Governor O Neal eyes possible Alabama extra session
Special to Decature Daily reports Governor O Neal signaling a possible immediate special session of the Alabama legislature to name a successor to late Senator Joseph F Johnston. Legal advice suggests the legislature could pass acts to name the successor and set future federal senatorial election method, but passage would require five days. The governor seeks to avoid an extra session, yet faces political pressure as the crisis deepens.
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Decature
Montgomery
O'Neal
Joseph Johnston
Alabama
Joseph F. Johnston
Johnston
Telephone Hates May Be Ordered Cut Down
Washington August 9 The interstate commerce commission plans to order public utility firms the tele graph and telephone companies to reduce rates. The commission weighs charges by the American Telephone and Telegraph Company and notes earnings rose after abolishing branch telegraph offices forcing customers to send messages to a central office.
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Washington
Telegraph and Telephone Companies
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Neal Johnson Accepts Position in Birmingham
Neal Johnson formerly of Decatur and later Sheffield accepts a role in the Birmingham Light Power and Railway Company meter department. Friends predict a rapid rise for the young man in Birmingham.
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Neal Johnson
Birmingham
Decaturs
Sheffield
Birmingham Light, Power and Railway Company
Young Johnson
Suits Filed Over Damages Against Rail Company
I Marks sues R Kerr for 3000 dollars damages and Southern Railway Company faces 000 damages in a civil action. The case outlines claims for monetary compensation and names involved parties connected to the railway entity.
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I. Marks
Boy Refuses Rescue and Drowns in Crowded River Boat
In Dadeville on a Thursday afternoon a rescue attempt ends tragically as Dan Corprew 21, son of M Creuson esuaneer of the Tallapoosa County Bank, drowns after aiding Miss Mary Jones Oliver and Sam Nelson. A crowded boat overloading and strong current led Corprew to push away from the craft to prevent a capsize.
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Dadeville
Mary Jones Oliver
Dan Corprew
Orc M. Creuson Epuaneer
Tallapoosa
Oliver
Corprew
Sam Nelson
Cash
Miss Oliver
Nelson
Penney and Whitman Ranked Third in Alabama Leads
A Pacific Mutual Life Insurance bulletin cites Penney and Whitman as third among sixteen heavy writers in Alabama for July and also third in the state for the year 1913, among ten top leaders.
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Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co
Penney & Whitman
Alabama
Conscience troubled youth surrenders after escape
Convict foreman G. M. Jackson in Decatur tells of a 16 year old boy named Henry Ravis who escaped a sentence for petty larceny then walked from Birmingham to a camp to finish his six month term. He sought honesty over fear of capture and may have his sentence shortened.
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G. M. Jackson
Decaturs
Henry Ravis
Birmingham
Magic City
Hartselle
Coen
Davie
Star Spangled Banner Indorsed as National Anthem
In Buffalo on August 9 the German Roman Catholic Central Verein adopted a resolution endorsing The Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem and condemning America as a hymn. The group aims to back a centennial honoring the key event that inspired Francis Scott Key.
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Buffalo
N. Y
America
Funeral Train Rumor Across Decatur Fades Without Arrival
The Decatur community notes the funeral train of Senator Joseph F. Johnston did not pass through Decatur around noon as rumor. Dispatchers say remains likely sent via Atlanta. Johnston was a trusted ally whose support for Decatur was widely acknowledged and cherished.
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Joseph F. Johnston
Decaturs
Vickrey
Atlanta
Convicts Transported by Auto to County Camp
Convicts John Odell White John Wimberly and Jim Love were sent to the Morgan county camp today by automobile the first such use in county history. The car belonged to Dr Brindley a roads enthusiast and he ferried the workers to Champ to begin afternoon labor. Locals at Bomerville praised the convicts work and hosted a basket dinner in their honor.
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John Odell White
John Wimberly
Jim Love
Morgan County
Brindley
Rector Brindley
Bomerville
Shower baths urged for city post offices
Washington August 8 The Post Office Department faces growing pressure to install shower baths in city post offices lacking them. Representative Rogers seeks showers for carriers. Lowell, Massachusetts is cited as a potential site, with many newer buildings already equipped.
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Washington
Paereeentative Rogers
Lowell
Mass
Rogers
Johnston's Death Leaves Hobson Alone Infield
August 9 Johnston dies leaving Greensboro Congressman Hobson as the likely sole candidate for Alabama US Senate. Hobson, a progressive and prohibitionist, has campaigned for the seat while Johnston pursued re election. The field could be filled by an interim appointee who may seek the full term next spring.
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Montgomry
Senate
Joseph F. Johnston
Richmond Pearson Hobgan
United States
Alabama
Hobson
Greensboro
Senator Johnston
Johnston
Lind Mission One of Peace in Mexico Controversy
President Wilson's special representative Lind travels to Mexico without formal credentials. The Mexican government warns his presence is undesirable unless credentials are presented. Secretary Bryan instructs the American legation to note misrepresentations in press coverage. The Huerta regime remains unrecognized and the matter could be treated as seditious if Lind advises on U S recognition conditioned on Huerta's removal.
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Manuucl Garza Aldape
Huerta
United States
Europe
Lind
Mexico
Wilson
McKinley
Cusdea Osing
Mexican
Fim
Wilsons Market In Windsor
Windsor Vermont August 9. Since the Wilson family arrived in town nearly all household supplies are bought locally. Mrs Jeffries the housekeeper began daily visits to shops and to the stall where truck farmers sell fresh vegetables and greens.
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Windsor
Wilson
Sumimary
Boston
New York
Wilsons
Morgan County Sunday School Convention Here
The Morgan County Sunday School convention meets in Decatur at Central Methodist church next week with sessions from Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday afternoon. Over a hundred delegates are expected, with prominent state workers in attendance and local hospitality arranged for visitors and delegates. Officers listed include J. F. Levin New Decatur president D. H. Marbury Alabama International committee member Prof. R. D. Webb Auburn Field Secretary Miss Mary Batchelder Montgomery Field Secretary.
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Morgan County
Decaturs
Central Methodist Church
J. F. Levin
New Decatur
D. H. Marbury
Marbury
Alabama
R. D. Webb
Auburn
Mary Batchelder
Montgomery
Statue of William Pitt Offered by British Admirers
Washington August 9 Congress is asked by President Wilson for permission to accept a statue of William Pitt offered by British admirers. If accepted the statue would be installed in the White House. Senators say the request is the first of its kind in many years from the White House.
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William. Pitt
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Pernision
William Pitt
White House
Mexican Problem to Wilson as Cuba Was to McKinley
Washington asserts a McKinley parallel as Wilson faces Mexico. The piece notes Wilson's domestic focus, then foreign policy pressures, and steps to prepare for worst case, while seeking peaceful resolution and avoiding open rupture with Mexico.
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Wilson
Cuba
McKinley
Young groom electrocuted as bride watches in Alabama
In Anniston near Coldwater Howard Dill aged 22 was electrocuted while atop a power tower to cut power. His 17 year old bride witnessed the tragedy as the line was energized and his body dangled for an hour. His father a former police chief his brother and an electrician removed the body.
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Anniston
Howard Dill
Power Company
Dil
Higbride
Redlight district abolished by officers in Decatur
The Decatur district known for vice has been cleaned out by Chief Davidson Deputy Wright and Lile Meue. Officers searched every house and found no white women, a Black woman named Gill jailed for vagrancy as resorts were closed and residents dispersed.
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Sheriffe Wright
Lile Me
Gill
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