U S President Sets Mexico Policy After Conference
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan discussed Mexico policy and a possible peace mission. A high level State Department official might head a commission to study conditions in Mexico if current negotiations fail. Huerta’s resignation is seen as likely, with no recognition for his regime.
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Bryan
Pres. Huerta
Sion
Wilson
Mexico City
Mexico
State Department
John Bassett Moore
Huerta
Sor
United States
Government expeditions traverse Sixth District again in September
The third and final government expert expedition through the Sixth Congressional district will run September 9 to 20. It will start in Birmingham and head south, with Tuscaloosa on Friday the 12th as a key date. The tour will cover farm management, boll weevil conditions, cooperative marketing, rural education, and extension work.
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Birmingham
Tuscaloosa
Chas Johnson Dies After Train Accident Near Decatur
Chas Johnson, the young man struck by a Southern train west of Decatur Friday night, died yesterday at Watson-Greer infirmary around 10:30 AM. The body was taken to Brown undertaking parlors for burial preparations.
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Chas. Johnson
Southern
Turs
Watson-Greer
Brown Undertaking
Capt Sam Blackwell Delivers Address at Ninth Street Church
Capt. Sam Blackwell spoke at Ninth Street Methodist Church on Sunday School. The informal talk blended facts figures philosophy poetry and anecdotes and provided listeners with information and pleasure to a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Sam'l Blackwell
New Electric Sign Installed Before Hobbs Metaurine Pool
A handsome electric sign is being placed today in front of Hobbs and Metaurine's pool and billiard room in Decatur.
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Hobbs & Metaurine
Black Sherlock Holmes Sensation on Bank Street
Frank Walker a Covington Tennessee detective nicknamed the Black Sherlock Holmes passed through Decatur with a 16 year old girl aiding a murder suspect from Muriel. They headed to Memphis with the prisoner after a three month trail from Alabama despite extradition papers. Walker displayed a 48 caliber pistol with Alabama gubernatorial permit, attracting attention on Bank Street.
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Frank Walker
Covington
Tenn
Decatur
Walker
Sherlock Holmes
State Department
Montgomery
Tennessee
Memphis
Muriel
Ala
Mars
Bank Street
Alabama
Mission appeal at Presbyterian church urges world missions
Rev. W. E. B. McLanchlin of the Southern Presbyterian church preached on foreign missions at Rev. W. N. Shell’s church. He warned of pagan human sacrifice as a call to carry the gospel, urged Christianizing the world to prevent heathen influence, and stressed a personal debt to the Savior.
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W. E B. McLanchlin
Southern Presbyterian Church
Atlanta
W. N. Shell
Greenland
Christ
Birmingham booster visits Decatur office
J. A. Rountree of Birmingham, a well known booster, visited Decatur today and praised the office. He is described as a level headed man who knows how to make things go in a newspaper way and brings sunshine wherever he goes. The note ends with an invitation to return.
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J. A. Rountree
Birmingham
Mr. Rountree
County Fair Planned for Degaturs This Fall
J. H. Stone announced a plot of ground had been secured and a Degaturs county fair this fall is an assured fact. The location will be set to be nearly equally convenient to both towns.
Fine Quang Enjoyed as Guests of Mr J W Borton
With Mr. Le W. Borton as host, Mesers Davis Johnson Sanders and Lewis Borton traveled to Valdermosa Springs, twenty six miles over rough roads, in two hours and ten minutes. A fine day and dinner were enjoyed as the article recalls Valhermosa’s former prestige and possible revival.
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Mr. le W. Borton
Mesers
Davis, Johnson
Sanders
Lewis Borton
Valdermosa Springs
Valhermosa Eer Fe
Local Advertiser Promises Low Interest Loans to Farmers
A speaker declares willingness to provide loans at low rates to farmers and others seeking to move crops or improve property, claiming banks cannot handle such loans though they supposedly can. He cautions readers about currency reform impacts and urges contact for funds if securities are offered.
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Cat Andiahingsies
Decaturs
Peake Speaks On YM CA Motive At Sunday Meeting
Secretary Peake delivers a thoughtful address on the Young Men's Christian Association motive and the Paris basis as adopted by the 1855 World’s Conference. He outlines aims to unite young men under Christian teaching, develop character, and enlist service, noting balance of mind body and spirit and the role of education.
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R. I. Walston
Conference of the Associations
Jesus Christ
Min
Wright
God
Will Butcher Thrown From Motorcycle Near Hart selle
Will Butcher was thrown from a motorcycle on a southern trip near Hart selle after hitting a rut. His machine swerved and fell, a following rider rode over his chest, but he recovered consciousness and rode 23 miles to Tavern for medical care. He has chest injuries and a sprained arm but no serious or permanent harm indicated.
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Hartselle
Will Butcher
Mr. Butcher
Butcher
Biblical flood tale tied to 4000 year old tablet find
A tablet unearthed at Nippur by a University of Pennsylvania expedition contains hieroglyphic inscriptions that support the biblical flood narrative. The artifact is believed to be at least four millennia old.
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Nippur
University of Pennsylvania
Protests by South and Central American republics influence Nicaraguan policy
Washington hears that South and Central American republics pressured the United States over the Nicaraguan protectorate, prompting reconsideration and leading to abandonment of a considered policy.
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Washington
Supposed Jewel Find Report Faces Skepticism
Mrs John H Hanan rejects claims that her missing jewels were found in a Boston brokerage safe pledged for a $60 000 loan. Suffragettes interrupted St Pauls Cathedral morning service in London with a prayer for Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst, later being escorted out by ushers. Democratic leaders push faster action on the Tariff Bill amid plans for a double barreled lobby investigation.
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John H. Hanan
Boston
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Emmeline Pankhurst
Wilsons summer life greets White House wedding plans
President Wilson settles into Washington summer as the White House renovation proceeds for the upcoming marriage of Miss Jessie Wilson. A police automobile crash harms a police commissioner and three Waterbury officials while one officer is killed in the incident.
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Wilson
Washington
White House
Jessie Wilson
Wag
Fly
Waterbury, Conn
Posse in Cairo Gunfight Ends in One Dead Two Wounded
In Cairo Georgia a posse chasing an accused black man fired at each other in darkness. One man was killed and two were wounded during the melee.
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Cairo
Cleveland
Canton under siege as thousands flee amid mutiny fears
In Canton China the situation remains serious with thousands fleeing the city as fears of mutiny and a siege spread. Refugees report chaos while authorities urge calm and order.
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Canton
China
Attitude of U S Toward China Draws Interest Abroad
London reports focus on Washington Peking relations after recognition of the Chinese republic. Discussion centers on Yuan Shih Kai’s actions diverging from Kuo Min Tang principles and Sun Yat Sen’s continued resistance for a pure democracy, with notes on northern and southern forces and Japanese volunteers aiding the southern army.
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Friends of Republic
Yuan Shih Kai
U.S
Peking
Wilson
Chinese Republic
United States
Kuo Min Tang
Republican Party
America
Diosy
China
Cantlie
Sun Yat Sen
Nanking
Shanghai
Mr. Diosy
Japan
Sun Yat Cen
Sun
Sen
Another Thain Victim Dies After Head Injury
Joe Jones suffered a deep head wound when a cow catcher struck him at Hillsboro. He remained unconscious at the hospital with a fractured skull and was not expected to live beyond 48 hours.
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Joe Jones
Hillsboro
Jones
River Steamer Movements Reported on Local Run
Steamer J. L. Dyke of Decatur Navigation Company under Capt. Rowden arrived Sunday morning from upstream and departed this morning for Lamb's Ferry. Steamer American with four barges under Capt. Whittaker sailed downriver today.
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J. L. Dyke
Decatur Navigation Company
Rowden
Lamb's Ferry
American
Whittaker
Kaufman and Wright Involved in Local Incident
Will Kaufman, shot by Eli Wright, shows signs of recovery at Watson-Greer infirmary. Wright, previously jailed, is released on bond as the case unfolds.
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Will Kaufman
Eilig Wright
Watson-Greer
Wright
Trash Pile Again Sparks Fire Department Call
The Decatur fire department responded to a trash pile on Wells street for the second time in two weeks. Fire crews reported the pile posed a risk and monitored the scene until it was extinguished.
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Wells Street
Decatur Fire Department
Prince Gone Fire Horse Escapes at Decatur Station
Prince, one of the fire horses at the Decatur station, got away last night and Chief Acker is scouring the countryside for him today.
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Prince
Decatur
Chief Acker
Chattanooga brewery admits cargo mix up in liquor shipment
Sheriff McCulloch received a letter from a Chattanooga firm acknowledging a clear mistake in shipping liquor to 8 McKee in Decatur. The firm offers to deliver the alcohol to the Southern Railway and pay costs, but Judge Werting indicated the request should be denied as the liquor remains held by the sheriff.
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Sheriff McCulloch
Chattanooga
Decaturs
McKee
Southern Railway
McCulloch
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W. FB. Ball
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Clara’ Worthington
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