State aid funds for 1913 released by Alabama Highways Commission
Montgomery January 15 The State Highways Commission released 1913 state aid funds. Each county qualifies for 2000 dollars yearly. Legal suits challenge the commission's power to withhold payments after two years without contracts. Contracts totaling 74545 were let in Lamar Hale Jefferson Chilton Coosa Pike Barbour Sumter Tuscaloosa. State-aid road work began in St Clair Marengo Houston Reneva and Mobile counties.
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Montgomery
Alabama
State Highways Commission
W. 8. Keller
Lamar
Hale
Jefferson
Chilton
Coosa
Pike
Barbour
Sumter
Tuscaloosa
St. Clair
Marengo
Houston
Reneva
Mobile
Rockefeller examined by doctor on money trust inquiry
United Press reports Dr Richardson, physician for the Pujo committee, said millionaire William Rockefeller could endure only a brief questioning session. He noted a long examination might endanger Rockefeller's health while a two hour session could proceed at Miami Florida. Rockefeller could answer verbally from twenty feet but could not write due to a paralyzed condition.
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Washington
Jan
Wm. Rockefeller
Money Trust
Richarson
Pujo
Miami
Pla
Richardson
Rockefeller
Two Car Loads of Ammunition For Rebels
Two car loads of rifles and ammunition believed for Mexican rebels were found in a New Orleans warehouse by Special Agent J. W. Barbrick. Authorities say the weapons were shipped on a steamer by Ernesto Madero, Mexican minister of finance and brother of Victoriano Madero. Suspects are under surveillance and further word was awaited from Washington.
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United Press
New Orleans
J. W. Barbrick
Eronsto Madero
Ident Madero
Washington
Decatur Chatauqua Plan Endorsed By Chamber
Will B. Pasley of the Redpath Chautauqua Bureau outlined a June week in Decatur with national celebrities and a $750 guarantee. The Chamber of Commerce endorsed the program and pledged support to secure funding for an event costing about $3,000. Notables mentioned include Governor Folk, Opie Reed, Ben Greet players, and more. Signed endorsement by J. W. Cunningham, Secretary.
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Chamber of Commerce
Redpat Lyceum Bureau
Decature
J. W. Cunningham
Hillsville murderers denied new trial by Virginia Supreme Court
Floyd and Claude Allen two Hillsville mountaineers sentenced to death for courtroom murders have been refused a new trial by the Virginia Supreme Court. Unless the Governor intervenes they face execution in the electric chair Friday.
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Richmond
Floyd
Claude Allen
Hillsville
Judge Refuses to Set Aside Johnson Bond
Federal Judge Carpenter denied Johnsons bond of 230000 after he attempted to leave the country. The district attorney urged keeping the pugilist in jail for safety until trial on the white slave cases.
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Judge
Johnson
Chicago
Carpenter
Jack Johnson
Real Estate Surges in the Decaturs Amid Growth Push
A local observer notes Decaturs real estate activity tops last year with many sales and pending deals. Morgan county properties including business lots and farms boost Northern Alabama growth as climate, water, energy and enterprising people attract investors. The outlook promises profitable, conservative value increases for small capital buyers.
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Morgan County
Alabama
South
Star of Bethlehem shown at the Delite Theatre today
Crowds attend two showings as the Thanhouser Company presents a highly praised photo play. The Star of Bethlehem is described as instructive, ennobling, and capable of uplifting audiences, with strong approval from patrons and critics.
Decatur City Council Finalizes Vine Cherry Walnut Assessments
City council held a special meeting to finalize sidewalk assessments on Vine Cherry and Walnut streets. With no objections the assessments were confirmed and a second session planned to receive sewer bids for West Decatur tonight.
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Decatur
Vine Cherry
Walnut
Weat Decatur
Hyde Defense Scored First Point in New Trial
Kansas City January 15 with the murder case of Dr. B Clarke Hyde entering its third trial the Hyde defense won a procedural clash Judge Porterfield overruled a motion to exclude Mrs Hyde from her husband side allowing her to stay at the side of Dr Hyde The trial began today and concerns the murder of Col Thomas Swope.
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Kansas, City
B. Clarke Hyde
Col
Thomas Swope
Porterfield
Hale County Sheriff cited in death by carbolic acid case
Montgomery January 15 The Attorney General charges Hale County Sheriff William Martin with wilful neglect of duty for allowing prisoner William Thomas to obtain carbolic acid and die by his own hand. Information claims the bottle was purchased and given to Thomas in Martin's presence without investigation. a second count cites incompetency due to lack of contents examination. The supreme court is asked to notify Martin to appear and answer.
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Thomas
Carbolte Acta
Martin
Brickell
Martin T
Supreme Court
Apear
Cotton Market Prices Report
The cotton market shows Middling at 121-2, Strict Middling 125-8, Good Middling 123-4 with a steady market tone. Traders note stable demand and current prices across grades.
Smooth Stranger Uses Bad Check In Decatur
A stranger posing as railroad employee bought goods from E. S. Johnson Merchandise Company in Decatur, cashing a check for about 30 dollars. The check was drawn on a Columbia Tennessee bank and bounced. police are investigating.
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E. S. Johnson Merchandise Company
Columbia, Tenn
Feheck
Columbia
Morgan County National Bank elects officers for year
At a board meeting of the Morgan County National Bank last night officers were elected for the ensuing year. G. A. Hoff was named president, W. KB. Sheges vice president, and EF Bloodworth cashier. The board also includes L. W. Borton H. B. Beard J. B. Penney W. EB Skeggs A. C. Harthorne W. A. Bibb G. A. Hoff B. L. Malone R. HW Wolcott and F. A. Bloodworth.
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Morgan County National Bank
G. A. Hoff
W. KB. Sheges
EF. . Ay . Bloodworth
Cashier
Board of
Dirséts
L. W. Borton
H. B. Beard
J. B. Penney
W. EB. Skeggs
A.C. Hartehorne
W. A. Bibb
B. L. Malone
R. HW. Wolcott
F. A. Bloodworth
Striking Garment Workers Rank Swelled by 20,000
New York January 15 the ranks of the striking garment makers were swelled today by 20000 wage makers. The total number of strikers is now 160000.
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New York
Chautauqua Here in June Planned by Decatur Chamber
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce directors met in the city hall to form committees on transportation advertising civic improvement promoting retail trade wholesale trade manufacturing visiting and others. Redpath Chautauqua representatives proposed bringing an amusement here in spring and the plan was accepted. Reports are due at the February meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce
Decatur City Hall
Duel Ends in Death of Deputy Sheriff on Jefferson Street
Nashville report says Deputy Sheriff T. R. Westbrook was killed in a pistol duel with tugboat owner Captain T. R. Taggart on Jefferson Street. Seven of eight shots struck. Taggart was seriously wounded. Two policemen on the Jefferson Street bridge witnessed the exchange.
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Nashville
Jefferson Street
T. R. Westbrook
T. R. Taggart
Cumberland River
St. Tomas Hospital
Taggart
Shmck
Westbrook
Crest of Ohio River flood reaches 62 feet in Cincinnati
The Ohio River rose to 62 feet this morning in Cincinnati. Floodwaters are expected to recede within 48 hours. Extra police guard flooded districts after two buildings collapsed and the city council appropriated $20,000 for flood sufferers.
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United Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Woman Admits Killing Man in Brookhaven Unwritten Law Case
Mrs. Mattie Holden admitted shooting John Mullen yesterday morning at 8 o'clock at her former home on North Jackson Street. She was held on a $15,000 bond without preliminary and telephoned the sheriff before any word of the homicide reached the office. The incident unfolds against long-standing local tensions and alleged intimate relations with a woman connected to the case.
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P. M. Miller
Balkan War Pause Hangs On Turkish Clash at Chatalja
London dispatches say if Turkey holds, allies and Turks may resume fighting at the Chatalja lines with a Saturday night time limit. Reports note Bulgaria's Ferdinand and the cabinet plan to consult General Savott as troops rest near the front. Officials warn peace prospects look dark amid possible renewed hostilities.
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United Press
London
Turkey
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Savott
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