Decaturs Considers Sunday Closing Law and New Gas Electric Franchises
Decatur City Council plans to vote on a Sunday closing ordinance promoted by Alderman Malone amid opposition from local druggists. The meeting also will hear proposals for a new gas and electric light franchise offering lower city rates and an eight year extension, with manufacturers offered tax exemptions and river-flood protections as Morgan County lures farmers and industries to invest in the area.
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Judge Ballentine to preside Jury Box Removal Case
Charges against James Nelson W R Teague and Clerk Wilhite, tied to removing names from the jury box without authority, go before the Madison Law and Equity Court next Monday. Impeachment already led to their removal. the case is on appeal to the State Supreme Court.
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Elbert Hubbard Pleads Guilty in Mail Morality Case
Elbert Hubbard pleaded guilty to one of six counts charged by a federal grand jury for sending immoral matter through the mails. He was fined 100 dollars and will have another sentence postponed as remaining actions await.
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Elbert Hubbard
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Delite Theatre Promotes Thanhouser Star of Bethlehem
A Decatur Daily feature showcases Delite Theatre advertising for Thanhouser production The Star of Bethlehem set to run Wednesday and Thursday. James Cruze and Flora Badie lead. half the gross goes to Koworts League. Production from New Rochelle with elaborate costuming. Ben Hur and Prince of India staff. Twin City Quartet to perform after the film with The Holy City and The Palms.
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Unique Hightower sisters of Prospect Tennessee
Prospect Tenn Jan 13 The Hightower family from Prospect boasts six sisters with ages ranging from 70 to 86 the youngest at 70 and the eldest at 86 highlighting unusual longevity in a single family.
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Southern inaugurates two new freight trains on Memphis line
Beginning this morning at 1 minute past midnight the Southern Railway added two freight trains on the Chattanooga to Memphis division. The west bound departs Huntsville at 7 40 a m and the east bound at 3 34 p m daily. The改 trains improve service with freight moving as promptly as express and a train in each direction about every two hours.
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Helen Gould 10 to Wed Mr Shepard on January 20
New York reports indicate that Helen Gould ten will marry Mr Shepard on January 20 with no official date set. The Duteless Talleyrand Alicia Gould and Anthony J. Drexel have sailed from London to attend the wedding.
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Law and Equity Court Convenes for January Docket
The Law and Equity Court opened this morning after a holiday recess to take up the January criminal docket. Ben Bishop faces assault and battery charges now under hearing. Monday brings two cases, Sam Bell charged with murder and William Nabors charged with wrecking an Illinois railroad freight car, both slated for trial. Nabors has been free on bond since the last indictment and recently sued railroad officials for a large sum.
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Advertising as Your Partner in Business Growth
A vendor urges business owners to engage in advertising and take active steps to attract customers. The piece argues advertising works when businesses participate, stressing mutual effort between advertiser and market to drive results.
Owl River flood conditions grow worse
Cincinnati reports freezing temperatures as Forecaster Devereaux predicts the Ohio River crest at 62 to 63 feet tomorrow. The river reached 61 feet this morning, the highest stage in years, forcing over 1 000 families from homes while Evansville warns of grain losses if the crest reaches 45 feet.
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Archbald Ousted By Senate 68 to 0
Judge Robert E. Archbald of the Commerce Court was found guilty by the Senate as a court of impeachment on article one for soliciting favors from Erie Railroad officers and Hillside Coal and Iron Company in a litigated case. Conviction on the first charge removed him from office.
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Proceedings to Vacate Judge Speake's Release Order
The Attorney General seeks a supreme court order to vacate Judge Speake's release of Bud Cummins from a five day jail term and a $50 fine for violating an injunction. The case tests prohibitions and is labeled the weakest among those fined. Papers were prepared and sent to Clerk Lignon for filing, with a decision likely in weeks.
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Stumpy Smith arraigned on murder charge in Decatur case
Stumpy Smith, a white man, charged with murdering the four year old daughter of his paramour, was arraigned this morning in the Law and Equity Court. His trial was set for January 21. Also, S T Owens, a white man, accused of attempting to rape his 14 year old daughter near Trinity, is set for January 22 in the same court.
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Hich
Decatur
Law and Equity Court
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Trinity
Selling Cigarettes to Minors In Alabama Cited
Text outlines penalties for selling cigarettes to minors under Alabama law. Any person who furnishes tobacco products to a minor faces a fine from 10 to 54 dollars and possible county jail time or hard labor. Justices of the peace and local officials share concurrent jurisdiction with the county court.
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Wae Tee
Alabama
Lumber Man Returns After Strange Absence
A lumber man returns home to discover his intimate friend has confessed to murdering him. The confession shocks the community as investigators piece together the timeline and motive.
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Lumber Man
Man Confesses Murder Sleeve Walker Freed In Louisiana
Nelson McManus disappeared last October and was declared murdered by Léland Walker after a 3 day interrogation. McManus reappeared at home and said he had been in northern cities for 40 days. Walker, jailed locally, admitted the killing but was released shortly after.
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Meeting of Confederate Pension Board January 21
A Confederate Pension Board meeting is scheduled for January 21 at Van’s office on New Decatur Day. Members listed include Long and others. The session is convened to address pension matters and related business.
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