Doctors Wage Fist Fight in Alabama Senate Chamber
In Montgomery the Alabama senate heard health bill testimony when Dr. R S Hill and Dr Yarbrough clashed in a brief fist fight. They were separated by committee members, exchanged apologies, and resumed the hearing. The incident prompted brief discussion of the health bill and other measures as lawmakers prepared for further sessions.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Senate
Gorgas
R. S. Hill
Finance and Taxation Committee
Finance and Taxation
Yarbrough
Hill
Sanders
Dr. Hill
J. Hill
Lee
R. M. Cunningham
Parke
Jefferson
Col Hubbard
Trey
Alabama Geasiers
Association
Eee
Rine Ee
Hartwell
Five Fire Companies Battle Blaze Over Coat Loss
Five fire companies fought a blaze on Walton and Peachtree streets aimed at saving the coat of George Barnes of the Stag Hotel. The burning garment set a chair and window on fire as crews worked to extinguish the flames.
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Atlanta
Walton and
Peachtree
George Barnes
Stag Hotel
U S Seeks Latin American Mediation Over Mexico Crisis
The United States debates how to manage its Mexico policy using Latin American diplomats. It aims to share responsibility with southern republics while pushing its own approach, suggesting possible armed intervention if Carranza blocks Villa Zapata and other leaders.
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Brazil
Bolivia
Uruguay
Guatemala
United States
Mexico
México
Carranga
Villa
Za- Pata
Cilentificos
Arranza
Carranza
Zapata
Des Moines Auto Race Ends in Fatal Crash and Injuries
At Des Moines Iowa during a 200 mile race Joe Cooper was killed after a tire blowout and crash three others including Cooper's mechanician were fatally injured In the race Ralph De Palma won in a Stutz with an unofficial time of 3 hours 28 minutes 52 seconds. Maurice Keiler died from internal injuries and William Chandler suffered internal injuries after a later crash involving a Deusenberg driven by Chandler
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Des Moines
Speedway
Joe Cooper
Maurice Keller
Chandler
Ralph de Palma
Ralph Mulford
Deusenberg
Eddie O'Donnell
W. W. Brown
Duchesney
Peter Henderson
O’donnell
William Chandler
Fairhaven
N. J
Maurice Keiler
St. Paul
Keiler
de Palma
Mulford
Oo'miell
Savannah
Elgin
British clothing shortage threatens civilians as war widens
United Press reports from London that England may face a clothes famine due to labor shortages and high prices as war draws on. Woolen goods are diverted to military needs with 8 million uniforms made recently, while civilians fear a hard winter and limited cotton supplies.
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Wilbur S. Forrest
United Press Staff Coon
London
England
Leeds
Outfitter
Germany
Rev Fr Slevin Leads Catholic Association Growth
Rev Father Thomas C. Slevin arrives from Galveston to serve as spiritual and physical director of St. Josephs Catholic Association. He begins efforts to recruit men and boys from across the city for the hall and gym at Bayou and St. Louis streets.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Association
Bayou and
St. Louis Streets
Thomas C. Slevin
Galveston
Texas
Mayor's Chameleon Becomes Fly Killer for City
In Akron on August 17 Mayor Rockwell discarded his fly swatter after receiving a chameleon from a Hawaiian admirer. The reptile promptly captures flies and serves as a novel aid to bald-headed visitors, proving a handy new pest control marvel.
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Akron
Rockwell
Bilbo Support Slips in Mississippi Primary Returns
Semi official returns from Tuesday's Democratic primaries show Theo G Bilbo leading for governor by 47 718 votes while Lt Gov winner Lee M Russell defeats E Bunyan Carter by 14 500. Dr J P Taylor elected treasurer and others listed with various races unsettled prompting possible recount.
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Insurance
R. BE. Wilson
George C. Meyers
Supreme Court
W. B. Wilson
J. F. Thames
Love
M. A. Brown
Henry ©. Wood
Stokes V. Robertson
C. J. Moore
George R. Edwards
James R. McDowell
P. E. Matthews
L. Q Stone
Bilbo
Democratic Executive Committee
Ocean Queen Sunk by Submarine off British Waters
The British trawler Ocean Queen, 185 tons and owned by an Aberdeen firm, was sunk today by a submarine near London waters. The crew were landed safely.
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London
Aberdeen
Weather Brief from Washington August Forecast
Partial weather note from Washington reports a warm, humid day with hints of rain for Alabama and surrounding regions. Forecasters indicate rising temperatures and unsettled conditions across parts of the South.
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Washington
Houston arrests Hayssen in alleged dynamite plot
H W Hayssen of Chunchula Alabama was jailed in Houston on charges of threatening to blow up the home of Hubbell Slack & Company treasurer William Weatherford. He traveled from New Orleans after trouble with police there and is linked to letters and attacks on Fort Worth and Mobile targets. He wore an iron cross ring and claimed war correspondent status with dubious travels.
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Houston
Tex
H. W. Hayssen
Chunchula
Ala
William Weatherford
Hubbell, Slack & Company
France
Galveston
Ayssen
New Orleans
Pearce
Fort Worth
Hayssen
Mobile
Register
The
Item
Tribune
Emil Brunier
H. W. Hayassen
Texas
Chinchula
Mobile and Ohio
Montgomery
Nashville
W. J. Bryan
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Nothing to Lloyd George Assassination Rumor Denied
The ministry of munitions denied a New York rumor that David Lloyd George had been assassinated. Officials said Lloyd George was at his Criccieth, Wales home for the weekend, and could not explain how the false report started. Newsrooms rushed to answer inquiries as the market closed.
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Lloyd-George
London
Ministry of Munitions
New York
David Lloyd-George
Criccieth
Wales
America
What Tell He Dont Bite Vernon Castle Arrest Story
Vernon Castle quips to an inspector that Tell the dog would not bite as he faces arrest for keeping an un muzzled dog. He faced a choice of $2 fine or two days in jail but was not jailed. In New Jersey, Dr J J Savitz resigns as assistant education commissioner after a year in office. Zends FE Scott named as successor. Washington police graft inquiry leads to an officer suspension and expected deeper involvement.
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New York
Vernon Castle
Tighe
Tell
Castle
Trenton
N.J
New Jersey
J. J. Savitz
Westfield
Savitz
United States Pushes Stable Government in Haiti
Washington reports the United States seeks only a stable government in Haiti not conquest and will explain policy to Latin American powers. Amid the Mexican crisis the seizure of authority at Port au Prince and Cape Haitien draws criticism while talks seek a protectorate to safeguard Haitian finances until a new president is elected. Marines may be withdrawn until then, with further steps after the national assembly names a president.
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U. 8
Haiti
Washington
United States
Anmerican
Port-au-Prince
Cape Haitien
Menos
Sen. Senate
Lanh
Studet
National Assembly
Ethan
Tamstaba
Russians Hammer Warsaw Front In Major Push
Petrograd reports heavy fighting near Warsaw as Russian and German forces clash along the Bug and Vistula angles. The fighting centers on halting German advances and preventing a Warsaw pocket breakout, with casualties mounting and strategic positions under constant bombardment.
Notes on Wilsons disputed neutrality and European claims
Washington reports indicate two national notes agreeing in principle to arbitrate Germany’s claim under Prussian law and Austria’s assertion that the United States is violating neutrality by munitions shipments. The discussion follows responses with Great Britain and the Mexican situation amid European pressuring.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
States
Funeral Notices and Local Obituaries Run in Paper
Holmes entered into rest August 6 1915 at 4 10 PM Elizabeth Bolling widow of John S Holmes from residence of her daughter Mrs William Mickle Jr Hill service August 8 4 PM private Nichols Beth Mable wife of Chic Nichols died Thursday August 5 1915 2 16 PM in 21st year friends invited to attend service at grandmother Wm Wickham 260 S Roy This Sunday afternoon Interment Maple Cemetery Found June 7 a one yearling calf white branded 0 two ears owner apply at Chanes ny
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