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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1914

Page

4

Personal notices from Decatur Huntsville and Waycross

Herbert Ruthland of Decatur sues his parents in a local matter. EB G Stebbins of Decatur visits relatives in Sheffield. Harry J Frabn Nashite architect returns home for holidays. Archie McDonald of Huntsville on city business. Herbert Pettus of Huntsville visited. Sr J M Locke of Waycross guest of relatives. Wack Yarbrough of Huntsville visits enroute to Montgomery.

Herbert Ruthland Decatur Mrs. Uthland EB. G. Stebbins Sheffield J.A. Stebbins Harry J. Frabn Rels Archie McDonald Huntsville Wack Yarbrough Friends Enroute & Montgomery

Fifty Seven Arrested in Manila Conspiracy Case

In Manila on December 28, 57 people were arrested over a conspiracy against United States rule. Authorities hunt for Apacible tied to documents calling for harsh treatment of Philippine independence supporters. Governor General Harrison is due soon as Navotas unrest prompts strict security.

Manilla Apacible Harrison Borneo Navots

Atlanta guests arrive for Allison reception

Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Scott of Atlanta are expected today to visit hosts Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Allison.

H. B. Scott Atlanta B. H. Allison Mrs. Gooch Birmingham A. Albes J. H. Turley Dorothy Pine Bluff, Ark T. F. Turley Fred Day Shawnee, Okla

Silver wedding anniversary at Hartung home noted

Mr and Mrs Geo Hartung hosted a 26th wedding anniversary at their Sth Ave South home. The event featured Xmas decor a crystal fruit bowl centerpiece and a 25 guest formal dinner with silver gifts including a piece from the Woodmen circle where Mrs Hartung is chaplain. Telegrams of congratulations arrived as the couple shared music and good cheer.

Geo Sth Ave

Heage Fighting Continues in War Zone

Berlin reports continued counter attacks by the Allies at Nieuport have been repulsed as the conflict persists.

International News Service Berlin Nieuport

Forces Approach Bagdad as Damascus Volunteers Move

A Constantinople dispatch says British forces near Bagdad and 500 volunteers march from Damascus to meet them. The Holy Standard of Mohammed has been taken there to direct Ottoman forces.

International News Service Amsterdam Constantinople Bagdad Damascus

Aerial squadron expanded as UK eyes German reply

London reports seven more aviators and machines join the coast defense, as England celebrates air raids on Cuxhaven and Brussels. Experts weigh the Aero a thes and the Undaunted's role and foresee Navy effort to entice a German fleet battle that could decide the war.

International News Service London England Cuxhaven Brussells

Desperate French Inhabitants Describe Bombarded Soissons

A French woman in Soissons writes to Scottish friends detailing three months of bombardment by German forces. She describes constant shelling, burning streets, and ruined buildings including the Dubois residence and St Jean des Vignes, while her own house survives with smashed tiles and broken windows. She notes the cold, fear, and inability to abandon their home.

Edinburgh Scotland Soissons Dubois Jean Des

Allied gains and setbacks amid Belgian and Western Front actions

Paris reports mixed Allied advances and losses across the front. In Belgium a foothold is gained on the Dunes west of Lom bartzyde while trenches near Ypres are partly lost. Holeybeake yields 800 yards of first line trenches. Aisne Champaign sees intermittent cannonading as a captured position is defended. Meuse heights show progress along the front amid Vosges bombardment.

International Paris Belgium L Lombartzyde Ypres Holeybeake Aisna Champaign Meuse Vosges

Politics a Habit With the McMillin Family

Claude E McMillin after service in city council moved to higher roles and was named postmaster at New Decatur John B S McMillin brother of the local postmaster was appointed postmaster at Ulmers He left for Ulmers today to be sworn in and assume the Ulmers office

McMillin Claude E. McMillin New Decatur John Bs.McMillin Ulmers

Lola shines in Shubert's Great Play at Deliie Theatre

Lola stars at the Deliie Theatre in Shubert's Lola with Clara Kimbal-Young as lead. The five reels showcase the gifted young actress's emotional characterization and strong stage presence.

Deliie Theatre Shubert Lola Clara Kimbal - Young

Constantinople Riots After Enver Pasha Departure

Athens reports a revolt erupting in Constantinople immediately after Enver Pasha left the city. Street rioting followed as mobs demanded alignment with Germany and Austria, with authorities restoring order after heavy disturbances.

International News Service Athens Enver Pasha Constantinople Allia Germany Austria

Phone 46 and Subscribe for the Decatur Daily

An instruction column urges readers to call 46 to subscribe to the Decatur Daily providing a quick contact path for home delivery or service inquiries.

Notice of Final Settlement in Lavinia Kittrell Shaw Estate

Morgan County probate court in Alabama schedules final settlement for Lavinia Kittrell Shaw estate. Special Administrator J W Cunningham filed accounts and vouchers. hearing set for 18th day of 1915 to contest the settlement.

State of Alabama Morgan Lavinia Kittrell Lavinia Shaw J. W. Cunningham Lavinia Kittch Shaw

Appointment of Julia Collins Estate in Morgan County

Probate Court grants letters testamentary to R H Wolcott as executor of Mrs. Julia Collins deceased. Creditors must present claims within legally allotted time or be barred, per December 21 1914 probate order by Judge William E B Skeggs.

Julia Collins Morgan County William EB. Skeggs Morgan Coty Ali

Mexico's provisional president resigns backing Carranza

Provision al president Gutierrex has resign ed and pledged his support to Carranza, according to advices to the Carranza agents here today from the constitutionalist representatives at Galveston. The agency has no confirmation of this report from other sources.

International News Service Washington Gutierrex Carranza Galveston

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Buttrey’s Herbert Pettus J. M. Locke Way Cross Phillipines Bell Universal Bell Telephone System Iuperican Telephone Decaturs Cature Society Margaret Clinton Shelton Jaret Clinton Shelton Ces Madge Royer Marshall Cappel Bogalusa C. T. Royer Rev. H., B. Woodward Miss Royer Dr. Cappel Affif New Orleans Alexander Almon D.c.almon Kathleen Almon H. C. Pickard Mt. Pleasant Tenn Louise Almon Jack Nye Nashville Tennessean American Dr. Schoonmaker Clifton Aimon Jack Jervis B. C. Nix Margaret Clarkson Bonnie Jervis Messrs Curtis Almon Russell van Dyke Walston Barton Morris Emma Sue Morris of Trinity Sarah Davis Mollie Odom Suspyative Clark Champ Clare Clark Genevieve James M. Thompson Bowiing” Gréen Mr. Thompson Baltimore Miss Clark W. B. Alexander Bessie Almon Florence Lula Novie Allmon Payette Ala Wi Lee Towm Creek B. Almon Tuscumbia Walter Williams Charlotte Curry Tuscum Blay C. P. Almon T. F. Almon Moultam Alexander-Almon H. A. Frasa J. A. Sloan Co Dayton, Tenn P. E. Cartwright Epworth League Fanny. Johnson Celia McGregor Leighton Mary Turley Priscillas’ Club Mr. Jno Oshea Mrs. H. Hawk J.F. Hartung Milwaukee, Wis Maude Fitzpatrick Mrs W. H. Fitzpatrick Lillie Rusger of Lacon J. T. McKelvy Ben Dupont Louisville, Ky Sabine Dupont C. V. Dupont E. H- Turner J. F. Hartung Milwaukee H. L. Turner C. B. Turner E. H. Allison Lois Allison M. L. Hardage Vernon Tex Helen Almon Sarah- Davis John~ Davis Belle Mina Mrs. Geo. Houston Mrs. W.R. Shelton The Cotaco”~ Literary Society Jemmie Bird Second Avenue Will Wyker Pulaski Delite Theatre World's Film Corporation Clara Kimbal Young Tom Burton Earl of Gabermeen Masonic Theatre Star Theatre Today Victor Mary Fuller Bess Bess Meredith Lee Moran McMillia 8. C Marion Mills Wm. E. Skeggs R. H. Wolcott Julian Collips Mexico
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