Governor Glenn Discusses Prohibition Tour and Views
Gov. R. B. Glenn of North Carolina spoke in Decatur about enforcing the new prohibition law in Alabama. He aimed for four years of strict enforcement, and noted a general business and moral demand for abstinence from alcohol. He denied supporting any anti prohibition candidates and doubted nationwide prohibition appearing in party platforms.
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R. B. Glenn
North Carolina
Decaturs
Huntsville
Anti-Saloon
Law Enforcement League
Hunt#villé
Florence
Birmingham
Alabama
Echols
Russia
South
Glenn
Repubican
Democrat Party
Col Harris Confirms War Claims Paid Under Omnibus Bill
Col Harris former congressman from the Eighth district says all war claims in the Omnibus bill passed by Congress will be paid. About 75000 will go to Morgan county for Civil War damages. He notes claims and jurisdiction concerns related to the Court of Claims and that unpassed claims are barred.
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Congress
Col. C. ©. Harris
Eighth District
Morgan County
Col. Harris
Court of Claims
Bible Glass Builds Sunday School Room
Members of Bible Class No 1 at First Baptist Church New Decatur completed a handsome Sunday School room. The building was erected by class members who worked with saw and hammer like veterans, converting a window into a seat the room serves as an extension of the church.
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First Baptist Church
New Decatur
British Commander French Reflects On Mons Retreat
Sir John French describes Le Cateau as the campaign’s critical moment with the German threat to annihilate the British force. He credits discipline, rifles, and tenacity, praises some German valor while noting German officers influenced conduct, and predicts a long war ahead.
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International News Service
Frederick Palmer
France
London
John French
le Cateau
Mons
French
Mone
Leon
Stonewall Jackson
Cromwell
Robert E. Lee
John
Jim Willis found guilty of burglary in Law and Bygatty court
Jim Willis was convicted of burglary in the Law and Bygaty court yesterday and awaits sentencing.
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Jim Willis
Bets. Four to eight that war will end by next year
International News Service from London reports that Llyods has laid four to three bets that the war will end by September 30 next year.
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International News Service
London
Llyods
Lent service at St Ann’s church features Fr. Sands sermon
Rev Father Eugene Sands of St Paul Birmingham preached on The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin Mary at St Ann’s Catholic church. He outlined each sorrow from Simeon’s prophecy to Jesus bearing the cross and urged repentance to join in the risen Lord’s joy. The talk impressed attendees and suggested a worldwide religious revival.
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St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Eugene Sands
St. Paul
Birmingham
St.Simeon
Jesus
Temple
Egypt
Mary
Acates
State Prohibition Cases Sweeped Two Week Term
The Law and Equity court two week term closed with Mrs. Crouch convicted of violating prohibition laws and fined $50. The state won every case, a perfect record attributed to Solicitor Hutson.
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Hutson
Law and Equity
Crouch
Turks Claim Larger Figures From Dardanelles Defeat
Constantinople reports the Turkish minister of marine says the Allies lost 1200 men and 180 guns in the March 18 Dardanelles battle. The war office notes higher Russian gains than first believed and that Turkish rescuers faced enemy gunfire.
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Constantinople
Dardenelles
War Office
Allie
Be an Optimist It Pays in Business
Optimism pays in business by building credit and confidence. Bad credit and pessimism block sales and progress. Stand firm in self belief and neighbors’ trust, embrace opportunity with a clear eye, and promote practical optimism to revive commerce.
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Najocherny
Missionary Hero Rescues 2300 Christians at Urmia
From Petrograd reports Dr Barry Packard of the American Missionary Station at Urmia braved danger to avert a massacre of Assyrian Christians sheltering at Geogpap. After three days of resistance and dwindling ammunition, he arrived with a United States flag and saved 2300 lives.
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United States
Billy Clifford at Masonic Tonight
Billy Clifford appears at the Masonic Theatre tonight in Believe Me. The star arrives by private car and greets many friends, with a troupe described as a beauty orchestra and chorus that adds much attraction. Clifford is a local favorite expected to pack the house.
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Billy
Clifford
Masonic Theatre
Knights Post H Plans Visiting Meeting For May Convention
Post H, Knights Post H, is summoned to attend a Friday night meeting at Echols hotel to finalize plans for hosting the Traveler's Protective Association state convention in May. Secretary Bob Raney notes all members should be present for March 26th discussion.
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H. TP
Echols
Traveler’s Protective Association
Echols Hotel
Bob Raney
Now Favor the Negro Boxer
Havana reports both Willard and Johnson increasing training for their April 4 championship bout. They push hard on roads and in the gym while continuing roadwork and drill sessions. Odds favor Johnson at 5 to 2 as public seat sales open this morning.
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Havana
Willard
Johnson
Russians claim major gains on Narew front and Carpathians
The war office reports complete destruction of two German battalions north of the Narew river with 4,000 prisoners taken and Russian forces driving the Germans back. In the Carpathians the offensive continues with over 7,000 prisoners captured in three days and substantial artillery and war material seized.
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Narew
War Office
Myszyniec
Kasidlo
Carpathians
Galicia
Anghelava
Prezemysl
Cullman Citizens Sentenced to Penitentiary
Cullman March 25 Jeffrson D Searcy former county treasurer convicted in circuit court of embezzling Cullman county funds and given seven years in prison by Judge Brickell. Another case ended with Joseph H Kramer assistant cashier of the German Bank convicted of embezzlement and also sentenced to seven years by Judge Brickell.
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Cullman
Jefferson D. Searcy
Cullman County
Brickell
Searcy
Joseph H. Kramer
Brickel
Death of three year old Helen White in Hamilton Alabama
The home of Mr and Mrs J C White was saddened by the death of their three year old daughter Helen after a brief illness Burial will take place tomorrow at Hamilton Ala Mr White is assistant cashier of the Tennessee Valley Bank and the family receives community sympathy
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Helen
J. C. White
Hamilton
Ala
White
The
Tennesse Valley Bank
Bishop Denny to Attend Decatur Methodist Conference in Harteelle
The Decatur district conference of the Methodist Church will be held in Harteelle on March 1 with Bishop Denny in attendance from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. Opening sermon Tuesday night March 30 and conference organizing at 9 o clock next morning. Delegates from Decatur churches listed include Rev J A Duncan and others from Decatur Station Central Methodist and surrounding stations.
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Decatur
The
Methodisl Church
Harteelle
Denny
Churches of the
Decaturs
Decatur Station
J. A. Duncan
Marvin West
C. B. Cartwright
A. J. Harris
D. D. McGehee
W.W. L. Dinsmore
Central Methodist
R.i.walston
J. M. Cary
P. C. Gaston
W. EB. Watson
H. L. Spencer
J. Troup
T. G. Hughes
E. W. McCluskey
J. L. Proctor
Th Street
C. P. Hamby
R. F. Woodward
E. M. Ellis
Percy Parker
J.D. Winton
W. H. West
J. Wa.Crow
Austinville
W.T. Hamby
T. S. Johnson
J. W. Duffey
W. F. McCluskey
Henry Owen
Aj.stroup
W. ©. Royer
D. F. English
Pythians 70 Hold Public Meeting in Decatur
The Pythians 70 plan a public meeting in Decatur in April to educate the public about the lodge’s work. Supreme Chancellor Young is expected to attend and speak, joined by Grand Chancellor Waldrop Hon H M Beck and other leaders. A motion picture on Daimon and Pythias will be shown. Hermione Lodge of Decatur leads hospitality efforts for visiting dignitaries.
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Pythias
Decaturs
Young
Waldrop
H. M. Beck
Committee On
Supreme Lodge
Barkoot Carnival Draws Strong Crowds at Electric Park
Attendance rose at Barkoot Car nival shows at Electric Park after cold days kept patrons away. pleasant weather boosted interest as attractions draw praise from the local public with no incidents reported, marking it as a notably busy street fair.
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Electric Park
Barkos
Meeting Notice Urges Attendance in Area Event
A brief civic notice urges residents to attend the area meeting described as the eee Compent event. Details are limited in the fragment, but attendees are encouraged to participate and stay informed.
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