New Decatur Considers Light Franchise and Rates
The New Decatur City Council reexamined a proposed electric light franchise with H L Rand claiming lower city rates under the new agreement. EB Payne urged a careful study of power rates, noting water power could soon supply electricity and urging rate protections. The council postponed final action on the franchise while considering paving bids and other city business.
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New Decatur City
H. L. Rand
Decaturs
Anniston
EB. C. Payne
Rand
Water Power
Decatur
Payne
New Decatur
Rockwall
BE. C. Payne
The
Woo Society
Bettean
Hardage
New explosive powerite touted to revolutionize warfare
London based report says powerite, a secret Sydney N S W invention, outperforms cordite with 30 grain charges showing deeper penetration and greater force while reducing recoil and smoke. Tests claim three pounds equals ten pounds of dynamite and powerite remains stable in heat cold moisture. Exclusive British government use offers may be accepted.
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London
Sydney
Testig
Taylor Bay
Cirage
Russian prison inspector dismissed amid mine partnership charges
St Petersburg January 14 Councillor of State A 8 Zayteeff inspector of prisons was sentenced to dismissal after trial. He allegedly allowed a convicted murderer Alexis Voltchinko full liberty and partnered with him in mining operations. Voltchinko allegedly lived in a mansion with a mistress and convicts worked the mines under his control. The prison superintendent at the mines reportedly received salaries from Voltchinko rather than from official superiors.
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St. Petersburg
Zayteeff
Alexis Voltchinko
Voltchinko
Governor Wilson Denounces New Jersey Laws as Mothers of Trusts
In Trenton on January 14, Governor Woodrow Wilson delivered a closing address to the legislature denouncing state laws that he says render New Jersey the mother of trusts. He urged progressive, democratic reforms while noting the Senate and House Democratic majorities. State Senator James F. Fielder was elected president of the Senate and will assume governorship on March 4. Congressman William Hughes is slated for the U.S. Senate.
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Wilson
New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Senate
House
William Hughes
United States Senate
Jas. F. Fielder
U. S. Advances in Aviation Lagging Says General
Brigadier General James Allen states the United States trails in aviation progress. He warns the country is behind and slow gains are noted as efforts continue.
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James Allen
Aviation in 1912 Army Progress Lag Says Gen Allen
Brigadier General James Allen, retiring February 13, laments no real progress in U S Army aviation in 1912 aside from aviator efforts. He notes France Britain Germany and others vastly outclass the United States with larger aerial fleets and urges Congress to show real enthusiasm. He cites fourteen planes ready for instant use and fourteen officers capable of flying, while foreign nations lead in the field.
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Washington
James Allen
Signal Corps
United States Army
Congress
France
England
Germany
Russi
Japan
Allen
Fort Riley
Kansas
Army
College Park
Leighton W. Hazlehurst
Tieut
Louis C. Rockwell
Frank Scott
Johnson and wife detained en route to Chicago on white slavery charge
Battle Creek police stopped Jack Johnson and his white wife on a Grand Trunk train at Battle Creek at federal request. He faces a bond-jumping charge and will be returned to Chicago for trial. A bench warrant may issue. authorities plan to extradite if needed.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Jack Johnson
Grand Trunk
United States
Chicago
Johnson
Joseph Levy
Charles DeWoody
Department of Justice
England Greet Suffragette Hearing In Commons
Emmeline Pankhurst said England would see a temporary respite from suffragette demonstrations as the government agreed to receive a deputation in the House of Commons next Monday. She hailed Asquith’s unprecedented move and noted women were jubilant while hearings proceed.
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London
England
Emmaline Pankhurst
House of Commons
Mark Master’s Degree Conferred At Decatur Mason Meeting
Decatur Chapter No. 36 of Masons conferred the Mark Master’s degree on Walter Chenault Walter Durham J C Brumbelow and J A Hurst at a recent meeting Another session is planned Friday night to confer the Past and Most Excellent Master’s degree on the same gentlemen.
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Decatur
Masons
Walter Chenault
Walter Durham
J. C. Brumbelow
J. A. Hurst
Cotton Consumption and Trade Figures for December
The census bureau reports December cotton consumption at 445 287 bales. End-of-year manufacturing stock stands at 1 704 000 bales, with 3 200 615 in independent warehouses. Imports totaled 26 075 bales and exports 3 091 386 bales.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Morgan County National Bank Reelects Directors
At the Morgan County National Bank annual stockholders meeting the surplus and profits stand at 37 735 63. Deposits rose to 319 978 85 this year, a record high. Directors elected include L W Barton B L Bloodworth J E Penney W B Skaggs A C Hartshorn W A Bibb G A Hoff B L Malone R H Wolcott and FP Bloodworth. A directors' meeting will elect officers for the year.
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Morgan County National Bank
Second Avenue
L. W. Barton
B. L. Bloodworth
J. E. Penney
W. B. Skaggs
A. C. Hartshorn
W. A. Bibb
G. A Hoff
B L
Judge Thos G Jones Stricken With Pneumonia
Montgomery January 14 Judge Thos G Jones United States Court for the Central Alabama district and former two term governor is dangerously ill at his home with pneumonia He is 68 and has been feeble for some time A son said a hard fight would be necessary to save him
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Montgomery
Thos. G. Jones
United Od States Court For
Alabama
First National Elect Officers and Directors Named
At a meeting this afternoon the First National Bank elected C. E. Frost as president and A. E. Jackson as cashier. John L. Brock was chosen first vice president with J. H. Calvin as second vice president. Directors elected include A. E. Jackson R. P. McIntyre John D. Wyker J. H. Calvin J. M. Shofner C. E. Frost W. A. Frost and John L. Brock. Frost has led Athens residents for 25 years and Jackson comes from Morgan county with banking roots in Hartselle.
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C. E. Frost
John L. Jot
J. H. Calvin
A. E. Jackson
Institution Strong
First National Bank
C. EB. Frost
John L. Brock
A.E. Jackson
D. Wyker
J. M. Shofner
W. A. Frost
Athens
First National Bank of Athens
Decaturs
Morgan County
First National Bank of
Hartselle
Jackson
North
Alabama
Keen competition among film makers in moving picture trade
A Kalem Company three reel picture From the Manger to the Cross stars Gene Gautier and is sold to dealers at high price. Thanhouser in New Rochelle, James Cruze and Flora Bodie lead The Star of Bethlehem with top director of Ben Hur. Both films released or selling soon amid intense industry rivalry.
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Kalem Film Company
Gene Gantier
Christ
James Cruze
Flora Bodie
Thanhouser
New Rochelle
N. Y
Gene Gautier
Kalem
Flora Badie
Klaw & Erlanger
Sansennite
Shackelford to become cashier of new Chamber of Commerce Bank
W B Shackelford retires after 30 years with First National Bank of Decatur to join the Chamber of Commerce Bank as cashier. Col C C Harris, former bank president, will become president of the new institution as it begins mid March.
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W. B. Shackelford
First National Bank of Decatur
Chamber of Commerce Bank
Shackleford
First National Bank
Col. C. C. Harris
Th Bank
Th Institution
Ohio River Flood Victims Relieved by Citizens Aid
The Ohio River rise to 61 feet prompts relief efforts as locals provide shelter and food in schools and public buildings. Officials plan to raise 30000 dollars for flood sufferers, with Louisville reporting over 2000 homeless families needing aid.
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United Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Louisville
Picture Lecturer At Star Theatre Lectures Continue This Week
Renowned speaker R. 5. Johnson will lecture at the Star Theatre this week on "As Fate We Have It" and has drawn large crowds with prior talks including "Sunbeams" and "Star of" at nearby venues. The fragmentary report notes a Vitagraph drama shown alongside the lecture.
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Sar
Johnston
Deliie Theatre
Jonson
Direct Election of Senators Adopted in New York
Albany January 14 the New York Assembly voted 128 to 0 for a constitutional amendment providing for the election of Senators by the people The measure would abolish the current senate and require a popular vote on the selection of Senators The proposal moves to a plebiscite after approval by the legislature
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Senate
United Press
Albany
N. Y
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