Congress Union Pamphlet Attacks Democrats Over Woman Suffrage
The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage distributes a pamphlet arguing the Democratic Party has stalled federal suffrage measures. It cites the 1914 Senate vote, House rules blocking a suffrage committee, and President opposition, urging a new Woman's Party to press enfranchisement.
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Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Democratic Party
Washington
United States
Congressional Union
Union
Senate
Congress
House
Underwood
Democrats
Preacher Attacks Patent Medicines Drawing Editorial Lash
The Moulton Advertiser notes a recent preacher at Moulton denounced patent medicines in a sermon. It counters that banning standard remedies would be a national calamity and deprive suffering people of needed relief, echoing the paper’s office‑eye perspective.
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Moulton Advertiser
Moulton
Advertiser
Eight Republicans who opposed Brandeis deride party politics
The eight Republicans who voted against Brandeis are criticized as stuck in petty party politics and urged to serve in state legislatures rather than the U S Senate.
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Brandeis
United States Senate
Unclear historic claim about paid advertising columns
Fragmentary line suggests a dispute over advertising charges and graft accusations tied to occupying free newspaper space. No identifiable persons, dates, or organizations are clearly readable for a proper summary.
Advertising rate clash sparks fight over agate line fees
A terse clash erupts as a colonel rails at ad reps arguing over charges for agate line space. The exchange centers on demands for a set per line price and the ultimatum to accept or walk away.
Austrians Shift Focus Toward Italy Amid Pressure
The Austrians, similar to the Juvenile grad, appear to acknowledge a strategic tilt toward Italy. Observers note rising activity directed to that front as tensions mount and supply lines adjust under pressure.
Secret service men pursue Villa after new lead
Agents describe ongoing pursuit as they pursue a lead claiming Villa is located at a specific site. Officials confirm intensified monitoring and coordinated efforts across agencies.
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Secret Service
New Decatur Albi School Term Ends
Diplomas presented by Supt Cowart to eleven graduates including Gladys Barnes Gladys Braun Josephine Bibb Katherine Campbell Ruth Little Bert Murphree Hubert Ross Ethel Rhinehart Trixie Scheer Robert Stinson Butler Warren. Cowart urged cooperation higher revenues larger high school building and a new city auditorium for student use.
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Andrew Jackson
Cowart
Gladys Barnes
Gladys Braun
Josephine Bibb
Trade at Home Department Promotes Local Businesses
A local trade push urges customers to patronize hometown firms including Burk Auto Co on Lee street and First avenue, Southern Stone and Marble Co on Second Ave, J. S. Walker's livery stables, Morgan Furniture Co on 417 415 Second Avenue, and others promising prompt service and customer referrals.
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Burk Auto Co
Lee Street
First Avenue
Southern Stone and Marble Co
Second Ave
J. S. Walker
Second Avenue
New Decature
Morgan Furniture Co
Deception in Mail Order Houses Exposed as Fraud
A 1914 critique denounces mail order catalogs as deceptive marketing. It argues exotic ads and sight unseen trades mislead rural buyers, explains high advertising costs and retailer profits, and urges readers to compare prices with home merchants before paying.
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Thomas
L N Officials Speak at Y M C A Tonight
Millard F. Cox of Louisville assistant superintendent of machinery for Louisville and Nashville will speak at a Fellowship Supper at the Y M C A tonight. The event promises a turnout of prominent locals with all 75 plates spoken for and supper served promptly at seven.
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Millard F. Cox
Louisville
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Y M C A smothers Cullman 11 to 2 in easy win
The Y M C A defeated Cullman 11 to 2 as strong hitting and aggressive base running overwhelmed the visitors. Barnes pitched for the Association, backed by sharp defense including five double plays, with N Baker and Hatbrooks among standouts and Cullman’s Cupp battling on the hill.
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Cullman
B. Barnes
Association
Barnes
Cupp
N. Baker
Short
Hatbrooks
Steadman
F. Barnes
D. Roden
Vislors
Patrick
F Connelly
Pressley
Oldacre
Cullimati
Yi SG
Minetennge
Knight
Halbrooks
Frohoff
Mitwede
Carter
Kibby
C. Connolly
H. Connolly
Baker
EB. Barnes
Lorber
H. P.O
N. Barnes
E. Baker
KE. Barnes
Ween
Brandeis Nomination Confirmed by Senate Committee
The judiciary committee voted ten to eight to confirm Louis D. Brandeis as associate justice of the US Supreme Court. The author notes party lines and criticizes Republicans for letting politics affect a matter of national consequence.
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Judiciary Committee
Senate
Louis D. Brandeis
United States Supreme Court
Local home goods ads urge shoppers to buy nearby
An array of Decatur area merchants promotes staying local for furniture hardware and dry goods. Crow & Crow and Payne Lumber Co offer home furnishings and building materials, while Buchheit Bottling and Coca Cola are advertised. See Show windows at Odom Shoe Co and Spring Hats from Madame Finnie as the town markets goods via local stores.
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Buchheit Bottling Works
Decatur
Alabama Probate Judge Records Differ Between Counties
The Birmingham Ledger cites Judge Kumpe of Lawrence serving five six year terms as Alabama record. The real record belongs to Mobile County where a probate judge has served forty two years.
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Kumpe
Lawrence
Alabama
Birmingham Ledger
Mobile County
Cary Denies Elector Role In Prohibition Party
J W Cary of New Decatur denies plans to be an elector for the Prohibition Party following a Birmingham meeting on May 18. He states he is a Democrat and has consistently supported his party in state and national elections.
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Birmingham Ledger
J. W. Cary
New Decatur
Prohibition Party
Birmingham
Mr. Cary
Warm Nights Away From Tennessee River Noted
A columnist notes that enjoying warm evenings away from the Tennessee river offers a fine setting. The piece evokes pleasant nights and a relaxed atmosphere without detailing events or dates.
Bar Meet Program Nearing Completion in Alabama
The Alabama State Bar convention program for July 14 and 15 is shaping up with speakers including Harry T. Smith of Mobile on Political Judiciaries. Secretary of War Newton D. Baker will speak at noon July 14, then depart for Washington to attend to international affairs. The event features old southern hospitality with traditional oratory, and Russell Springs festivities will be toned down.
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Alabama State Bar Association
Alexander Troy
Montgomery
Harry T. Smith
Mobile
Newton D. Baker
Cleveland
Ohio
Baker
Washington
Russell Springs
Oratory
Out-of-Town Merchants Offer Bargains in Slogans
An ad style notice touts out of town merchants selling reliable goods. It highlights Kuhn’s five ten and percent store as a source of the “If It’s Worth Having We Have It” line and promises to remove the bitter mail order purchase taste with standard merchandise from known brands. Speake and Mocbes are named.
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Kuhn
Rural Letter Carriers Meet in Hartselle May 30
The Morgan County Rural Letter Carriers Association calls all honorary and active members to meet in Hartselle on May 30. Officers will be elected and delegates chosen for the state convention. The prompt is to be announced and the meeting details finalized.
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Hartselle
Morgan County
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