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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1915
Page
2
New Tennessee River Development Opens Nation's Energy Era
The Tennessee River project, led by the U.S. government, will remove Muscle Shoals obstructions to enable navigation and harness 680000 horsepower. It promises cheap electricity for nearby industries and a planned cyanamide fertilizer plant, signaling major Alabama and Tennessee Valley growth. Investors and workers will watch lawmakers on finance and taxation as taxes on new industries in early stages are debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tennessee River
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
Tennessee Valley
Decatur
Forister’s Optimism Series Promises South Business Boost
In the Daily feature Interviews With Our Business Men, I Z Forister proposes a new idea to replace the special edition by spreading hopeful notes through printer’s ink. The front page piece on Optimism by Finister receives praise for cheer and literary merit, aiming to bolster Southern enterprise and national prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Z. Forister
South
Forister
Finister
Thomases
Decatur Visitors to Be Welcomed on Early May Visit
The Secretary of War will visit Decatur in May, joined by the naval and harbors committees and other distinguished guests. Local residents are urged to prepare a proper welcome and showcase the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
És and
Harbors Committee
Decaturs
Karlsruhe Lies at the Bottom of the Sea Headline
A Nash ville Banner headline proclaims Karlsruhe at sea level in a vivid but unclear item. The lead writer offered a few lines to the editor during a late night edit session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karlsruhe
Nashville Banner
Mombee
Fragmentary note hints at a board and dead members
A fragmentary OCR line mentions paying for American citizens and Mexican revolutionists, plus a fortunate note that the dead cannot be members of the board. The garbled text lacks clear names or locations to specify.
Turkey to Protect Americans and Missions in Persia
Constantinople March 27 The Grand Vizier pledged to Ambassador Morganthau that Turkey would do all in its power to protect Americans and missions in Persia. He doubted reports of Turkish regulars attacking the Urmia mission but ordered a full investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Constantinople
Morganthau
Persia
Urmiah
House to Leave Berlin With View Peace Proposals Useless
Amsterdam reports Col. E. M. House, a friend of President Wilson, will depart Berlin with the impression that mediation by the United States to end the war would be fruitless at present. He recently met Minister Jagow and has traveled to England and France, where peace proposals would likely not be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Amsterdam
Col
E. M. House
Wilson
Berlin
United States
Col. House
Jagow
England
France
Former Przemysl Commander Arrives as POW in Russia
March 27 Gen Kusmanek former Austrian fortress commander of Przemysl arrived as a prisoner of war in Russia. He is reported to have been treated with consideration and traveled in a special carriage via Lithburg to his allotted Ganitere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Przemysl
Kieff
Russia
Kusmanek
Lithburg
French Capture Important Point in the Vosges
After a five day battle French forces seized Hartmannsweilerkopf, a key Vosges summit in Alsace. The official report admits the French victory though the edge remains held by German troops. Russian forces pushing toward Tilsit were repulsed. Carpathian fighting continues with few details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hartmannsweilerkopf
Vosges
Alsace
Tilsit
Carpathians
Centaur the Great Equine Captures Fairgoers
The educated horse Centaur drew crowds at the weeklong carnival, outperforming Barkoot shows. Owner-trainer Dr. Smith earns praise for the animal's high state of training and enjoyment of tricks. The piece traces performing horses from ancient legends to modern acts, noting enduring fascination with equine feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centaur
Barkoot
Traier
Ir. Smith
Centauris
Jean de Montlyard
Bankes
Morocco
Ajax
Gowingt Escapes From Pullman Drawing Room
Mobile Alabama March 27 David Ellsworth a counterfeiter from Florence Arizona prison on the way to Atlanta federal prison escaped in his night clothes from a Pullman drawing room at two this morning. He was recaptured by two policemen as he climbed an iron depot fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International_News Service
Mobile
Ala
David Ellsworth
Florence
Arizona
Atlanta
Turks Defeated Near Suez in Egyptian Campaign
An official Cairo report states Turkish troops were defeated in their campaign against the Egyptian town of Suez and abandoned positions on March 24. The report, carried by International News Service from London, notes the setback in the canal zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International
London
Cairo
Suez
Mason James McMillin Returns to Decatur After 28 Years
Veteran mason James McMillin, who has traveled across America on foot and never by rail, visits Decatur noting changes since 28 years ago when New Decatur was fledgling. He helped lay the first brick on Bond Block and contributed to the Johnson building and Oak Extract works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
James McMillin
McMillin
New Decatur
A. Nelson
Second Avenue
Johnson
Oak Extract Company
America
Newman Laser Addresses Local Fraternal Union Meeting
Newman Laser, a veteran supreme officer, spoke at Decatur Lodge No. 87 Fraternal Aid Union meeting chaired by President G. B. Moore Jr. He outlined Society certificates and a membership over 85 000 with assets above 1 350 000. The Denver and Lawrence offices administer whole life policies for men and women on favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oars Decatur Lodge No
G. B. Moore Jr
Henry Hartung
Newman
Laser
Order
Denver
Col
Lawrence
Kansas
Decatur Lodge
K. of P
Modern Woodman
Modern Maccabee
National Union
of Elks
Atlanta
Collier 18 Drafts New Map of Two Decaturs
Ren F Collier the civil engineer announced plans for a new map of two Decaturs with many changes since the last chart. He hopes to finish in about three weeks and will produce copies for real estate men to reflect rapid city growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decaturs
Ren. F. Collier
Farm Demonstrator Appointment Tied to County Funds
C. M. Mauldin, government farm demonstrator in Alabama, visits Decatur today and discusses Morgan County farmer agent appointment with Judge Skeggs. Mauldin seeks the post while Skeggs says funding is the barrier to appointment by the Morgan County commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeggs
C. M. Mauldin
Government Farm
Alabama
Decaturs
Judge Skeggs
Bob Couch in Jail on Grand Jury Indictment
Bob Couch, a young white man, is jailed on a grand jury indictment for larceny. He was arrested last night following the indictment returned by a recent grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Gouch
Bob Couch
Highwayman Henry Starr Captured After Stroud Bank Robbery
Stroud Oklahoma March 27 Henry Starr the highwayman was shot and captured after a pitched battle following the robbery of two banks. A posse pursues the felon as authorities recover loot and quash further threats in an interbank crime episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroud
Oklahoma
International Newa Service
Henry Starr
Réubétsy
Snce
Hatching eggs and farm sale notices in Decatur area
Hatch ing eggs offer Rhode Island Whites Vertrees strain Rhode Island Reds and White Orpingtons from 1 to 2 dollars per 16 setting. J L Greer of Decatur Alabama advertises fairview. Dutton farm near Decatur signals 60 acre sale for 3500 cash, Jerre Murphey Huntsville Alabama. Wood for sale solid heater wood no slabs quick delivery Decatur 187 Cushman Son corner Ferry Market Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode ‘Island
Rhode Island
J. L. Greer
New Decatur
Ala
Fairview
Dutton Farm
Jerre Murphey
Huntsville
Decatur
Cushman & Son
Corner Ferry and
Market Sts
Notice of Sale of Morgan Co bottling assets in New Decatur
Under order of Judge Jere Murphy trustee R H Wolcott will sell at eleven o clock A M March 31 1915 the New Decatur and Hartselle bottling plants with all fixtures bottles and equipment including one wagon and one auto truck and all book accounts due to the bankrupt Morgan County Ala Cola Bottling Co cash sale subject to court confirmation prospects may view outfits in New Decatur and Hartselle before sale date
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jere
Murphy
Morgan Co
Ala-Cola Bottling Co
Johnston Street
Second Avenue
New Decatur
Ala
Hartselle
Alabama
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THE
Decaturs Daily
Tennessee Valley Printing Company, Inc
A. PD
Harkreader
W. R Shelton
Ben M. Bloodworth
Manager City
Newar
the Continental Casualty Company
H. G. B. Alexander
Chicago
Insurance Company
L. B. Wyatt & Son
Turkey
U. S
Col. Ee.m
Gowingt
Pullman
Canal One
Newman Laser
Logal Fraternal Union
Collier
Tin’ax
Lees
Cei
Elgin
Grace M Williams
Fourth Avenue West
B. Pride
Sth
4Th Ave
Ard Ave
L0th Ave
Peck and Patterson's
5Th Avenue
10Th Street
South Highlands
B. H. Peck
2Nd. Ave
C. BE. Malone
New Décatur
Baett
G. W. Baker
Echols Farm
H. A. Baker
Moulton St
J. W. Frahn
Wilder Place
R. H. Wolcott
Morgan County, Ala-Cola Bottling Company
Ahan
Agner’s
Grant Street
Decatur Navigation Co
Guntersville
Bank Street
Church St
2Nd Ave
12Th Ave
Sherman St
East Decatur
Lafayette St
E. C. Payne Lumber Co
J. B. McBride
J. L. Smith
Spain
Maness
Contractors and Builders
R.L Smith
Kansas City
R. L. Smith
Morgan County
National Bank
Stock Reserve Bank
U.S. Treas
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