Name Change Debate Leads New Decatur Vote Plan
New Decatur City Council introduced an ordinance for a September special election to decide if the city name should become Cafitoh or Morgan City. Citizens proposed Roseland and Morgan as alternatives while discussions on street paving assessments and a $30,000 sidewalk bond continued.
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City of
New Decatur
Moulton Street
Charles Eyster
C. T. Sewell
E. H. Allison
Roseland
Samuel Spielberger
Morgan
Hildreth
Canton
Morgan City
Walcott
Postal Department
Charles Bassett
Council
Finance Committee
Bloodworth
Sidney Spitzer Co
Public Property Committee
Citiens
Nelms case clue ties sister to San Francisco trip
A round trip ticket bought June 22 is linked to Eloise Nelms, suggesting Beatrice Nelms who arrived with her sister never left New Orleans alive. Authorities plan river and lake searches for a body as the Nelms case develops.
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International News Service
New Orleans
Nelms
San Francisco
Eloise Nelms
Beatrice Nelms
Cotton Report Shows June 445,536 Bales
Government report states cotton in June excluding consumed litters totals 445,536 bales, up from 441,157 in 1913. Indirect warehouse holdings June 30 reach 1,785,134 bales, versus 1,812,830 last year, reflecting market storage levels.
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International News Service
Washington
Government Today
Summer School Enrollment At High School
Wm J Baird principal calls all potential attendees to enroll Friday morning July 17 at the High School for a six week term starting July 27. Tuition for high school students is 8 for one subject or 1 for each additional. grammar grades 2 50 for one subject and 1 for each extra.
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Wm. J. Baird
Second Ward
Baird
Macabees Elect Officers For Six Months
At a recent Macabees meeting the following officers were elected for the ensuing six months. Sir Kt. Past Com W G McKpin Sir Kt. Com T E Harvey Sir Kt. Lieut Com A R Worley Sir Kt. Chaplain R Thornhill Sir Kt. Physician Wm Crow Sir Kt. Sergeant G M Sir Kt. Master at Arms D Cy Jones Sir Kt. 1st M of G D C Ramsey Sir Kt. 24 M of G M Sanford Sir Kt. Sentinel Rarl me Bir Kt Picket L N Black
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Macabees
D. C. Ramsey
M. Sanford
Sentinel
Picket
L. N. Black
Pathetic Memphis Abduction Case Nets Arrest Near Decatur
Henry Stewart was arrested by the New Decatur police at a house near the rolling stock on a charge tied to a claimed serious offense. Mrs. G W Walters of Memphis and her daughter Elizabeth were with him, with Walters identifying Stewart as her husband’s rival and aiding a planned return to Memphis. Police say Mrs Walters cooperated, and George Walters planned to bring his wife and child home with funds from Chief Davidson.
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Henry Stewart
New Decatur
Stewart
G. W. Walters
Memphis
Elizabeth Walters
Decaturs
Brick Yard
Stewartson
Walters
George Walters
Mexican Capital in Terror Amid Federal Withdrawal
Mexico City reports panic as Constitutionalists push toward the capital. General Obregon heads from Guadalajara to crush remaining opposition. Both Mexicans and foreigners seek special trains out as Guadalarra is evacuated.
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International News Service
Mexico City
Huerta Not Fleeing Mexico Despite Reports
Washington reports General Huerta remains in Mexico City as the Espanye sails without him. Passengers include former foreign ministers Mohen¢ and Ruitz, ex-minister Aldopho Lama, and Huerta’s nephew Joacquin Maas who led Mexican troops at Vera Cruz. The Brazilian minister informed the state department Huerta planned to quit the capital.
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International News Service
Washington
Huerta
Mexico
Funstot
Vera Cruz
Espanye
Senors Mohen
Ruitz
Aldopho Lama
Joacquin Maas
State Department
United States
Guaymas Evacuated as Constitutionalists Reach City
Washington reports Guaymas was evacuated by the Federal garrison per Admiral Heard. The Constitutionalists immediately occupied the city following the evacuation.
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International News Service
Washington
Guaymas
Heard
Naval Department
Young Peoples Missionary Society Meets at Central Methodist
The Young Peoples Missionary Society will meet tomorrow afternoon at 4 30 p m. at the Central Methodist church to discuss their program and activities.
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Young Peoples’ Missionary Society
Central Methodist Church
Practice Should Be Stopped In Decatur Hoses Spraying Sidewalks
Citizens in Decatur complain about negligent hose use at night spraying sidewalks and pedestrians. Residents in prominent areas admit hose direction toward walks and urge careful water control to avoid soaking passersby.
Atlanta Offers Two Million for University Location
Atlanta interests bid to host the new Methodist university offering 2,000,000 plus 300,000 in cash and property. A five member committee weighs the southern cities bids including Birmingham Henderson North Carolina Columbia and Atlanta. A recommendation is expected tomorrow as the commission considers the inducement packages.
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International News Service
Atlanta
Methodist Conference
New Methodist University
Birmingham
Henderson
N. C
Coumbia
S. C
Campaigning for Law Enforcement After Sheriff’s Son Arrest
Morgan county sheriff vows a sweeping crackdown on lawlessness after his son Lile McCulloch, former deputy, was arrested in a whisky shop raid. He announces immediate enforcement actions and warns suspects to seek work or face vagrancy charges.
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Lile McCulloch
McCulloch
Morgan County
Bond
McCullath
Big Convention of Elks in Session Today
Denver July 14 The jubilee Elks convention with over 2,000 attendees opens its business day focusing on electing officers and selecting next year’s meeting site. Strong bids come from San Francisco area Atlantic City and Salt Lake City while California official Reymond Benjamin advocates for a new grand esteemed knight title.
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Denver
Atlantic City
Salt Lake City
Mt Lesson Resumes Activity With Black and White Smoke
Redding reports Mt Lesson has returned to activity after a week of inactivity. A strange black and white plume of steam rose from the crater, ascending about three quarters of a mile.
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International News Service
Redding
Mt. Lesson
Chicago Surgeon Reports a Miraculous Recovery
Arthur Morrow a Chicago dentist fell down stairs Sunday became paralyzed with no life signs except circulation. He regained consciousness yesterday unable to speak or move except left arm. He raised his fist under his chin and jolted his head back. Paralysis left him and he resumed work today.
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International News Service
Chicago
Arthur Morrow
House Agrees on Adjournment for District Work
Majority Leader Underwood and Minority Leader Mann reach a gentlemen's accord to adjourn the House in phases. After passing the annual supply bills the House will recess for three days so members can return to their districts and address local issues while the Senate handles trust bills.
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International News Service
Washington
Underwood
Leer Mann
House
Senate
Death of H. H. Bechtel in Cincinnati
News of H. H. Bechtel death in Cincinnati after months of illness. Bechtel served as vice president of the American Oak Leather Co. plant operated locally and managed by Hy. B. Beard, nephew, recalls Bechtel as a man of high character with many friends from years of Decatur business visits.
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H. H. Bechtel
Cincinnati
American Oak Leather Co
B. Beard
Bechtel
Betchel
Decaturs
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