Devastating Tornado Toll Across Alabama Tennessee and Texas
A severe tornado yesterday afternoon killed five people near Trinity Alabama and injured seventeen at Mrs Neviles farm. Ed Chandler's home was destroyed with one child lightly hurt. Homes barns and livestock were lost. water flooded tracks delaying trains. Additional damage reported in Tanner Gadsden and Nashville with multiple deaths and extensive property loss. Train service disrupted by flooding and wrecks.
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Trinity
Alabama
Calhoun
Etowah
Decisions handed down in Land Co case
The dissolution suit against Decatur Land Company, instigated by Walter B. Robinson, was decided by Chancellor W. H. Simpson on March 14, 1913. The decree allows the defendants thirty days to answer the amended bill, and the case is continued. Robertson alleged the company’s expenses exceeded income and sought dissolution.
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Land CO
Murrers
Lverruler
Thig
Water Haul Story Yields No Evidence Found
Authorities searched Wing street locations of Thomas and Gustin but found no fuel or fiery material and no evidence of a water haul incident.
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Thomas
Gustin
Wing Street
Police Court News Fines in New Decatur Court
Freak Wilson and Davy Gilbert, two men from New Decatur, were each fined eleven dollars and sixty cents in the New Decatur police court. The case details follow in this brief police court item.
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Freak Wilson
Davy Gilbert
New Decatur
Memorial Service Planned for W A Frost Jr
First Baptist Church of Decatur will observe a memorial service next Sunday morning for W A Frost Jr who died in Baltimore and was buried in Shelbyville Tennessee. Frost was a deacon associate superintendent Sunday School teacher clerk and usher at Fire Baptist Church. church conference voted unanimously to hold the service in his honor.
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First Baptist Church
Decatur
W. A. Frost, Jr
Baltimore
Shelbyville
Tenn
Frost
Fire Baptist Church
Troops Ordered Not To Fire On Mexican Forces
The War Department forbids American troops on the Mexican border to fire unless authorized by Washington. Secretary Garrison directed Brigadier General Bliss to reduce friction near Nogales along the Arizona line, amid clashes between Mexican factions.
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Washington
War Department
Garrison
Bliss
Nogales
Arizona
Bies
Vont
Toms
Prominent Speakers Voice Views on Child Labor in South Carolina
Dr McCullough of South Carolina reviews current labor law and the pending bill raising the child age limit to 13 by 1913 and 14 by 1914. He cites figures from the Commissioner of Agriculture on textile workers and notes the need for stricter laws despite some support from manufacturers.
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Joseph A. McCullough
South Carolina
Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
McCullough
Commissioner of Agriculture
Dawley
McKelway
Oy UG
Ce Cee Syi
Gut
Soto
Reretpey
Great publicity planned for National Good Roads Federation meeting
Birmingham officials press a national push to promote the National Good Roads Federation gathering in Birmingham from April 24 to 26. They publish invitations, seek governors’ attendance, and ask railroads for reduced delegate rates as Col. Tom LoCannon and Col. Cannon prepare to address the convention.
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O'Neall
Alabama
Tom LoCannon
United States
Col. Cannon
J. A. Rountree
Mrs Wilson Leads Talks on Skirt Styles in Washington
Washington March 13. Washington society women discuss fashion as Mrs Wilson and Mrs Marshall voice disapproval of tight and draped skirts. Mrs Richardson Gibson recalls wearing Lexington Ky's first soft skirt and notes changing fashion fast. Genevieve Clark, daughter of the speaker, defers to her dressmaker and says she wears draped styles.
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Washington
Washington Society
Wilson
Mashall
Richardson Gibson
Lexington
Genevieve Clark
Bailey & Pointer Window Displays At Bank Street
Bailey and Pointer haberdashery on Bank Street showcases fresh spring merchandise in artful window displays that attract passers by. The displays feature colorful decor and stylish accessories designed to draw customers inside.
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Bailey & Pointer
150000 Shortage in Convict Accounts Rocks Alabama
Montgomery March 14 The state faces an alleged $150000 shortage in convict department funds. Theo F Lacy is wanted after disappearing from the capitol. Officials say shortages may reach $200000 as investigators deepen a statewide audit of books and camps. Examiners probe Wetumpka and Speigner’s as part of the case.
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O'Neal
Evans
Wetumpka
Speigner’s
German Social Democratic women protest high cost of living
Berlin March 14 The Social Democratic women of Germany now numbering over 150000 are organizing a strong protest against high living costs and the present franchise system They cite tariffs on meat and vegetables as causing tense clashes with police at markets and demand lower tariffs plus general adult suffrage for both sexes noting that current electoral laws disenfranchise many men.
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Berlin
Social Democratic Women of
Germany
Social Democratic
A Broncho Headliner At the Delite Today
The Sharp Shooters a thrilling Civil War drama is presented at the Delite Theatre today. A tremendous cast delivers a superb performance in this engaging feature.
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Delite
Delite Theatre
Rebels Capture Nogales Garrison After Fierce Battle
Nogales Sonora March 14 Colonel Kosterlitzky surrendered to General Obregon at 6 40 yesterday after a day long battle. American troops from Fort Huachuca and 600 cavalry reinforced the border as bullets struck the American side. Three non combatants wounded and two American women narrowly escaped injury. Twenty wounded on both sides taken to hospitals as Red Cross volunteers aided, battle debris and civilians exposed to the gunfire.
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Onel Kosterlitzky
Nogales
Sonora
General Obregon
Fort Huaghuca
Ariz
Fifth Cavalry
Tate
Consul Simpich
Arizona
Red Crows
Obregon
Stuborn
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