Russians Capture Otantislames And Push Fronts
Russian forces resume advance as blizzards end with renewed attacks across Bukovina Galicia and the Dunajec. Stanislau and Kolomea fall, 55 000 Austro German troops captured in days, 14 000 at Stanislau, 75 cannon and machine guns seized.
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Galicia
Stanislau
Kolomea
Madworna
Teutonic
Wyszkow
Lupkow
Dukla
Dunajec
Tarnow
Stanisland
Limburg
Russians May Land Troops In Turkey
International dispatch notes heavy Krupp guns near Chanak and Nagara forts guarding the Dardanelles while Turkish forces mass on both sides. Allies falter as the fleet is replenished from Malta and Toulon. Some experts foresee a push to keep Turks engaged while the Russian Black Sea fleet targets forts guarding the eastern entrance. Possible landings at Ormanli or Karaburun could threaten Constantinople from the north.
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International News Service
London
Dardenllies
Chanak
Nagara
Straits
Athens
Malta
Toulon
Hosphorous
Ormanli
Karaburum
Constantinople
Germans and Austrians Lose 350000 Men in Six Weeks
The Russian war office estimates German and Austrian casualties at 325000 men over six weeks. Major losses were suffered by Von Hindenberg with about 260000 men lost as he tried to break Russian defenses.
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International News’ Service
Petrograd
Russian War Office
von Hindenberg
Censorship Tightens on British Press Amid Rumors
London dispatch reports a sudden return to censorship after a period of relaxation. No official reason given, but signals that important military events are underway are affecting coverage as wireless French and German statements and other continental dispatches are being held up.
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C International News Service
London
Latouraine Afloat in Fire Off West Coast of Ireland
London dispatch reports the French liner Latouraine alight in a fierce blaze off the west coast of Ireland after sending distress calls. Rotterdam Swanmore Cornishman and Arabic altered course to rescue as the ship, sailing from New York to Havre last Saturday, carries 38 first class and 46 steerage passengers plus 200 crew and 4500 cases of ammunition for the Allies.
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Latouraine
West Coast OF
Ireland
International News Service
London
Valentia
Rotterdam
New York
Havre
France
Liquor Ad Law Gets One Blow in Alabama Case
Judge John H. Miller held that current Alabama law does not prohibit circulation of newspapers containing liquor advertisements. The ruling limits the anti liquor advertising statute to ads for liquors whose manufacture and sale are prohibited, noting that at the time, such prohibition was not yet in effect statewide. The case involved W. H. Faulkner of a news agency and H. R. Delaye of Delaye News Agency.
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Birmingham
John H. Miller
Jefferson County
Alabama
Delaye
Zeppelin Airship Wrecked Near Tirlemont in Storm
The zeppelin L-8, sister ship to two lost in the North Sea, was wrecked near Tirlemont east of Brussels after an air raid on northern France coast towns. The craft, unable to navigate in darkness, crashed into trees and will be taken to Germany for repairs. Also noted is Geo. Hardwick, former Morgan County tax collector and Danville farmer, visiting Decatur today.
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International News Service
Berlin
France
Tirlemont
Prussels
Germany
North Sea
Geo. Hardwick
Morgan County
Danville
Decaturs
Alabama Liquor Law Debate Delayed Past Voting Date
Fragmentary text notes a hold on deciding a broad question until a future date tied to Alabama liquor manufacturing and sale legality. The excerpt implies ongoing legal consideration and potential postponement beyond a planned timeline.
Poultry Car Shipped From Decatur To New York
In Morgan county North Alabama's poultry trade expands with a full carload of live poultry sent to New York from Decatur. J W Harbin’s firm plans biweekly shipments, with birds gathered within thirty miles as Schulman oversees loading.
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Decaturs
New York
North
Alabama
Morgan County
J. W. Harbin
14 Schulman
Lecal
Schulman
Wilson takes personal charge as Mexico crisis deepens
Washington reports President Wilson directly oversees the Mexican situation as revolutions widen. Diplomats fear Obregon’s rejection of foreign aid may push drastic measures, with discussions of sending an army to Mexico City. State department sources note unrest and looting amid tensions south of the Rio Grande.
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International News Service
Washington
March
Mexico
Wilson
Rio Grande
Pekin
State Department
Diplothiatit
Laidi
Obregon
Refusa
Amas
Arrest of George Adams in Ewell depot robbery case
George Adams a negro was arrested in Decatur on a loitering charge linked to the Louisville and Nashville depot robbery at Ewells Maury County. Officers Bass and Riggsby detained him pending investigation. Special Agent Jones assists. A fingerprint and unused stamps were found on Adams who says he came from Birmingham.
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George Adams
Louisville & Nashville
Ewells
Maury County
Ewell
Adams
Bass and Riggsby
Decatur
Nelson
Jones
Tenessee
Birmingham
Thirty nine rescued from mine in West Virginia
In Layland Mine near Charleston West Virginia thirty nine miners were found alive after four days trapped by a Tuesday explosion and interior fire. Fourteen were located early with five able to walk out. Later rescuers recovered 25 more in good condition, prompting intensified efforts.
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International News Service
Charleston
West
Layland
Plan to federate Bible classes in Decatur campaigns
Leon C. Palmer secretary of the Alabama Sunday School association arrives to aid federation of Men’s Bible classes of Decatur. Palmer scheduled to speak at a Y M C A banquet, a mass meeting at Central Baptist Church, and the federation is planned with Morgan County Sunday School association backing.
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Leon C. Palmer
Alabama Sunday School Association
Federation of Men’s Bible
Decaturs
Palmer
Morgan County Sunday School Association
Peake
Central Baptist Church
Federation
City Council Plans Regular Session at City Hall
The New Degatur City Council will meet in regular session at City Hall Monday night. This first meeting of the month will likely consider several matters as city officials reports are received.
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Degatur
Lusitania Safe at Liverpool During Darkness Run
The Cunard liner Lusitania arrived at Liverpool with 475 passengers after a nighttime passage to evade German submarines. The captain said a neutral flag would have been flown if needed.
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Lusitania
Liverpool
International News Service
Eng
Cunard
Honey Boy Evans Dies After Hospital Stay
George Honey Boy Evans famed minstrel died in Baltimore hospital after stomach trouble and opera tion. He had joined a touring company in the south and left it earlier in Birmingham.
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Honey Boy" Evans
the Minstrel Man
Birmingham
Baltimore
George
Honey Boy) Evans
Evans
South
Barber Pleads Guilty on Drunkenness Charge
Chas Barber pleaded guilty yesterday before Judge Wert to drunkenness and received a 105 day sentence on the county road.
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Chas. Barber
Wert
German Liners Accused of Armament at Hoboken
Federal probe opened into claims that the German ships Vaterland and George Washington were armed and provisioned for a dash into the Atlantic to attack Allied shipping. The neutrality squad of the New York Customs examined the vessels, while U S destroyers were reported ordered to patrol New York bay.
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Hoboken
Atlantic Ocean
New York
Greece and Italy to Enter War by Month End Diplomat Predicts
A diplomat predicts Greece and Italy will join the war by the end of the month. The source says the smaller nations have already reached a decision and will act soon.
Greece and Italy to enter war with Allies soon
A senior diplomat predicts Greece will join the Allies by end of March and Greece’s decision could compel Italy to participate. The move threatens Italy’s interests if it remains neutral, while Russia's ambassador to Italy, Kroupenski, requests relief due to ill health after thwarting German efforts.
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International News Service
Rome
Earhart
Greece
Italy
Athens
Balkan
Kroupenski
von Beulone
Germany
Turkish Mines Cleared From the Dardanelles
Paris reports that by noon Friday the Turkish mines in the Dardenelles had been cleared up to Chansk Kelasi, 16 miles from the entrance, according to an Athens dispatch.
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International News Service
Paris
Dardenelles
Chansk ‘Kelasi
Athens
Payne Lumber Company moves to new Decatur office
The Payne Lumber Company occupies an attractive new office building on 6th Ave in Decatur, with bungalow style lines and Beaver pine detailing. The old office will become show rooms for its manufactured products, highlighting cost saving heating and modern materials.
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Decaturs
Payne
6Th Avé
New Payne Lumber Co
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