Parts of Second German Line Now in Allies Hands
Brigadier General C. R. Bricken and Major T. C. Locke of the Alabama National Guard were mustered into U.S. service at Montgomery. The Alabama brigade completed muster and await equipment and medical checks before moving. Bricken resigned as solicitor of the second judicial circuit. Major Price’s status remains unsettled under new law. Company A lost about 20 men at the mobilization camp while Company B, led by Captain Ira B. Thompson, passed the examinations successfully and remains in command.
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Allies
Montgomery
Ala
C. R. Bricken
Luverne
Alabama National Guard
T. C. Locke
United States
Alabama
Bricken
Locke
William P. Screws
Army
War Department
Cliff F.price
Birmingham
Screws
Major Price
Brick N
Henderson
Second Judicial Circuit
Court of Appeals
Mobile
Alabama—National Guard
Bay Minette
Ira B. Thompson
Thompson
Militia
Medical experts depart to organize sanitation on the border
Lieutenant Colonel Edward L. Munson and Majors R. B. Miller and William N. Bispham of the army medical corps leave Washington for San Antonio to head the sanitary organization on the border. Sanitary equipment is provided to National Guard units, with 400 motor ambulances sought as units form. Large orders for hospital supplies, depots at El Paso and San Antonio, hospital expansions, 200000 mosquito bars contracted, and mandatory smallpox vaccination with typhoid prophylaxis for guardsmen are announced.
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Washington
Edward L. Munson
R. B. Miller
William N. Bispham
Army Medical Corps
San Antonio
War Department
National Guard
el Paso
Soldiers face medical exams as Alabama National Guard mobilizes
Captain Thompson overcomes doubt about weight to pass exams for mobilization in Montgomery. Surgeons administer typhoid serum to First Regiment and staff, with future injections scheduled. Major Donaldson begins general inspection, recruits complain of clothing delays, and equipment issuance awaits medical clearance. A large Independence Day parade is planned with Governor Henderson reviewing the troops on Dexter Avenue.
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Thompson
Geneva
Walter Krueger
Signal Corps
J. W. Donaldson
Department of the East
Montgomery
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi National Guard
Alabama Brigade
G. C. Scherer
Alabama National Guard
Mobile
Dexter Avenue
Henderson
Gulf Coast
Troop Handling Defends Border Mobilization
Washington on July 4 the War Department defended national guardsmen transport and housing saying accommodations in this mobilization are far superior to those provided by any other nation in similar circumstances.
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Washington
War Department
Department
Pact of nineteen Latin nations to resist U S aggression
An open letter by S. Cosme Zafra claims nineteen Latin American countries signed an agreement at Saragossa on November 19, 1908 to act united against United States aggression. The pledge supposedly involved depositing nineteen flags before the Virgin of the Pillar shrine in Spain.
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Mexico City
S. Cosme Zafra
United States
Saragossa
Spain
Zafra
Mexico
Chile
Central and
South America
Germany
Hospital Contract Awarded On Border In Brownsville
Brownsville Texas July 4 contract awarded for construction of an army hospital to cost about 20 million dollars. The project focuses on border defense needs and will create regional medical facilities for military personnel and dependents.
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Brownsville
Tex
Steel business at peak in history says Elbert A Gary
July 4 Elbert A Gary chairman United States Steel Corp said the steel business for domestic use and export is better than ever. Production higher and profits up with rising wages. unfilled orders near 1,000,000 tons. Gary urged fair treatment of workers and mutual reliance of employers and employees.
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New York
Elbert A Gary
United States Steel Corporation
United States
Gary
British Staving Off Collapse Of France Noted In Press
Amsterdam July 4 Berlin Tageblatt discusses Anglo French offensive stressing rail links aiding armies. It notes British gains are slight and at a start stage with expectations high, yet resists and foresees no loss of resistance. Munich Nachrichten claims the offensive aims to stave off France collapse at Verdun.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Munich
21 Million U.S. Men Aged for War Willing for Duty
Census Bureau estimates 21.9 million able bodied men 18 to 45 in the United States. Breakdown shows 14.224 million native whites, 2.857 million naturalized whites, 2.052 million negroes, and 50,000 Indians. Northern states total 12.095 million, South 6.006 million, West 1.970 million.
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Washington
Census Bureau
United States
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
German Spies with Bombs Reported Caught
Passengers arriving on the Florizel from Halifax say two German spies carrying explosives were found aboard the Olympic as she prepared to sail to England with about 6,000 Canadian troops. The two were brought ashore and jailed. The Olympic, owned by White Star, has served the British government since the war began.
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New York
Florizel
Halifax
Olympic
England
White Star Line
Bricken Goes In Alabama Brigade Muster Complete
London reports allied forces in the Somme region making notable gains toward Peronne. French troops seize Herbecourt Feuilleres Flancourt Assevillers and push the second German trench line to Estrees then take Buscourt Flaucourt for about six miles of advance. British forces capture La Boisselle with heavy fighting and counterattacks repulsed as artillery intensifies.
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London
Foch
Somme
Peronne
Herbecourt
Feuilleres
Flancourt
Assevillers
Estrees
Buscourt
Flaucourt
la Boisselle
French Gain Prisoners and War Material as Somme Action Continues
British forces reportedly take 80 prisoners and 4300 others, while France captures about 8000 plus seven batteries including three large calibers, many machine guns and trench guns. German notes acknowledge a division withdrawal on the Somme with few further details as Verdun bombardment eases and infantry hold.
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Somme
Verdun
Aerial Battle Rages as Somme Engagements Surge
Aerial activity increases around the Somme with hundreds of machines in action. In three days of fighting Britain loses several dozen aircraft. The Russian front reports 2300 prisoners captured and heavy fighting continues. Austria launches offensives near Linewka and Lutsk but is repulsed per Petrograd. Italy presses an uninterrupted offensive with strong artillery and infantry against Austria.
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Somme
Russian War Office
Linewka
Lutsk
Petrograd
Germans Press Lutsk Front in Stubborn Balkan Clash
From Fetrograd July reports say German forces strike west and north of Lutsk near the Shara river while Russians resist. German reinforcements pour in from Kovel Vladimir Volynski and Skokal, with a costly advance centering on Torchin. North to Riga fronts show scattered attacks with limited gains. Nowogrodek Niemen crossing cited as minor, Bryssiloff’s Ko lompea advance slows but continues with some success.
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Fetrograd
London
Lutsk
Shara River
Gertmnans
Kovel
Vladimir Volynski
Skokal
Torchin
Riga
Nowogrodek
Niemen
Bryssiloff
Kolomea
Grove’s The Old Standard Tonic Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Grove’s Old Standard Tasteless Tonic as a general remedy with quinine and iron. The copy emphasizes its tonic properties and value as a genuine stomach and health aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
Help Wanted Army of United States Advertisement
Help wanted notice seeks able bodied male citizens aged 18 and up who can read English. Must be of good character and temperate habits. Apply at 108 St Francis St. for information.
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Army OF
United Stat Ee
Eliaent
United States
Peete
St. Francis St. Mre Ile
Lost and Stolen Ford In Mobile 1916 Reward Offered
Lost Thursday afternoon June 15 1916 in Mobile Alabama a nearly new 1915 five passenger Ford with Goodyear tires demountable rims and shock absorbers. $100 reward for return. Car details Alabama license 8344 motor 815 owner W B Paterson. Also missing Saturday night a gold filigree brooch with amethyst center reported near 111 St Emanuel Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
W.B. Paterson
Alabama
St. Emanel Street
Notice of Creditors to Present Claims in Mobile Bank
Notice to creditors of Ahe Swapal Gaity Banks of Mobile Alabama to present notes and claims against the association for payment signed by E C Hughes president dated March 9 with several subsequent dates listed. Also a separate automotive notice offering Ford carburetor services by Auto Fixery Co at 308 St Michael Street with phone numbers and manager Jos Le McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
E. C. Hughes
Ala
Ford
Auto Fixery Co
Bell Phone
St. Michael Street
Jackson
Claiborne
le McKay
Conception Street Bridge Closure Planned in Hancock Area
Public notice states Conception street bridge over Three Mile Creek closes on Monday July 10 1916 for rebuild work by HANCOCK HARBIN & HANCOCK Contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conception- Street
Three Mile Creek
Hancock, Harbin & Hancock
Railway Schedules for Alabama Tennessee and Northern Routes
A clipped timetable listing southbound departures from Cincinnati to New Orleans and Pensacola, with connections to New York and local trains. Highlights include Limited and Local services, times such as 2:42 am and 4:36 am for southbound runs, and notes on daily or Sunday operations for Mobile and other southern points.
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Ala
Tenn
Northern & Ve
Calvert
York
Reform
Louisville
Nashville
Cincinnati
N. Orleans
N.Y
New Orleans
Pensacola
N. Os
New Urlogina Limited
N. Y
N. Anaesto
Ieg
Sunear Oak Mobile AN Gui Rad Ve
News
Cht Ltd
Ltd. Wey. Po Eans
Southern
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Mississippi
Bile County
George Kilborn
North Royal Street
Union Terminal Station
Orman
RTE
FAV
U.S
France
M. P. Dow
Conti Street
Southern Realty Company
St. Francis Street
M. Hoffman
Dauphin
Dauphin St
Rovel
Royei
Gress
BSALE
Church Street
Goane & Meng
Ann
EB. M. Bailey
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