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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1915

Page

5

Liberal MP Opposes Bryan and Ford Peace Visit to Britain

Sir Edward Cornwall, a liberal member of parliament, led a move to block a proposed peace mission by William Jennings Bryan and Henry Ford. He said their presence would be unwelcome and irritate the British people and announced plans to interpellate the government on Monday with questions to Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey.

International News Service London Sir Edward Cornwall W. J. Bryan Henry Ford England Edward Grey Bryan Ford Washington

Italian Parliament Debates Balkans Policy Sparks US Victory Claim

Deputy Preves of the Socialist party attacks allied Balkans strategy in parliament. Premier Salandra replies as Preves warns that the United States will emerge as the real winner from the great conflict.

International News Service Rome Balkans Preves Socialist Party Neas Salandra Preves Worned United States

Eastern West clash noted as distant in style

Syracuse and Oregon Aggies showdown highlights two contrasting football systems. Eastern plans dominate Western attempts. Syracuse scores two TDs as Aggies finally respond. A long Syracuse leap stands out amid a discussion of past college lore and a Chicago Holy Trinity indoor baseball lineup.

Syracuse Oregon Aggies Aggies Holy Trinity Chicago Cerwiski Hogan Kulski Keaty Plusinski Sumnims Mystens Kulicke

The Jest of Yesteryear by B. L. T.

A reflective verse piece that invokes midnight imagery and forgotten romantic themes. The author playfully cautions against Poe style by presenting a quaint meditation on past loves and literary echoes.

Mr. Poe

Morgan County Leads North Alabama In Cotton Ginned

Morgan County reports a stronger cotton ginning total than other northern Alabama counties as of November 22. Morgan ginned 22 420 bales, edging 1914 figures, while Madison Marshall Limestone and DeKalb show declines.

Morgan County North Alabama Morgan Ing Madison Marshall Limestone Bert Lawrence Jackson DeKalb

Supreme Court Justices Seek Reelection in Alabama

Montgomery Dec 3 John Anderson Lucien Gardiner and Ormand Somerville justices of the Alabama supreme court filed with Secretary of State John Purifoy declarations of candidacy for the spring primary to succeed themselves in January 1917. They have no opposition and are expected to be renominated without contest. The judges plan no active campaigning and will notify lawyers by letter while continuing the court’s term for four to five months.

Montgomery John (. Rnderson Alabama Supreme Court Lucien D. Gardner Ormand Bomerville Secretary of State John Purifoy Supreme Court Anderson Somerville Gardner Svere

Confederate Veteran Crosses the River

J H White an ex Confeder ate soldier died at 3 10 PM at his daughter s home 1202 Fifth avenue after a brief pneumonia illness He was 71 and had lived in the county 35 years Survived by five daughters and three sons Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Johnson chapel 18 miles out on the Danville road with Rev Aldridge officiating

H. White J. H. White M. C. West Fifth Avenue W. T. Watkins J.T. Hubbard W. J. Moore J. W. White G. H. White Birmingham M. C. White Decaturs Johnson Chapel Danville Road Rev. Aldridge

Gift items and cosmetics featured for Christmas shoppers

The store promotes brushes, manicure sets, perfumes, toilet sets, and gift packages as ideal Christmas presents. It highlights leather goods, stationery, jewelry, cut glass, sachet powders, atomizers, and related items, urging customers to inspect the stock.

The Sentimental Lady at Masonic Theatre Today

Irene Fenwick stars in The Sentimental Lady at the Masonic Theatre with Bob Nelson in a heroic waterside scene. The review notes the heroine’s emotional response and praises Nelson as the sturdy champion of the perilous schim aimpy sequence.

Masonic Theatre Bob Nelson Rejgice Irene Fenwick

Free Tickets Tomorrow at Delite Theatre for Kids

Tomorrow at 9 30 a.m. the Delite theatre will give away complimentary tickets to the first 300 children who buy matinee tickets. Each child receives one complimentary ticket good for a performance each week for six weeks. A rush is anticipated for the comps.

Delite Theatre

Fannie Ward stars in The Marriage of Kitty on stage

Fannie Ward presents The Marriage of Kitty tomorrow at the Masonic and Star Theatres. The comedy, popular in Europe and America, marks Ward’s drama debut as Kitty, a penniless young American confronting life’s challenges.

Fannie Ward International Comedienne Masonic Star Tomorrow Kitty The Masonic and Star Theatres England United States Canada Miss Ward Trier

Electric Cooking Appliance Demonstration closes week

Tomorrow Saturday the week of demonstrations on Electric Cooking Appliances ends with special reduced prices. From 9 30 to 11 Miss Gilder will demonstrate on the Western Electric Range for children. The event is a novel entertainment and all the kiddies are invited.

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