Democratic Congress Opens With New Members and Tariff Debate
Washington April 8 a newly sworn in congress opened with a rush of bills and a focus on currency reform and tariff revision Oscar W Underwood led the tariff measure while Speaker Clark and Majority Leader Underwood received applause A flood of over two thousand bills was introduced as the house and senate began their sessions amid party fervor
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Underwood
Clark
Palmer
Pennsylvania
Congress
Washington
Henry
Progressive Party
Murdock
Ways and Means
Chandler
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Negro fined for stealing ribbons at local store
James Wilson an employe of Buttrey’s was fined 20 dollars and costs by Mayor Walcott after being found with ribbons on his person. He claimed no knowledge of how the ribbons got in his pockets and was arrested soon after leaving the store.
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James Wilson
Buttrey’s
Walcott
Wilson
Cases Dismissed in Decatur Police Court
The cases against Pete Collier manager of the American Hotel and Helen Turmerman white woman charged with disorderly conduct were dismissed in the Decatur police court this morning after the raid on the American.
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Pete Collier
Helen Turmerman
Decatur
Suits Filed Against Hitt Lumber Over 2000 Damages
T R Adams sues H B Hitt Lumber Co for 2000 dollars for damages he claims occurred at the Balk Ville mill of the firm. Adams states the incident involved his burial in the mill area and seeks redress.
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T. R. Adams
Detectives Seek Chauffeur in Theo Lacy Case
Montgomery reports detectives hunt an automobile chauffeur who allegedly took Theo Lacy from Montgomery to Dallas County on March 12. The pursuit shifted from a train theory to an auto abduction. Burns detectives traced the driver to Birmingham, with Governor O Neal monitoring progress for a possible capture.
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Montgomery
Theo Lacy
Dallas County
Captain Horton Named Delegate to Drainage Congress
Edmund T. Perkins appoints Captain Roy C. Horton of New Decatur Alabama as delegate to the Third National Drainage Congress at the Planters Hotel in St Louis Missouri on April 10 and 11. The congress seeks immediate action by Congress to create a National Drainage Commission with powers and funds to implement a national plan. Information on hotel rates available from the Secretary of the Conventions Bureau.
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Edmund T. Perkins
National Drainage Congress
Planters
St. Louis
Roy C. Horton
New Decatur
Ala
United States Congress
National Drainage Commission
Conventions Bureau
Commercial Building
Akron Mayor Warns De caturs About Strike Relief Donations
Frank W. Rockwell, mayor of Akron Ohio, warns residents against contributions to I W W agitators tied to the rubber workers strike. He says the strike is over and donors should know the truth that leading agitators have collected 15000 to 20000 dollars with little relief sent.
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Akron
Rockwell
Suffragists Face Feeding Rumors and Pankhurst Jail
London reports deny forced feeding of Emmeline Pankhurst jailed for three years penal servitude amid hopes for early release. Militants insist policy remains property-focused while human life is respected. US consul Griffiths pressed for Miss Zelle Emerson’s release and verified her treatment at Holloway jail.
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London
Home Office
Emmeline Pankhurst
Pankhurst
Woman's Social and Political League
Suffragettes
John L. Griffiths
United States
America
Zelle Emerson
Miss Emerson
Stout Charged With Violating Prohibition Laws
L. C. Stout was arrested by Decatur police and charged with violating the prohibition laws. The trial is set for the 14th before Mayor H. A. Skeggs.
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L. C. Stout
Decatur
H. A. Skeggs
Levee Break Floods Graves Bayon Area Near Proc tor Ark
Special to the Decatur Daily reports the St Francis levee main line broke at 1 am ten miles south of Proctor Arkansas along the Rock Island railroad. Water will flow into Graves Bayon and Black Fish Bayon then into the St Francis river near the county boundary, with areas around Horse shoe Lake Bledsoe and 96 settlement at risk. Gauge at Memphis shows a heavy fall. 8 am level 46.6 feet, downstream relief expected for upper river.
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Horseshoe Lake
Bledsoe
96 Settlement
Report of the Custodian of Relief Fund
Treasurer Rayburn Neville presents a ledger of donations and disbursements for cyclone relief in Trinity. Names include Rev A L Davis John Grayson D. Le Downg Malone Coal Co Eliot, with totals noting $188.50 in beneficiaries and $508 in contributions.
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Relief Fund
Rayburn Neville
Trinity
F. H. Pointer
San
Suffragists Deliver petitions to Congress in orderly Capitol march
More than 500 women from every district marched to both the Senate and House sides of the Capitol to press for a constitutional amendment granting equal suffrage. The procession moved with police escort, received greetings from Senators Beaky La Follette Townsend Sutherland and Thomas, and then dispersed peacefully after presenting their petitions.
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Apite
Alicy Paul
Bryan
Washington
House
Californian Victor Fisher Uses Global Charade to Evade Police
Victor Fisher a Young Californian confessed to stealing 25000 from Crescent Creamery LA and described how he hoodwinked police worldwide by posing as a tourist. He traveled from England to various cities including New Orleans New York Paris and London claiming local hospitality to aid his ruse. A detective who accompanied him in London identified him and led to his arrest.
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Victor Fisher
Crescent Creamery Company
Los Angeles
Europe
America
Fisher
England
New Orleans
Paris
Dressen
London
Vigilant Officers Raid River Barn for Whiskey Find
Deputies Leonard, Lile McCullough and Wright raided a river bank barn and seized three wagon loads of whiskey and a half cask of beer. The wet goods were concealed under empty bottles and tied to Tobe Stout. Drays are hauling the booze to fall.
White Way lights to glow on Decatur Second Ave
The Decatur Light Company will illuminate Second avenue with a night lighting system from the Daily office to Mattock’s corner and from the National Woolen Mills to the post office. Work proceeds rapidly and May is target for opening night tied to a chautauqua. Credit given to F R Wilson for advancing the plan.
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Decatur Light Company
Decaturs
Decaturs Daily
Mattock’s Corner
National Woolen Mills
Post Office
Mr. Wilson
F. R. Wilson
Light Company
Wilson
White Way
New Decatur
Certificates Cancelled for 154 Teachers Over Institute Absence
The Montgomery county report states 154 white teachers statewide had certificates cancelled for not attending a summer institute in 1912. Superintendent Henry J. Willingham noted that teachers excused by county superintendents may escape cancellation, while others must stand the regular teachers’ test before teaching again.
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Montgomery
Department of Education
Henry J. Willingham
Willingham
Holy Communion Sermon at Saint John's Church
Saint John's Episcopal Church held Holy Communion and a sermon by Rector J. J. Cornish on the suffering of Christ. The service featured a merit choir, and the rector preached from St. Peter’s second epistle about enduring hardship for faith, urging believers to lay aside sin and pursue perfection.
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Re. J. J. Cornish
St. John’s Episcopal Church
St. Peter
Emmaus
Brethern
Apostle
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