Republicans Demand Action Over Judge Hanford Ruling
The Socialists ask Congress to impeach or recall Judge Hanford after his Seattle ruling revoking a citizen's pledge to the flag. Support pours in from Republicans while the decision heads to the Supreme Court for review. The convention funds a Pacific coast free speech campaign with a Haywood telegram read from San Diego.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Berger
Hanford
Seattle
Uated States Supreme Court
Pacific Coast
W. BD. Haywood
San Diego
Bodies of Titanic victims found near Halifax
Halifax reports four bodies recovered from the Titanic wreck by Captain Johnston of the Montmagny after a week at sea. Three identified are Harold Reynolds a stor age passenger J G Cameron of Toronto and C Smith a steward a 15 year old Syrian girl was also found. One unidentified sailor was buried at sea. Weather fog hindered the search and the Florivel was asked to maintain contact with the Montmagny.
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Halifax
Johnson
Montmagny
Harold Reynolds
J. GC. Cameron
Toronto
C. Smith
Red Cross
Florivel
Newfoundland
Moonshiner Thane Sentenced in Farm Support Case
May 13 Huntsville federal court convicts SouI Peake for retailing moonshine receives six months. thirteen months for unlawful distilling. Sentence suspended until Sept 1 to allow Peake to harvest a crop for family. John B. Wetheredge of Town Creek gets six months and $100 fine for using the mails to defraud. Sol Lichtenstein receives sixty days for retailing.
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Huntsville
SoUl Peake
W. J. Grubb
Peake
John B. Wtheredge
Town Creek
Sol Lichtenstein
Married Yesterday by Frank J. Davis
Clifford Bolin and Miss Thursie Slaten of New Decatur wed yesterday at the Probate Judge's office. Frank J. Davis, chief clerk, performed the ceremony. A license was issued today to Glover Jobnaoh of Falkville and Miss Pearl Wilhite of Lacon.
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Clifford Bolin
Thursie Slaten
New Decatur
Frank J. Davis
Glover Jobnaoh
Falkville
Pearl Wilhite
Lacon
Rebels Desert to Join Americans Amid Juarez Frontline Turmoil
Report from El Paso on May 18 states Juarez rebels are demoralized after clashes at Cenejos. About twenty deserted to the American side. Orozco may be making a final stand at Relanto as fighting resumes at daybreak. Federal claims of 500 rebels killed are likely inflated, with two trainloads of wounded reported today.
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United Press
el Paso
Tex
Juarez
Cenejos
Orozco
Relanto
Twelve Hour Battle Determines Federal Victory at Front
In Chejos Mexico the Federal forces under Gen Huerta repelled 5000 rebels led by Gen Vrotco after twelve hours of desert fighting. Gen Orozco retreated toward the border as the insurrectos abandoned ten cannons and large ammo stocks. A report says Gen Tracy Aubert was shot in the leg. about 600 dead or wounded.
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Chejos
Mex
Desert
Vrotco
Huerta
Orozco
Ce Toland
Here
Yedmo
Ourler
Tracy Aubert
Judge Speare Decides Against Dr Dinsmore in Horse Seizure Case
The Circuit Court session opened with E. M. Brown v Dr W M Dinsmore over a seized horse. Judge D W Speake ruled for the defendant. Several other cases were postponed. After non jury week, court adjourns and Judge Speake heads to Huntsville for several weeks.
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E. M. Brown
W. M. Dinsmore
Dinsmore
D. W. Speake
Speake
Hunteville
Decree Day Rush For Land Tax Settlements
On the final day to settle back taxes a flood of landowners rushes to the tax collector and assessor to pay yearly taxes. Those failing to appear face a decree forfeiture and lands advertised for sale as required by law.
Westminster Church Women Forward Three Hundred Garments
Westminister Church women forward three hundred garments for distribution to those in need. The initiative reflects ongoing outreach programs coordinated by church members and volunteers to support families and individuals seeking clothing assistance.
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Westminster Church
Westminster ladies aid flood relief box to Natchez
A large box of clothing for flood victims was sent today to Natchez Mississippi by the Horatgrez Relief Committee. The Westminster Presbyterian church ladies of New Decatur organized the collection and packed the items at Mrs Fred Hurston's Sherman Street residence. Southern Express Company agreed to ship relief contributions free of charge.
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Natchez
Miss
Westminster Presbyterian Church
New Decatur
Fred Hurston
Sherman Street
Express
Southern Express Company
Faith and family bonds in Dr Willingham sermon at Richmond
Dr R J Willingham, general secretary of the Foreign Mission Board, preached at the Central church in Richmond on faith from Hebrews. He urged trust between husband and wife and parent and child, saying faith saves and strengthens life. He spoke while visiting his sister Mrs Mary Malone and departed for Oklahoma City for the Southern Baptist convention.
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R. J. Willingham
Foreign Mission Board
Richmond
Willingham
Mary Malone
Oklahoma City
Southern Baptist Convention
Decatur Odd Fellows Headed to Grand Lodge Meet
The two Decatur lodges of Odd Fellows leave tomorrow for Birmingham to attend the grand lodge three day session. Dick Jones will represent Decatur Lodge along with Gaath A. G. Bethord Past Grand Alabama who will attend all sessions. Additional members are expected to accompany as accredited representatives for the Decatur lodges.
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Odd Fellows
Decaturs
Birmingham
Grand Lodge
Dick Jones
Decatur Lofige Noy
A. G. Bethord
Grand Alabama
Tom Faust
Babeg
Decatur
Feudist Callahan Dead After Ambush
Edward Callahan former Breathitt County Sheriff and noted feudist died from lung injuries a ten day after an ambush bullets sped as he faced attack in Kentucky. He passed away at Crockettsville Pennsylvania where he was treated for the wound.
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Lexington
Edward Callahan
Breathitt County
Crockettsville
Bank Reopens After State Supervision in Tuscumbia
The Tuscumbia Bank & Trust Company, under State Bank Superintendent Alex Walker for six to seven weeks, was transferred back to its stockholders and reopened in improved condition. A $25,000 guarantee bond was posted for depositor protection, and officers were elected including W. G. Haley as president and John C. Spraggines as manager. Assets total about $189,700 with about $80,000 owed to depositors to be paid in four equal installments, starting with 25 percent on demand.
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Tuscumbia
Tuscumbia Bank & Trust Company
State Bank
Alex Walker
Probat
W. G. Haley
G. 8. Mendelson
T. H. Gambill
Cyclone Strikes Talladega Causing Major Property Damage
A cyclone hit Talladega on a Saturday night at 8 o clock causing about 166000 in damage with no fatalities. The storm damaged the Alabama Power Development Company plant the courthouse Highland City mill Talladega Machine and Foundry and telephone and telegraph systems. The five state institutions in Talladega were unharmed. Details were scarce until Sunday noon as the town remained cut off.
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Talladega
Talladega County Caere
Alabama Power Development Company
Court House
Highland City Cotton Mill
Talladega Machine and Foundry C Company
Palladega
Roosevelt Captures Minnesota Delegates in Rally Race
St Paul Minnesota May The latest returns from Saturday's primary election show that Roosevelt carried every district in Minnesota securing 20 delegates and Roosevelts supporters 22 of the state's 24 delegates to the national convention.
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United Press
St. Paul
Minn
Roosevelt
Minnesota
Wtate
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Seeks 15000 Payment For Baby
Reports out of Pittsburg claim Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and a 21 month old son will demand 15000 in post settlement checks. Roger O Mara calls the tale false and Thaw’s lawyer Clarence J Shearn says he has no knowledge of Mrs Thaw or the child. The baby was born in Germany and the last meeting with Thaw was in 1909 during an insanity case. The story sparked a sensation in New York and across the era’s legal circles.
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Pittsburg
Roger O-Mara
Thaw
Germany
Evelyn
Clarence J. Shearn
Four More Drowned by Flood in Mississippi
New Orleans reports government engineers say levees must hold until Wednesday to pass flood danger the crest expected tomorrow night. Baton Rouge legislators meet to adjourn sine die due to flood. E S Upton and wife and Esther Wood and S N Dorsett drowned at Gilbert when boats overturned.
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New Orleans
Baton Rogue
E.S. Upton
Esther Wood
S. N. Dorsett
Gilbert
Old Soldiers Return Log in Their Praise
Confederate veterans J. M. Robinson and W. T. Taylor praised Macon Georgia for hosting a Confederate reunion. About 20 000 veterans attended and were fed three meals daily in individual dishes with abundant wholesome food. Macon citizens reportedly assisted to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of all attendees.
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J. M. Robinson
W. T. Taylor
Macon
Macon &0
Snow Grips Denver as Snowfall Surges Across State
Remarkable weather begins after midnight with heavy snow in Denver. By 3 a.m. four inches had fallen and the snow continued, blanketing the region. Reports indicate Behera widespread across the state as snow persisted through the early morning.
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Denver
Col
Ville
Cotton Market Strength Report
Middling 11.25 cents. Strict middling 11.50 cents. Market remains strong with buyers active and prices firm.
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Striet
Tin Plate Company President Testifies in Government Suit
New York May 13 Daniel G Reid president of the American Tin Plate Company testified in a government suit. He said the firm had 18 million dollars in common stock and 18 million in preferred stock while admitting a 10 million dollar gap in capitalization that was distributed. He claimed the tin plate merger did not create a monopoly and showed signs of intermittent memory during questioning by attorney J M Dickinson.
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United Press
New York
American Tin Plate Company
Todi
Daniel G. Reid
Reid
J. M.dickinson
L N Shops In Full Tilt At Major Power Plant Complex
The L N shops bustle with a large power plant driving wheels and machinery. A hive like scene shows hydraulic wheel pressing, planing mill operations, car department activity, and heavy repair and foundry work. At 6 45 a m and 4 30 p m thousands of workers move in and out like a bee hive.
Iceberg danger shifts Atlantic steam lanes southward
Washington May 13 The Hydrographic Office reports trans Atlantic routes moved 60 miles south due to frequent iceberg sightings. Steamship companies agree to adopt the new path effective today.
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Washington
Hydrographic Office
First baby born after mother’s death at Fordham Hospital
New York on May 13 reports the world’s first baby boy born after his mother’s death. Delivered by caesarean ten minutes after her death from apoplexy, the eight and a half pound infant survives with hearty vitality. The mother is identified as Mrs. Rebecca Lipschits of the Bronx.
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New York
Fordham Hospital
Fordham
Rebecca Lipschits
Bronx
Mother's Day Observances Across Decatur Churches
Churches across Decatur held special Mother’s Day services with songs sermons and scripture readings. Rev S B Norton at First Methodist urged kindness to mothers while ministers at Baptist Westminster and Christian churches led tributes and hymns honoring mothers. Large congregations attended all services.
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First Methodist Church
B. Norton
First Baptist Church
Decatur
Clay I. Hudson
Westminster Presbyterian Church
W. T. Bartlett
First Christian Church
J. Water
First Methodist
Alienists Put Richeson Under Gruelling Test
Boston May 13 United Press reports W T Richeson facing a gruelling mental test by three doctors to determine his sanity in the murder of singer Avis Linnell. Earlier tests stalled but Richeson appeared fresh as the panel resumed assessment to decide if he will face execution by electric chair.
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United Press
Boston
Mass
W. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
Richeson
Allentats
Weather forecast note incomplete and cryptic
Fragmentary forecast mentions air tonight and cloudiness with possible rain and wind. No clear location or times provided.
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