Hull of burned steamer Al mande sunk below Bank Street dock
The hull of the burned steamer Al mande, described as burned to the water's edge a half mile below the Bank Street dock, was sunk hours after the fire was found. Officials say sinking the hull cooled the fire and plan to raise and rebuild the boat. Fire Chief Sherman Fox, injured during the blaze, is able to be out today.
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Almande
Bank Street
Sherman
Fox
Decature
Revivalist Greer Preaches Power of Sin at First Baptist
Rev O W Greer conducts revival meetings at First Baptist Church of New Decatur. Attendance was good and the sermon strong with themes of sin’s power and its consequences. The message cited the naked demoniac and Frederick the Great, ending with hymns and an after meeting for new converts.
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O. W. Greer
First Baptist Church of
New Decatur
Jesus
David
Christ
Frederick
God
Special for Saturday Palm Beach Suits at $5.50
Palm Beach suits priced at 5.50 are highlighted for Saturday. The notice credits Hughes & Tidwell as the sellers in a brief local advert.
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Palm Beach
Hughes & Tidwell
Palm Beach Suits
Lynching of Arthur Bell Reported in Princeton NJ
Arthur Bell, a Black man accused of attacking a white woman, was lynched in Princeton New Jersey early today as crowds gathered. Authorities did not prevent the mob action and no arrests were reported.
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International News Service
Princeton
New Jersey
Arthur Bell
Boat Raid on Tennessee River Yields No Liquor
A steamboat on the Tennessee river was raided by officers under Sheriff Foreman last night but no intoxicants were found. Investigators believe a crook tipped them with a misleading tip. Reports say the officers even searched the coal on the boat.
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Tennessee River
Foreman
Britain Faces War Strain as Lloyd George Tours
London reports rising anxiety over wartime conditions and a push for universal conscription. David Lloyd George travels to Liverpool to urge national unity while Premier Asquith returns from France. The Federation of Trade Unions notes public willingness to sacrifice but condemns disagreements at the top.
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International News Service
London
British Isles
England
David’ Tloyd George
Liverpool
Asquith
France
General Federation of Trade Union
Special notice for Adler-i-ka buckthorn remedy
New Decatur folks are informed that Adler-i-ka is available from exclusive New Decatur agents. The simple mixture of buckthorn bark gly cerine promises thorough cleansing easing constipation and stomach discomfort with instant action and no griping. 8. M. Thompson Druggist.
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Adler-ika
M. Thompson
Adler i ka touted for stomach relief in New Decatur
An advertisement notes Adler-i-ka buckthorn bark glycerine mix sold in New Decatur. It claims one spoonful relieves most constipation and gas within a minute, even in appendicitis cases, and asserts it is safe and nongripe.
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New Decatur
S. M. Thompson
Funeral Services for Mrs. Humphrey Tomorrow
Mrs. M. A. Humphrey dies yesterday afternoon at Madison Alabama. Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning at the Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Hunter. Interment will be in Madison Cemetery.
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M. A. Humphrey
Madison
Ala
Methodist Church
Hunter
Madison Cemetery
Hotel Fire Scares Confederates at Richmond Reunion
A blaze at the Lexington hotel in Richmond Virginia caused panic among many Confederates attending the reunion. No injuries were reported as guests evacuated safely. The fire disrupted the gathering and damaged the hotel structure.
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Lexington
Richmond
International News Service
Young Mascot Comer Ezell Shines as Record Pitcher
Comer Ezell, the 9 year old mascot of the Y pennant winners, became the youngest pitcher on record by retiring the three batters in the last inning. He tagged a single, an easy out at first, and caught a high fly to conclude. This display fuels comparisons to big league hurlers.
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Comer Ezell
Government to Appeal U S Steel Trust Suit to Supreme Court
Washington reports the government plans to appeal the U S Steel Trust decision from a Federal court ruling in Trenton. A Justice Department conference with Attorney Gregory and Assistant Attorney Todd discussed following the Harvester dissolution case approach in this anti trust matter.
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International News Service
Washington
U. S. Supreme Court
Federal Court
Trenton
United States Steel Corporation
Department of Justice
Grégory
Todd
Harvester
Col A B Andrews of Southern Railway Honored in In Memoriam
The Southern Railway board paid tribute to Col Alexander Boyd Andrews first vice president and longtime director who died April 17 1915 in Raleigh New York. Born July 23 1841 in Franklin County NC he served as a NC cavalry officer in the Civil War and rebuilt postwar transport helping establish the Western North Carolina Railroad. His career spanned forty years at Southern culminating as first vice president and director. He married Julia Johnston in 1869 and supported Confederate veterans UNC Raleigh Church of the Good Shepherd and Raleigh Confederate Soldiers home. The board urged a formal transcript of the minute be sent to surviving members.
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New York
Southern Railway Company
Col
A. B. Andrews
Raleigh
N. Y
Alexander Boyd Andrews
Franklin County
North Carolina
North Carolina Cavalry
Confederate States Army
Gordonsville
South
Raleigh and Gaston
Augusta
R. and D
Richmond and
Danville
Southern
Andrews
Western Road
Western North Carolina
Old Fort
Asheville
Paint Rock
Westernorth Carolina
Western North Carolina Railroad
Colonel Andrews
Julia M. Johnston
William Johnston
Charlotte, N. C
Charlotte, Columbia
University of North Carolina
Protestant Episcopal Church
Church of the Good Shepherd of
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Emoryo Mathewson
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Decatur
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