Edwards Named to Succeed Skeggs in City Hall
Mayor pro tem P. J. Edwards was named by the City Council to fill the unexpired term of Mayor Henry A. Skeggs who left for Birmingham to assume new duties in federal service. The council also elected J. S. Patterson to replace Captain Edwards as a city official.
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P. J. Edwards
Deca- City Council
Henry A
Birmingham
United States
Skeres
Offeral
Jones
Joh (. Eyster
Police Department
Skeggs
Bank Street
Edwards
German Reporter Walks From New York to San Francisco
Herman Von Baring, a self described Hearst syndicate correspondent, travels on a wager from New York to San Francisco to promote the San Francisco Exposition. He funds his journey by selling magazines and cards while en route.
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Herman von Baring
Thedolph Hearst
Syndh
New York
San Francisco
Francisco
Hib Jong
Amusement Park Planned on City Block by United Amusement
The United Amusement Company of the Decaturs leased a city block at Lée and Ferty Streets near the Court House to create an amusement park. Chautauqua work will start immediately and the park is expected to open to the public around July 1. Advertising will explain the plan and the company’s other ventures.
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United Amusement Company of the
Decaturs
Lée and
Ferty Streets
Court House
Runaway Team Causes Stir on Bank Street
A runaway team on Bank Street created excitement but was halted before causing damage as bystanders watched. No injuries were reported and the incident ended without further incident.
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Bank Street
Good Roads Days Declared in Morgan County Alabama
Morgan County Commissioners order August 13 to 15 1914 set as Good Roads Days urging road overseers to mobilize labor and tools from all subjects to improve public roads. Citizens not on road duty asked to join in with teams baskets and support, with a basket dinner planned for the 16th for the workers.
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Court of County Commissioners
Morgan County
Alabama
Windstorm Violent Impact Hits Decaturs
A heavy wind and rain storm visited the Decaturs at noon yesterday blowing down trees and awnings. A large plate glass in Spielberger's store window was damaged and part of the roof on the Penney Block front at Moulton and Second Avenue was torn loose.
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Decaturs
Spielberger’s
Penney
Moulton and
Second Avenue
Mysterious death of John Reynolds investigated by coroner
The coroner's jury conducts a sweeping inquiry into the death of John Reynolds, a boat hand found near a mile down the aes. The victim, identified by the crew of a boat near Oak Extract on Wednesday night, is linked to a water sighting reported by Will Cowden's foreman.
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John Reynolds
Bartee
Will Cowden
Freman
Empress of Ireland Disaster Under Rigorous Inquiry
Quebec June 1 Evidence mounts that hundreds died in the Empress of Ireland sinking. Survivors allege brutal crew behavior and refusals to aid women and children as lifeboats filled. Captains Kendall and Anderson face inquiry with mutual blame. Morgue lists 24 children in Babies Row while search for more bodies continues at Father’s Point.
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International News Service
Quebec
Empress of Ireland
Canada
Kendall
Empress
Anderson
Storstad
Acci
Father's Point
Chau Tauqua to Open at Same Lee and Ferry Site
Authorized report states the Chau Tauqua will be held on the same Lee and Ferry streets site as last year. Ground space was leased nearly two months ago and the event opens Thursday June 4 near the Court House. no change of location was contemplated.
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Lee and
Ferry Streets
Court House
Automobiles Crash Kills One Hurts Five Near Selma
Selma on June 1 reports Mrs. B. M. Kornelay killed instantly when their car turned over three miles west of town. Mrs. Mamie Kornelay Patillo and Mrs. H. G. Patillo with a baby, and Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Russell seriously hurt. Patillo skull fracture noted. Funeral for Mrs. Kornelay set for five this afternoon.
State v McCarley Compromised by Bond Payment
It is understood the case of State vs. O ilbert RR. McCarley has been compromised by his bondsmen paying $1,500. The report notes the settlement involving the defendant and the sureties.
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o@ilbert RR
McCarley
Suffragette Violence Escalates in England
In Henley England June 1 authorities report another week of suffragette violence beginning with the burning of the historic Wargrave Church, a national monument.
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International News Service
Henley
England
Wargrave Church
Hildreth Honored by Alabama Editorial Association
C J Hildreth editor of the New Decatur Advertiser returns from Birmingham where he was elected president of the Alabama Editorial Association. He has served the association twenty five years since starting the Advertiser and earns a well deserved tribute for uplifting the cause. The meeting place for next year will be announced later.
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C. J. Hildreth
New Decatur
Birmit Bama
Huereth
Wade
Inanugurate Tuesday Special Sales Begin Weekly
A local merchants group inaugurates Tuesday Special Sales at 607 Second Avenue. The event runs each Tuesday with participating shops offering special prices in addition to their regular stock.
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Weber & Block
Second Avenue
Chautauqua ticket subscribers urged to act now
Subscribers for Chautauqua tickets are urged to call at the drug stores or at the McGehee Furniture Co. to secure the number of tickets they have obligated themselves to buy. The initial 1,000 season tickets at $2.00 are nearly exhausted and will rise to $2.50 once taken. Act quickly to secure admission for family.
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Chautauqua
McGehee Furniture Co
Death knell to mediation sounded in Mexico crisis
Washington June 1 high officials say mediation likely dead unless U S envoys pressure Carranza's representatives into talks on par with United States and Huerta. Carranza refuses armistice, mediators and Carranza backers clash, US officials hopeful despite deadlock at Niagara Falls.
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International News Service
Washington
United States
Carranza
Huerta
Bryan
Wilson
Mexico
Niagara Falls
Carrandraists
May Festival at St Ann’s Honors Virgin Mary with New Statue
The May festival at St. Ann’s Catholic Church celebrated a new Virgin statue with a crown ceremony led by Father James D. McDermott. Children’s procession and prayers emphasized Mary’s blessed role and the church’s distinction between worship and adoration.
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St. Anne’s
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
James D. McDermott
St. Ann’s
Mary
Mildred Moebes
Catherine Braun
Teresa Petty
Edw. Singleton
Thomas Terrell
James Singleton
Father. McDermott
Elizabeth
Angel of the Lord
Zacharias
John the Baptist
St. Luke
Dental student wins gold medal in national inlay contest
Newton C. Gunter formerly of Columbus Mississippi now of Denver Colorado won the gold medal for undergraduate gold inlay work. The medal was open to undergraduates from any dental college in the United States and marks a notable achievement for the young man and his supporters.
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Newton C. Gunter
Columbus
Miss
Denver
Dental College
United States
Gumi
Weather forecast for the nation this week
Washington June 1 forecast from the weather bureau says generally fair skies and near normal temperatures across the country. Rainfall will be light and local with the next disturbance arriving in the west Tuesday or Wednesday and moving to the central valleys and eastern states by week’s end.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Wewest
Great Central
Water pressure aids fire crews at Penney Block blaze
Firefighters battled a Penney Block house fire Friday night with strong water pressure aiding their efforts. A local water company praised for its rapid response and reliability as officials assess the incident.
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Penney
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