Morgan county votes show strong opposition to Birmingham bond amendment
With about 1000 votes counted at noon Morgan county largely rejected the Birmingham bond measure. Most towns voted against it except Decatur and Austinville, where results were light. Precincts like Louisville & Nashville shops in New Decatur gave a decisive 71 to 15 defeat. Official canvas slated Friday. total cost estimated at $450 to Morgan county.
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Morgan County
Birmingham
Decatur
Austinville
Louisville & Nashville
New Decatur
Forman
Wm. E. Skergs
al Blackwell
Kdeeeteer
Danville
Aaron Ee
Enon
Falkville
Nunn'’s Mill
Seathavans
Lt Trinity Dads
Lagoon
Uess
Aong
Frank Davis
Solicitor Almon Welcomes Grandson Alexander Almon II
Circuit Solicitor David C. Almon beams as he becomes a grandfather for the first time. His son Alexander II, born at home to daughter Mrs Truman Her, weighs 10 pounds and is described as thriving. The article notes the newborn may pursue politics once constitutional limits allow.
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David C. Almon
David Almon II
Alexander
Alto
Truman
Dave
The
Decaturs
Ecat
Truman H. Alexander
Submarine threats raise fears as unflagged ships resume warfare
Washington reports grave concern over renewed central power submarine attacks in the Mediterranean. Unclear nationality ships torpedo ships without warning, likely Austrian, risking American lives during ongoing Ancona talks. The U S will seek clear nationality marks for citizens in war zones.
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International News Service
Washington
Mediterranean
Ancona
United States
Vienna
Austria
Ville de la Clotat
Leigh
Peace Plan Offered to Ford Pacifists in Stockholm
Stockholm reports a new peace plan compiled by Madame Inez Carit et Lear is to be presented to Ford pacifists amid continued Ford party interest. Louis Lochner, secretary of the expedition, said the executive committee holds secret information that belligerents may be ready for peace, prompting applause.
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International News Service
Stockholm
Ford
Inez Carit Et Lear
Ford Party
Louis Lochner
Mr. Lochner
New Haven Directors Must Face a Trial
Federal Judge Hunt denied the motion to dismiss the indictments against the former New Haven railway directors. The conspiracy trial proceeds before him.
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New Haven
International News Service
New York
Hunt
New Haven Railway
Magic City 15 Vote Against More Bonds
The Magic City 15 vote to oppose issuing additional bonds. Birmingham and Jefferson return big majority ties against the measure.
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Magic City
Birmingham Votes Against Tax Amendment In Narrow Margin
Reports say the Birmingham tax amendment failed by a narrow 718 vote margin statewide, with Birmingham and Jefferson County repudiating the measure by large majorities. City boxes show 1799 against and 1081 for the amendment, though county returns were incomplete at noon awaiting official canvass.
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International News Service
Birmingham
Jefferson County
Endless shelling hits Westende as Allied fleet advances
Berlin reports Westende Belgium shelled again by allied forces. French attack near Hirsestein noted, details scarce. Soissons railway station bombarded to halt rail traffic. German war office accuses French of setting up a Red Cross hospital near Soissons to shield rail operations, hospital may have been struck.
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International News Service
Berlin
Westende
Belgium
German War Office
Hirsestein
Soissons
Red Cross Hopital
Conscription Crisis Haunts Asquith Christmas Session
London dispatch reports the Asquith ministry facing a two hour and fifteen minute cabinet meeting over the conscription problem. The struggle aimed to avert a crisis as the issue dominated discussions this Christmas period.
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International News Service
Londott
Asquith
Cotton Market Prices in Local Ledger
Corrected by Jones Cotton Co, 8 Middling 11 1-8 cents and Strict Middling 11 3-8 cents. Good Middling 11 5-8 cents. The column shows bid ranges and market notes for cotton quality grades in the regional market.
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Jones Cotton Co
Woodrow Wilson Celebrates 59th Birthday on Honeymoon
Hot Springs Virginia reports President Woodrow Wilson turning 59 on December 28. The honeymoon hotel is lavishly decorated and a full holiday was planned with state affairs paused. stenographer Swem was granted a day off.
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International News Service
Hot Springs
Wilson
Swem
Bread Wagon Collision Injures Twin City Partner
E W Strother proprietor of Twin City Bread Company suffered two head wounds and a sprained ankle after his bread wagon was struck from behind by Otto Moebes of Speake and Moebes on Fourth Avenue near the Frohoff residence. Strother was removed to his home for medical care and his condition was reported favorable.
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E. W. Strother
Twin City Bread Company
South Decatur
Fourth Avenue
Frohoff
Strother
Moebes
Gold Reserves at Reichsbank Rise Near 610 Million
Berlin reports the Reichsbank gold reserve at 610 million 325 thousand dollars up 890 thousand from last week. The currency in circulation has also increased reflecting broader monetary activity.
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Berlin
Reichsbank
Nine Teuton Submarines Sunk in Mediterranean
Paris reports nine German and Austrian submarines sunk or captured in the Mediterranean with officials likely to report higher figures later. The newspaper notes the totals may be surpassed when official reports are compiled.
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Teuton
Mediterranean
Paris
New York Weathered 95-Mile Gale Leaving Ship 24 Hours Late
The liner New York, en route from Liverpool to New York, battled a 95 mile gale that whipped 50 foot waves. The ship arrived 24 hours overdue amid fear among 218 passengers as the storm struck Sunday.
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International News Service
New York
Liverpool
German Sortie Attempts Stopped by French Fire
Paris dispatch reports German efforts to sortie from trenches in the Vosges blocked by French fire. French war office announced the stoppage today.
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International News Service
Paris
Vosges
Waroffice
Brave rescue at Mountaine Street fire saves nurse
Mr and Mrs Rose of 508 Moultain Street risked burn injuries to save Sophie Reid a Montgomery Alabama student nurse from a fire at their home. The nurse escaped with severe burns to her uniform. The Roses suffered burns to their hands while extinguishing flames.
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Cottage Home Infirmary
Rose Home
Res
Mrs. Rose
Mrs.Rose
King Victor Emmanuel Wounded on Firing Line
King Victor Emmanuel of Italy is wounded by an Austrian grenade and hospitalized, according to the Overseas News Agency citing a traveler arriving from Italy.
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Victor Emmanuel
International News Service
Berlin
Italy
Overseas News Agency
Allies Could Not Oppose In China War Risks
Washington reports that revolution spreading in China draws keen diplomatic interest. Observers say the revolt may influence world war dynamics and could prompt Japan to intervene more in China. If Japan acts, its near term plans with the allies in Europe may shift, affecting campaigns in the Balkans and Egypt.
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Japan
China
Ofco
New Decatur Post Office Cited for Twine Saving Efforts
A 1915 general order lauds New Decatur and St Louis post offices for conserving twine. Postmaster Claude McMillan trims waste by reusing string from incoming packages for outgoing ones, saving twine across the Twelfth Division and exceeding needs in Alabama.
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United States
Post Office Department
New Decatur
Daily Bulletin
General Order
St. Louis
Claude McMillan
McMillan
Washington
Fourth
P. M. Gen
Postal Ser
New
Alabama
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R. E. Leyendecker
MR. Moebes
Otto Moebes
Speake & Moebes
West Vine St
Jim Williams
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