Judgment Set Aside New Trial Granted In Auto Injury Case
Judge Speake of the Circuit Court ordered a new trial for Geo. D. Williamson after a $1,002 verdict in favor of Miss Reba Powers was set aside. The ruling follows a precedent from the Alabama supreme court limiting liability of car owners for a minor son’s loaned vehicle. The incident arose from an auto ride with Mr. Nichison’s son’s group. the original trial had a mistrial and a second verdict of $1,062. The case goes to the April circuit term.
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Geo. D. Williamson
Reba Powers
Williamson
Speake
Circuit Court
Wil-iamson
Alabama Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Miss Powers
Jichison
Miss Bowers
Young Davis Arrested for Burglary in Circus Case
Henry Davis, 17, was arrested by police this morning on burglary charges. He allegedly stole a watch, razor, pocket knife and dress coat from Mr Grizzard during Christmas. Davis is to be sent to the county jail awaiting grand jury action. he reportedly joined Sty Bros' Circus before the arrest.
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Henry Davis
Drew Y
Grizzard
Davis
Davig
Decaturs
Sty Bros.’ Circus
Obituary: Clay Phillips Dies in Athens During Holidays
Clay Phillips died yesterday in Athens after a brief illness of pneumonia while visiting his hometown. He worked with Brock & Spight Co. and Scruggs & Eobols in prior years and was deeply respected. He was the son of the late Capt. D. T. Phillips and leaves a wife and his mother, Mrs. Ophelia Phillips, and sister Mrs. Theo Copeland of St. Buria. The funeral was held today at 3 o'clock in Athens.
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Clay Phillips
Athens
Phillips
Brock & Spight Co
Scruggs & Eobols Fn
Mr. Phillips
D. T. Phillips
Ophelia Phillips
Theo Copeland
St. Buria
Pleadings Settled in Law and Equity Court Docket Update
Pleadings in a number of cases were settled in the Law and Equity Court. During the rest of the week pleas will be settled by the court and the criminal docket for the January term will be called on Monday.
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Law and Equlty Court
Dillehay and Gover Buy Sherman Street Lots
Commercial Savings Bank and Trust Company announces the sale closure of a Sherman Street property to Dillehay and Gover as part of a real estate transaction managed by J. B. Me on behalf of the bank. The document notes the area’s desirability and the involvement of local parties in the transfer.
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Dillehay and
Gover
Sherman Street
J. B. Me 14
Commercial Savingg Bank and Trégt Company
Messey and Governesenter
Conaid
New Method Of Communion Shown By Methodist Pastor
Rev. K N Matthews of the First Methodist preached on the Lord s Supper and introduced a grouped service with stewards officers Sunday school teachers Epworth League mothers and visitors receiving communion from individual cups The sermon emphasized Christ s sacrifice and the covenant of redemption and urged repentance faith and sincere desire to obey God for pardon and salvation Continued on Page Four.
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K. N. Matthews
First Methodist Church
Epworth League
Matthews
Egypt
Calvary
Christ
God
Jesus Christ
Gompers Defends Labor After Dynamite Trial
In a first response on January 6 United Press reports Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor denouncing the dynamite conspirators and the forces opposing organized labor He vows to fight for workers who do the world s work despite threats and charges and a perceived bias in Judge Anderson s trial remarks.
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Samuel Gompers
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Anderson
Rebels Detain Ambassador Wilson and Arrest Mexican Leaders
In Mexico City January 64 charges against Dr Francisco Vazquez for planning rebellion. Vazquez and other prominent Mexicans were arrested and jailed with more expected. Rebels continue robbing trains and menacing passengers, prompting anticipated U S action this week. Ambassador Wilson was reportedly detained by rebels while traveling to Mexico City.
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Mexico City
Mex
Francisco Vazquez
United States
Wilson
Tennessee Legislature Convenes in Doubtful Senate Race
Nashville January 6 The Tennessee general assembly convened at noon in a tightly divided House and Senate with Democrats and Republicans nearly even. The opening session promised a hard fight for the U S Senate seat and party leaders have geared up for a first show of strength.
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Nashville
Tennessee General Assembly
Sherman
United States Senate
Three Americans Held for Ransom in Mexico
Ft. Worth reports Robert McCart seeks release of his 30 year old son and another from the same city captured by a Mexican rebel band. they are held in a Durango fort. Rebels seized $15,000 from the Indian Gold Mining Co. camp as 200 men attacked. The kidnapper has wired the U.S. government requesting action.
Revision of Tariff Begins in Congress Today
Washington January 6 The House Ways and Means Committee opened the tariff revision pulling up the Payne Aldrich bill. Chemicals paints and oils lead the first section as manufacturers and merchants crowd the room to be heard. The Underwood plan vetoed by Taft is expected to influence the debate.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Underwood
Taft
Supreme Court declares corners in commodities illegal
Washington January 6 the Supreme Court ruled that corners in commodities on the market are illegal. The decision states J A Patten who cornered the cotton market in the fall of 1910 will be tried in New York in the United States Court.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
J. A. Patten
New York
United States
Militant suffragettes invade Home Secretary McKenna's offices
Scotland Yard guards cabinet members as suffragettes invade the Home Secretary office in London. Police reserves eject the group after ransacking books and forcing some women into the street. The incident follows broader suffrage agitation and threats against cabinet members.
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Home Secretary
McKenna
Scotland Yard
Zigomar and Carter Hit Star Theatre for Two Nights
The four reel adventure Zigomar versus Nick Carter plays today and tomorrow at Star Theatre in Decatur. A lobby concert by Miss Inez Hart with silver chime bells precedes the film each night, with special music by Professor Russell Van Dyke and Wheatley Davis.
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Zigomar
Nick Carter
Star Theatre
Inez Hart
Russell van Dyke
Wheatley Davis
Fire crews praised for swift action at Decatur factory
The Holland Blow Stave Co. applauds the Decatur fire companies for their prompt and effective service during a factory fire on Saturday. The note credits intelligent and hard work for preventing a much more disastrous blaze.
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Holland-Blow Stave Co
Decaturs
Young Boy Accidentally Shoots Self in Leg
Robert Dews of Fourth avenue south accidentally shot his leg late Saturday afternoon. Dr Murray attended and extracted the bullet. The youth will be confined to bed for several days.
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Robert Dews
Fourth Avenue
South
Murray
Heiskle Named to Succeed Jeff Davis in Arkansas
Little Rock January 6 A N Heiskie editor of the Little Rock Gazette was appointed to succeed the late Senator Jeff Davis. Heiskie born Memphis Tennessee 41 years old.
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A. N. Heiskle
Jeff Davis
Little Rock
A. N.heiskie
The
Little Rock Gazette
Heiskie
Memphis
Tenn
Cotton Market Report: Middling and Market Steady
Middling 121-2. Strict middling 125-8. Good middling 123-4. Market steady across the board with no change in prices.
Distribution of Stock Refused by Supreme Court
Washington reports the United States Supreme Court refused permission to distribute Southern Pacific stock among Union Pacific stockholders. The action was pending as of January 6.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Supreme Court
Foreman of dynamite jury leaves for Florida
Health broken by worry over threatening letters and long days in the jury room. Frank, foreman of the dynamite jury, departed New Castle for Florida today due to the strain of service.
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New Castle
Ind
Frank Foreman
Florida
Preliminary hearing for Jim Bray on murder charge
The preliminary hearing for Jim Bray, charged with killing his brother in law McCarlen Wilson near Catur about ten days ago, is held this afternoon at the courthouse before Justice of the Peace Butler.
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Jim Ray
McCarlen Wilson
Catur
Court House
Butler
Busy Morning at Buttrey’s Ladies Suits Sale
A rush hit Buttrey’s this morning as three ladies sought suits and coats advertised for today’s sale. Despite bad weather, shoppers hurried to Buttrey’s and secured bargains, with sales staff stretched to handle the influx. more items remain at special prices.
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Buttrey’s
Buttrey'’s
Bond drive grows for 32 iron workers in Leavenworth
Indianapolis reports an immediate step to secure bail for 32 members of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers held at Ft. Leavenworth Kam. Acting secretary treasurer J B McClory left for Leavenworth with blank bond applications, saying he would have prisoners sign them. Authorities expect sufficient funds or securities to post bonds within the week. Wives of two convicted men remain in town awaiting husbands arrival, joining a small group who stayed through the trial.
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Indianapolis
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Ft. Leavenworth
Kam
J. B. McClory
McClory
Herbert
Hockin
United States
Charles W. Miller
Anderson
Philip A.cooley
Frank J. Higgins
Examination Held for Postmastership at Falkville
An examination was held Saturday at New Decatur High School by the local civil service board to fill the postmaster position at Falkville. Only four applicants took the exam.
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New Decatur High School
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Falkville
Miss Anglin and Company Arrive in City Tonight
Miss Margaret Anglin and her company of artists arrive this morning by the Southern from Memphis and will be seen at the Oninic Theatre tonight in Green ings a comedy of laugh producing merit. Critics hail Miss Anglin as achieving the greatest success of her life with the present play.
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Margaret Anglin
Memphis
Onic Theatre
Greenings
Mathag
Anglin
Lfe
Stockholders Meet Decatur Cornice and Rating Go
Annual stockholders meeting held Friday night reports year of business as 1912, with no changes in the leadership and an outlook for 1913.
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Decatur Cornice
Sidedoor Pullman Passengers Miss Connections
Two knight errants drifted through the land of sunshine and flowers seeking passage. They were misled by a backdoor route and failed to connect with a proper pullman, stumbling into a confusing detour.
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Rarmanto
Sidedoor Pullmand
Wolcott
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Henry Days
First Methodist
United Press
Revolution 9
Francisco Vasquez
Tennessee
Robt
McCart
Ft. Worth
Robert McCart
Amer
Ica
Bans
Durango
Mexico
Younig McCart
Congress
United Freas
Uffragettes
Wen
London
Nap
Tigomar
Mick Carter
Self
Jim Bray
Buttrey
Dynamiters
Tron Workers Union
MISS
the Masonic Tonight
Stockholders Meeting
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