Local Man Good Campaigner Callsahan Plans Aggressive May Primary Drive
Mon W W Callahan announced his Democratic bid in the Highth Alabama district. He will campaign vigorously before the May 9 primary, touring every section, meeting voters, and speaking about two times daily. He may challenge Congressman Almon to a joint debate, though talk says Almon will stay in Washington and respond by correspondence.
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W. W. Callahan
Congress
Highth
Alabama
Paign
Callahan
Almon
Washington
Grand Jury Convenes Crowded County Courthouse
The county courthouse has drawn crowds for two weeks as citizens from the Decaturs and county visit. The grand jury, same members as September term, is in session and expected to finish by Thursday. Court circles note the ongoing tax collections by Collector C. Robertson.
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Decaturs
C. ©. Robertson
Robbers Seize Payroll at St Luke Hospital
In Chicago on January 4 two men robbed the St Luke hospital offices seizing a tin box with $3,000 on pay day. They forced thirty nurses and staff to raise their hands before fleeing in an automobile with the payroll.
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Chicago
St. Luke Hospital
Mary Tobin
Davies Takes Over Former Simpson Store
E. L. Simpson's grocery firm was sold and renamed Davis Grocery Company. Mr. Davis said he would continue the same business line and provide the best service, offering an up-to-date line of staple and fancy groceries.
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Davies
Simpson
E. L. Simpson
Davis Grocery Company
Davis
Another operation on Huerta
An operation has been performed on Gen. Huerta, former provisional president of Mexico, with a third operation expected today or tomorrow. His condition remains very serious as reports from El Paso describe the situation.
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Ternational
el Paso
Huerta
Mexico
War Cloud Over Washington Shapes Submarine Policy
Washington reports the European war cloud weighs on national affairs as President Wilson plans conferences with advisers. Tumulty says the administration will act on the submarine controversy once full facts are gathered, with a centralizing move toward an ultimatum to the central powers and heightened anxiety over Austrians' actions.
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Washington
Inter
Joseph Tumulty
Wilson
Tumu
White House
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Foreign Office
Ancona
Motor Truck Installed by Hitt Lumber Co
A Reo motor truck, first of several to be purchased by Hitt Lumber Company, was stalled today for use between mills and for trips in this area and Chattanooga. The new vehicle marks expansion of the company’s fleet and local service improvements.
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Reo
Hitt Lumber Company
Chattanooga
Allies Plan Dig Military Change Victory Certain
Paris reports vast reforms sweeping the allied military establishment to ready for a spring campaign. Radical changes are under way as Entente powers unite aims to crush Germany in 1916. A Paris war council outlined needed reforms and unity of purpose.
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WAR Council
Paris
Germany
Engand
France
Russia
Italy
Greek steamer Thessalonika requests aid at sea
Wireless dispatches from coast stations report the Greek steamer Thessalonika asking for help after a 3 AM call. The Stockholm picked up the signal and headed to assist. The Thessalonika had been towed by the Paris yesterday but the tow line parted.
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International News Service
New York
Stockholm
Thessalonika
Paris
Florette and Six Mile Host Winter Reading Courses
The Florette and Six Mile communities in Morgan County offer winter reading courses followed by a short school session and joint discussions on read material. County Farm Demonstrator J FP High leads the program and directs the activities.
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Florette
Six Mile
Morgan County
County Farm
Kansas Congressman Dreams of World Federation
Washington report notes a resolution proposed in the house by Representative Campbell of Kansas. Campbell said international war is anarchy and urged formation of a world organization to enforce international law and protect national rights.
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Kansas
United States of World’s Federation
Washington
United States
House
Gam
Bell
Campbell
Kaiser's Illness Attributed To Blood Poisoning
London dispatch reports the Kaiser’s illness is due to blood poisoning with the specific cause withheld. He has undergone two operations and shows no improvement. complications are feared and rest is deemed essential. The Crown Prince may receive the imperial signature if his condition does not improve. travel plans to Sofia and Istanbul on Jan 15 are shelved.
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Kaiser
International
London
The
Daily News
Sofia
Tinople
Huerta III, 19 Released by U S Under Knife
Gen Huerta undergone a third operation at his home on West Boulevard in El Paso. Doctors report his condition very serious but hold a slight hope of recovery after removing a large amount of tissue from his side.
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International News Service
el Paso
Gen. Huerta
West Boulevard
Huerta Released On Own Recognizance
Gen Huerta near death at El Paso has been released from U S government custody on his own recognizance according to a department of justice message. His condition and the warrant status were explained in the notice.
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Washington
Huerta
el Paso
U. S
Department of Justice
Derby reports British recruits and conscription plan
Lord Derby released figures on Britons volunteering for his recruitment scheme. Of 651,160 single men, 184,979 were attested, while 1,423,104 were available for service and 761,875 unfit for field service. The cabinet approved a modified conscription plan with starred unfit men to be used as munition workers or in other fields.
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International News Service
London
Lord Derby
Derby
Sister Ship Geelong Sunk After Collision
London reports the Peninsular and Oriental liner Geelong, sister ship of the Persia, was sunk last night in a collision with another British steamer. Early accounts blamed a submarine, but officials clarified the cause ten hours later.
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Persia
Geelong
Oriental
Funeral Services for Dan Speake Held Wednesday
Funeral services for Dan Speake age 26 son of the late Judge D W Speake were set for Wednesday at 10 AM from Mrs Caroline Speake’s residence 717 Fepry ee The Rev William N Shell of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate and burial will follow at City Cemetery Survived by his mother three sisters Misses Carolee Bessie and Margaret Speake of the Decaturs and two brothers Neal Speake court reporter for the eighth circuit and Lewis Speake electrical engineer of Charlotte NC The Decaturs and state mourn his passing.
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William N. Shell
First Presbyterian Church
Ceme
Mr. Speake
Carolee
Bessie
Margaret
Decaturs
Neal
Lewis Speake
Charlotte
N. C
Consul McNeeley Missing After Persia Sinking
Washington reports Consul General Skinner says Robt N McNeeley American consul to Aden Egypt did not appear on British admiralty survivors list. Chas Grant aboard the Persia said saved. Koeblingier Malta reports survivors reached. Persia torpedoed without warning. Seven Indian crew members rescued clinging to wreckage.
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International News Service
Washington
Skinner
London
State Department
Robt. N. McNeeley
Aden
Egypt
Chas. Grant
Koeblingier
Malta
Department
Persia
Hotel Fire Claims Life in Waterbury Estimated Loss
Waterbury Conn Jan 4 Chas M Decker of South Norwalk was killed and six others injured as the Connecticut Hotel burned early today. Fire was under control by 8 o clock with losses estimated at 150000 dollars.
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Waterbury, Conn
Chas, M Decker
South Norwalk
Conn
Connecticut
Government recruitment notice under Lord Derby scheme
London January 4 a government proclamation was issued authorizing the sixth seventh eighth and ninth groups of recruits enrolled under Lord Derby s recruiting plan to report for service on February 18 under lines of duty and dispatch.
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International News Service
London
Lord Derby
Refugees Claim Massacre of Men by Villistas in Sonora
Refugees from Sonora report all male residents of San Pedro De La Cueva were killed by Villa soldiers before retreat to Chihuahua. They say George Sanders, a missing American engineer, was found and buried in the woods.
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International News Service
Douglas
Ariz
Sonora
Mexico
Villa
San Pedro de la Cueva
Chihauhau
George Sanders
America
Cotton market report shows middling prices adjusted
Market bulletin notes Jones Cotton Co corrects middling rates to 3 percent for 14.1 to 4 cents and 3 percent strict middling at 11 1 2 cents, with good middling at 11 3 4 cents. Clear typographical errors are present in the original text.
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Jones Cotton Co
Hee
Uae
Hartselle Retains Commission Form After Vote
The city of Hartselle kept its commission form with a 244 to 124 verdict. Dissatisfied voters failed to secure the 25 percent petition for recall and then circulated a petition against the entire commission system. The election follows a local quarrel in which the commission won a clear victory.
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Hartselle
Commission
Commissions
Real Home Coming For Mrs Wilson Bossing White House
The President and Mrs Wilson returned to Washington after their honeymoon and hurried to the White House. The voyage from Hot Springs was uneventful and Mrs Wilson, now mistress of the White House, found many of her belongings and favored furnishings already moved in.
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Mrs. Wilson
White House
International News Service
Washington
Jan
Wilson
Hot Springs
Splendid Laymen and Preachers Conference Planned at Central Church
A multi day event at Central Methodist Church in Decatur will host leaders from the Southern Methodist Episcopal Church. Key sessions include connections on church roles, pastoral planning, revival strategies, and district stewardship with speakers from Tennessee and local pastors. Public invited.
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Central Methodist Church
Southern Methodist Episcopal Church
New Decatur
Greeks Excited by Entente Attitude on Consuls
Berlin wires report that Greek public opinion is thrilled by the Entente stance regarding the release of Turkish Austrian and German consuls detained after the allied blockade of Mitiyle. The Greek government had urged their freedom and the Entente powers appear reluctant to comply.
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Berlin
Ion
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