Wilson Aide Says New Talks Planned Between Generals on Border
Secretary Baker announced another conference between Gens Scott and Funston and Mexican War Minister Obregon amid a hurried White House meeting with President Wilson. Baker refused to reveal dispatch contents or exact timing but indicated talks would occur soon. Evidence that U S troop withdrawal is not planned was cited by Secretary Lansing.
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Scott
Polk
State Department
Lansing
War department optimistic on Mexico cooperation plan
Washington May 1 war department officials said they still hope for a compromise between the de facto Mexican government and the United States. If reached the basis would be real cooperation between Carranza forces and Gen. Pershing, with General Scott urged to push the cooperative concept after a conference between the president and the secretary of war.
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International News Service
Washington
War Department
Mexico
Carranza
Pershing
General Scott
Haker
Denny Presides Over District for Third Time
Southern Methodist bishops meet in Nashville assign districts. Bishop Collings Denny of Richmond will preside over the North Alabama conference in Bessemer on November 1, now in his third consecutive year. Rev. G. W. Cary becomes preacher in charge of the Decatur circuit replacing ill Rev. W. W. Aldridge. Decatur district conference set for May 24 to 26 with a May 24 sermon by Edward Fulmer of Courtland.
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Collings Denny
Richmond
North Alabama
Bessemer
Denny
G. W. Cary
Decatur
W. W. Aldridge
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Edward Fulmer
Courtland
Ala
Clean Up Campaign Gatherings Planned Tonight
A mass meeting at 7:80 tonight aims to start a Clean Up and Paint Up campaign in the Decaturs. Merchants and leading citizens have pledged support, with Women’s Clubs, city officials, and merchants to cooperate. School principals will lecture to students on cleanliness and beautification.
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Decaturs
Callahan to Speak Here on Monday May Eighth
Campaign for representative to Congress from the Eighth district aims to close with a Monday night address on Seclotd avenue. Callahan plans to tour the district afterward, seeking broad audience support and finalizing his campaign efforts.
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Callahan
Callah
Tme Congress
Psebestagst
Miss Beldin to Speak on Child Welfare in Decatur
Miss Beldin of Washington a government child welfare expert will visit Decatur Tuesday and Wednesday at city hall and the United States A E New Decatur. She will lecture at 3 o clock Wednesday afternoon. Local women urged to attend the series of lectures hosted by city officials and the Alabama Federation of Women's clubs.
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Miss Beldin
Washington
Decaturs
Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs
Irish President Lays Down Arms
Berlin reports delay in Germany's reply to the American note on submarine warfare as high officials confer with Kaiser Wilhelm. The Foreign Office expects the document to be long and detailed, aiming to clarify U S perceptions and promise humane conduct in warfare.
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Germany
Cie
America
Fire at Gulf Cotton Compress Blamed on Incendiary Cause
Secret service agents had not arrived. authorities suspect German agents in arson of Gulf Cotton Compress plant. Fire broke out as 18 cars of linters for DuPont Powder Mills were ready for shipment. evidence centers on a cellar location and a watchman on duty.
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Gulf Cotton Compress Company
DuPont Powder Mills
Gulf Compress Conny
DuPont Powder Company
America
Hopewell
DuPonts
May Day Labor Strikes Stop War Materials and Transit
May Day brings wide labor unrest across the nation with 75 000 armor trade workers in New York City striking for higher pay and better conditions. Marine engineers and firemen walk out threatening ammunition and supplies to allies. Four hundred thousand railroad workers and 3000 carmen halt transit crippling city streetcars. In the coal field region a tentative deal averts a 175 000 worker strike. Westinghouse Pittsburgh and International Harvester Chicago plants also see mass action.
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International News Service
New York City
Santa Ee Ne
Carmen
Westinghouse
Pittsburgh
International Harvester Company
Chicago
Decatur Children Enter Shoe Prize Competition
Merchants Speake and Moebes announce a contest offering three pairs of Buster Brown shoes to children who submit a best 100 word composition. Open to Decatur and New Decatur schoolchildren, the misprint limited entry to New Decatur pupils.
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Speake & Moebes
Xiying
Decatur
New Decatur
New Decatur Schools
Verdu n Front Thrives In Sharp German French Clashes
Paris reports Verdun fighting intensifies with crown prince forces launching multiple night attacks. German aims near Cumierres and Dead Man's Hill are repulsed after counterattacks while Hill No 204 and Vaux endure heavy bombardment on both sides of the Meuse.
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International
Paris
Verdun
Cumierres
Meuse
Dead Man’s Hill
Marriage Licenses Rise in April 1915 Despite 1914 Decline
April marriage licenses show an increase of one over April 1915 while dropping nine from April 1914. The record lists totals by race and status, noting figures for White and Colored applicants and totals across categories.
Pennsylvania Street Car Men on Strike
Pennsylvania street cars stopped running after 12:30 AM as workers quit, with hundreds walking to work. The Pennsylvania Railroad operated extra cars and planned shuttle service to Canons if the strike lasts. Taxi firms avoided jitneys due to gas prices and state law restrictions.
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International News Service
Washington
Penn
Theie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Institute
Canons
Mod Norwegian steamer reported lost in early May
The Norwegian steamer Mod of 664 tons, built in 1884 and hail from Christiania, is reported sunk. The British steamer City of Lucknow is also said to have been sunk, presumably in a marine incident while in the neutrality service. The Mod displaced 300 tons.
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International News Service
London
Mod
Christiania
City of ‘Luckmow Ha’ Beer
Bee? Marine
Actmity
Unclear U S Germany submarine talks amid no update
Washington on May 1 awaited any word from Ambassador Gerard after his meeting with the emperor. Officials said no official comment on negotiations could be made while Berlin signals suggested the German press grew less moderate and foreign office worried public opinion. No basis for the earlier optimism was evident.
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Washington
Gereotite
Berlin
Speeu
Germany
Gerard
Foreign Office
Rebels Reported to Have Exhausted Ammunition
London reports say Peter Pearce has ordered followers to lay down arms though fighting continues at several sites. Dublin rebels near collapse of ammunition. sniping persists as troops with artillery and machine guns move on Enniscorthy. Rail shutdowns leave Dublin residents facing famine. food supplies run low.
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Enniscorthy
Wesford
Dublin
Sinn Fein Leader Surrenders in Dublin to British Forces
London reports that in Dublin Sinn Fein chief has surrendered to British military authority. Official advices from Gen Sir John Maxwell, commander in Ireland, were received by the War Office this morning.
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International News Service
London
Dublin
War Office
Sinn Fein
Sir John Maxwell
Ireland
20000 British and Indian officers captured at Kut El Amara
The Turkish war office reports four generals and 510 officers captured at Kut El Amara. General Townshend was allowed to keep his sword. British casualties on the Mesopotamian front in March and April are listed as 20,000.
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International News Service
Constantinople
Turkish War Office
Kut-El- Amara
Townshend
War Office
Birmingham College to Clash With the Y in May Series
Birmingham College travels to meet the Y M C A squad for two games slated May 10 and 11. The Owenton club, praised as one of the South’s top teams, features former locals John Northon and George at outfield and will face a strong Birmingham lineup in the season’s notable series.
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Birmingham College
Owenton
Dixie
Southpewie
Owentonians
John Northon
George
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