Belgian Refugee Reaches Mobile in Distress Tale
Jule Liaudat a 23 year old Belgian refugee and former soldier, escaped German capture after leaving Maline. He traveled through Germany to Switzerland then Spain, boarded the Kasbeck for Philadelphia but reached Galveston and Mobile. He found shelter with Gustav Meyer and hopes to work while contacting relatives in Philadelphia.
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Maline
Jule Liaudat
Belgium
Switzerland
Barcelona
Spain
America
Liaudat
Philadelphia
Galveston
Mobile
Gustav Meyer
Elmira Street
Liandat
Meyer
Item
Gorenflos
Lillie
France
Rhine
Local Attorneys Open New Offices in National City Bank Building
Notice dated August 7 1915 states attorneys Harry T. Smith and William G. Caffey have established offices in Rooms 716 722 of the National City Bank Building.
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Harry T. Smith
William G. Caffey
National City Bank
Pellagra Sufferer Claims Cure and Hope in Remedy
Mrs. S. A. Cotter of Ringgold Louisiana reports complete recovery from pellagra after using Baughn's remedy. She credits renewed health, weight gain, and renewed vitality, urging others to seek the free book from American Compounding Co. Box 2049 Jasper Alabama for the cure with money-back guarantee if it fails.
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Baughn
American Compounding Co
Jasper
Ala
Adyv
Belgian Soldier in Barcelona Fends Off Surveillance
Describes Liaudat fleeing through Barcelona after meeting the French consul. He warns against returning to the army due to German surveillance and recounts hardships. He seeks employment while awaiting news from his Philadelphia aunt and shows a photo and papers from the French consul.
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Barcelona
Philadelphia
Weather outlook tied to Gulf disturbance movement
Washington reports the weekly forecast hinges on a tropical disturbance over the Southern Windward section. Middle Atlantic states expect fair weather then showers. South Atlantic and East Gulf see thunder showers then relief. West Gulf mostly fair after brief storms. Tennessee sees showers midweek then fair, then more showers later. Temperatures overall seasonable.
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Washington
Bland
Mississippi
Middle Atlantic States
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
West Gulf States
Tennessee
Good Roads Days Readied Across Alabama Statewide
The Alabama Good Roads Association reports widespread plans to observe Good Roads Days on August 16 and 17 across the state. Bulletins with road improvement guidance have been circulated, following Governor Henderson's proclamation, with Alabama credited for launching the movement now spreading to over twenty states.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Good Roads Association
Henderson
Alabama
Union
Garnly Challenges Rainier Victory. Fraud Charges Filed
J A Carnly defeated candidate for Coffee county seeks to invalidate Rainier's election to the Alabama House. He charges an over count gave Rainier the seat and the matter was referred to a special committee. Also includes Dauphin Island personals and a light quip about retirement.
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Garnly
Rainier
House
Montgomery
Ala
J. A. Carnly
Coffee County
F. P. Rainier
M. 8
Carmichael
Inter State Commerce Commission rules baggage through checks
The Interstate Commerce Commission invalidated proposed railroad rules prohibiting through baggage checks and through Pullman accommodations on combination tickets. The decision affects Pittsburgh routes and Southern connections, with suppliers and travelers protesting detainments and rechecking at gateways like Washington. Commissioner Harlan dissented citing risks of throughfare evasion. A Bayonne jury also held Captain Daniel Cady responsible for a death in the Bayonne strike.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Southern Railroads
Southeastern Passenger Association
Chambers of Commerce
Harlan
Jersey City
N. J
Daniel Cady
Bayonne
John Sterancescak
Graham-Rush Wins Fifth Straight In Whistler League
Graham-Rush defeat Mo-Cola 20 to 1 on Whistler diamond to run their streak to five. Burch leads with four hits including a three-base clout while Finnegan adds three hits and five RBIs in seven innings pitched. Gulf Shingle also tops Whistler 20 to 1 at Plateau to take league lead behind Harwell strong pitching and Tacon hot at plate. Whistler hampered by missing players and late lineup issues.
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Graham-Rush
Whistler
Ala
Mo- Cola
M-Cola
George
Bureh
Graham Rush
R.h.po
A.E. Smith
Eae
Wagner
Spicer
Williams
Bonarie Cieweckeveeeee
Endo
Chambera
Finnegan
Ee Sanders
Campbell
Moore
Ib P . Cramer
If Burton
Ross
Libri
Brantly
Graham- Rush
MarCold
Ponds
Burch
Mo-Cola
Jay
Chamers
Gulf Shingles
Plateau
Gulf Shingle
Eckford
Ching
Nelson
Kekford
Harwell
Tacon
Mitternight
Britton
Kercher
Hanon
Pistole
Ab.r.h.po
Hanan
Orsey
Leavitt
Stevens
McKioth
Crvers
U. R. Unnion
If-Sa
Ab.r.h.po.a.e
Roger
Fanes
Bieber
TOURS
Royer
C. Hanan
King
Manes
Steber
Kanes
Whistier
Guif
Lee
Dixon
Fekfor
Harwel
Wid
Werrington
Barrett
Lime Therapy for Tuberculosis Promoted in 1912 Journal
In the Journal of the American Medical Association July 27 1912 Dr C F Olsen of Minneapolis argues calcium deficiency underlies tuberculosis and Eckman Alterative aids by supplying lime. The remedy, praised for easy assimilation and lack of habit forming drugs, is sold by Braswell's Drug Store.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
C. F. Olsen
Minneapolis
Eckman
Braswell
Close Call for County Superintendent in Asylum Fight
Superintendent John Smith of the County Poor Asylum battled Mat Deakle Monday night about 7 o clock. Will Overton, a prisoner, rescued Smith when Deakle attacked with an iron bed and a knife wound left on Deakle’s arm. Deakle was jailed on assault and battery. Smith sustained bruises. Deputy sheriffs Brannan and Petty took Deakle into custody after Smith reported the incident. Deakle, 55, formerly lived in the county.
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John Smith
County Poor Asylum
Mat Deakle
Will Overton
Smith
Deakle
Brannan
Petty
Denakle
Stith
Maxim Invention to Shield Soldiers from Gas Attacks
Paris dispatch reports Hiram Maxim has invented a simple inexpensive contrivance that makes deadly gases rise and pass over soldiers’ heads, protecting them from inhalation. The device aims to render gas attacks ineffective on the battlefield.
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Paris
Hiram Maxim
London
Petit Parisien
New Orleans to St. Louis Barge Line Gains River Rights
A New Orleans to St. Louis barge line company wins the right to use the riverfront municipal terminal facilities in New Orleans. The firm plans a 3 million dollar investment to build terminals and an elevator with one million bushels capacity within three years. The city reserves the option to purchase the assets after five years.
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New Orleans
St. Louis
River Front
Director of
Public Utilities
Fitch dies after appendicitis in Berkeley sanatorium
Fitch author of Peoria dies at a Berkeley sanatorium after an operation for appendicitis. He was 39, born in Galva in 1877, educated at the University of California, and had recently moved to California with Mrs. Fitch. Funeral services are planned in Peoria Friday.
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Berkeley
Cal
Fitch
Peoria
Ise Louise Fitch
Theiversity of California
California
Ill
Georgeson Fitch
Galva
Logo
Illinois
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