Decatur High School 1916 Graduates Celebrate Class Night
Decatur High marked the 1916 graduates with a large ceremony in the school auditorium. Prof J M Colley led the program as students read prose and poems and gave papers on history and the canal, with songs by Hauks orchestra and a spirited class prophecy and will.
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Decatur High
J. M. Colley
Collier
Clang
W. N. Sholl
First Presbyterian
Hank
Mise Louie Robinson
T M. Jones Jr
Mary Lee Skeggs
Miss Skeggs Traciors
Clyde Nichols
Claude Aycock
Hauk
Katherin Scheider
Eugene Collier
America
Europe
Virginia Carnwell
Thekla
United States
Vernon
Coe
Serena
Prof
Russian Agents Seek 12000 Freight Cars in Chicago
International News Service reports that agents of the Russian government are in Chicago negotiating for 12,000 freight cars. The talks underscore increased postwar trade activity and demand for rail equipment in Europe.
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International News Service
Chicago
Italy declares war as parliament tightens grip on nation
Italian Parliament adjourns today and asserts full national control while the war minister warns of decisive action. A German envoy vows never to set foot on what he calls treacherous soil again as tensions rise toward armed conflict.
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Italy
Crowds Rally After King Emanuel Signs War Measure
On May 22 crowds wave U S flags and shout vengeance for Lusitania as King Emanuel signs the wartime measure into law. The demonstrators fill the streets in a display of patriotic fervor and public support.
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U. S
International News Service
Emanuel
Roosevelt Wins $50,000 Libel Suit Against Barnes
Theodore Roosevelt today won the libel suit brought by William Barnes after a 40 hour jury deliberation. The jury delivered a verdict at 10 07 am to the courtroom buzz. Roosevelt shook hands with the jury and his counsel and thanked the jurors for the obligation they imposed.
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Cinternational News
Syracuse
Theodore Roosevelt
William Barnes
Col. Roosevelt
Wolff
Barnes
Andrews
Anti American Demonstrations in Berlin Called by Defense Union
Berlin on May 22 saw the first organized anti American protest under the German Defense Union. Resolutions condemned U S arms shipments to the Allies and urged stopping exports to the United States until war materials cease. Counselor Wagner was cheered for denouncing American policies and urging Germany to count America among its enemies.
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International News Service
Berlin
United States
German Defense Union
Germany
America
Wagner
Defense Union
Pres
Wilson
Plead Guilty in Assault Case Before Judge Wert
A man and a Black defendant pleaded guilty this morning before Judge Thos. Wert to a charge of assault and were reportedly processed accordingly, according to court records.
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Will Towsehd
Negro
Thos. W. Wert
Rome Bulletin Declares Hostilities to Open This Evening
A Rome bulletin announces the declaration of hostilities to take effect this afternoon or tonight. The notice sets the stage for military actions and mobilization, with authorities signaling imminent operations.
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Rome
Romania Ready for War as Italy Goes to Fight
King Victor Emmanuel signed the war powers as Parliament adjourned and the cabinet took control. About 100000 people filled a public square to cheer the move amid Italy prepared for hostilities against Austria and Germany with war demonstrations ongoing in the streets.
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Roumania
Bucharest
Italy
Aussia
Germany
Explosion Tears Through City Corner Killing Dozens
In Syracuse on May 22 a dynamite blast killed a score or more people near Spencer creek and Onondaga street. Seventy five sticks were used to recover a boy’s body drowned two days earlier, drawing bystanders into the blast.
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International News Service
Syracuse
Spencer Creek
Onondaga Street
Hungry mobs invade chamber as food riots erupt in Brazil
International News Service reports in Washington that hungry crowds invaded the chamber of deputies and fought for government distributed bread and food in the streets, as the Brazilian minister informed the state department.
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International News Service
Washington
Chamber
of Deputies
State Department
Lansdowne to join coalition cabinet in London
The Globe reports Lord Lansdowne, leader of the opposition in the House of Lords, will enter the coalition cabinet. The exact post is not specified.
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International News Service
London
the Globe
Lord Lansdowne
House of Lords
Entertainment Fracas Erupts at Chautauqua Gates Drive
A weeklong disturbance near Chautauqua Gates Drive disrupted activities as teachers reportedly flung wine, creating a tense scene in the Iluvteragy area. Opening exercises at Trent were affected as officials sought order.
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Chautauqua Gates Drive
U S Holds Firm On British Shipping Policy Amid Lusitania Note
Washington reports the United States will not alter its stance on Britain's seizure of non contraband cargoes while awaiting Germany's Lusitania reply. Officials question London's acceptance of talks with American cotton shippers and seek to press Britains arrangements without official U S sanction. Secretary Bryan says a German reply will sharpen U S policy toward Britain.
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International News Service
Washington
Lusitania
Great Britain
London
U. S
Bryan
U.S
State Department
Vanderbilt Heir Fred G Vanderbilt Dies at Sea
Family confirms from New York that Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt died at sea on May 7 aboard the Lusitania disaster. The 33 year old heir, son of Alfred Vanderbilt, is reported deceased after the loss of the liner.
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International News Service
New York
Fred G.vanderbilt
Lusitania
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Alleederbilt
President Wilson's Grandchild Born in White House
Washington May 22 A baby girl, the second grandchild of President Wilson, was born last night to Secretary and Mrs. William G McAdoo. She will be christened Allan Wilson.
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Washington
Wilson
William G.mcadoo
Alkion
Russian landings on Asiatic Turkey coast reported
Russian troops reportedly landed on the Black Sea coast of Asiatic Turkey after breaking enemy resistance. They destroyed quays and stations east of a region line as announced today from Petrograd.
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International
Petrograd
Black Sea
Asiatic
Turkey
Regi
Austrian Premier Burian Resigns Reported by Dispatches
London reports on May 22 that Baron Burian, premier of Austria, has resigned. A parallel Paris or Geneva dispatch echoed the claim, noting the resignation might have occurred last night.
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International News Service
London
Pigiy
Baron ‘Burian
Austria
Geneva
County Teachers Plan Aggressive Illiteracy Campaign
Morgan County educators led by Prof. J. C. Tidwell and state Supt. W. F. Feagin vow a county wide drive to end illiteracy. Feagin cites Alabama errors in literacy and pushes compulsory education. 1697 whites over 16 in Morgan County are literate or illiterate, with 653 voters uneducated.
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Harteselle
Ala
Morgan County Teachers Association
W. F. Feagin
Alabama
J. C. Tidwell
Morgan County
J. H. Riddle
M. Collier
Decatur High School
J. C. Tidell
KR. L. Quinn
Hartselle Baptist Church
Tidwell
J. W. Lockhardt
Trinity High School
Feagin
Mississippi
Georgia
Florida
J. M. Collier
J.B. Molody
Prof
Rone
Ple & Apt
Ss Sre
Chautauqua Opens With Music Makers Program
The 1915 Redpath Chautauqua opens at Central Park with 3 PM introductory exercises and an afternoon concert by the Music Makers quartet. Sylvestre A. Long lectures on Hungry People, and The Savranoffs perform. Sunday darks out due to prejudice. Alice Neilson to appear later.
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Redpath Bureau
Alice Neilson
Miss Neilson
Central Park
Neilsen
John F. Chambers
Arived
Decaturs
Mr. Chambers
Redpath
Chautauqua Tickets Offered at 2.50 Until Monday Noon
Chautauqua season tickets are available for 2.50 until Monday at noon due to late notice. The arrangement pertains to the ticket sales and is tied to the manager's schedule at the event.
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Fife T. & N
Fia
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