Decoration Day Ceremonies at Oakwood Cemetery
Graves of Confederate dead at Oakwood cemetery will be decorated Sunday afternoon by Joe Wheeler chapter U D C and Camp Horace King U C V A program honoring Jefferson Davis memory includes Dr W H Long presiding and address by Rep J Thos Heflin The ceremony features songs solos and Crosses of Honor presentation with seating for veterans and invitation to the public.
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Oakwood Cemetery
Joe Wheeler
Camp Horace King
Jefferson Davis
W. H. Long
Thos. Heflin
Horace’ King
R. I. Walston
Messrs Graham, Crane
Nelaba
J. Thos
Heflin
Solo
Clarkson
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D. C. Almon
Jennie Davidson
Walsh to limit public remarks on industrial relations report
Frank P. Walsh, head of the federal commission on industrial relations, said he will not issue further public statements until his report is finished. He noted receipt of a Seattle Employers association resolution asking President Wilson to remove him, which accuses him of bias against employers and John D. Rockefeller and of letting anarchists testify. Walsh denied the charges in toto.
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International News Service
Chicago
Frank P. Walsh
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
Wilson
Seattle Employers Association
Walsh
John D. Rockefeller
Toto
Morgan County Law and Equity Court Opens Monday
The civil term of the Morgan County Law and Equity court will open Monday with cases to be tried by jury.
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Morgan County Law and Equity Court
President Deliberates on Lusitania Note and German Warnings
Washington reports President Wilson readying a second note on the Lusitania sinking with minor changes before cabling to Berlin. Officials deny 免费 Americans in Germany were warned to leave within 48 hours, while Berlin hints at unofficial alarms to American colony members.
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International News Service
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Berlin
U S Embassy Ready to Leave Germany Statement
Paris reports Mrs Anna Schaedler president of the German American independent Women's Club of Chicago says the U S embassy staff in Berlin is prepared to depart Germany on a moment's notice. June 56.
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Berlin
Germany
Anna Schaedler
Walden Proposes Local Dog Law To Curb Nuisance
Capt Dan Walden plans a late legislature bill to eliminate surplus Morgan county dogs. He cites hydrophobia risk to livestock and high upkeep costs, noting a countywide shift toward dog removal despite past political risks.
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Daily
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Capt. Walden
Morgan County
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Germany to Pay for Gulflight Indemnity
Washington reports Ambassador Gerard cabled that Germany will pay indemnity for the damage to the American steamer Gulflight torpedoed off the Scilly islands. The note says the ship was mistaken for a belligerent and that the commander did not see the American flag until after firing. It requests payment to the owners and expresses regret, following Germanys May 11 circular.
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Washington
Gerard
State Department
Gulflight
Scilly Islands
Germany
Vas
King Constantine of Greece Relapses, Undergoes Operation
Athens reports King Constantine, long ill with pleurisy, suffered a relapse last night. German specialists were called to his bedside and performed another operation today.
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Athens
Constantine
Greece
Government official defends Argentina products amid trade fears
Dr Richard Hickman head of the quarantine division rejects Breeders Gazette charges that foot and mouth disease outbreaks stem from Argentina imports. He calls claims the administration plans to halt Argentina packing house products ridiculous and says there is no basis in stopping imports due to cattle infection concerns.
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Washington
Richard Hickman
Breeders Gazette
Argentina
Hickmach
Admiral Nical Takes Command of French Dardanelles Fleet
Paris reports Admiral Nical is placed in command of the French fleet operating in the Dardanelles. The appointment strengthens French naval leadership in the strategic strait during ongoing tensions in the region.
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Dardenelles
Paris
No Report In Murder Case Against William Johnston
The jury in the State vs William Johnston in the Law and Equity court failed to reach a verdict as of 3:30 this afternoon. Johnston, a black defendant, faced charges of murder tied to the slaying of Lewis Brown near Priceville last year, based on the confessions of Levi Olancre another black man executed recently for the same crime. The trial began yesterday afternoon after testimony concluded around three, with Judge Wert delivering the charge two hours later. Jurors debated until 10:30 last night then resumed this morning, stating they could not agree on the evidence, prompting another reconsideration by the judge.
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William Johnston
Law and Equity
Johnston
Lewis Brown
Priceville
Levi Olancré
New Decatur Council Set For Monday Night Meeting
City council in New Decatur schedules a regular meeting Monday night amid rising interest in the telephone franchise issue. Negotiations hinge on the telephone company's plans after a recent Atlanta conference. a company representative may visit if negotiations continue.
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New Decatur
Atlanta
Turks Driven Back by Austrian Force
A June dispatch reports a combined Anglo French assault on Turkish positions at Gallipoli. After two hours of fighting the Australian contingent drove the Turks from their Krithia heights.
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Athens
Gallipoli
Mittyline
Krithia
German Air Raid Hits English Coast Again
London reports another German air raid over the eastern and southeastern coast last night. Bombs were dropped at several points but the Admiralty says little damage occurred.
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International News Service
London
English
Admiralty
Spartan Parents Send Boy Back
Rip Prosser escaped from the New Decatur jail, removed his shackles, then returned to jail after his parents urged reform. He had been convicted of bicycle theft with a companion, using Prosser’s own bicycle as a cover. Mayor Hardage may shorten his sentence to aid rehabilitation.
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Rip Prosser
New Decatur
Hardage
Young Prosser
Huntsville
City to Improve River Dockfront and Access
The city plans extensive work on 330 feet of riverfront property along the Tennessee river. A Whiteway path to the bank will be added, railroad tracks will be carried by a concrete bridge, and the road beneath graded to create a safer accessible passage for vehicles and pedestrians. No firm plans yet, but significant improvements are under consideration.
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Decatur
Tennessee River
River Front
Bank Street
Spy Arrest in London Confession Reported
London June 5 the government press bureau announced the arrest of German spy Robert Rosenthall and stated Rosenthall confessed.
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London
Government
Robert Rosenthall
Rosenthall
War News From Eastern Front Amid Shifting Forces
International News Service reports Turkish troops moving to Constantinople and the Dardanelles while a major Austro German Russian clash unfolds along the Dneister near Lemburg. Russians report 700 prisoners and heavy losses after counterattacks.
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Turkey
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Dardenelles
Lemburg
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Rudnik
Relief urged as famine threatens in Asiatic Turkey
The American Board of Foreign Missions reports Ambassador Morgantha dispatches begging relief funds from all stations. Starvation threatens across 17 stations in Asiatic Turkey with 174 missionaries.
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Boston
American Board of Foreign Missions
Morgantha
Asiatic
Turkey
Man Held On Extortion Threats Against Cunard
New York June 5 Edward Stillwagon of Winfield New Jersey charged with attempting to extort 20000 from Cunard Steamship Co by letters threatening to blow up steamships and piers. He was held in 10000 bail at the Tombs police court after confessing to sending letters including one claiming responsibility for the Lusitania destruction.
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International News Service
New York
Edward Stillwagon
Winfield, L. L
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Tombs
Rome War Report Describes Austrians Evacuation and Italian Advances
Rome reports Austrians evacuated Rovere after largely destroying the city. Italian forces press a hard fight around Mt. Nero where the summit remains Italian held. Lt. Gen. Cadrona directs new Italian troops and artillery as artillery duels rage on the Friuli frontier with Luserna and Spitzzerle forts silenced.
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Cadrona
Friuli
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Spitzzerle
Austrians Shift Troops For Attack On Italy
Vienna June 5 now that the Russians have been driven from the Carpathians the Austrians shift troops and artillery east for use against the Italians. Many trains bearing ammunition and troops arrived at Lefbach between 40 and 50 miles northeast of Trieste. The Austrians run short of ammunition in the southwestern theatre and their troops are becoming mutinous. Communication with Switzerland has been cut by the Austrians.
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Carpathians
Lefbach
Trieste
Switzerland
Red Cross Feeds Thousands in Mexico Crisis
Weddington reports over 20 000 fed from two Red Cross carloads at Monterey and corn aided 7 000 at the American hospital. Mexican officials thank the U S Consul Hanna urged urgent contributions of corn beans and rice to aid northern Mexico.
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Weddington
Red Cross
Hanna
Monterey
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United States
Mexico
Fire Bug Probes in Decatur County Area Spur Arrests
Rumors of arson rings surround Decaturs and Morgan County with two recent arrests on arson charges. Insurance firms may deploy investigators as several properties suffered losses from suspected fires. In Flint, six miles south, multiple storehouses burned in two incidents. A stairway blaze at Walnut Street home raised suspicions, but no decisive clues emerged. Grand jury action expected to test renewed inquiries.
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