Germans Begin New Offensive Move In West
Paris July 3 German attacks preceded by heavy bombardment struck four points from the Yser to the Vosges over the last two days. The offensives aim to generalize the Western front with phalanx-style drives. French reports claim German assaults repulsed from Winarville to Fourneau, with losses on both sides and bombs dropped on Arras, Vimy, and Beauraing. Official statements from Berlin note night fighting northwest of Souches and incursions near Les Harges, with gains on the Dniester and Bug rivers in the southeast theater.
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Paris
Yser
Vosges
Lemberg
Crown Prince
Winarville
Uélurs
Argonnea
Arras
Chalie- Tange
Zarren
Wangimaarck
Vimy
Beauraims
Ilgen Ridge
Vosges Mountains
Metzeral
Crete
Somme
Aisne
Soupier
Troyon
Champagne
Perthes- Beaugéjour
Argonne
Meuse
Colonne
Sahaya
la Fontanelle
Hartmannsweiler
Berlin
Souchéz
Les Harges
Hilgenfirst Ridge
Dniester River
Mariampol-Werejoo-Wissto
Klota
German Drive Pushes Russians Toward Brest-Litovsk
London reports say German forces under Mackenzen reach the Bug river while von Linsingen chases Russians in eastern Galicia. Russians retreat from Ivangorod as Von Mackenzen’s advance tightens. Hindenburg may move south toward Brest-Litovsk with Austro Germans advancing north of Tarnow.
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London
Mackenzen
Bug River
von Linsingen
Galicia
Gnile Lipa
Poland
Berlin
Ivangorod
Vistula
Vieprz
von Mackenzen
von Hindenburg
Baltic
Are
Canon
Brest-Litovsk
Tarlow
Canada Wheat Largely Unharmed by June Frosts
In Winnipeg Manitoba on July 3 experts report that June frosts caused little injury to local wheat. Snow and frost appeared in the Prince region but did not affect the grain, which remains in normal condition for the season.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Manitobia
Wheat
Prince
Disaster Strikes Giant Submarine U 30 Is At Bottom
London reports the German submarine U-30 is at the seabed near the Ems mouth in twenty fathoms of water. Three crewmen have died and rescue seems unlikely. German sister ships today reportedly destroyed at least five ships near the United Kingdom, including the Londonderry steamship Cadsby and the Richmond.
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London
Ems River
Bottum
Borkum
Wilhelmshaven
United Kingdom
Londonderry
Cadsby
Sidney
Wolf Rock
Moville
Ireland
Richmond
Queenstown
Boulogne
Atve
Craigard
Galveston
Newport News
Iittb
Antwerp
Falmouth
Battle off Gothland Ends With Albatross Run Ashore
The admiralty reports a two hour engagement near Gothland with four Russian armored cruisers. The Albatross was hit multiple times and run ashore at Ostergarn. Twenty one crew were killed and twenty seven wounded. Swedish authorities express sympathy.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
Admiralty
Gothland
Windau
Albatross
Ostergarn
State Horticultural Society to Meet in Montgomery
The Alabama State Horticultural Society will hold its annual session in Montgomery on July 21 and 22. Attendance is expected to be large as horticulture interest grows. Exhibits of fruits and vegetables will be shown with premiums awarded for top products. Reports from officers will be read, and L. H. Reed of Deer Park heads the exhibit committee.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama State Horticultural Society
Deer Park
Large Sailing Vessel Ablaze and Abandoned
London dispatch says the steamship Eddie bound for Queenstown sighted a large sailing vessel afire and abandoned in mid ocean. Weather forecast indicates local thundershowers in Georgia Mississippi Alabama and showers in Florida Sunday and Monday.
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London
New York
Queenstown
Washington
Georgia
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
Mule Determines Oil Bore Site in Odd Texas Tale
In Dallas on July 3 a humorous tale recounts Col. E. A. B. R. Green, a wealthy rail and land owner, who plans to drill for oil using a mule named Maud's Brother to decide the exact location. The story portrays the colonel, his fortune, and the mule in a light, folksy note.
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Dallas
Tex
Hoosac
Maud
Col. E. AB
R. Green
Lionel
Atty General Proposes Convicts Aid Families Plan
United States Attorney General T W Gregory announced a cooperative prison program allowing convicts to assist their families while serving sentences. He spoke after a five day Atlanta prison visit and upcoming Fort Leavenworth tour. The plan aims to ease the burden on innocent relatives and promote work, with products for military and naval use to be supplied to dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Gregory
United States
Atlanta
Fort Leavenworth
Mr. Gregory
Governor’s letter urges use of investigating committee findings
Governor Henderson urges the examining committee findings as basis to pursue immediate action against officials who may have misused public funds. He notes the attorney general says no authority to direct investigations without a governor’s order and discusses a $5000 claim against Alabama Fidelity and Casualty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Alabama Fidelity and Casualty Company
Brookside Mayor Arrested in Prohibition Liquor Raid
BIRMINGHAM July 3 George Caravello mayor of Brookside Alabama was placed under bond on a charge of violating the prohibition law. Sheriff Thomas J Batson and deputies seized about 800 gallons of bottled and barrel liquor from Caravelle's Brookside premises. The liquor was loaded on two motor trucks and taken to the courthouse storeroom. The raid was conducted by Sheriff Batson and Deputies E B Knight Chris Hartsfield Ivan McReynolds and J P Brents. Caravelle formerly ran a wholesale liquor business and has served in multiple town posts over twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
George Caravello
Brookside
Thomas J. Batson
Caravelle
Barton High School Boys of 714 Hold Reunion
Barton High School alumni of Class 714 gathered at the Cawthon Hotel Vineyard venue last Tuesday evening for a six course banquet. A screened off section displayed school colors and class emblems while members delivered speeches and readers shared letters from distant classmates.
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An Vedioi Ve
Barton
Academy 4Ool
Cawthon Hotel
Special election called to fill Carmichael seat in Coffee County
Governor Henderson proclaimed a special election in Coffee County to fill the vacant Alabama House seat caused by the resignation of Malcolm Carmichael. The election is set for Friday, August 3, with Mr Carmichael noted as the Savant appointment by Federal Judge Henry D. Gayton.
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Montgomery
Ala
Henderson
Coffee County
Frceday
House of Representatives
Malcolm Carmic
Carmichael
Savanist
Henry D. Gayton
First Coal Shipment From Above Lock 17 Arrives
The packet M. Carney delivered two barges of coal for Pratt Consolidated Coal Co. from the Maxine mines, marking the first river shipment down Warrior and Tombigbee rivers above Lock 17. The trip took five and a half days, without night runs, and the company plans return trips as unloading begins.
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M. Carney
Pratt Consolidated Coal Company
Warrior
Tombigbee
Maxine
R. J. Milling
H. E. McCormack
Birmingham
Holt
Tuscaloosa
Concert of 75 Bands in Seattle Park Promises Spectacle
Seattle prepares for a July week event by 75 bands in one park as the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine holds its conclave. Each band in unique oriental style uniforms will perform in massed concert and accompany a grand hall presentation to attract large crowds. The city plans extensive waterfront arrangements to accommodate attendees.
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Seattle
Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine
Thev
Sonside
Judge W. H. Parks Dead at Montgomery
Judge W. H. Parks register in chancery died at his home after a brief illness. He was highly regarded in the region and survived by his wife and six children including A. B. Parks Luverne and W. L. Parks Andalusia. Remains to be shipped to Troy for burial in the family ground.
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W. Hi. P Parks
Montgomery
W. H. Parks
Chancery
Parks
Dge Parks
A- B. Parks
Luverne
W. L. Parks
Andalusia
J. T. Parks
San Antonio
Tex
C. F. and Parks
B. Ollis
Troy
Open Air Service Tonight Led by Rev C C McGehee
Rev Dr C C McGehee will conduct an open air service at Bienville Square tonight at 8. Music is led by H O Hannah from Government Street Presbyterian Church. The Bienville Square meetings attract crowds with extra seats. open air services inspire others at Magnolia Beach.
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C. C. McGehee
Bienle Square
St. Francis Street Methodist Church
H. O. Hannah
Government Street ‘Presbyterian Church
Bienville Square
Mobile
Business Women's Club
Magnolia Beach
Mobile Bay
French Commander at Dardanelles Wounded
General Gouraud, commander of the French expeditionary forces at the Dardanelles, was struck by shell fragment and invalided home. General Baillaud appointed provisional command of the expeditionary forces.
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Paris
Gouraud
Dardanelles
Baillaud
No Paper Tomorrow: Independence Day Holiday Notice
The Item will not be issued tomorrow as July 4 falls on a Sunday. Banks government offices post offices courts city and county buildings markets and many businesses will be closed nationwide. The paper notes a rare holiday break to allow staff rest without depriving readers of news.
Pitched battle feared in inquest over triple Georgian killings
In Columbus Georgia fear grows of clashes as investigators prepare inquest into the triple assassination of Epps Max Melton and Teal. Witnesses report shots near Blanton's Landing and an automobile party linked to the Hargett brothers and John Land, tying to August killings.
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Codumbuss
Epps
Max Melton
John
Chattahoochle River
Meltom
Teal
Blanton’s Landing
Blanton's Landing
Hargett Brothers
John Land
Epps Melton
Mande Teal
Governor appoints seven officials under convict department
Governor Henderson announced the appointment of seven officials under the convict department. Raymond L. Corbitt of Abbeville was named transfer agent. Camp officials include warden Dr. G A Cryer of Bellellen, physician J R Mitchel West Blod on, yardman Lucille J D Evans Birmingham, warden Dr A K Collins Millport, physician E H Crawford Centerville, and yardman Undisclosed.
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Birmingham
A.K. Collins
Millport
E. H. Crawford
Centerville
Yardman
Chinese Smugglers Use Tattoo Code System
Immigrant bureau Captain Connell reports a tattoo based communication method among Chinese smugglers. Hidden insignia under the skin allegedly marks entry into inner rings and allows letters to pass between members without alerting authorities or prison guards.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Immigration Bureau
Connell
Colorado plan to ease unemployment by appointed committee
Governor Carlson created a committee with state officials and individuals to explore ways and means of employment and relief. F J Radford H J Alexander and A R Reed head the panel. they lack state funds and will seek state aid and highway projects to create jobs.
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Denver
Carlson
F. J. Radford
Trinidad
H. J. Alexander
A. R. Reed
Boulder
State Highway Commission
Huerta Arrested Again in Mexico Plot Case
Victoriano Huerta former Mexican dictator and five companions were jailed in El Paso after failing to post bond. Huerta protested perceived persecution claiming he lacked a revolver, while authorities cited orders from Washington. He faced federal charges tied to plotting to violate U.S. neutrality with a Mexican revolt.
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EL Paso
Victoriano Huerta
Mexico
Peguera
United Es
Revon
United States
Bryant
Ees
Ignacio Bravo
Een Cies Delgado
Enrique Gorostiete
Cous
J. -G. Hettner
Huerta
Department of Justice
Shallenberger
United States Army
Oliver
Crawford
Washington
Herta
Holt Confesses Attempt to Blow Up Senate Wing
Glen Cove on Long Island July 3 Frank Holt who shot J P Morgan today confessed to Police Captain T J Tunney that he planned to blow up the senate wing of the Capitol in Washington last night He said after wrecking the public reception room they fled to New York and then to Glen Cove The confession cited Morgan wounds as non life threatening and noted an earlier plan to attack the Capitol as a protest against neglect of security by authorities
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Glen Cove
L. I
Frank Holt
J. P. Morgan
T. J. Tunney
Senate
Washington
Hal
New York
Mr. Morgan
Mineola
Holt
Morgan
Morgan Holt
Sir Ceciling
United States
Armenian Sunk by Submarine with American Loss
Washington reports the Armenian steamship was not under British requisition at sailing, though recently, and later attempts to escape a German submarine were described. Ambassadors in London and Bristol relayed dispatches noting the ship fired upon and burned, with uncertain details on lifeboats and survivor escape.
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Washington
Port News
Pecuiotti London
Leyland Line
Liverpool
State Department
Ambassador Page
London
Armstrong
Bristol
Orly
Baptist Chapel Car Grace Dedicated at Salt Lake Station
Converts to the Baptist church will be gathered with the aid of the chapel car Grace just dedicated at the Salt Lake railway station by the American Baptist Publication Society. The car is a church on wheels filled with Baptist books and literature for distribution at each stop. It was given to the Baptist church by B. F. Conway, deacon of the Temple Baptist church, Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Grace
Salt Lake
American Baptist Publication Society
The
Baptist Church
B. F. Conway
Temple Baptist Church
Half of Lake Crystel Named Jones
In Crystel Minnesota on July 3 more than half of the village population, about 1000 residents, are named Jones. The Welsh community roots trace to two Jones families who founded the town. numerous Joneses fill local roles from bank cashier to liveryman, lumberman, undertaker, restaurant keepers, baker, and harness maker. The post office notes mail confusion when addressed simply to Jones, requiring initials or nicknames.
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Lake “Crystel
Minn
Jones
L. P. Jones
Jack Jones
M. L. Jones
Hugh Jones
Morphed fragment reports unclear family summons at a funeral
An unclear OCR fragment references Mr Mor pasts family being summoned and Mrs Morgan, Sr., collapsing in her son’s presence. Details are fragmented and not fully readable.
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Totes
M. P. Morgan
Morgan in Counterattack Staves Off Bank Robber Firefight
In a dramatic confrontation, Mr. Morgan grapples with Holt after both fire revolvers. Henry Physick, the butler, wrests the other weapon and an iron shove ends the attack. Morgan and his wife retreat to summon help, averting a broader Wall Street incident.
Lost and Found Notices From A Local Listing
A jumble of lost and found notices lists items including a red Jersey cow, a white poodle with yellow hair, a pocketbook with currency and coupons, surgical instruments, a large pointer dog, a small diamond, and a stray mare. Contact details in Neshota, Oakdale, Contian Joachim streets, and other local areas appear with rewards offered for return.
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Darts Barua Ward
Conti St
Marine Street
Charter Bene
Carmen of Ward
O'Donnell
Oakdale
Tase
Espejo Street
South Ann Street
Phon
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Ems
State Horticultural Society
Ant Rine
Brookside, Je
Barton’ High School
Packet Carney
Pratt Company
Mrs. Lansing
Robert Lansing
Melton
Convict Department
Colorado
Capitol
Baptist Chapel
Lake Crystel
Glen Fai L
Wwe
Wolvers
Henry Physick
Wall Street
Red Jersey
Neshota
Ep Rneer
Kushia
Stephens
Kushla
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