Armor plate plant bill sparks Alabama debate in Decatur and Gadsden
Washington reports a $7 million government armor plate plant bill. supporters in Gadsden push for location on the Coosa River, citing water power and river navigation benefits. Local Decatur voices add call to bring the factory home and boost Alabama iron fields.
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Gadsden
Underwood
Birmingham
Coosa
Alabama
Coosa River
Tennessee
Decaturs
Distinguished Englishman Will Visit Mr G A Nelson
John W. Todd professor of economics of Nottingham and Cairo will guest for a few days at Geo A Nelsons estate Tanglewood Moulton The Professor will arrive at Tanglewood before taking up economics The item notes an English scholar in transit and residence with Nelson
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G. A. Nelson
John W. Todd
Nottingham
England
Cairo
Egypt
Geo. A. Nelgon
Tanglewood
Distinguished traveler to visit Decatur for cotton talks
The professor a renowned lawyer and thinker from Nottingham and Cairo plans a tour to the Tennessee Valley. Decatur leaders and cotton growers are invited to host him at Tanglewood and discuss improving American cotton quality and global shipping from the Decatur wharf.
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Tanglewood
Nottingham
Cairo
Nelson
Tennessee Valley
Decatur
Lecture at Y M C A on Values in Endurance
D F Green will deliver a discourse on Values in Endurance at the Y M C A tomorrow afternoon at 4 PM. The event invites members and the public to attend and reflect on moral perseverance.
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D.F. Green
Y. M
Floating ice plant on river serves Sheffield area
The government operates a floating ice plant in Sheffield, built on a boat that anchors yet can move. Water is drawn from the river, settled and filtered, with a capacity of two to three tons per day for local use.
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Sheffield
Burglar Still Busy Anther Attempt Reported
An attempted entry at J. O. Camp's West Fifth Avenue residence last night ended when Camp fired at the burglar who fled. A skeleton key found on the back porch suggests the intruder tried the door. Camp will keep the keys for any rightful owner.
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J. O. Camp
Fifth Avenue
West
Camp
Cunningham Named Delegate to National Conservation Exposition
J. W. Cunningham received an appointment from Governor Emmet O’Neal as a delegate to the National Conservation Exposition on Alabama Day, September 26, to be held in Knoxville Tennessee.
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J. W. Cunningham
Emmet
O'Neal
Jim Gordon Discharged Then Rearrested on Prohibited Liquor Charge
Jim Gordon aged about 26 was discharged after a preliminary hearing on intoxicants seized on his train arrival from Tennessee. He was rearrested by Deputy Sheriff McCulloch on a warrant for bringing prohibited liquors into the territory. Bond set at 500 dollars. Gordon released.
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Jim Gordon
Tennessee
Melvin Hutson
Gordon
McCulloch
Tidwell
Protos Duel At Corner Leaves Officer Wounded In Shootout
Policeman Ed Thompson narrowly escaped death after being shot at twice by John Darnell as Thompson and Chief White attempted to arrest him. Darnell fired twice, Thompson returned three shots that missed. The exchange occurred at Pond and Railroad streets. Darnell fled along the river bank. A $100 reward was offered in Huntville for his capture. hounds may track him near the brickyard. Rumor stated a bystander, Darnell's wife, was fatally struck by a stray bullet.
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Ed Thompson
John Darnell
Thompson
Chief White
Darnell
Pond
Railroad
Hunteville
Progressives Favor Gaynor for Justice Nomination
A progressive party move announced in New York would present Mayor Gaynor as a candidate for chief justice of the Court of Appeals at the Rochester convention on September 20. Supporters hope other parties will also nominate him for the judicial post.
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New York
Gaynor
Progressive Party
Rochester
Court of Appel
Thompson Driver in Thaw Escape Released on Bond
Sherbrooke Quebec August 30 Gentleman Roger Thompson the driver of the car in which Harry Thaw escaped from Matteiwan was yesterday released on bond pending further action in the case.
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Sherbrooke
Quebec
Roger” Thompson
Harry Thaw
Matteiwan
Yester
Thaw Case Delayed as Immigration Officials Press Charge
Immigration department representatives pressed charges of entering by stealth while Thaw family attorneys secured a postponement to September third. The Thaw family provided bond for Thompson.
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Immigration Department
Thaw
Thompson
Sunday School Teachers Union Seeks Uniform Literature
An effort to unify graded department literature in Decatur and New Decatur Sunday Schools prompts superintendents to send a three person committee to a Central Methodist Church meeting Sunday at 4 PM.
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Decatur
New Decatur
Central Methodist Church
Fire in Columbia Business District Destroys Property
Columbia Tenn Aug 30 Special fire has destroyed valuable business property since early morning and was still burning at eleven o clock. The loss is likely heavy as the fire district covers the citys busiest business area.
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Columbia, Tenn
Lost purse returned by local finder boosts want ad ease
A Decatur Daily note shows a lost purse containing $5 was found by Reeves Tapscott and returned today at 3 o clock. The item’s owner receives its recovery and the paper promotes want ads to help lost items, sales, or buys.
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Tts
Reeves Tapscott
Labor Day Notice From The Paper
A brief item notes no publication on Monday September 1 1913 and invites readers to enjoy a good time. It reflects a holiday pause and a light social tone from the newspaper.
Brakeman Killed as Southern Train Wrecks Cars
At Riverton Junction Alabama yesterday morning extra Southern train 335 derailed eighteen sand cars. R D Duncan brakeman riding second car was crushed between cars and died after hours of pain. He leaves a widow and two children. Trains delayed until track cleared midafternoon. R C Duncan body brought to Sheffield for burial.
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Sheffield
Riverton Junction
Ala
Extra Southern
R. ©. Duncan
Duncan
R. C. Duncan
Resuscitation by pulmotor Saves Miner Near St Clair
In St Clair a Reading Railroad miner named Joseph Mango was found unconscious after a mine gas pocket. Three First Aid Corps members used a pulmotor, wrapped him in seven blankets, and pumped oxygen until he breathed freely after an hour and a half. Witnesses call the revival unequalled in the coal regions.
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Pottsville
St. Clair
Joseph Mango
Reading Railroad
Mango
Burglars Enter J. C. Camp Home in West Decatur
Police and a Tennessee bloodhound investigated a break in at the J. C. Camp home in West Decatur. A man fled to a Negro house in Niggerville where the dog indicated a return, three skeleton keys were recovered, and no arrests were made as officials work to identify the thieves responsible for widespread burglaries in Decatur.
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West Decatur
Davidson
Mr. Canim
Niggerville
Alabama Land Congress President Fails Court House Address
President N. F. Thompson of the Alabama State Land Congress announced he could not deliver the scheduled address at the court house today. He advised friends of his absence and the spoken event was not held.
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Court House
Alabama State Land Congress
Decatur Daily Seeks County News From Readers
The Decatur Daily invites letters and telephoned items from all county sections. It aims to publish community news and notes including deaths and marriages when reported.
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Decaturs
Decatur Labor Day Observed With Bank Closures
Labor day will be observed in Decatur with banks closed and many merchants taking a day of rest before the fall rush. At Oakland Park a large celebration is planned with barbecue and a general good time anticipated.
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Oakland Park
Organizer of Hoo Hoo's Here Today in Decatur
B Arthur Johnson of Chicago editor of the Lumber World Review and organizer of the Hoo-Hoo, the lumbermen’s world organization, is in Decatur on business today.
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B. Arthur Johnson
Chicago
Lumber World Review
Lumber Men
Decaturs
Reedus Released From Custody On Court Order
A. R. Reedus, described as a negro, charged with embezzlement, was granted a habeas corpus hearing by Judge Speake and released from custody without bond this morning.
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Reedus
A. R. Reedus
Judge Speake
Senator Johnston's Will Filed in Probate Court
The will of the late Senator Joseph F. Johnston was filed in the Probate Court Friday morning with September 16 set for probating. No details of the will's contents were released.
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Birmingham
Joseph F. Johnston
Department store to open new room in Malone building
The Malone building will be turned over tonight to Ory & Cohen and measures taken to arrange for the opening date of the new department store. Car loads are arriving daily and stock will be placed in position before long. the date will be announced in these columns.
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Malone
Ory & Cohen
Masures
Saw
Wilson Very Hopeful For Peace With Mexico
President Wilson, en route to Cornish New Hampshire for a rest, remains hopeful for a peaceful settlement with Mexico. He noted encouraging dispatches from Mexico City and said talks could resume at the initiative of either nation as diplomacy continues.
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Wilson
Mexico
Cornish
Washington
Mr. Tumulty
Wilson Receives Widespread Support for Mexico Policy
Telegrams and letters to the White House from across the country express approval of President Wilson's Mexico policy. Secretary Bryan, before an overnight trip to Pennsylvania, said the envoy would remain in Vera Cruz as discussions with Mexican officials continue.
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Eee
State Department
Lind
Bryan
Pennsylvania
Vera Cruz
Senor Gamboa
Mr. Lind
White House
Wilson
Mexico
Willoughby Presbyterian and South Town Honor Clean-Up Winners
Eight prizes totaling 74 dollars will be awarded for the street clean-up contest started by Willoughby Presbyterian church and South Town merchants. Winners will be announced later. the effort, led by Rev. P. Cotton, has benefited the community and progress will be detailed in a future notice.
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Willoughby
O'Neal Says There'll Be No Extra Session
Reports that Governor O'Neal will call an extra legislative session to set up machinery for choosing a U S Senator are unfounded. Close aides say there is no possibility of such a session and that any talk stemmed from a capital joke.
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O'Neal
Montgomery
Aus
United States
Colorado
Mysterious Injury Strikes Canton Youth on Rail Yard
Wealy Perry a 17 year old from Canton Georgia was found with two broken ribs and a badly hurt foot after a reported train strike in local yards early today. Dr Pettey transported him to the Salvation Army Hospital for treatment as he described waking in pain after a fall near the crossing while seeking employment.
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Wealy Perry
Canton
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