Prohibition Ticket Fights Narrow to Suizer Hanly
Delegates arrive for the prohibition national convention as William Suizer of New York and J Frank Hanly of Indiana emerge as main rivals for the presidential nomination. Ex Governor Foss of Massachusetts withdraws. Fusion talks with Col John M Parker’s progressives stall awaiting a mediator. Only Col J M Ingersoll from Idaho is noted among progressives present.
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William Suizer
New York
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Foss
Massachusetts
Tife
John M. Parker
Prp
Col. Parker
Virgil G.hinshaw
Prohibition National Committee
Col
J. M. Ingersoll
Idaho
Linters consumed rise in June as census data shows gains
Washington reports from the census bureau show linters consumed in June 1916 at 68,098 bales, up from 63,093 bales in 1915. For the 11 months ending June 30, consumption reached 847 bales in 1916 versus 362,985 in 1915.
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International News Service
Washington
Census Bureau Today
Flood Loss In East Regede Reaches Twenty Million
Flood waters in East Regede cause estimated losses near twenty million dollars. Heavy rain earlier today was followed by clear sunshine, aiding initial recovery efforts. Local authorities assess infrastructure damage and appeal for aid.
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East
Tragedy as Two Children Found In Flooded Arms
Rain and floodwaters sweep rivers higher across the mountains near Raleigh. A score of lives lost and millions in damage reported as several bodies wash ashore in lowlands. A boy and girl were found clasped in each other’s arms among the victims. Power plants shut and now reopening as floods recede.
Remarkable East Tennessee Flood Destroys Millions in Knoxville Area
In Knoxville Tennessee on July 18 heavy tides caused over two million dollars in property damage. The Tennessee River rose to 254 feet after near record low water Sunday morning and worsened throughout the day. Continued details are on Page Four.
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Knoxville
Tenn
East Tennessee
Tennessee
Sir Roger Casement Appeal Is Dismissed
London July 18 The criminal court of appeals dismissed the appeal of Sir Roger Casement from his high treason conviction. Alexander Sullivan led the defense citing ancient law as support but the court rejected the points. Justices Darling Bray Scrutton Lawrence and Atkin presided.
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Roger Casement
International News Service
London
Sir Roger Casement
Criminal Court of Appeals Todayy
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Sullivan
Justice Darling
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West Side Gun Battle Ends in Dynamite Ruins
Chicago July 18 A pitched gun battle on the west side involving 150 policemen and an armed negro and his wife ended when police dynamited the building three times as the pair were trapped. The woman was killed and the man died by a shot through the head as the ruin collapsed. The event followed the Haymarket riots era.
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International News Service
Chicago
West Side
Déan
Wood Denies Shortage of Soldiers' Food at Alabama Camp
Gen. Leonard Wood, commander of the department of the east, told Congressman E. B. Almon of Alabama that reports of a food shortage for the national guard in the Alabama mobilization camp are unfounded.
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Wood
Almon
International News Service
Washington
Leonard Wood
Department of the East
E. B. Almon
Alabama
Abram I Elkus Nominated U S Ambassador to Turkey
Washington on July 18 The nomination of Abram I Elkus to be ambassador to Turkey to succeed Henry M Morganthau was sent to the Senate this afternoon.
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Abram I. Elkus
Ambasador
Turkey
Henry M. Morganthau
Louisiana Sheriff Killed in Ambush Near Opelousas
Marion L. Swords longtime St Landry parish sheriff and Democratic figure was killed in an ambush near Opelousas as he and two Black aides tried to capture fugitive Helaire Carriere. Deputy Charles Chachare was unharmed. Carriere escaped.
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Opelousas
Marion L. Swords
St. Landry Parish
Demo
Helaire Corriere
Charles Chachare
Carriere
Swords
Mallet
Sheriff Swords
Speake and Moebes Announce Big Sale
Speake and Moebes launch a big store sale offering rare money saving opportunities. The dealer group promotes truthful advertising and guarantees all sale items meet their stated descriptions. The firm is known for fresh, complete merchandise lines and modern fashions at fair prices.
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Speake & Moebes
Speake &Moebes
Infantile paralysis cases surge amid epidemic in New York
New York reports a sharp rise in infantile paralysis with 121 new cases and 26 deaths today, elevating totals to 2175 cases and 426 deaths. Brooklyn again records the greatest ravages as health officials note the crisis continues.
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Health Department
Brooklyn
Horton Leases Hotel Pinehurst
T. B. Horton has leased Hotel Pinehurst in Laurel Mississippi for fifteen years and will take charge around August 1. The hotel is regarded as among the best in Mississippi and its reputation will be maintained under Horton who is deemed a leading hotelman in Alabama. Horton will also continue running the Echols hotel.
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T. B. Horton
Pinehurst
Laurel
Miss
Mississippi
Horton
Alabama
Echols
Boy Scouts Plan Summer Camp At Decatur Meeting
The Boy Scouts meet at Decatur city hall at 7 30 tonight to complete arrangements for the annual summer camp. They will march to Wilhite near Vinemont next Monday and seek names of all who expect to participate in the outing.
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Boy Scouts
Decatur City Hall
Wilhite
Vinemont
President 15 Pat for Labor Laws Sparks Senate Clash
Washington reports an imminent adjournment plan and a rift between President Wilson and much of his party over the federal child labor and workmen’s compensation bills. Senate Democrats favor compensation. the child labor bill faces Southern opposition, threatening to derail early adjournment.
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Gram
Congress
Renewal of U-Boat Campaign Worries the United States
Washington reports that unofficial messages indicate Germany may resume unrestricted submarine warfare against enemy merchant ships. Officials have asked Ambassador Gerard in Berlin to relay any information he can obtain to Washington.
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International News Service
Washington
Germany
State Department
Gerard
Berlin
Scarbrough Wins in Anniston Mayoral Primary
Complete returns from yesterday's primary show Dr. L. L. Scarbrough nominated for mayor over incumbent Dr. J. L. Wikle and State Senator C. D. Cline. John Williams named president of the city council. alderman nominees listed for all five wards.
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International News Service
Anniston
L. L. Scarbrough
J. L. Wikle
C. D. Cline
John Williams
J. S. Booser
L. M._ Hollingsworth
G. F. Hamilton
A. F. Snider
J. T. Henry
G. J. Settles
Shaler Howser
B. R. Sawyer
Cy Wigley
Harry Powell
Garrison 15 Attacked as Villa Raids Near Border
Pancho Villa’s advance guard rides north of Chihuahua City about 150 miles from the U S border. Gen Trevino admits Villistas broke through and cannot stop them. Dispatch from Boquillas reports a Villa force attacked and wiped out a Carranza garrison within 20 miles of the line.
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Tas
Boquillas
Big Bend
Villiastas
Carranza
Thousands of Guardsmen on Border Amid War Mobilization
San Antonio reports that ninety eight thousand state troops are on the border or en route by train. Gen Funston states troops come from 38 states with ten not yet represented. No troops from Ohio Alabama Tennessee Louisiana Mississippi Florida North Dakota South Dakota and Oklahoma.
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International News Service
San Antonio
Funston
Ohio
Alabama
Tennessee
Louisiana
Mississippi
Florida
North Dakota
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Austro German retreat on eastern front reported
London reports a general retreat of Austro German forces has begun on the eastern front. Paris notes heavy German reinforcement and renewed assaults south of the Somme with the Blaches to Maisonette line contested and French artillery holding Hill No 97.
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Blaches
Maisonette
Blaches-Maisonette
Peronne
Russians Break Through Carpathians and Push South
Petrograd July 18. Cossacks lead Russian advance through southern Carpathians northwest of Kimpolung pass and cavalry moves toward Kirlibaba and Mazaros Sziget. Russians have pushed about 60 miles since Radatz capture and attack Volhynia positions of Gen. Von Linsengen south of the Lipa as Germans once stood.
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Petrograd
Carpathian Mountains
Kimpolung Pass
Bukowina
Kirlibaba
Mazaros Sziget
Radatz
Volhynia
von Linsengen
Lipa
British Troops Advance On Thousand Yard Front
British forces push forward along a 1000 yard front as reported from London. Details continued on page five.
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International News Service
London
Hogs Die With Cholera in River Cleanup
Reports from Decatur indicate an epidemic of hog cholera is decimating local hogs about one mile up the river. Dead animals are being thrown into the Tennessee River, a practice described as illegal and a serious health menace awaiting health authority investigation.
Posing as Police Chief Kidnaps Woman in Florence
In Florence Alabama Will Abernathy a white man is jailed after abducting a mill worker claiming to be police chief. He stopped the couple on a main street with a pistol forcing the woman to ride out of town and spend a night under arrest for vagrancy. The victim escaped with mud on her clothes and drag dragged whiskey was given. A witness identified Abernathy in the kidnapping.
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Florence Man
International News Service
Florence
Ala
Will Abernathy
Abernathy
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