More Troops Rush To No Of Gen Funston At Mexican Border
Washington August 14 Major General Funston requests and the War Department orders one infantry regiment from Texas City to Brownsville and sends one airplane and two batteries to Brownsville from Fort Sill Ohio. Major John Hell at Texas City will select the infantry unit while Fort Sill selects the batteries. The action follows Funston's demand for stronger border protection amid Mexican raider concerns.
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Gen. Funston
Mexican
Washington
War Department
Funston
Texas City
Brownsville
Fort Sill
Ohio
John Hell
Wayward Mentions Stir Probate Judge Race Rumors
A burst of speculation centers on W OL Brown and others as potential nominees for probate judge. Rumors name several figures including W A Brown and Dick Dawsey, with parties divided by political lines. The chatter hints at early announcements and quiet campaigns ahead of formal declarations.
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W. OL. Brown
W. A. Brown
Circuit Court
Prohata
Dame Rumor
Doe Taker
A. C. Crawford
A. Y. Malone
John Sanders
S. W. Burkett
Bud Barnes
Wol
Fine Horse Arrives From Savage Farm
Directum Heir a bay stallion, fouled May 10, 1914, bought by John H Crawford of this city. Crawford reports high satisfaction. horse expected for service at the Fair Grounds in two weeks. Also notes a sensational sighting on Font er Street of a 7 ft 11 in tall man wearing a custom 23 shoe. details unclear.
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Savage Farm
John Hr. Crawford
Dipping Vats Spread Through the County
Thompson of Taylor county farm demonstration agent travelled to the WoW Eddins farm to supervise a dipping vat project. Vats will be tested at Madrid and other county points. Local residents including Leah Joiner J D Peterman E Barnes TF Hooper Hon R W Wilkon J W Kitchings J T Lisenby M Seay and families were active in Dothan and nearby towns with routine visits and travel noted.
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Thompson
Taylor
Wow
Eddins
Crosby
Madrid
State Legislature Deliberates As Sessions Drag On
Governor and lawmakers weigh delays and band issues as the Legislature mulls local bills. A conference with 16 to 18 members touched on convicts and mine labor while the house debated a revenue board for Houston County and abolished its treasurer’s post. Outcomes remain uncertain in both chambers.
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Sugertion aydAke Konle
Agai
Legislatuie
Situation In Poland Despatches Describe German Advances
Polish situation reported with German claims of repulsed Russian action and new offensives. German forces advance toward Bobr Narew, capture railway junction southeast of Ostrow, and push east from Lomza toward Riga Mitau. Prince Leopold’s army reaches Kaluyayn region as Russians retreat. von Mackensen attacks near Haregen and Oxtraw.
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Riga-Mitau
Konto
Loma
Bobr-Narew
Ostrow
Prince Leopold of
Mavarih
Kaluayn
von Wayrel
Luken
Fiehl
von Mackensen
Haregen
Oxtraw
Cotton Warehouse Bill Faces Senate Debate This Week
The governor signals action on a cotton warehouse bill likely to be discussed soon. Senator Link indicates the measure would strike Sanford’s lien on cotton, while opponents question the effectiveness and potential amendments may be proposed.
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Link Saya
Tandford
Blight Improvement Reported For W. Lisenby
Mr I. W. Lisenby, who suffered a stroke Saturday, was reported slightly better today. He fell through an elevator shaft at the new City Hall building about ten days ago, breaking a hip and remaining bedbound under constant care since.
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I. W. Lisenby
Lisenby
New City
Columbus physician attends ill brother in law at home
Dr. Darby a noted physician of Columbus Georgia is at Kant Newton street residence of his brother in law Mr. B W Lisenby who is critically ill at home.
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Darby
Columbus, Ga
B. W. Lisenby
Kant Newton Street
Nive furnished room for rent in Werner Nein area
A brief notice advertises a furnished room for rent in the Werner Nein area. It indicates available accommodation with basic amenities and contact for inquiries.
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Nive
Fats and Leans to Play Again News Card
The Fats and Leans prepare for another match after previous contests with heavier rivals. They seek a clear path to victory as analysts debate potential tactics and lineup changes. Mrs J Stallings and family travel to Montgomery to visit her mother, Mrs N B Crawford.
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Fats and Leans
Stallings
Eanm
Crawford
Grant
Mra
Montgomery
Judgment Favoring Plaintiff in Satin v Snead Collision Suit
In Euler's court today judge ruled for plaintiff Mike Satin against Mack Snead. The suit sought 100 as damages after a collision involving two automobiles, arising from an incident described in the record.
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Mike Satin
Mack Snead
Dunthe Euler
Devastation Hits Kingston After Severe Storms
In Kingston Jamaica Aug heavy rain and high tides washed away large portions of the north side. Hundreds evacuated from homes, houses, and wharves demolished. Banana plantations damaged. many killed though precise totals unavailable. Port Maria and Bull Bay areas suffered near total destruction of trees and fruit houses. Telegraph and telephone lines being repaired. inland communication slow but restoration expected.
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Kingston
Hometon
Port Maria
Bull Fay
Allies See Russian Situation Improve In War News
London reports apparent improvement on the eastern front with renewed Allied confidence. Meyard drives Germans from key positions near Kiev and Urlak, while German advances continue in the south and southwest but no confirmed captures are noted. Von Mackensen advances between Viepre and the Bug after delays from Russian counterattacks. Western fronts show a claimed Argonne success, but French reports deny any confirmed breakthrough. Mr. and Mrs. Frit ter return from Manama City with daughter joining Mr. Payne.
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London
Kiga
Urlak Serl
Keyno
Teutook
French Front Actions Near Bay Area Report
Fragmented report describes British and allied forces advancing near a bay with ground fighting and heavy weapon use. It notes artillery exchanges and attempts to push southward from a strong point, with mention of machine guns and fortifications shaping the action.
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Sineg
Deberkity
Bay
Bree
Carther
Marie
Pepe
Snc
Political Turmoil Reports Expulsion Over Modding Allegations
A fragmentary note from New Ortearia notes a political incident involving the expulsion of Corranca amid accusations of modding in public affairs. The report references Uhin point Lea Crus and Meri, but details are unclear.
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Ortearia
Ang
Apatehin
Corranca
Politcal Affairs
Meri
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