Morgan County Grand Jury Probes Profiteering Ties
The Morgan County grand jury convened in circuit court to investigate murder links and profiteering concerns. Judge Kyle urged moral courage as he explained the anti profiteering act and the need to inspect county markets for inflated prices, urging clerks and inspectors to aid in gathering evidence.
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Morgan County
Kyle
Barth Kyle
Frank C. Clark
Falkle
How- Kent
R. B. Sanders
Will J. Wiles Lewis
Homer’ Stewart
Pany Tom ~ Watson
Dodd
J. Tom Fitzgerald
J. Oxcar Camp
H.B. Fitzgerald
J. T. Woodard
E. L. Siv'parsons
J J. Frank Stewart
Simpson
Petit Juries
Dual German Governments Plan Armed Contest
General Foch holds Allied Army in readiness for an immediate invasion of Germany as reports claim Prince Eitel Frederick could be proclaimed emperor by the new German government. Dutch precautions block ex-kaiser escape by air while Amerongen sees heavy activity. London ministers and ambassadors convene with Lloyd George amid revolutions claims.
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Foch
Germany
Paris
Switzerland
Holland
Eitel Frederick
International
the Hague
Exkaiser
Amerongen
International News Service
London
Lloyd George
Noske Near Return as British Back Government
report says Gustave Noske is close to forming a new Ebert government amid British assurances. Foreign Office states military situation settled to the government's satisfaction and election writs will be issued within a day to elect a national assembly.
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Tional News Service
LIN
Sheehy Wireless
Gustave Noske
Minisense
Ebert
Foreign Office
National Assembly
Bauer seeks Allied military aid for new German government
Paris dispatch reports Chancellor Bauer of the Ebert government plans to ask Allied powers for military assistance against the new German government, according to the Journal.
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Paris
Herr Bauer
Ebert
Journal Today
German cabinet talks fail. Bernstorff to Stuttgart
London reports continued failed efforts to form a new German cabinet in Berlin. Count von Bernstorff, former German ambassador to the United States, left Berlin for Stuttgart to pursue negotiations with Herr Ebert.
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London
Berlin
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Stuttgart
Herr Ebert
Trouble at Hamburg Threats Amid German Factions
Report from Paris says tensions between rival German factions threaten Hamburg. One dispatch claims troops are marching toward Hamburg, raising concerns of unrest and potential confrontation.
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Hamburg
Paris
Tehes
Telegram from Berlin to Foch Indicates Quiet Front
The French office received a cipher dispatch from the French chargé at Berlin. Decoded copy sent to Marshal Foch. contents not revealed. It marks the first official telegram from Berlin in over 24 hours.
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International News Service
Berlin
Marshal Foch
Looting Reported in Berlin Districts
A Berlin dispatch said looting had broken out in several districts of the German capital, according to a Times report dated March 15.
Berlin Provisional Government Faces Kapp Regime Standoff
Berlin and Dresden factions clash as Frederick Ebert rejects talks with Dr. Von Kapp leadership. The two governments contend for control with Baden and Württemberg backing Ebert while Britain reportedly receives revolt news.
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Berlin
Frederick Ebert
von Kapp
Germany
Dresden
Stuttgart
Bavaria
Baden
Wwllerttémberg
Ebert
England
Foch Arrives at Mayence for Allied Occupation Conference
Marshal Foch arrives in Mayence to confer with commanding generals of the American, British, and French armies occupying Germany.
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International News Service
Paris
Marshal Foch
Mayence
Germany
War toll in German cities Keil and Essen rises in clashes
A dispatch to the Journal reports fifty persons killed at Keil and thirty at Essen amid fighting between rival German factions. Eighty people were wounded at Essen, home to the Krupp works.
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Paris
Keil
Essen
Journal Today
Krupp Works
Paris Report Says Berlin Quiet After Night of Tension
An International News Service dispatch from Paris reports Berlin remained quiet after a message to the German chargé d affaires stated authorities filed the late night communiqué.
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International News Service
Paris
Berlin
Premier Millerand Seeks Supreme Council Meeting
Paris dispatch reports Premier Millerand telegraphed Prime Ministers Lloyd George and Nitti proposing a special session of the supreme council. The move signals a coordinated effort among allied powers during the crisis.
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Paris
Millerand
Lloyd George
Grent Nitti
Supreme Council
Berlin moves to stabilize finances under new government
In a March 14 interview Dr. Von Kapp affirmed Germanys new government will honor all financial obligations and policy. He called the situation internal and stated the regime is not a move toward monarchy, describing it as a civil dictatorship.
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POL
International
Berlin
Germany
Bevery
von Kapp
Unclear text fragment from March dispatch
Fragmentary news item mentions Allen and German troops in Germany with uncertain context and wording. No clear event or outcome can be established from the legible portion.
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Percee
Ase A Ue
Allen
Germany
Quiet at Coblenz as Gen Allen issues orders
Coblenz March 16 reports all quiet in the American sector held by Gen. Allen. The American commander has issued orders, with no further action underway in the area.
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Coblenz
International
Allen
Gasoline Prices Rise Cited At Local Station
Gasoline climbed from 27 1/2 cents to 29 1/2 cents starting Sunday afternoon as oil companies logged today's business. Predictions in Washington say 40 cents may be reached soon. Shipping board oil expert Joseph Phelan urges less joy riding to curb the rise.
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Standard Oil
Wash
Joseph Phelan
Shipping Board
Alabama Man Chosen as Internal Revenue Collector
President Wilson selected William Martin Williams of Alabama to replace Daniel C. Roper as collector of internal revenue. Williams, currently solicitor in the department of agriculture, steps into the post as March 15 dispatches indicate.
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Alabama
Daniel Roper
International News Service
Washington
Wilson
William Martin Williams
Internal Revenue
Daniel C. Roper
Williams
Department of Agriculture
Newberry Trial Closing Arguments Begin
Closing arguments in the vote fraud and conspiracy trial of Senator Truman Newberry and 84 co defendants began in Grand Rapids on March 15.
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Cinternational News Service
Grand Rapids
Truman H. Newberry
Merchants Alive to Show at Fourth Annual Auto Carnival
Merchants show strong interest as the fourth Annual Automomile Show opens April 6 and runs through April ee AR ene to Alpherie. Exhibits will offer souvenirs and instructive, elaborate displays attracting thousands of visitors.
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B. L. Malone
Alpherie
Pershing's Hat in the Ring Gen Pershing enters GOP race
March 15 in Lincoln the presidential bid of Gen John J Pershing commander of American forces in France was launched with a petition of 5000 signatures to place his name on the primary ballot A statement said Pershing would accept if chosen by the people but he has not sought the honor Hiram Johnson and Gen Wood are the only other entrants from the state
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International News Service
Lincoln
John J. Pershing
France
Secretary of State
Pershing
Hiram Johnson
Gen. Wood
Final defeat of peace treaty 19 not certain
Washington March 15 The defeat of the peace treaty and its injection into the campaign before week end was predicted by all sides as the senate prepared for a final showdown on article 10. The senate today rejected the Lodge substitute to Article 10.
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International News Service
Washington
Senate
Lodge
Allies May Take Charge in Turkey War Ministry
Paris reports Anglo French officers will assume control of the Turkish war ministry immediately, signaling Allied supervision of military affairs in Turkey amid ongoing conflicts.
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Turkey
International News Service
Paris
Turkish War Ministry
Wireless phone across ocean to become a reality
Officials of the Marconi wireless company predicted within a few weeks a wireless phone across the ocean, after a successful test between New York City and Rome. The breakthrough signals an international communications milestone and could alter transatlantic contact.
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International News Service
SRE
Eetac Don
New York
Marconi Wireless Company
Rome
Lindsay Elected to Police Department in Decatur
Decatur city council named C. W. Lindsay to succeed Patrolman Jones, who resigned. Lindsay was elected at a special Saturday meeting and assumed duties immediately.
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Decatur
Patrolman Jones
Mr. Lindsay
Federal forecast predicts a fair week nationwide
A Washington forecast for the South Atlantic and East Gulf states says the coming week will be generally fair with nearly normal temperatures. The government weather outlook emphasizes stable conditions across the region.
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Washington
South Atlantic
East Gul Roates
Crest of Eighteen Feet Foretold on Tennessee River
The U S weather bureau in Chattanooga predicts a crest of eighteen feet on the Tennessee river at Decatur. Bulletin lists gauge readings at Chattanooga Bridgeport Guntersville with Dec 26.2 nearly stationary partly cloudy Bridgeport 174 rising partly cloudy Guntersville 25.9 rising clear.
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Decatur
U. S. Weather Bureau
Chattanooga
Federal Income Tax Returns Due Tonight
Federal income tax returns are due at midnight tonight with no excuses accepted for failure to file. State returns are due thirty days after federal filing.
Wealthiest club has no home in Denver
The Mile High club, formed in 1903 to entertain distinguished guests, has no permanent headquarters and a long waiting list. It hosts presidents, Cabinet members, actors, financiers, educators, explorers, military heroes and clergymen, with one hundred members and no dues.
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International News Service
Denver
Rocky Mountain Region
Mile High Club
Colorado
Mrs. A. J. Hamaker Dies at Home Near Flint
Mrs. A J Hamaker died Sunday night at 8 at her residence near Flint. Funeral services are set for this afternoon at 2:80 from the Methodist church conducted by Rev B P Collier. Interment will follow at Pisgah cemetery. Survived by husband and one daughter with many friends.
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A. J. Hamaker
Flint
B. P. Collier
Pisgah Cemetery
Pay Checks Fail To Arrive Today
A terse note reports pay checks did not arrive today. No further details are provided regarding the cause or affected employees.
Ground broken for two stores on Moulton Street
Ground has been broken for two of the new mercantile houses to rise this spring on Moulton Street. Sivley and Sandlin will build one building and B L Matone will construct the other across the street.
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Moulton Street
Sivley and Sandlin
B. L. Matone
New Jersey Granted Permission to Challenge Prohibition Laws
Washington March 15 The United States Supreme Court granted New Jersey’s petition to file its bill challenging the constitutionality of the prohibition amendment and the Volstead act.
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International News Service
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Miss Underwood to Display Suits at Matlock's
Leona Underwood of Knozx Tennessee will arrive Tuesday to display an attractive line of suits at Matlock's cash store and Wednesday. A cordial has been extended to the public.
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Leona Underwood
Knozx
Tenn
Matlock’s
Show Committee To Meet Tonight
The committee on the American Le show will meet at 7:80 o'clock tonight at the Morgan County National Chairman Williams announced. The entertainment details were not clearly provided.
Comer Sworn in as U. S. Senator
Washington March 15 Braxton Brage Comer was sworn in as a United States senator from Alabama.
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Comer
U. S
Washington
Braxton Brage Comer
Alabama
Merchants Urged to Visit Daily Office for Ad Material
Merchants to pick up advertising matter at the Daily office for displays at the upcoming exposition. The notice, printed in the merchants committee copy, directs participants to collect materials ahead of the event.
Alabama Bar Examiners announce nine successful candidates
The Alabama board of bar examiners named nine successful applicants to practice law in the state. Included is Ray Rushton of Montgomery and Chapel Pat3. M.
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International News Service
Montgomery
Alabama Board of Bar Examiners
Ray Rushton
Montgome
Chapel Pats
Fire destroys seven blocks and 175 homes in Grand View Texas
A large urban fire in Grand View Texas on March 15 left about 900 people homeless as seven business blocks and 175 residences burned. The blaze, fueled by a 45 mile wind, started in the southern city area and raged out of control overnight with property losses estimated at 1500 dollars.
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Grand View
Tex
International News’ Service
Texas
Cit
Final Week of Campaign Effort Reported
Mrs Austelle announced during a community event that Mesdames Hunt and Hamill Webb will contribute to the final week of activities. The precinct chairwomen urged responders to support Decatur’s quota as the campaign continues.
Chief Sorber Has a Very Busy Period
Albany Fire Chief Sorber reports a busy week with three alarms in three days. Saturday at 11 45 and 4 800 call to homes of Tom Thews and Arenton indicate blazes caused by falls. fires were extinguished with small losses.
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Albany
Sorber
Tom Thews
Arenton
Unclear OCR fragment hints at a domestic incident
An incomplete notice mentions a man and his ill wife with unclear details about a separation or shelter provision and references a possible return or action, but the text is garbled and lacks concrete names, places, or dates.
Help Needed for Nea Report Closure in Albany
A fragmented plea requests assistance to close a Nea report and acknowledges contributions. The message mentions moving from Albany and a person named Payne, with unclear context and incomplete sentences.
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Nea
Albany
Payne
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