United States Ready to Extend Nicaragua Plan
President Wilson approves Secretary Bryan's plan for a protectorate over Nicaragua and invites Central American nations to apply for similar treaties. He says the Bryan treaty reflects friendship and aid, not a general policy, and keeps Monroe Doctrine aims to protect citizens and interests. Senator Lodge voices support, stressing safeguarding order and noninterference in the Americas.
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Centrala
Eitherduras
Salvador
Bryan
Honduras
United States
Nicaragua
Senate
Wilson
Lodge
Committee On Foreign Relations
Caribbean Sea
Cuba
Roosevelt
Santo Domingo
Woman Dies By Suicide At Husband's Grave
In Louisville Kentucky a 32 year old woman Oliva Hemphill committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid at Cave Hill cemetery where she stood by the grave of her husband Roscoe Hemphill who had died two years earlier. Neighbors say she often spoke of the broken heart that would drive her to join him and she was a member of the Eastern Star. Her husband had been a Louisville and Nashville Railroad clerk.
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Louieville
Roscoe Hemphill
Oliva
Hemphill
Cave Hill Cemetery
Order of Eastern Star
Loulaville & Nashville
Johnston Mane Heads Huntsville Schools After Resignation
Huntsville July 24 The Board of Education accepted the resignation of R B Sessions longtime superintendent. R C Johnson was elected to fill the vacancy while other teachers await election Johnson formerly led New Decatur High School and is known in the community. his wife is also well regarded.
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Johnson
New
Decatur High Sativol
Doctor Declares Electing Lights Causes Baldness
Montgomery July 24 A Montgomery physician warns men under electric lights to adjust setups to avoid hair loss. He says incandescent lamps emit weakened X rays that continuously hit the scalp and damage hair follicles over time.
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Montgomery
Court Grants 108 Divorces in Six Months
Birmingham report shows the court clerk's records for the first half of the year list 108 divorces granted. Indications suggest 1912 totals may reach around two hundred, with at least that many anticipated for the year.
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Qham
Birmingham
Cerrcult
Visiting Old Home Bowden Returns to Visit Old Tuscaloosa Friends
Mr. G C Bowden once manager of the Telephone Exchange and now living in Decatur visits his father in law Mr B B Cooper. He has risen to become manager of the Decatur and New Decatur office and district manager for the eastern region beyond Tupelo Mississippi to Chattanooga. Tuscaloosa friends extend a warm welcome to him in West Alabama Breese.
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G C. Bowden
Telephone Exchange
Decatur
B. B. Cooper
New Decatur
Tupelo
Mise
Chattanooga
Tuscaloosa
West Alabama Breése
Burch Named General Manager at Hitt Lumber Co
William H. Burch of Philadelphia succeeds F. R. Seeley as general manager of the H. H. Hitt Lumber Co. at the firm’s Philadelphia offices. Seeley resigns to pursue other business plans. Under Seeley, the company grew from one to four mills and from 150 to 750 workers. The plant now processes about 30 million feet of lumber annually, up from 8 million. Burch brings extensive lumber experience, including time with B E P Burton Lumber Co. in Charleston South Carolina, and will reside in the city to lead operations.
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BE. P. Burton Lumber Co
Charleston
H. H. Hitt Ludiber Co
Seeley
Hitt
Alabama
H. H. Hit Lumber Co
Gas Main Lowering Ahead on Moulton Street
The Decatur Light Power and Fuel Company expects to finish lowering gas mains on Moulton Street by Saturday according to Mr C J Curry. Work has progressed steadily and Grant Street or Fourth Avenue will be next with less work needed for that street due to fewer mains.
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Decatur Light, Power and Fuel Company
Moulton Street
C. J. Curry
Grant Street
Fourth Avenue
Buttrey to Visit New York for Latest Fashion Fabrics
J A Buttrey will depart for New York early in August to scout the newest fashions and fabrics for his trade. The trip will benefit local women by keeping them updated on styles, and patrons are urged to support Buttrey after his most successful season.
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J. A. Buttrey
New York
Buttrey
Beason
Georgia Senate Passes Webb Act Enforcement Bill
After two hours of debate the Georgia Senate approved a Webb Act enforcement bill by a 36 to 3 vote. The measure sets burdens of proof on carriers for shipments over three gallons and on the state for shipments under three gallons, and now moves to the House.
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Webb
Georgia
Atlanta
Georgia Senate
Southern Express Go Under Scrutiny Over Liquor Deliveries
The Southern Express Company faces possible charter forfeiture after a court injunction targets liquor deliveries in Decatur. Officials fear shipments in citizens names were used to aid bootleggers, with the local agent risking jail for five days if violations continue. The injunction halts further deliveries as authorities monitor the delicate situation.
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Southern Express Company
Pankhurst Arrests Mark York Meeting Clash
London reports a riotous scene as Mrs Pankhurst appeared at a Women's Social and Political Union meeting amid police surrounds. A scuffle broke out with detectives and several supporters were seized before she fled in a taxi to Holloway. Sylvia Pankhurst also reappeared at Bromley town hall amid male supporters and police clashes.
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London
Pavilion
Pankhurst
Holloway
Misa Kenney
Sylvia Pankhurst
Bromley Town Hall
Honest Men Behind Clean Racing Reform in Trotting
The article recalls drivers Budd Déble and Ed Geers as epitomes of honesty in trotting. It recounts a past era of race fixing and gambling on the Grand Circuit, noting Ed Geers as a leading figure in the modern shift to integrity, with a Cleveland 1800 race example involving Adonis and Hal Pointer.
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Budd Déble
Ed. Geers
Tennessee
California
Bis
Ed. Georg
Cleveland
Adonis
Pacific Coast
Hal Pointer
Alabama faces treasury deficit of three hundred fifty thousand
Montgomery reports an official deficit of about 350 000 in the Alabama treasury with warrants totaling around 400 000 and only 48 000 cash on hand. Officials warn the shortfall will grow until late fall or winter tax receipts arrive and big October expenditures loom.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Commonwealth
O'Neal
Railroads and workers fail to reach arbitration agreement
Federal mediators report eastern railroads and 80 000 trainmen and conductors remain divided after concessions. Roads withdraw demands to arbitrate all eight grievances, while workers insist on arbitration only after wage talks. mediators hope for a settlement in a few days with joint talks possible.
Wert and Price Endure Rough Ride Home
Messrs Wert and Price return from Moulton on business. On the way back the horse pulling Wert died several miles outside Decatur, but a friend arrived with another horse and the drive continued.
Decatur Navigation to Launch New Langston Boat
The Decatur Navigation Co known as The Hitt Line will within ten days place the rebuilt Almand renamed Langston into service on the Tennessee River. The company, which has barred carrying spirits since its founding, aims to boost passenger service and support local river development with patronage and moral support for its boats.
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Decatur Navigation Co
Hitt
Rive
Jasper
Tenness River
Inspector Reviews Local Auto Fire Truck Visit
Mr. Hyde of Nashville, representing American LaFrance, inspected the Decatur automobile fire truck yesterday. The machine is checked every few months to ensure it remains in proper condition.
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Hyde
Nashville
Decaturs
Catur
Theerican LaFrance Company
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Dorse
Cen
Tral America
A. C. Johnston Mane
Huntsville Schools
W. A Burgh
Hitt Lumber CO
F. R. Seeley
William H. Burch
Philadelphia
Ager
H. H. Hitt Lumber
Pany
Mr. Seeley
Mr. Burch
Standy
Carolina
Caturs
The
Southern Express
Bobbies
Edgeerd
Nashville Democrat
Nérsés
Overland Park
Denver
Rae
John Purifoy
Convict Department
Insurance Department
Treasury
Heagh
Messrs. Wert
Price
T. Wert
C. L. Price
Moulton
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