For President in 1916 Oscar Underwood Highlighted
In Decatur Alabama notices reflect Oscar Underwood as a presidential candidate in 1916. The item also mentions H D Harkreader moving from Decatur to become city editor of the Nashville Tennessean and praises his Decatur work.
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Oscar Underwood
The
Dixie
H. D. Harkreader
Twin City Telegram
Nashville Tennesseean
Harkreader
Decaturs
Mr. Harkreader
Navy Need Emphasized In Inland Perspective
Inland writer argues for a larger stronger navy, noting the nation’s security requires sea power beyond coastal views. Ends with general agreement on necessity and patriotic duty.
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War on the Water and Naval Readiness warned by Memphis paper
The Memphis Commercial Appeal argues the next war may be naval, urges stronger fleet buildup, cites Britain, Germany, and France rankings, Panama Canal risks, and Monroe Doctrine enforcement as reasons to stay prepared. Santa Claus awaits at Crow & Crow's.
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Spain
Maine
United States
Meyer
France
England
Germany
Panama Canal
Great Britain
Monroe
Memphis
Major Bassett Explains Position In Business Motives Claim
Major Bassett states his actions were driven solely by business motives and not personal interest. He emphasizes a professional perspective and denies any personal gain or conflict of duty.
Decatur Letter Praises Yet Reveals Political Turmoil
A Decatur letter to the editor defends the writer’s removal from the Assistant Postmaster post while detailing municipal budget figures and tax policy. The author, Chas Bassett, cites business reasons, discusses salary cuts, and notes the political clash surrounding leadership changes. He acknowledges aiding his daughter Gladys Warner’s hiring and comments on local governance and finances.
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New Decatur
Post Office Department
Washington
Fire Department
Gladys
New Decatur Public
Young Ladies Seminary
Pulaski
Tenn
Chang Pn
Aetic
Chas, Bassett
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Decatur
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Shelton
H. 8. Jones
NAVY
Army
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Maj. Bassett
Miss Warner
Sir
General Fund
Eighth Avenue
Moulton Street
T. M. DIX
Crow & Crow's
6Th Avenue
West
Morgan County National Bank
New Decatur, Alabama
A. Bloodworth
Alabama
William Tell
Marep Syne
Brock & Spight Co
Say! the Owl Drug Co
Kay-Bee
New York Motion Picture Co
Deliie Theatre
Feature Pictures
North
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