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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
4
Athens reports Austrian and Italian naval squadrons clashed in the Adriatic on Thursday. No outcome information has reached Athens. Austrian forces were said to bombard San Giovanni at Medua in northern Albania when the Italian squadron engaged.
At a Berlin social democratic party meeting a majority backed Chancellor Von Bethmann–Holweg e's reply to Dr Scheidemann's Reichstag interpellation. The resolutions praise the answer as evidence the government has no desire to annex territory and affirm support for the chancellor.
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Washington December 10 Representative Fred L Blackmon of the Fourth Alabama district reintroduced his bill to repeal the federal bankruptcy law. He said the law served its day but is now used for fraudulent purposes and to take advantage of creditors.
Bulgarian irregulars penetrate Greek soil as of December 10 near Salonika, aiming to sever the railway. Greek authorities in coordination with the allies implement measures to thwart the incursion and protect strategic lines.
Petrograd reports the war office announced that Russian troops in Persia captured Sultan Bulk pass opening the road to Hamdan. enemy forces at the pass are being pursued.
Congressman E B Almon entertained thirty delegates from the Tennessee River Improvement association at a Washington dinner last night. Speakers included Sparkman, Taylor of Arkansas, Edwards of Georgia, Stegall of Alabama, Andrews of Sheffield, Pole of the Decaturs, Worthington of Sheffield, Roberts of the Birmingham Age Herald, Ashcraft of Florence, and Stofer of the Montgomery Advertiser.
Col. E. H. Graves of the Fourth Infantry Alabama National Guard conducted a surprise inspection of the local militia company. He praised the unit after thorough checks of property and personnel noting burnished readiness. He warned he may return to inspect again and aims to make the Fourth regiment the best in the state.
Gus Hill adapts George McManus cartoons into a three act musical comedy with singing dancing and humor. The show features a strong cast and opens at the Masonic Theatre Tuesday November 14 offering light entertainment and adaptation of the popular cartoons.
Sam Bernard famed as the world’s foremost character comedian makes his first screen appearance in Poor Schmaltz for the Famous Players. The film is the current release on the Paramount Program showing Saturday at the Masonic and Star Theatres.
Stage successes mark Mr Bernard as he brings his side splitting antics to the screen. The wider latitude of cinema will enable millions to enjoy his distinctive methods of comic portrayal, following long efforts by leading firms to secure his participation in film contracts.
Alcazar Theatre presents Gus Hill’s Bringing Up Father a lively cartoon based musical comedy in its second and final week with Tom Haverly Sadie Duff May Walsh and a strong cast delivering bright songs and period costumes deeming the show a clean humorous treat.
A brief classified notice offers old newspaper pages for sale with a contact option to call or subscribe. The ad emphasizes availability of archival papers and a phone line for inquiries.
Henry F. Whitley of Falkville visited Morgan county courthouse and purchased a marriage license. He then bought an automobile license, the first time in Morgan county a man did both at once. Poll tax was offered by Tax Collector Charles Robertson as he left.
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