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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
2
Withdrawal Under Pressure Not The American Way
A column critiques Venustiano Carranza’s note demanding U S withdrawal from Mexico. It accuses Carranza of weak leadership and portrays his stance as a coercive power move while defending U S military presence and criticizing Mexican governance. It frames U S punitive actions as altruistic and warns against appeasement of Carranza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
V. Carranza
Wilson
Pancho
Carranza
Villé
Abe Ashel Gadee
America
Mexico
Practical Minister Rev Baker Affects Huntsville City Affairs
Rev J. Baker of First Baptist church in Huntsville gains attention for visiting the police station at the mayor’s invite and advising on juvenile reform. He urged sending a petty offender to a reformatory for education and discipline, demonstrating practical gospel-driven civic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
8. J. Baker
First Baptist Church
Birmingham Protests Tax Rise Stirring Public Upset
A Birmingham protest erupts over a tax increase with locals voicing frustration at government decisions. The scene centers on a loud opposition showing potential political tension.
Wat Girard liquor seems condemned without sampling
A fragment notes that Wat Girard liquor appears condemned without tasting. No further details on authority, date, or outcome are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wat Girard
Dynamiting and Night Riders Hurt Kentucky Real Estate
The article condemns dynamiting and vandalism by night riders in Kentucky and nearby areas. It warns of inflated inspection costs and delayed eradication efforts, noting Morgan county's lawfulness and urging farmers to stop vandalism to protect property values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Reel Foot Lake
Breathitt County
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Purdue College to Grow Beets in New Program
An announcement states Purdue College will grow beets, while noting that many higher institutions have produced so called dead beats over the years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue College
Harding speech calls South to industrial progress
In a Tuscaloosa address, W P G Harding urged the South to move beyond traditions and pursue stronger industrial development and modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. G. Harding
Tuscaloosa
South
Kansas City man blames overzealous attempt on Colevelt
A Kansas City man reflects on a botched attempt to assassinate Colevelt and questions why the Colonel did not speak his fate into death. He cites overzealous action and ponders the Colonel’s fate as a lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Colevelt
Chaplin Refused Life Insurance Claim Sparks Debate
The report claims Charlie Chaplin has been refused life insurance. The claim notes the irony given his public visibility and audience access, prompting questions about underwriting decisions and industry practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Chaplin
Fragmentary High School Baseball Note From Moulton
Readable bits describe a base stealing attempt and a nameless runner, with unclear sequence and a Moulton team reference. The fragment lacks complete details, players, scores, or outcomes.
Kaiser Clinging to Verdun Ambition Amid Military Movements
Military reports show Kaiser era forces persisting in plans to seize Verdun despite allied defense. Operations indicate continued push toward the frontline with no decisive breakthrough reported yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
The Wonder of It Is About a Car Theft Trust
A quirky note notes a Chica go autotheft trust and a claim it did not steal gasoline. The fragment hints at a humorous or mistaken car theft scenario with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Feast of Weeks to be Celebrated June 7
The Jewish Pentecost or Feast of Weeks will be celebrated on June 7. It marks seven weeks after Passover and honors harvests from barley to wheat. Reform synagogues use the day for Confirmation ceremonies stressing Jewish faith and moral leadership, while homes and synagogs are decorated with seasonal plants and flowers.
Lim-Lax advertised as a constipation remedy
A drug ad claims Lim-Lax cures constipation with a panel stomach physician’s prescription. It notes distribution by Decatur Drug Co and Preuit Dillehay Drug Co in Decatur and urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from local druggists with many convinced by the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siemens
Tentimentals
J. Cheney & CO
Hall
Lim-Lax
Preuit-Dillehay Drug Co
Decatu Drug Co
Decatur Drug Co
Decatur
Preult Dillehay Drug Co
New Decatur
Y M A Triumph Over Trinity In Close Afternoon Game
The Y M A edged Trinity 12 to 4 in a two hour contest highlighted by mascot Exell’s timely pitching save. Halbrooks and Mitwede led with four-base hits while Tommy Woodroof starred at short and hit 1000, as the locals survived a late Trinity threat and showcased lineup shuffles in the seventh inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Henry Ford
Tle Oncar
Sweden
Halbrooks
Mitwede
Tommy Woodroot
Jimmy Woodroot
Mooresville
Tommy
Woodroof
Bass
Branham & Hughes
B. Barnes
F. Barnes
Steadman
Weell
Esell
Hames
N. Baker
Tritt
Theloes
Exell
Fellows
Emens
Harry Davis
Frank
Hodge
Birmingham College
Gam
Force
Frohoff
Short
Pete Neeley
Let Katy Do It at the Deliic Theatre
Amusement note: Jane Grey and Tully Marshal present the Fine Arts Triangle feature Let Katy Do It a story about Katy Stainfield a family drudge mothering seven children. She teaches school to support the brood and travels to Mexico with Dan Standish and Oliver Putnam. Mexican attackers threaten the home but the children defend it and Oliver reconciles with Katy ending in a hopeful homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Grey
Tully Marshal
Deliic Theatre
Katy
Fine Arts Triangle
Katy Stainfiel
Wren Saade
Poe
Dan Standish
Mexico
Dan
Oliver Putnam
Oliver
States
Brigadier Gerard in Photoplay at Masonic and Star
Distinguished actor Mr. Lewis Waller stars in Brigadier Gerard a Universal photo play set before Napoleon’s fall. Gerard outwits Talleyrand with a nurse Countess de Rocquelaure aiding him as Napoleon approves a marriage between the aristocrat and the bragger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Waller
The
Masonic
Star Friday
Red Feather
Conan Doyle
Brigadier Gerard
Universal
Napoleon
Prince Talleyrand
Countess de Rocquelaure
Talleyrand
Paris
Gerard
Tuileries
Talley’rand
Eon Talleyrand
Ae Eitines
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Decaturs Daily
Tennesse Valley Printing Company, Inc
Ala
Tennessee Valley Press Association
BR. Shelton
H. D. Harkreader
T. BH. Alexander
Assoc
Eee
Birmingham
Army OF the United States
City Hall
Jackson Street
L. B. Wyatt & Son
Cain Street
L. B. Wyatt
Guit Compress Co
Jackson St
Methodist Church
W. T. Sanders
Athens
Call Wilder Place
East Vine St
Grant St
Maple Bt
Fourth Ave
Cain & Wolcott Real Estate and Insurance
Morgan Co
Natl Bask
Johnston Street
Cloute
Mitwedie
Alabama Power Company
Décatur
Nelson
Bank Street
Fendable Banking Connection
Fed
Eral Reserve Bank
Central National
Shickens
Hines
Haretolere
Lyle WaYton Grain Company
Court House
Decatur Decatur, Ala
Burrrhree
East Moulton Street
M. L
Buanrwyz
H. Mullen
Lamb’s Ferry
Lock Six
M. T. Cappel
Olshine Bldg
Decatur, Ala
6Th Ave
Grant Street
Colonial Building
R. M. McGlathery
J. S. Walker & Co
Twin City Transfer Co
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