Chicago moves to end four strikes idle 160000 workers
Mayor Thompson pursues arbitration to end four strikes affecting about 150000 union men. President Kirby of the International Carpenter's Union heads to Chicago for a conference with the mayor to settle the carpenters strike. A conference is planned on painters iron workers and lathers as well. Street carmen return to work pending arbitration.
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International News Service
Chicago
Carmen
Thompson
Kirby
International Carpenter’s Union
Carpenters’ Attike
Three Fires Reported In 24 Hours In Decatur
Firefighters responded to three blazes in Decatur within 24 hours. Lanier Roger’s home on Fourth Avenue saw minor damage from falling sparks. Marion Summerford on Seventh Street suffered heavy damage to a two story frame residence. A West Ninth Avenue home occupied by a Black family sustained nearly total loss with unknown cause.
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Lanier Roger
Fourth Avenue
South
New Decatur Department
Marion Summerford
Seventh Street
Decatur Department
Ninth Avenue
Cashin Awarded Damages Against L. N. Railroad
J. P. Cashin was awarded $600 damages against the L. & N. railroad in the Law and Equity court, following a suit for $3000. He claims he was badly burned by molten metal while at work in local L. N. shops.
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J. P. Cashin
L. & N. Railroad
Law and Equity
L. and N
Jefferson County bank reorganization plans advance
A. E. Jackson reports by long distance that half a million dollars in capital will be readily raised to reorganize the Jefferson County bank. Birmingham banking officials say a trust company charter will await two weeks of efforts to complete the plan with assets taken over and depositors paid in full.
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Jefferson County
A. E. Jackson
Decaturs
Jackson
Magic City
Jefferson County Bank
Birmingham
T. M. Jones
Snowden McGaughty
Jefferson Trust Company
McLane Tilton
Trust Company
Alex E. Walker
Walker
McGaughty
Tilton
Banking Department
Jefferson County Savings Bank
A. B. Jackson
Morgan County Commissioners Court reviews tax assessor Troupe books
The Morgan County Commissioners Court checks the Tax Assessor Frank J. Troupe records and sets next year’s assessments. Property owners affected by the changes will be notified promptly after the court completes its work this week.
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Morgan County’ Commissioners Court
Frank J. Troupe
Lusitania Inquiry Hearings Turn on Rescue Actions
Survivor J Baker testified Staff Officer J C Anderson ordered seamen to stop rescue efforts as Lusitania sank. Baker said there was no danger and questioned by Sir Edward Carson. Another survivor Mrs Rossiter corroborated claims of blocked lifeboats and aiding women. Seaman O Neal described a torpedo miss. Chief Staward F W Jones testified no life ____________________
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International News Service
London
J. Baker
J. C. Anderson
Edward Carson
Baker
Anderson
Lusitania
Rossiter
O’neal
Staward F. W. Jones
Mner
Anti Shipping Law Upheld by State Supreme Court
Montgomery Ala June 17 The state supreme court declared the Bonner anti shipping law constitutional regulating liquor import into the state. The decision of Judge Gun ter of Montgomery City Court was reversed and the injunction against the Southern Express Company dissolved.
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State Supreme Court
Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
Gunter
Southern Express Company
Bryan Claims War Roots Lie in Selfish Aims
William J. Bryan releases the second installment of his Causeless War essay. He denounces European strife and argues war stems from the false law that might makes right. He condemns rulers who justify murder for power and praises the President's peace efforts.
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International News Service
Washington
William J. Bryan
Europe
Bryan
L N Announces Low Fare Excursion to Birmingham
The L and N railroad company offers a round trip excursion fare of 1.50 to Birmingham good on regular trains next Sunday. The low rate aims to attract a large crowd for a day in the Magic City.
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Birmingham
L. & N. Railroad Company
Magic City
Council Tonight Decatur City Meeting At City Hall
The Decatur City Council will hold a regular session tonight in City Hall. Local officials plan to discuss city business and public concerns during the meeting.
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Decatur City Council
City Hall
Optimism Grows Over German Reply On Freedom of the Seas
Washington reports increasing optimism that Germany will respond to the U S demand for freedom of the seas after Ambassador Gerard’s note. Public debate centers on Bryan statements and claims of a hoax over the Dr Myer Gerhard safe return, with potential diplomatic implications.
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International News Service
Washington
Gremany
Gerard
Germany
Kaiser
Bryan
Myer Gerhard
Tommy Rot
Bernstorff Silent On Sensational Charge Return to New York
German Ambassador Von Bernstorff offered no comment on allegations linking Dr Myer Gerhard to Berlin and claims he was actually Dr Albert Myer, a high German war ministry official. His secretary stated there would be no publication of the charge.
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New York
von Bernstorff
Catskills
Myer Gerhard
Berlin
Albert Myer
Gerhard
Sunday business laws debated by Morgan County Grand Jury
The Morgan County Grand Jury reported on Sunday closing law violations by Decatur merchants. It recommends keeping drug stores and certain dairies open on the Sabbath while closing barber shops and other shops from midnight Saturday to Sunday. The panel also addresses Poor Farm water, Pellagra treatment, and calls for J P Brumbelow to resign, noting the county jail is in good condition.
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Thos. W. Wert
Morgan County Grand Jury
Decaturs
Decatur Dairy
Decaturee Cream Company
Morgan County Law and Equity Court
Morgan County
Ala
E. D. Whitman
J. W. Cunningham
Carbon Hill
Alabama
Justices Peace
J. P
J. P. Brumbelow
Austinville
J.P
W. A. Boger
State department may seek explanation from Von Bernstorff
The article notes concern that Kaiser Wilhelm’s ambassador Von Bernstorff exploited the system to secure a safe passport for an official, prompting expectations that the State Department will demand an explanation for this action.
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State Department
Abassador von Bernstorff
Big Oil Company Incorporation At Hartselle
Articles filed for the Hartselle Oil and Fertilizer Company with a $25 000 capital. The firm will operate a general oil and fertilizer business in Hartselle. Incorporators include C O Jaggars S E Stewart J R White A P Howell J L Day and others. Officers named C C Jaggars president S E Stewart vice president A P Howell secretary treasurer.
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Hartselle Oil and Fertilizer Company
Hartselle
C. O. Jaggers
S. E. Stewart
J. R. White
A. P. Howell
Chester Lee
J. M. Simpson
Stewart Bros
Luther Adcock
E. E. Stephenson
Thos. F. Hodges
C. C. Jaggars
Cullman
Air raids cause extensive civilian casualties in Europe
London reports 221 non combatants killed and many more hurt in recent air raids. Amsterdam dispatches credit 200 deaths in the Baden capital Karishine raid. Paris telegram notes 5 killed at Nancy. Admiralty confirms 16 dead in a Zeppelin raid over England. unknown losses in Belfort and St Die.
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London
Amsterdam
Karishine
Baden
Germany
Paris
Nancy
England
Belfort
St. Die
Frederick Four Times At Society Woman Tragedy
In a Brooklyn residence district a burglary ended in tragedy as a man shot Barbara Cornelious 22 then killed himself. Police report a burglar motive and a double fatal incident at the Cornelious home.
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Fred
International News Service
New York
Brooklyn
Barbara
Cornelious
Handsome prizes offered to Decatur daily carriers
The Decaturs Daily boosts carrier pay under a new plan with earnings rising for all boys. The top and third prize incentives aim to grow subscriptions within thirty days, including a beauty watch as first prize and a Palm Beach suit as a second prize. Two local merchants back the awards.
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Decaturs
J. A. Buttrey
J. L. Echols
Palm Beach
Echols
Buttrey
Hchole
Prise
Decaturs Daily
Ty. Cobb
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Decatur
GANK
Wight
Inquiry Board
J.baker
Samuel Hale Pearson
Buenos Aires
South America
Mr. Pearson
Wilson
Council
Bernstorff
J.C. Brumbelow
BIG Oil Company
Karlshave
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