Sunday Movies Face Moral Boycott From Labor And Christians
Livingston T. Mays, editor of the Decaturs Daily, argues against Sunday movies as Sabbath desecration. He cites laboring men and churchgoers who honor the Lord's Day and warns a city vote on the issue could disrupt the community. Turner and others are noted to oppose Sunday movies in a forthcoming piece.
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Col Worthington to Speak Twice Here Tomorrow
Col J W Worthington, noted Sheffield citizen and Muscle Shoals promoter, will address Decatur tomorrow in two sessions. He will speak at 2 30 PM at Decatur City Hall and again at 7 30 PM at New Decatur City Hall. Business leaders and Muscle Shoals supporters are invited to attend.
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J. W. Worthington
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Greek Situation Holds Stage as Demands Grow
International dispatches report Sofia stating Greece pressed the Entente for the evacuation of Greek territory held by Anglo French troops. Paris notes Montenegrin capitulation is due to exhausted munitions, while the legation rejects treachery charges as largely untrue.
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Greek unrest feared as Venizelos gains support
Reports from Swiss sources arrive in London alleging a threatened revolution in Greece. Allies and central powers' agents are active, Venizelos grows in influence favoring Greece joining the war with the Allies, and Montenegro's capitulation sparks broad anger in England France Italy and Russia.
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King Constantine Doubles Guard Amid Rumors of Plots
Reports from Athens say King Constantine of Greece has boosted bodyguard numbers and avoids public appearances due to fears of assassination. Adherents claim Entente agents are funding agitators to spark uprisings, with England and France allegedly seeking to install a military dictatorship in Athens to control Greek forces.
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Peace Talks Between Austria and Montenegro Break Off
Official notice from the French embassy reports that negotiations between Austria and Montenegro have been terminated. Austrian terms were rejected. King Nicholas plans to travel to Italy.
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International News Service
London
Austria
Montenegro
Nicholas
Italy
Three German Zeppelins Captured and Lost in Belgium
Amsterdam reports the Echo says three German Zeppelins were lost in Belgium. One airship was compelled to land at Namur and two crew members were killed.
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Bonds for Alabama state bonds fail in election
Alabama voters rejected a proposed 1.5 million dollar state bond issue with about 10 000 majority claimed by 2 pm. Only 12 of 66 counties supported the bonds. Jefferson county the largest area voted against it two to one while Mobile and a few others showed support. Voter turnout was light and no county gave an overwhelming margin.
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Mexican Bandits Capture Seven U S Soldiers Near Doyle Wells
A telegraph from Hachita reports Mexican bandits captured seven enlisted men of the Seventh Cavalry near Doyle Wells New Mexico about fourteen miles from Hachita. Cowboys began pursuit and sixty cavalrymen were sent after the bandits while officials at Washington sought official word and border coordination.
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Massachusetts Man Opens Verbal Broadsides
Washington reports Representative Treadway of Massachusetts reading a letter alleging horrific Mexican border atrocities against Americans. He described Americans on both sides of the border living in fear for five years as bullets maimed homes and families while troops did not act. The testimony cited the 189 Americans killed at Chihuahua as a symbol of U.S. failures to protect its people.
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Weak spots of American Navy made public
Senate releases Admiral Fletcher report detailing 15 chief U S Navy weaknesses. Shortages of officers and men, slow armored ships, limited mobility of submarines, scarce aircraft and detectors, excessive battleship overhauls, need for reserve mobilization, long range target practice, fleet rendezvous facilities, more division commanders, more mining craft, and anti aircraft guns.
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Kaiser Visits Balkan Front Meets Bulgar King
Emperor William travels to the Balkan front and meets King Ferdinand in Nish the Servian war capital. The meeting marks his first front visit since recovery and includes a cordial greeting to troops.
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Atlas Portland Cement workers get wage rise
About 2000 Atlas Portland Cement employees in Allentown Pennsylvania received a wage increase from seven to ten percent today marking a notable labor concession.
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International News Service
Allentown
Atlas Portland Cement Company
Louise Miss village wiped out by early fire
Yazoo City Mississippi January 18 relief crews rushed to Louise after a blaze destroyed the entire village leaving only a Methodist church standing and hundreds homeless threatening winter hardship for the affected families.
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International News Service
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Louise, Miss
Birmingham Dogs Win Three Cups In Field Trials
In the All-Age stakes second series the Dock Roller owned by T. T. Ashford of Birmingham won first prize with handler Hunter Brooks. Seals Harry owned by Hugh Seals of Birmingham took second, Major Whitestone owned by Ashford finished third.
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Senate faces no embarrassing Mexican action
Washington reports admin leaders claim control of the Senate and that no resolutions on the Mexican situation will pass. President's lieutenants contacted Democratic senators supporting armed intervention to avoid forcing the administration to reveal its hand. Senator Stone, aligned with those advocating Cararra a Chance, expects no decisive action.
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Liner Ryndam Damaged at Sea Reports Casualties
Gravesend dispatch says the Holland American liner Ryndam arrived damaged at sea after an accident that killed three stokers and injured four others. Passengers are safe and details of the incident were not disclosed. The ship departed New York on January 5.
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California Flood Toll Traced by Five Dead and Major Loss
International News Service reports five lives lost and property damage of at least 10 million dollars across Southern California from five days of torrential rain. San Diego cut off, transport disrupted, bridges washed away, citrus ruined, and San Bernardino County losses near one million.
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Gulf Compress Head Is Due In Decatur Tomorrow
Col. C. C. Hanson, receiver for the Gulf Compress Company, is expected in Decatur tomorrow on an inspection tour. This marks his second visit since taking charge of the chain of compresses.
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