Mother forgives sons in murder plot against Updikes
In Oak Work suburb Mrs Updike hoped to forgive her two sons Irving and Herbert who planned to murder their fatherMr and Mrs Updike and sister Florence Updike. The mother’s stance came as Herbert, 20, disclosed details of the conspiracy to kill the family by striking in their beds.
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Seretee
Chicago
Jan
Mather Love
Mra. Updike
Misa Plorence Updike
Herbert
Rancher Thought Dead Now Reported Alive In Texas
Advices to the state department from El Paso say Bart Kramer, the American rancher once reported killed by bandits near Santa Ysabel, is alive. Cobb did not disclose the source or Kramer’s current whereabouts, but reports place him about 60 miles west of Santa Ysabel.
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International News
Washington
State Department
Cobb
el Paso
Ward Bart Kramer
Kramer
Santa Ysabel
Allied air raid hits Bulgarian camp on Greek frontier
Fifteen Allied aircraft from the Salonika camp bombarded the Bulgarian position on the Greek frontier. The action occurred as part of Allied operations in the region.
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International News Service
Athens
Salonika
Queen Wilhelmina Visits Flooded North Holland
Amsterdam reports Queen Wilhelmina traveled to the flood devastated North Holland where dyke breaks caused widespread damage and officials fear up to fifty lives may be lost.
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Holland
International News Service
Amsterdam
Queen
Wilhelmin
North Holland
River at 14.8 Feet Holds Above Normal Levels
Despite light snow, the Tennessee River stood at 14.8 feet this morning and was not falling. Government river bulletin notes the river has not yet returned to normal since ten days of freshets and is expected to stay several feet above normal through winter.
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Tennessee
Government River Bulletin
Debts and Bonds Promise Swift Alabama Fiscal Fix
A citizen asserts Alabama faces serious debt and praises the Legislature and Governor for issuing bonds. He argues bonds will not create new debt, will wipe the deficit without raising taxes, and will fund debt repayment with lower interest than warrants.
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Alobems
Saya
Legislat
Montha
Blame Carranza for Massacre of Seventeen Americans
Washington reports cite a detailed state department statement blaming Carranza border officials for the Santa Ysabel killings. The El Paso customs collector says the American party did not head for the Cos mines until assurances of a military garrison and quiet were received. It remains unclear if the Watson party requested an escort.
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International News Service
Washington
Santa Ysabel
Carranza
State Department
Mexico
Cobbs
el Paso
Cosi Mines
Daughters of the Confederacy Cancel Local Convention
The Joe Wheeler chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy decided not to attend the big state convention, citing bereavement and illnesses in members families. They may host the annual gathering in 1927 or 1928 with a possible invitation to Decatur in 1917.
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Ababa
United Daughters
Confederacy
Decatura
Joe Wheeler
U. D.C
David ©. Almon
Ocal
Senate proposal seeks neutral border zone police
Washington January 17 a Senate resolution by Senator Gore urges the United States and Mexico to negotiate a neutral zone along the border. The plan would authorize naval and military forces to enforce any agreement with Carranza and calls for immediate talks with him. The measure was referred to the foreign relations committee.
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International News Service
Washington
United States
Senate
Gore
Carranza
Austria Protests Gurfi's Taking Corfu
Vienna protests to the US ambassador against occupation of Corfu by an Anglo French force. The Austro-Hungarian government says the action violates the London treaty of 1863.
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International News Service
Vienna
United States
Corfu
Austrian envoy seeks explanation over Verdi steamer gun use
Baron Zweidinck, the Austrian chargé d affaires, formally asked the state department for why the Giuseppe Verdi liner from New York sailed with two guns mounted on deck. He questioned the meaning of a defensive use restriction and stated the case may trigger diplomatic correspondence.
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Washington
Baron Zweidmek
State Department
Guiseppe Verdi
New York
Baron Zweidinck
Department
Verdi
Aviator Cavaugh Dies After Surgery at University Hospital
Augusta Ga January 17 Aviator Cavaugh dies at University hospital after surgery for intestinal obstruction. Reports that he was injured from a fall are denied.
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Augusta
Cavnaugh
University Hospital
Christmas Savings Club Opens at Centrast National Bank
The Centrast National Bank opens a Christmas savings club with eleven plans allowing members to save from 12.50 to 125 for Christmas money. Deposits run through mid December with four percent interest credited to the final balances. Officials expect several hundred members to join today and more to sign up during the week, likely the first Christmas savings club organized in North Alabama.
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Christmas Savings Club Department
Ank
Heck
Dhe
Ane
No Elm
Matty
North
Alabama
Morrow Plans Handsome Home On Desirable Decatur Lot
E. S. Morrow purchased the Vine and Wells Street property through Thos. E. Pride the R. M. Lipscom for and will erect a handsome residence there at an early date. The lot is one of the most desirable in the residential section of Decatur.
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E. S. Morrow
Thos. E. Pride
R. M. Lipscom
Vine and
Wells Street
Decatur
Pole Home Bought by J. S. Patters in Decatur
J. S. Patters, a well known Decatur merchant, has purchased the home of William Pole on Ferry and Vine Streets and will move in soon. The deal was arranged through Thos E. Pride. Pole, recently named federal bank examiner, plans to reside in the north and east.
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J. S. Patterson
Decatur
Wiliam Pole
Ferry
Vine Streets
Thos. E. Pride
Pole
Federal Bank
Royal Arch Masons to Confer Degrees in Decatur
Royal Arch Masons will confer the degrees of past and most excellent masters on three candidates at the Masonic temple on John Street. The three men are WOW Garnatt G Frions and Captain Ferguson. All Royal Arch Masons are invited to the initiation.
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Decatur
Sayaf
Royal Arch Masons
Elack Stosaight
Masonic Temple
Johnwi Street
Garnatt
Frions
Capt
Ferguson
Regal Arch
Olshine Stile Expands Market Reach to Eastern Vendors
A report notes Olshine Stile sourcing goods from New York for sale in eastern markets. Byers day Olshine's Department shares in receiving shipments as Mc. Olshine statey agents prepare pens to display best offerings this year. A. Olshine currently in New York.
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Ololshine Stile
Byers
Olshine
New York
Mc. Olshine
A. Olshine
Hurt on icy street in Termineham hospital stay
H I Hury Rherepple, who sells cows for a living, slipped on icy streets and fell. He is in the hospital with hopes of recovery after the January accident in Termineham, Alabama.
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Termineham
Ala
I-H. Mrye Rherepple
Njuriga
Mr. Cagle Manager at New Masonic Theatre
Mr Cagle named manager of the New Masonic Theatre in Decatur Alabama overseeing operations and programming at the venue. The appointment places him in charge of scheduling, staff, and events for the historic theatre.
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Mr. Cagle
New Masonic Theatre
New Decatur, Ala
Henpecked Henry delight at Maron Theatre stirs hearty laughs
A reader letter from January 14 15 praises the musical comedy Henpecked Henry at the Grand Theatre. The show receives high praise noting its humor and that every company member is courteous while manager Mr Trainor is described as agreeable.
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Polummla Masonr
Maron Theatre
Nelehburing
Columbia
Teen
Str. 1
Henry
Mr. Trainor
New Grand Theatre
W. L. Buchanan
Author! Author! at Delite Theatre Tomorrow
The piece promotes a comedy in the Mustang Series starring Arthur Acord at the Delite Theatre. The plot spoofs western authors and a film studio scheme with Buck Parvin style humor, centering on Marcellus Peckinpaw and Lone Wolf as an amusing chase and satire of Western writing and film.
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Delite Theatre
Arthur Acord
Buck Parvin
Charles FE. van Loan Uw
Marcellus Peckinpaw
Kan Motion Picture Company
Jimmy Montague
Peckinpaw
Monty
Tack
Dex
Lone Wof
Pergin
Buck
Lone’ Wolf
Hil
Dale
Lone Wolf
Peter One West
Yooks
Harvard
Bud
Augmented Orchestra at Masonic Pleases Decatur Audiences
The Masonic Theatre management earns praise for introducing part of Moredock and Watson's orchestra led by Mr. Cagle. The refined ensemble boosts the show’s appeal, with GC Wolfe from the orchestra a former leading vaudeville figure. Decatur patrons hear operatic airs and popular music, generating strong audience approval.
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Masonic Theatre
Moredock ‘and Watson
Cagle
Decaturs
Masonic
Madayia
Cazie
Stra
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