Great British Break Through German Trenches on Somme
British forces pierced German front near Thiepval advancing along the Somme. They seized 1000 yards of trenches including the Wunderwerk and pushed 2000 to 3000 yards north of the Bapaume Albert road amid heavy fighting. Bulgarian capital Sofia and Bucharest mentioned in remarks.
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International News Service
London
Thiepval
Somme
Bapomme
Albert
Boleaux Wood
Bapaume-Albert Road
Warffire
Sofia
Bucharest
Bulgars Defeated on Macedonian Front By Allied Forces
Allied French Serbian and British troops rout Bulgarians along a nine mile front in Macedonia. Serbian forces push the enemy from several positions while English and French advances seize key trenches and towns including Matohoukovo. The right Bulgarian wing west of Lake Ostrovo collapses as the assault continues.
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International
Paris
Macedonia
War Office
Lake Ostrovo
Vardar
Matohoukovo
Allied Aviators Drop Bombs on Sofia Raid
Allied aviators from Salonika bombed Sofia in a raid reported from Bucharest. Details remain sparse as dispatch notes the operation and emphasizes aerial warfare developments in the Balkans.
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Sofia
International News Service
Bucharest
Salonika
British lose Thiepval push and Vardar trench fight noted
Berlin war office reports another British attempt to seize the salient at Thiepval failed. It also notes Balkan operations with British troops driven from trenches on the east bank of the Vardar in Macedonia.
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International News Service
Berlin
War Office
Saliant
Thiepval
Seins
Balkan
Vardar River
Macedonia
French Extend Trenches North of Peronne
Paris reports the French on the Somme front resumed offensive operations as Germans failed to retake positions. French forces expanded the front southeast of Combles and north of Peronne by capturing a system of German trenches at Raucourt.
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Peronne
International News Service
Paris
Somme
Combles
Raucourt
Italian Front Ready for New Major Austrian Attack
Rome reports Italian armies along the Austrian front are preparing for another great assault believed to be more violent than the prior drive that captured Gorizia.
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International News Service
Rome
Gorizia
German Third Line Breaked by British Offensive
Telegraphed from northern France the Evening News says the German third line was broken by a British offensive.
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London
France
The
Evening News
Gloucester Collision Sparks Panic Aboard Steamship
Boston dispatch reports the steamship Gloucester bound from Baltimore to Boston collided with two coal barges in Vineyard Sound. Seventy six passengers faced a near panic but no lives were lost and the Gloucester continued to Boston. one barge was beached.
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Boston
Gloucester
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
Baltimore
Vineyard Sound
Speed of steamer Congress saves passengers from death
Marshfield Oregon Sept 15 The gaunt skeleton of the steamer Congress above Coos Bay waters marks a near miss death for 253 passengers and 170 crew. The ship and cargo were lost but officers and crew earned high praise for calm steering during the life threatening dash. Mrs Reig of St Louis was rescued from a stateroom and carried to a waiting barge.
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Congress
International News Service
Marshfield
Oregon
Coos Bay
Cases Reig
St. Louis
Dirty Cell and Cologne Issue in Young v. Policemen
Eddie D. Young amends his suit against Policemen A. Bass and C. M. Riggsbee in Morgan county court claiming arrest on an unknown charge and jail time from May 15 to May 16 in a dirty Decatur jail cell. He says his small bottle of cologne was taken, and an uncle traveled 20 miles to secure release. The case will be heard soon.
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Eddie D. Young
A. Bass
C. M. Riggsbee
Morgan County Law and Equity Court
Young
Decatur
Decatur Wagon Factory Hope For Local Plant
Decatur business leaders eye a new wagon factory after John W. Price unveiled a patent wagon with non turning wheels and rotating axle promising lower draft and cheaper production. A model is stored at the New Decatur station weighing 30 pounds yet supporting 600, with Birmingham and Atlanta potential sites if locals act quickly. The venture could employ hundreds and boost area payroll, as experts forecast a revolution in wagon making.
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Decaturs
John W. Price
C. L. Price
Morgan County
Birmingham
Atlanta
Co. L. Price
New Decatur
Daily Today
Alabama
United States
Price
Flint
Hundred Dollars Bale for Cotton Realty
A tale of high cotton prices notes Hughes & Tidwell buying two bales for 186.66 dollars for lint with seed worth about 50 dollars, pushing the average bale price above 100 dollars.
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Cotton Realty
Hughes & Tidwell
Emphatic protest over Fryatt execution stirs troops
The report recalls how the Germans by executing Captain Fryatt intensified military anger after the death of Miss Cavell. Since then, shells have been fired and inscriptions made in tribute, as shown by this photo engraving.
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Captain Fryatt
Miss Cavell
Commission Near Teams of Peace in Border Pact
New London reports final agreement on a border protection program after Mexican and American commissioners accept a joint police force. The plan includes policing across a neutral zone, a mutual 40 to 50 mile strip, and equal numbers of American and Carranza troops with Counsellor Polk expected to attend next week. The commissioners will travel to New York for the weekend.
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Polk
Joint Commission
New York
Carranza
President 3 Sister Sinking Rapidly
New London reports Mrs. Anna M Nowe sinking rapidly with death expected in hours. Asbury Park notes President Wilson informed of sister Anna Howe sinking rapidly and plans for his immediate travel to New London.
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International News Service
New London
Anna M Nowe
Asbury Park
N. J
Wilson
Anna Howe
Boy Scouts Buy Vinemont Camp in 40 Acre Purchase
Local Boy Scouts accepted Cullman Property Company offer for 40 acre Vinemont land to be a permanent camp. They raise funds for the initial payment as the site features falls and a favorable price. Scout Master Felix M. Robertson calls a Friday night meeting at Decatur city hall at seven to discuss registration.
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Cullman Property Company
Vinemont
Felix M. Robertson
Decatur City Hall
Alabama Troops Expected to Move to Mexican Border
Indications say Alabama troops at Montgomery mobilization camp will move south to the border for camp life on the front. Tennessee National Guard also being sent to the border. Maj Mabry to Fort Bliss signals feeding arrangements. Recruiting expected to rise with border duty in winter conditions.
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Montgomery
R. V. Mabry
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Alabama
Quartermaster’s Department
Postpone Meeting of Wilson Marshall Club
Owing to a postponed city council meeting and the ongoing revival at the Malone garage, the Wilson Marshall and Almon club meeting at New Decatur city hall was delayed to Thursday night of next week.
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New Decatur
Blankets Tonight Cool Weather Forecast For De Caturs
The Birmingham telegraphed forecast predicts cooler weather for De caturs and vicinity tonight and Saturday. Today and tomorrow will stay fair. Last night’s low reached 62 degrees and tonight may fall to 55 degrees prompting blankets and extra coverings.
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Decaturs
Birmingham
Austinville mayoral candidate assaulted by Jones
Aaron Jones of Austinville is jailed in Morgan county on charges including assault with intent to murder. He allegedly struck J. C. Brumbelow, unopposed mayoral candidate and justice of the peace, with wire pliers, causing severe facial wounds after an exchange near the telephone office. Brumbelow, bloodied but able to help arrest Jones, was hospitalized briefly as authorities filed the warrant and prepared a preliminary hearing.
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Aaron Jones
Austinville
Morgan County
J. C. Brumbelow
Brumbelow
Jones
L. V. Parker
Temple
T. L. McMurray
Marshal Parker
Mr. Brumbelow
Ordinance to Cut Mayor Salary Fails Over Vote Split
City council fails to pass a measure reducing the mayor’s pay to 50 per month as four aldermen vote for, three oppose. Debate centers on whether to set salaries at 50, 60, 75, or 100, with calls for a special meeting to reconsider.
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New Decatur
Messia
Curry
Dillehay
Johnson
Proctor
Messrs
Tidwell
Teague
Young
John Patterson
Patterson
Alderman Curry
Alderman Teague
Alderman Young
Hardage
Mr. Hardagey
Paderman Tidwell
Maelf
Eee
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Law and Equity Court
MR. Wilson
Long Branch
Ollie James
AVS
Asai
Conference of
BOY Scouts
Vinemont Camp
New Decatur Council
Maj. Mabry
Marshall Club
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