Warsaw Holds Out as German Drive Stalls North of City
London reports heavy rear guard fighting to the northwest of Warsaw slows the German advance while Mackensen’s forces north from Lublin suffer losses. Eastern front gains are limited to Riga region and Ivangorod. Optimism in Warsaw grows if the city can endure another week, with evacuation possibly avoided. Civilian flight continues and conditions are described as fairly normal despite the turmoil.
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London
Warsaw
von Mackern
Lublin
Riga
Ivangorod
Eiey
Woodmen to Meet for Drill Team and Uniform Talk
The Modern Woodmen of America lodge will convene tonight at the hall to organize a drill team and decide on uniforms. Officers urge a large attendance and hope all members will attend.
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Modern
Woodmen of America
Fine Cotton Bloom From North Town Farm
Mr W A Slay near town brought in a fine cotton stalk with 207 bolls. The stalk kept growing until a wind knocked it down. Slay has a sore of this year’s cotton and it was planted at Slay’s farm.
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Wl Oa
Slay
Bank robbery attempt ends with capture in Savannah
An 18-year-old, James T. Fannan, tried to rob H. & W. Bank teller H. & Witln in Savannah. He fired at the teller who refused the bag, then fled to a printing shop and was caught by police after a chase. Fannan claimed he came from Jacksonville Florida.
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Fannan
Wilkians
Willian
Ias
Championship Clash Set At Stocomb Tomorrow
Geneva meets Slocoml in a decisive Gen eva County League final one game showdown to determine the champion. The tied clubs, boasting rosters from Alabama and Georgia leagues, include Ross Helms from Texas and attract fans from Geneva Dothan and surrounding towns with strong county interest anticipated. Work on the Epince pal rectory repairs began today ahead of the big event.
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Eva
Shocomb
Geneva Ehib
Geneva
Slocoml
Quel
Tem
Dothan
Slesomb
Russian Hold Against German Push Near Warsaw
Petrograd reports continued Russian resistance to German efforts to cut off Warsaw with heavy losses on both sides. German troops reinforced from France attempt to dislodge Russians on the Narew north of Warsaw but fail on crossings near Novgorod. The German admiralty lacks word on two ships and Greece’s role sparks Allied diplomacy.
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Petrograd
Warsaw
France
Narew
Piasa
Skow
Novgorod
Pres ‘Ent
Athena
Britjan
Rumia
Italy
Man in May Shooting Incident Near Ashford
Sheriff John A. May responded to an emergency six annex south of Ashford yesterday as Dewey Proctor, said to be pursued for striking Harley Hall with a whip, hid in the woods. A crowd searched for Proctor. officers arrested him near Charley Hall’s home and jailed him for trespassing after warning in the reported altercation.
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John A. May
Point Six
Ashford
Dewey Proctor
Harley Hall
Hall
Charles Hall
Charley Jordan
May
Wis
Kcene
Trowo
Proctor
Charley Hall
Ozark Boy 13 Drowns at McSween Mill Stream
Quirk Ala August. Ray Tenoney 13, son of Abe Ner Ueloney, drowns while swimming near Ozark in McSwean’s Mill area three miles from town. His father, brothers and others swam nearby. he vanished without a cry and was found dead at the stream bottom. No violence indicated.
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Quirk
Ala
Ray Tenoney
Abener Ueloney
McSwean
Vielenes
Wicksburg News Notes Local Doings
Sill in the Panhandle of the county. Several residents attended services in Bethel on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Williams welcomed a five pound girl. Elder J W Colin is ill but improving. Rev George Hardy preached at Hethe. Methodists held a revival at the tabernacle last week. Mrs A T Byrd is ill at home west of town. Lela Mae Meffee, distant teacher at Kinsaul school, visited Hart relatives. Campbell and family visited relatives Sunday.
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Horn
Mea
Jeane Tindell
Hey
C. V. Monk
County Line Satunday
Animes Williams
J. W. Colin Ban
George Hardy
Hethe
Methodists
Tabernacle
A. T. Byrd
Town
Lela Mae Meffee
Kinsaul
Hart
Flags of Many Nations Aid International Relief in Mexico
A photo shows the Red Cross Hospital and International Relief station in Mexico City aiding thousands of hungry citizens amid upheaval. Consuls from five nations contributed flags to protest actions by a Carrancista faction and General Obregon, as water shortages and violence strain residents.
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Mexico
Red Cross
Mexico City
Atarvinas
Obregon
Carrangista
Look Who's Here Bom Army List Fragment
A fragmented OCR listing many names and places across the United States. Includes individuals linked to Montgomery Birmingham Charleston Eufaula Petersburg St Louis Greenville Washington and other locales. No coherent event or narrative. reads like a roster or contact snippet with scattered initials and affiliations.
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Smith
Charleston
Cle
Segrest
City
FL Seouter
Eufaula
Ada
Mutter
Kingston
Green
Headland
Ala
H. Ragusa
Petersburg
Var
Kong
J.T. Went
St. Louis
KN. Sutton
Washington
Bb. C
Whitehead
Greenville
Fire report on reserve banks shows mixed results
Washington reports the fire inspection of the twelve reserve banks reveals five banks including New York Chicago Dallas and one other earned more than they spent while operations spanned from November 16, 18 to June 30. The report notes some banks incurred larger deficits despite gains at others.
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Washington
Ema
HO Lane
Krigitt
Hichmond
Athite
Dallas
New York
Chicago
Strike Called Off In New York By Union and Employers
The promised strike of about 60 000 workers in the International Ladies Garment Workers Union in New York is postponed. Mayor Mitchell's council of conciliation requested a final meeting with union and manufacturers and conciliators tomorrow to settle differences, an agreement reached by both sides.
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New York
International Ladies’ Garment Workers
Ain
Mitchell
Council of
Conellistion
Maarteny Dies in Zeist at Age Near Sixty
London reports novelist Maarteny died yesterday in Zeist Holland. Born in Holland on August fifteenth eighteen forty eight, he authored several notable works and contributed to literary circles.
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London
Maarteny
Zeist
Holland
Rifle Shoot Friday At Dothan Guards Range
The Dothan Guards hold their annual rifle shoot at the range tomorrow starting at 7 o clock in the morning. Company medals will change hands.
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Dothan Guards
Panama Canal Tolls Hit Record High
Panama Canal tolls reached a record total of 973208 dollars, the largest since the waterway began operations. The August 4 report notes the figure as the official total for that period, marking a milestone in the canal’s financial history.
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Panama
Lightning Strikes Home as Cattlemen Meet in Birmingham
The residence of Will Green on South Appletree street was struck by lightning during a storm. A wall stair was damaged and a floor object toppled. The Southern Cattlemen’s Association holds its third annual meeting in Birmingham August 18 to 20, with reduced passenger rates and an extensive program emphasizing cattle breeding and industry development. Secretary Tait Hintler, Memphis, Tenn., handles details.
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Willfireen
Appletree Street
Mr. Green
Southern Cattlemen's
Pamenger Association
Ed Sham
Peinta
Padrenger Association
Program
Tait Hintler
Memphia
Tenn
Youthful Detective Seeks Store Job Despite Diploma
A teenaged youth in a store seeking employment presents his detective diploma and a letter from a detective school claiming special fitness for detective work. Store staff are impressed by his confidence but reveal they do not need a detective, leaving the youth hopeful yet uncertain about next steps.
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Aeema
Sherlock Balmas
Pastor Ray Campbell Heads to Dothan for Move
Ray Rabeet J Campbell, a pastor at the Presbyterian church, traveled from Hattiesburg to finalize moving arrangements to Dothan. He planned to arrive tomorrow night and drive through the county in his automobile.
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Ray. Rabeet J. Campbell
Presbyterian Shore
Hattienburg
Miss
Dothan
Two Convicted of Murder in Green Case
The jury found Will Johnson guilty of murder without recommendation and Freeman guilty with recommendation for the murder of Guyler Green. Judge Hardeman awaits sentence while Will Rhodes faces trial on a related charge. The verdicts followed the defendants declaring guilt after capture and later pleading self defense.
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Stateahern
Aig
Will Johnsen
I B. Freeman
Guyler Green
Johnson
Freeman
Will Rhodes
Hardeman
Aimee
Fohnner
Emrt
Potts
Incoherent ruinous quote about a deserter and a detective
A disjointed passage notes a deserter and mentions a detective, with vague reference to a school and someone earning money. The fragment hints at disgrace and punishment but offers no clear events or names.
Sweet Dreams A Great Mosquito Remedy Whys And Where
A brief note outlines reasons and places for using a mosquito remedy. It mentions addressing enquirers and fulfilling obligations to the letter in a concise guidance style.
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