James J. Hill Dies in St Paul Financier At 78
James I Hill eminent railroad builder and financier died at his St Paul home at 9 30 this morning after ten days of illness. His family and doctors endured extensive efforts to save him as Louis W Hill opened his residence for the medical team and a special sedative railway transport was rushed from Chicago to aid. The abscess on his thigh led to infection and death at age 78.
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Hill
Louis W. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Corps of Doctors
Chicago
Lewis Hille
Chicago, Hurlington & Quingey
St. Paul
Burlington
Germans Launch Great Offensive on Three Fronts
Geneva reports a triple central powers offensive across the western front Austro Italian front and the Balkans. Ottoman forces push counter offensive against Russia but face obstacles. Swiss critics deeming this final supreme effort with a possible shift to defense if it fails.
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West Front
Balkans
Turkey
Germany
Austrians Progress in Italian Campaign
Austro-Hungarian troops pressing in Italy move against Arsiero and Asigo as the war office reports capture of an armored work west of Arsiero.
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International News Service
Vienna
Arsiero
Asigo
Italy
Austrian War Office
Tampico Protest Demands Exit of Troops at Gross
Washington faces mixed responses as protesters demand troop withdrawal from Tampico while officials seek stability. The dispute highlights tensions between local pressure and national policy amid ongoing diplomatic strain.
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Tampico
State Department Faces Mexico Crisis Over Tampico Decrees
Washington May 2 The state department faced two grave issues with Mexico Carranzas demand for withdrawal of American forces and a protest from 84 Tampico residents against anti American decrees limiting wages and targeting oil operators Officials expect to present the note when forces of the de facto government are ready Ambassador Arrendondo planned to visit to urge reopening shipments of copper and machinery held up for ward
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International News Service
Washington
State Department
Mexico
Carranza
Department
White House
Wilson
Tampico
Carran
War Department
Arrendondo
Carranza Army Massed Near Mexican Border
Reports from Chihuahua indicate 30,000 Carranza troops near the border triggering alarm in El Paso. General Obregon has concentrated heavy artillery in Chihuahua City, a move seen as aimed at Villa’s elusive pursuit, with 5,000 Carranza soldiers in Ahumada close to Pershing’s supply lines.
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el Paso
Chihuahua
Carranza
Obregon
Mexico
Chihuahua City
Villa
United States
Taxk
Carranga
Ahumada
Gen. Pershing
Marriage Licenses Reported in Local Notices
W L Saddath to Miss Annie Johnson, John W Jackson to Julia Russell, Evans Franklin to Katie Henderson. Brief notices list names and pairing in local marriage licenses column.
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W. L. Saddath
Annie John
John W. Jackson
Julia Russell
Evans Franklin
Katie Henderson
Messenger to Washington from Carranza Lacks Clear Identity
Washington May 29 The latest hotel from Gen Carranza was said to be en route to Washington by special messenger but the whereabouts became a mystery Manuel Mendez identified as the bearer denied carrying any communication Ambassador Designate Arredondo refused to comment on the matter
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Carranza
Washington
Artillery Mounted Around Chihuahua City After Carranza Note
General Trevino has mounted artillery on Cerro De La Rosa and the Acqueduct to guard Chihuahua City following Carranza's second note to Washington demanding U.S. troop recall. The hills command all approaches to the city.
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Chihuahua City
Carranza
Washington
United States
Trevino
Cerro- De-La-Rosa
Sunday Hottest Day of Year With 97 Degrees Recorded
The May heat peaked Sunday as government thermometer read 97 in the shade, marking the warmest day of the year. Traffic dwindled on Decatur streets while autos filled the cooling roads out of town, and a cooling breeze emerged at dusk after a blistering afternoon.
Americans Marooned in Mexico Reported by State Department
Washington May 29 State Department releases estimates of Americans in Mexico totaling about 5000 with 1500 in Mexico City and 1700 in Tampico. An additional 200 English citizens are believed to be in Tampico.
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Mexico
International News Service
Washington
State Department
Mexico City
Tampico
Herrera Threatens Mexican Move Against U S Forces
Washington reports from Gen Funston say Gen Luis Herrera warned he will drive out American troops if they stay. Herrera sets July 1 to move on Gen Pershing's command as 22,000 Carranzistas gather near Chihuahua. Gavira reportedly seeks to take over patrol duties now run by Americans between Colonia Dublan and Namiquipa.
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Luis Herrera
Mexico
Chihuahua
Funston
Gavira
Colonia Dublan
Namiquipa
Gen. Pershing
Foster Hunting and Fisher Club Barbecue Planned in Town Creek
Invitations issued for the Foster Hunting and Fisher club fifth annual barbecue at its club house on Town creek near Town Creek Alabama. The barbecue will be held next Thursday and will bring prominent men from across the state.
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Decaturs
Foster Hunting and Fisher Club
Town Creek
Ala
Suspect Naval Clash Reported in the Baltic Sea
Heavy gun fire was heard in the Baltic toward Oeso Island on Sunday as German ore ships were sighted under the convoy of warships. The report notes a suspect naval fight in the Baltic region near Stockholm dated May 29.
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International News Service
Stockholm
Baltic
Oeso Island
Municipal Plant Debate Heats Up Ahead of Bond Vote
The Decatur election to issue 60 000 dollars in bonds for a municipal electric light and power plant nears in about three weeks. Mayor Nelson opened the plant and published a statement from Athens Mayor Hines claiming their municipal plant earned over 7000 dollars in two years and provided free lights for streets and schools. Supporters push an educational campaign to sway opinion.
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Decatur
James A. Nelson
Hine
Athens
Ala
Nelson
Woman Killed Two Injured In Nashville Auto Crash
Mrs. W. C. White of New Orleans was killed when Mr. J. P. Tyner’s car was struck by a Franklin interurban in Nashville. Injured: Tyner, his wife, their two sons J D and J J White. The collision occurred at Caldwell lane and Franklin road near the Caldwell home.
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Franklin Interurban
Franklin Pike
Franklin Road
Caldwell
Three English Sundays per month at Lutheran church
Rev. J. H. Heiserman of the Evangelical Lutheran church reports a Zion German Lutheran mission near Cullman now prospering. The Decatur church governing body approves three English Sundays monthly, replacing prior alternating German English services, to accommodate German American farmers and their children who speak only German at home.
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Lutheran Church
J. H. Heiserman
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Cullman
Zion
Mr. Heiserman
Lutheran Church of
Patianooms Speaker to Talk Preparedness Tonight
Phil Whittaker of Chattanooga will address Decatur citizens on preparedness tonight before the Morgan County National Bank. He will argue for national armament and review work at Chattanooga military training camp. Mayor Hardage may preside. venue moved from the courthouse to Second Avenue. Public invited to attend.
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The
Decaturs
Morgan County National Bank
Whittaker
Court House
Second Avenue
Mr. Whittaker
Chattanooga
Policeman Killed in Huntsville During Booted Robbery
In Huntsville on May 29 Policeman Frank McKissick aged 30 was shot and killed while pursuing burglars Dan Clenny eighteen and Jim Harbin after they robbed Farbrough hardware store of seven revolvers. Clenny was fatally wounded by McKissick and captured. McKissick had shot Clenny through the body. Clenny described as a half wit. McKissick leaves a wife and child.
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Huntsville
Frank McKissick
Dan Clenny
Clenny
Jim Harbin
Farbrough
Harbin
Me Sothern Railway
McKissick
Riots Break Out at Athens Over Greece Neutrality
Athens May 29 Bulgarian troops led by German officers bombard allied positions on the Demire Hissar front in Macedonia and penetrate Greek territory up to 15 miles. Greek forces resist as the long anticipated drive in Macedonia appears to be under way.
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Athens
Greece
Macedonia
Riots Erupt in Athens Over Bulgarian Invasion
A telegram from Athens reports riots in front of the royal palace amid Bulgaria’s eastern Macedonia advance. Greek crowds protest the invasion as tensions rise between Greece and Bulgaria.
Germans Repulsed in Verdun Area Attacks
Paris reports two German thrusts against French lines in Cerbeaux wood near Verdun were repulsed. West of the Meuse Germans pressed heavy artillery on Fort Vaux as French and German guns dueled violently through Sunday and into night.
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International News Service
Paris
Cerbeaux ‘Wood
Verdun
French War Office
Meuse
Fort Vaux
French Attacks on Camieres Repulsed by German Fire
Berlin reports fresh French probes against Camieres failed after two assaults last night. A heavy artillery duel rages along the Verdun front with major guns active on both sides of the Meuse throughout the night.
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International News Service
Berlin
Camieres
German War Office
Verdun
Meuse
Liquor Owners at Girard face Supreme Court fight
In Girard Alabama Special Agent Baughn says authorities hold 1 250 000 worth of whiskey beer and intoxicants in warehouses with another quarter million tucked away. Alabama militia prepares for a long raid halt while owners threaten a U S Supreme Court appeal expected to delay the case for about a year.
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Supreme Court
International News Service
State of
Alabama
Baughn
Atlanta
Montgomery
Opelika
Supreme Court of the United States
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