Two War Time Fourth of July Celebrations in Mobile
Two ships, a merchant vessel and a navy mine sweeper, launched into Mobile River as crowds of over 500 foreign-born residents from sixteen nations paraded. Judge Henry D. Clayton spoke at the Lyric Theater urging unity in democracy, followed by President Wilson’s Fourth of July message read by Rev. Father Cummings.
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Stars and Stripes
Lyric Theater
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Federal Court of the Middle District
Alabama
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France
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Clayton
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Spring Hill College
Speaks at Nations Shrine Mount Vernon During Independence Day
President Wilson addressed Independence Day at Mount Vernon with a pledge of renewed war effort and a message of unity among thirty nationalities. The address highlighted troop deployments to France, new ship launches, and ongoing efforts against German militarism.
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Haig Reports Gains On Somme Front In Catastrophe of War
A dated dispatch notes advances near Villers, the Somme, and Robecq with gains of about two thousand yards and captures of prisoners. The statement describes hostile artillery actions and a front movement driving deeper into enemy lines with notable territorial gains.
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St. Jane Cappellors
Shipbuilding plant and three vessels burn at Orange
A fire at Orange Tex destroyed the Orange Maritime plant and three 2200 ton schooners under construction. The plant valued at 100000 dollars and each schooner at 225000 dollars. Two men sleeping in a sail loft were burned to death. International Ship Building Company yard not damaged.
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Pershing Sends Fourth of July Message to Lloyd George
General Pershing transmitted a Fourth of July message to British Premier David Lloyd George praising Anglo American unity in France. He noted the joint celebration of independence and international concord as a memorable date for both nations.
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Associated Press
Paris
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France
England
Camp Shelby Band to Give Concerts in Mobile Fourth
The ith Engineers band from Camp Shelby Mississippi arrived in Mobile to perform at Fourth of July events. A 29 musician group led by Fra Delators performed Thursday morning at Bienville Square before the parade, following a Wednesday night concert at the same location. Police add four new officers to the force after roll call Wednesday night.
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Informers urged to reveal identities amid military service evasion
Mobile county board chairman Mr. George B. Toulmin denounces unnamed informants who hide behind Patriot and similar labels. He says the board receives evidence daily that helps locate slackers and bring them to justice, and urges real reporters to step forward and identify themselves.
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George B. Toulmin
Mobile
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
Forecast from Washington July 4 reports fair weather across Alabama and Mississippi tonight and Friday. No significant changes expected with clear skies and light winds throughout the period. Temperatures remain mild with comfortable evening conditions persisting into the next day.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Fourth of July Celebrations Across Allied Nations
A million American soldiers and sailors abroad observe the Fourth in Britain France and Latin countries. London hosts a church service and parade with flags and dignitaries while Westminster Hall and St Pauls ring bells. American troops dine and attend events as leaders from Britain and Canada honor the alliance and shared pursuit of victory.
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France
America
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de Rochambeau
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England
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N. W. Howell
Privy Council of Canada
George H. Putnam
New York
American Forces Stage Heavy Bombardment in Vicinity of Aisne
The report notes fierce bombardment of American positions and counterattacks by Allied forces. North of the Aisne German forces made no major thrusts while US units extended positions near Sous-Toutvent and took 457 prisoners. British aircraft supported infantry and artillery, claiming seven German planes down and several enemy ships reported shot. General Diaz’s local gains include prisoners and control of Brenta heights with pressures around Capo Sile and the Piave mouth.
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Permitting Huns to Come Yank Machine Gunners In Action
A heavy counter attack at Vaux and Moats exposed German positions was launched at 2% this morning. American forces struck German trenches and Bois de la Girarde briefly, with ground gained in places before facing heavy bombardment and counterfire. Continued details on Page Two.
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