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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
2
New State of Affairs in Morgan County Election
The upcoming election across Morgan County and the state will follow Alabama’s new corrupt practices act. It tightens ballot marking, restricts assistance, and imposes penalties for influencing voters or misuse of ballots, with officials posting sections at polling places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Alabama
Athens Post Office Building Bill in Congress
A campaign circular dated May 2 1916 from Athens Alabama references postmaster R M Rawls and Rep Almon. It claims the public buildings committee approved placing the Athens post office building bill in the omnibus public buildings bill to secure its passage this session. It mentions free home service and credits Almon as a key figure in the telegraph statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Athens
Ala
Committee On Public Buildings
Omibus
Congress
Almon
Bis
Kiowa House Gauntlet Faces Senate Obstacle
A Kiowa discussion notes the house action and a senate hurdle, criticizing the committee for aiding re election by recommending bills with no chance of passage. The source reflects a Lime Stone Democrat commentary on political maneuvering and prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avi
Kiowa
House
Senate
Congress
Reil Club and Decatur Commercial Union Question
The piece speculates on reviving a Reil Club or establishing a live commercial organization in Decatur with figures like Teddy Payne and Jim Nelson as leaders. It discusses mounting agitation, a possible convention bureau angle, and a roster of local business proponents ready to form a robust commercial club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reil Club
Morgan County
Reial Club
Convention Bureau
Decaturs
Teddy” Payne
Jim” Nelson
Decatur
Ulster County
Gga
W. A. Bibb
G. A. Hoff
Col. C. C. Harris
Tom Pride
Tom Bowles
Fred Bloodworth
T. M. Jones
Brentz Preutt
J. L. Gunter
John
D. Pate
Cly Hendrix
John Patterson
Charlie Malone
M. Shospeen
F. R. Benson
Atterson
D. D. McGehee
W. R
Pight
WR. Aycock
A. Z. Bailey
Joe
Short
Darter
Pierce for Delegate in Democratic National Convention
Hon J Pierce editor of Hamtaville hms seeks the Democratic nomination for delegate to the St Louis convention. Pierce urges unity and pledges to carry a party platform likely advancing Mr Wilson as the most the party can ask of a delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Hamtaville
Hms
St. Louis
Ginal ‘Wiison
Louis
Will Daver
Wilson
Nashville Directory Adorns Royal Names In City
The new city directory lists Nashville residents with titles of royalty including seven Kaisers ten Lords and many Earls and Kings reflecting a playful or symbolic naming trend in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Democratic White Paper Attacks Tetrarice Men in Nationwide Debates
A historical fragment discusses a Democratic White Paper attacking Tetrarice Men and arguing over national saloon versus prohibition stances. It mentions Senator Underwood Wil and warns that opposing the paper would threaten democratic rights and national harmony. Kingston T. Mays signs the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patin Bainter
Patewret Bbs
Goxgelied
Panean
Yalh
Ed B Almon vows to stay at post for district voters
In a letter to Democrats of the Eighth Alabama District dated April 20 1916 Ed B Almon declares he will remain in Washington to discharge duties and support the administration while seeking reelection He appeals for votes in the upcoming May primary and thanks supporters in thanking and urging faithfulness in his service as representative from Muscle Shoals district Washington D C April 20 1916 Paid Political Advertisement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED. Almon
Congress
Muscle Shoals
House
Washington
Candidate Judge Brown Seeks Full Term in Alabama Election
North Alabama candidate Judge Brown, a former Decatur and Morgan County resident, was elected in 1914 to fill an unexpired term on the court of appeals. He seeks a full term in the Democratic primary on May 9 and asks for Democratic endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Decaturs
Morgan’ County
Court of Appeals
Democrats of
Alabama
Patterson Announces Speaking Appointments
A. G. Patterson a probate judge candidate will address voters at New Decatur Second avenue and Moulton street on May 6 at 11 a m Hartselle May 6 at 1 30 p m New Decatur Preuit Dillehay corner May 6 at 8 00 p m Louisville and Nashville shop gates May 8 noon Decatur Bank Street May 8 at 8 p m Paid political advertisement authorized by A G Patterson New Decatur
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Patterson
New Decatur
Second Avenue
Moulton Street
Hartselle
Preuit-Dillehay Corner
Louisville & Nashville
Decatur
Bank Street
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