Decatur Council Delays Street Improvement Ordinances
The Decatur Council postponed action on ordinances to improve Line Gain Walnut and Oak streets after protest from property owners represented by Attorney Wert. The June officers' reports were read and a August 12 election was set to decide if a 3-10-90 special tax for city bonds should be redirected to public schools.
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Decatur
Line
Gain
Walnut
Oak Streets
T. Wert
Banks Pay Up Interest On Federal Deposits
Washington july 2 national banks will receive about 3790000 in interest on government deposits for one month at 2 percent per annum The order effective june 1 makes interest payable july 1 and january 1 each year The government expects to earn more than a million dollars annually from this policy.
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Washington
United States Treasury
Poston Introduces Articulated Street Cars
The article describes the introduction of articulated street cars in Toston. A single sixty foot vehicle links two twenty foot cars with an intermediate section, creating a step free exterior and center conductor station. Push buttons control bells, heaters supply 500 watt power, and boarding is centered while exits are at the forward vestibule.
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Toston
Motorcyclists Pass Through on Bikes from Chicago
Mr and Mrs A Perry of Chicago rode through the district this morning on motorcycles. The pair traveled by air pace route as part of their journey.
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Perry
Chicago
Princess Discontinues Suit Against Haggin
New York July 2 The Princess Lwom Pparlaghy who painted many noted portraits has filed notice of discontinuance in a $25 000 suit against James B Haggin Kentucky horseman for selling his portrait in oil The case was settled to the Princess satisfaction and she ordered her attorney to discontinue The Haggin party stated he was willing to pay $10 000 for the painting
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New York
Lwom
Haggin
Little Boy Dies From Rattle Snake Bite Near Centreville
Centreville Alabama July report states three year old Lowery Clifton died after being bitten by a rattlesnake at his mother’s home in River Bend eight miles NW of Centreville. He died at 2 am after intense suffering as the neighborhood mourns the first deadly snake bite in Bibb County in many years.
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Centreville
Lowery Clifton
Pearl Lowery Clifton
River Bend
Bibb County
Suffragettes Seek Women as Election Officials
In Chicago on July 2, twenty five members of the Woman's Democratic League filed a petition with County Judge Owens asking whether women voters can serve as election judges and clerks. The request was taken under advisement as the league also forms a county central committee to nominate women for such posts if approved.
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Picago
Woman's Democratic League
Owens
League
Womn
Star Theatre Ventilation Upgraded For Cooler Air
The Star Theatre undergoes a full ventilation overhaul to improve cooling. The existing air system is being replaced to reduce heat and add new fans placed for better air flow.
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Ste
Cotton Report 1912 U.S. crop details released
Washington July 2. A forthcoming Bureau of Census bulletin presents 1912 U.S. cotton output by class and weight. Total crop about 14.31 million bales, down 11.9 percent from 1911 but up from 1910 and earlier. Sea island and linters show small shares and gains in linters. Estimated 1912 cotton seed output around 6.1 million tons with oil mills taking about 75 percent. Value of the 1912 crop placed near $921 million, up 7 percent from 1911.
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Washington
United States
Director Durand
Bureau of Census
Department of Commerce
Willian M. Stuart
Mnufacturers
H. J. Zimmerman
Sea Island
Cen- Sug Bureau
South Sauclina
Agiz
Eest
New’ Orleans
Caroline
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Texas
Alderman Praises Southern Asphalt Bid For Street Work
In a talk with a New Decatur council member the alderman explained the street contract award to the Southern Asphalt and Construction Co. of Birmingham. He cited better asphalt, proven street-building expertise, and similar bid prices to justify selecting the Southern firm over others. He noted four bidders were eliminated for small scope, not meeting specs, or asking too much. The decision favored quality and experience.
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New Decatur Council
Southern Asphalt and Construction Co
Birmingham
Bermuda
California
Acme
W. M. Leftwich
Southern
Decatur
Florence Normal Student Drowns in Tennessee River
Bunyi Hodges a 22 year old pupil at the State Normal School drowned yesterday afternoon while swimming with friends in Florence. The body was recovered after being in the water over an hour. Hodges remained in Florence after term end for the summer course. His body will be shipped to Woodville for burial.
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Florence
Bunyi
Hodges
State Normal School
Woodville
Secret Service Nabs Alleged Forg er In Arkansas Stunt
Washington reports arrest of Arthur Stephens alias Walter Kent Hinds at Stuttgart Arkansas on a forged navy paymaster voucher scheme. He is bound for Little Rock for hearing after being accused of passing forged paymaster checks in Galva Illinois while claiming to be a United States recruiting officer and distributing recruitment posters. Treasury detected the forgeries.
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Washington
Secret Service
Navy
Arthur Stephens
Asing
Walter Kent Hinds
Stuttgart
Ark
Little Rock
Galva
United States
Henderson County Opens Polls for Women Voters in Primary
Henderson Kentucky July 2 County Attorney McClal directs separate ballots for women voters in the primary for County School Superintendent. County Clerk Suge plans to set up the polls unless a mandamus blocks the measure.
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Henderson
McClal
Suge
Nix Wanted for Burglary and 3 Gauges at Madison
James Nix, wanted here for burglary, was caught at Madison yesterday by the police there. Deputy Sheriff Wright went this morning to bring the prisoner here.
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James Nix
Madison
Sheriff Wright
All Night Fare Keeps Sleepy Passenger Cool in Indy
An Indianapolis owl car conductor recounted a passenger who paid for an all night ride and slept through the hot night. The man requested not to be woken until they started toward the barn as dawn approached.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Fourth of July Show Windows Adorn Local Stores
Merchants on Bank Street and Second Avenue decorate shop windows with flags ribbons and bunting as the Fourth of July approaches creating a festive storefront display.
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Bank Street
Second Avenue
Street Paving Contracts and Bid Discrepancies Noted
Observations on bids for Grant, Moulton and Decatur street paving cite a $165,000 award to Southern Asphalt and Construction Co of Birmingham, Alabama, with concerns over specification quality and higher competing cash bids. Comparisons cover Lafayette street in Decatur, New Decatur bids, and use of Topeka specifications versus Bitulithic methods, highlighting potential taxpayer cost implications.
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Grant
Moulton
Southern Asphalt and Construction Company
Birmingham
Ala
Lafayette Street
Decatur
New Decatur
W. M. Leftwich Company
Nashville
Moulton Street
Leftwich
Leftwich Company
Southern Bitulithic Company
Hng
Bitulithic Company
City
The
Southern Paving Company
Chattanooga
Tenn
South
Second Avenue
Topeka
Southern Asphalt & Construction Company
Huntsville
American Hotel Reopens After Sheriff Action
Sheriff McCullough closed the American hotel following a grand jury ruling. Investigators found the main hotel and the room leasee differed, allowing a reopening on a clean basis. A paddle table and numerous empty bottles were found in a back room leading to a cistern, which will be closed.
School Improvement Association Plans July Ice Cream Supper
An afternoon meeting at Ms. W. Todd’s Sherman Street home resolved to host an ice cream supper on July 10. The event aims to benefit local children and attract broad community support.
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School Improvement Association
Ms. W. &. Todd
Sherman Street
Alabama Power Officials Visit for Proposed Steam Plant
Chief Engineer Yates and Electrical Engineer Mitchell of the Alabama Power Company met with local business leaders yesterday in the afternoon conference. They discussed locating the proposed steam plant here and promised their good offices in the effort before departing for Huntsville.
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Yates
Mitchell
Alabama Power Company
Huntsville
Businss
Prof Lile 10 Speaks on July Fourth for Farmers
Prof Henry Lile of Trinity will address farmers on Modern Methods of Agriculture at Oakland Park on July 4 at 3 o clock. Everyone interested is cordially invited to attend.
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Henry Lile
Trinity
Oakland Park
White Way to Glow on the Fourth Night
The Second avenue white way will shine for business on the Fourth. Final wiring and globe placement are underway and the glowing street will flood the avenue with mellow light that night, promising a steady stream of customers each evening.
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White Way
No July Pensions Announced Due to Funds Shortage
There will be no distribution of Confederate pensions for the July quarter because funds are unavailable. Officials state no payments will be issued this period.
City bids show three firms top selection for pavement project
The text lists low bid totals from Southern Paving Co 138000 Leftwich Co 148000 and So Asphalt Co 9187000 with notes that discounts on bonds engineering and incidental costs are extra. Engineering expenses estimated 4 1 2 percent over 18 months with salary and miscellaneous items. The city may cover costs from general funds with further verification by COOK.
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Southern Paving Co
Leftwich @ Co
Asphalt & Con. Co
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Decatur Council
Poston
Star Theatre
U.S
Alderman
Elorenge Normal
Tennessee
Henderson County
Nix
Cay
Lile 10
B. Cook
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