Madame Davis Charged With Witchcraft in Pittsburg Seance
Davis a 54 year old self styled medium was arrested in Coleman Street seance chamber and jailed by Allegheny police on a witchcraft charge. Neighbors allege nightly charms and eerie chants. witnesses say she leads dogs and cats through the streets with a mystic lantern. She was held over for further court investigation.
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Coleman Street
Allegheny
Madame Davis
Fatis Sory
Oldest Man Dies at Ellis Island Immigrant Station
Dr Cho Choy a Chinese born healer aged around 149 died yesterday at Ellis Island while en route to Canada with eight companions. He claimed birth in 1764 near Manchuria and led the party, denying reports of a shorter life.
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China
Cuba
Ellis
Canada
Havana
Shen Hai Kwan
Manchuria
Choy
Bic Islane
Eleven Die From Heat in Detroit Area in July Heat
Detroit July 1 Eleven deaths from heat and many prostrations were reported in Detroit yesterday. Three adults and eight infants died as temperatures reached 96 officially and 103 in a thermometer in a window. Nearby Grand Rapids reported thirteen deaths and fifty prostrations since Sunday morning amid intense heat across Lower Michigan.
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Gravy Rapids
Michigan
Meeting of Deacons at Westminster Presbylan Church
A business meeting of the deacons will be held tonight after the regular services. The Westminster Presbyterian Church holds the gathering to discuss church affairs and duties.
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Westminster Preslan Church
Postmaster Burleson Sends Over Million in Postal Bonds
Washington reports a check of 1 116 880 transmitted to the United States by Postmaster Burleson for postal savings bonds. This fifth issue shows a 41 900 increase over January 1 and most bonds are in registered form as permanent investments. Kentucky holds 30 540 in bonds for July 1, ranking twelfth, up 3 780 and 14.1 percent year over year.
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Washington
United States
Neval Burleson
Postal Savings
Kentucky
Walk Gives Way and Eleven Boys Drowned in Merrimac
Lawrence Mass July 1 A narrow wooden walk over water to the municipal bathhouse collapsed under a crowd of boys as they waited for the bathhouse keeper to open. About forty boys aged 9 to 15 were present. eleven drowned while others were swept by the swift current near the Merrimac falls.
Three Ribs Broken After Slipping Jack Incident
A portable jack caused an accident leaving three people with broken ribs. Witnesses report the device shifted while lifting a load and toppled, injuring bystanders and prompting a medical response. Investigators will review equipment and safety procedures.
Split Skirt Sends Police Warning in Kentucky Sermon
The Louisville area report notes Chief Lindsey orders arrest of women wearing split skirts after a parish preacher in Toursville cites moral decline. Rev Dr Binney links luxury to decadence, stresses mothers’ role, and criticizes public dress standards amid poverty and calls for restraint.
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Lindsey
W. N. Binney
Broadway Christian Courth
Toursville
Gettysburg Reunion Draws 130000 Veterans In Peaceful Unity
Gettysburg July 1 veterans from both sides gathered for a semi centennial reunion. About 40 000 veterans arrived after regular army officials estimated 15 000 more, uniting blue and gray as they shared meals campfires and memories amid a cooling breeze.
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Last Pig
Vaudeville Preview at Masonic Theatre Opens Week
The Cabaret Comedy Company opened at the Masonic Theatre last night for a week long engagement and drew a large audience. Wallace and Beech, acrobats and contortionists, delivered one of the finest acts seen locally. The bill mixed vaudeville with musical comedy numbers and pleased patrons with its lively variety.
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Masonic Theatre
Wallace and Beech
Decatur City Council to Convene Regular Meeting Tonight
The Decatur City Council will meet in regular session at city hall at 8 o'clock tonight.
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Decatur City Council
City Hall
Decline of Modern Dances and Respect for Women
The author laments the shift from traditional dances like the Virginia reel to modern sensual figures such as the Waltz. He argues these forms dishonor womanhood and erode chivalry, blaming rapid social changes and excessive drinking for moral decline.
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Virginia
Byron Utteed
Byron
Why Not Get the Good Roads Meeting in Id
Interest grows in hosting the next annual Alabama Good Roads Association session. Decatur urges Anniston Russellville and others to step forward for 1914 with Decatur claiming ideal convention facilities hotels and easy rail or water access.
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Alabama Goog Roads Association
Russellville
Birmingham
Anniston
Alabama
Decaturs
Handsome West Town Home Nears Completion
The Graber building on Sixth avenue near Moulton is being converted into a modern residence owned by Attorney C. L. Price. A stone made from Arkansas river is used with oil for durable, elastic floors in porches, kitchen and bathroom. Completion expected around August 15 with Price planning to occupy the home.
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Sixth Avenue
Moulton
C. L.price
Arkansas
Chicago
E. L. Higdon
Birmangham
Price
Officials Swell Fund in State's Strong Box
Montgomery July 1 More than 15000 was added to the State treasury as annual settlements with the state auditor by Tax Collectors Charles B Teasley of Montgomery county and P B Dorlan of Mobile county. Teasley reported 21945 22 state taxes collected in 1912 and Dorlan 697 22 with Mobile county totaling 27h980. Dorlan accompanied by Tax Commissioner Dan J Callaghan met Governor O Neal and the state tax commission in Montgomery.
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Charles B.teasley
Montgomery County
P. B. Dorian
Mobile County
Capitol
Teasley
Dorlan
Mobil
County
Dan J. Callaghan
O'Neal
State Tax Commission
Gulf City
Ad man Carlyle McMahan Shot Near Coats Bend Home
In Gadsden on Sunday night Carlyle McMahan about 26 was called to his door at 10 o clock and shot with a shotgun. The wound in his arm and side bled heavily and doctors fear for his recovery as he is treated at the hospital. No motive or suspects are identified.
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Gadsden
Carlyle McMahan
Coats Bend
Hospital
Arrests on Grand Jury Indictments in Alabama
Deputy Sheriff Harvey Wright placed under arrest this morning on grand jury indictments. John Carroll and Earnest Carriger face whiskey selling charges with $1000 bonds. Max Bennan, G. W. Collier, and Clem Price sell without a license and post $200 bonds. Deputy Leonard McCullough arrested Jim Sykes a Negro on an indictment for using a pool table for things of value, with a $300 bond.
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Harvey Wrigh
John Carroll
Earnest Carriger
Max “Bennan
G. W. Collier
Clem Price
Leonard McCullough
Jim Sykes
Alabama Good Roads Plan Diverts Auto Taxes for Bonds
The Alabama Good Roads Association backs issuing fifty million dollars in state bonds for highways. A proposed amendment would divert auto license taxes to pay interest and create a sinking fund, aiming to fund roads without new direct road taxes, though farmers oppose extra taxes.
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Birmingham
Alabama Good Roads Association
Selma
J. A. Rountree
Programme of Endeavor Union Meeting Tonight
The Christian Endeavor Union will meet on the Willoughby lawn at 8 o clock. The program includes Prelude Hymn Prayer Hymn five minute address by Rev W N Sholl scriptural reading business session Twenty minute address by Rev W N Sholl Hymn and benediction.
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Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Union
Willoughby Lawn
W. N. Sholl
Prisoners in Jail During June Report Filing
Sheriff McCullough reports the number of inmates held in jail during June. The document transfers to the state department at Montgomery. The report indicates figures and notes about custody during the month.
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McCulloughe
Stace Department
Montgomery
Well Known Man Stricken With Paralysis
Edward Walker foreman of the L and N shop tool room suffered a stroke of paralysis Sunday morning while preparing to visit friends in Birmingham. His right side is affected and he has been unconscious. Walker, about 60, has twenty five years with the L and N and lives on Gordon Drive West. He is highly regarded by coworkers and friends whose concern is voiced by the family.
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Edward Walker
Sheriff McCullough Destroys Bottled Beer and Whiskey
Sheriff McCullough today destroyed two and a half barrels of bottled beer and a small amount of whiskey. The liquor was unclaimed and captured in a raid on an upstairs resort on Bank Street several days ago.
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Bank Street
Summer school offered to make up back work for New Decatur Schools
W F Jones superintendent announces summer program at the high school to remove conditions marked in students records. Two teachers, Miss Annie Crane for grades through six and Miss Louise Robinson for seven through high school, will conduct private instruction starting Monday at 8 am if enough pupils enroll. Tuition to be arranged with teachers.
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Annie Crane
Louise Robinson
W. F. Jones
Senate Lobby Probe To Be Reported Tomorrow
Washington July 1 investigation of lobbyists and lobbies by the Senate will deepen Wednesday with a number of prominent Wall Street men as witnesses. Chairman Overall of the special committee said after talks with President Wilson that informal conferences would renew activity now rather than delaying to July 8.
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Senate
Wilson
Martin Mushal
Timore
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