Exemption Board Calls for Ongoing Physical Examinations
County exemption board reports 291 of 580 called for physical exams accepted, most claiming dependency. Additional calls planned to meet quota of 290. Examinations by Dr Payne, Dr Ashcraft, A Stevens, and Dr Gar tested each man under military lines. New instructions suggest re examinations possible. Aware citizens advised of potential further calls not necessarily for war. List of accepted individuals follows with numerous serial-like identifiers and names.
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Fe Payne
J. E. Ashcraft
A. Stevens
R. H. Garour
Exemption Board
Washington
Darling Johnson Meltor
Clayton Wall
Robert Chester
Thomas David Otwood
Steele Marion Pennay Griffit
Vernon McGuit
Finest
Taylor Lonnie
Fowler James Horn
William Logan Hoo
Will Fetterson
L. F. Austin
Furman Hill
Robert Aldridge
Rufus C. F. Allen
Elisha Nelson Hinson
William Mack Starnes
Yates Medlin
Brady Rowland
Isaac Blair Tarlton
Eugene Edwards Boyd
John Cunningham
Clarence Clontz
Samuel Eustace
Sam Alsobrooks
Donald Lafayette
Homer R. Wooten
Ernest Harry Broom
Vernon Gurley
Will Houston
James Arthur Starr
Ira Andrew Walder Murray Helms
Lemuel Blakeney
Ernest Plyler
Isham Melton
Nieh
Vernon Melton
Marcus Jackson Har
Joseph Harvey Wall
Sidney Washington
Murphy D. A
Georg Wa Sante
Isane N. Yarborough
Henry Grady Nash le Lloyd Wilse Selina
William Mahs
Bundy Baxter
William
Dwight Nast
John Wesley Belk
Edwin Wilson
William Price
Sylvester Redfearn
Thos
Eustace Stan
Clinton Cavelock
Cap Davis
Lonnie Albert Tho
John Raymond Ja
Charlie Lotharp
Rubber Crafford
Preston Howard
Dan Smith McColl
Leroy Trull
Joel Lebron Deen
Henry C. Chambers
Bayonet and Musket Butt in Desperate Fighting on Glencorse Wood
British and German forces clashed in Glencorse Wood as the British retook a southeast salient near Ypres Roulers. Queen's Royal West Surrey and Bedfordshire battalions led a bayonet charged defense, inflicting heavy German losses while preserving the wooded position amid intense artillery bombardment and close-quarters combat along the Westhoek ridge.
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France
Belgium
Glencorse Wood
Fridey
de Gia
Boos Cor
Queen's Royal West Surrey
Bedfords
Westhoek
Ypres- Roulers
Thelans
President Wilson shown Kaiser's wire on neutrality talks
Washington August 13 The German emperor’s telex to President Wilson, sent via Copenhagen and London, outlines confidential telegraphs about Austria Hungary and Germany in 1914. It notes Britain would act if the conflict widened, and discusses Belgrade, Belgium, and France, with King of Belgium and Sir Edward Grey figures influencing decisions.
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Waetington
Genaperar
Wilson
Elven
Gerard AB
Eoberor
Todig
Copenhagen
Howelvod
Washington
Mie
Jeopme Vo
London
France
Ed Grey
Berlin
England
Sador
Ward Grey
Russia
Servia
Austria
Ustria
Gland
Fotr
Lena
Hin
Rosia
Belgrade
Vienna
Edward Grey
Belelan
Germany
Belgium
Wilhelm
Germany Accuses Germany of Refined Barbarity Toward Prisoners
Aug 12 Petrograd reports a central committee statement denouncing Germany for failing to honor internment promises for sick prisoners and illegally retaining fit prisoners. It cites restricted communication, Red Cross interference, and reports of adulterated rations and excessive labor imposed on detainees.
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Germany
Petrograd
Central Committee
Red Cross
Bombs Hit German Airdromes and Rail Junctions
British raids dropped tons of bombs on German airfields at Sparappelhoek and on the Zuidwege and Throvrout railway junctions. The announcement lists multiple names and numbers tied to personnel or units, indicating a large airstrike operation with targets in Belgium and Germany.
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London
Briteh 4 Satvatines
Abelut
Gers
Ghtelles
Zuidwege
Ings
Throvrout
Admiralty
Sparappelhoek
Berlin Denies Gerard Telegram Allegation in 1914
Berlin reports deny a telegram claim attributed to Emperor William and President Wilson in August 1914. The note, alleged by James W. Gerard, claims Belgium’s neutrality would be violated for strategic reasons. The semi official Norddeutsche Zeitung rejects the telegram’s existence and its details.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
Norddeutsche Allsemeine Zeitung
James W. Gerard
William
Wilson
Haying
Belgium
Germany
Switzerland
George
Prince Henry
Great Britain
Geremany
France
Austria
Russia
Monroe Boys Earn Commissions at Fort Oglethorpe
After three months of tough training five Monroe youths gained commissions at Fort Oglethorpe. Arthur Henderson earned a first lieutenantcy, with Andrew Monroe Stafford Wolfe Gillian Craig and Sam Parker made second lieutenants. Robert Houston, moved to the Royal aviation camp in Canada, awaits announcement of his first lieutenant commission.
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Arthur Henderson
Monroe
Ft. Oglthorpe
Andrew Monroe
Stafford Wolfe
Gillian Craig
Sam Parker
Robert Houston
Royal Aviation
Canada
Mr. Henderson
J. EB. Henderson
Monroe High School
Mr. Wolfe
Minnie Wolfe
C Bruner
Sack Thieves Arrested in Recorder's Court Case
Andrew Warnick and Ira Lath, two negro youths about 14, faced Judge W O Lemmond for stealing eighteen sacks from M A Alexander and selling them to Henderson Roller Mills for five cents each. Warnick bound out for an indefinite term with reporting every sixty days. other cases included Buster McKnight’s assault arrest and Jule Woods’s scuffle over money, with Woods fined five dollars and costs.
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Recorder's Court
Andrew Warnick
Ira Lathmore
W. O. Lemmond
M. A. Alexander
Henderson
Andrew
Buster McKnight
Wilmington
Buster
Monroe
Jule Woods
Jule
Lemmond
Burglar Confession After Midnight Robberies at Howie Home
Mrs Howie’s four midnight trips narrative details repeated burglaries at Charlton Howie’s home. A first loss of $20, a second $20 and a move, a third burglary reducing his wealth further, and last week jewelry taken. Horace Moore investigated, confession obtained from Rafe Barrett, awaiting trial. single piece of evidence cited.
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Sandy Ridge
Vance
Charlton Howie
Howie
Horace Moore
Charlotte
Rafe Barrett
Rafe
Bin
Howl
Discos Ween
President Sat tn ton attends services near Momnt Verne
The President and Mr Wilson attended services at Bolick church near Mount Verne with Rev B We harupe rector. A large congregation, including the public and others, occupied the Washington pew and the first president’s seat. Railroads may grant leaves to employes who join the armed forces per Interstate Commerce Commission ruling. Navy announces Navajo caught fire at sea and abandoned. crew landed safely and guard rescued. Local names Lena Shaw, Miss Wilma Killough, Miss Lucy Moore, and others noted. school opened with Prof C He Orr as principal. Camp Greene workers mentioned. Rev Mr in hold revival meeting.
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Mosvoe
Mellighaupe
Si Paul'e Epipienpal
Charretssaain
Wilson
Bolick Rhirreky
Momnt Verne
B. We Harupe
Washington
Navy Department
Jof Monroe
Mises Lena Shaw
Clinton, C
Besele Matthews
Providence
Wilma Killough
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