Henry killed on Swan Lake boat house track in Decatur
Investigation shows John Henry was shot near the railroad track two bullets from a Winchester and buckshot possibly fired from the boat house or steps. Witnesses say Sherman and companions were on the railroad after the incident. Henry was buried later that day in the City cemetery.
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Arthur Berry
Mystery Cat Initiation Plans Stir Decatur Community
In Decatur a playful secret trunk of secrets delights Kitten hopefuls for the Hoo Hoo degree. On Friday candidates gather at the Knights of Pythias hall garbed in costumes, then parade through town bound by a log chain. A banquet follows the initiation as Wm. F. Bixby chairs the committee on entertainment.
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Bixby Lumber Company
Cattle Bring Highest Price Ever at St Louis Market
The St Louis National stockyards set a record as several carloads of Mississippi steers averaged 1,777 pounds and sold at 9.15 per hundredweight. A car of prime steers from St Louis county at 1,500 pounds also brought 9.15, marking a jump from last year’s 6.25 top.
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St. Louis National Stock Yards
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Best Country in the World by Olney Advice to Laborers
Richard Olney describes America as God's country with equal opportunity and individual merit. He urges workers to pursue education and mastery of trades to protect rights and ensure responsible citizenship amid unrest.
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Gover Cleaveland
Franklin Union
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Cotton Markets Report Strong Middling Prices
Middling eleven and a quarter to eleven and a half cents per pound described as strict middling eleven and a half. Market is strong with prices firm and demand steady for the cotton trade.
Decatur City Council selects seating contractor and audits taxes
The Decatur City Council awarded the seating contract for the city hall assembly room to American Seating Company for 200 opera chairs at 300 dollars delivered in Decatur. Jackson Tennessee based Seating and Cabinet Co bid 208 chairs at 887 dollars. The council also discussed replacing opera chairs with pews, but favored chairs for economy. A 15 dollar annual privilege tax per insurance company was upheld. Dr Beason requested repeal of the druggist spectacle tax, but action was deferred to fall. Frye's addition houses to be numbered, and block numbers planned. council adjourned to executive session.
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Late Wire News Briefs From Birmingham and New York
A chaotic late wire item reports Peyton G Bowman removal from Jefferson mission post and Me O Neall acquittal of charges. It notes a petition for Folk E Brandt heating denied by New York Court and a Dan femora sentence continuation. Indignant business leaders staged a protest at the Chamber of Commerce rooms in Birmingham against federal tax policy.
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O'Neal
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Monument Ready for Unveiling in Alabama Confederate Leader
Montgomers Letzh, president of the Trial association, announces that the monumental Confederate Army head statue in Alabama is completed and ready for unveiling on June 3. The marble shaft rises 85 feet, crafted from Guest George marble, and a program with federal participation is planned.
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Trial Under Way In Morgan County Court
Noelle Proseed and Ed Yearger case notes appear as a mix of garbled and readable items. Ed Yearger faced a not guilty verdict yesterday for selling whiskey. Minor cases charging intoxication were listed for this morning's docket.
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Frinkenness
New Grist Mill to Open in Decatur Industry District
C A Leftwich has completed plans to operate a modern grist mill in the old bakery building on Sixth Avenue. Machinery has been ordered and will be installed upon arrival. The plant, powered entirely by electricity, is expected to begin operation within two months.
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Salvation Army Officer Lectures on Foreign Religious Conditions
Staff Captain Garabel of Constantinople arrives in Decaturs for a Salvation Army tour. He will hold services at the Salvation Army Hall tonight through Friday and lecture on religious conditions in his homeland. Joined by Ensign and Mrs Norris, he shares world travel experiences and music from American and Turkish instruments.
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Norris
Moving Pictures for Schools
Edison advocates moving pictures as the key to revolutionizing education. He envisions panoramic film teaching youths from primary to university levels, coursework mapped by experts to teach geography history and more through visual representations.
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Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Balaon
Marriage license issued to Jaaper Robneon and Eunice Kelser
The Court of Probate issued six marriage licenses today. Jaaper Robneon and Eunice C. Kelser of New Dedatur received licenses amid the city notice of the registrar's actions.
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Fights Now Over Ephay efed
United Press reports from Oyster Bay on May 22 quote Colonel Roosevelt stating the Ohio result settles the contest and boosts his chances at Chicago. He cites Ohio’s decisive vote as crucial to preventing opponents from unseating delegates or seating Southern delegates. District totals show Roosevelt 38 and Taft 10.
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Taft and Roosevelt Compete as New Jersey Primary Nears
Taft arrives at the capitol and plans a grueling New Jersey campaign tour starting tomorrow, vowing to fight harder. Roosevelt and Harmon claim victories in Ohio while contesting delegates. returns show mixed results with Harmon favored for delegates-at-large and Wilson leading in some districts.
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New Jersey
Darrow Denies Confession in Jury Bribery Case
Clarence Darrow denied today that he would confess to jury bribery in the McNamara case. He stated such a move was never considered and vowed to fight the case to the end, confident of acquittal. The Darrow jury was completed this afternoon.
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Royal Arch Masons Postpone Special Meeting
The New Decatur Chapter Royal Arch Masons postpones its Friday special meeting for conferring the Past and Most Excellent Master’s Degrees due to the absence of High Priest Dr W. A. Rickles from the city.
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W. A. Rickles
Aged Woman Dies After Baptism In Cold Spring
Huntsville reports Martha Niss 102 died of pneumonia contracted during a baptism on May 12. About fifty converts were immersed in the icy Huntsville Spring branch water near Gallatin Street. The ceremony draws congregants from nearby Negro churches.
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