Underwriters to Meet in Decatur Next Year
Alabama Fire Underwriters' Association members chose Decatur as host for the next convention after a Birmingham trip. Dothan made a strong bid, but Decatur won with local leaders R A Brown Clyde Hendricks and M M Swette among officers. The association will drop the word fire to include other insurance men. about one hundred delegates expected.
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Alabama Fire Underwriters’ Association
Decaturs
Dothan
R. A. Brown
Clyde Hendricks
Decatur
M. M. Swette
Fire
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Anniston Police Chief Harry Shiretzki Remembered in City Honors
The community mourns police chief Harry Shiretzki shot during a raid in West Anniston. Bells toll, businesses close, thousands attend the burial and tributes in churches. L L Phillips takes over and vows continued action against blind tiger operators.
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International News Service
Anniston
Harry Shiretzki
L. L. Phillips
Shiretzki
West Anniston
Seah Eason
Fourteen New Cardinals Named Amid Pope’s Address
In Rome on May 25, the pope named fourteen new cardinals. He spoke to the clerics about the Mexican situation and conditions in Spain, and despite frail health, he addressed them. No Americans were among the new red hat holders.
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Rome
Spain
TAP LINES CARRIERS ARE COMMON CARRIERS
The Supreme Court overruled the Interstate Commerce Commission and ruled that tap lines qualify as common carriers. The decision affects transportation and regulatory status under federal law.
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International News Service
Washington
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
DeMolay to Confer Knight Templar Degree on Brannon
DeMolay Commandery will meet in special sessions tonight to confer the Knight Templar degree on Mr. Brannon. All members are urged to be present.
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Knight Bassett
Martyred chief admired for strict law enforcement in Anniston
The passage honors the martyred city chief noted as a strong force in upholding the law. He made Anniston one of the dryest towns and opposed anyone evading or breaking the law, earning sympathy for his enforcement.
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Anniston
Mediation Worries Amid Mexican Turmoil Near Vera Cruz
Reports from Washington Niagara Falls and Vera Cruz on May 25 describe rising Rebel and Federal forces near Vera Cruz. US officials fear mediation may fail as Huerta demands US pledge to halt fighting and a path to presidency. An attempted attack plot near Vera Cruz was stopped by American outposts.
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Washington
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Wilson
Mexico
Niagara Falls
Witte
Huerta
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Carranza
Verarus
Constitutionalists March Southward Amid Push Toward Guadalajara
From Torreon on May 25 the Constitutionalists began a southbound push with troop trains forming rapidly. Reports claim the objective is Guadalajara where a large foreign colony is in desperate straits, and Washington reportedly seeks to pressure Huerta through this maneuver.
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Hospital Lawn Fete Draws Wide City Support
All religious denominations in the city join the Hospital Lawn Fete on Friday May 29 on the hospital grounds. The community races to support the aid to humanity, promising a grand outing for families and a solid financial boost.
Home Rule Bill Clears House of Commons
London may derive a Home Rule law after the bill passed the House of Commons for the third time by 351 to 277. King George is expected to sign, sending the measure to the Lords amid continued Ulster tensions and potential unrest. Separately, Mrs. Pankhurst was released after her eighth hunger strike.
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Mrs. Pankhurst
Adventures of Kathlyn at Star Tomorrow
Chapter 10 of Selig's annual serial will be shown at the Star Theater tomorrow. Kathryn the warrior maid goes to war with Amballah in this exciting release, one of the most interesting installments of the series.
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H. H. Hitt Lumber Moves Offices to Huntsville Building
The H. H. Hitt Lumber Company announces the relocation of its offices from Decatur City Hall to the Huntsville Lumber Company building.
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Deputy Crabtree Narrowly Escapes Gunfire Saturday
Special Deputy Sheriff H J Crabtree barely survived a late Saturday incident when attempting to arrest Roy Bouldin on Pond Street. Bouldin attacked Crabtree as the officer struggled, the pistol discharged and the suspect gained possession of the weapon. The shot misfired striking Crabtree in the chest area. The confrontation ended when bystanders intervened, sending both men to safety as authorities continued the investigation.
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Roy Bouldin
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Overflowing Congregation at Central Methodist Hearing
A large crowd filled the aisles at Central Methodist Church to hear visiting Evangelist Rev. W. W. Scott from Hartselle. The sermon on constancy included a Judge’s Story comparing Baptists and Methodists and ended with a moral about lasting faith.
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W. W. Scott
First Methodist Church
Hartselle
Central Baptist Church
Baptist Brother
Walston
Red Men Convene In Decatur For Great Sun Session
The 27th Great Sun Session of the Great Council of Alabama Improved Order of Red Men meets in Decatur School Auditorium tomorrow with about 150 delegates. Past Great Chiefs from across the state are anticipated including Watts Harris Elbourne Andress Smith McConnell Fratwitch Burks Morris Edwards Letcher Pride issues auto tour plans and a public supper Indian camp fire event.
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Great Council
John W. Watts
Maben
Ala
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Coal City
H. A. Elbourne
Birmingham
Andress
Wm. Smilee Smith
Montgomery
L. B. McConnell
Great Mashinewa
B. B. Morris
Langdale
Great Guarda
Wigwam
M. E. Edwards
Great Guard of Forest
J. T. Letcher
P. G
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Hearing on Coal Rate Question Postponed Again
The coal rate hearing on the L. and N. and Southern Railroads demand to raise coal freight into the Decaturs has been postponed until June 22.
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Decaturs
Roosevelt to Call on President Wilson at White House
President Wilson will host Theodore Roosevelt at the White House tomorrow afternoon for lunch, though Roosevelt did not arrive in time for the planned meal and said he would call in the afternoon.
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Wilson
International News Service
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Titanic owners not liable for loss damages ruled
A court determined that the Ocean Steam Navigation Company owners of the Titanic are liable only for amounts paid by passengers for tickets and freight, effectively dismissing multi million dollar suits for loss of life and property.
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Washington
Supreme Court Today
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Ocean Steam Navigation Company
Parks Poisoned Says One Report
Washington dispatch notes Private Parks allegedly became temporarily insane from a poisoned cigarette given by a Mexican girl during a bold raid into Mexican lines. The tale links poison, love, and danger with soldiers and folklore across cultures, including references to marijuana and exotic plants.
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International News Service
Washington, D. C
Parks
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