided by Villa. They said General Pershing would have reported any chance of truth. The cabinet discussed the Mexican situation and decided to wait official word before acting.
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Washington
War Department
Gen. Trevino
Villa
Pershing
Trevino
Carranza
Juarez commander overrules Trevino order on supplies
El Paso July 14 Gen Gondeles after conference with Gen Bell set aside Gen Trevino's order preventing supply shipments to the Pershing expedition. The train of foodstuffs, held here 24 hours, departed this afternoon.
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International News Service
el Paso
Bell
Gondeles
Juarez
Trevino
Pershing
Cotton consumption for June shows increase in 1916
Census bureau report shows cotton consumed in June 1916 at 570,466 running bales versus 514,655 in 1915. State consumption totaled 15,852 bales in 1916 and 273,913 in 1915. Exported June figures were 52,922 bales in 1916 and 13,065 in 1915. Linters data not provided.
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International News Service
Washington
Census Bureau
British Break Second German Line on Somme Front
London reports a four mile wide breakthrough as British forces pierced German second-line defenses on the Somme front after a day of intense bombardment. The action northwest of Mametz Wood near Combles threatens key Bray Bapaume and Albert Bapaume routes. no infantry fighting reported by Paris for Verdun or Somme.
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London
Somme
War Office
Mametz Wood
Combles
Bray- Bapaume
Albert-Bapaume
Paris
Verdun
French War Office
Adrenalin Claim Calms Plague Panic in Newport
Dr. S. J. Meltzer of the Rockefeller Institute announced that Adrenalin is highly curative for infantile paralysis. The statement eased panic in the metropolitan district as doctors asked if there is enough Adrenalin on hand to cope with the situation.
Charleston Hit by High Wind and Much Damage
Charleston, South Carolina endures a severe hurricane strike causing extensive property damage and power outages across the town as residents assess losses and authorities respond.
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Charleston
South Carolina
Two Lives Lost in Savannah Storm Toll
Meagra reports from Charleston indicate a late night and early morning storm caused 50 000 to 100 000 dollars in damage. The city’s street car telephone and lighting systems were knocked out and several houses roofed. Notable damage occurred on Sullivan’s Island and the Isle of Palms with Tybee Island cottages affected. A negro fisherman was blown to sea and drowned. Some smaller coastal towns remained unheard from.
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Tybee Island
Savannah
New York Reports 160 Infantile Paralysis Cases
Greater New York recorded 160 new infantile paralysis cases and 31 deaths in the latest health department report covering the 24 hours ending at 9 a.m. Today the figures reflect the recent surge in polio activity across the city.
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International News Service
New York
Greater
Health Department Today
Outbreak in Tennessee Spurs Quick Health Response
Infantile paralysis spreads in Western Tennessee with two deaths in Alamo and twelve new cases in the past day. Health authorities report 15 cases in Dyer county, seven in Crockett, six in Gibson, and four in Lauderdale, prompting an appeal to Dr. H. H. Shoulders to deploy physicians.
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Memphis
Tennessee
Alamo
Health Board
Dyer County
Crockett
Gibson
Lauderdale
H. H. Shoulders
State Board of Health
Infantile paralysis case reported in Augusta
Augusta dispatch notes one infant in the city has developed infantile paralysis. The brief item records the illness without further details on treatment or outcome.
Two Men Killed As Charleston Flooding Ravages Waterfront
Meagre Charleston dispatches report two men killed and extensive flooding along the waterfront last night. Water remains high, hampering relief efforts and signaling severe damage to the coast.
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International News Service
Augusta
Charleston
Inland Storm Sweeps East, Damages Crops and Property
Sweeping inland from the coast the storm did great damage to crops and property across the eastern section. Railroad disruption occurred as trees blocked tracks and loaded freight cars were used to hold down the rails.
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Columbia
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