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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
4
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The propagating rule barring members from playing cards attending theaters or similar amusements remains in force for at least four more years after the general conference vote. An attempt to remove the prohibition failed 434 to 360, with negro conferences chiefly opposing any change.
A called Boy Scouts meeting occurs at 7:30 this evening at Carnegie Library. Scouts must wear uniform as arrangements are made for an athletic field day. Scout Master F M Robertson announces the gathering and expectations.
Paris May 25 French forces counter attacked east of the Meuse recapturing a trench taken by Germans 24 hours earlier. They repelled a German infantry push at Dead Man's Hill and resumed heavy bombardment. In the north near Fort Douaumont French assaults failed as Germans captured 600 prisoners and 12 machine guns.
Washington May 26 official confirmation reaches the war department of the battle in which an American was killed and two injured. General Funston reports that two Mexicans, Candelario Cervantes and Jose Bencotte, were killed. The engagement lasted forty five minutes.
Rumors say a movement is under way to install a better and more costly ferry and to improve approaches. An up-to-date ferry, able to handle growing patronage, could be installed at about $5 000.
Waukegan Ill May 26 Attorneys doubt they can secure a jury to decide Will Orpet's fate after screening five hundred farmers in nine days yielded only four with an open mind. Veniremen from Lake county show many reasons they could not fairly decide whether Marion Lambert was murdered or died by her own hand.
Carranza soldiers and civilians at Casas Grandes stowed an American truck train in command of Capt. Harper coming north from Namiquipa on Wednesday afternoon injuring a truck squad foreman and several drivers. The train arrived here today. Acting on orders of Capt. Harper the Americans fired no retaliatory shots at their assailants. The men's injuries are painful but not serious.
The Decatur Daily notes updated calling card practices for postage and etiquette. Printed and engraved formats are highlighted as current etiquette tools for personal and professional use.
Popular stomach specialist recommended Lim-Lax prescription sold by Decatur Drug Co. and Preuit Dillehay Drug Co with 25c bottle price. Thousands have used it to relieve constipation. Also available at other reliable druggists.
The Alabama Retail Hardware association capped its convention with a 20 mile steamer cruise aboard the John H. Trigg up the Tennessee River. More than 250 delegates and local hardware men enjoyed dancing, food, and entertainment on two decks including hosts at the Coca Cola stands and a band. The voyage returned after a run toward Chattanooga.
Decatur Lodge No. 52 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows plans a graves decoration for fireby s brotherers at the city re Sun Fetre. Secretary W L Hatchett announces all members should meet at Bank street hall Sunday at 3 pm and march to the cemetery. Participants are urged to bring flowers.
MME. JULIA CLAUSSEN, prima donna contralto of the Chicago Grand Opera Company, travels with her husband and daughters on the Redpath Chautauqua circuit from Jacksonville to Chicago in a private car. They will arrive here on the circuit’s final day.
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