Negro charged in barn fire in Lawrence County
Joe Lile, a negro, was charged with burning a barn owned by Mrs. Neville near the line in Lawrence County. The blaze around 3 A.M. destroyed the barn and livestock, with authorities reporting incendiary indications and bloodhounds used in the search. He was taken to Trinity for a preliminary hearing after a mob threatened lynching.
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Joe Lile
Trinity
Wi ¥. Néville
Térry
Lawrence County
Justice Life
Owice Today
Decatur
Morgan County
Decatur Chamber Promotes Regional Road Project
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce pledges funds and local residents commit to a two mile road and river crossing project north of the river. The plan seeks an overhead bridge of about ite miles and aims to boost local commerce and regional growth.
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Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Atea
Police Shootings Spark Lynch Threats in Pasco
In Pasco on a Sunday night a town marshal Hart and a special officer were fatally shot during an attempt to arrest alleged liquor law violators. Albert Pryor and Nora Pryor were jailed as the crowd threatened lynching, but the sheriff and force contained the mob and landed the prisoners safely. A special grand jury will be summoned to try the Pryors. Will Hart's wife and four children mourn the loss.
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Pasco
Albert Pryor
Nora Pryor
Falco
Hart
Renbeh Hart
Harts
Federal Court bans thread trust in Trenton ruling
Judge Reelstab issued a Federal Court decision prohibiting the Rah Thread Company J P tes and Company and several others from dealing in thread and related goods. The ruling centers on trust agreements and market restraints affecting competition.
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International News Service
Trenton
Reelstab
Thread Trust
Rah, Thread Company
J. P Tes and Company
Béther
Shtin
Distillers Pay Nation Bill for Panama Canal
Distillers in Peoria Illinois paid the national government over the last eighteenth years enough to fund the Panama Canal project. The figures emerged with the retirement of Percival G. Peter of Thternal Rev.
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Distillers
Peoria
Panama
Percival G. Peter
Marshall Skeppes Takes Oath of Office in Alabama
Henry A. Skeggs of Decatur was sworn in as United States marshal for the northern district of Alabama succeeding Pope M. Lyng. The ceremony was led by Major Charles I. Allison with Deputy Marshals W. B. Ford E. W. Willis Sam B. Jones W. O. Bass Oscar Fulgham J. M. Coker and R. A. Smith receiving commissions. Skeggs plans to acquaint himself with duties before permanent appointments and will return to Decatur tonight.
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Birmingham
Henry A. Skeggs
Decatur
United States
Alabama
Pope M. Lyng
Charles I. Allison
United States Court
Pope M. Long
W. EB. Crawford
W. B. Ford
Roche
E. W. Willis
Sam B
Lampkin Insurance Firm Moves to Larger Quarters
The Lampkin Insurance and Realty Company moves to new offices at 111 Lafayette Street across from its 15 year old base. Eugene R. Guy manages the operation and promises efficient service as the business expands.
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The
Lampkin Insurance and Realty Company
Lafayette Street
A. B. Lampkin
Eugene R. Guy
Saw dust pile landmark catches fire on river bank
The historic saw dust pile near the ice factory has burned for several days. Decatur firefighters finally doused the smouldering flames, and by late afternoon authorities believed the blaze was extinguished. The seventy five foot high pile stood on the river bank since boom days marking a longtime landmark.
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Decatur Department
Morgan County Medical Society Meeting Notice
The Morgan County Medical Society will meet on Thursday June 4. The session aims to discuss upcoming health topics and organize community outreach initiatives with members invited from local clinics and hospitals.
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Morgan County Medical Society
Decatura
Chautauqua Opens Here With Ticket Price Change
Chautauqua opens Thursday June 4 and season tickets are on sale for 2 dollars until tomorrow night after which price rises to 2.5 dollars. The seven day engagement offers admission to all performances. Decatur residents who already pledged for tickets should call Brock and Spight's to arrange pickup.
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Decatur
Brock & Spight’s
Blackwell To Address Crowd At Wheeler Park Dedication
This afternoon at 5 o'clock at Wheeler Park Four Points will host a dedication ceremony in memory of General Joseph Wheeler. The event marks the transformation of an unsightly plot into a prominent memorial space with local citizens and military company present. Capt. Samuel Blackwell will deliver a speech and family members of the general are expected to attend.
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Wheeler Park
Joseph Wheeler
South
Samuel Blackwell
United Presbyterian Assembly Votes Against Union
In New Castle Pennsylvania on June 2 the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church rejected a motion to unite with another denomination. The vote halted plans for a proposed church union and left the issue unresolved.
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International News. Service
New Castle
General Assembly of the
United Presbyterian Church Today
Only Two Clayton Antitrust Bills Left for House Action
International News Service reports the U S House has two major Clayton antitrust sections left to consider one barring overnight injunctions and the other providing jury trials in contempt of court cases Representative Webb leads the measure and aims to finish its reading tonight paving the way for debate on railroad stocks and bonds regulation later this week a final vote on trade commission and railway securities measures is planned by week’s end
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Webb
Trade Commission
Bull Moosers and Republicans Unite in Alabama
Birmingham June 2. It is reported that the Republican and Bull Mooser factions are reuniting in Alabama. Republicans may extend an olive branch while Moosers consider acceptance. A Bull Mooser conference is to be held tonight and the Republican executive committee meets Wednesday to fuse a state ticket and congressional candidates in the seventh and ninth districts.
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International News Service
Birmingham
Alabama
Republicans
State vs Shaneyfelt in Law and Equity Court
Elena Shaneyfelt faces a hearing in the Law and Equity Court today with Resa Violating the prohibition listed as the defendant. The case appears before the court as the state pursues charges related to violation of prohibition laws.
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Elena Shaneyfelt
Law and Equity Court
Resa
Many College Men in Crew at Chautauqua Event
Chautauqua grounds on Lee and Ferry Streets host a crew event with college students from Decatur and Chicago area colleges. Dr. James G. Whiting leads the team arriving from Johnson City Tennessee. Season tickets drop to two dollars from Thursday at the door.
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Chautauqua
Lee and
Ferry Streets
James G. Whiting
Decatur Chautauqua
Johnson City
Tenn
Whiting
Lyccum
C. F. Alford
L. E
Bogie
Edwin Pfaff
Chieage Colleges
M. Cannon
Arizona University
Mirade 1
Uimittee
Oratory
Dinihd Gahedsnac
Prion Go
Marriage License Granted for William Bart and Leona Castle
William Bart obtains a marriage license to wed Leona Castle, with the ceremony awaiting official scheduling and consent on file. Leona Castle named as the fiancée in the license record.
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William
Bart
Leona Castle
Mediation Efforts Falter as Carranza Dispute Grows
Reports from Niagara Falls and Washington indicate a deadlock over including Carranza delegates in the conference. Huerta delegates sit out as mediation stalls and Diaz era tensions rise with Carranza issuing a defiant ultimatum. In Mexico City unrest brews as mutiny fears mount and officials reportedly sympathize with Villa.
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International News Service
Niagara Falls
Carranza
Huerta
Will Clean Up Dives Over Morgan County
Deputy Sheriff Harvey Wright returned from central Morgan County after raiding a place and seizing about nine gallons of intoxicants. A sweeping dry campaign is planned before the current administration ends in about six months, with aims to hand office to incoming officials in a strongly moral county.
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Harvey Wright
Sheriff's Office
Ida M Haywood Burns Bed in Columbia Tragedy
Mrs Ida M Haywood widow of Dr R Haywood and member of a prominent Second District family in Columbia Tennessee died Saturday night after setting fire to her bed. Mentally unbalanced after her husband's death in an automobile accident about a year earlier she hid matches under her pillow and resisted rescue attempts during the blaze.
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Columbia, Tenn
Ida M Haywood
This County
R. Haywood
Decature City Council To Adjourn After Convening Tonight
The Decature City Council plans to adjourn shortly after convening to consolidate with a special meeting set for Friday night. Objections to certain allowances are noted as the council seeks speedier action.
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Decature
Seven Day Redpath Chautauqua Program
The program opens Thursday June 4 on the previous site south of the Court House at Lee and Ferry Streets. Daily events include lectures by Chaplain Varney Hon Geo D Alden and Marcus Amman, concerts by Dunbar Bell Ringers and The Cathedral Choir, and children's hours with various performers and bands through Monday.
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Court House
Lee and
Ferry Streets
Geo. D. Alden
Dunbar Bell Ringers
Cathedral Choir
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