Commercial Club Founded In Decatur Campaign Launch
A Commercial Club was launched with 56 members at Decatur City Hall to drive a citywide membership drive. Four districts were formed with captains A B Lampkin Geo D Williamson J S Patterson and teams drawn from the audience to support the campaign. Contempt of court fines were issued to Jones Brindley and others for violating an injunction against operating a soft drink business using bar fixtures.
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Jones Brindley
Commercial Club
Board of Tirade
Decatur
Decatur City Hall
A. B. Lampkin
Foster H. Pointer
Geo. D. Williamson
J. 8. Patterson
W. Irwin
T. M. Dix
B.L. ‘Simpson
B. F. Holmes
W. A. McCalla
Williamson
H. A. On Malone
Jake Sage
T. M. Soni
J. H. Calvin
Joseph Babb
H. A. Skegge
John D. Wyker
Thos. E. Pride
T. A. Alexander
W. A. Frost
G. A. Nelson
T. M. Jones
H. H. Hitt
W. W. Nelson
Thos. W. Wert
Law and Equity Court
Brindley
D. W. Speake
E. Bennet
Newt Bittick
John Mulligan
Bud Cummins
Charley Woodard
Clayton
Gordomg Boggs
Oscar Bell
Work Begins on Decatur White Way on Second Avenue
Representatives of the Decatur Light Power and Fuel Company and New Decatur City Council met to install a White Way on Second Avenue. B C Wilson, business manager, began layout and measurement for light poles with installation planned as soon as possible.
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New Decatur’s White Way
Light Company
Council
Austria Calls Reserves to Colors Amid Balkan War Turmoil
Antwerp reports print stories asserting all Austrian military reserves have orders to join the colors. The move signals broader wartime mobilization as tensions rise in the Balkans and the war situation heats up.
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Antwerp
Balkan States
Mass Meeting at YMCA Urges Kenyon Bill Passage
A mass meeting under the WCTU at the YMCA tomorrow at 3 PM will pass a resolution urging Congress to adopt the Kenyon bill set for discussion December 16. The gathering invites all interested and will be addressed by Sam ost th Dc.
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Congress
Examination of Stock Exchange Completes Hearts Halted Investigation
United Press dispatch from Washington reports the Money Trust inquiry paused due to lack of witnesses and to resume Monday. Examinations concerning the New York Block Exchange were completed, with next week set to focus on interlocking directorates.
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United Press
Washington
Money Trust
New York Block Exchange
Attorneys plead for Morgan's life in hanging case
In Salem Oregon a dramatic scene unfolded as four convicts were executed while attorneys for Mike Morgan urged Governor West to spare him. They argued lack of crime, unfair trial, and asked for reprieve though the governor expressed fatalism about the capital punishment system.
Governor Wilson Leaves Bermuda for New York
Governor W. W. Wilson and his family departed Hamilton Bermuda for New York this morning aboard the steamship Bermuda. A large crowd gathered to bid them farewell and expected arrival in New York on Monday.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
W. W. Wilson
Familly
New York
Governor Wilson
Kate McDermott Dies At 90 In Decatur
Mrs Kate McDermott aged 90 died this afternoon at 1 15 at her Fourth avenue south home. A longtime resident of Decatur she was a devout Catholic. Survived by sons Ed James and Will and daughters Mrs Henry Bernardi Mrs John Berry and Mrs James Brown all of Decatur. Funeral Monday at St Ann's Catholic Church with city cemetery interment.
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Kate McDermott
Fourth Avenue
Tila Dhemiead
The
Denturs
Shareh
James
Will McDermott
Henry. Bernardi
Sie
John ‘Berry
James Brown
Deca
Ann's Catholic Church
Pneumonia Causes Death of County Education Head
P. A. Oden, county superintendent of education, died of pneumonia last night at his Somerville home. He had been ill briefly, with hopes for recovery until yesterday. Funeral is at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Somerville residence, burial in Somerville Cemetery. Born in Lawrence Cove in 1871, Oden lived in the county all his life and graduated from Morgan College and Peabody Normal College. He served two terms as county superintendent and had just been elected to a third term. He is survived by his wife and two sisters. Mrs. M. A. Andrews of this city and Mrs. Oden, who is reported critically ill with pneumonia. The illness of Mrs. Oden arose during nursing care for her husband. Community sympathy goes to the bereaved family.
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Somerville
Big County
Somervile Cemetery
Oden
Lawrence
Cove
Morgan College
Peabody Normal College
Nashville
Tenn
M. A. Andrews
Inter state Commerce Commission orders 10 express firms to show cause
Washington December 14 the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered every interstate express company to file by February 10 a statement of business on designated days and to show cause why the Commission's sweeping low rates recently suggested should not be implemented.
Big Christmas Trade by W. W. Garnett & Son
W. W. Garnett and Son report the greatest toy business in the store's history as Christmas toys go on sale. A steady stream of buyers has poured in, buying gifts of all kinds.
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W. W. Garnett & Son
Wealthy clubman shot by woman in Paris case
Walter DeMumm a wealthy Paris clubman and aeronaut said to be shot by a New York divorcée known as Mrs Marie Barnes but real name Mrs Cole could not be treated today in Paris hospitals. Reports said Barnes was wounded after shooting DeMumm in self defense following a alleged beating in jealousy with no immediate prosecutions expected.
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Paris
Walter DeMumm
New York
Marie Barnes
Cole
Barhes
Razor strap of human skin shocks St. Louis society
In St. Louis physician’s wife hands him a razor strap made from human skin to be presented to a recipient unnamed. Two strips, cut from an arm and a leg, were shown after two months of tanning with preservative applied. The case notes that animal skins tan faster.
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Dee
St. Louis
H. Hirchberg
Hirchberg
Two Hot Rums and a Northwestern Strike Question
A cryptic headline explores a Northwest area strike with questions about its impact. The brief hints at labor actions and regional disruption, without detailing parties or dates.
Striking Northern Rail Workers Openly Back Knox Claim
An employee who triggered the Northwestern railway strike admits taking two drinks but says he was not intoxicated. The Daily Citizen rebukes drunkard rumors and notes the strike remains active with plans to spread. The Lord Mayor of Newcastle seeks to mediate between strikers and railway officials.
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London
England
Knox
Home
Yey Ao Entree
The
Daily Citizen
Withold
Newcastle
Gaingeard Cottage Construction on Fourth Avenue
J H Guire building a five room cottage on Fourth avenue West with H C McCord as contractor.
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J. H. Guire
Fourth Ave
Fourth Avenue
H. C. McCord
Pay Day Delayed for Wednesday Payout to Workers
Pay is expected next Wednesday but the timing is uncertain. Shop workers anticipate the usual salary release while management confirms the delay.
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