New Decatur Votes Not to Buy Fire Truck
At a long last-of-month meeting Alderman Malone led a vote to reject purchasing an American LaFrance fire truck. The council also debated mayoral contract power and lighting, while other items included a light request, street improvements, and a new typewriter for the city.
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Malone
New Decatur
Claude McMillan
Finance Committee
Green
Sixth Avenue
J. J. Burke
Burke Auto Company
First Avenue
Lee Street
Decatur
Alderman Watson
Public Property Committee
Captain Blackwell
Wolcott
LaFrance
Blackwell
Jatac. 74 Company
Boyd
la France
Speake
Mr. Blackwell
Atlanta
LaFrance Company
B. L. Malone
Walcott
C.J. Hildreth
New
Decatur Advertiser
Alabama Press Association
Birmingham
Decaturs
Gillee
Dedication of Wheeler Park set for June 2 ceremonies
Wheeler Park will be dedicated on Tuesday June 2 at 56 p m Daughters and son of General Joseph Wheeler will attend joining Joe Wheeler camp Confederate Veterans local G A R Alabama Guard and other groups In addition patriotic songs and addresses will honor the soldier and statesman arrangements will be announced once perfected
Drowning of Durward Berryhill in Warrior River at Tuscaloosa
Durward Berryhill seventeen year old son of Mr and Mrs W A Berryhill formerly of this city drowned while bathing in the Warrior River at Tuscaloosa on May 20 he got beyond his depth despite being a capable swimmer and sank before help could reach him. His family and Tuscaloosa Times Gazette employees recall him as highly regarded and a prior drowning of an 11 year old brother is noted as a coincidence.
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Durward Berryhill
W. A. Berryhill
Tuscaloosa
Berryhill
Be There On Time This Afternoon At Five Oclock
Owners of autos are asked to report at the Echols Hotel this afternoon at five o'clock to escort the visiting Red Men through the city. Thos. K. Pride oversees the event and asks for civic courtesy in providing cars from local citizens.
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Echols
Thos. K. Pride
After Killing Sweetheart Boy Jumps Before Train
Reginald Barr, once called the sweetheart of Florence Bentley, killed himself by jumping in front of a train after attempting to drug her. He later woke beside the girl, then went to a quarry to die but failed, and finally leaped before a train.
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International News’ Service
Chicago
Reginald Barr
Florence Bently
Barr
Red Men Welcome Decatur Visitors in Local Greeting
The Decatur Daily extends a cordial welcome to the Improved Order of Red Men and their people. The message offers a productive stay and a pleasant visit, inviting the group to visit the Decatur Daily office with the latch string on the outside.
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Decaturs
A Four Part Masterpiece At Delite Theatre Today
The Floor Above based on The Mystery of Charlecot Mansions is shown at the Delite Theater today. The four thrilling reels feature an all star cast headed by Henry Walthall and Dorothy Gish.
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Charlecot Mansions
Delite Theater
Henry Walthall
Dorothy Gish
World's Greatest Sunday School Convention in Chicago
The Fourteenth International Sunday School Convention meets in Chicago June 23 30 as the world’s largest gathering with an estimated 4400 delegates. Ten sessions will run citywide, with Dr F B Meyer of London directing devotional hours and Prof E C Excell leading singing. Alabama plans 55 delegates, and a special train from Birmingham to Illinois Central Rail starting June 22 will carry Alabama and Florida delegates.
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Chicago
F. B. Meyer
London
E. C. Excell
North America
Alabama
Alabama Sunday School Association
Leon C. Palmer
Bell Building
Montgom
Ala
Florida
Terminal Station
Birmingham
Decatur hosts Red Men convention with welcome at high school
The Red Men convened at Decatur High School auditorium at 10 30 this morning with many delegates from across the state. Mayor H A Skeggs gave the welcome address and a large crowd attended the morning session as the Great Council session planned for the afternoon is closed to the public. An auto tour at 5 pm departs from Echols Hotel followed by a barbecue at Oakland Park.
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Decaturs
Decatur High School
H. A Skeggs
James A. Duncan
Skeggs
Decatur
A. G. Bethard
Lodge of
Bed
L. Corey
Birmingham Toén
Concil
Walter J. Nesbit
Great Council
Echols Motel
Oakland Park
Waterland Steamship Panic on Return Trip
International News Service reports in New York that the Waterland the largest steamship afloat ran from the voyage causing a panic in river traffic. It plowed ahead sinking two coal barges and snapping hawser moorings of other steamers as it neared the lower bay risking a crowd of about one thousand passengers.
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International News Service
New York
Waterland
Old Fiddlers Convention at Masonic Friday Night
The Old Fiddlers Convention will occupy the boards at the Masonic Theater Friday night. The program features the I O O F with the Boy Fiddler the Oldest Man Fiddler and the Lady Fiddler for an entertaining evening of music.
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Masonic
Old Fiddlers
Masonic Theater
Constitutionalists resist peace efforts in Mexico crisis
International News Service reports mediation stalls as Constitutionalists block progress. Wilson concessions surface at the White House while Huerta faces pressure from allies fleeing Vera Cruz as dictatorial leaders fear collapse and possible flight. Congressmen Miralda and four others arrive with news of defections.
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International News Service
Niagara Falls
Wilson
Huerta
White House
Vera Cruz
Puerto
Mexico
Foster Miralda
Serta
Consul Stillman Reaches Vera Cruz From Saltillo After Threats
International News Service reports Consul Stillman, who faced arrest and death threats in Saltillo, arrived in Vera Cruz this morning from the capital. He would not comment further on the incident.
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International News Service
Vera Cruz
Stillman
Saltillo
Bold Highway Robbery Near Hartselle Reported
It is reported here today that a bold highway robbery occurred near Hartselle this morning. The robbers are thought to have ridden directly through the town after having robbed a prominent farmer of a sum of money.
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Hartselle
Triple murder and suicide found in Coldwater home
Coldwater Mississippi May 26 A family tragedy unfolds as Allen Jones his wife and child and mother in law are found dead in the Jones residence. Authorities believe Jones killed the others before taking his own life. The four bodies will be buried in a single grave later today.
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International News Service
Coldwater
Miss
Allen Jones
Jones
Bottling Pep-To-Lac Begins at Buchheit’s Works
Buchheit's Bottling Works has secured the agency for Pep-To-Lac in Morgan County and is bottling the first consignment. The drink appears to be meeting with popular favor.
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Buchheit’s
Morgan County
Prayer Meeting at Westminster Presbyterian Church
A prayer meeting is announced for Wednesday evening at 8 o clock at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The subject is The Three Great Commands of Christ. The meetings are informal, short under an hour, and invite attendees to bring a friend and their Bible.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Christ
The Caballero's Way Shown At Masonic Tonight
A three reel Western drama The Caballero's Way from O Henry is being shown at the Masonic Theater tonight with Kelair stars and striking Southwest settings. Also one reel feature with Universal Ike the comedian. A big show for the price.
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Masonic Theater
O’henry
Kelair
Universal Ike
Lawn Fete Set for Hospital Grounds Friday May 29
A town event titled That Lawn Fete will be held on the Hospital Grounds this Friday May 29. Don’t forget the date and location as plans continue.
Troops Held Ready for Campaign in Ulster
London May 26 government expects rioting before Home Rule Bill becomes law. Reinforced police can handle current tensions but troops are held in readiness for use in an emergency in Ulster district.
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International News Service
London
Ulster
Memphis Firm Plans Picture Show On Bank Street
A Memphis company contemplates opening a cinema in the former Bailey & Pointer building on Bank Street. It is stated by reliable sources that a verbal contract for the property exists and further announcements are expected in the coming weeks.
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Memphis
Bank Street
Bailey & Pointer
Roy Bowlin Bound Over to Grand Jury
Roy Bowlin, alleged to have violently attacked a deputy sheriff during a Saturday arrest attempt, was bound over to the grand jury yesterday and returned to jail.
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Roy Bowlin
GRAND
Jr O U A M to Hold Cemetery Decoration Service
The Jr. O U A M will hold decoration services at the city cemetery Sunday at 3 o clock. Prominent speakers will address the gathering and a musical program will be presented. All members are urged to attend.
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Order
Marriage License Granted for Trumblin and Price
James Trumblin and Miss Kate Price obtained a marriage license. The certificate records their intention to wed, with the couple listed in the standardized registry entry.
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James Trumblin
Kate Price
Door slams shut on inquisitive court officers in Washington
May 26 reports say a door was slammed in the face of the commerce commission during the New Haven inquiry. Witnesses describe Morton Plant busy with his wedding and John Rockefeller tied up with his fifteenth anniversary as Examiner Brown’s attempt to reach Rockefeller failed. Hearing adjourned to June 3 while books of J. P. Morgan & Co. are examined with Morgan's permission. Medical affidavits claim Rockefeller Miller Sperger and Haven are physically unfit.
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Washington
Commerce Commission
New Haven
Morton Plant
William Rockefeller
Brown
Rockefeller
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