Tenth anniversary of US entry in World War observed in France
Paris and Washington mark ten years since the United States entered World War One. Marshal Foch and the government send wreaths while Pershing lays a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Retired leaders from both sides are noted as time passes since the conflict began.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
England
Marne
Mons
George
William
Germany
Hindenberg
Foch
Hindenburg
German Republic
France
Paris
United States
Marshal Foch
Memf
Pershing
Arch of Triumph
Alabama Observes World War Decoration Day at Capitol
At Montgomery the capitol observed World War Decoration Day as a half holiday beginning at noon. Governor Bibb issued an executive order and proclamation naming the day and urged Alabamians to hold appropriate exercises and place flowers on the graves of Alabama World War I dead.
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Montgomery
Capitol
Bibbin Iwo
Alabama
Car found may be stolen in Mississippi case
A Ford coupe found in Decatur months ago may have been stolen in Mississippi. Local officers investigate a report that a man arrested in Chattanooga admitted taking a car matching the description and leaving it on Decatur streets.
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Decatur
Mississippi
Chattanooga
Mary H Armor to Speak at Central Methodist Church
The Woman Orator of America Mary Harris Armor LL D will give an address at Central Methodist church on Tuesday April 12 at 7 80 PM announced by Mrs W C T U leader. Armor is acclaimed internationally for her speeches praised by The Sunday Post London and The News Newport R I among others.
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Mary Harris
Armor
LL. D
America
Central Methodist Church
W. Black
United States
The
Sunday Post
London
the News
Newport R. 1
Attempt Is Made To Loot Store At George's Place
George Cassimus proprietor of 706 Second Avenue reported an attempted burglary to the city police. Thieves first tried the back and broke a glass in the door front but failed to enter due to a locked door. The incident occurred between midnight and morning. A $50 reward was offered for the capture and conviction of the offenders.
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George’s Place
Second Avenue
George Cassimus
Cassimus
Inspection Of Plumbing At Benevolent Hospital
City officials inspected the new Benevolent hospital wing this morning. There was no regular plumbing inspector on staff, but officials deemed the inspection necessary for the hospital and city. The plumbing was found to be satisfactory overall.
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The
Benevolent Hospital
Deécatur
Schools Close Citywide for Birmingham Educational Association Trip
City schools close Thursday and Friday as central and ward faculties plan to travel to Birmingham for the Alabama Educational Association convention. About seven thousand teachers are expected to attend the three day session with W. W. Benson slated to address city superintendents on school management and system maintenance.
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Birmingham
Alabama’ Educational Association
W. W. Benson
Department of City
Thompson Wins Chicago Mayoral Race In Quiet Victory
Former cowboy William Hale Thompson won Chicago mayoral election by a large plurality of 83 000 votes. Dever and Dillee trailed as the city reported a remarkably calm election with limited unrest and no injuries. Thompson will assume office after the official canvass, likely within ten days.
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Chicago
William Hale Thompson
Thompson
William E. Dever
John Dilleee
Arttis
Two Cities Seek the Next Reunion for Confederate Veterans
Tampa reports the United Confederate Veterans open session selects Little Rock Arkansas and Lexington Kentucky as only candidates to host the 38th reunion. Veteran Lewis K Walker 83, a three war veteran, hopes to attend and foresees a China trip as he speaks of his service and scars.
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Tampa
Fla
Union
United Confederate Veterans
Little Rock
Ark
Lexington
Lewis K. Walker
Reveille
United States
Walker
Arkansas
Joe Wheeler
Red Cross
China
Crops Make Good Progress In State Report
The latest agricultural department summary notes cooler than ideal temperatures in the middle Atlantic slowing growth while the southeast and south see favorable conditions for field work and spring planting. Alabama reports good farm conditions and ongoing truck crop progress with cotton being planted in many southern areas.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Middle” Atlantic
Alabama
Miss Rebecca Oliver in critical condition after crash
Miss Rebecca Oliver remains in critical condition at Bennevolent hospital after an automobile accident on the Somerville highway. Herman Papenburg shows continued leg injury improvement, with early recovery anticipated. The two were the most severely hurt in the Sunday night crash at Deaths Curve on the Somerville pike.
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Rebecca Oliver
Somerville Highway
Benevolent Hospital
Herman, Papenburg
Here
Somerville Pike
Work Continues on Moulton Road Connecting Decatur and Moulton
Crews on the Decatur Moulton highway were busy today preparing for steady operations as weather allows. Grading is nearly finished and spring and summer should bring completion, linking Seesteun Decatur with the Lawrence County capital.
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Decatur-Moulton
Decatur
Lawrence County
Activity in Red Hill Area Drives Early Spring Work
Farmers in Red Hill and Moulton area keep busy with early spring tasks despite variable weather. J F Crow of Moulton Route 2 notes progress and remarks on his return visit to the city.
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Red Hill
Moulton
J. F. Crow
Mr. Crow
City
Highway Board to Inspect Valley Road Projects This Week
The highway board plans inspections of state highway projects in the county including river bridge approaches. Officials expect visits to Huntsville Athens and Florence with a possible stop here Friday after earlier meetings. Notification has not yet been received by local highway interests.
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Committee On
Huntsville
Athens
Florence
Tennessee River
Highway Board
Mrs J R Collier Dies in Baltimore
Sad news from Baltimore reports the death of Mrs J R Collier at Johns Hopkins Hospital shortly after arrival with her husband J R Collier. The body is expected to arrive Friday morning by Southern train and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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J. R. Collier
John’s Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Andrews to Aid The Legionnaires
Morgan County Legionnaires plan their Paris convention trip in September and may receive rail travel help from Milton Andrews of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. He said approximate figures for transportation from here to the embarkation port and from the debarkation port to Paris will be available within a few days.
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Morgan County Legionnaires
Hymel Trial Opens in Natchez Over False Pretense Charge
Natchez Mississippi court opens for Fred Hymel scion of a Louisiana aristocratic family charged with obtaining property from Catherine McKittrick by false pretense. Embezzlement and love‑fraud counts follow after Hymel’s arrest in Little Rock during his honeymoon with Gladys Hymel. He claims the $15 000 was a gift.
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Fred Hymel
Louisiana
Catherine McKittrick
Hymel
Miss McKittrick
Little Rock
Ark
Gladys Hymel
Miss . McKittrick
Hume
Smith Revival To End Sunday Night
A revival led by Gipsy Simon Smith is urged to attend as it closes Sunday night. A special one night session is planned tonight for Decatur high school students with a section reserved for them.
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Gipsy Simon Smith
Decatur
Morgan County Convention Sings at Evergreen Church
Brown calls on Morgan County singers to attend a two day session on April 9 10 at Evergreen church two miles south of McKendries. Saturday features concert singing and quartets with Sunday normal convention events and invitations for parents to sit with their children. It is expected to be one of the largest gatherings yet held.
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Evergreen Church
McKendries
Riverside Observes War Anniversary at High School
Riverside High students marked the 10th anniversary of the world war declaration with a chapel program led by Rev. James D. Wallace. The pastor paid tribute to Ben Holmes and Frances Barnes read the governor Graves proclamation declaring April 6 a holiday.
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Riverside High School
James D. Wallace
Ben Holmes
Graves
Frances Barnes
Patterson in Birmingham for insurance bank session
Morgan county legislator John Patterson is in Birmingham today with the Alabama legislature recess committee to discuss insurance and banking. He is expected to return on Thursday.
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John Patterson
Morgan County
Birmingham
Alabama
Patterson
Farm Committee Meet At Danville
The Decatur Kiwanis farm relations committee prepares for its second meeting of the year to be held in Danville on April 14. Kiwanians are welcomed annually by a large Danville crowd.
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Chamber of Commerce
Malone Hall
Second Avenue
Milton, Thorson
Gil Sree
Marion Chandler
Cais
Ernesth I
Morrow
Louisiana
Decatur
Kiwanis. Club
Danville
Danille
Explosion at Oil Refinery Causes Major Damage
An explosion at an oil refining site near producers and refineries shattered most town windows and damaged buildings. Estimated damage runs to 500000 dollars as investigators from local authorities, fire officials, and police probe the blast and its cause.
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Iene Sotoner
Snyder Gray murder trial delayed in New York
The Snyder Gray murder case facing postponement as Ruth Snyder and Henry Gray prepare for trial. Albert Snyder the husband is named in the case. Justice Scudder is slated to preside but illness of a key official may delay proceedings.
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New York
Bing
Snyder-Gray
Henry Gray
Ruth Snyder
Hyband
Albert Snyder
Art
Inngland City
Supreme
Scudder
Supreme Cours
Frank Adel
Evangelist 10 Speaks at City Lunch Club
Gipsy Stith announces city wide interest meeting at Decatur Kiwanis Club on Sunday at noon. Mr Smith accepts motion to proceed with the program during luncheon at 12 15 as crowds gather for services on March 27 Westminster.
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Gipsy Stith
Decatur Kiwanis Club
B . Gram
Mr. Smith
Smith
Westminster
Burgess Sentenced In Huntsville Court
Burgess, former bank president, was sentenced in Huntsville by Judge Wyt Grubb after being found guilty of irregular accounts. He received two terms to run consecutively with a term to begin immediately in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Wyt Grubb
Ceremy Burgess
Nree Bank
Haga Rosing
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