Peace proposals debated as war rages and thrift directors meet
In London A J Balfour says belligerent peace offers would be treated in confidence with the allies while Asquith praises the stance. The note recalls Emperor Charles of Austria’s peace letter to Pope Sixtus and aims for honorable future world peace. Meanwhile Alabama thrift directors convene in Decatur City Hall to push U S savings sales with J W Cunningham hosting a list of county and city officials assisting.
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International News Service
London
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Charles of Austria
Sixtus
Asquith
Mr. Balfour
Prince Sixtus
Belgium
Servia
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Lord Curzon
Foreign Press Association
Morgan county begins new draft quota for farmers
Adjutant General Hubbard orders deferment changes and calls 145 men for May from class one. Secretary Draper revises the list, with 115 white and 30 negro men to be inducted in regular sequence. Farmers face unexpected May call. registration for men turning 21 is to occur at county offices, with home registration for the ill.
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Morgan County
Hubbard
Draper
Adjutant General
Beauchamp To Confer Degree On Beauchamp
Beauchamp will meet Beauchamp tonight as George A. Beauchamp grand secretary of the grand lodge of Alabama confers the M M degree on his cousin T L Beauchamp local manager of Alabama Power. Masons from near and far will assemble and a banquet for over one hundred will follow at the Masonic Temple.
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Beauchamp
George A. Beauchamp
Grand Lodge of Alabama
T. L. Beauchamp
Alabama Power Company
Masonic Temple
Casualty List Adds 91 Names With 14 Missing
Washington May 16 The war department released another casualty list totaling 91 names. Among them four were killed in action four died of wounds four died of disease one due to accident and one from other causes. Only four were listed as missing in action. Several named soldiers were reported as wounded slightly.
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Washington
War Department
Baxter Hayes
Anderson
Air raid hits French capital as war rages in Picardy
International reports describe heavy artillery duels in Picardy with German forces maintaining pressure. Belgium prepares for fresh waves of wounded and troops from Roumania. Kiel concentrations hint at a simultaneous sea offensive. Other items note raids and a Belgian capture of Cormesullll and Germany drafting 16 year olds in October.
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International
von Hindenburg
Amsterdam
Belgium
Roumania
Kiel
International News Service
London
Cormesullll
War Office
Picardy
Flanders
British Bombardment of Belgian Bases Reported
British and allied air and naval activity along the Franco Belgian and Belgian coasts is described with heavy gunfire and vivid flashes. Observers on the Kentish coast report the roar and crowds watching the bombardment. Amsterdam reports gunfire off the Belgian coast and possible bombing of Zeebrugge submarine base by allied planes.
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International News Service
London
Kentish
Amsterdam
Zeebrugge
McAdoo Protests Over Contractor Hiring Tactics
Director General McAdoo protested to the labor department against government contractors who disrupt the labor supply by unfair competition with the railroad administration. Certain contractors in the south advertise heavily to hire workers outside federal labor service, harming both railroads and farms.
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Railroad Administration
South
Federal Labor Service
Albany Liberty Loan Flag Raised in Wheeler Park
The Albany Liberty Loan flag with two stars will be raised tomorrow at 5 p.m. in Wheeler Park. Mrs. B. E. B. Preuit will pull the cord, Capt. Samuel Blackwell will give the address, and F. A. Bloodworth and Mrs. Preuit will receive the flag from the two Albany chairmen. Dr. H. R. Thompson will preside and the audience is expected to be large.
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Albany Liberty Loan
Wheeler Park
B. E B. Preuit
Albany
Samuel Blackwell
F. A . Bloodworth
Col Worthington to Speak Tonight in Twin Cities
Colonel Worthington will address the public at 5 o'clock at the Board of Commerce rooms. He led government interest in developing Musele Shoals and will speak on the project and its progress.
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Twin Cities
Colonel Worthington
Board of Commerce
Musele Shoals
Death of Mrs Susan Graber at 83
Mrs. Susan Graber aged 83 died this morning at her son H. M. Graber’s home after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 30 p m from Central Methodist Church with Rev J C Persinger officiating. Interment will be in City Cemetery.
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Susan Graber
H. M. Graber
Central Methodist Church
J. C. Persinger
City Cemetery
First Communique Issued Three German Planes Brought Down
May 16 field headquarters issued the first communique since U S troops entered the line. It reports three German aircraft brought down and intensified artillery fire.
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France
Second Day of Aeroplane Mail Starts Over Washington
At 11 30 a m today an army aeroplane began the second day of aeroplane mail service between Washington and New York. The flight marked continued air mail operations from the nation capital to the big eastern city.
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Washington
New York
Red Cross Proclamation Issued by Mayor Nelson
Mayor James A. Nelson of Decatur proclaims the week beginning May 20 as the Million Dollar Red Cross Drive week. The proclamation cites the President's request and is dated May 16, 191%.
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RED Cross
Jas. A. Nelson
James A. Nelson
Decatur
Decatur Boosters Aid Town Creek Organization Formation
Decatur Boosters will travel to Town Creek tonight to assist in forming a new commercial group. They are expected to be joined by members from the Courtland Board of Trade in a joint effort to organize the thriving community.
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Decatur Boosters
Town Creek
Courtland Board of Trade
Odd Fellows Attend Cullman High School Commencement
Members of Decatur Lodge No. 52 attended Cullman High School’s commencement Wednesday evening to witness the graduation of Edna James and Almedia Ladner from the Odd Fellows Home. Attendees included Frank C. Brown L. J. Rose C. C. Teague J. B. Buchanan H. E. Sunderland Marvin Daniel W. H. Hudgens W. G. McKain W. L. Hatchett Mrs. Frank C. Brown and Mrs. S. W. Foster.
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Odd Fellows
Decatur Lodge No. 52
Cullman High School
Edna James
Almedia Ladner
Odd Fellows Home
Cullman
Miss James
Decatur Lodge
Frank C. Brown
L. J. Rose
C. C. Teague
Noted Highlander Speaks At Masonic Tomorrow Evening
Maj. Laughlin Watt a noted Scottish Highlander and war hero will speak tomorrow night at the Masonic Theatre at 8 o clock. He comes under the council of defense and is described as the ablest English speaker with actual service. Mayor Payne will introduce him and a musical program will feature the event.
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Masonic Theatre
Maj
Watt
Council of Defense
Payne
McGehee Furniture Paints Front of Store
The McGehee Furniture company is applying a new coat of paint to the front of its building as part of the Bank Street beautification effort.
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McGehee Furniture Company
Bank Street
Atlanta Named Southern Headquarters for Army Supplies
Atlanta under a Washington order becomes the headquarters for a zone covering North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida and Alabama to manage army supplies purchasing and distribution.
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Atlanta
Washington
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
New Screen Front Added to Pointer and Rauserenburg Grocery
Pointer and Rauserenburg have added a handsome new screen front to their always immaculate grocery. The enhancement highlights their attention to presentation and customer appeal.
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Pointer & Rauserenburg
Record Wheat Raised by John Sandlin at Dancy Place
Five foot wheat, well headed, is the record for John Sandlin on the Dancy place near Austinville. Can you beat it for this season?
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John Sandlin
Dancy Place
Austinville
Senate Adopts Postal Clerks Pay Increase Amendment
Washington May 16 an amendment to the post office appropriation bill provides a $200 yearly raise for clerks letter carriers and other postal employees with rural mail carriers to gain 20 percent and those earning under $800 a year receive a boost.
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Washington
Post Office
Senate
Callahan Likely To Enter Congress Race
Prominent Decatur attorney Hon W W Callahan may run against Hon E B Almon of Tuscumbia for the Eighth District seat. Close associates say an announcement could come in a few days with expectations of a strong showing, given past near misses against the Tuscumbian.
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Decatur
Congress
E. B. Almon
Tuscumbia
Blackwell Assigned to Fourth Officers Training Camp
Sergt. Carlisle Blackwell, Albany business man and son of Capt. Samuel Blackwell, has been assigned to the fourth officers training camp at Camp Pike Arkansas. He received a full 100 percent grade in the character requirements and the appointment came without solicitation or references.
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Carlisle Blackwell
Albany
Samuel Blackwell
Camp Pike
Ark
Blackwell
Roumanian Army Dispatches and Allied War News
London reports Roumanian army movements and parliament actions as war developments unfold. German leaders Von Hertling and Kuehlmann head to major headquarters while Belgium braces for a French front offensive. German fleet activity near Kiel is noted amid ongoing battles across Picardy and Flanders.
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International News Service
London
Jassey
the Hague
Count von Hertling
R. Kuehlmann
Italian Warship Penetrates Pela Harbor and Sinks
Italian naval force, led by Commodore Pelegrini, penetrated the Austro-Hungarian base at Pela, torpedoing a Viribus Unitis class battleship. An air raid followed with two Austrian planes shot down and others forced to land. Italians returned unharmed.
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Rome
Pelegrini
President Plans Major Mass Meeting at Opera House
International report states May Wilson will journey to New Town to attend a mass meeting Saturday. The event features a $100,000,000 fundraising goal.
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International News
Washington
May Wilson
Newton
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