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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1914

Page

3

Salvation Army Congress Opens in London

The Salvation Army International Congress opens in London with about two thousand delegates from many nations. The event features parades, mass meetings, and a large demo at Crystal Palace June 23, ending June 26, amid sorrow for the Empress of Ireland tragedy.

Salvation Army Congress London England International News Service Salvation Army International Congress St. Lawrence Strand Australia New Zealand South Africa West Indies India Ceylon Japan Corea Dutch Indies United States Java Salvationists Bramwell Booth Booth

Franklin’s Iron Work Found in London Cathedral Tower

Repairs at St Pauls Cathedral in London uncovered a section of an original iron bar conductor erected about 140 years ago under Benjamin Franklin. The internal tower wall remained well preserved despite exposure minimal.

Franklin St. Paul’s Cathedral London Benjamin Franklin

New French 500 Franc Note Displayed by Laurens

Americans familiar with French bank notes may be drawn to the new 500 franc note designed by Jean Paul Laurens. The front portrays a peasant at the plow and a modern Ceres at the sides, with a central field and distant sea, while violet, blue and dark green dominate the color scheme.

Jean Paul Laurens

Famous Doll's House in Queen Anne Style on Display

The Amsterdam dollhouse, a late 17th century Queen Anne masterpiece, remains in glass as a detailed model of its era. Its history spans from 1676 to Utrecht city treasure, including a 1831 burglary. a replica set was swiftly produced to replace stolen items.

Utrecht Jeas Amsterdam Slob

Preachers and Parsonage in Moral Debate

A Philadelphia Ledger piece contrasts James Russell Lowell on parsons with a Yale crowd remarking that ministry aspirants must be unconventional fools. It defends the ministry as a noble profession, defender of civilization and aid to the people, while noting Yale students may misjudge such calling.

James Russell Lowell New York Yale Church Universal Philadelphia Ledger

Jones Embraces Lodge Life and Illness Rumor

Two brothers discuss a man named Jones who has joined a benevolent organization and fallen ill for about three weeks. One notes he has no home, hinting he relies on the lodge. The exchange suggests Jones joined the lodge and cut ties with previous support.

Jones Jim

Senate OKs Norris-Simmons amendment on canal tolls repeal

The Senate voted 60 to 24 to adopt the Norris-Simmons amendment tying repeal to preserving U S rights under the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. Protestant pan denominational service plans for next Thanksgiving in Washington are outlined by the Reformed Church in America in Auburn Park New York. The Obhson nationwide prohibition resolution is set as a House rules committee special order for July 1 with likely narrow passage. Protests against anti trust bills voiced by the National Chamber of Commerce in letters to President Wilson and House leaders.

Senate United States Great Britain Washington Wilson General Synod of the Reformed Church In America Auburn Park N. Y House National Chamber of Commerce Sepet

Labor in department stores urged conciliation board

The question of labor in department stores was taken up yesterday before the industrial commission, and a witness advocated a conciliation board to take up the grievances of the employees.

Industrial Commission

Death of Mrs. E. M. Godbey at 77 in Huntsville area

Mrs. E M Godbey aged 77 died after a lingering illness. Survived by sons Hon E W Godbey and Rev C C Godbey. Body taken to Bethesda church 20 miles from Huntsville for funeral with burial there. She was born in Hawkins County Tennessee and lived a devout Christian life.

E. M. Godbey E. W .Godbey C. C. Godbey South Alabama Gladys Bethesda Church Huntsville

Farmers Union to Hold Annual Convention in Birmingham

The Alabama division state executive committee met in Birmingham and chose Birmingham for the next annual convention on August 19, 2021. Other cities invited but Birmingham was unanimously selected and officials expect over a thousand farmers to attend. last convention was in Montgomery.

International News Service Birmingham Alabama ‘Division The Farmers’ Union Montgomery

Boteler Improves After Orr Springs Operation

Late bedside reports from J. M. Boteler of Orr Springs indicate he is recovering well after a recent operation and is getting along nicely.

J. M. Boteler Orr Springs

Canals tolls bill faces possible Senate delay

Four killed when a Denver Limited train struck a car near Omaha. The victims include Oscar King of St. Louis and three unidentified passengers. In Washington, Leader Kern plans a Senate vote on the canals tolls bill with potential night sessions as opposition presses for speeches. The Simmons amendment outcome and Works amendment vote are noted as shaping the tally.

Omaha Neb Here Denver Limited Union Pacific Oscar King St. Louis Washington Kern Senate

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