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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1916
Page
6
A candidate for Probate Judge in Morgan County writes from illness about his campaign, praising the public’s support and urging voters to go to the polls next Tuesday. He predicts a better vote than six years ago, pledges a fair straight campaign, and promises to serve with honesty and impartiality if elected.
The text announces W. W. Callahan seeking the Democratic nomination for Congress from Alabama's 8th District ahead of the May 9, 1916 primary. It also designates BB Almon as a Democratic candidate for the 65th Congress from the same district, subject to party primary action.
Circuit Judge O Kyle authorizes the nomination of ROBERT C BRICKELL for judge of the Eighth Alabama Judicial Circuit in the Democratic sub primary on May 9 1916. J W Ballentine also declares candidacy for judge of the circuit court in the same district and date.
Announcing candidacies for Judge of the Inferior Court of Decatur New Decatur with Democratic party backing. Dan Walden Br Rainy and F M Hamilton seek voter support in the Democratic primary held in May and ask for votes and influence.
Authorized notice lists William E. Skeggs Lovice P. Troup M. D. Wiggins Melvin Hutson and A. Patterson as candidates for Probate Judge Morgan County subject to the Democratic primary May 9. Coleman Peck also appears as a candidate.
A. S. Blackwell announces re election bid for Morgan County circuit court clerk subject to Democratic primary. Jas L. Draper also runs for circuit court clerk of Morgan County in the Democratic primary on May 9.
Tax Collector Chas C Robertson seeks renomination in Morgan County. P W Pat Williams also announced as a candidate for Tax Collector, Morgan County.
Thos H Gunn W D Crutchfield John T Kyle and Frank J Troup listed as candidates for Tax Assessor of Morgan County Alabama in the Democratic primary set for Tuesday May 9 1916.
An official notice announces T. D. Wilkinson as a candidate for the Democratic primary on May 9. The release names Wilkinson and identifies the race as part of the local electoral process.
J. E. Pierce of Madison County Alabama is named as a candidate for delegate from the Eighth District to the Democratic National Convention at St Louis in June 1916, subject to the Democratic Primary on May 9 1914.
The piece reports on Almon’s bid for re election across two counties. Backing comes from Huntsville and Florence papers while editors tied to Almon are named. Prohibition support wanes and a rival argues Almon seized office by fraud, dulling his cannon and increasing reliance on seed distribution.
The comptroller of the currency issued a Call for the condition of national banks as of the close of business May 1. The notice, released in Washington, details the financial status of member banks nationwide and sets reporting requirements for the period ending May 1.
A dissolution notice states that Marchini and Striplin have ended their partnership. Mr. Marchini will receive and pay all bills. The business will continue under the same name.
President Wilson studied the German submarine note at the White House and said the administration would decide early next week. Disclosures about the note's reception in American papers drew interest, while Hertin press commentary received less attention. Fullen reports are awaited.
The Decators Daily reports the arrival of a newborn with a cute engraved announcement card. The notice highlights the joyful event and invites well wishes from readers.
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