Bank President Arrested Over Insolvent Jefferson County Bank
Eugene F. Enslen, president of the suspended Jefferson County Savings Bank, was arrested in Birmingham on an indictment charging violation of state banking laws by accepting deposits while the bank was insolvent. He posted bond for 2500 dollars and promised to issue a public statement. The bank, suspended since January 28, has faced failed reorganizations and may leave savings depositors facing substantial losses.
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International News Service
Birmingham
Eugene F. Enslen
Jefferson County Savings Bank
Enslen
Jefferson County Bank
Wilson links aid to peage project and peace efforts
President Wilson stated he has not chosen a permanent successor to Ex Secretary Bryan. He said the U.S. is not pressing for peace in Europe but will act to promote peace when an opportunity arises. He planned to confer with Secretary Lansing on a note to Germany in the Frye case, though sending it this week seemed unlikely.
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International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Bryan
U.S
Europe
Lansing
Germany
William P. Frye
Dunkirk Bombarded as German Shells Reach City
Paris reports German bombardment of Dunkirk with shells, killing several, in a night attack. Germans also employ poisonous gases in France, releasing choking fumes south of Arras amid two weeks of heavy fighting. In Alsace, French forces push along the Fecht valley toward Metzeral.
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International News Service
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Dunkirk
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Montgomery Team Wins Over Nebraska Indians
Superior Pfingstl led the Cream of Kentucky city league squad to a decisive victory against the visiting Nebraska Indians in Montgomery on a Sunday afternoon. The Indians scored once in the fourth inning when Razor advanced from second on Wolf's slow roller to Faunce for a scoring play.
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New Decatur Grants 30 Year Bell Franchise
Mayor Hardage cites telephone rate comparisons from Alabama and Georgia towns Fess up to 4 per month for business lines and 2 to 2.5 for residence lines The full proposed ordinance for Southern Bell Telephone Telegraph sets a 30 year franchise, a new rate schedule and a district service linking Decatur Austinville and Fairview The move aims to settle a long running fight with the American Telephone and Telegraph Company and open local long distance to Bell while preserving existing rates until the new building is finished
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Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Southerm Bell Telephone Co
Decatur
Austinville
Fairview
State Commission
Alderman Curry Presided In Police Court
Alderman W. A. Curry acted as mayor pro-tem in the New Decatur police court this morning in Mayor A. A. Hardage absence. Two train riding cases were heard and each resulted in a fine of 2.60 dollars.
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W. A. Curry
New Decatur
A. A. Hardage
Birmingham
Amendment to Present Franchise For New Decatur Streets
City council introduces an amendment to the present franchise for the American Telephone and Telegraph Company. The measure subjects the firm to all current and future highway-use ordinances, while clarifying no grant to operate a local telephone exchange or to use streets for such purpose without written acceptance by the assignee of the 1898 franchise.
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Supreme Court
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Mayfield
Sayre
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Simpson
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Apriwer
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Indianapolis Grand Jury Indicts 128 Politicians
Indictments charging conspiracy to commit a felony are returned against Thomas Crager Democratic committeeman Mayor Joseph Bell Indianaapolis police superintendent Perret former Terre Haute mayor Roberts and 124 other Indianapolis politicians by the Marion County grand jury probing the 1914 election. Bonds set from 2500 to 10000 dollars.
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International News Service
Indianapolis
Thomas Crager
Jospeh E Bell
Poliée Perret
Dianapolis
Roberts
Terre Haute
Marion County Graund Jury
Thaw Goes On Trial With Seven Jurors Picked
New York June 22 Harry K Thaw enters the courtroom at 10 20 am facing a sanity trial before a jury He greets acquaintances at the press table and declares he is confident of a square deal He will rely on a jury after a prior conspiracy case verdict. Seven jurors were selected from the first fourteen talesmen after the morning examination.
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International News Service
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Talesmen
Americans Stand Off the Indians
Admiral Howard reports a careful investigation of conditions in the Yaqui valley. No marines will be landed unless Washington instructs or a sudden Indian raid threatens Americans. A Nogales dispatch says half the valley is devastated and Americans await relief forces.
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Washington
Admiral Howard
Guaymas
Yaqui
Mexico
Navy Department
State Department
Nogales
Atlanta Quiet After Leo Frank Pardon Action
Atlanta reports subdued streets after Gov. Slaton commutes Leo Frank sentence. Extra police remain on duty but no demonstrations observed as crowds disperse by midnight. Frank's wife and family decline to comment on the governor's action.
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Atlanta
Slaton
Leo Frank
Frank
Frank Near Collapse as Account Strain Mounts
Milledgeville Georgia June 22 Leo M Frank shows no work assignment today as doctors warn he is on the verge of collapse from recent strain. Physicians report he remains too weak to begin duties until he regains strength.
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International News Service
Milledgeville, Ga
Leo. M. Frank
Death of Frank Hufford at 53 in Louisville notice
Frank Hufford aged 53 died at his Fifth Avenue West home last night after a lingering illness. He worked at the L and N shops until a paralysis stroke two years ago. Funeral at eight tonight from his residence Rev R I Walston officiating. Remains go to Louisville for interment with Masonic honors. two lodge members accompany them. He was active in Central Methodist church and local Masonic circles.
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Louisville
Decatur City Council to Meet in Postponed Session
The Decatur City Council is scheduled to meet in a postponed session at eight o'clock tonight. This will be the last meeting for the month.
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Decatur
Wena 15 Making Claims Declares Galicians Prong Hold
An exchange dispatch from London dated June 22 reports persistent rumors in Berlin that Lemberg has fallen and that the Galicians hold is practically surrounded by invaders.
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WENA
International News Service
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Exchange
Berlin
Lemberg
Austro German Forces Surround Lemberg Forts
Berlin reports Austro German troops press north of Lemberg as forts hold. Russians retreat east of Zotklew about 15 miles north of Lemberg and the battle northwest of Lemberg continues.
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International News Service
Berlin
Lemberg
War Office
Galicia
Zotklew
Austro German forces surround Lemberg near collapse
Vienna reports Lemberg nearly surrounded by Austro German allies with Teutonic troops within 18 miles of the city as of today according to an official statement. The fall of the stronghold is described as imminent.
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Lemberg Expected to be Abandoned by Defenders
Petrograd reports strong local belief that Lemberg will soon fall to Austro German forces with no official confirmation yet. The rumour mills run as World War I battles intensify in the region around Petrograd and Lemberg.
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Lemberg
Austrians Repel Italian Attacks and Bombard Coasts
Austrian forces claim slight victories over the Italian invaders in an official statement. Three Italian assaults were repulsed and Austrian torpedo boats bombarded several coast cities including Brindisi.
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Vienna
Brindisi
Italians Repel Austrian Attacks on Isonzo Front
Rome reports repeated Austrian assaults at night to seize positions on the left bank of the Isonzo were repulsed. Italian forces continue to gain ground in the Mt Nero sector of the operations.
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International News Service
Rome
Isonzo
Mt. Nero
Supreme Court Revisits Caminetti White Slave Case
The Supreme Court granted a review of the Caminetti conviction from California for violating the white slave law and also ordered a review of Maury I. Diggs who was convicted with Caminetti.
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Washington
Supreme Court
F.drew Caminetti
California
Maury I. Diggs
Caminetti
Haberdasher Samuel Spielberger Wins Prize Display
Samuel Spielberger, a noted haberdasher, earns a $12 prize for a window display featured by The Hoosier. A Hole Proof display photograph, showcased in the magazine, prompted congratulations from friends after the award was notified.
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Samuel Spielberger
Germany drafting note on Lusitania crisis nearing final form
Officials report the first draft of Germanys reply to the American note on Lusitania and submarine warfare is being prepared at the German foreign office and will go to Kaiser Wilhelm II for approval. Washington expects a definite reply and notes Frye case liability of 230000 under the 1828 treaty with no prize court needed.
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International News Service
Washington
Administration
Lusitania
Foreign Office
United States
Germany
William P. Frye
Wilson
Italian Forces Intensify Breakthrough at Monfalcone
Rome June 22 Italian troops renew vigor in assaults on Austrian positions as resistance stiffens. A war office warning promises court martial for spies and shooting of snipers. Italians capture Monfalcone taking two super-dreadnoughts and a cruiser under construction.
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International News Service
Rome
War Office
Monfalcone
General De Wet Sentenced to Six Years in Treason Trial
Bloemfontein South Africa June 22 Gen Christian De Wet one of the rebellion leaders against the British government was found guilty of treason He was today sentenced to imprisonment and fined $1
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International News Service
Bloemfontaine
South Africa
Christian,De Wet
Day
Alabama Power Offers Gas Bill Rebate to Residents
Alabama Power Company proposes a unusual rebate to exclusive gas users, offering to return one half of any July gas bill that exceeds a set amount. Manager T. L. Beauchamp notes the rate is lower than many southern towns, sparking interest.
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T. L. Beauchamp
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