Almon Announces Re election Candidacy in Alabama District
Congressman Edward B Almon declared his bid for re election from Alabama eighth district as Democrats seek continuity with Jeffersonian precedent. He cited past district leaders General Joe Wheeler and Judge William Richardson and noted his one year in office plus proposed federal projects including Musele Shoals development grant discussions. He has not released detailed campaign plans and recently conducted an agricultural district tour.
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Edward B. Almon
Congress
Alabama
Almon
Decaturs Daily
Jeffersons
Joe Wheeler
William Richardson
Alan
W. W. Calla
Musele Shoals
House
Alabama Democratic Party Sets May Primary for State Officials
The Alabama state Democratic Executive Committee met for forty minutes and set a general primary for May 9 to nominate all state officials for the November election. The plan covers three supreme court judges, three court of appeals members, ten congressmen, other state posts, national convention delegates, presidential electors, and county offices. President Woodrow Wilson was endorsed and the Alabama delegation urged to back his renomination. The primary resolution, offered by Frank W. Lull and Virgil Boulding, passed without dissent.
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Birmingham
Ala
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Supreme Court
Court of Ap
Jacaibi
Woodrow Wilson
Alabama
Frank W. Lull
Wetumpka
Virgil Boulding
Scottsboro
Kaiser William to Undergo Serious Operation
Reports from Geneva indicate travelers say Emperor William is seriously ill and Berlin specialists reportedly disagreed on the illness. they finally agreed that a severe operation was needed.
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International
Geneva
Germany
William
Berlin
Kaiser
Persia Liner Sent Bottom After Guns Admission
Officially, the Persia liner admitted carrying guns, a claim tied to the Lusitania case. The Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Co announced the finding, potentially easing friction between the United States and the German powers.
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London
Peninsular and Oriential Steamship Company
Mner Persia
United States
Submarine Event Report From Persian Theater
A fragment mentions Austrian submarines and a Persian theater context with uncertain names. The readable bits imply naval activity and a surprise action involving submarines.
Austrian envoy pledges settlement over Persia sinking
Baron Urich Zwiedinek of the Austrian embassy met Secretary Lansing to say if an Austrian submarine sank the Persia and the attack was unwarranted Vienna will arrange a satisfactory settlement with the United States.
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International News Service
Washington
Baron Urich Zwiedinek
Lansing
Persia
United States
Explosion sinks liner Per sia lifeboats destroyed at sea
Survivors say a torpedo struck the P. and O. liner Persia off Alexandria on Jan 3. Many lifeboats were destroyed in the blast that followed the impact. Passengers were surprised. even the lookout did not spot the submarine before the attack.
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International News Service
Alexandria
Egypt
Persia
British liner Glengyle sunk in Mediterranean
The British liner Glengyle bound from Yokohama to Genoa was sunk in the Mediterranean with heavy loss of life likely. About 100 survivors were rescued, and several Americans were reported among the passengers. Malta received many rescued crew and passengers as details emerged.
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London
Yokohama
Genoa
Mediterranean
Two U Boats Reported Sunk in Black Sea
Amsterdam reports two German submarines sunk off Varna Bulgaria in the Black Sea but no official confirmation has been received.
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International News Service
Amsterdam
Black Sea
Bulgariat
Varna
Landslide Delays Northbound Train Near Blount Springs
Louisville and Nashville train number two faced a two hour delay after a landslide on the new double track between Decatur and Birmingham near Blount Springs. Slow orders by the engineer are believed to have saved lives as the crew cleared debris and resumed travel. The incident followed heavy rain in the area with minimal damage.
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Louisville & Nashville
Blount Springs
Decatur
Birmingham
Explosion on Steamer Aztec Sparks German Sabotage Claims
In Brooklyn a mysterious blast on the Norwegian steamer Aztec at a South Brooklyn drydock reportedly killed between fifteen and twenty. Detectives aboard the ship, guarding the vessel after docking, suspect German secret agents as the cause. several officers and engineers remain missing.
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Brooklyn Drydocks
Brooklyn
N.Y
South Rookie
France
Callahan Enters Race for Congress from Eighth Alabama
North Alabama lawyer W. W. Callahan formally announced his candidacy for Congress in the Eighth Alabama district opposing incumbent E. B. Almon from Tuscaloosa. The two political veterans previously faced off in a 1900 run-off, with Callahan's side claiming a narrow margin that could have swung with more time.
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Feady ‘el Megatins Callanen
Congress
Alabama
Callahan
E. B. Almon
Tuscumbia
Wm. E. Skegges
North Alabama
Almon
Richardson
Mr. Almon
C. £. Watt
J. J. Ballentine
Huntsville
British and Japanese Steamers Sunk in Mediterranean and by Submarine
London reports the Japanese steamer Kenaoku Maru of 2109 tons, en route Manila to Baltimore, sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean. crew saved. Also announced the British steamship St Oswald of 3810 tons, used in government service, sunk by a submarine.
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International News Service
London
Manila
Baltimore
St. Oswald
Ford Peace Party Granted Travel Through Germany
Members of the Ford peace expedition learned Germany allowed their progress to Holland. They will travel by a special non stopping train across German territory, a development greeted with rejoicing in Copenhagen.
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Ford
International News Service
Copenhagen
Jan
Germany
Holland
Local Candidates Draw Support in May Primary
Nettie Jones of the Decaturs headlines as the mother of three—Mrs. Russell Green Travis Callahan and Frank Callahan. Will Carry Morgan is the local candidate with Callahan expected to win the county by a large margin. Friends predict strong showings in other district counties as well. Bin Mahan, described as an able fearless speaker and campaigner, is viewed as well equipped for high office and could attract national attention in Congress if elected.
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Morgan
Callahan
bin” Mahan
Congress
Wilson Returns for Cabinet Meet Over Submarine Crisis
President Wilson hurries home from his honeymoon aboard a special train for a cabinet meeting to discuss renewed submarine activity in the Mediterranean and North Sea. Secretary Lansing and Secretary Tumulty report a serious situation and await the president’s arrival for a possible special cabinet session and Senate Foreign Relations Committee talks.
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International News Service
Washington
United States
Wilson
Lansing
Mediterranean
North Sea
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Tumulty
Hot Springs
Wilson Hurrying Home From Hot Springs
President Wilson plans an immediate return to Washington after a morning call with Secretary Lansing. He will depart tonight and arrive in the capital tomorrow, believing his presence is needed at the White House due to the nation's foreign relations.
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Hot Springs
Lansing
Wilson
Washington
White Horse
Cotton Market Prices and Quotations
Corrected by Jones Cotton Co. Middling 11 1-4 cents Strict Middling 11 1-2 cents Good Middling 11 3-4 cents 23.38. 33-93. 85 32-08 88 1E AE ite.
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Jones Cotton Co
Dan W Speake Dies at 26 In Tuberculosis Struggle
Dan W Speake aged 26 died at his mother Mrs Caroline Speake's home on Ferry street after a four and a half year TB battle. He fell seriously ill on a Louisville and Nashville train returning from Montgomery and died at 7 o clock. Survived by his mother three sisters and two brothers, with funeral set for Wednesday at 10 in the residence, Rev W N Shell officiating and City Cemetery interment. Judge D W Speake, his father, died Jan 3 1915. Dan was nephew of County Engineer W A McCalla. Speake had spent years in the west seeking health and studied at Decatur.
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Caroline Speake
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Neal Speak
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Charlotte
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Ci Ry
North
Ababal
North Caolina
Dan
Decat
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