Balkans Told A General European Conference Will Decide Turkey’s Fate
London reports that if Balkan powers renew war against Turkey and win they may not divide Turkey in Europe without a general European conference. The ambassadors in London and Sir Edward Grey determined this, and the decision was wired to Balkan representatives. If terms must be forced, a conference will settle territorial arrangements.
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London
Turkey
Europe
Edward Grey
Turkish Envoys Ordered Home From London Peace Conference
London January 31 The Porte ordered the Turkish delegates to return at once. The withdrawal of Ottoman envoys is seen as retaliation after the allies denounced the armistice while Balkan nations keep one delegate each in London.
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London
Porte
Gap at Beulah Miss widening as levee caves
Beulah Mississippi area reports a widening gap about 350 feet across and still caving. Water overflow grows slowly but could accelerate. no loss of life or stock yet. Train service continues Beulah to Clarksdale at night. River level rises about half a foot per day.
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Miss
Beulah
Clarksdale
Greenville
Arkansas
Work on Telephones Pushed After Fire Damage
Smoke from Tunesar's fire lingers as telephone officials arrive in Florence. Plans form to restore service within ten days and rumor says owners will start rebuilding modern houses immediately. Loss estimated over 76000 dollars with no final conclusion.
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Florence
Tunesar
Price of crude oil climbs in Texas and Oklahoma
Fort Smith Texas January 31 crude oil prices rose in Texas by five cents to 95 cents per barrel while Oklahoma advanced two cents and oil men forecast another rise.
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Texas
Oklahoma
United Press
Fort Smith
Cabinet to Suit Wilson
President elect Wilson says Bryan is not to be secretary of state and he has not sent any message via Colonel House. He will consider cabinet suggestions and has not reached a definite conclusion. Wilson plans a New York trip for a tailoring fitting this afternoon.
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Philadelphia
Bryan
House
Wilson
New York
Fatal stabbing incident in Sheffield sparks arrest
In Sheffield on January 31 Henry Freeman was struck and fatally hurt. Phil Thompson, a bartender, was arrested and charged with the serious incident. Authorities say Thompson had stolen Freeman's wife, fueling bitter tensions between the two men.
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Sheffield
Henry Freeman
Phil Thompson
Thompson
Freeman
One Woman With Servants Trains Wives for Sons
In St. Louis on January 31 a local paper claimed Mrs Louis J Tichacek trains her servant girls as wives for her nine sons. The house has since been flooded with calls from women seeking domestics with over 100 calls Sunday and more than 50 on Monday as wires remain busy.
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St. Louis
A &. Louis
Louis J. Tichacek
One Dollar Shirt Promo in Decatur Retailers
The Ferguson-McKinney shirt sold in Decatur with exclusive agency by W. W. Garnett is advertised at 1.00. The ad touts it as full, fade resistant and unmatched for the price with higher priced options also available for comparison.
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Ferguson-McKinney
W. W. Garnett
Decatur-New Decatur
Lynching in Mississippi Prisoner Shot by Mob
A Yazoo Valley train was held up by a mob at Diem Mississippi last night. A black prisoner was taken off and riddled with bullets. County residents angrily prepare burial costs as lynchers hailed from a neighboring county.
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Diem
Miss
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Owl Drug Co Window Advertising Hit Piece
In Decatur a window display at Owl Drug Co. drew attention as an original advertising feature. The display, created by Rufus Peerson and Vince, is described as a hit and notable for its eye catching design.
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Owl Drug Co
Decatur
Asa
Mesara Rufus Peerson
Vince
Resources of Decatur New Decatur and Morgan County
Hundreds of fertile acres near Decatur New Decatur await skilled truck farmers to grow vegetables and diversif ied crops. The area offers ready markets, abundant water, good roads and climate, inviting prospective investors to contact The Development Company or the Chamber of Commerce in Decatur New Decatur, Alabama.
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Decatur
New Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
Ala
Mothers Ghege Their Babies With Teachers
Birmingham on January 31 two men acted as nurses to several babies while their mothers attended a lecture by Dr. J R Snyder on the mother child relation from birth to entering school. Nurses J D Williams and James V Vogue supervised the babies in a jam room. the lecture covered growth and development and offered rules for mothers.
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J. R. Snyder
Woodlawn City Hall
Per
Snyder
Loving Cup to be Presented to M'Combs at DNC
New York date reports a gold loving cup valued for about 26 inches high will be given to William Mc Coombs chairman of the democratic national committee next Wednesday at the democratic national headquarters. Norman B. Mack will present on behalf of the national committee and Henry Morgenthau will represent the campaign committee.
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New York
William McCoombs
Democratic National Committee
Democratic National
Norman B. Mack
National Committee
Henry Morgenthau
Georgia Representative Attacks Intermarriage on House Floor
Representative Roddenberg of Georgia denounces the intermarriage of a 42 year old Black man, George F. Thompson, and a 15 year old White girl, Helen Hanson, in Niles Michigan. He brands the minister who conducted the ceremony and cites the couple’s marriage certificate and reports of the event. Thompson is jailed on abduction charges as authorities weigh the case and public safety.
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Cago
Helen Hanson
Niles, Mich
Wealthy Young Man Ends Life in Winnipeg Hotel
Eugene Delano Jr., son of a prominent New York banker, committed death by own action at the Royal Alexandria Hotel in Winnipeg on January 31. He was found with a throat cut from ear to ear and wrists nearly severed. The Delano family has long been prominent in national finance. The U S Consul General Jones took charge of the body.
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Winnipeg
Eugene Delano, Jr
New York
Taft to Receive Peace Medal in New York
President Taft will be honored with a gold medal by the American Peace and Arbitration League at a February 22 reception in New York. Joseph C. Choate will present the award on behalf of the National Institute of Social Sciences. The event recalls his 1910 dinner speech advocating arbitration for just disputes among nations.
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New York
Taft
Universal Peace
Arbitration League
Joseph C. Choate
Great Britain
National Institute of Social Sciences
American Peace and Arbitration League
Washington
Not Guilty: Nabors Freed After Jury Verdict
William Nabors, charged with causing a wreck at Oakworth switch on August 2, 1910, was found not guilty by a jury. The verdict was read at 9:18 p.m. after a few spectators watched the deliberation, with Nabors thanking jurors and denouncing L and N railroad influence.
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William Nabors
Oakworth Switch
Revival at Willoughby Presbyterian Church Opens April 6
Revival at Willoughby Presbyterian Church begins on April 6 led by Rev. N F Grafton and Texas singer Louis Mallard. The evangelists, experts in their field, promise a great meeting and seek cooperation from all churches and religious groups with the church pastor.
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Willoughby Presbyterian Church
N. F. Grafton
Louis Mallard
Texas
Gwaltney Claims Winchester As Wicked As Jerusalem
The Rev J D Gwaltney pastor of Central Baptist church told Kentucky Wesleyan College opening exercises that Winchester Kentucky is as wicked as Jerusalem in Christ times He noted he once served as pastor there and has many relatives in the city.
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Jerusalem
Winchester
Kentucky Wesleyan College
J. D. Gwaltney
Central Bapist Church
Mayor Skeggs Clears Busy Court Morning
Mayor Skeggs disposed of cases in police court this morning. A white man charged with drunkenness was fined $860. Two negroes fined $6.10 each for being on the streets too late. One more negro fined $6.10 for disorderly conduct.
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Skeges
Falk Undergoes Operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital
News from Baltimore states that L M Falk underwent a successful operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is reported to be recovering well and plans to return home in four to five weeks.
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L. M. Park
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Falk
Roosevelt target in six year term debate stalls Senate
Washington January 31 The Works measure on a six year presidential term centers on a clash over Roosevelt. Progressives condemn the bill as aimed at barring Roosevelt from office while Bristow leads the fight against the proposal saying it would bar the people from reelecting any preferred leader.
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Senate
Washington
Roosevelt
Bristow
Suffragettes Hurl Slugs at Windows in London
London January 31 suffragettes from motor omnibuses fired tendon discs bearing Votes for Women toward houses and shop windows causing little damage. General Flora Drummond expressed frustration as a sympathizer paid her fine and secured release from jail where she planned a hunger strike.
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United Press
London
Flora Drummond
Mission Council to Convene at Willoughby February 14
Huntsville Presbytery Home Mission Council gathers ministers from near Decatur at Willoughby Presbyterian. Dr. Fullerton and Dr. Patterson from St. Louis Dr. Provine of Nashville and Dr. Witherspoon of Birmingham are slated to attend. Rev di P Cotton will be installed as rear pastor with Fullerton delivering the sermon and Westminster church guiding the music.
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Presbyterian Church
Willoughby Presbyterian
Degeatur
Fullerton
Patterson
St. Louis
Provine
Nashville
Witherspoon
Birmingham
di P. Cotton
Wroughby
Westminster Church
Poll Tax Deadline Harshly Urged By County Officials
Citizens are warned of only two days left to pay poll tax to Unie County. Officials emphasize funds fund schools and child welfare, urging immediate payment to secure voting rights and avoid disenfranchisement.
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