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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1915
Page
4
The Progressive Culture Club endorses a trade-at-home campaign in Decatur urging residents to spend locally. Backed by women’s clubs and local business leaders, the drive aims to boost commercial development and patriotism, while not excluding mail-order commerce.
Testimony before the legislature's committee examining the state convict department reinforces belief in degeneracy among those guarding prisoners. It criticizes unfit guards hired for low wages and argues higher pay to recruit capable personnel as the solution to recurring abuses.
Robert Baugh of Birmingham elected president of the Southern League to succeed the former leader. President Kavanaugh is praised for his pleasing conduct across the circuit and Alabama. The text highlights pride in keeping Alabama prominent in the league.
The State Tax Commission in Athens reviews Morgan County tax books as 35 warrants sworn yesterday against prominent Morgan County professionals are to be heard Friday before Justice T J Newsom.
February arrests totaled 10 with 4 white males and 15 colored males. Convictions and fines listed show white fines at 221.80 and colored fines at 154.00, totaling 175.80. Chief Cobb submitted the report to the city council detailing the month’s activity.
The war office announced that Turkish forces pursuing British troops in Mesopotamia have advanced southward. They report capture of Ahwaz and Ataz in the Persian sphere, signaling continued Turkish advances as of March 11.
Report notes the Frye exploded after the Kithel commander delayed wheat cargo to contraband. Wheat not contraband unless bound to belligerent or agent. Frye’s manifest lists bond for Queenstown for orders. Officials say neutral vessel on legitimate voyage not subject to seizure or destruction.
Louisville March 11 The Kentucky Derby may feature the largest field in its history as 68 entries were announced for the May 8 race at Churchill Downs. The entrants include top eastern two year olds and several strong three year olds from Jaurez New Orleans and Havana. With 16000 added money the Derby would likely be the richest race on American turf this year.
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The Athens born Hatchett, aged about 15, died after being moved to his Church Street room. He left a life as a rural mail carrier and had resided in Athens most of his years. W. L. Hatchett plans to prosecute. two bullets struck the youth in the abdomen. Daughters and relatives in Decatur Ironton and Fort Worth mourn his death. burial set for Athens.
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