Freight rate inquiry debated by lawmakers in Washington
A conference in Washington discussed prompting Congress to investigate the Interstate Commerce Commission action that allowed railroads to raise freight rates. Participants included Congressman George Huddleston of Birmingham Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia and W A Smith of Atlanta. Heaters at Lide's, Phione 110.
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Washington
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
George Huddleston
Birmingham
Hoke Smith
Georgia
W. A. Smith
Atlanta
Big fire devastates Holly Springs Mississippi district
The blaze in Holly Springs Mississippi destroyed 4500 bales of cotton and the Grenada Cotton Company's compress along with four business houses and several small residences. Estimated loss was $400,000. Nearby heaters at Lide's were reported.
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Holly Springs
Miss
Grenada
Burglars Break Into Armouries Place Stole Goods
Burglars in two separate raids landed a large amount of money and meat from Armourios Place, with goods valued at about 200 dollars taken in the two incidents.
Robbery at Armour and Namie stores on West Vine street
Unknown robbers broke in last night at Armour and Co meat house and Namie store on West Vine street. They carried away about 200 dollars worth of bacon and other meats, then escaped through the back door. Footprints in sawdust, including a small shoe, were the only clues. Two Black burglars later emptied Namie’s safe of 53 dollars while George Namie assisted customers.
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Armour and Co
West Vine Street
M. Namie
Vine Street
George
Woman Fined Eight Dollars in Lavaliere Theft Case
Emily Thomas, a Black woman, was found guilty of larceny in taking a $25 lavaliere from Mrs. W. E. Steed. A compromise verdict imposed an $8 fine after jurors debated higher sums. Attorney Hal Long said an appeal is planned. The item passed through several hands before sale.
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Emily Thomas
W. E. Steed
Hal Long
Lavalliere
Womian
Ohio River Floods as Temperatures Plunge to Zero
The Ohio River is flooding the valley at flood stage while temperatures drop to zero. Widespread suffering is reported as the river rises and freezes, affecting communities along the river banks.
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International News Service
Louisville, Ky
Ohio River
Duty and Courage Against Detraction
A moral verse urges steadfast pursuit of duty despite neighbors' doubt or ridicule. It asserts God placed diverse gifts and beauty in all, and true manhood lies in acting despite fear, favors, or public criticism. The speaker calls for unwavering resolve when duty calls.
Woman's Music Study Club Hosts Pleasant Afternoon
Mrs. Charles L. Odom presided as host of the Woman's Music Study Club with a rich program including a piano trio by Graves Odom and Clarkson and selections by Miss Clark son Dvorak Humoresque. Mrs. Murray presented a paper on Ireland a Nation of Musicians concluding a delightful hour.
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Charles L. Odom
C. L. Odom
Herman Troup
Kitty Bibb
Progam
Mea- James Graves
Odom
Miss Clarkson
Spielberger
Marsche Molandaer
Lemberg
Parole Granted to Limestone County Deputy Carl Wilson
Limestone County deputy sheriff Carl Wilson who was convicted of assault with intent to murder and imprisoned for five years was granted a parole by Governor Henderson on the state board of pardons recommendation. He had been charged with firing into a crowd during an arrest attempt but friends argued he acted in self defense.
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Carl Wilson
Limestone County
Henderson
State Board of Pardons
Wilson
Board of Pardons
Club Calendar Thursday to Saturday Listings
Club calendar notes embroidery and needle clubs with Mrs J E B Collier Mrs W J Todd Auctionridge Club Mrs Arthur Jones Silk Stocking Club Mrs Jowel Crawford plus Embroidery and Needle Club meetings across days.
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Dp. C
J. EB. Collier
Embroidery Club
W. J. Todd Auctionridge Club
Arthur Jones
L'Real Cartwright
Silk Stocking Club
Mis
Jowel Crawford
Price Returns Home After Visit to Relatives
T Price has returned to life lone in Decatur after a visit to relatives in the city. Hunterville Times, Solicitor David C Almon of Decatur was in the Tri Cities today on business and was the guest of his brother Judge Chas S Almon.
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T. Price
Decatur
Hunterville Times
David C. Almon
Tri-Cities
Chas. S’. Almon
Tri- Cities
Queen Sophia Called to Berlin Amid Kaiser's Illness
From Rome dated January 15 report that Queen Sophia of Greece has been summoned to Berlin due to the Kaiser’s serious illness. The movement follows reports from Mhens detailing the royal family’s concern over the German ruler’s condition.
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International News Service
Rome
Mhens
Sophia
Greece
Berlin
Kaiser
Americans Die in Mexico as Policy Pressure Grows
The report confirms another American, Thomas Johnson, killed near Santa Ysabe. Troops guard at Juarez station as an American flag is saluted. Washington sees rising demand for a change in policy after the Villista massacre of American mining officials.
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Chihauhau City
el Paris
Jau ‘Ez
Anzist
Thomas Johnson
Santa Ysabe
Leteber
Chihauliau City
Washington
White House
Wilson Opposes Armed Intervention in Mexico
President Wilson stated he opposes any armed intervention in Mexico after Senator Morris Shephard of Texas sent a telegram from C. Young of El Paso urging U S intervention. The remarks were delivered in Washington on January 15.
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International News Service
Washington
Wilwa
Mexico
Morris. Shepherd
Texas
C. Young
el Paso
United States
Carranza Will Act Quickly on Murderers, Says Arrendondo
Eliseo Arrendondo, Carranza’s ambassador to the United States, assured Secretary Lansing that the de facto government will pursue the killers of the seventeen Americans slain. The Arrendondo message text had not yet been released.
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Washington
Eliseo
United States
Carranza
Lansing
Local Weather Records Break With Sharp Temperature Drop
A severe temperature plunge from 74 to 26 degrees broke local records. Forecaster Mrs. Art Irons cautions the low may hold for several days as river levels fluctuate, and recent rainfall could affect tonight's outlook.
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Art
Morgan Republicans Consider Full County Ticket
Morgan county Republicans convene at Hiartseile for a Friday meeting called by county chairman A. G tlethany to decide on issuing a full county ticket. The session starts at 10 oclock in Marteelli City with possible discussion of other matters.
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Morgan
Morgan County
Riday
Hiartseile
A. G.tlethany
Marteelli City
Wether
Habeas Corpus Plea Upheld in County Road Indictment
Probate Judge Wm J Skeggs weighed a habeas corpus petition filed yesterday for B Brown who was sentenced to the county road for violating prohibition laws. Attorneys Oscar Chenault and Chas Price argued the case after Brown’s conviction and sentence. Judge Skeggs had not yet ruled early this morning as Brown remained under county road supervision.
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North
Alabama
Wm. J. Skeggs
B. Brown
Law and Equity Court
Skeggs
Oscar Chenault
Chas. Price
Brown
Birmingham Apartments Bought by Local Men
T. M. and J. T. Jones local real estate investors have purchased the Hanover Court apartments in Birmingham for 5100,000. The property on Highland Avenue and Cleveland Street was bought for investment purposes, with advices received today indicating the deal.
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T. M
J. T. Jones
Hanover Court
Birmingham
Highland Avenue
Cleveland Street
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