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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
3
Secretary Lansing announced Eliseo Ar a Carranza supporter is appointed Mexican ambassador to the United States. Arrendon do has represented Carranza in Washington for two years.
B. L. Malone at 415 417 Second Avenue renovates the Morgan Furniture site to match Alabama’s best stores. The installation of an electric elevator is among the latest improvements by the businessman.
Following a conference between Attorney General Gregory and U S District Attorney Marshall of New York, all government branches will focus on tracking conspirators against munition plants and ships and other violators of American neutrality.
Ceptinje Montenegro December 9 The capture of Apek by Austrian forces was admitted today. It was denied that King Peter fled to Scutart as a result.
Budapest reports say Russian long threatened invasion of the Balkans is ready. Danube port of Reni and Ungheni frontier on the Pruth are closed, with heavy artillery concentration by Great Slav forces at Bessarabia.
Berlin reports the Bulgarians seized Ochrida in southwest Servia the last major town held by the Servians along with Bribra. The German war office announced the capture as Allied forces along the Vardar River fight against the Bulgarians proceeds unfavorably for the Anglo French.
A morning blaze in Cetronelle Alabama destroyed eight stores and a hotel along with city hall records valued at about $100 000. Dynamite was employed to halt the flames as the fire swept through the business section about 30 miles north of Mobile.
President Wilson and Secretary Daniels conferred at the navy department about the proposed new battleships. The discussion followed the outline of the battleship building program as set in the message to Congress.
Greens near Grant street and Fourth avenue in the Decaturs prepare for a southern first as Bowling on the Green opens with two courts fifteen by one hundred twenty feet. Prominent locals join the club and dues are five dollars.
Gus Hill presents George McManus's newspaper cartoon comedy Bringing Up Father at the Masonic Theatre on December 14. The show features a galaxy of beautiful women in costumes from Worth Paris Hayden and Mms. Rhue New York, with outfits designed to wow the audience.
Sam Bernard the famed laugh producer appears in a four part film travedy titled Poor Schmaltz. The comedy attraction from Famous Players Film Co will be shown at Masonic and Star Theatres Saturday with Bernard delivering alleged unmatched mirth provoking talents.
E E Severy a Fort Defiance Va educator and influential Decaturs citizens discuss establishing a high grade college preparatory school for boys in the Decaturs Severy trained at Yale and in Germany and has led schools in Nashville and Augusta Military Academy locally supported the plan noting Decaturs location is ideal and would attract students from the south
Ramon dies after mortally wounding a man and summons Clive and the police. Officers rescue Margaret from Deering who then dies leaping from a balcony while trying to flee.
Circulation department advertises extra copies of the Christmas edition for five and cents each. Orders for fifteen or twenty copies can be mailed. the notice emphasizes convenience in obtaining additional Christmas issue copies.
A young lawyer named Clive courts Margaret while she marries Deering to save her father from ruin. Deering runs a major gambling den. a raid sabotaged by a leaked tip leads to tension and violence as love and law chase justice.
The Central National Bank extends Christmas wishes to New Decatur residents for 1916 and beyond. The message emphasizes cheerful service, lasting friendships, and continued support throughout the year.
Decatur City council plans to resume duties tonight and fix the privilege taxes for 1916. Merchants of Decatur are expected to appear before the board to confer on the privilege taxes.
Thousands of women seek physical culture and proper muscle exercise to achieve beauty. The piece extols Greek ideals and warns corsets hindered health, praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription to restore form, relieve female troubles, and boost strength. It invites sick women to write for guidance from Dr. Pierce at the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo.
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