Campaign to raise funds for hospital appeal in Decatur
Volunteers report $6411 raised toward a $10000 goal with four days left. A Monday 7 30 pm meeting at Highland Power is set to finalize plans and boost donations. Organizers urge residents to pledge as much as possible, noting strong turnout and doubled subscripts at last night’s East Decatur event.
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Decatur
Decatur “Highland Power Company
East Deotur
Champion Clark carries Mode Island to solid lead
The report notes Champion Clark dominating Mode Island with a solid performance. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a clear advantage and imminent return.
Senator Kern delays speech and scattered communications
Late wire reports note Senator Kern postpones his speech against Lorimer from Monday to Tuesday. The item also mentions Kansas seeking 30,000 workers to harvest wheat, and a series of violent incidents from Buffalo to San Francisco amid a gambler’s war. Former judge F McNutt joins McNamaras' defense, and Mary Bartolin becomes Assistant Judge of the Chicago Juvenile Court, first woman in Illinois to hold a major judicial post. The Akron dirigible incident follows, with Vaniman planning future attempts. State Department sees a looming decisive battle in Mexico as GOP contests grow. Roosevelt’s side leads with 181 filings in 217 total contests.
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Mise Mary Bartolin
Chicago
Ilhools
Democrats Move Tariff Revision Bill For Reconsideration
The House Ways and Means Committee plans to resubmit the tariff revision bill. It includes reductions of 30 to 60 percent and aims to restart action this year. The move dampens momentum ahead of national conventions.
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United Press
Washington
House Bioge and Means Committee
Ch Underwood
Mwe Odecinion
Arrester for Speeding BD Mainard Arrested in Court
BD Mainard was arrested on a speeding charge and appeared in police court after a motorbike incident. Local officials described the event as a routine traffic case with immediate court appearance.
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JS Mainard
Aero Taylor
Local Weather Forecast Shows Showers Tonight
A local forecast calls for showers tonight with cooler conditions on Sunday. The outlook notes a noticeably cooler feel in northern portions of the area.
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Io North
Portion
Decaturs Daily challenges rivals to prove circulation claim
The Decaturs Daily asserts the largest bona fide circulation in Morgan County and offers to show its books to any rival paper. It promises a $26 charitable donation if unable to prove the claim within five days, inviting local business judgment on the dispute.
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Decaturs
Morgan County
Monster Union Memorial Day Services Planned For Tomorrow
Fraternal orders arrange monster memorial parade and cemetery services. Members meet to finalize details. procession forms at Knights of Pythias Hall and proceeds to City Cemetery for a 4 o clock exorcism? saluting graves. Congressman Hobson to speak. Captain Horton leads guards and firing squad.
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Richmond Pearson Hobson
Atlanta
R. C. Horton
Alabama National Guard
Ellis
Knights of Odd Fellows
Una
Lahore
Mirch
Theocibtaim
N. Bholl
Q.vnrtette
Melvin Hutson
Peeeente Richwen
Transfers Property Title for Water Company Mortgage
A mortgage for 300000 dollars is filed by Decatur Water Supply Company. The company seeks to extend its lines and improve facilities. All properties and franchises are transferred to Guaranty Trust Company of New York as Trustee. Bonds issued to repay borrowings run from 1 to 300 with value 1 each, maturing in 1927.
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Deca
Geek
Decatur Water Company
The
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Decatur Water Supply Company
Negro Women in Razor Attack in City Street
Jennie Russel and Ann Arsett, both described as dusky, argued Thursday night and Jennie struck, drawing a knife but police restrained them. The Arnett woman filed a complaint charging Jennie with assault, with a preliminary hearing set for this afternoon before Justice Perris.
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Ann Arsett
Jennie
Hideo
Arnett
Justice of Peace
Perris
Children’s Day Service at the Den Methodist Church
A Children’s Day service is announced for tomorrow at 11 o’clock at the Den Methodist Church. The event invites families to attend and participate in the morning program.
Harriman implicated in Darrow jury bribery trial
Los Angeles June 1 Job Harriman a former Socialist vice presidential candidate and ex mayoral hopeful on the Socialist ticket testified at Clarence Darrow's jury bribery trial. He said he gave Darrow the bribe money and described a proposed payoff arrangement including $5000 and $3000 for family care as part of the deal.
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Darrow
Bert H. Franklin
Job Harriman
Ota Por
Couraite
Lockwood
Hy Ieger
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John 8Are
Frank Sputh
the. Oes
Sivedey
Franklin
McNamara
Decoration Day Observances Set for Decatur
Tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 o clock grave decorations will be held for Federal soldiers buried in City Cemetery with services at 2 30. Dr J W Newman will speak at First Methodist Church at 11. Daughters of the Confederacy meet then march to the church.
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J. D. Gwaltney
Dr. Newman
A. M
J. W. Newman
First Methodist Church
Decatur
D. D. ‘McGehee
Lafayette Street
Gettysburg Address Reprint From 1863 For Tomorrow’s Exercises
A republic heart of liberty is honored in a full reprint of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. The speech celebrates sacrifice and urges continued dedication to a nation conceived in equality and governed by the people.
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Ander
God
Banker James H Fitts Dies At Tuscaloosa
James H Fitts president of the City National Bank died at his Tuscaloosa home Friday morning after three years of ill health. Born in 1831 he was a prominent Alabama banker and former lawyer who helped rebuild the state university and secured a 5000 loan from J Pierpont Morgan for educational funds. He opposed secession and contributed to church work.
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The
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Tts
Oliver Fitts
Alabama
Warren County
North Carolina
Warrior River
University of Alabama
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Wood
Suptemae
J. Pierpont Morgan
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Werden Yi Cehureh
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Frenchmen Duel By Foot Rage In Bo Boulogne Race
Paris June 1. Messieurs Henri Desgrange and Jules Gentil chose a running duel over a weapon duel. Desgrange editor of a sport newspaper and Gentil manager of a bicycle firm agreed to a best two of three race around Boulogne. The match followed the challenge after a duel seemed inevitable.
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Messieurs
Henri Desgrange
Jules Gentil
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Bo Boulogne
Robert Lipscomb Fined On Assault Charge In City Case
Robert Lipscomb was fined six dollars in costs by the mayor this morning on a charge of assault against Mr. Bhermag proprietor of the American Hotel. The trial details indicate prior lapses and a disputed incident at the hotel.
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Bhermag
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