Hearst Press Calls For Nationwide Liquor Ad Ban
Hearst newspapers push a Sunday barred liquor advertisement policy, arguing it would curb harmful ads and influence public morals. William Randolph Hearst urges campaigns for sumptuary laws to restrict alcohol and opiate advertising and ban their sale except by prescription.
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Hearst
Alabama
Russia
Bey Nagales
Atlanta
Hearstian
William Randolph
Solig
Willam Randolph Hearst
Unanimous nomination joke reappears in regional papers
In a playful editorial, Huntsville Daily Times joked that Congressman Almon would be nominated unanimously and that Callahan would withdraw. Decatur Daily clarifies the prank, noting Callahan plans to stay in the race and likely finish ahead of his opponent.
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Huntsville Daily Times
Almon
Callahan
Decaturs
Sarcnem
Huntsville Times
W. W. Callahan
Astor’s Title Gambit Across War Tides and Exile
A harsh portrait of William Waldorf Astor, an American who moved to England and leveraged wartime needs to pursue a British title. The piece accuses him of tainting American values by gambling for status, likening him to Benedict Arnold and condemning his defection as a betrayal of his homeland.
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William Waldorf Astor
George
Astor
America
Rome
Italy
New York
England
Willie
Europe
Benedict
Arnold
Hearst Calls for Campaign Against Drink and Drugs
William Randolph Hearst urges public health morals and righteousness to end liquor and drug evils. His Sunday American editorial condemns whiskey and drug advertising and backs abolition of liquor traffic. He welcomes Hearst into the ranks of papers promoting prohibition nationally.
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William Randolph Hearst
Hearst
Sunday American
Peckrat
Atlanta
Noted Editorial Quotation From Chicago Tribune
A brief editorial page snippet from the Chicago Tribune cites a patriotic quotation attributed to Stephen Decatur, reflecting on daily virtue and national pride. The fragment preserves the tone of the periodical and highlights a historical reference embedded in the page.
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The
Chicago. Tribune
Stephen Decatur
Abe Martin Says on a Ford and Detroit Misreadings
Local column humor notes Mrs Tilford Moots mistaking a car type as a Ford in a misheard Detroit phrase. The piece wryly contrasts marriage reforms debated by different men, hinting at social quirks and recurring attempts.
Tick eradication election ordered in Morgan County
Morgan County voters signed petitions calling for a tick eradication election. Probate Judge W. E. Skeggs announced the February 7, 1916 vote to decide whether Morgan County would pursue tick eradication under the State Live Stock Sanitary Board. A medical testimonial then describes Tanlac benefits from a Nashville woman, touting relief from digestive and rheumatic symptoms.
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Morgan County
W. E. Skeges
T. J. Russell
J. H. Crosbie
P. Pattillo
Said County
Wm. FE. Skeggs
Alabama
Morgan
State Live Stock Sanitary Board
Live Stock Sanitary Board
Decatur
Wm. E. Skeggs
Villa First platform housing burns down in city blaze
A boarding house destroyed by fire today as five million bed bugs pass through the area. Funeral processions form along the green after a day of sightings and headlines note Russian armies gaining ground despite occasional retreats. The Pullman company raised porters’ salaries signaling potential tip increases.
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Cinaindad Puquirer
State Bond Issue Gain Seen As Election Nears
State press views the January bond issue election as likely to pass by a handsome margin. Governors and editors defend the plan to pay 1.5 million of 2.2 million in debts incurred since 1907, noting funds funded schools, veterans, and state needs without burdening the future.
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Commonwealth
Henderson
Noted Snippet Reflects Court, Travel, and Satire
A Florida Times snippet recalls a judge encounter with a man who fired a pistol and received a ten dollar bill, and another case with ten days on the county road. The piece closes with light satire about Col. Housé traveling to Europe for climate and a quip about hot air.
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Col. Housé
Europe
U.S
Dusky Decatur Dice Artists Arrested Raid Yields City Revenue
Officers Bass and Riggsby raided a West Vine street craps game late Saturday night. Six dark rollers were arrested and arraigned before Mayor Nelson, each fined 8.60 dollars. The week saw 14 arrests bringing in about 95 dollars to the city treasury.
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City Treasury
Decatur
Bass
Riggsby
West Vine Street
Nelson
Aluminum men on strike clash with police at plant
In Niagara Falls New York January 10 two thousand Aluminum Company of America workers attacked Plant No 1. Police fired into the air and clubs were used as rioters retreated after several hundred officers intervened. Strikers demand thirty cents daily raise. management offers ten cents. Conference ongoing.
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International News Service
Niagara Falls
New York
Aluminum Company of America
Alderman Claims Hunter Killed Ninety Three Rabbits
Alderman Young recounts a tale of a hunter slaughtering ninety three rabbits on three acres driven to high ground by the Tennessee River rise. The report says the hunter used many shells to shoot rabbits on an island and then delivered the game to town.
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Alderman Young
Decatur Daily Foregoes Formalities Acknowledges Gift
The Decatur Daily Force acknowledges a courtesy arrived from T. A. Bowles, cashier of the Central National Bank, sending a bundle of fine cigars and the paper expresses appreciation for the gesture.
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Decaturs” Daily
T. A. Bowles
Central National Bank
Decaturs Daily Forcge
Alabamans Nominate District 8 Congressional Candidates 1916
Announcements show W. W. Callahan declaring candidacy for Congress in Alabama 8th District ahead of the May 9 1916 Democratic primary. EP Ward Almon is also named as a Democratic nomination candidate for the 65th Congress from the same district pending primary results.
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Congress
Eighth Congressional District
W. W. Callahan
EP Ward B. Almon
United States
Alabama
Circuit Judge D Kyle Announces Candidacy for Eighth Circuit
Circuit Judge Hon D Kyle authorizes announcement of his candidacy for Judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in the sub primary election dated May 9 1916. Two judges for this circuit to be nominated at this election.
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D. Kyle
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Judge J H Ballentine Nominates for Eighth District Court
Judge J H Ballentine is a candidate for judge of the circuit court in the eighth judicial district with a sub primary scheduled on May 9.
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J. H. Ballentine
Circuit Court
Eighth Judicial District
Morgan County Probate Judge Candidate Debuts in Democratic Primary
Probate Judge William E. Skeggs enters the race as a candidate for Morgan County Probate Judge in the Democratic primary. The announcement outlines his intent to seek the office amid party competition and voter interest in local judicial leadership.
Morgan County Probate Judge candidates announced
Lovie P. Troup is a candidate for Probate Judge of Morgan County in the sub primary. M. D. D. Wiggins of Hartselle is authorized as a candidate for Probate Judge of Morgan County subject to the Democratic primary.
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Lovice P. Troup
Morgan County
M. DD. Wiggins
Hartselle
Coleman Peck
W. D. Crutchfield
Frank J. Troup
Candidacies Declared for Primary by Hutson and Peck
A political notice states Melvin Hutson is authorized to announce his candidacy for the primary and Coleman Peck is likewise authorized to announce his candidacy. The message invites votes and influence in support of both figures.
Morgan County Circuit Court Clerk Re Election Bid
Circuit Court Clerk A.8 Blackwell announces candidacy for re election in Morgan County subject to Democratic primary. The announcement solicits votes and influence from voters.
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Morgan County
Blackwell
P Williams candidate for Morgan County Tax Collector
A public notice states P. W. Williams is authorized to announce his candidacy for Morgan County Tax Collector. The release notes he seeks the office and invites support from voters. It names Williams as the prospective nominee and signals the campaign filing intent.
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Decaturs Daily
Averp
Tennessee Valley Printing ~ Company, Inc
W. BR
W. W. Astor
Abe Martin
Sarah Lavery
Ohio St
Nashville
Tanlac
Decatur Drag Co
New Decatur
Preuit-Dillehay Drag Co
Adv
Virgil Belly
St St Ap
Villa
Orful
Zanesville Wignal
Pullman
Mullen
Grant Street
Florida Times
Dusky Decatur
ANT Men and Company
Ninty
Johnson Street
Curtis Wells
Albert Thornhill
Booker T. Washington
Frederick E. Drinker
R. L. Phillips Publishing Co
Florence
Ala
Anniston Ordinance Co
Anniston
Carbo
New Gordon Hotel
Gadsden
McCaskey
R. R. Banks
Wilder Flace
Tartfare
Morton Flats
L. W. Borton
New
Decaturs School of Journalism
Care
Decaturs al
William E. Skeggs
Melvin Hutson
Chas. C. Robertson
P. W
Pat) Williams
Afi
St. George
J.B. Murphree
L. C. Day
Argain Directory
Decatur Furniture
Maniton St
John L. Sherrill
Mgr
Taylors
Bank
Ideal Market
West Church Street
Bath
W. Moulter
Sherman
Maple Street
Maple St
Grant St. E
Fifth Avenue
Cain & Wolcott
Real Estate & Insurance
Rear of Morgan Co
Nat'l Bank
Central National
Gem Shoe Shop
Church St
Z. Carrell
Willie Mills
Speciacte J. &. Walker & Co
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