Fourth of July Celebrations Planned by Decatur Merchants
A broad Decatur effort to stage the largest Fourth of July celebration locally was outlined at a meeting with Will Wyker and Phil Pointer representing merchants. A parade of up to 10 000, a grove barbecue, various contests, bands, and numerous committees were set, with a central gathering at New Decatur city hall to finalize arrangements.
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Kopp
Bank Street
Second Avenue
Fourth Avenue
W. R. Shelton
Harold Hildreth
W. W. Nelson
Decatur
Mine Explosion Near Birmingham Entombs 150 Workers
An explosion at the Coalmont mines of the Cahaba Coal Company near Birmingham Alabama reportedly entombed 150 men. Some workers were rescued badly burned as mine operations continued and the number of casualties remained uncertain.
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Coalmont Mines OF
Cahmaba Coal Company
City
Explosion at Coalmont mine saves nearly 160 workers
In Birmingham on June 15 a powerful blast at Coalmont mine trapped nearly 160 workers. Initial fears of high casualties proved unfounded as five Italians two African Americans and two whites were seriously burned but expected to recover. The disaster was triggered by a windy shot.
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Birmingham
Ala
Coalmont
Daily Want Ad: A Cheap Investment That Works Nonstop
A witty promotion presents the daily want ad as a universal investment that runs 24 7. It claims the service sells buys hires and exchanges for a small daily fee and even offers telephone charging options. It urges readers to phone 46 in New Decatur and act today.
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New Decatur
Mayor Hardage Urges YMCA Membership Campaign
A Decatur public notice supports YMCA membership drive led by A A Hardage. The message urges all citizens to join, stressing non sectarian benefits for social, moral and spiritual welfare during a four day special week starting June 20.
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The
Young Men’s Christian Association
Decaturs
Quiet Reigns Near Shady Grove After Dip Protests
Federal Inspector W. W. Cameron reports the anti-cattle dippers halted their offensive near Shady Grove. Since February ten dipping vats were destroyed two barns burned and about 100 residents arrested for refusing to dip. Peace follows Chancellor Horton’s chancery court ruling against an injunction.
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Shady Grove
W. W. Cameron
Cameron
Horton
Chancery Court
Chautauqua Expected to Return Next Year
Dr. James A. Duncan spoke at the Decaturs for another Chautauqua season. Pledges surpassed half the needed amount and bankers discussed banks backing season tickets. Former Mayor E. C. Payne predicted a renewal, signaling confidence in next year’s event.
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James A. Duncan
Dr. Duncan
Ellis
E. C. Payne
Two Americans Killed in Attack by 100 Bandits
At St Ignacio Texas two American soldiers from Troops I and M of the Fourteenth cavalry were killed and 11 wounded when a band of about 100 Mexican bandits attacked at 2 o clock this morning. Six of the bandits were killed. St Ignacio lies in Zapata county where De L Rosa’s raid had been anticipated for more than a week.
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Villa
Fourteenth Cavalry
St. Ignacio
Texas
St. Ignacio Is
Zapata County
de L&’ Rosa
Mexican bandit Pedro Lujan captured near Namiquipa
Troop M of the Thirteenth Cavalry under Capt Turney captured Pedro Lujan a Villista lieutenant linked to the Court raid. Lujan was found ill in bed at Rosa Hacienda thirty five miles south of Namiquipa after a sunrise siege. he was identified by scars and gold teeth.
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Columbus
Pedro Lujan
Villista
Rosa Hacienda
Namiquipa
Thirteenth Cavalry
F. G. Turney
Turney
Secretary Lansing Confers With Wilson on Mexico
Secretary of State Lansing met with President Wilson for about fifteen minutes at the White House. The subject was Mexico and no details were released. A report from Major Gray at St Ignacio said Private Jas Minaven of Troop V died of wounds. Three American deaths now reported and eight bandits captured. Col L A Brown urged border ranchers to move inland.
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Washington
Lansing
White House
Wilson
Mexico
Gray
St. Ignacio
Jas. Minaven
Troop V
Light Vote Polled on Municipal Plant Bond
Voters in Decatur are voting on a city council proposal to issue $50,000 bonds for an electric light plant. Only one ballot box is open at city hall. The vote is light and polls close at five with a quick result expected once counting begins.
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Decatur
Russians Press Forward in Galicia and Bukowina
Russians advance in Bukowina surround Czernowitz and threaten Lemberg as Petrograd reports ongoing German Austrian retreats. The Galician push reaches Radzivillov and Torchin while 121,720 prisoners are counted by the Russians.
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Przemyzl
Karoslav
Bukowina
von Pflanzer
Czernowitz
Bukowinan
Democrats Name Standard Bearer Tonight at National Convention
The Democratic National Convention in St. Louis meets for its second day with rapid moves to nominate tonight. Senator Ollie James serves as permanent chairman as Archbishop Glennon gives the opening prayer and the rules committee pushes for a same day nomination. The crowd roars for William Jennings Bryan as the session adjourns until 9 p m.
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Right Key
John J. Glennon
St. Louis
Ollie James
Josephus Daniels
Committee On Rules
Glynn
Glennon
James
Virginia
Tennessee
Arkansas
Wilson
Germany
Sussex
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Peace and Prosperity From Democracy, James Remarks
St Louis June 15 Permanent Chairman Ollie James of Kentucky praised Wilson era prosperity. He credited open, fair dealing, government insurance for sea cargoes, and a net federal balance. He argued democracy supports all business, rescues industry from monopolies, and seeks lawful growth without harassment.
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St. Louis
Ollie James
Kentucky
Wilson
United States
Democratic Party
Democracy
Treasury
Republic
Aaron
Wil son and Marshall Nominees Set at Democratic Convention
In St Louis on June 15 Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R Marshall were nominated for president and vice president respectively by the Democratic national convention after a stormy rules committee session preceding the opening.
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St. Louis
Son
Thomas R. Marshall
Wilson Declines Personal Appearance at Democratic Convention
Washington June 15 The White House blocked hopes of a Wilson appearance at the Democratic National Convention. Secretary Tumulty stated the president would not attend or address the gathering in person.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Tumulty
Sullivan Withdraws Candidacy in VP Nominating Race
Roger C. Sullivan of Illinois withdrew his name as a vice presidential candidate after the Illinois delegation voted 45 to 13 to endorse Sullivan if Vice President Marshall stayed out. Sullivan then announced he would not run.
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St. Louis
Roger C. Sullivan
Illinois
Sullivan
Marshall
Gerard for Vice Race Stirs New York Delegation
The New York delegation unanimously backs James W. Gerard for the vice presidential nomination at a June caucus. Jos E. Bell of Indiana reports on credentials while Ollie M. James is urged as permanent chair. Other officers to be made permanent.
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St. Louis
New York
James W. Gerard
Germany
Committee On Cretentials
Man
Jos E. Bell
Indiana
Committee On Permanent Organs
Iss
W. W. Gray
Missouri
US States
Ollie M. James
Fee
Norman E. Mack
Stewart
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