Acting Adjutant General of Alabama National Guard Appointed
Governor Henderson named Colonel Hubbard of Pike County as acting Adjutant General succeeding Joseph B. Scully of Birmingham whose term expired February 10. Hubbard to remain in the legislature until duties prove. appointment temporary until he fulfills constituency obligations and a permanent commission is made. Adjutant General Senily previously held the post, resigning February 10, 1911, with Maddox of Mobile to command First Regiment in interim. An election will choose Hubbard’s successor after his formal resignation.
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Henderson Monday
Hubbard Thas
Senily
Guv O'Neal
State Senate
Hubbard
Tacut
F OM Maddox
Mobile
Unthard
Windsor Hotel Fire in Birmingham Wrecks Building
A large fire devastated the Windsor hotel in downtown Birmingham injuring several, with many guests jumping from upper floors. The blaze started around 4 90 AM at the Roberts Hardware Company store causing rapid spread and collapse. Firefighters from multiple units assisted as others were hospitalized.
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Hirmingham
Ala
Tog Ahem
Pennls
Howe
Windnar
Mall
Windsor Hotel
W. Kite
Robern Hardware Company
Shatree
Knowvilty
Murray
M. Murray
Ran Aptan
Drill Team Progress Noted By Dothan Company
Report from Dothan describes a drill team organized under Captain Colonel Morrin. Practice occurs weekly with significant improvement claimed in company drill and marksmanship. Officers praise the effort as the men show better headway and precision in maneuvers.
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Dothan Finardts
Col. Morrin
Companyo
Morrie
Bernhardt Cheerful After Leg Amputation Announced
Bordeaux dispatch reports at St Augustine hospital in Archaon that mime Sarah Bernhardt had her right leg amputated yesterday. Her condition is described as improving and as far as could be learned, she remains cheerful.
Unclear German Airship Activity Reported Near Rotterdam
A fragmented note claims a German airship flew toward a Dutch town near Rotterdam and an explosion was heard to the north, with attribution to a former manager and a source in Schiee mannikong.
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Rotterdam
North Sea
Schieemannikong
Santayatv
Pay cash for your Groveties at WF Bonham
Groveties goods advertised to be paid for in cash at WF Bonham store located at 128. The notice urges immediate purchase with cash to reduce price difference.
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Bonham
Piute Indians Forced to Retreat in Salt Lake Incident
In Salt Lake City on February, reports describe Piute Indians being ordered to retreat amid a tense clash as arriving poles are noted. The event centers on a forced withdrawal and local authorities reacting to the confrontation.
Norwegian steamer Way sunk off Dover near Bay
London Feb 44 The Norwegian steamer Way, coal carrier from Tyne to Bordeaux, sank off Dover this morning in ten minutes after a collision with a submarine or mine. Crew of twenty two saved. Petrograd reports Caucasus fighting with Turks driven beyond the river at Tchorak on February 21. No other engagements that date.
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London
Dover
Tyne
Bordeaux
Petrograd
Caucasus
Feeriva
Femon
Tchorak
Rowaan Tenth army in action near Naren and Niemen lines
London reports Rowaan Tenth army is still at bay along the Naren and Niemen rivers with Rensign territory contested. Offensives in Tenin region and local actions on southern flank are unconfirmed by Vienna while Russian counterattacks continue and main prison camps are reported. Artillery dominates fronts as air activity is slight except a Zeppelin raid on Calas. Cunard steamer Agting sails from New York with no further German notes yet.
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London
Rowaan
Tenth Army
East Proenza
Naren Bobe
Niemen
Tim
Tenin
Vienna
Ers
Gabe
Sleimine
Bombaertrode
Rhema
Gomba
Calas
Xobmarine
Cunard
New York
Fehrs
England
For sale. Hew head. Phone 237 Hewa, M. Lewis.
Fragmentary classified notice advertises a for sale item with a contact name M. Lewis and phone number 237. Readable details are limited but indicate a local sale listing in a historical newspaper page.
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Hew Head
Hewa
M. Lewis
Women vote leads to Chicago mayoralty primary contest
Voters in Chicago on February 23 participated in the first women’s mayoralty primary, amid talk of possible recall of women’s vote. Commentators noted the outcome could determine the city’s political future and the race for mayor.
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Wea
Chicago
Camparen
Tsme
Cy Trewenrer
City Chert
Thaij Aidormen Bn
Allied strategy and Belgian front in late February
London dispatch reports French forces reinforcing Belgian lines at Nieuwpoort and improvements along the Belgian coast as Allied commanders weigh the risk of withdrawal. German setbacks are noted near St Urorgen with French Marines and Alpine troops advancing, while British and Belgian positions are described as strained. Washington discusses the Evelyn incident and mine warnings, with no immediate changes to US policy.
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London
Entelen
Noeuport
Calaia
St Urorgen
Belgan Ranat
Alliec
Weil
Hirondi
Church Conference After Prayer at First Baptist
Tonight a church conference will be held for members of the First Baptist church following the prayer service, citing Acts chapter eight.
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First Baptist
Campaign Schedule Urges Crew Members to Prepare Speakers
Instructions tell Carietin crews to meet Atlantic Coast Line train No. 1M at 10 AM tomorrow, drive speakers to hotel, then to Favorite Cafe for 11 o clock dinner. All members must be ready to escort speakers and return to town promptly after dinner for area tours.
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Houston
Brave Eres
Mamgmed
Subourine Charge Proved Amid Mixed War Debate
Washington reports a cabinet discussion on German and Austrian submarine actions and American industry contracts. The text notes officials debating policy while state and local education roles shift, with Superintendent Tolleson resigning in Georgia and new assignments emerging as February education changes begin.
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Washington
Germany
United
Britain
Secretars Ubertebe
Partment
Prayer Meeting at First Presbyterian Tonight
The prayer meeting service at the First Presbyterian Church will be conducted by Mr. KR Marran tonight. Subtitle says four hundred dollars and a mud house. All the congregation is urged to be present and others cordially invited. Services at 7 PM.
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First Presbyterian Church
KR Marran
Urerd
Breakaway play sparks tense finish in pro game
A late burst by the star driver altered the outcome as the New York Netwaal League game reached a dramatic final stretch. Key players from both teams contributed, with Binton delivering crucial moments for the home squad and the visitors rallying to keep the score close.
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Binton
New York
New York Infantry Units Move Toward Canal Zone
United States infantry units, including the Twenty Seventh and First and Third Hat talons, head toward the Panama Canal Zone. Fort Porter and Fort Niagara host northern defenses as Major General Leonard Wood plans a next week inspection of posts and fortifications.
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New York
Tysath United States Infantry
Panama Caenal
Kinford
Fort Porter
Fort Noagata
Twenty Kunth Infantry
Canal Zone
Ataates Fearrinon
Leonanl Wood
Cantern
Dirinona
Anal
Ponts
Fortif Eatons
Bread Ticket Required Of Emperor's Family
Herlia reports bread distribution disrupted by a bread ticket rule. Citizens, including the emperor's family, faced shortages as the government enforces rationing to conserve scarce flour and stabilize supply.
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Herlia
Willam
Untitled Verso of Local Goods and Odd Narratives
Fragmentary notice describes cases and drums on hand and mentions odd items including gin and wine. The text references a county and a series of erratic details about objects, drinks, and an “oasis” motif with scattered improvised lines.
Weather Approval Prompts Local Project Push
Fragmented notes indicate weather approval for spring opens a campaign to promote a project. Mentions teams or groups in Dothan and Sherowndix, with implied plans for intervention and execution.
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Dothan
Damaged hatchery fish escape into dry creek bed
A fragment describes fish removed from a hatchery over a year ago being released into a lake area after the water was drained through a cut in the lake bed. The fish were later found and removed.
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