Militant suffragettes drive up England damage costs
London reports show property damage by Militant suffragettes in three months totaling more than 5 900 1700 dollars with Scotland Yard stating the cost includes higher protection and guard measures. Three detectives monitor cabinet members and public buildings under special guard as the militant group vows harsher action and a rising cadre of former constitutional suffragettes joins.
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Tottenham
London
St. Paul's Cathedral
Excursion Saturday Sparks Local Festivities
A planned excursion tomorrow promises a lively program for visitors in Cullman. The event aims to entertain guests and may feature a baseball contest as the L and N shop team visits to challenge the Cullman squad.
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Cullman
L. & N. Shop
Marriage License Issued for Phelan Wilson and Gracie Marton
The Probate Judge issued licenses to Phelan A. Wilson of Eva and Gracie B. Marton of Eva for marriage.
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Phelan A. Wilson
Eva
Gracie B. Marton
Woodrow Wilson and the Short Ballot
A narrative on Woodrow Wilson arguing for political simplification and the Short Ballot to cut back elected offices. He criticizes complex tickets, favors voter selection of a few officials, and urges reducing offices to restore popular control.
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Woodrow Wilson
Capitol
Rema
What Prohibition Has Done For Kansas
An abridgment of Hon John Lawson Attorney General of Kansans address surveys Kansas since 1879 under prohibition laws. It outlines effects in the dry state and notes Dawson’s fourteen years in public service and a decade with the Kansas Attorney General office.
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John Lawson
Kansan
Italy
W.sas
Dawson
Kansas
Permanent results of temperance education in Kansas
The passage argues that temperance education has reshaped Kansas social political life and will outlast repeal efforts. It contends oath swearing by public officers is now sincere, with education eight to ten years creating a population aligned with Kansas laws and institutions, limiting vice to select regions.
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Kansas
Women of Louisiana push for equal suffrage in new party
New Orleans May 9 A Louisiana woman suffrage party formed along party lines launched a campaign to win the ballot by education. Organizer Mrs Saks D Meehan said the movement is growing rapidly in the south and Louisiana may join progressive western states in granting equal suffrage without militancy.
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Suffragettes
Fighting Sisterhood
Woman Suffrage Newspaper
Pitick Lawrence
New Orleans
Louisiana
South
Saks D. Meehan
Aly
Postal Telegraph Co Loses $200 Suit Today
Hon. ER. W. Godbey was given a judgment against the Postal Telegraph Company for $208 in the Circuit court today. Callahan and Harris assisted Mr. Godbey. Attorneys were introduced by the plaintiff to prove that $200 was a reasonable fee for certain legal fees. The jury found Godbey's claim just and that no unreasonable fee was asked for his services.
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ER. W. Godbey
Postal Telegraph Company
Callahan and
Harris
Postoffice Inspector Visits Decatur this Morning
A government post office inspector was seen in Decatur today examining papers and records at the offices. Authorities kept the inspector's mission undisclosed, saying he was "only passing through."
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Decatur
Decaturs
Kinnard resigns as manager of local exchange
G R Kinnard resigns as manager of the local exchange of the American Telephone Company with resignation to take effect tomorrow. E P Howell of Atlanta, Ga will succeed him and assume charge Monday. Mr Kinnard plans to relocate to Kentucky after a week in Decatur. He cites consolidation as the need to build a bigger city.
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Kinnard
Logal Exchange
Mr. Kinnard
Theodore Roosevelt urges prearbitration pledge between U S and Britain
Oyster Bay May 9 Theodore Roosevelt told an English speaking peace conference at Sagamore Hill that the United States and Great Britain should agree in advance to arbitrate any dispute. He noted limits to arbitration and welcomed Canadian Australian presence, expressing hope for cordial Dutch British ties.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Great Britain
International Conference
Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt
Carnegie
South Africa
Paul Gilmore Tonight in The Havoc at Masonic
The Florida Times Union notes Paul Gilmore as Craig in The Havoc at the Masonic. Review praises his restrained poise and memorable Mummy-like characterization, with well staged scenes and careful detail.
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Paul Gilmore
Mr. Gilmore
Craig
Jon
Richard Craig
Arrest of Son Fryson on Vagrancy Charge
Report states Son Fryson, a Black man, was arrested yesterday for vagrancy and jailed.
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Fryson
Tariff Bill Easily Passes Lower House
Washington reports the underwood tariff bill passed the House by 281 to 139 amid applause. Four progressives backed it and fourteen opposed. The bill moves to the Senate where majority dynamics and beefed up opposition loom. passage there is uncertain with pending committee scrutiny and potential changes to schedules including wool and sugar.
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Washington
House
Senate
Senate Finance
Finance Committee
Louisiana
Glover Case Read in House as Privileges Question Opens
Washington May 9 The Glover case moves in the House today over a Washington banker charged with affronting the privileges of the House by assaulting Representative Sims of Tennessee. A special committee report urges arrest and possible punishment, with likely remand before the bar or imprisonment in a prior similar episode.
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Washington
Charles C. Glover
Glover
Sims
Tennessee
Underwood
Representative Davis
West Virginia
House
Congress
Capitol
Uncle Joe Cannon Missed His Own Birthday
Danville Illinois May 4 former Speaker of the House Joseph Gannon known as Uncle Joe forgot his birthday until late in the afternoon and found many messages congratulating him on his seventy seventh. He spent the day on a long drive and attended dedication ceremonies for two churches.
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Danville
Ill
Joe” Cannon
House of Representatives
Escaped convict returned to camp and seized
Geo. Dyson escaped from the county road camp yesterday and was captured by Roy Bowling, a camp trusty. Dyson returned to the camp for food and was turned over to Foreman Jackson.
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Geo. Dyson
County Road
Roy Bowling
Trusty
Dyson
Bowling
Foreman Jackson
Bartlett and Gover to Annapolis Sunday
Samuel Bartlett of Mooresville will accompany Lewis Gover to Annapolis for the U S naval academy entrance physical. Both are expected to pass the tests. Gover has lived in the Decaturs for several years.
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Bartlett
Gover
Annapolis
Samuel Bartlett
Mooresville
Lewis Gover
United States Naval
Decaturs
Traveling Men's Association to Attend State Convention
J. H. Calvin and EB L. Rainey officers of Post 8 Traveling Men's Association with Littleton Sherrill left for Birmingham by noon train to attend the two day state convention in session.
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J. H. Calvin
EB. L. Rainey
Post 8 Traveling Men’s Association
Littleton Sherrill
Hartselle
Birmingham
Card of Thanks for Courtesies Received
The Apollo Glee Club extends heartfelt gratitude for courtesies shown by Mra J W Frahn Cook Bros Furniture Co Camp Watson Electric Co Decatur Light Power and Fuel Co Morgan County Furniture Co and Butcher Paint and Paper Co.
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Mra
J. W. Frahn
Butcher Paint and Paper Co
Cook Bros. Furniture Co
Watson Electric Co
Decatur Light, Power and Fuel Co
Morgan County Furniture Co
Apollo Glee Club
Japanese protest to be filed with secretary
Washington May 9 The Japanese government through Ambassador Chinda will acquaint Secretary Bryan today of its objections to the anti alien land bill awaiting Governor Johnson s lure in California and by noon expected that the position of the United States government will have to decide to the ambassador
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Washington
Chinda
Bryan
Johnson
California
River Stage Reports Fall From Flood Peak
Flood stage sits at 21 feet as river declines from a crest of 4.7 feet, with runoff receding and observers tracking the water level.
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Professor Wilson
New Jersey
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E. P. Howell
Atlanta, Georgia
G. R. Kinnard
The
Cal Exchange
Tele
Atlanta, Ga
Kernade
Kentucky
Theo. Roosevelt
Peage
H. F. Ferris
Col. Roosevelt
Clark
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Houseways and Means Committee
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Goniigt
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