Must Disavow Or Explain Sinking Of The Arabic
London Aug 23 The British foreign office issued an official statement to counter German defense claims about the sinking of the White Star liner Arabic. It lists four points: Arabic was unarmed, torpedoed without warning, made no attempt to attack a submarine, and did not try to escape. Officials hope the facts will influence U S government notes to Germany and frame the incident under Wilson notes.
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London
Germany
British Foreign Office
Foreign Office
Wilson Hay
Berlin
United States
Printing Houses Protest Against Bill of Senator Jones
Montgomery Alabama August 24 printing houses protest against Senator Jones bill to establish a 10000 state printing plant. Alabama printing houses appear before senate committee on finance and taxation at 3 pm opposing the measure while others discuss pension reforms and house guards removal. A party of legislators visited Anniston for a barbecue and Thach hosted. The senate judiciary committee plans to push a substitute bill recircuiting the state with districts rising to 24 and judges to 32 including Jefferson county retaining ten seats. A collecting of jewelers and watch repair services is advertised by Avery Watch Shop.
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Alabama
Jefferson County
Cotton problem grows serious for Wilson aides
Washington August 23 A serious problem faces the Wilson administration as Britain and France decree cotton contraband of war. Officials anticipate protests, while funding the crop becomes harder with foreign markets closing. Banks may rally reserves but long war could strain the cotton economy nationwide.
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Washington
Wilson
Great Britain
France
Lansing
London
Paris
Ins
Campfroiler
Williams
England
South
Lisenby Improves After Elevator Shaft Incident
City Clerk R W Lisenby who fell down the elevator shaft at city hall is improving and able to sit in a chair for the first time since the accident. Nearby residents P Fowler of Ashford and Grover Sanders of Ronte were in town on business while A D Whiddon traveled to Montgomery for his views. E J Huntin has completed improvements on his dwelling on East Main Street making it one of the finest homes in the city.
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R. W. Lisenby
City Hall
E. J. Huntin
Eset Main
Cane juice at drug stores in the South
Local drug stores announced cane juice availability on Tuesday morning priced at five cents per bottle amid the year’s supply. In Dothan and Birmingham, cane juice is promoted alongside other soft drinks with reports of strong demand and regional pride in the product.
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Hotston County
Neason
Birmingham
Maxendine Puaneb
Dothan
Death of E O Roberts Longtime Henry County pioneer dies
Elder statesman EO W Roberts dies Sunday night at his daughter's home near Abbeville from Brights disease. A long time county surveyor for 30 years, he joined Masonry in 1871 and was a Baptist for 40 years. Survived by wife Jane Ayers and ten children, with two sons and several daughters-in-law.
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Ry County
Mra. di
Mo Melvin
Abbeville
Roberts
Oa Qenod
Javad Nenher
Baptist Church
Minx Jane Ayera
Burch
Oren
Jessie
Orien
Misa Mollie | Roberts
Mr. Melvin
Does Germany Want Peace Aboard a Confused Dispatch
A Dutch newspaper reprints a garbled conference summary from Berlin with missing words and misprints. It alleges Chancellor von Hathnatly Heilweg and Secretary Helfelvich discuss economic strains, debt expansion, and implied risk to the empire, while unrelated names appear as passing visitors.
Obituary of Henry White Houston from Alabama county
Henry White Houston, a long time land surveyor in the county, lived through years of rural life near Dathan before towns formed. Known for health and humor, he would have been 82 at his next birthday and was buried at Union Church Cemetery. His cheerful example and readiness to meet the Lord were noted by the community.
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Xouthpart
Alabama
Houston
Union Church Cemetery
Youth Dies After Dune Dive Near Panama City
Lawrence Crawford, known as Son Crawford, died after a fatal dive from dunes into St Andrews Bay near Panama City Florida. He was taken to Mobile for treatment but succumbed to injuries. The boy’s family and friends mourn him as Lawrence’s body to be sent to Dothan for interment.
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Lawrence Crawford
Dothan
Crawford
Bothien
Lawrences Crawford
Dévett
Wenn
Crawfords
Panama City
Fla
Fia
Ming Vern Crawford
Eid
Tricenant
Lawrence
Mobile Jeterday
Apesiliate
Vicina
Willian Craward
Clarence
Local residents listed visiting Dothan and Slocomb on business
Dykes of Route 7 and Tre Hollis of Slocomb arrived in Dothan on business. Perry Wiggin of Route 7 and his wife and Doe Kelly and wife of Madrid were in town for trading. Camie Karasey was visiting friends and relatives in Slocomb this week.
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Tre Hollis
Slocomb
Dothan
Doe Kelly
Wife
Madrid
Camie Karasey Ie
Local group meeting posts initiation for new member
A local organization hosts an evening meeting with candidates to join the group. Members prepare for the formal admission while discussions focus on duties and community projects.
Lynch leaders defended by editor in Georgia politics
Fragmented report notes WATEgon approves of Frank Lynce Br Watein and Peplint candidate defense of the lynchers of Leo Frank. Mentions Attorney Marshall of New York and Ex-Governor Slaton lax sentence. Includes references to Hatchetor return from Savannah and Jamie Shatchelor.
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BR. Watein
Peplint
United States
Brre
Leo Frank
Marshall
New York
Watson
Frank
Slaton
Sunday restrictions hit Sheri Jobn May bans on cafes and drinks
In Sheri Jobn May the new Sunday rules target drug stores cafes and cigar stands with bans on selling drinks and cigars before Sunday masses. Officials justify the move noting Sabbath observance and long-standing habits while warning vendors and patrons of enforcement across the town.
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Deng
Sheri@ Jobn
Hove
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