Somme War Tales From a Sergeant in Paris Home
A National Geographic Society war bulletin recounts a trench soldier’s visit to a Paris room called Blighty. He describes fear, loss, and humor as he admits he hit an officer, recalls brothers injured or killed, and vows to carry on despite the cruelties of Somme warfare. He hopes for home and peace, while clinging to faith and duty.
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Carol K K. Corey
National Geographic Society
Society
Paris
Padre
Severely Wounded in France Marine Colonel Catin
Colonel Albertus Wright Catin of the United States Marine Corps is severely wounded in France. Born December 1, 1868, in Gofanda New York he graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1890 and commanded the USS Maine when it was destroyed in Havana Harbor in 1898. He served in the Philippines Hawaii and Cuba and helped seize Vera Cruz on April 22 1914. He graduated from the Army War College in May 1917 and later commanded the marine barracks at Quantico Virginia.
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Albertus Wright Catin
United States Marine Corps
France
Gofanda
N. Y
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
U. S. S. Maine
Havana
Philippines
Hawaii
Cuba
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Army War College
Marine
Quantico
German wireless claims attack on Paris military sites
Paris reports a German wireless statement claiming bombardment efforts were aimed at important military establishments in Paris to justify the atrocity gun bombardment.
MISS RUTH COWAN HOLDS FIRST PLACE IN VOTE COUNT
Last evening at 5 o'clock the contest manager tallies show Miss Ruth Cowan of Coffeeville remains in first with Miss Cora Dickens of Lucedale rising to second and J P Edwards of Ocean Springs third. Final standings include district tallies and sealed votes to be added.
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Ruth Cowan
Cora Dickens
Lucedale
J. P. Edwards
Ocean Springs
Mobile
Rosa Broadus
Montgomery
Julia A. Bobe
South Broad
D. Baumgartner
Josephine Callaway
Neneden
Anne
Blanch Dempsey
T. J. Carpenter
St. Louis
Ethel Dyas
South Conception
S. Ellis
Marine
Amlee Franelick
St. Joseph and
Beauregard
Cephas
Alabama
Corinne Groom
Monterey Place
Ida May Harris
Florida
S. W. Cor
Bascomb
Josephine Judee
South Lawrence
Eloise McAndrews
St. Francis
Peter
St. Michael
R. H. Parsons
South Hamilton
Iedyavis
Kaeeseetes Yeowbhais
Gladys Tompkins
Lucille Adams
Robertsdale
Ala
Coffeeville
Ida B. Dozier
Thomasville
C. H. Frank
Pascagoula
Brashkie Grimsey
Atmore
CGN
Celeste Park
Flomaton
Etsea Ei Abe
Grace Rhodes
Georgiana
Sans Ore Etc
Lula Simmons
Mt. Vernon
Bessie Spicer
Whistler
Warity Fede
Hellena Sidney
Bay Minette
Virginia Thompson
Citronelle
Two Women Ordered Off Broad Street After Raid
Adel Gordon and Marie Kauffman must vacate Broad Street within forty eight hours to comply with Chief O Shaughnessy s orders after their arrest at 1566 North Broad Street. Durand and Therill were dismissed with warnings.
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Broad Street
Chief of Police
P. J. O’shaughnessy
Adel Gordon
Marie Kauffman
North Broad
Job Wanted Ad Appears in The Tribune
A Want ad appears in The Tribune inviting job seekers to submit applications. The notice lists contact details and ranges for positions available, urging candidates to respond promptly.
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The
Tribune
West Point class of 1919 graduates early for war drive
Secretary Baker told 137 United States Military Academy graduates that more than a million American soldiers would be in France soon. He awarded diplomas a year early, the first time since 1817, and urged officers to lead the nation to a victorious peace while staying prepared for future conflicts. He cited Germany's actions as the reason for U S belligerency and the defense of individual liberty.
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France
Baker
United States Military Academy
West Point
N. Y
United States
Germany
Schroeder Freed After Prohibition Case Drop Request
William Schroeder, a grocer, was released after Solicitor Jack Courtney asked for a nol pro se in the Violation of the prohibition law case. The action ends the prosecution against Schroeder.
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William Schroeder
Jack Courtney
Private Burgess Cheered At Ship Plant Demonstration
Private Leslie C. Burgess of the Princess Pat regiment, badly wounded at Yves, headlined a patriotic gathering at the Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company yard. J A Yeomans spoke for the Canadian government service and A G Morne for the Shipping Board. The event closed a four-plant tour with an auto tour for Morse and Red Cross hosts guiding visitors.
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Leslie C. Burgess
Yves
Princess Pat
Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company
J. A. Yeomans
Canadian Government Service
A. G. Morne
New York
Ice
United Ee Shipping Board
Alabama Company
Pascagoula
Moss P
Mr. Morse
Mobile County
Port
Joseph H. Lyons
Sheip
Mabel Goode
Red Cross
County Board Plans Sendoff For 30 Colored Men To Camp Sherman
County Board No. 1 will send 30 colored men to Camp Sherman in Chillicothe Ohio tonight. A special train will depart with a hearty send-off planned.
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County Board No. 1
Sherman
Chillicothe
Ohio
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Tomer
Ately
Sydney
Ocasia
Marie E. Patterson
Cry Bank
Bell Phone
Elfoctro
ST. Francis ST
Mobile, Ala
New Queen
Queen Theatre
Bienville Square
Ment
Nits
Recorder
W. J. Durand
Grover Therill
Warn
Ings
MR. Baker
Chimese
Schroeder
Hargrove
Cahaba
Carbon Hill
Walker County
Madison
Royal Streets
Zimmern’s Coal CO
Private Burgess
Castoria
Humah
Fletcher
Joe
Tre GewTarn Company
York
Chas. H. Fletcher
B. Halstead Scott
Chicago
Ills
William Belmont
Cleveland
J. H. Taft
Brooklyn
R. J. Hamlen
Detroit
Mich
Wm. J McCrain
Omaha
Neb
J. R. Clausen
Philadelphia
R. M
Kansas City
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