Prohibition Party Opens In St Paul With 800 Delegates
The Prohibition national convention began in St Paul with about 800 listening as Daniel A Poling of Boston gave the keynote. Leaders debated a national ticket and a possible name change to attract reformers, with William Sulzer or Frank J Hanly tipped to head the ticket.
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New York
Frank J. Hanly
Indiana
Hinshaw
Connecticut
Francis Beauchamp
Kentucky
John J. St. John
Kansas
Daniel A. Poling
Boston
Dry keynoter decries army navy appropriations
Daniel A. Poling of Hor ton, keynote speaker at the prohibition national convention in St. Paul, urged cutting military and naval appropriations and backed an international court and police force. He linked prohibition to saving costs and reducing graft, predicting nationwide dry success by 1917 and welcoming progressives to the movement.
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Horton
United States
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Prohibition Party
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Mexico
State Department denies Army recall plan in Mexico
Acting Secretary Polk rejected claims that Consul General Rodgers in Mexico City was authorized to tell the Carranza government the United States would withdraw troops gradually. The War Department stated no orders had been issued.
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Rodgers
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Mexico
War Department
International News Service
United States
Mexican Snipers Active On Border Near El Paso
Mexican snipers along the border near El Paso intensified today and pushed travelers from the Rio Grande area. American sentinels doubled posts and warned people to avoid rifle range while militiamen watched from Fort Bliss amid signs a crisis may be developing.
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Fort Bliss
Floods Endanger Queretaro Area Killing 200 People
Floods in the Queretaro region have submerged communities and caused at least 200 deaths, with officials reporting worsening conditions hourly as dispatches arrive from Mexico City dated July 19.
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Mexico City
Queretao
Eight Train Riders Fined in Morgan County Court
Eight alleged train riders faced Morgan County law and equity court where fines totaled 400 dollars plus court costs. Names include Hudson Smith Jeff Washington Otis Brown James Turner Robert Martin Hermann Johnson Will Edwards and Andy Tooner.
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Otis Brown
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Robert Martin
Hermann Johnson
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Andy Tooner
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Court of Appeals
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Geo. Hobbs
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Adams
Nolle
Will Montgomery
John Binford
R.L. Moore
Tim Turney
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Geo. King
Nole
Chimney Rock Flood Reports and British Boycott Tensions
Reports from Chimney Rock North Carolina describe the town swept away by flood waters as rescue teams struggle against swift Broadriver currents amid multiple deaths in surrounding areas. Separate dispatches warn of a British boycott targeting American merchants and unresolved U S anti dumping and trade strategy amid World War era tension.
Asheville Is Yet Cut Off From the World
Asheville, N C continues to lack train communication with the outside world as of July 19. readers are directed to continue on page four for further details of the disruption and local impact.
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Asheville
International News Service
N. C
Plans for a Second Tennessee River Ferry
Plans are being matured for a second ferry on the Tennessee river from the New Decatur landing to the Athens pike. Two local backers, one from Athens and a fourth from Madison, support the enterprise and a modern ferry boat similar to Hudson river craft would be used. Two possible New Decatur landings are considered one about a mile upstream from Riverview drive and another near Hitt Lumber and Oak Extract plant. the latter is deemed more feasible and would require a city street opening.
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Dixie Suggested as New Name for Decatur Alabama
A proposal to rename Decatur as Dixie gains support with supporters arguing the battle hymn cheer fits the city. Other favored options include Milton Smith Woodson and Ellena, chosen to avoid confusion with Richmond Alabama.
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New Decatur
Ala
Richmond
Alabama
Milton Smith
Stoppage of River Pollution in Limestone County
Report notes hogs died of cholera were dumped into the Tennessee river near Limestone bank. Offenders face a 19 dollar fine with half to informants. cholera hog carcasses must be burned and other carcasses buried four feet deep. Morgan county officials lack jurisdiction. Pollution feared to extend for miles and threaten human health and hog cholera spread.
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Morgan County
Daily
Fourth Farmers Supply House to Open Report
Streets buzz about a new farmers supply house to be built between Moulton Street and the L N spur track to the south. If approved, the Second avenue area will host four such firms, reinforcing local commerce.
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Second Avenue
Moulton Street
Paralysis plague in New York shows no sign of end
New York on July 19 reports 30 more deaths and 142 new polio cases in the 24 hours ending at 10 am. Officials admit hope of immediate curbing is gone as total deaths reach 436.
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New York
Allies Reported On the Offensive Against Bulgars
Allies reported an offensive against Bulgars as nations weigh strategic moves. A possible change of name looms for Richmond in Alabama amid ongoing legal reviews. An additional meeting may be convened if the Richmond matter faces legal barriers.
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Bulgars
Russians Advancing on 125 Mile Front in Balkans
From Bucharest on July 19, artillery duels intensify along a 125 mile front between the Tsherna river and Fort Rupel between Bulgaria and allied forces. Bombardments hit Lake Dorain region and south of Gleycel as indications grow that the allies will launch an offensive and a general engagement may soon unfold.
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Tsherna
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Gleycell
Mass meeting planned on name change for New Decatur
Mas. Chas. Bassett announces a mass meeting at New Decatur city hall to choose a new name if the city changes from Richmond. He cites another Richmond in Alabama and notes the post office history and legal uncertainties may force another meeting, possibly Friday, July 21.
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New Decatur
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Deutschland Mission Delayed by Pilot Shortage
In Norfolk on July 19 a hitch delays the Deutschland voyage from Baltimore as Capt Koenig cannot secure an American pilot to guide the submarine across the Atlantic. A Maryland pilot would bring the craft to a point off the Virginia capes where it must seek a waiting tender. The delay risks warship interception by English and French ships reported about 20 miles off the capes keeping a rigid watch.
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River Flood Forecast Up to 31 Feet At Chattanooga
The Tennessee river is rising after a brief fall and is expected to reach 18 feet by Saturday afternoon. Current gauges show 12 to 13 feet across Bridgeport Guntersville and Decatur with cloudy or foggy conditions. Weather bureau reports over two inches of rain in two days, eleven inches since July 1, and feared crest near 31 feet at Chattanooga.
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Tennessee
Government Weather Bureau
French Gain Ground By Night Attack At Verdun Front
The French report a night assault with hand grenades at Chapelle St. Fine on the Verdun front gaining ground. Chapelle St. Fine sits east of the Meuse between Fleury and Hill No. 285. A heavy artillery duel raged, especially near Fleury, and two German raids were repulsed.
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International News Service
Paris
Chapelle St. Fine
Verdun Front
French War Office
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Russians Advance as New Battles Develop in Galicia
July 19 Petrograd reports Russian forces advancing steadily in Volhynia and Galicia with aims at Lemberg and the Hungarian plains. German reserves rush to Galicia to save Lemberg. A new engagement forms along the Lipа river as Germans withdraw south west of Lusk under heavy Russian artillery fire.
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Galacia
Lemburg
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Galicia
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Lusk
British Admit Germans Recaptured Longueval
German troops recaptured a section of Delville Wood and re established themselves on the outskirts of Longueval, the British war office said at noon. The gains came from fierce assaults by fresh formations. Longueval sits between the Ancre and Somme and is a junction of four major highways.
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Delville Wood
Longueval
British War Office
Ancre
Somme
Austrian Italian Skirmishes East of Avalona
The war office announced artillery duels and skirmishes between Austrian and Italian forces east of Avalona in Albania, continuing hostilities as of July 19.
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Avalona
International News Service
Vienna
War Office
Avaloas
Albania
German War Office Announces Recapture of Longueval and Velville Wood
Berlin reports on July 19 that Longueval and Velville wood were recaptured from British forces. The German War Office stated the movements and results as part of ongoing combat announcements.
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International News Service
Berlin
Longueval
Velville Wood
German War Office
Casualties Report From Allied Offensive Across Fronts
Geneva reports military experts estimate 450000 German and Austro Hungarian losses since the offensive began. About 150000 Germans on the western front and 300000 on the eastern front are listed as killed wounded or prisoners.
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International News Service
Geneva
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