Hardware Men Hear Reports Of Present Officers
WEED PERMANENT SECRETARY EXHIMMIT HAIL THROWN OPEN TO PUBIAC ATA CLOCK THIS EVENING.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
1
Exhibitors Convene as Committees Report at Alabama Convention
Morning session filled with exhibitors and committee reports including resolutions auditing nominating and election of officers installation of new officers and unfinished business. Question box led by L Rollins of Atmore Alabama. Delegates plan a Tennessee River boat ride then return for evening trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Rollins
Atmore
Ala
Tennessee River
Hardware leaders urged to guide communities at Alabama gathering
The Alabama hardware trade gathering in Decatur urged dealers to be leaders in farming, church affairs, schools and civic projects. President Hammett urged knowledge of hardware business and community progress, noting the 1916 work and the creation of the Southeastern Retail Hardware Association with a paid secretary-treasurer to serve Alabama Georgia and Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Gambel
Alabama
Birmingham
Gambel
Georgia
Florida
Atlanta
Southeastern Retail Hardware Association
J. D. Martin
Senate Judiciary Committee Backs Brandeis Nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 10 to 8 to favorably report the nomination of Louis D. Brandeis to the Supreme Court. The tie along party lines saw 10 Democrats in support and 8 Republicans opposed, ending weeks of deliberation.
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Orably
Under Sea Line to Germany Reported Today in New York
May 24 New York a German super submarine is said to arrive soon and start a passenger mail and freight service between the United States and Germany. The 450 foot vessel would carry German mail ten passengers and a 60 ton freight load. It is described as part of five submarines aimed at challenging British sea control. Cargo includes chemicals and dye stuffs. Passengers would pay 5000 dollars each.
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New York
United States
Germany
America
Great Britain
Republican Nominee For Congress Plans Active Canvass
W. T. Hutchens of Huntsville, nominated by Republicans of the Eighth district, will conduct an active canvass against Democrat Almon. The Decatur district convention was harmonious with BE. A. Robertson of Sheffield as district chairman and A. N. Holland of Scottsboro named as delegate to the national convention in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hutchens
Huntsville
Eighth Congressional District
Decaturs
Almon
Decature
BE. A. Robertson
Sheffield
A. N. Holland
Scottsboro
Chi
Germans Gain Ground Around Verdun In Major Assaults
Paris reports important gains by German forces in the Verdun sector with French trenches on both sides of the Meuse captured. German forces penetrated Cumieres and pressed around Dead Man's Hill, while costly counterattacks west of Douaumont failed to hold.
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Meuse
Verdun
Cumieres
Dead Man's Hill
Dead Man’s Hill
Teutons
Hauderemont Forest
Douaumont
British Attacks Repulsed on Givenchy Front
Berlin reports fresh British assaults in the Givenchy sector near Artois were repulsed with heavy English losses. The fighting aims to break through near Arra is and La Bassée to force Lens evacuation. The Germans captured Cumieries northwest of Verdun, taking 300 prisoners.
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International News Service
Berlin
Artois
Givenchy
German War Office
Arrais
la Bassee
Lens
Cumieries
Verdun
French Planes Bombard Sedan Train Killing 120 Soldiers
Five French aircraft attacked a German troop train at Sedan on Monday, killing and wounding 120 soldiers as six coaches were destroyed by the bombardment. The report is dated Zurich May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Zurich
Sedan
Hughes on Second Ballot at Chicago Convention
Washington May 24 The report says Hughes on the second ballot will secure the presidential nomination. An analysis of delegates to the convention by a Roosevelt ally shows Hughes with 277 votes on the first ballot, with many Republican senators privately confirming the figure and anticipating a landslide once announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hughes
Col
Roosevelt
Chicago
Hardware Exhibit Opens to Public Tonight at 8
The Alabama Retail Hardware Association opens its exhibit in the Seamans Building on Second Avenue to the general public tonight at 8 o clock. Decatur residents are invited to inspect hardware from twenty four leading U S manufacturers with many booths offering souvenirs. The hall will be open to the public tonight and to dealers Thursday only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
A. E B. Hammett
Sylacauga
W. L. Harlan
Atlanta
J. R. Gamble
Montgomery
Hammett
Harlan
J. D. Martin
8. L. Rolling
Atmore
Ala
Mr. Gamble
Southeastern Retail Hardware Association
Geo. M. Gray
Mutual Insurance
God
Alabama Retail Hardware Association
Seamans
Second. Avenue
Decaturs
United States
Naval Bill With Record Appropriations Reported
The naval appropriation bill, the largest national defense measure, was reported to the house by the naval affairs committee. It totals $241,449,151.99, about $90 million more than last year, funding continued vessel construction and finishing ammunition supplies for ships at $98,000,000.
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International News Service
Washington
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Zentura Reports World Wireless Record From Sea
The American steamer Zentura arrived at Sydney Nova Scotia with wireless messages picked up at sea from Tuckerton New Jersey, about 6,000 miles from the American plant, claimed to break world records.
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International News Service
Sydney
N. S
Zentura
San Francisco
Tuckerton
N. J
Haroken
Von Beulow Takes Bernstorff’s Job
London May 24 Prince Von Be low former German chancellor may soon succeed Count Von Bernstorff as German ambassador to the United States according to the Exchange Telegraph Co.
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von Beulow
Bernstorff
London
Prince von Be
Count von Bernstorff
President and Mrs Wilson Attend Doctor Graysons Marriage
President and Mrs Wilson traveled to New York to attend the marriage of Dr Ky Grayson the president's personal physician and naval aide to Miss Alice Gertrude Gordon ward of Mrs Wilson.
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New York
Dr. Grayson
Grayson
Alice Gertrude Gordon
Wilson
President Wilson's Train Trip Sets on May Twenty Four
On the President's train bound for New York the party numbers thirteen including Mrs. Wilson, Secretary and Mrs. McAdoo, Miss Helen Bones, five secret service operatives, the stenographer, messenger, and maid. The tally highlights the lucky number thirteen for this voyage.
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Baltimore
Wilson
New York
McAdoo
Helen Bones
Secret Service
Morgan county law disposes 16 minor cases
Sixteen cases of minor importance were disposed of by the Morgan county law and equity court Tuesday. Among verdicts a whiskey seller was sentenced to six months on county roads with sentence suspended, and several cases were nolle prossed or resulted in small fines for larceny and public drunkenness.
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Morgan County Law and Equity Court
Dick Rogers
Jey
Austin
Rollin Garth
Tom Tucker
Charlie Lester Hill
Nolle
L. M. Compton
Charlie Hill
First Chief Thought at Washington to Be Putting Up Bluff
A brief item notes a leadership decision in Washington involving a high-ranking official and strategic posturing. Officials anticipate a bluff tactic aimed at shaping upcoming negotiations and public perception. No names or dates are specified in the readable text.
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Washington
Massed Mexican Troops Stir U S Officials in May Crisis
Washington reports Gen Trevino has assembled 25 000 troops near Mapula Chihuahua City amid Carranza pressure on the United States. Officials fear an assault on American forces and urge sustaining a border presence. Democratic lawmakers push for a 250 000 volunteer army.
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Mapula
Chihuahua City
Trevino
Funston
War Department
Carranza
México
Chihuahua
Sonora
White House
Border not alarmed over Carranza demands
On May 24 El Paso reports border officials remained calm as Carranza demanded immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Mexico. Juarez Mexican officers acknowledged that re opening negotiations may be underway after a note sent to Washington.
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Carranza
International
el Paso
Mexico
Washington
Juarez
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Peter Cooper Hewitt
Thomas A. Edison
W. L. Saunders
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Louis D- 3
the Supreme Court
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Paris
Will Land Plum
Prince May
The
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Sip Duncan
Tom Moody
A. V. Dinsmore
Hay Luckett
J. B. Johnson
Ella Sanderson
Rodgers
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States
Mexico City
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