Grave Robbers Haunt Montgomery After Coffin Found
Unprecedented excitement grips Montgomery as a clay stained coffin with a white man’s body is found in the west end. Two men were seen near the coffin and a second witness says the body is white. blood stained interior and a torn shroud raise fears of grave robbery and possible murder.
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Montgomery
West End
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Coats I.tve
Grover Cone
Mobile
Obie
Cone
Sargeant Coker
Central Police
Raf
O'Neal
Minister Declares He Will Not Accept Marriage Fees
In Chicago on June 6 Rev. Almer Pennewell announced he will charge no fee for officiating weddings and urged couples to present clean bills of death from reputable physicians. The bride’s father tried to enforce a fee, but Pennewell stood firm saying he earns a living from his services.
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Chicago
Almer Pennewell
Clifford Walker Hunt
Mise
Dorothy Maize
Oak Park
Mr. Penvewell
Parents Fear Boy Kidnapped by Gypsies in Evansville
Evansville Indiana June 6 parents of Albert Boyd nine report the boy missing since Tuesday morning and fear he has been kidnapped by gypsies. Gypsies were camped nearby yesterday within a short distance of the Boyd home.
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Evansville
Ind
Albert Boyd
Thy Boyde
Wholesale Grocers Promote Trade Abroad Address
Atlantic City June 6 President George C Lichty urged cooperation with the Federal Government to boost American trade worldwide. He called for developing chambers of commerce, disseminating country commerce information, and supporting legislation governing food distribution while flying American colors aboard American ships.
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Atlantic City
N. J
George C. Lichty
National Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Sheriff Case Delayed Until December
John Davie versus Sheriff McCullough on alleged fake imprisonment has been postponed until December.
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Ahesult
John Davie
Sheriff McCullough
Folk Forecasts End of White Slavery in Ten Years at Chau tauqua
Gov Joseph W Folk told the Chau tauqua audience that white slavery would be a thing of the past in ten years and urged suffrage for women. He praised Captain Blackwell for introducing him and urged vigilance to protect liberty, advocating fewer gold rules and more the Golden Rule.
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Actus
Greece
Florence
Rome
Y M C A Announces Upgraded Wiring and Lighting
Secretary N B Peake receives specifications for tie wiring and conduit at the Y M C A. New electrical system will handle stronger current and use up to date first class materials. Tiingétn lamps to be installed to supersede old globes and improve signage.
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N. B. Peake
Bushnell Submarine Tender Contract Won by Seattle Firm
Secretary Daniel awarded the contract for the submarine tender Bushnell to Seattle Dry Dock & Construction Company in Seattle Washington for 35000 pounds. The vessel will be delivered to the Bremerton navy yard in twenty one months.
Carrie Smith Arrested on Vagrancy Warrant in Colbert County
Carrie Smith a white woman was arrested on a vagrancy warrant today in a resort area near Pond Street by Officer R N McCullough and Deputy Hick Butler. The Colbert County sheriff was notified to send a deputy to secure the prisoner from Sheffield authorities.
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Carrie Smith
Pond Street
R. N. McCullough
Hick Butler
Colbert County
Pris
Death of Mrs. Sarah Graham in San Francisco
Telegram to Mrs. Te heer an announced the death of Mrs. Sarah Graham at her San Francisco home where she has resided since leaving here seven years ago. She was known for a sunny disposition and was a consistent Episcopal church member. she is survived by her husband.
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Te @heer
Sarah Graham
San Fran
Cisco
Here
Episcopal Church
Atlanta Sees Realistic Film of Christ Life
The Calvary story in the film From the Manger to the Cross drew hundreds in Atlanta, with an eleven piece orchestra, incense, and a moving, hours long portrayal. Part by part it follows Christ from birth through crucifixion, portraying crowds, trials, miracles, and the Passion with noted realism and strong emotional impact.
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Cross
Jerusalem
Christ
Egypt
Desert
Temple
Judas
Pilate
Calvary
Atlanta
Wanted in Morgan Calloway caught in Kentucky
Sheriff R N McCullough reported that a man resembling Bob Calloway, an escaped Morgan County convict, was arrested in Louisville Kentucky on horse stealing charges. The county may send a deputy to verify identity and bring the suspect back if confirmed.
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Morgan
Kentucky
Bob Calloway
Louisville
Morgan County
Calloway
Robert Johnson
Alabama
McCullough
Tia
Boy Scouts to Organize Decaturs in Two to Three Districts
Felix M. Robertson B C. Dash and Rev J P Cotton will organize Boy Scouts in the Decaturs in two or three districts at once. About twenty boys trained this week will go on a waterfowl catching expedition tomorrow morning. W J Rothers directs an exhibition of Scout craft at the Chautauqua tent this afternoon. The movement aims to instill manliness and community support to make the Decaturs Scouts the best in the state.
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Decaturs
Felix M. Robertson
B. C. Dash
J. P. Cotton
W. J. Rothers
Boy Scout Movement
Boy Scouts
The
Mayor and Officials Work Overtime to Fix Flooded Sewer
City leaders promise quick action as a thirty foot deep sewer flood requires pumps and an underground spring relief. A skilled crew labors to restore full function, with experts warning of a difficult repair but assurances that every effort is made to resolve the issue promptly.
W. M. Brown to Stay in Decaturs Band plans
Director I L satin thanks Decaturs Daily for the complimentary letter dated Thursday June 6 praising local band efforts. He credits W M Brown as originator and key worker who chose to stay despite considering moving to Texas. Brown recently installed a steam French dry cleaning plant and asks public support for a growing band that will reflect well on the city.
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Brandon
Decaturs Band
Decaturs Daily
Jung
Decaturs
W. M. Brown
Brown
Texas
Satin
Naval Captain Quincy Before Court of Inquiry
Norfolk Va June 6 a naval court of inquiry convened to investigate charges of intoxication against Capt John Quinby commander of the receiving ship Franklin. Testimony will begin and Quinby asked for an open hearing though no decision has been made. The court includes Admiral B Caperton W J Chambers and Wy wit with Commander Althouse as advocate.
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Norfolk
Naval Court of
John Quinby
Franklin
Doyle Commandent
Norfolk Navy
Quinby
B. Caperton
W. J. Chambers
Wy Wit
Althouse
Lee Street Sewer Work Prompts Street Repair Remedy
After Lee Street sewer work has progressed, crews focus on remedying the frequent street issue. Officials say improvements target the worst patches and aim to reduce recurring damage while preserving public safety during construction.
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Lee Street
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Atlanta Constitution
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Decature Daily
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