Roosevelt Tops Taft In Massachusetts Primary Delegates
United Press reports May 1 that Roosevelt leads Taft in district delegates 18 to 14 with 2 undecided, and Taft hopefuls lose by 7,000 on delegates-at-large. Roosevelt wins several districts while Taft claims others. recounts and contests loom as the state delegation remains evenly split.
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United Press
Boston
Mass
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Roosevelt
United States
Murray M. Crane
Champ Clark
Wilson
Foss
LaFollette
Figuers
Wyall
Taftan Ee
Og Sl
Renih Rie
Champlain
Roosevelt Renounces Big Eight Delegates in Taft Signaling
Col Roosevelt states he will not insist on Massachusetts delegates at large after Taft wins a majority in the preferential primary. He announces he will withdraw claims to the Big Eight and accepts that Till has ten of the 36 Massachusetts votes.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Teddy
BIG
Unitel Press
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Col
Massachusetts
Roosevelt Control of Pennsylvania Delegation Secured
Harrisburg May 1 Roosevelt forces seize control of the Republican State Convention. A plank may be added to the platform to demand direct vote for all future candidates.
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Harrisburg
Roosevelt
Titanic victims funerals and recovered bodies reported
A Halifax dispatch describes funeral processions for Titanic victims. Col. John Jacob Astor and Isadore Strauss bodies were moved to private and express cars, while Vincent Astor and others endured emotional scenes as relatives despair over missing loved ones. Captain Lardner notes many bodies may never be recovered.
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Halifax
Col
John Jacob Astor
Vincent Astor
Isadore Strauss
Fight and arrest swirl after Limestone deputy robbed
Sterling McDonald deputy sheriff says two negroes robbed him near the Southern Passenger Depot of 36 dollars and slashed him with a knife. He fired at the suspects, later argued with Decatur officers, and surrendered in police court. Officer White was shot in the foot during the pursuit of the other suspect.
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Sterling McDonald
Limestone County
Southern
McDonald
Bank Street
Hill
White
Decatura
Officer Hill
Yte
Breck
Spight Grocery Company
Elmer Hinds
Jong Vine
Hinds
Bond
Grond Jury
Hic
Japan denies land in Mexico claim in state report
President today transmitted a report denying any acquisition or intention to acquire land in Mexico by Japan. Secretary Knox signed the reply stating there is no evidence of land purchase by Japan in Mexico.
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Vile Antellorts
Japan
Mexico
Knox
Little Will Blackwell Breaks Arm After Horse Fall
William Blackwell, son of D. L. Blackwell, fell from his horse on Moulton Street and sustained a broken arm.
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Little Will Blackwell
William Blackwell
D. L. Blackwell
Moulton Street
Oge
Hie
Arma
Delite Theatre Helps Mississippi Flood Sufferers
Delite Theatre will donate half its net proceeds today and tonight to flood relief for the Mississippi Valley. The public is urged to contribute ten cents while enjoying a showing featuring Jobin Bunny. Mrs. J A Bunch donated one dollar. others are urged to give promptly to forward funds to Governor Emmet O'Real in Montgomery for forwarding to Memphis headquarters.
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Delite Theatre
Mississippi Valley
Delite
Jobin Bunny
J. A. Bunch
Decaturs Daily
Alabama
Mem
River stage nears nineteen feet by Thursday at Chattanooga
Weather warns a 19 foot stage expected in the river by Thursday as upper watershed rains push levels up. The Nashville bridge gauge reads 16.8 and rising. no bank overflow expected unless more rain falls, which could trigger Tennessee Valley flooding.
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Lauleville End
Nashville
Tennessee Valley
Wealthy Lauderdale planter murdered in Arkdale
Florence May 1. John W. Robinson a wealthy planter and merchant of Arkdet not suicide as first reported but murdered per coroner jury verdict. Inquest by Squire W A Howard revealed shots fired and powder burns on left side, with testimony of Wiley Robinson threatening to kill him. Case to grand jury in September. unlikely arrest before then. Presley Sanderson died after being shot, T Hall charged with murder. Sathersor, 22, shot during fight.
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Florence
John W. Robinson
Arkdell
Euielde
Squire W. A. Howard
Arkdet
Wiley Rovinson
Presley Sanderson
T. Hall
Mlurder
Hall
Sathersor
Weather and meeting notice for Stephens Chapter
Generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures in the north portion. Tomorrow marks the last regular Stephens Chapter meeting, to be held with Mrs. Di Wi Speake. Tilia will oversee the election.
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North Portion
Stephens Chapter
D. A. RB
Monterey visit reveals calm in Mexican war zone
Mrs. Celie Osborne of Monterey, Mexico, visiting her brother Frank J. Davis in the United States, says conditions around Monterey are quiet with little fear for Americans. She notes the military zone draws troops and that foreign residents could escape if trouble arises. Her husband CC B Osborne works for Monterey’s Waterworks and Electric Company.
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Wen
Frank J. Davis
Monterey
Mexico
Mrs. Osborne
CC. B. Osborne
Waterworks and Electric Company of
Limestone farmer jailed after drunken theatre incident
John Lingo a white Limestone county farmer intoxicated at the Delite theatre fell asleep until awakened by Officers Davidson and Bell. He resisted and fought, earning fines of 20 dollars plus costs for drunkenness and 10 dollars for disorderly conduct. Brother Clarence Lingo was fined 10 dollars for interfering with an officer. both paid and were released.
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John Lingo
Limestone County
Decaturs
Delite Theatre
Davidson
Bell
Cid
Lingo
Clarence Lingo
Linco
Ft Agalet
Utice
Clarence
Costa
Willian Case Arrested on Picking Charge Near Lingos
Willian Case, a white resident near the Lingos, was arrested by police on a charge of picking. The report notes the incident occurred in the area and authorities seek further details as the case proceeds.
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Willian Case
Lampkin Tops Field in Decatur Daily Contest
Alma Lampkin gains first place in the 1000 Flanders auto contest as Miss Cortner trails with a strong second. The edition notes rising contenders, a closing race with 45,000 bonus votes and 48,000 total votes, as eight prizes including a $1,000 car attract wide interest and intense competition.
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Miss Lampkin
Big Contase
District Prize Standings Publicized in Decatur and New Decatur
The standing of candidates lists multiple districts with two prizes each. Names and addresses in Decatur and New Decatur appear alongside Mills and Hillsboro entries. Voters are shown districts eight and two with several contestants including Miss Carolyn Carter and Miss Myrtle Odom.
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Mary Newman
Canal St. Dur
Alberta Hotland
Decatur
Cha Wee
Helem Wallace
Ferry St
E. L. Wiles
Pond St
Carolyn Carter
Grant St
New Decatur
Jemmie Galey
E. Moulton St
Os” Ee
Hoge Brock
Sth
Ave
Attia Lisa Minot
Johnson
J. B. Bryant
Ruot
Myrtle Odom
Hillsboro
Frances Forbes
Vairview
Guesie Bell
Austemville
Fannie Plemmons
Falkville
Susie Mae West
Green Brier
Ains Ety Meeks
Ieee
Theatre theft case ends with mayor fining Case
Testimony at the trial this morning describes Hadley Spain an usher at the Delite theatre seeing Case take money from John Lingos watch pocket while Lingo was drunk. Case claimed Lingo gave it to him but Lingo denied it. Mayor Patterson imposed a $26 fine plus costs and Case was jailed.
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John Lingo
Delite Theatre
Hadley Spain
Case
Spain
Lingo
Patterson
Card of Thanks from L Pryor Royer
I thank the good people of Decaturs for their untiring effort in caring for my wife during her illness and for their kind words and deeds since her death. The Civic Committee will meet with Mrs Eugene Allison on Gordon Drive Saturday May at four o clock.
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Decaturs
Eugene Allison
Gordon Drive
Tour O'Elgek
Closing Exercises Set for Decatur Schools Week
Examination reviews opened this morning in public schools of Decatur. The week will be spent on exams, with closing exercises scheduled for Thursday night at the Masonic theatre. Dr. George, president of the University of Als, will deliver the commencement address. A student play is planned for another evening.
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Begu
George Evident
University of Als
Masonic Theatre
Non-Suit for Barber in Circuit Court Dismissal
A non-suit was entered in the circuit court this afternoon in the case brought by E against B L Barbee. The Lang Party Mailing Company case was heard today with Gar ing present.
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Ivor
B. L. Barbee
Tilaault
Ageinst
Barbee
Garing
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