Bryan Issues Ultimatum to Chas Murphy Over Convention Chair
National Committee faces a choice on Judge Parker as temporary chair with Bryan threatening to enter the race if progressives fail to unite. Delegates align with Parker or Bryan amid Clark and Roosevelt option talks ahead of Chicago mass convention plans. Bureau reports indicate advisers warn Murphy could spark a dramatic floor clash.
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Baltimore
National Committee
Juige Parker
William J. Bryan
Charles Murphy
Tammany
Parker
Murphy
Bryan
Wilson
Jake
Two Negroes Arrested in Aged Man Robbery Near Rail Junction
Hezekiah Morris and Ira Grown were arrested by Deputy Sheriff W B Scott and Officer Hill for holding up and robbing Sam Thompson, an elderly black man, near the Louisville Nashville and Southern railway junction. They allegedly struck Thompson and stole $3. the suspects fled toward Decatur but were captured after a search of boats and ferry. Both confessed and are jailed pending further action.
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Hezekiah Morris
Ira Grown
W. B. Scott
Oficer Hill
Decatur
Sam Thompson
Loulaville and
Nashville and Southern Railway
Thompson
Decatur Orry
Scott
Oiiver Hill
Aed
Boott
Lyons Hotel Contract To Be Let This Week
Architect Breeding will oversee the Lyons Hotel project in Decatur. He is expected to arrive tomorrow and construction will begin soon with the contract to be awarded this week. Builders Lyon and McNeil aim to have the hotel ready for occupancy by October 1.
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Breeding
Lyons
Messrs. Lyon and McNeil
Forty Drowned In Niagara Wharf Collapse
UPI reports at Eagle Park Niagara River initial recovery of fifteen women and children bodies with authorities believing about twenty five more drowned in a wharf collapse at Niagara. The incident occurred near Eagle Park along the river.
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Niagara
Buffalo
N.Y
Niagara River
Eagle Park
Will Amood y Again Taken To Asylum
Will Camody was taken to the insane asylum at Tuscaloosa yesterday by Deputy Scott after an incident. Camody was escorted to the facility under restraint and remained in custody pending evaluation.
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Will Camody
Tuscaloosa
Yestern
Scott and
Camody
Responsibility of Citizens in Decaturs Liquor Fight
Elder Elbert Holland preached at First Christian church urging citizen responsibility to curb liquor sales. He warned laws fail without enforcement and urged closing open bar rooms, stressing personal courage to vote against liquor and support temperance in Decaturs. The sermon titled The Great Trial and the Advocate urged active duty.
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Elbert Holland
First Christian Church
Decaturs
Holland
Baton Rouge
Hell
Kingdom of Heaven
Oregon
Togo
Nelson
England
Arns
Famous bull fighter gored to death after final charge
Madrid June 24 Pastor one of Spain's greatest toreadors is believed dying from injuries sustained in last week's bullring. He was tossed high as the bull charged after nearly finishing the animal. Bombita his partner was also gored but escaped by leaping the barrier as the bull dropped dead in the arena.
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Madrid
Pastor
Spain
Bombita
Labor leaders guilty of contempt in Washington case
Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison were found guilty of contempt of court by Justice Wright. Gompers and Morrison received jail terms of one year and six months respectively, with bonds set at 5000 each on appeal. Mitchell was not present and his sentence was deferred.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank A. Morrison
Wright
Gompérs
Morrison
Gompers
United State Supreme Court
Tec
Delinquent Tax Sale Draws County Residents
A large crowd from across the county gathers at the courthouse for the delinquent tax sale. About 1,000 taxpayers have land unpaid on state taxes, with buyers including farmers, merchants, clerks, and other citizens. After two years the tax payers may lose title as buyers clear improvements. Some old land changes hands for only a few dollars.
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Varius
Glass clock by Lavari glass cutter impresses Munich audience
Munich observers report the invention of a glass clock by Lavari glass cutter Pose Buer. The large timepiece uses glass for its case wheel screw and frame, with springs of ordinary metal. It stands twenty by eight and a half inches and features a glass relief medal of the Prince Regent atop the case.
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United Press
Munich
Buer
Prince Regent
Star Theater Matinee Prizes For Ladies With Coupons
Three cut glass prizes valued items are being awarded this afternoon at the Star Theater. Ladies holding coupons distributed at matinee performances will be eligible. A weekly feature each Monday at this popular theater, be there with your coupon for a chance to win.
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Star Theater
Moving Picture House
White boxer L Toon vows to fight the "Big Smoke" next summer
The Decatur Daily reports Lincoln County Tennessee native L Toon, six eight and a quarter feet tall, 235 pounds, with 80 inch reach, 46/50 chest, and growing muscle, ready to face Johnson. backers plot training to shape him into a heavyweight contender for 4th of July and beyond.
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Jack Johnson
Flynn
Tere
Decaturs
L. Toon
Win
Johnson
Toon
Lincoln County
Tenn
Tennessee
Louisville
Nashville
Decaturs Daily
Strawberry Jag Mirrors Liquor Fumes On Strawberry Ships
London reports the strawberry jag as the latest issue with tourists refusing passage on steamers carrying early berries from Plougastel. Shipowners warn fumes from large berry loads intoxicate crews, forcing sailors to stay on deck much of the voyage to avoid incapacitation.
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United Press
London
Tle
Plougastel
Roosevelt forces form third party after Taft nomination
In Chicago, June 22, Roosevelt supporters met at Orchestra Hall to nominate Col. Roosevelt on a progressive platform while Taft and Sherman were renominated at the Republican Convention. Roosevelt urged a mass convention approach and pledged loyalty to any suitable candidate. The next day Taft and Sherman were renominated on the first ballot as Roosevelt adherents clashed with party leaders over the future of the Republican machine.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Gow
Johnson
Othr
Progressive Party
Taft
Sherman
Orchestra Hall
Col. Roosevelt
Republican Convention
Republican Party
Party of Justice and of Progress
Dil
William H. Taft
James
Republics National Convention
Brvelt
Lavollette
Cummins
Charles E. Hughes
Pennsylvania
Sinai
National Committee
Flint
Hadley
Missouri
Deneen
Illnois
Tae
Judgments Rendered Against Austin and Bon
Two default judgments were rendered in Morgan County Law and Equity against C. H. Austin and Son for 165 dollars and A. Z. Bailey for 261 dollars. Adjournment followed at 1:30 pm to allow the sheriff to summon ten jurors for the week.
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Morgan County
C. H. Austin
Work on New Echods Delayed then Set to Start Tomorrow
The unfinished work on the New Echods faces a delay and is now expected to begin tomorrow. Officials indicate plans to push ahead quickly if weather and conditions improve.
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Clark
Ollie M. James
Kentucky
William B. Reinharkt
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Amoody
Elder Holland
Joni Mitchell
S. Toon
Tennessee Giant
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Progressives
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