Million Soldiers Are Ready Between Russia and Austria
St Petersburg reports a delicate standoff as Russia mobilizes 1.6 million. An Albanian boundary issue centers on Scutari and Janina ceded to a future Albania but with guarantees for Montenegrin and Greek populations. Prisrend Kosovo and Ipek viewed as Serbian, while Austria may seek conciliatory steps.
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Russia
Austria
Albania
Scutari
Janina
Prisrend Jokosa
Ipek
Beloning
Servia
En Ly
Rusela
Vienna
Sixteen inmates escape from Birmingham jail
Birmingham on Tuesday night sixteen black prisoners slipped out through a window opening after bars were sawed. The escape was not noticed until 12:26 am when a prisoner saw an inmate crawl through. Suspects were identified as Harry Jackson, Robert Towns, Jan Latham, Amos Latham, Young Sanford, Lowalte Colter, Henry Gilliam, John Howard, James Thomas, Gee Yeee Williams, Henry Carson, Ed Burnette, William Dies, Will Glenn, Jim Cunningham, all jailed 20 to 180 days.
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Birmingham
Southside
Tom Williamson
W. F. Abney
Harry Jackson
Robert Towns
Jne Latham
Amos Latham
Young Sanford
Lowalte Colter
Henry Gilliam
John Howard
James Thomas
Gee- Yeee Williams
Henry Carson
Ed.Burnette
William Dies
Will Glenn
Jim Cunningham
Gwinglett Dance and Make Merry Cancelled in Budapest
Budapest merchants cancel the annual Merchants Ball and banquet due to political unrest and fear of war. The event, a major social affair, reflects widespread demoralization as many leading businesses face ruin from unpaid Serb goods.
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Budapest
Merchants Association of
Messengers Go to Washington Carrying Electoral Votes
United Press reports 48 excursionists travel to Washington to deliver certified electoral votes to the Senate and House for formal declaration of the president elect on March 4. Each messenger is paid by the government, with the Salem bearer from Oregon traveling about 3100 miles for $783.60, while Annapolis visits cost $9.50.
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Sam
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Senate
House
Congress
Bacon
Gallinger
Wilson
Clark
Salem
Electoral College of
Oregon
Messener
Olympia
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Sacramento
National Capitol
Annapolis
Wickersham to Leave DOJ in Good Shape for Successor
Attorney General Wickersham pledges to hand over a department ready for a new chief. He says most cases will be solvable by any competent lawyer and many major trusts not yet prosecuted will be addressed before his departure. He aims to reduce unfinished work to avoid burdening his successor.
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Wickersham
Department of Justice
Taft and Wilson to ride together to and from inauguration
Report notes that President Taft and Professor Wilson are described as riding together to the inauguration and back, with some discussion of the arrangements and public interest in their joint appearance.
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Taft
Professor Wilson
Wilson
Decatur-New Decatur Promotes Manufacturing Growth
Promises tax exemptions and ample rail access to lure manufacturers. Highlights Tennessee River water, low freight, cheap labor, excellent distribution facilities, and ready sites for plants. Encourages contacting the Development Company or Chamber of Commerce before relocating to ensure housing for workers.
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Tennessee
Development Company
Chamber of Commerce of Decatur
New Decatur
Tragic fire at Marco Hotel in Chicago leaves four dead
Early morning fire at the Marco Hotel traps occupants in rooms. Three men and a woman die, a baby perishes, and several others are severely burned. Dozens escape by jumping from windows while many more are injured in the rush to exit.
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Chicago
Jal
Marco Hotel
Suffragettes Stage Sudden Charge at Meeting
A suffrage gathering opened with speakers, when suffragettes suddenly charged. The incident interrupted proceedings as demonstrators moved through the hall, signaling rising tensions over the movement.
Suffragettes Disrupt Asquith Meeting in London
Suffragettes shouted traitor and coward as they interrupted a London audience addressed by Premier Asquith. Police arrested the militants who were escorted from the hall to prevent crowd trouble.
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London
Asquith
Adrianople Handoff Proposed in Turkish Note
Turkish note to foreign ambassadors proposes surrender of part of Adrianople to the allies while keeping Poley City Mos len Shines and leaving Aegean islands governance to powers. Government offers twenty three thousand square miles of conquered territory to the powers. London reports Balkans peace prospects with Turkey showing willingness to give up part of Adrianople as a basis for settlement.
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Balkans
Turkey
Adrianople
Attorneys Argue Nabors Case in Court
Court heard extended defense and prosecution arguments in the Nabors case as counsel clashed over handwriting testimony and cross examination. Prosecutor Hutson led for the state, while defense attorney Callahan ridiculed witnesses, and Ross pressed the defense case before Bowman for the state. Large audience filled the courtroom as the trial heads toward a jury verdict tomorrow.
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Judge Wert
King
P. G. Bowman
Nabors
Bowman
Hudson
In the Ranks at Delite Theater
The Delite offers today a two reel Broncho feature In the Ranks a sergeant in the U S army at a western post wins the girl from his lieutenant and is sent on a near certain death mission The film promises battle valor and romance with special music and a Bolax comedy.
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U. S.S
Far West
David
White man fined in Decatur police court for drunkenness
A White man claiming to represent the Greenback Braiding Company was fined $8.60 for drunkenness before Mayor Skeggs this morning. Unable to pay, he was jailed.
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Decatur
Greenback Braiding Company
Skeggs
The Last Performance at Masonic Tomorrow
The Masonic Theatre presents The Last Performance a two reel romance about a royal heir drawn from love to a circus rider. Jealousy drives tragedy and a dramatic platform ride with fireworks. Spectacular thrills and danger are promised in this film.
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Masonic Theatre
Families in Need in Vienna Aid Reserves Families
Vienna January 30 more than 200000 has been raised by public subscriptions for the aid of families of the Reserves who were called to their colors some weeks ago. Through the absence of fathers and sons many families are in dire need.
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Vienna
Poll Tax Urgency Presses Voters to Pay Now
A county alert urges residents to pay their poll tax within two days to preserve voting rights. The notice explains funds support schools and programs for children, and emphasizes that all taxes should be paid together for educational needs.
Little Prospect of Demobilizing Before Spring
Vienna reports that Austria Hungary will not demobilize. More than 700000 troops remain under arms along the Russian and Servian frontiers. Semi official circles say reserves are unlikely to be sent home before spring unless the Balkan question is settled.
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Vienna
Paris
Goa
Austria
Austrie-Hungary
Changed Hands in Local Grocery Firm Transition
J. D. Thomas and J. BR. Thomas have purchased the grocery business from Thomas and Frau t. The new owners are longtime, trusted figures in the local grocery trade.
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J. D. Thomas
J. BR. Thomas
Thomas & Frau*t
Trial run of NECATUR auto fire truck
Devas tur auto fire truck conducted a trial run yesterday under Fire Chief Acker. The machine moved nine blocks in one minute thirty seconds, traveling from City Hall to Jervis Lumber Co.
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Devastur
Acker
Jervis Lumber Co
Rebels Say City May Fall Amid Border Strife
Tensions rise as anti American sentiment grows at the border with fears of rebels seizing a city. Authorities warn of potential trouble and call for vigilance as unrest spreads.
Rebels surprise Juarez as border tensions rise
Report from El Paso states rebels under General Salaran Rojas moved forces toward Juarez from Guadalupe to outskirts and daylight sightings sparked fears of an attack on the city. Federal troops under Colonel Castro fortified trenches while reinforcements from Chihuahua pressed to relieve the besieged area.
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Juarez
Salaran Rojas
Guadalupe
Juarezs
Castro
Juarea
Antonio Rubio
Chjad Chihuahula
Forces move toward border as bandits threaten El Paso area
Reports indicate U S and Mexican forces increase along the river after rebels attacked near Juarez and Fabens. Mexican regiment commander General Antonio Hojas led troops as soldiers pursue bands across rough border terrain.
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el Paso
Texas
Guadalupe
States Army
Juarez
Fabens
Antonio Hojas
Police Clarify Prisoner Language Barrier in New Decatur
Police reported difficulty understanding the prisoner named John Kollasky Boeing this morning citing language barriers. Authorities sought interpreters and clarified the suspect’s statements as part of an ongoing case.
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New Decatur
John Kollasky
Boeing
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