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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1915

Page

3

The Master Key Chapter Seventeen Plot Spreads

In San Francisco Harry Wilkerson plots to recover Ruth Gallon’s papers chasing a hidden Master Key fortune. Drake and Jean Darnell scheme amid a web of criminals as Pell the fear-stricken ally agrees to help. Ruth is sheltered by John Deere while tensions rise over the mine and looming peril.

Darnell Barry Wilker Ae FC Ruth Galton Wilkerson Ruth Drake Sing Wob Jess Sing Wah Harry Jean John Deere Tlavey Wilkerson Tom Galton Jean Darnell Marr Hin San Francisco Sng Pell Charry Wilkerson Pollice Sam Ed Lone Henry Ruth Gallon Sa—Henry Harry Wilkerson America John Mapx Rotn Eyverett Éay Ngs Tom Kane San Fran Benee Arsenis Er

Ban's shifting stance on players jumping to the Federal League

The piece recalls Ban Johnson's 1914 vow that anyone who jumped to the Federal League could not return to Organized Baseball. It notes later reversals as players like Walt Johnson and Slim Ray Caldwell returned, with Ban ultimately sanctioning deserters' reentry to preserve talent amid the Federal influx.

Mebbe & Triffe Ban Bancroft Walt Johnson Clarke Griffith Walt Griffitis Nix Grif Johnson Slim Ray” Caldwell Yankees Feds Caldwell Kahler Beanding Naps Fellers Fede

Baseball season opens May first in Decaturs

The Decaturs baseball season will formally begin on May 1 after a Board of Control meeting at the YMCA Saturday night. Attendees included three team captains, the president and secretary. The group approved using the old grounds and launching an April fundraising campaign with canvassing teams.

Decaturs Board of Control

British Forces Suffer Brief Reverse at St Eloi

In Paris on March 15 the International News Service reports a slight British reverse at St Eloi in Flanders, acknowledged officially this afternoon.

International News Service Paris St. Eloi Flanders

German Air Ship Raid Failures Reported

London reports an unsuccessful German airship raid on the east coast a few nights ago with no result. News of the effort leaked from sources, detailing a failed attack and no damage or hits.

London

Grateful Thanks After Bereavement From De Vines

Walter De Vine Carrie De Vine and family express sincere gratitude for kind words services and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.

Walter de Vine Carrie de Vine and

Ex-thief tails Ruth Galton and John Dorr papers plot

Henry Pell, an ex-thief, searches hotels for Ruth Galton and John Dorr papers. Wilkerson presses for immediate possession and Pell hints at delivering them soon. The scene ends with Pell avoiding dates as the plan unfolds.

Eise Ruth John Henry Pell Manx Ruth Galton John Dorr Wilkerson Pel Harry Wil.kerson Pell

The Case of the McWinter Family at Delite Theatre

Zudora investigates the murder of McWinter in a hut he planned as his rival’s tomb. She uncovers dog footprints and solves the disappearance amid jealous efforts to rid himself of a troublesome boarder.

McWinter Zudora Delite Theatre MacWinter

Pawns of Fate At Star Theatre With Helen Leslie

The Star Theatre presents a dramatic tale titled Pawns of Fate starring Helen Leslie. A romance of love and revenge unfolds as Fate shapes the lives of several characters in an unusual and thrilling production.

Star Theatre Today Helen Leslie Fate

Lewis Stock Company Opens Week at Masonic Theatre

The Lewis Stock Company arrived yesterday and begins a week at the Masonic Theatre tonight. They present an extensive repertoire at popular prices with Vaundeville between acts. Advance seat sales indicate a large attendance.

Lewis Stock Company Masonic Theatre Vaundeville

Quidley to Sing at Star and Delite on St Patrick's Day

Patrons saw Jesse Quidley a bass baritone deliver rare selections with a rich tone Friday night. Due to repeated encores he announced plans to sing again Wednesday at both the Star and Delite venues for St Patrick's Day.

Albert Mitchell Joins Masonic Theatre as Pianist

Albert Mitchell has accepted a position with the Masonic theatre as pianist. His Saturday evening performance gave fine satisfaction to patrons. Mitchell brings wide picture playing experience from the Keith circuit and other theatrical organizations, and his playing is receiving favorable comment.

Albert Mitchell Masonic Theatre Mr. Mitchell Keith

Official Table Averages of the Sunday Schools of the Decaturs

A weekly report showing the official averages for Sunday school classes in Decatur’s congregations. The table lists participating churches, pupil counts, and average attendance figures to guide community evaluators.

Decaturs

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