Boston Capitalist and interests scout Decatur power prospects
M We et al and Boston capitalist group visited Decatur and Huntsville to study northern state water power for electricity. They toured with Mr Offutt and Mr Curry, companioned by T B Beauchamp, eyeing a multi million dollar development and potential backing by Lord Fairfax and associates.
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M. We ‘Et
Gadaden
Iban Power and Development
Pany
Mr. Carty
Boston
Mass
Decaturs
Huntaville
Try
Decatur
Automobile
Mr. Offutt
C. J. Curry
T. B. Beauchamp
Decatur Light and Power Company
Huntsville
Mesers
Carr
Offcutt
Tie North
Lord Fairfax
England
Offutt
Clark and Underwood Stay in Washington for Nomination
Democratic hopefuls Clark and Underwood plan to remain in Washington as the convention nears. Congress may adjourn daily with Clark presiding and Underwood moving to adjourn. If nominated they expect notification in Washington, with Clark heading home to Bowling Green, Missouri, for the ceremony.
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Clark
Representative Underwood
Washington
Congress
Underwood
Under‘wood
Baltimore
Bowling Green
Pike County
Two Men Die In Aeroplane Accident
Washington reports two men died when a Wright Biplane crashed from about 100 feet during a 3 minute ascension. T. Welch of Brunswick Georgia and Lieut. L W Haselhuret of the Seventeenth Infantry were instantly killed.
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Washington
A. T. Welch
Brunswick
Wright Biplane
L. W. Haselhuret
Seventeenth Infantry
Hagelhurst
Improved Morgan County Jail Condition Report
John D. Adams, Assistant State Jail Inspector, inspected Morgan County Jail in Decatur s Monday. He reported much better cleanliness, new bedding, disinfection, and interior repainting, while noting further improvements are needed to meet sanitary standards.
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John D. Adams
Decaturs
Morgan County
Atlanta Photographer Kirby Stack Returns from Demonstration
D. H. Kirby of Atlanta has returned from a demonstration by a top United States photographer. He gained ideas and emphasizes quality and modern methods. His motto is a satisfied customer and he aims for high grade finish in every order.
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D. H. Kirby
Atlanta
United States
Mr. Kirby
White Maw Killer on Tennessee River Killed by Man
A confrontation on the Tennessee River near Cole's Landing leaves Major King, a reputed bootlegger, dead after fatally shooting a Black woman named Allison and wounding another woman. the killer’s identity is unreported in this piece.
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Tennessee
Tax delinquents face summons in New Decatur council
At a New Decatur City Council meeting Alderman Payne led a motion to bring tax license delinquents before the mayor and deal with them. after a grace period the measure passed unanimously. Other actions included plans to buy Gibbs Grove property for a park, grade a railroad crossing, and seek land-trade proposals.
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New Decatur
Payne
Patterson Assto
Hartung
Davidson
Aanas Bay Gibbs Grove
Psc Pella Iiow
Pattterson
Austin
Land Company
The
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Cagle
Masonic Theatre
Alexander
Deliie Theatre
Counc
Decatur Couple Weds Surprise Amid New York ceremony
News from Decatur reports the wedding of Mrs. Lillie Seaton Wilder to Mr. W. B. Edmondson in New York this morning. The couple plans to sail on the Olympic Saturday for London and Europe before returning to Decatur. Mrs. Wilder, a leading Morgan County landowner, and Mr. Edmondson, a longtime Decatur real estate dealer, are highly regarded in the community.
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Mendelgsohn
New York
Episcopal Church
Lillie Seaton Wilder
W. B. Edmondson
BR. ©. Horton
Decaturs
Mrs. Edmonson
City Council Notes Exemption Petition and Public Safety Measures
A council reading discusses a petition by Spight Wyker and Hunt for a ten year exemption on a mill project at old Column Works. Alderman Payne proposes weed removal and cistern safety steps on Fifth Avenue. City funds total 8 353.97 as officers report May arrests and fines.
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Oli Mill
Spight
Wyker
Hunt
N.atter
Sean
Wren. R. Smith
Fifth Avenue
Payne
Ice
Davidson
Thehmainder
Onty
Decatur Daily visits with veteran farmer and reader
William M. Self, Civil War veteran and southeastern county farmer, visited the Decatur Daily office, subscribed for a year, discussed crops and politics, and recounted a panther-hunting feat after the war. He noted poor crop prospects with heavy rain and late frosts harming peaches and apples.
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William M. Self
Decaturs Daily
Mr. Self
Mr. Slef
Joe Wheeler
Roddy
Lattle
Ft Henry
Livingston
Ole
Two Trainmen Killed in Wreck Near Dalton Georgia
An excursion train on the Western and Atlantic railroad wrecked near Dalton Georgia today. Two trainmen were killed and fifty passengers injured though none fatally. The Pythians Lookout Mountain excursion boat carried many women and children who were badly bruised amid crowding.
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Chattanooga
Steam Roller Still at Work
Roosevelt adherents face tough fights as Taft delegates are seated in California and Arizona contests. The committee has decided 108 contests, 107 for Taft, with about 145 more to hear, amid bitter sessions and claims of disenfranchisement.
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Taft
Arizona
Francis J. Heney
California
Heney
Roosevelt
Oregon
South Dakota
Johnson
Borah
Thd
Ed Bates Trial Opens in Law and Equity Court
Jury takes up Ed Bates case for selling whiskey in Law and Equity Court this morning. In another matter Ed Garth pleads guilty to using abusive language and faces a fine of one cent plus costs, with possible extra road sentence due to prior records. Roxie Talbot and Ed Yearger are listed as liquor cases. Lile guilty of horse theft. sentence for Lile to be set this week.
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Ed Bates
Law and Equity Court
Ed Garth
Hhegro
Garth
Wert
Roxie Talbot
Ed Yearger
Taft No Recognition by Key Delegates in Pa and W Va
Chicago June 12. William Flinn and Governor Glasscock warned Taft may not be recognized by Pennsylvania and West Virginia delegates. They said electors could vote for Roosevelt if Taft is nominated, undermining any Taft ticket and risking binding rules.
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United Press
Chicago
West Virginia
Taft
William Flinn
Pittsburg
Glasscock
Roosevelt
Flinn
Pennsylvania
Marriage Licenses Issued for Lelia Edwards and Joe Spangler
The Probate Judge issued marriage licenses this morning to Miss Lelia Edwards and Joe Spangler of Lacy Springs. The ceremony details or further names were not provided in the readable text.
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Lelia Edwarda
Joe Spangler
Lacy Springs
My Perfect Wife Poem Praise From Imagination
A brief poem from the New York Times lauds a wife described as ideal and flawless. The speaker extols her as a model partner who never cooks, never complains, and lives in his imagination rather than in reality.
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New York Times
Unsettled Coast Weather With Interior Clear Skies
The forecast shows unsettled conditions along the coast while the interior remains fair tonight with light winds. Regions near the shore may see variable clouds and possible showers, while inland areas stay mostly dry and calm.
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Kirby Stack
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Real Esta
New
Horton
Mel
Wilders
Europe
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Self
Winton
Ed. Farris
Dalton
Roosevelt Adher
Ents
Louisiana
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McKinley
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