Immigrant Journalist Deported for Libel Case Involving King
Secretary Nagel ordered Edward F. Mylius, a journalist, deported as an undesirable immigrant for a crime involving turpitude. Mylius was convicted in London of publishing a libel accusing the King of bigamy and serving a prison term for the offense. The decision notes the act as a political motive not exonerating him) and states only a court appeal can halt the deportation.
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Washington
Edward F. Myline
London
King George
United States
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Nagel
Mylius
Eeris of
England
Welc Cmme
Paris
Fatal crash kills St. Louis Cardinals official and manufacturer
St. Louis January 17 Russell F. Davie assistant secretary of the St. Louis Cardinals and William H Walters wealthy young manufacturer were instantly killed when their auto traveling at high speed crashed into a fire plug.
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St. Louis
Russell F. Davie
The
Jewish papers tied up by strike of scribes
Four daily Jewish papers with over 406 000 readers are without reporters or readers as the Jewish Writers Union strikes. Demands include a five hour day a minimum weekly wage of 26 dollars and union oversight on paper conferences.
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United Press
York
Sngle
Jewish Writers Union
Thie
Wilson cancels inaugural ball to cut costs and simplify ceremony
President elect Woodrow Wilson writes to Eustis canceling the historic inaugural ball citing government expense and staff losses. He argues the ball offers little public value, aims to trim the parade and daily White House receptions, and plans a simpler inauguration. He also meets with Rep Henry and Sen Broussard on session plans.
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Princton
N. J
William Corolan Eustis
Wilson
White House
Eustis
Woodrow Wilson
Henry
Texas
Rules Committee
The
House
Broussard
Louisana
Commerce Court
Married Man Elopes With Friend's Wife in Tennessee
Solomon Tucker of Leoni and Mrs. John Ellis of Woodbury eloped on Saturday night leaving wives and children. Tucker vacated a $1,200 stock and a farm, sent horse and buggy to his son, and boarded a train to Oklahoma with Ellis. Mrs Tucker planned divorce talks, but attorneys urged waiting for her recovery from pneumonia.
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Woodbury
Tenn
Solomon Tucker
Leont
Here
John
Booker) Ellis
Tucker
Ellis
Hyusband
Murfreesboro
the & O
Oklahoma
Leoni
Pheumonia
Ben
Poincairn Elected President of France After Heated Ballots
Premier Poincairn won the French presidential election in the national assembly with 437 votes after a hot contest. Rumors of a duel with former premier George Clemenceau stirred strong excitement as the session resumed and supporters switched to Poincairn.
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National Assembly
Clemenceau
Paris
Poincairn
France
George Clemenceau
Flood conditions persist in Evansville area and surrounding regions
In Evansville Indiana relief from flood conditions cannot be expected before Sunday as steady rains keep the river from falling for days. Malaria scarlet fever and diphtheria are reported in flooded districts with mail delivered from second story windows. Calhoun Kentucky remains cut off while relief boats reach marooned families. Oakdale suburb suffers submerged graveyard and suspended funerals as carriers use boats for deliveries.
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United Press
Evansville
Ind
Brandt
Calhoun
Albert Bradley
Oakhill
Boggs Brothers Fined and Jailed for Soft Drink Ban Violation
Clayton and Gordon Boggs were cited for contempt of court over violating an injunction against the soft drink business. They were fined 50 each and sentenced to five days in jail, with suspended sentence pending their return.
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Clayton
Gordon Boggs
Law and Equity
Clayton Boggs
Decaturs Daily
Boggs Bros
Boggs
New Decatur City Council Meets Tonight
A special meeting of the New Decatur City Council is held tonight to consider ordinances petitions and resolutions from prior meetings. It is likely the Sunday closing ordinance will be discussed, a matter deferred from the last session.
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New Decatur City
Mrs Sam McDowra Dies at 26 in Decatur
Mrs. Sam McDowra age 26 died last night at 6 30 at her Prospect Drive and First Avenue home. Funeral at her late residence tomorrow at 10 conducted by Rev Woodward with Rev Shell assisting. Burial in the city cemetery. Survived by husband and parents Mr and Mrs John F Hartung and other relatives in Decatur.
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Sam McDowra
Prospect Drive
First Avenue
Woodward
Central Baptist Church
Shell
Presbyterian Church
Decatur
John F. Hartung
Decaturs
Rev A W Yoes Dead in Hartselle Last Night
News from Hartselle reports the death of Rev. A W Yoes at 6 30 PM after years of ill health. He was a God fearing man known in the area and lived by scripture. Arrangements have not been announced.
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Hartselle
A. W. Yoo
Hardage Bros Advertisement Promises Quality and Price
On page two an advertisement for Hardage Bros highlights value and quality. The notice urges readers to read the copy for details and pricing.
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Hardage Bros
Buttrey Opens Fresh Dry Goods and Bargains
Worth 25 gents all over the world. Buttrey advertises 25 cent spring dress tissues and other dry goods. He notes new goods arrive daily by express and freight and urges customers to buy quickly.
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Buttrey
Poker raid uncovers booze and poker game in East Moulton
Sheriff McCollouch Chief Deputy Wright and Deputy Bailey raided a so called soft drink shop on East Moulton street last night finding a lively poker game and a stash of 100 half pints 11 quarts and 64 beer bottles. A trap door and sawdust floor concealed the liquor and warrants will be sworn for the operators. arrests expected later today.
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Wright
John Doe
Mysterious Diggers Stir Hyndsver Community
A Jan 17 telegraph from Hyndsver Tennessee reports excitement over fresh night digging in nearby fields and woods. Stories link prewar thieves who robbed a Paris Tennessee safe and fled toward Kentucky, with locals recalling a long pursuit that yielded no recovered gold.
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Dresden
Tenn
Hyndsver
St. Louis
Paris
Hickman
Pisga’ Church
Abe Ryan Appointed Jury Commissioner
Notice of the appointment of Abe Ryan of Eva as jury commissioner was received by Probate Judge Skeggs this morning. I. J. Kent of Har'salle was also appointed as a notary public.
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Abe Ryan
Eva
Skeggs
I. J. Kent
Har‘selle
Arson Suspect Held After Barn Fire In Huntsville
John Harveson was caught in the act of arson at James McClure’s West Clinton barn and jailed after a rapid response by night Chief Mitchell and Chief Stegall. The fire damaged the barn and three McClure stores, with estimated losses around $5,000. bond set at $2,600 but he could not meet it and remains jailed.
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West Clinton Street
John Harveson
Harveson
Mitchell
Stegall
McClure
Clinton Street
Battling Nelson Turned Evangelist After Sunday Sermon
Oscar Matthew Battling Nelson, a noted lightweight champion, shifts from boxing to preaching after Billy Sunday’s fiery rally. The fighter recalls Sunday’s forceful attack and says it inspired him to commit to a different path despite past refusals.
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Oscar Matthew
Nelson
B. Nelson
Billy
Meningitis Outbreak Reported in Oklahoma
McAlester, Okla. January 17 reports a meningitis outbreak in the state with one death and several cases confined locally. Authorities say four more persons are affected and under care.
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McAlester
Okla
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