Sing Sing Prison Conditions Report Seeks Reform
Albany May 12 a special commissioner George W Blake reports horrific conditions at Sing Sing detailing dark damp filthy cells infested with vermin causing rheumatism and crippling inmates. He accuses Col Schott and Warden Kennedy of graft and mismanagement and urges urgent action to improve welfare and halt disease.
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George W. Blake
Specis
Sulzer
Blake
Mr. Blake
Joseph F. Schott
John 8. Kennedy
Sing Sing
Little Mary Pickford at the Star Theatre today
Mary Pickford, a star from Belasco’s company, appears at the Star Theatre in moving pictures. Known as Little Mary, she rose from Biograph fame and stars in The Good Little Devil touring show. A two reel feature of the Mexican border is also shown today.
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Mary Pickford
David Belasco
Star Theatre
Little Mary
Good Little Devil” Company
Belasco
Danville Tragedy: Man Killed After Ice Cream Freezer Handle Attack
John Sharpley, described in the report as a negro, killed another man with an ice cream freezer handle near Danville on Saturday night. The victim’s skull was fractured. The article also notes a prior killing last winter by Bat Colgut, who recently received an eight year sentence for a similar offense.
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John, Sharpley
Danville
Ton
Bat Colgut
Decatur Delegates Honored at Twenty-First Travelers’ Convention
At the twenty first annual convention of the Alabama Division of the Travelers Protective Association in Birmingham Decatur men earned notable honors. J H Calvin joined the board of directors Eugene Rainey was named a delegate to the National Convention in Richmond June 10 to 15 R L Sherrill was elected fourth vice president and Montgomery was chosen as next meeting site Mobile backed Decatur but Montgomery won the majority outlook for 1915 remained hopeful. The banquet featured coffee only.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Travelers’ Protective Association
Decaturs
J. H. Calvin
Eugene Rainey
Richmond
R. L. Sherrill
Hartselle
Montgomery
Decatur
Mobile
Fire in Boiler Room at Hitt Lumber Company
A fire in the boiler room of Hitt Lumber Co caused several hours of downtime. The blaze started in a large pile of sawdust fed to the boiler, likely rekindled by sparks from last night. It was not discovered until the new fireman began duty this morning.
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Hitt Lumber Company
Governor Glenn of North Carolina to Speak Wednesday
Hon Robert B Glenn of North Carolina, famed orator, will deliver a free discourse on The Greatest Issue of the Age at Central Methodist church Wednesday. He is known for forceful delivery and drawing large crowds. attendance is open to all.
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Robt. B. Glenn
North Carolina
South
Central Methodist Church
Gov
Glenn
Obituary of Daily Leader marks its brief end in Atlanta
The Atlanta Star reports the death of the Daily Leader after a 22 day existence. Bernard Sattler edited the paper with A B Caldwell once business manager, then withdrew. John T. Pugh became vice-president and treasurer after Caldwell left, and Sattler and Pugh were in charge when it stopped.
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Atlanta Star
Star
Atlanta Leader
Daily Leader
Leader
Bernard Sattler
A. B. Caldwell
John T. Pugh
Caldwell
Sattler
Pugh
Ipaper
School Trustees Meeting In Hartselle Highlights Education Plans
Morgan county school trustees gathering at Hartselle Saturday heard an address by W. F. Feagen chief clerk of the state department of education. He presented several valuable suggestions for improving school work at the county level.
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Morgan County
Hartselle
W. F. Feagen
State Department of Education
Feagen
River Falls Clearer After Flood Stage Eases
River at 4.4 feet and receding after crest near 21 feet. Weather and water flow conditions now calmer, with reports of improving clarity as levels drop.
What Prohibition Has Done For Kansas
A condensed address by Hon. John S. Dawson Attorney General of Kansas reviews the impact of prohibition in Kansas since 1879. It notes Dawson’s fourteen years in public service and nearly a decade with the attorney general’s office.
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John S. Dawson
Kansas
Dawson
Kansas Prohibition Policy Examined Thirty Years On
The speaker critiques enforcement across localities and urges support for a federal bill to curb interstate liquor traffic. He notes no open saloons by law, yet illicit sales persist. cites federal data claiming drinkers in Kansas fell 2000 percent vs Missouri and highlights Kansas' growth into a modern state with paved streets and utilities.
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Kansas
Congress
Prohibition
Missouri
Bank conversion sought for Citizens' National Bank of New Decatu
The Commercial Savings Bank & Trust Co. asks the Comptroller of Currency for papers to convert the state bank to Citizens' National Bank of New Decatu. Subscribed stock reached 100000 dollars oversubscribed. Officials to remain unchanged. Bank refitted and redecorated, now a leading local banking house.
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Commercial Savings Bank & Trust Co
Comptroller of Currency
State Bank
Citizens’ National Bank of New Decatu
Negro Bound Over on Charge of Defect with Intent to Murder
Gilee Pletcher, identified as a negro, appeared before Justice Butler for a preliminary hearing and was bound over to the grand jury on four counts of default with intent to murder.
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Gilee Pletcher
Butler
Uefault
Murde
Jury Commission Impeachment Case Not At End
A lawyer linked to the jury commission impeachment case told a Daily reporter the case will be tried again and appealed to the supreme court if needed. He said that counsel's instructions to the jury will have little effect and that reports the case is over are mildly exaggerated.
The Havoc closes brilliant Mason theatre season
The Masonic Theatre season ends with the Paul Gilmore troupe presenting The Havoc. Critics call the finish superb and the cast’s work memorable, with Mr Cagle again pleasing the theatre going public.
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Paul Gilmore
Cagle
Dr J W Newman Dies at 66 in Gadsden Funeral Here
Telegram from friends reports the death of Dr J W Newman pastor of First Methodist in this city for four years He died last night in Gadsden and will be buried at 3 pm in Talladega He leaves a wife two daughters Carrie and Mary and two sons Olin and Albert at age 66 and was a charter member of the North Alabama Conference He was remembered for gentleness and conscientious service with many mourning his passing.
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Dr. Newman
First Methodist Church
Gadsden
Carrie
Mary
Olin
Albert
North Alabama Conference
Meeting of YMCA Board Tonight at 7:30
The Board of Control of the YMCA will hold a meeting at the YMCA building tonight at 7 30. The call emphasizes a formal gathering to discuss organizational matters.
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Board of Control of
Chicago Theatre Landlords Shift To Films Cutting Surplus Theaters
In Chicago the move toward cinema continues with five year lease for the Colonial Theatre to a film firm and MecVickers following, Olympic Theatre already showing pictures. An industry pact among major owners aims to curb overbuilding and restore audience balance after winter. The Colonial, once Iroquois, recalls a deadly past fire that burned fittings but left the building intact.
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Chicago
Colonial Theatre
MecVickers
Olympic Theatre
Powers
Negro Wanted in Lawrence County Caught in Local City
A man giving the name John Strong but believed Lindsay Strong was arrested at the L N forge shop by Deputy Sheriff Harvey Wright. Wanted in Lawrence County on a concealed weapons charge, he was jailed awaiting identification by[Moulton] authorities.
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John Strong
Lindsay Strong
Lawrence County
Harvey Wright
Moulton
Austinvill e Grammar School Closes For Break
Austinvill e city grammar school closed Friday after exercises. A number of seventh graders who passed will likely begin high school at Decatur next year.
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City Grammar
Austinville
Father to recover child in custody dispute at Nashville
F B Buffer, L N railroad fireman, had a divorce in Tennessee and his five year old daughter was kidnapped. Reports say the girl has been located and custody arrangements have been shaped to restore her to Buffer. He departed for Nashville on the afternoon train.
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F. B. Buffer
Seeveral
Tennessee
Buffer
Nashville
Ash
Circuit Court session opens with no cases heard
The non jury week of the circuit court began today with no cases heard. The only case set was continued until tomorrow.
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Circuit Court
Suits Filed by First National Against Blanton and Kelley
First National files suits against Charlie F Blanton and Bob Kelley seeking $100 in alleged unpaid notes. The action names Blanton and Kelley as defendants and requests judgment for the amount plus costs.
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First National
Charlie F. Blanton
Bob Kelley
Mothers Day Sermon Highlights Childhood Rights
A Central Baptist Mothers Day service featured a strong sermon on children’s rights in Christian life. Quoted lines from Benjamin West about a mother’s kiss and a boy’s awakening to virtue frame the message as teachers and churches nurture the young faith.
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Central Baptist
Department of Christian Service
Benjamin West
Jesus Christ
Duch
Heaven
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