Almon Re-nominated in Eighth District Primary
Decatur Daily reports sufficient returns show Congressman Almon narrowly winning the Democratic nomination in the Eighth district. The paper commends his second term, cites his personal popularity, and notes Morgan County’s differing response and the paper’s past support for Callahan.
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Fighih
Decaturs Daily
Cardinal Principe
Judge Almon
Congress
Callahan
Morgan Country
Congressman Almon
Daily
Madison Dominant in Democratic Primary Across Districts
The article asserts Madison County is the political hub of the circuit and congressional districts Morgan is part of, with the largest and most decisive vote. It laments Morgan County’s lack of patriotism for local interests and predicts Morgan will be represented by Madison residents or those endorsed by Madison.
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Madison
Morgan
Morgan County
Bailiwick
Lucas
Public Service Unions Clean Up Day Announcement
A public service corporation announces it celebrates cleanup day with residents. Around the first of each month the company and community engage in cleanup activities to keep areas tidy.
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Public Service Corporation
Public Service Corporations
Republicans consider presidential nomination candidates
Following the probate judge decision, party leaders turn to selecting a Republican nominee for president. Key figures assess viability, platform, and regional support as the field narrows.
Morgan County Republicans Meet in Hartselle
A fragment reports a speaker describing a local Republican meeting in Hartselle as a cruel moment, with a remark about asking “What for” when told of the gathering. The note reflects tense sentiment toward the group in the town.
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Tday
Morgan County
Hartselle
Candidates Swim in Heat of Campaigns
Observers note a mix of standout performances and exhausted participants as campaigns unfold. Several figures gained early momentum while many others faced fatigue and scrutiny from supporters and opponents.
Happy thought for today No more Memocratic primaries
A short note laments Memocratic primaries and asks readers to vote for Woodrow Wilson, signaling political sentiment and a chosen candidate.
What the "Unwashed" Think in Yellow Journalism Critique
The Louisville Courier-Journal analyzes Arthur Brisbane’s claim that newspapers should publish readers' thoughts, not editors' views. It argues yellow journals cater to a class of readers, the unwashed, by patting a crying baby to keep demand for patting and dandling, contrasting Brisbane's method with colorless news and independent editorial policy.
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Arthur Brisbane
Willians
Randolph Hearer
Brisbane
Yellow Journals
Louisville Courier-Journal
Prohibition Debate Echoes Washington Spirit
In the Huntsville Daily Times quotation a modern prohibition abstinence movement is described as riding with the spirit of George Washington. The piece notes that some gentlemen might enjoy a swig of spirits as old as that era.
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Huntsville Daily Times
George Washington
Peace and Harmony After Battle-Hag Smoke Clarifies
Editors of the Tennessee Valley reflect on aftermath of conflict with lingering smoke and call for unity. The piece hints at renewed cooperation among regional factions and a desire to restore calm after strife.
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Tennessee Valley
One Voter Backing Bryan Found in Decatur
A single vote for William Jennings Bryan was cast in New Decatur at the city hall box, discovered during ballot counting around 4 am. The vote favored Bryan over Wilson, while the presidency received near unanimous support across Morgan County.
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Bryan
Decaturs
North
Alabama
William Jennings Bryan
New Decatur
Wilson
Morgan County
Quietest Election Day in Morgan County Record
Democratic state county and district candidates were nominated yesterday in Morgan County in the quietest election ever held. The reduced campaigning and a law against soliciting votes kept polling places calm with no disturbances reported. Sheriff Forman confirmed there was no trouble at the polls and called the day unusually peaceful.
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Morgan County
Morgan
Forman
Kumpe Re-elected Probate Judge in Lawrence County Alabama
Judge F C Kumpe, Lawrence County probate judge for 30 years and the state’s oldest, won re election in the Democratic primary by about three to one over Chas Sherrod. With 11 precincts reported, Kumpe led 958 to 32 against his opponent, securing near unanimous support among Republican areas. The article notes his long service, role in state party affairs, and prior campaign with Judge John C Eyster. Lawrence County also elected tax collector Andrew Walker and tax assessor Will Hamilton, plus county board of education members Tom Almon Emmet Burch J M Houston James Martin and John Frank. Potential delegates J E Pierce and Henry Bradshaw appeared favored for the Eighth district to the Democratic National Committee.
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F.C. Kumpe
Lawrence
Alabama
Chas. Sherrod
Courtland
Kumpe
Lawrence County
Decaturs
Mobile
State
Andrew Walker
Will Hamilton
Republicans Name Full Morgan County Ticket in Mass Meeting
In Morgan County a mass meeting at Hart selle nominated a ticket including I. J. Kent for probate judge R. L. Sherrill for circuit clerk A. G. Bethard for tax assessor R. B. Minter for tax collector D. W. Penn and W. L. King for third district commissioners G. C. Chenault endorsed as national convention delegate RK Sherrill elected chairman and A. B. Murphree secretary Delegates to the congressional convention named and resolutions criticizing President Wilson adopted
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D. W. Penn
Massey
W. L. King
Eva
G. C. Chenault
Decaturs
RK. L. Sherrill
A. B. Murphree
Branham and Hughes Club Set for Y M C A Series
The Branham and Hughes prep team, once weak on defense, has built a strong batting and fielding machine. They clash with the Decatur Y M C A squad Friday and Saturday in a highly anticipated Tennessee series.
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Branham & Hughes
Association
Spring Hill
Louisville Colonels
Columbia, Tenn
Branham
Hughes
Kentucklan
Colonels
King Merrit
Decaturs
Cleaning guide for brass items in warm weather use
Provides concise guidelines about washing brass objects freely without tarnish or stickiness in warm conditions. States it dries quickly and is suitable for bric a brac lamps furniture lighting fixtures iron beds moldings and similar items.
Lecture on Young People at Westminster Church
Rev William R Hall of the Presbyterian Church U S A will present a stereopticon lecture at Westminster Church Thursday evening at o oclock. The talk aims to engage all readers especially the young, and attendance is invited with no charge and no collection.
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Wm. R. Hall
The
Presbyterian Church
Westminster Church
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Second Avenue
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