Watchful Waiting in Mexico Policy Moves
Washington reports ongoing caution as the administration seeks a reply from Carranza to U S demands and Obregon at Mexico City to accept relief aid for Mexico City. Villa hints at possible march to aid the capital, while joint intervention talk with South American powers fades.
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International News Service
Washington
Mexico
Carranza
United States
General Obregon
Mexico City
Foreign Relief Committee
Edison Plant Again in Flames at West Orange
The Edison record plating mill, maker of master phonograph plates, burned today for the second time in three months. The building damage is slight, while the fate of the master plates remains undetermined.
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International News Service
West Orange
N. J
Thos. A. Edison
Inquiries as to British Plans
Washington reports an American note to Britain and France asks how they will cut off German commerce and how neutral shipping will be treated. It questions the embargo policy and what will happen to American vessels crews and cargoes if seized. It also asks about access to dyes and materials and seeks guarantees of fair treatment for neutral commerce.
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International News Service
Washington
Great Britain
France
Germany
London
Paris
Bryan
Obregon Claims Control Of Capital In Mexico City
General Obregon, head of Carranza forces in Mexico City, telegraphed the International News that the capital’s situation is becoming satisfactory due to strong measures. He says the situation should be cleared completely with further actions by the chief general.
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International News Service
New York
Obregon
Carranza
Mexico City
Decatur Light Power and Fuel Changes Name and Ownership
The Alabama Power Company consolidates the Decatur light and power fields with its North Alabama holdings. The Decatur Light Power and Fuel Company ceases to exist and a two name operation will run as Decatur and New Decatur under one management. Bond issue of 2 million dollars is announced through Alabama Traction Light and Power Company to fund state investments.
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Alabama Power Company
Decatur
New Decatur
Decatursa
Decatur Light, Power & Fuel Company
Birmingham
Light and Power
Decaturs
Anniston
Gadsden
Huntsville
Leeds
Pell City
Light, Power and Fuel Company
James Mitchell
Power Company
Frank S. Washburn
North Alabama Traction Company
W. R. Hall
The
Traction Company
Manger T. L. Beauchamp
Decatur Light, Power and Fuel Company
Alabama Traction, Light and Power Company
Alabama Power People
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
North Alabama
the Shoals
Jin’s
Thos. W. Martin
Attalla
Germans Retreat Across Augustowo As Russians Push Front
Petrograd dispatch reports German forces in retreat through Augustowo forest while Russian units press toward East Prussia frontier. Heavy rear guard losses noted. Osowiec fortress battered but repulsed after days of bombardment. Russians claim victory in Galicia as Austrians suffer huge casualties amid retreat.
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Petrograd
Augustowo
East Prussia
Ossowiec
Pilica
Warsaw
Ivangorod
Galicia
Peden-Ramage Stock 19 Removed to Wyker Store
John D Wyker & Son relocate extensive Peden-Ramage hardware stock to Bank street Wyker store rooms. The firm promotes its thirty year trade presence in North Alabama and promises a broad, up to date hardware line to the public with continued service and fair dealing.
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John D.wyker
North Alabama
Baugh Elected President of Southern League
A spirited contest for the Southern League presidency unfolded at Tutwiler with Baugh of Birmingham receiving votes on the first ballots and eventually being elected president. Kavannah and Speed of Memphis also earned votes during the rounds.
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International News Service
Birmingham
Marett
Southern League
Tutwiler
Robert Baugh
Kavannah
Speed
Memphis
Rev Hamby Delivers Sunday Sermon at South Side Church
Rev. C. P. Hamby spoke at the South Side Methodist Church, urging faithful living and divine ideals. He preached on the first chapter of First John, emphasizing “Now are we the sons of God” and the unity of nature and grace while welcoming all believers seeking growth in grace.
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Brethers
C. P. Hamby
South Side Methodist Church
Jesus
Hamby
John
Nature
Grace
God
Mill Plant at Lynville Mill and Elevator Destroyed by Fire
Fire at the Lynville Mill and Elevator on lower Ferry Street damaged a five story brick plant with an estimated loss near 40000 dollars. The blaze started in an upper story about 7 pm and threatened Jervis Foundry and Machine Co and nearby properties. Fire departments from New Decatur and Decatur plus citizens battled the flames. origin undetermined. machinery and buildings sustained the main losses.
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Lynville Mill and Elevator’ Company
Ferry Street
Jervis ‘Foundry and Machine ‘Co
Jervis Lumber Company
R.A. Smith
A. E
WN. C. Smith
Birmingham
Smith
Jervis Foundry and Machiné Company
New
Decatur
Contests Invite Sport Comment Suggestions
Readers urged to submit catchy sports column names before deadline tomorrow noon. No restriction on submitter except paper employees. winner announced Tuesday afternoon in the Daily.
Former Sultan in Custody Amid Guard for Fear of Uprising
Salonika reports Abdul Hamid held under guard as unrest feared. British observers predict a naval battle near Dardanelles will force a passage within a fort night. Meanwhile thousands of Christians flee European Turkey to escape massacre as refugees recount torture after Ottoman withdrawal from Dardanelles.
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Abdul Hamid
International News Service
Salonika
European Turkey
Interiét
Dardenelles
Rumor of Massacre Fears Prompt Turkish Evacuations
A Roumanian government warning urges all subjects in Turkey to leave at once amid fears of a mass slaughter if forts near the Dardanelles fall. A Constantinople courier report says former Sultan Abdul Hamid has been moved to Konia and German officers are to defend Constantinople.
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International News Service
Bucharest
Turkey
Dardenelles
Sophia
Marth
Asia ‘Minor
Constantinople
Abdul Hamid
Konia
Allies Report Two Warships Damaged in Dardanelles
Constantinople reports two allied warships, a French cruiser and a British cruiser, badly damaged in the Dardanelles. The French cruiser appeared to be in flames as she withdrew from the battle line.
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International News Service
Constantinople
Dardenelles
Fortnight Fears Raise Turkish War Hopes at Dardanelles
Dispatches from Athens report Anglo French fleet pounding Turkish coast defenses with clockwork precision. Allies expect the Dardanelles to be forced within two weeks and warships to reach the Golden Horn by early April as Turkish mines clog the strait.
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International News Service
London
Athens
Dardenelles
Golden Horn
Nagrura
Aegean Sea
Fiended murder suicide shocks Alabama family
In Anniston Alabama L A Cooper 30 shot his sleeping parents in bed then killed himself using a shotgun pulled by a poker. The family reportedly used large quantities of opium based drugs and blamed the federal drug law for the tragedy. J A Cooper father formerly published the Monticello Times and held a printers card from Atlanta Local 2013.
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Anniston
Ala
L. A. Cooper
J. A. Cooper
Monticello, Ga
Times
Atlanta
Preliminary U-boat Campaign Seen Aimed at All Allied Nations
Berlin reports submarine operations against France and England are only preliminary steps in a broad war to destroy Great Britain France and Russia shipping. Officials say the pause allows Britain to respond to a U S shipping note while reserves await to strike France and Britain if the reply is unfavorable. Russian shipping will be attacked once Baltic transport opens. Allies allegedly conceal losses. 15 merchant ships sunk so far.
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Berlin
France
England
Great Britain
Russian
Zeebrougge
Great ‘Britain
Baltic Sea
Greece Rampant to Enter War
Athens crowds roar for war with Turkey as demonstrations erupt in the capital. Former premier, cheered while seeking to wrap up unfinished business, is recalled after resigning over the cabinet’s war decision. new premier faces jeers as he meets King Constantine to form a cabinet. A large gathering at the Palace shouts anti king slogans and a guard is posted at the Turkish legation.
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International
Athens
Turkey
Constantine
Chamber of Deputies
Liner La Fouraine Fire Under Control Near Havre
Two French cruisers shadow the steamer La Fouraine as the liner nears Havre France. The fire aboard the liner is controlled and she sails at about 15 knots under her own power.
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LA Touraine
International
Havre
France
la Fouraine
Sport
Ory-Cohen Spring Sale Opens Wednesday
Ory-Cohen will begin a Spring Opening sale on Wednesday March 10 and continue through the month featuring mens womens and childrens apparel from the latest spring merchandise. The Decatur Daily advertises reductions on many items on page 3 inviting careful shoppers to view low prices and wide selections.
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Ory-Cohen
Decaturs Daily
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Decatur Light, Power and Fuel
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Sam
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Southside Church
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Dardenells
Horn
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Greece
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