Officials Expect No Snub For New U. S. Ambassador
Washington officials expect Huerta to misunderstand John Lind's mission as a peace effort. Lind, adviser to the American embassy, will deal with the Huerta government through the embassy charge d affaires, not receive by Huerta, and no remonstrance is expected. A possible U.S. response could include lifting the arms embargo if disapproval becomes overt.
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Washington
Huerta
Mexico
John.Lind
Wilson
White House
State Department
Lind
Lin
Mexico City
Mr. Lind
United Sates
United States
Liberty Bell May Ring Off Once More
Philadelphia August 8 Robert Watt a plumber claims a secret process to close the crack in the Liberty Bell and allow ringing He says a double seam of solder applied by his method will seal the crack spreading and the job could be done in two weeks
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Philadelphia
Robert Watt
Watt
Police Chief Resigns in Decatur Alabama
J. T. White resigns after almost two years as Chief of Police, effective September 1. He may join the force in the ranks, with an unknown successor. Reports suggest two officers may be laid off around September 1 due to reduced need for police in the area.
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Decatur
Ala
J. T. White
Nashville Democrat
Hawkes Remanded for Trial in Belle Mina Killing
John Hawkes was remanded to jail without bond by Judge Porter BibI after a preliminary trial at Belle Mina for the killing of Pete Henson. Judge D. Almen led the prosecution in the hearing.
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John Hawkes
Pete Henson
Belle Mina
Porter Bibi
Public School Discussed by Prof Collier
A communication from Prof J M Collier reports on a discussion about public schools. The article notes that only those with practical knowledge of the psychological effects of poor school work understand the importance of children keeping up with their classmates.
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J. M. Collier
Collier
Meeting Postponed By Chamber Over Low Attendance
The Chamber of Commerce meeting scheduled for last night was postponed to next Thursday night due to poor turnout.
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Chamber of Commerce
London capital awaited by G A Nelson in Alabama talk
G A Nelson and Mrs Nelson toured Mygland and spoke of Alabama’s potential. He urged attracting London capital, using the Tennessee River and a proposed Lock A project, to build a cotton boat line to Liverpool and draw government investment. He cited London papers and a Confederate bond shown abroad.
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G. A. Nelson
Nelson
Mygland
North Alabama
Tennessee
London
Tennessee River
London Chamber of Commerce
Confederate States
Leprosy Case Outspoken in St. Louis Soldier Return
George Hartman, a former Philippine guard, is diagnosed with leprosy after returning to St. Louis. His wife opposes quarantine, while health authorities insist on isolation and a 25 foot exclusion zone. Hartman faces confinement at a farm with a Chinese leper if quarantined.
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Ier
Hartman
Good Roads Days Observed Across Alabama
Alabama leaders expect August 14 to 16 as Good Roads Days with at least 100000 people to work on roads. Governors proclamation, merchants closing stores, and North Alabama counties already organizing with J A Rountree coordinating efforts.
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Birmingham
Alabama Good Roads Association
O'Neal
J. A. Rountree
Rountree
North Alabama
Morgan
Lawrence
Blount
Cullman
Limestone
Alabama
Citisens
Congress man Britten pushes three new battleships
Washington August 4 congressman Britten of Chicago has introduced in the House a regulation asking an appropriation for three new battleships. He urges the ships should be built to place the navy in a better state of readiness for an eventuality.
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Washington
Britten
Chicago
President Wilson Takes Hand In New Jersey Campaign
Washington reports President Wilson takes an active role in New Jersey politics as voters head to September primaries for governor and state officers. He aims for a clear Democratic majority to prove his leadership both in the state and nation against Republicans and Progressives.
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Wilson
New Jersey
Washington
Electric Fixture Display at Camp Electric Co
The Camp Electric Co at 210 Johnson Street exhibitions a line of electric fixtures attractive for home and business use. Beautiful designs range from mansion styles to modest settings and invite visitors to drop in and view them.
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Camp Electric Co
Johnson Street
Will Build Home on Corner of Eighth and Grant
Mr and Mrs W R Smith have let the contract to Mr Reeves for a two story brick veneer residence at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Grant Street.
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W. R. Smith
Mr. Reeves
Eighth Avenue
Grant Street
Merchants and Farmers Fall Festival joins poultry group
The Merchants and Farmers Fall Festival and Fall to be held in the Deccaturs this fall have become members of the American Poultry Association.
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Merchants and Farmers
Deccaturs
American Poultry Association
The Quiet Life of Abijah Jones
A verse portrait by J A Waldron in Judge praising Abijah Jones who shuns travel news and city life. He keeps two acres and a shack, works little, eats rough fare, and ignores global events preferring a simple, solitary routine.
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Abijah Jones
Alyone
Bulgaria Seeks Tough Peace Terms Amid Balkan Talks
London reports negotiations for eastern peace advance steadily with Bulgaria pressing for large territorial gains from Greek and Serbian holdings. Sofia demands control of areas including Kavalla and Serres while insisting the Aegean islands be decided by powers and refuses compensation to private losses. The dispute over Kavalla may dominate final boundary decisions.
Paris Taxi Ruse Ends With Lesson In Language
Irving Berlin relates a Paris anecdote about a young American who, unable to read French signs, tells taxis precisely where to drop him. Each ride ends at a new corner, costing five francs and prompting the quip Na affiche pas, meaning Post no bills.
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Paris
Stewart L. Woodford
Spain
France
Death from blood poisoning linked to green socks
William E. Sherwood of Evansville Indiana died at a Birmingham hospital from blood poisoning caused by wearing green silk socks after a foot abrasion. He developed swelling and was moved to the hospital on Friday and died in great agony.
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Birmingham
William BE. Sherwood
Evansville
Ind
Sherwood
Southern bankers urge half of crop funds for the South
More than 100 southern bankers met with treasury officials to push for at least half of the additional 50 million dollars in government deposits for the cotton moving season. They discussed the plan to place funds where needed most this fall and heard brief welcomes from Assistant Secretary Williams and Secretary McAdoo. Senate and House currency chairmen Owen and Glass will explain features of the administration measures at a follow up session.
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Department
Williams
Treasury
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Owen
Representative Glass
Senate
House
White House
Woman Arrested Near Redlight District
A woman named Josephine Craig was arrested near the redlight district this morning by Deputy Sheriff McCulloch and jailed on vagrancy charges. An additional patrol by Decatur police and sheriff’s forces will inspect the area this afternoon and detain any further women found.
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McCulloch
New Decatur
Funeral of D B Morrow Held in Decatur After Pneumonia Death
The funeral for D B Morrow who died of pneumonia in Nashville yesterday morning was held this morning. He was 50 and long served as city clerk of Decatur. He is survived by three children Cree Dewin and Hugh Morrow.
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D. B. Morrow
Nashville
Decatur
Cree, Dewin
Hugh Morrow
County Plans War on Vote Buying in Mass Meeting
Union Springs votes to curb election corruption. A mass meeting at the county courthouse adopted resolutions urging a constitutional amendment to criminalize buying votes while not penalizing sellers. The plan aims to empower witnesses by linking crime to purchasers, not sellers.
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Union Springs
Court House
Wife shoots husband in self defense claim
Mrs Waldrop, wife of a prospector, says she shot and killed her husband in Caruthersville Missouri while carrying her infant. She walked to a neighbor’s farmhouse with the revolver and rang the sheriff. Waldrop’s body was found in the dining room of their farm home and she was jailed.
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Caruthersville
Learned doctors of the world gather at London
London August Viscount Morley presided at a government banquet for six hundred leading delegates to the International Medical Congress. Doctors from around the world, about 10,000 attendees, include top specialists in medicine and surgery. Dr Rudolph Matas of New Orleans will describe organ transfer between living animals.
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London
Viscount Morley
International Medical Congress
Albert Hall
Rudolph Matas
New Orleans
What has become of Decatur’s park and playground ideas
The letter urges reactivating Decatur and New Decatur plans for public parks and playgrounds. It argues for multiple parks to ease summer heat, improve beauty, and benefit a growing population, calling for revived, up-to-date park systems.
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Decaturs
New Decatur
Etiam
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