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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
3
In Atlanta, Roschal Will Hart and Robert Hart, three Black men, were executed for the December murder of Mrs. Irby. The husband witnessed the hanging as the condemned protested their innocence despite discussing confessions.
Feverish excitement grips Birmingham as a second midnight murder occurs in four days. Moses Houlihan was found last night with bullet holes in head and neck one block from his father’s home. No motive or suspect identified by noon. Police bustle in pursuit after Brookins’ recent killing.
Telegraphic taps report a Senate plan for a broad inquiry into American banking interests and the State Department in relation to the Nicaragua treaty. Wilson sent a thank you letter to Representative Sims for helping repeal the free tolls exemption clause of the Panama canal act. He also praised church unity in a letter to the Presbyterian Church’s stated clerk. Democratic conference in New York debated Tammany's role and proposed dual ticketing.
The Southern Railway completes an automatic electric block signal system on the main line from Seminary, Virginia to Orange, Virginia, 80 miles double track, offering continuous automatic protection to Washington Terminal. It extends to 198 miles now and plans 120 more.106 signals at two mile intervals establish block sections with interlocking switches and tower lights.
Public notice touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a grand remedy for stomach and liver troubles. Sold for 20Wi, widely advertised for sale by all dealers.
The Cantrill bill signed yesterday by President Wilson authorizes over 25000 dollars to Mrs. Dennis of Owen county as money owed her late husband. The action follows long-standing claims and reflects postwar relief efforts.
A vintage advertisement touts a twenty five cent bottle of Chamberlain's Liniment to relieve rheumatic pains quickly. Sold by all dealers.
Advertisement urges every family to keep Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for hot weather. It claims the preparation is invaluable during summer, has no superior use, and is sold by all dealers.
Advertises a line of engraved visiting yards with affordable pricing options for a wide range of budgets. Highlights customization choices and suitability for various events and displays.
Heavy fogs over several days trigger numerous accidents in English coastal waters while Richard Sylvester seeks re election as president of the International Association of Police Chiefs.
An 1920s classified snippet shows Daniel Drug Co offering prompt baggage service and safety guaranteed hauling with phone access in New Decatur. Walker advertises horse and buggy transportation from 315 Second Ave New Decatur, along with LLIAMS MFG. 0 Proes. Cleveland Ohio indicating industrial listings.
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