325 Citizens Sign Petition to Rename City of New Deca
About 325 residents signed petitions to the city council seeking an election to change the city name. The city hall released lists of signers for three petitions, with a fourth still under preparation, showing numerous individuals such as F. Vassault and J. Thompson among many others.
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New Decatur
J. W. Orr
J. W. McNair
W. M. Chenault
C. M. Wells
W. W. Ridgeway
George Norwood
J. D. Thomas
Walter Durham
Jerry Tarpey
George Webb
C. FE. Daniel
R. B. White
John I. Dwyer
A. T. Hanson
Chas, Lee
H. Hunter
F. M. Johnson
J. W. Couch
W. T. Taylor
W. H. Lorber
J. B. Summers
KE. M. Long
J. W.frahn
W. W. Rool
W. J. Cowart
S. L. Grayson
W. A. Rickles
B. B. Nelson
W. E. Curtis
Germans Shell Verdun Defense and Somme Front
Berlin reports British recaptured Contal Maison on the Somme front. On the eastern front Gen. Jon Bothmer’s forces pushed back Russians at Olesza, taking 400 prisoners. Paris says Germans bomb Fort Souville and nearby works east of the Meuse in a Verdun push aimed at dislodging French on the Somme front. There were infantry actions near the Somme region overnight.
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International News Service
Berlin
Contal Maison
Somme
German War Office
Jon Bothmer
Olesza
Paris
Meuse
Fort Souville
Verdun
Chenois Woods
Laufee
Artillery Duels Reported on Somme Front
London reports only heavy artillery duels on the Somme front with no material change in positions overnight according to the official war office statement.
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London
Somme
War Office
Deutschland Set to Sail as Submarine Departures Urged
Baltimore July 13 reports say plans were afoot to rapidly load the Deutschland and slip her out for Germany. Unloading finished. Count von Bernstorff to visit Captain Koenig. Major Preston hosts dinner for Koenig and officers as indications mount for an early departure from the Deutschland's pier.
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Germany
Count von Bernster
Paul Koenig
Preston
Koenig
New Hope Gurley Team Tasted Defeat In 2-0 Madison Win
Madison Alabama, July 13. The Madison baseball team defeated a New Hope and Gurley combination 2 to 0. Wikle pitched well with 17 strikeouts, Graham made key plays, and Riddle provided the offense with a two run hit. Visitors Woody and Tabor pitched. Woodall caught.
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Madison
Ala
New Hope
Gurley
Wikle
Graham
Riddle
Woody
Tabor
Woodall
Ricle
Funeral Benefit Meeting for Council No 1 Tonight
The public is invited to attend a meeting of Funeral Benefit association council No 1 this evening at 8 o clock in the hall above Hardage Bros store on Second Avenue.
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Council No. 1
Hardage Bros
Second Avenue
Gets It corn treatment praised as quick relief
An ad extols Gets It for corns and calluses with claims of rapid pain relief and easy removal. It touts affordability at 25 cents, cites KE, Lawrence & Co. of Chicago and Dillehay Bros as distributors, and mentions a New Decatur sale location.
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Ke, Lawrence & Co
Chicago
New Decatur
Dillehay Bros
Secretary Bakers Coming Doubtful For Decatur Lawyers
The Tennessee river water may force changes to the Friday tig dance at the Colonial club and Saturday barbecue for visiting lawyers. Chas Eyster leads arrangements with a planned use of automobiles from local Decatur owners bearing paper pennants for visitors.
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Virgil Bouldin
Thos
Fraser
Colonial Club
Chas
Eyster
Swan Lake
Tennessee
Decaturs
Alabama Retail Hardware Association
Dupont Mill Wrecked and Three Killed
An explosion at the Ballsite mill of the Du Pont powder works in Haskell New Jersey killed at least three people and injured fifteen. Two buildings were destroyed and the blast was so powerful that men two miles away were thrown from their chairs.
May F Woods to Present Christ Among the Lilies Tapestry
Mrs May F Woods a leading Portland artist unveils a new tapestry Christ Among the Lilies for St Ann Church New Decatur Alabama to be dedicated late this month. The companion piece to her 1915 Madonna of the Lilies memorial for Major Charles Bassett's wife was painted with a misty light effect and lily blossoms to frame the ethereal Christ.
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Church of St. Ann
New Decatur
Alabama
May F., Woods
Portland
Christ
St. Ann's Church
Steamer Ramos and Crew Believed Lost
Key West reports two steamer Ramos and its crew of 15 are believed lost after failed wireless contact attempts by nearby ships. No further details available.
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International News Service
Key West
Ramos
Meeting night changed for Hermione Lodge No. 16 K of P
Hermione Lodge No. 16 K of P shifts meeting from Mondays to Fridays starting in July. K Gode, K of R, and officers announce the new schedule.
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Hermione Lodge
K. of P
Y M C A and Athens Benefit Game Postponed Then Rescheduled
The Y M C A versus Athens benefit game for this afternoon was rained out. A new date is set for Saturday on the local lot if the weather cooperates, with tomorrow's game still on at Athens. Cy Graham, vocalist and hurler, is signed for the remainder of the season, an old favorite who starred against Nashville Southern leaguers last year.
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Athens
Graham
Nashville Southern Leaguers
Infant dies from acute indigestion in Sherman Street
Seven week old Helen Elizabeth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lanier, died last night after a sudden attack of acute indigestion on Sherman street near Eighth avenue. Funeral arrangements not made. interment set for tomorrow at Florence. She fell ill yesterday and was diagnosed with acute indigestion.
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Helen Elizabeth
Marriage Licenses Reported In Local Notices
Thos G Rainey wed Miss Anna Long Walter Battles married Miss Partha L Fike Lonnie O Suggs wed Miss Lyda P Morris Henry Rutledge to Mary Martin Tom Fenney to Callie Mc Gregor
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Thos. G. Rainey
Anna Long
Walter Battles
Partha L
Lonnie O. Suggs
Lyda P
Henry Rutledge
Mary Martin
Tom Fenney
Callie McGregor
Warship Withdrawn From Mexican Waters
Washington reports the navy department follows state department guidance to begin a gradual withdrawal of ships now in Mexican waters amid ongoing negotiations with Mexico.
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Mexican Waters
Mexican
The Daily Business and Professional Cards
A compact notice announcing printed or engraved business and professional cards published by The Daily for individuals and firms seeking calling card services.
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the Daily
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