London at Last Figures Out Win For British Fleet
London reports that British forces defeated the German high sea fleet in a Wednesday engagement. The German fleet lost at least 18 ships and about 8,500 men, while the Invincible and flagship Hood both sank with their crews. Naval experts hail the victory as one of Britain’s greatest in modern times.
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German Marines Report Terrible Jutland Losses
Copenhagen June 6 German marines say losses in the battle off Jutland were colossal with only a few survivors from each lost ship. Survivors of the cruisers endured 86 hours without food amid the fighting reports indicate.
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International News Service
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Jutland
German Battle Cruiser Seydnitz May Be Destroyed
A powerful German battle cruiser Seydnitz may have been sunk by British warships. Sighted Thursday morning thirty miles west of Fanoe Island, the ship was badly damaged and pursued by British vessels. The Seydlitz displaced about 25 000 tons.
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Morgan County Livestock Association Organized at Hartselle
The Morgan County Livestock Association formed to develop the county’s livestock industry. Officers include W Peek as president and Edmundson as secretary treasurer. Directors from Decatur Falkville and Hart sel le. Dues set at 50 cents yearly to include every landowner with cattle. Plans include importing blooded sires and a cooperative selling system to achieve carload prices. Night riding condemned and law enforcement urged. Next meeting in Hartselle. nearby farmers urged to join by sending 50 cents and name to Mrs W B Edmundson, New Decatur.
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George Russell
Russell's Springs
George A. Nelson
Elizabeth Simpson
Hartéelle
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W. B. Edmundson
New Decatur
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American Marines Take Santo Domingo City in May Battle
Washington reports two hour engagement when American marines landed in Santo Domingo on May 1. Captain Hirshinger was killed with no other American casualties. Forces captured the city, then Monte Christo, and conditions returned to normal per Minister Russell.
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Louis D Brandeis Sworn In As Supreme Court Justice
Louis D Brandeis was sworn in as associate justice of the supreme court at noon today. The oath was administered by James D. Maher, clerk of the court. Brandeis read the oath from a typewritten paper and sat at the extreme left of the bench.
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Louis D. Brandeis
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James D. Maher
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Ten Dipping Vats Wrecked in Morgan County
A dynamite attack destroyed another cattle dipping vat in Shady Grove, Morgan County. Sheriff Forman sent deputies and bloodhounds to track the dynamiter after a two day search. ten vats have been wrecked in two weeks and over 100 residents arrested for refusing to dip cattle. Federal inspector W. W. Cameron swore warrants before local magistrates Raney and Lindsey.
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Hartselle
W. W. Cameron
Huntsville Fire Causes Major $20,000 Losses
A Saturday afternoon blaze in Huntsville Alabama caused about 20000 in damage. Notable losses include J Nathan Williams lumber dealer 6000 to 7000 with 1000 insurance H S Killian residence 2000 no insurance and M E church former Bison's Chapel 1800 no insurance. Mrs P Milligan two houses 1000 partial insurance. Leroy Lowery residence 2000 small insurance. Charles Henley two houses 700 no insurance. G A Plummer limber sheds 1500 no insurance.
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H.S. Killian
M. E. Church
Evangelist Haines
The
Methodist Conference
Y M C A Membership Drive Set For June 20 24
The Young Men's Christian Association will launch a four day drive from June 20 to 24 aiming to add 500 new members. Final campaign plans are to be decided at a June 19 luncheon where J Bodemer, master mechanic at the local L N shops, will serve as general chairman.
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Rampage at Leatherwood Creek Church Ends in Death
A dozen intoxicated men attacked a small country church near Jackson Kentucky yesterday. One man was killed and many worshippers including women were injured in a church battle causing a chaotic stampede as people fled the pews. Authorities search the mountains for those responsible.
Villa Death Rumors Stir Mexican War News
El Paso reports fresh rumors that Villa is dead after being shot by his own men, with many saying he survives in Neivaz near Razorio and Parral. General Herrera leads Carranza forces from Parral as US troops in El Paso prepare for a Wednesday review.
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Mexicans to Levy 3 Percent Tariff on Invoices
Galveston June 5 Mexican Consul Mateous announced that after June 15 all constitutionalist consulates will collect a 3 percent charge on the value of all invoices. The levy will affect dealers in numerous goods along the border.
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Pershing Visits Columbus for Camp Inspection
Gen. John J. Pershing commander of the punitive expedition and his staff arrived in Columbus New Mexico at noon for a general camp inspection. He conferred with Gen. Hugh L. Sample this afternoon marking his first time on American soil since March.
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Funeral of Mrs A M Thomas Held Sunday
A large crowd attended the funeral of Mrs Annie M Thomas held at the residence on Fifth Avenue. Rev J A Foster Rev Masters and Rev A H Manley conducted services. She came to Decatur ten years ago from Tennessee where she was born 77 years ago and became a Christian at nine. She leaves thirty grandchildren and seven children including E L Thomas O J Thomas J D Thomas J R Thomas Ike Thomas Sallie Rogers Tom Carden Bob Worley Lucy Ingram.
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Aspen Hill
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Bulgars Shell French Position in Greece
French forces at Lake Ardjan five miles inside Greece are under heavy Bulgarian bombardment. Railroads in the area are run by Greeks under French army supervision while Greek police aid order. In Athens a pro central powers demonstration occurred during King Constantine's visit.
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Greece
International News Service
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County Commissioners Meet for Routine Morgan County Session
Morgan County commissioners convene at the county courthouse for a first session focused on routine business including approval of county bills. The meeting covers standard fiscal matters and departmental requests.
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British Attacks on German Fronts Fail Across Fronts
Berlin reports repulsed British attacks near Ypres and French assaults in Champagne. Fighting continues violently between Bamloup and Camille for est on the Verdun front and near Meuse with French attempts to advance along the Haucourt Esnes highway. Paris says German assaults on Fort Vaux near Verdun were repulsed in heavy night attacks.
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French Paper Reports Italian Losses Total 40000
Paris June 5 Italian casualties from the Austro Hungarian offensive up to four days ago were 40000. The same paper said Austro Hungarians had not taken more than 12000 Italian prisoners. The Austrian war office claimed Teutons had taken about 30000 prisoners.
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International News Service
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Austrian ‘War Office
Teutons
Slim Majorities in Birmingham Election
Birmingham voters began casting ballots on a $3,000,000 municipal bond package for auditorium, municipal light, and school projects. Expected returns show no clear landslide for or against any single issue as campaigns run strong in a tight election.
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International News Service
Ala
Funeral of Mrs. Lovick P. Troup
Funeral services for Mrs. Lovick P. Troup wife of L. P. Troup local lawyer were held at Central Methodist Church near 4 PM on Sunday. Interment followed at City Cemetery. Rev. Walston Hawkins Norton led prayers and tribute, with pallbearers Frank Stevenson John Green Herman Troup Thomas Woodward Henry Binford Este Blackwell. The orderly service reflected the esteem of family and friends.
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Decatur
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Claimed That the Justice Will Have 200 Votes on First Ballot
Chicago June 5 delegates arrive for real conferences to settle the Republican nomination. The old guard controls machinery while Hughes supporters meet at the Sherman hotel to push for a first ballot edge. Southern delegates await developments before taking sides amid mixed signals and evolving alignments.
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Fall After Carranza
Chicago June 5 The campaign for the Mexican presidency centers on the platform of the Republican party. Senator Fall of co took charge of the campaign promising virile vigorous republican policy and a pledge to stop murder in Mexico.
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