Skystriper Rumors Tie To Jefferson County Bank Building
Reported chatter links the Skystriper to a Jefferson County bank building deal as ADMITS involvement in prior negotiations. Details are unclear and source text is fragmentary.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
1
Jefferson County Savings Bank Building Targeted by Jones Jones
Rumors say T M Jones senior partner of Jones Cotton Co of Decatur may buy the 24 story Jefferson County Savings Bank Building in Birmingham. He told Decatur Daily purchase unlikely but negotiations continue as financial troubles and bank suspension affect the market. The top floors lease to the Birmingham Newspaper Club. The reorganization of Jefferson County Bank hopes to reopen after suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Jones
Jones Cotton Company
Decatur
Jefferson County Savings Bank
Birmingham
Decaturs Daily
Birmingham Newspaper Club
South
Jefferson County Bank
A. E. Jackson
City National Bank
Ihs
Fever Ravages Asia Minor as Turkish Army Stricken
Reports from Asia Minor say typhoid fever has broken out in the Turkish army and among civilians. Seventy five doctors died at a medical concentration camp. German authorities advise the Sultan to flee toward Koniah under pretext of a pilgrimage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Athens
Asia Minor
Koniah
Birmingham to Take Over City Waterworks Plant
Birmingham六月八日 City Commission plans to notify the water works company by resolution that the city is ready to assume operation of the water plant. An agreement gave four months to accept or reject. A board of appraisers will fix the price unless the company offers a fair figure. Final price likely near five million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Birmingham
French Progress Claimed By Official Statement
Paris reports renewed hostilities between French and German forces raging north and south of Arras. Official communication says French progress in both sectors as General Joffre appears to plan a major effort to split the German right from the center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Paris
Arras
Joffre
Alge Hyer Porth
Mrs. W. B. Wood Confesses to Attempted Infant Killing
Chattanooga June 8 International News Service Mrs H B Wood confessed to police she planned to kill her two infant sons and herself with chloroform The plan failed when the younger child was found insensible on a vacant lot and was taken to a hospital She cited ill health as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatanooga
H. B. Wood
King Leopold of Bavaria greets England's entry into war
Amsterdam reports King Leopold of Bavaria praised England's war entry at a Munich banquet. He said the move could improve sea routes to Central Germany and aid expansion of Bavarian influence beyond its current frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International
Amsterdam
Leopold of
Barvaria
Munich
England
Germany
Turks Say The Enemy Gowed
Constantinople reports the Dardanelles front notes no decisive action by the enemy since their defeat Saturday. Official brief issued this morning confirms continued stalemate and cautious posture from opposing forces.
Lemberg Captured Likely Before Week's End
Vienna reports Austro German forces nearing Lemberg the Galicia capital as bombardment of fortifications begins. Russian troops occupy surrounding works as siege progresses from west and east fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Lemberg
Galicia
Hospital Mix Up In Baby Placements At Co Hospital
In Chicago on June 8 nurses shuffled newborns leading to several misplacements. Mrs Josephine Stringer claims a girl as her own after a mix up amid 45 new babies in the hospital. Physicians work to untangle the errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Solomon
Co” Hospital
Josephine Stringer
Germans and Russians Battle Valiantly in Poland
Violent fighting between German and Russian forces develops in Poland. Between Rozoga and Szkwa rivers the Germans push to renew offensives. In Przasnysz region a heavy artillery duel unfolds as Russians press Von Hindenberg's troops to offset Austro German pressure in Galicia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Poland
Rozoga
Szkwa
Przasnysz
von Hindenberg
Galicia
Allies land more troops at Dardanelles
Reports from MitYylene say the allies continue to land fresh troops at the Dardanelles in the ongoing effort during the current campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dardenelles
Athens
Mitylene
Dardénelles
Daily Want Ad Reveals Diamond Broach Found
Mrs. T C Daniel advertised a lost diamond broach and a reward. Willie Goldel phoned to say he had found it and would return it, proving advertising can pay. The incident highlights swift recovery after a lost item advertised in the Daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Want
T. C. Daniel
Allies Press Advance at Gallipoli Peninsula
June 8 report states Anglo French forces have advanced another 500 to 1000 yards on the Gallipoli peninsula. The Allies remain in control of the area with continued offensive efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipoli
Athens
Gallipoli Peninsular
Wilson Says German Note Near Completion
President Wilson told editors the German note is nearly ready for dispatch to Berlin and will be sent as soon as finished. He dismissed reports of cabinet disagreement and noted that all members contributed ideas but there is no friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Wilson
ed@itors
Berlin
Wilson Discloses Final Shape of Note to Germany
President Wilson announced that the German note rejoinder was finalized at the cabinet meeting and would be dispatched tomorrow. Cabinet members declined to discuss the note, and Secretary Bryan arrived late and appeared worried after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Bryan
Wilson Receives Carranza Replies as Mexico Peace Talks Begin
President Wilson and his cabinet heard suggestions for peace in Mexico while Carranza sources indicate a friendly reception of the approach. Reports claim Obregon defeated Villa and Angeles near Leon. Consul Sillerman noted Obregon’s right arm was shot away. Refugees leave Mexico City aboard a special train from Vera Cruz with U S and British consuls aboard. Food relief returns as rail links reopen to Cananea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Mexico
Carranza
Villa
Angeles
Obregon
Leon
Three English Citizens Killed by Villa Fire
In Waiton on June 8 S. B. Jones, a British citizen, was killed and an Englishman, a woman, and a child were probably fatally wounded when Villa forces captured Tuxpan. The State Department was advised today by Consul Bevan at Tampico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waiton
S. B. Jones
Tuxpannet
State Department
Bevan
Tampico
Three Negroes Shot During Affray at Leighton Alabama
A negro man a negro woman and a negro boy were shot by a third negro who escaped after the Sunday incident at Leighton Alabama. The injuries were not serious according to meagre advices received here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton
Ala
Almon Plans District Campaign Of Agriculture Health And Education
Congressman Edward B. Almon announces a summer campaign for agriculture health and education across Alabama's Eighth District. Starting July 13 in Madison County, four meetings in each county will feature visiting government farm experts and basket dinners as local leaders select venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth District
Edward B. Almon
Eighth Congressional District
Almon
Decaturs Daily Today
Madison County
Morgan County
Untsville
Alabama
The
Daily Times
Judge Almon
S. R. Butler
Striplin
Dusky Redskins Open Three Game Series at Decatur
The Dusky Redskins under Manager Greer arrive in Decatur for a three game set starting this afternoon against the Y M C A squad. Manager Hames touts his strongest lineup for today with Colonial Club slated to meet the invaders tomorrow and the best fighting team to try for the final game Thursday.
Lover and Wife Indicted in Attempted Murder Case
Bristol Tennessee June 8 Dr William G Long and Mrs Eva Jones indicted for attempting to kill William B Jones husband of the woman Numerous love letters revealed at the hearing indicating a motive and planned action authorities reported
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Long
Eva Jones
Bristol
International News Service
Bristol, Tenn
William B. Jones
Ford to Increase Capital Stock Across States
Ford Motor Company of Detroit plans to raise capital stock to 100 million dollars but must incorporate in another state due to Michigan's 25 million dollar statutory limit. Secretary of State Vaughn announced the restriction, forcing a possible multi-state setup for the increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Ford Motor*Company of
Detroit
Vaughn
Ford
Dancing Masters Declare Tango Ban At Convention
The International Association of Dancing Masters, meeting in San Francisco, called for abolition of the Grizzly Bear, Turkey Trot, Tango and related dances. Seventy dancing masters from the United States propose a new dance to replace them amid a six day convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Turkey
International Association of Dancing Masters
U.S
Conte
Cadets Dismissed at Annapolis Court Inquiry
Seven midshipmen at the Naval Academy face dismissal as Superintendent Fulham outlines charges of gang activity and prevarication. Gill, Konan, and Byers previously dismissed for related offenses include attempts to bribe a civilian employee to obtain exam questions and to force entry with a false key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Annapolis
Fulham
Naval Academy Today
Gill
Konan
Byers
Department of Mathematics and Mechanics
Neutral ships sunk by German subs name two Norwegian vessels
Reports arrive of two Norwegian ships the Superbe and Trudvang sunk by German submarines. The Trudvang fell off St Ann's head Wales and the Superbe off Fasne Ireland with crews saved. The Belgian steamship Menapier also sunk in the North Sea with 17 lives lost. owned in Antwerp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon
Une
Superbe
Trudvang
Str Ann’s Head
Wales
Fasne
Ireland
Menapierae
North Sea
Antwerp
Old Pupil Pallbearers Honor Josephus Shackelford
The body of Josephus Shackelford 85 died Saturday at Tuskeege was laid to rest yesterday at Trinity Mountain in a funeral led by Rev. J. A. OC and Rev. C1 ter. Pallbearers were former students from the deceased’s school including George Roop Jr T H Gann F Davis H T Lile W Hi Sewell and Richard Nevilles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephus Shack
Elford
Trinity
Josephus Shackelford
Tuskeege
Trinity Mountain
J. A. OC
C1ter
Gee? Rinity
George Roop Jr
T."h. Gann
F. Davis
H. T. Lile
W. Hi Sewell
Richard Nevilles
Meeting After 58 Years Bridges Old Friendships
Sepia notes recall Powell and Mrs Barer reuniting after 58 years apart. The long awaited reunion brings memories of past friendships and shared times, highlighting enduring ties across decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meter
Was
Powell
Barer
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GLAD
Leopold
MR. Wilson
NLIN
Venti
Garranza
Huntsville
Big Spring
Dusky Redskins
Nebraska Indians
Michigan
Midshipmen
Maro
Fullam
Federal Court OF Inquiry
Norway
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