Court Upholds State Rail Rate Power in 24 Cent Issue
Judge W J Grubb in Birmingham rules state railroad commission may fix passenger rates and railroads may seek injunctions in state or federal courts. He notes the commission is not in contempt and that the May 20 rate effective date may be challenged to prevent the 24 cent per mile fare. The decision boosts Comer’s initiative and prompts expected legal actions statewide.
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Birmingham
W. J. Grubb
United States Court
State Railroad Commission
Jones
Comer
Gompers Sentence Cut in Buck and Range Case
The district appeals court reduced Samuel Gompers from one year to thirty days for contempt of a federal injunction in Buck and Range. Mitchell and Morrison were fined $600 each. lower court had nine and six months. The Supreme Court likely to review. Chief Justice Sheppard dissented.
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District Court of Appeals
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Supreme Court of the United States
Sheppard
Segregation After Mrs Wilson Visit Reported
Washington May 6 an order segregation white women from Negroes was issued by John Skelton Williams Assistant Secretary of the Treasury following Mrs Woodrow Wilsons visit to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing at lunch hour Mrs Wilson allegedly observed only white women at the long tables and commented to Secretary McAdoo and Mr Wilson the move sparked mild sensation in Washington as gossip spread overnight
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Washington
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Mra
Woodrow Wilson
John Skelton Williams
Wilson
Williams
Negro man tried for manslaughter in circuit court
Jim Garth, a black man, is being tried today in the circuit court for manslaughter. Prosecutor Boliciton Almon presents the case alleging Garth shot another black man during a dispute over money.
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Jim Garth
Boliciton Almon
Garth
German diplomat from Merigo City to return home
Berlin reports Admiral von Hintze, German minister to Mexico, leaves due to illness and may retire from the diplomatic service. Once notable for steering through fighting zones to aid Germans, he secured punishment for murderers and indemnity for families of those killed at Covadonga.
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Admiral von
Huerta
von Hintze
Covadonga
Mexico
Christian Endeavors of Decatur United in Union
Representatives from Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor Societies met at the Estmometer church last night to form a Union of all societies. Mr Ballard of Birmingham led the session and outlined the Union's purpose. Decatur Union was adopted with H L Turner as president J W Jopton as vice president J W Mc Griffin as treasurer Bessie Cotton as corresponding secretary Blythe Manly as recording secretary. A social hour followed.
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Christian Endeavor Societies
Yee
Ballard
Birmingham
Decaturs Union
H. L. Turner
J. W. Jopton
J. W. McGriffin
Bessie Cotton
Blythe «Manly
Public Notice of Evening Leisure Time for Employees
To the public and employees a leisure hour is announced daily at seven o clock during the heated term. The notice specifies an evening closure to allow rest and recreation, with the author named as Rauschenberg.
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Rauschenberg
What Prohibition Has Done For Kansas
Abridgment of an address by Hon. John Lawson Kansas Attorney General surveys effects of prohibition since 1879 in a dry state. It notes Dawson’s fourteen years in public service and long tenure related to the attorney general’s office.
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John Lawson
Kansas
Dawson
Eight Hundred Saloon Closures After Prohibition Law
The May 1 1881 law led about twelve hundred state saloons to close with eight hundred shutting permanently. Distilleries nearly all ceased, breweries largely halted, and western Kansas proved strongest in enforcing the measure. Over subsequent years political and legal fights waned as support for prohibition grew statewide.
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Kansas
Oldest Hen in United States Dies in Pasadena
Pasadena story reports Theodore Roosevelt named hen No Roosevelt due to visible antagonism toward race died at Elizabeth Grinnell’s home aged 25. The hen reportedly laid about 7500 eggs and mothered many incubator hatched chicks.
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United States
Dent
America
Elizabeth Grinnell
Pasadena
Eskimo Youth Sail To Wed Arctic Teacher
Paul Patkotak an Eskimo youth travels from Seattle to Point Barrow Alaska on May 22 to marry Miss Alice Jahlock a native teacher who had previously refused him marriage for lack of schooling. He earned funds by trapping Arctic foxes and later studied shorthand typing and bookkeeping in grammar school. He will return partly dressed in furs after the wedding journey.
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Seattle Waek
Paul Patkotak
Point Barrow
Arctic
Alaska
Schopper
Alice Ahlock
Sabrinias
Jahlock
Seattle
Polit Barrow
Patkotak
River Stage Reaches Flood Level at Twenty One Feet
Flood stage on the river reaches twenty one feet as water overflows banks. Authorities monitor rising levels and issue alerts while residents prepare for possible flooding.
Trinity High School to Close Its Term in May
Trinity High School holds closing exercises May 18 to 20. The events include a commencement sermon by Dr. W. T. Howard of Court on Sunday at 11 a.m. Class Day on Monday at 8 p.m. and Graduating Exercises Tuesday at 8 p.m. with Dr. Joan R. Turner of Huntsville delivering the commencement address. The Class of 1913 lists Mary King Davis Josephine Emens Emma Vashie Poole and Ella King Baker.
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Trinity High School
W. T. Howard
Joan R. Turner
Huntsville
Mary King, Davis
Josephine Emens
Emma Vashie Poole
Ella King Baker
Clarence Darrow Funds Raising Under Way for Defense
Chicago officials report the Chicago federation of labor has begun raising funds for attorney Clarence Darrow. Darrow, who defended the McNamara brothers in Los Angeles, faces a third bribery trial in California. Friends say he is penniless after two trials.
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Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
Clarence Darrow
McNamara Brothers
Los Angeles
California
New Street Station Erected at Moulton and Ninth
A street station has been erected at the corner of Moulton Street and Ninth Avenue by the North Alabama Traction Company for the convenience of passengers waiting for street cars.
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Moulton Street
North
Ala, Traction Company
Cara
Freight Wreck Delays Trains Near Sunningham Switch
A lead-on collision of two fast freights near Sunningham switch delayed passenger traffic through the Decaturs for hours. The Birmingham accommodation due at 7 50 last night did not arrive until 2 00 this morning. No injuries reported. Wrecking crew from Ideal shops assisted at the scene.
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Birmingham
Ideal Shops
Delvine the Hypnotist Delivers Notable Show at Masonic
A strong crowds witnessed the Delvine hypnotist performance at the Masonic last night. The act impressed as a solid evening of entertainment, especially with the accompanying pictures. The combination is touted as worth the price of admission.
Gilmore Debuts In Havoc At Masonic Theatre
Paul Gilmore and associates bring The Havoc to the Masonic Theatre next Friday May 9 following Broadway success with The Mummy and the Humming Bird. Gilmore’s East acclaimed acting promises a notable stage revival in this powerful three act drama.
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Paul Gilmore
Masonic Theatre
Sheldon
Mr. Gilmore
Carver
Pope Pius III Fully Recovers From Illness
Rome May 6 Pope Pius is entirely recovered from his recent illness. Cardinal Falconio reported the Pontiff is in excellent health and eager to discuss current affairs. The Pope lamented missing the American pilgrimage but said he felt well and celebrated mass this morning without doctor approval.
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Rome
Pius
Diomede Frasconfy
Washington
Falconio
Vial
Vatican
Schrembs
Toledo
Europe
Vatican Gardens
Bennie Fenwick Fined for Concealing Stolen Property
Bennie Fenwick manager of the Negro Y M C A was fined $50 and costs on a charge of concealing stolen clothes. Budd y Busher allegedly stole the garments from the Sheffield tailoring concern. Chief Milam of Sheffield testified.
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Bennie Fenwick
Negro Y. M. C. A
Fenwick
Buddy Busher
Sheffield
Chief Milam
Revival Sparks Strong Interest in East Decatur Baptist Services
At East Decatur Baptist meetings ongoing this week, renewed interest and perceived power mark the revival. Last night many sinners sought prayer, with one conversion and one new church member joining.
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East
Decatur
East Decatur
Deaths Miss Mattie Pride Dies at Home on Grant Street
Miss Mattie Pride died yesterday afternoon at 3 30 at her Grant street home. Her remains will be taken to Madison for interment the following afternoon. She leaves two brothers Harry Pride of New Decatur and Dr W T Pride of Madison. Resided here twelve years and was a devout Christian church member.
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Mattie Pride
Grant Street
Madison
Ala
Miss Pride
Harry Pride
New Decatur
W. T. Pride
Christian Church
Death of Chas. L. Orr at Watson-Greer Infirmary
Chas. L. Orr of Lynville died Monday morning at 11 o clock in the Watson-Greer Infirmary. The remains were taken to the home of his brother EH. Lt. Orr. The body was shipped to Lynville this morning.
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Chas. L. Orr
Lynville
Watson-Greer Infirmary
EH. Lt. Orr
Centenary of Edict of Milan Commemoration Highlighted
A pastoral letter read at St. Ann's Church marks the sixteenth centenary of the Edict of Milan by Constantine the Great in 313. The note urges celebration of religious liberty and the Church’s growth, citing Pius X and Saint Helena, with plans for a public commemoration and further discussion on page two.
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St. Ann's Church
Mobile
J. B. McDermott
The
Chucc
Milan
Constantine the Great
Pius X
Church of God
Constantine
Pentecost
Maxentius
Milvian Bridge
St. Helena
Alan
Holly Father
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John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Merigo City
Aristro
Cratic
Berlin
Christian Endeavors OF
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UNION
John S. Dawson
Theodore
Theodore Roosevelt
Trinity
Clirenge Darrow
New Street Station
Gunningham
Sunningham Switch
Ger
Delvine
Pope
Holy Father
ITH
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