Opposition 10 Sen Clarke Postpones Pro Tem Vote
Democratic senators delayed voting on a president pro tem to avoid a party fight. Clarke of Arkansas holds enough pledges, while opponents seek concessions. Senator Pomerene of Ohio may oppose Clarke, with Chilton re elected vice chairman and James Hamilton Lewis again chosen as whip.
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International News Service
Washington
Sagin
Peace Missionaries
Clarke
Arkansas
Pomerone
Ohio
Chilton
West Virginia
James Hamilton Lewis
Ilinois
Lights Will Burn in Jewish Homes for Hanukkah
Hanukkah is a favorite Jewish festival marking the Maccabees victories. It is a children’s holiday with elaborate school festivities and home rituals. Families light candles and sing Psalms in the synagogue. The week features cheerful social events and benevolences in the home and community, ending with eight lights on the final night.
Belgian Minister and Wilson Hold Private 40 Minute Talk
Washington reports a Belgian minister and President Wilson conferred for about 40 minutes today. Brand Whitlock delivered his report in person and declined to comment afterward.
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Wilson
Whitlock
Gustin to Open Gustin & Brother Stores in Alabama City
Gustin plans to enter business in Alabama City with a new firm Gustin & Brother. He intends to leave for Madami City within 60 days to combine stocks from his Decature and Gadsden stores and operate under the Gustin & Brother name.
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Gustin
Alabama City
Madami City
Decature
Gadsden
Gustin & Brother
Wholesale Dry Goods House Under Construction in Decatur
Work began on the Decaturs first wholesale dry goods house at the corner of Davis and Ferry streets. The 75 by 100 foot three story building, to be rivaling between Nashville and Birmingham, should be ready by March 1. W A McCalla and Joe Frahn oversee foundation and contractor details.
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Davis Street
Aycock
Megan County G Co
J.H. Calvin
Decaturs
Giant Shells Hit German Barracks at Lens
International News Service reports six shells weighing 1200 pounds struck German barracks in Lens causing serious damage. A French aviator reportedly defeated two German airmen in an in-flight battle. French artillery also kept up an energetic cannonade in the Missiere sector.
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War Office
Missiere
Martial law for Louisiana declared in New Orleans
International News Service reports New Orleans may be placed under martial law amid unrest. The terse notice notes martial law orders, citing provisional authority and potential curfews as authorities attempt to restore order in the state.
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International News Service
New Orleans
Dec
Gov Hall Fights Gambling in Parish as Martial Law Enforces
Governor Hall leads a crackdown against pervasive gambling. Militia ordered out to enforce antigambling laws. Troops destroy vast gambling equipment including slot machines valued at $1,000 as martial law begins in the parish.
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Ee Srey
Gov. Hall
More Than Eight Billions Spent by Merrie England to Finance World War
London says Britain has spent 5 310 000 000 dollars on the war with daily expenditures near 25 000 000. Premier Asquith told the Trades Union Conference on National Economy that economy is necessary in all areas of life. Trade union representatives from England Scotland and Ireland attended to seek ways to aid the government and craft a national economy plan.
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Merrie England
International News Service
London
Great Britain
Dow
Premier Asquith
Trades Union Conference On National Economy
England
Scotland
Ireland
Peace terms reported from France and Germany for armistice
Rome reports Benedict XV has learned the peace terms France would accept and terms Germany would accept. Cardinal Annette conveyed France's terms to the Pope and Cardinal Von Hartmann carried Germany's, with Vatican sources saying a joint basis for an armistice may be found.
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Germany
International
Rome
Benedict XV
Annette
Paris
von Hartmann
Cologne
I Dea Nationale
Vatican
Cardinal von Hartmann
President Wilson Delivers Longest Message Yet
The Wan jor Rite ¢ ident to deliver it in person at a joint session of nate and house at noon next Wesday. Success of the senate in organizing will determine if the message is delivered. The message is the longest Wilson has prepared.
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Senate
Wilson
Villa vows vengeance and raids against U S towns
Gen Villa blames the United States for his downfall and vows to raid American border towns with 25 men and 10 machine guns after abandoning an effort to retake Hermosillo. Funston reports Carranza forces and U S troops are alert, with Obregon massing 5,000 troops and a U S garrison strengthened at Naco. Admiral Winslow notes resumed violence in the Yaqui valley with no deaths.
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Washington
Villa
U.S
Department
Funston
Nogales
Hermos~ Sillo
Carranza
Querobani
Guevilla
Piston Pa
Naco
Obregon
U. S
Winslow
Yaqui
Villa Me h March on Naco Arizona
Three thousand Villa soldiers under General Rodriguez advance on the American town of Naeo, Arizona after wrecking the railway thirty miles south. General Funston arrived this forenoon and assumed command as the situation is deemed dangerous.
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International News Service
Douglas
Ariz
Rodriguez
Naeo
Here
Funston
Lusitania Refaire Cause Conference Update
German ambassador Count Von Bernstorff and Secretary of State Lansing met for about thirty minutes in Washington. They discussed grounds for settlement of the Lusitania case but no decision was disclosed. Von Bernstorff appeared pleased as he departed.
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Washington
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
Lusitania
von Bernstorff
Villa Again Threatens Attack on Agua Prieta
American troops sent to Nogales have been ordered back to Douglas in anticipation of another Villa attack on Agua Prieta. The Seventh and Twentieth infantry are expected this afternoon.
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International News Service
Douglas
Nogales
Villa
Agua Prieta
Greece Faces Allied Demands Over Sovereign Rights
Premier Skoulou conferred with King Constantine and convened a cabinet meeting as Greece weighs allied terms on Solionia evacuation railroads and port policing. Officials say concessions must preserve sovereignty for negotiations to proceed.
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International News Service
Athens
Skouloudis
Constantine
Greece
Solinia
Morgan County Teachers to Be Paid via Bank Offer
Morgan County teachers may receive November salaries through Morgan County National Bank of Decatur if Gov Henderson approves. The October payroll totaled about $7,000 and the bank's loaned funds facilitated payment. government action expected within two days. teachers grow anxious.
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Morgan County
Henderson
Morgan County National Bank
Decaturs
Dozen Negroes Escape Fire At Vine Street Boarding House
A three o clock morning blaze in a negro boarding house at 316 West Vine Street, operated by Tom Garth, forced a near miss as the roof collapsed. After an hour, Decatur firemen extinguished the fire. Damage ranged from 800 to 1000 dollars with 500 dollars insured.
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Tom Garth
West Vine Street
Decatur Fire Department
Decaturs Represented at Huntsville DAR Convention
Two Decatur state officers will take prominent parts in the Huntsville Daughters of the American Revolution convention. Mrs. William Harvey serves as vice president and Mrs. Emmett Saunders as state historian. Decatur delegates include Mrs. William Crawford Mrs. B. W. Godby and Mrs. C. B. Cartwright with many others expected to attend.
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Decaturs
Huntsville
Daughters of the American Revolution
William Harvey
Emmett Saunders
William Crawford
B. W. Godbey
C. B. Cartwright
Watson Case Delayed as Augusta Jury Remains Deadlocked
The Thomas E. Watson trial in Augusta Georgia for mailing matter sits unresolved as jurors, after a night of deliberations, remain split seven to five for acquittal with no clear path to a verdict. Federal Judge Howe may discharge the jurors and declare a mistrial if no agreement is reached.
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Watson
Augusta Jury
Augusta
Thomas E. Watson
Jeffersonian
Howe
Almon Named Delegate to National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Hon. D. C. Almon solicitor for the eighth judicial district was appointed to represent Decatur area as a delegate to the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington December 9 to 11. He is the sole Decatur citizen named among Alabama delegates and will likely attend.
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D. C. Almon
Eighth Judicial District
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Washington
Almon
Decaturs
Alabama
New Decatur
J. ©. Kumpe
Moulton
J. A. Kyle
Scottsboro
E. D. Johnston
G. L Smith
Mobile
John Craft
Col. A. G. Quinn
J. C. Rich
John T. Cochran
Army recruiting officer in city plans monthly visits
Corporal M Candill recruiting officer of the U S Army will visit the city on the first and third weeks of each month and may open a recruiting office by mid December. He has been coming for two years and urges interested young men to enlist at once.
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M. Candill
U. S. Army
Candill
Alexander Joins Decatur Daily as Associate Editor
Truman H. Alexander, longtime political writer for the Nashville Tennessean and American, becomes associate editor of the Decatur Daily. He covered Tennessee politics with governors Patterson and Hooper and led graft investigations while at the Nashville paper. He is married to Helen Almon, daughter of D. C. Almon.
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Truman H. Alexander
Nashville Tennesseean
American
Decaturs Daily
Edietor
Alexander
R. Patterson
Ben W. Hooper
The
Tennesseean
Emtah
Jack Nye
D. C. Almon
Helen Almon
Decaturs
U S Protests Seizure of American Ships by Britain
The State Department announced it cabled Ambassador Page in London to confirm if Britain plans to requisition the American ships Genesee Hocking and the Genesee cargo. Officials said a British reply could trigger the strongest protest the U S has lodged since the war began.
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Cially
State Department Today
Ambassador Page
London
British Foreign Office
Great Britain
Genesee
Hocking
U. S
State Department
Bryan May Join Ford Peace Party After All
Washington reports W J Bryan may join Henry Ford's peace cruise. A telegram says he wired Ford headquarters to join at The Hague if not sooner, with a possible trip to New York on Friday for further talks.
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William Jennings Bryan
Henry Ford
Peace Party
Washington
W. J. Bryan
Rexford Holmes
Ford
New York
Hague
Bryan
Ford Party
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