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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1915

Page

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Stegler Denies Frame Up After Hotel Grenoble Arrest

Mrs Annette Hoke Stegler wife of Richard Stegler central figure in a fraudulent passport case was arrested at the Hotel Grenoble on an assault charge against German reporter A W Matelkat. Stegler claimed the arrest was a frame up. The hotel room showed no sign of a struggle and Matelkat reported she struck him with a cane and threw a bottle. Magistrate Barlow discharged her and rebuked the accusers.

International News Service New York Annette Hoke Stegler Richard P. Stegler A. W. Matelkat Grenoble Matelkat Stegler Genoble

Passport artists indicted by jury

A Federal grand jury indicted Richard P. Stegler Richard Madden Gustave Coon and an unnamed co conspirator for conspiring to defraud the United States by procuring a passport. Stegler Madden and Cook were arraigned and held on bail of 15000.

International Newservice New York Richard P. Stegler Richard Madden Gustave Coon Federal Grand Jury United States Stegler Madden Cook

Biggest Flakes Snow That Ever Fell Here

Residents recall the city experiencing a historic snowfall with unusually large flakes. An hour of steady descent produced generous, uniquely sized flakes described as large as a hard time dollar though the ground conditions prevented lingering.

England's Plan to Prevent Commodities Reaching Germany

Premier Makin makes a sweeping statement in the House of Commons outlining measures to block all commodities from reaching Germany. The plan signals intensified economic pressure amid ongoing conflict and seeks to choke German supply lines through blocked trade.

Germany England Premier Makin House OF Commons

Asquith Announces World War Food Embargo Policy

Prime Minister Asquith announces in the House of Commons a British embargo on all foodstuffs and raw materials to Germany, aiming to starve Germany into submission. The declaration includes a coast blockade and a daily war expenditure of 10 million dollars after April 1, with a 185 million dollar credit.

London Asquith House of Commons Germany England United State Guaablaliin U. S

Typhoid Outbreak Recedes as Precautions Continue

The typhoid fever outbreak is retreating as physicians report fewer patients and full recoveries. Doctors warn the public to keep boiling water and pursue anti-typhoid vaccination, noting immunity lasts three years and recovering individuals can still spread the disease.

Physi- Giang

Hall returns to head North Alabama Traction Company

W R Hall, who built the Decatur trolley line, resumes active leadership of the North Alabama Traction Company replacing temporary manager R L Parsons. Hall arrives from Anniston after six years away and plans to restore operations amid talk of a future Alabama Power Company takeover.

Hall Traction Company W. R. Hall Decaturs North Alabama Traction Company Mr. Hall R. L Parsons Birmingham Camp Ground Anniston Alabama Power Company Etowah Twin Cities Railway Hines Hké Lhchbibt Wiley Wn

Golowial Club to Enter The City League Season

Chairman McMillin plans a second meeting of fans within days to formally launch the season for the city league. Reports from nominating grounds and finance committees are due, as managers pile in pennant claims. The Colonial club may join, with talk of fast players.

McMillin T. A. Bowles J. W. Pole Marvin West Grounds L. P. Troupe N. B. Peake Lewis Hardage Edwin Shackelford J. G. Holesapple

British Envoys Deliver Note on German Blockade

Ambassador Spring-Rice of England and Ambassador Jesserand of France called on Secretary Bryan. It is understood they delivered a note formally declaring Germany blockaded all shipping, signaling a significant diplomatic stance.

Washington International Ington Mar Spring-Rice England Jesserand Bryan Germany

McMillem Case Set for March 12 Hearing

The preliminary hearing of A. HB. McMillem for attempted assault on Miss Myrtle Vandiver is set for March 12 at 2 o'clock following a postponement due to the illness of Herman Vandiver, Myrtle’s brother, as requested by the state.

A. HB. McMillem Myrtle Vandiver Esq. Newsome Om Herman Vandiver

Bishop Denny Delivers Bible Reading at Central Methodist

The Central Methodist service yesterday featured Bishop Collins Denny delivering a verbatim Bible reading from Acts Chapter 13. He spoke of David as a man after God’s heart and tied the passages to personal responsibility, with Presiding Elder Ira Hawkins and Rev. R. I. Walston in attendance.

Collins Denny Central Methodist Church Ira. F. Hawkins R. I. Walston Antioch Cyrus Graham Denny Dawid Jesse David God Saul

Soviet Push Halts German Polan invasion Near Vis tula

Petrograd reports German forces along the Niemen to Vistula are shattered as Russian offensives drive wedges and capture village after village. More than 18 000 prisoners taken in 10 days, with Germans retreating from Ossowiec as Russian attacks intensify and ammunition runs low.

Petrograd Poland Vistula River Niemen Vistula von Hindenburg Przasnysz Nicholas Ossowiec Russia

King Alfonso Is Very Ill Again In Madrid

Madrid reports state King Alfonso is very ill with head pains that have troubled him for years. Doctors have ordered him confined to his room. Public dispatches confirm the royal condition and its impact on court schedule.

Alfonso Madrid Isbon

Roumania Orders Reserves to Mobilize by March Thirteenth

A Bucharest dispatch reports ten classes of Roumania reserves ordered to mobilize by March 13, signaling possible Roumanian entry into the war. The move was announced from Paris via the International News Service.

International Paris Roumania Bucharest

Turkish destroyers sink two mine sweepers in Dardanelles

An Athens dispatch says Turkish destroyers reportedly sank two Anglo French mine sweepers in the Dardanelles last night after a clash in the strait. No further details given on casualties or exact vessels.

Athens Temedos Dardenelles

France Rebukes Transfer of Dacia to American Flag

French marines boarded the steamer Dacia at Brest to relieve sailors from the cruiser that captured the Hamburg American ship. The Ministry of Marine said France will not recognize the transfer of Dacia from German to American flag, with formal announcement due at Brest prize court session this week.

International News Service Paris Brest Ministry of Marine France

French Attacks Aim to Break German Lines in Champagne

Paris reports strong French assaults against German positions in the Champagne district to force a Kaiser's retirements between the Aisne and Oise rivers. In five days, 30 attacks targeted the area north of Perthes and near Sain Servor Beausejour and Les Hur lus as German forces hold the angle of the Aisne Oise junction, with a potential French breakthrough near Soissons threatening Paris.

Paris Mar Champagne Aisne Oise Sain Servor Perthes Beausejour Les Hurlus Ven Kluck Soissons

Demonstrations Urge War Support Across Spanish Cities

On Sunday in Spain large anti neutrality protests urged support for the Allies. Barcelona hosted the largest rally with Socialist speakers backing intervention while Valencia and Huelva also saw similar demonstrations.

Spain Madrid Barcelona Valencia Huelva

No German submarines lost in undersea war claims

Berlin reports the admiralty states not a single German submarine has been lost in undersea warfare and rejects French and British reports that submarines were destroyed as untrue.

Berlin Admiralty

Allied Fleet Presses Forts in Dardanelles

London reports the Anglo French fleet 16 miles inside the Dardanelles continuing bombardment. The forces are within three miles of the narrowest point and have silenced the strongest forts guarding the waterway. The fall of forts near Kalelstanie demonstrates modern artillery's effectiveness against strong fortifications.

London Dardenells Kalesultanie

Comer and O Neal to Face Lacy Probe Details

Former governors Comer and O Neal Theo Lacy James Oakley and other state officers will be summoned before the legislative investigating committee to provide every detail of the convict department scandal. The statement gave no indication when the matter will be taken up.

Comer and O’neal LACY Montgomery, Mar. 1 Comer and O'Neal Theo Lacy James Oakley Legislative Investigating Committee Convict Department H. P Merrit

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