Sulzer Defies Tammany Leaders in Albany Tussle
Governor Sulzer fires back at Tammany Hall figures Charles Murphy and George M Curtis accusing them of libelous attacks and urging Murphy to reveal all alleged statements while urging lawmakers to press the direct primaries bill. He labels Curtis a notoriety seeker and tool of others trying to ruin him for resisting their bidding.
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Albany
N. Y
Sulzer
Sulzer-Murphy Curtis
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
George M. Curtis
New York
Murphy
Hi S
Curtis
Vermont
Lattter
Recove
Fies
John Anderson
New Decatur Council Met Last Night
New Decatur council met with all members present except Alderman Hardage. Mayor Wolcott reported the treasurer destroyed bonds worth 4600 for public improvements. Gulf Compress proposed paying 120.20 for sewer construction on their premises. Police chief Davidson detailed May arrests totaling 14 white males 8 male negroes and 1 female negro with 33680 in fines. A sanitary sewer petition between 24 and 4th avenues and Johnson and Grant streets was referred to the Sanitary Committee and City Engineer. Many sidewalk and street improvement petitions were received. An Alderman Odom bond issuance proposal of 160000 was referred to Finance. A tax allocation rule to use ward taxes only for street work was tabled.
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Nault
Hardage
Eit
Wolcott
Gulf Compress Company
Davidson
4Th Avenues
Johnson and
Grant Streets
Sanitary Committee
Odom
Jere Tapey Pardoned By Governor ONeal
Sheriff ER N McCullough received a telegram from Governor ONeal stating that Jerre Tapey was pardoned for a prohibition law violation. The telegram said the papers would be sent Tuesday.
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Jere Thapey
O'Neal
Sherif ER. N. McCullough
Vernor O’neal
Jerre Tarpey
Man Takes Own Life Over Love For Huntsville Girl
In Huntsville on June 24, W A Miller of Scottsboro killed himself at the Parker boarding house by swallowing carbolic acid after the girl he loved refused him. The telephonist he loved at Huntsville Central Office was distressed by the tragedy. Miller left a note asking his parents be notified and saying he was tired of life and would be better off dead.
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Huntsville
W. A. Miller
Scottsboro
Parker Boarding House
Miller
Parker
Payday totals cited by merchants in ledger notes
The text records a payday amount of 6000 divided among merchants and notes the last L. and N. payday as a large sum. Merchants are busy entering credits in their books.
No Music at Oakland Park Tonight
Os account of the serious illness the family of Bandmaster C Hauck there will be many at Oakland Park this evening.
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Oakland Park
C. Hauck
Marriage licenses issued in Probate Judge office
The office of Probate Judge reports issued licenses for Wiley Sheippey and Miss Julia Barkersdal of Falkville. Karl Murphy and Miss Zuclon Thoms on. H. W. Kirby and Miss LiQe Mulligan. William D. Westmoreland and Miss Minnie Edmondson. William E. Odom and Miss Blythe Manly. William TL Novipato and Miss Myrtle L Wood. Dave Anders and Miss Eva Brow's.
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Wiley Sheippey
Falkville
Julia Barkersdal
Karl Murphy
Zuclon Thompson
H. W. Kirby
LiQe Mulligan
William D. Westmoreland
Minnie Edmondson
William E. Odom
Blythe Manly
William TL
Myrtle” L
Wood
Dave Anders
Eva Brow
Big Fourth of July Parade Through Decatur Streets
Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties invited to the Fourth of July festivities in Decatur. Merchants offer premiums for parade entrants from outside the city limits with blue ribbons and impartial judges. The event promises a gala day with plans for future yearly celebrations and a call for community participation.
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Morgan
Limestone
Lawrence
South
Community fair offers cash prizes for best farm stock and produce
Local sponsors distribute awards for top livestock and crops including best yearling colt, two year old, mare and colt, best oats and wheat sheaf, alfalfa hay, corn stalks, and mudsling harness horses. Prizes range from cash to merchandise like oxfords, rugs, shoes, and hay. Many merchants from Lynnville to Decatur sponsor prizes for youths and owners displaying superior stock.
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City National Bank
Odom Dry Goods Co
Sivley & Sandlin
A. Z. Near Grocery Co
Hughes & Tidwell Supply Co
L. W. Borton
Morgan Furniture Co
Sam Spielberger
Stinson Bros
Sulk Bros
Pemenes
Youth Gunman Raises Alarm in Washington Court
Ray M. Stewart an 18 year old attempted to shoot up a court in Washington as Justice Wen dall Stafford faced a probation refusal for a December highway robbery arrest. Three shots were fired narrowly missing prosecutors and narrowly missing the judge as chaos sent lawyers officers and spectators scrambling for cover. Edwin Blaine a Agriculture Department clerk restrained the youth who was later placed in a cell. prosecutors blamed unbalanced state of mind from sensational dime novel style reading.
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Wendall P. Stafford
Justice Stafford
Stewart
United States
Samuel Hawke
Hailey
Washington
Stafford
Hawken
Given
Moffit
Mise Ed Hawken
Grant
L N Filling In By The New Decatur Station
Water surges and waves roar under the New Decatur station as surrounding low ground is being filled with cinders by the L The N. A coating of fine white gravel will be spread over the cinders to improve the station’s appearance.
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L& N
Decatur
Morgan County Bank Declares Semiannual Dividend
At a board meeting the Morgan County National Bank declared a four percent semi annual dividend payable July 1. The bank reports capital of $100,000, surplus of $20,000, and undivided profits of $27,000.
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Morgan County Bank
Morgan County National Bank
Governor O Nea l Signs Humane Order on Convict Shackles
Montgomery report states Governor O Neale issues order to remove shackles from convicts in custody. It bans leasing city prisoners to public works or private contractors. The measure aims to ease harsh conditions amid ongoing reform concerns.
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Tgomery
Pelky Acquitted in Calgary Narrow-Pledgun Case
Arthur Pelky was acquitted yesterday of a charge connected to the death of Lathe McCarty in the price ring on May 24. The trial took place in Calgary with Pelky cleared of wrongdoing.
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Calgary
Canada
Jdde
Arthur Pelky
Lathe
McCarty
Knife duel leaves Elbert Childers gravely wounded
Courthouse visitors report a knife duel Saturday night at Eva on W. T. Frostang farm. Elbert Childers was stabbed six times in the back and neck by Howard Cobb during a longstanding feud. Childers is in serious condition with slim hopes of recovery. Cobb has not yet been arrested.
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Eva
Elbert Childers
Howard Cobb
W. T. Frostang
Childers
Cobb
Wiring contract for YMCA building and new cafe manager
The contract for wiring the YMCA building has been let and work will begin soon. The YMCA will use the latest electrical systems to satisfy stringent insurance standards. F W Shugart of Birmingham has been hired as cafe manager to deliver high quality service. James Allen and J M Rainey take leadership roles in YMCA services and a new fret class cleaning and pressing club is mentioned.
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F. W. Shugart
Birmingham
Shugart
James Allen
Mgr
the Association
Thornhill
J. M. Rainey
Y. M
Allg Foh
Picnic on Fourth at Austinville Baseball Club
The Austinville Base Ball Club hosts a public event in Austinville on July 4 with base ball games foot pigeon shooting and music. The event offers lemonade and other treats though rain may affect timing.
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Austinville
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Crawford Clothing Co
Regal
Hay Owl Drug Co
W. R. Case Razor
Lidé Hardware Co
Alaska
Decatur Cornice and Roofing Co
Crow & Crow
Williamson & Echols
Echols Bros
Bailey and Pointer
Decatur Drug Co
Box Belle Camp
Daniel Drug Co
Wade Bros
Timothy Hay
Brock & Spight Co
Peden Ramage Hardware Co
McGehee Furniture Co
Cartwright Drug Store
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Ray M. Stewart
Gov. O'Neal
Pelky
M.C. A. Mote
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