Japanese Embroilment Overshadows Mexican Situation
Washington reports that tension over Japanese treatment in California dominates Mexican affairs. A department note to Japan has sparked speculation. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan seek to avoid tribunal mediation by friendly powers. Proceedings remain secret until next week for public release.
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International News Service
Washington
California
Department
Wilson
Bryan
Pro
Orphans Day Sunday at Central Methodist
The Orphans Home of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Selma Alabama asks Central Methodist Sunday School New Drcatur to join in a liberal donation next Sunday during the lay hour to help about one hundred children with no parents. The appeal urges giving to care for the little ones and emphasizes that helping them is helping Jesus.
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Orphans Home
The
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Selma
Ala
Central Methodist Sunday School of
New Drcatur
Jesus
Mabested Charged With Murder in Jealousy Case
Louis King, a young white man, was arrested in Birmingham and charged with murder for the June 19 assassination of Moses Houlihan. He was jailed on grand larceny prior to the warrant. Officials cite jealousy as the motive and reporters were barred from questioning King. Sensational developments are expected.
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News Service
Birmingham
Louis King
Moses Houlihan
King
Olympia Opera Company Headlines Two Shows at Masonic Theatre
The Olympia Opera Company repeats La Mascot tonight following strong audience demand and adds Lucille Love, the Girl of Mystery to the program. It is the third installment of the popular newspaper serial. Tomorrow night The Chimes of Normandy is slated for presentation.
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Olympia Opera Company
Lucille Love
Girl
Normandy
Hear Rev Ridley of Atlanta Tonight at Central Baptist
Rev Caleb Ridley of Atlanta, a persuasive revival speaker, conducts services at Central Baptist Church here. His fiery, rugged eloquence blends with Indian heritage and Irish wit and pathos. Hear him tonight.
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Caleb Ridley
Atlanta
Central Baptist Church
Consuelo Duchess of Marlborough Arrives in New York
Consuelo Duchess of Marlborough arrived in New York today aboard the American Duchess. The social figure known as Consuelo Van derbilt is noted in dispatches from New York society.
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International
New York
Consuelo, Duchess of Marlboro
Consuelo
Vanderbilt
Evacuation Reported From San Louis Potossi Stronghold
On June 26 San Louis Potossi in Zacatecas was said to be evacuated by way of Torreon and Saltillo, a claim not yet confirmed, with San Louis Potossi described as the Federal stronghold.
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International News Service
Zacatecas
Mex
San Louis Potossi
Torreon
Saltillo
Hamil Likely Elected President of International Sunday School
Chicago June 26 Rev H M Hamil of Nashville is expected to be chosen as president of the International Sunday School association to succeed Hartshorne of Boston. Dr Hamil, a teacher trainer, was nominated by G S Dingle of Calgary with KE K Warren of Michigan likely named vice president amid expected debate by the lenders committee.
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International News Service
Chicago
H. M. Hamil
Nashville
International Sunday School Association
Hartshorne
Boston
Hamil
G. 8. Dingle
Calgary
Alberta
Michigan
Lessors
Teaching of sex hygiene approved by Sunday schools
In Chicago on June 26 E H Mohr superintendent of the purity department announced that sex hygiene should be taught in Sunday schools or homes to prevent street teaching. He urged that silence is criminal and that such knowledge supports purity in the religious setting of Sunday schools.
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International News Service
Chicago
E.H. Mohr
Navy bill funds to build a dreadnaught authorized
The House agreed to a naval affairs bill after conference with the Senate committee. An amendment permits selling battleships to Greece and uses the proceeds to build a $3,000,000 dry dock at Norfolk Virginia and to finance a dreadnaught.
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International News Service
Washington
House
Naval Affairs
Senate Committee
Norfolk
Senate
Greece
Connecticut Mail Transport Be By Automobiles
Washington reports that Connecticut mail delivery will switch to auto mobiles or trucks after the Connecticut Railway Company refused mail transport. Second Assistant Postmaster General Stewart urged Connecticut postmasters to hire road transport and said Congress may fine steam railways $5,000 for failing to carry U S mails.
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Washington
Connecticut
Connecticut — Railway Company
Stewart
Congress
United States
Raid Nabs 110 Bottles Hidden in Bis marck Cellar
Sheriff McCulloch and Deputy Harvey Wright seized 110 bottles of beer during a raid at Bis marck. The container was concealed in a cellar accessed by a trap door.
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McCulloch
Harvey Wright
the Bismarck
Therto
Tuscumbia Votes on Commission Form Change
In Tuscumbia on June 26 the city will order an election to decide if qualified voters favor changing from aldermanic to commission government. The mayor received a probate judge certificate naming the required voters and requesting the election within 40 days.
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Tuscumbia
Aor
Crowds Pack Poughkeepsie for Intercollegiate Regatta
The June 26 crowd estimated 75,000 to 100,000 gathers in Poughkeepsie to watch the intercollegiate regatta. Cornell is favored in varsity, junior varsity, and freshman eight events, with many hoping for a dark horse victory amid tidal schedule delays and multiple race lineups.
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Frank Ye
Poughkeepsie
New York Central
West Shore
Cornell
Courtney
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Syracuse
Wisconsin
Washington
Positio Ns
Washinton
The Curse of Bigness in Early 20th Century Business
The article discusses growth and consolidation in major firms like Claflin and the New Haven road. Louis Brandeis voices concern that large organizations become unmanageable and cite Morgan’s era as illustrating how such systems outgrow their founders. The piece argues failures stem from size, not single leaders.
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International News’ Service
Washington
Louis E. Brandies
Claflin
New Haven Road
Morgan
Bankrupt Claflin Co Owes Millions To Creditors
New York reports the H B Claflin Co bankruptcy involves 36.8 million in total debts to dry goods manufacturers and national suppliers. The burden spans 27 stores nationwide, six in New York and two in Brooklyn, with several shops possibly surviving by self-financing while bankers see only a few as safe. Creditors committees face a massive task amid wide ramifications. receivers may be replaced by a creditors committee.
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International News Service
New York
H. B. Claflin’ Co
Brooklyn
Merchants Agree to Close Businesses During Hot Months
A Decatur group of merchants including Bailey & Pointer Williamson & Echols J.S. Patterson W. J. Edwards Walker & Woodward Olshine Bros A Spielberger and H Feinberg pledge to close shops from now until September 1 at 7 p m except Saturdays pay days and two subsequent nights.
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Decatur
Postoffice Robbed in Lincoln. $25 Stolen
Report from Lincoln states the postoffice was robbed last night and $25 taken. No suspects identified. Investigation underway by local authorities.
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International News Service
Lincoln
Postomics
Subscribers urged to call if paper not delivered
The Decatur Daily advises readers to telephone New Decatur 462 if the paper does not arrive each afternoon. The paper has no other method to confirm timely delivery.
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Decaturs
New Decatur No. 462
Massive Fire Rages Through District Wiping Out Homes
A devastating blaze left 4 dead and thousands homeless in a vast district measuring about 2.12 by 1.12 miles. Water scarce, 10 000 rations and shelter supplies distributed from military camps as state aid mobilizes. The House of the Seven Gables was spared.
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State of
Massachusetts
State House
House of Seven Gables
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Man Escapes During Preliminary Beat. Is Recaptured
A white man facing a local charge leaped from a window during a preliminary in Tusumbia, followed by gunfire. He hid under a house but Deputy Sheriff Wright cornered him and placed him in jail.
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Wright
Tuscumbia
Venezuelan Minister Senor Rejus Dies in Atlantic City
Senor Rejus Venezuela's minister to the United States died in Atlantic City on June 26. The death occurred during a visit to the city for rest and officials announced no further details were available. He previously served in diplomatic posts and was widely noted in regional government circles.
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International News Service
Atlantic City
No J
Senor Rejus
Venezuela
King Leads Horse Guards Parade At King's Birthday
London June 26 The trooping of the color ceremony on Horse Guards Parade marked the King's birthday with thousands watching. An innovation saw the King lead the guards to the Queen Victoria Memorial before Buckingham Palace to give the final salute, followed by a dismissal and customary banquets.
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London
Queen Victoria Memorial
Buckingham Palace
Southern Railway to double track 649 miles to Atlanta
Southern Railway plans a five year program to double track the Washington to Atlanta line 649 miles. Financing comes from $20,000,000 in Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line bonds approved by the Georgia railroad commission. About $5,500,000 already sold to refund existing Southern bonds. Project spans North Carolina Virginia and Georgia with extensive mountain work and regional economic boost. Through trains will link eastern cities with New Orleans and the south will see a labor and material surge.
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Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line Railway Company
Georgia Railroad Commission
Atlanta
Charlotte Air Line
Southern Railway
Southernway
Washington
North Georgia
Charlotte
Orange
Amherst
Whittle
Danville
Pelham
N. C
Greensboro
Concord
Harrisburg
Duluth
Sewannee
Gainesville
Spartanburgh
Spartanburg Junction
New Orleans
Memphis
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Asheville
Jacksonville
Savannah
Columbus
South
Walter Pryor Hanged for Power Company Foreman Killing
In Gadsden on June 26 Walter Pryor a 27 year old man was executed for the murder of George Quest foreman for the Alabama Power company. He died 19 minutes after the trap was sprung and gave no statement. Pryor spent his last night singing and was attended by five negro preachers.
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International News Service
Gadsden
Walter Pryor
George Quest
Alabama Power Company
President Wilson presses ahead with anti trust policies
Washington reports that President Wilson will pursue his anti trust agenda after an emphatic declaration. The move drew wide attention in Congress and sparked broad discussion among lawmakers today.
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International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Villa presses toward Mexico City amid vast battle losses
Twenty thousand Constitutionalist troops head toward Aguiscaleantes to finish Carranza's army. Villa organizes, troops move, and hundreds of dead are piled and burned. Reports say Villa predicts Huerta's end and a Mexico City breakthrough within a month.
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International News Service
Zacatecas
Mex
Aguiscaleantes
Carras
Federal Army
Villa Tset
Elliot
Villa
Huerta
Mexico City
Federal grand jury indicts three men in bribery scheme
Three men including a deputy court officer were indicted on bribe charges for attempting to fix a jury. Each was held on $15,000 bond. Prosecutors say they solicited money to secure a mistrial by bribing jurors.
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Nternational News Service
President Wires Offering Aid in Salem Emergency
Washington reports President Wilson telegraphed Massachusetts Governor Walsh expressing sorrow for Salem sufferers and offering federal aid in an emergency. He asked if the federal government could assist.
Man Arrested in Staten Island Meter Box Break‑in
Police in Staten Island lock up a suspect after a morning arrest for breaking into a street meter box. The detainee, identified locally as Nevilles, faces charges related to the vandalism and theft investigation.
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Nevilles
Staten
Early item notes a W. M. Brothers farm near town
A fragment notes W. M. Brothers owning a farm about eight miles south of town and two miles from a location, with a cotton bloom observed on June 22 indicating agricultural activity.
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W. M. Brothers
This
Men Sentenced to Penitentiary in Local Case
The text reports that defendants including Dr. McCarley Lebli¢, ecgrown and Will Simms have been taken to the penitentiary following a local conviction. The wording is fragmented but indicates these individuals were convicted locally and sent to prison.
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Pen
McCarley
Lebli
Ecgrown
Will Simms
Cox
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