Campaign to abolish Judge Wert's Law and Equity Court
A faction plans to elect a representative to push a bill to end Morgan County's Law and Equity Court. They seek a local measure enabling two Decatur votes on saloons, excluding the rest of the county. Liquor and soft drink interests condemn Wert's jury dispersals while Paige Wert shows defiance. An attorney notes the court is badly needed and essential.
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Padge
Morgan
Law and Equity Court of
Morgan County
Busines
Judge Wert
Paige Wert
Law and Equity Court
Dr Hyde's Third Trial Postponed to September
By United Press Kaiteas May 27 The case charged with the partner of Col Swore was postponed to Sept 3 due to the prosecutor's illness. Judge Porterfield said the case must proceed on the new date or be dismissed. Dr Hyde appeared with his wife in court.
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Dr. Hyde
Court rules on Negro Elk Lodge title in New York
The New York Court of Appeals held that Negro fraternal groups may use the title Bilke and that white suiters lack exclusive rights to the name. Justice Bartlett notes colored societies may adopt officer titles and even animal names, as long as the terms do not violate law.
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Albany, LN
New York
Court of Appeals
Bartlett
Roosevelt Boom Prompts Clapp for Temporary Chairman
United Press report describes a bitter pre convention feud over the Chicago convention leadership. Senator Moses B. Clapp of Minnesota, a Roosevelt backer, travels to Jersey City after a signal from Colonel Roosevelt to discuss the temporary chairman post amid rumors of Roosevelt backing Clapp.
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Xame
Chicago
Moses B. Clapp
Minnesota
Roosevelt
Jersey City
Taft Ambilated Campaign Under Unit Support
United States senator Briggs issued a statement noting Taft as the preferred candidate to carry the Whiorrow primaries in New Jersey. He stressed the absolute necessity of nominating Taft and described a shift in sentiment in the state as Taft and Roosevelt continued speaking.
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United States
Briggs
Taft Supporters Rally Amid Hotel Refusal to Accommodate
In a turbulent scene at the Worth Texas rally, Taft supporters pressed on as the Weatherhook hotel reportedly refused to accommodate Black attendees. The episode sparked protests and calls for equal treatment.
Brilliant Start For Ten Day Hospital Campaign
A ten day drive began to raise 10000 for the Hospital for the Decaturs. Ward chairmen and committees mobilized quickly with strong early results. By noon the fund surpassed 2000 and kept climbing as volunteers distributed hospital signs and red cross emblems. The Be nevolent Society hosted a lunch to boost morale while street banners drew attention to the campaign. Alderman Speaker and Alderman Payne led efforts in shops and secret societies to sustain momentum and protect previously raised funds. The group stressed that every dollar remains in the fund and will finance initial construction with future expansions as needs grow.
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Ases Adics
Ec Ward
Ana
Second “Avenue
W. Barton
Ladies If the Benevolent Society
B. L. Malone Grainyand ‘Coal Company
Second Avenue
Red Cross Hospital
General Meeting
Alderman Payne
The
Decaturs
Hospital
All Parties Agein in Jail Y Sail
A murder case near Swak Lake leads to a postponed hearing. Judge Wert Circuit Solicitor Almon and Justice J Turredine announced the trial would be moved from Athens to Decatur to prevent delays. Key witness Joe Stewart is absent, prompting an attachment and a shortened proceeding.
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Ath Ala
D. J. Turredine
Ssr
Almon
Wert
Frank Sherman
Frank Berrestan Berry
John Henry
Swak Lake
Wien
Heron
Athens
Justice Turrentine
Stewart
Circuit
Joe Stewart
Turrentine
Decatur
Decaturs
Taft assures Cuba no intervention despite troops
President Taft sent a note to Spe lent Gomez of Cuba denying U S plans to intervene and saying Marines are sent only to protect American lives and interests. He said army and navy concentration is precautionary and ships will sail to Key West to await orders from the Navy Department.
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Cuba
Taft
Elizabethport
N. J
Gomes
Gomez
New York
Key West
Navy Department
Prospect Telegraph Robbery Report From Nashville Agent
Special Agent Robt Ewing in Nashville reported that the telegraph operator at Prospect Tennessee was robbed at 1 45 pm by two men who fled toward the Decaturs. Chief Watchman H J 25g five woes L and N Bhops noted the alert.
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H. J
L. & N. Bhops
Robt, Ewing
Nashville
Prospect
Tenn
Decaturs
Hospital Fund committees schedule ward meetings this week
The Finance and Executive Committees will meet ward chairmen across four wards. First Ward on Wednesday, Second Ward on Thursday, Third Ward on Friday, and Fourth Ward on Saturday at 8 p.m. at the ward school houses. Residents are urged to attend.
Catholic homage at St Anne’s Church honors Virgin Mary
A large crowd gathered at St Anne’s last night for a Catholic Children’s Day ceremony venerating the Virgin Mary. The service featured roses, candelabra, and special music led by Mrs. Mary Suckfus. Father McDermott gave an eloquent talk explaining the Catholic view of Mary as exalted but not divine, the mother of Christ and a human, worthy of reverence for her role in salvation. He cited President Garfield’s tribute to his mother as a parallel to maternal veneration.
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Vigin Mother
St. ‘Anne's Church
Mary Suckfus
Father McDermott
Mother of Christ
Mother
God
James A. Garfield
Garfield
Jesus
Winton Fined and Jailed in Contempt Case
Sam M. Winton, New Decatur merchant and former juror, was fined $50 and sentenced to five days in county jail by Judge Thomas Wert for contempt of court. An additional ten days could be added if the fine is not paid. Attorneys Callahan and Kyle sought habeas relief as they contest jurisdiction and plan appeals, while Winton remains in the courthouse under Deputy Sheriff W. B. Scott.
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Thomas
W. Wert
Sam M. Winton
Te Decaturs Daily
Messrs
Callahan and
Kyle
Winton
W. E. Skeggs
Court House
W. B. Scott
Smith
Thos. W. Wert
Decaturs
Judge Wert
Callahan
C. Kyle
Kyle Talks
O- Kyte
Wert
Mr. Winton
Hitchcock backs Bourne parcel post plan in report
Washington May 27 Postmaster General Hitchcock endorses the Bourne parcel post bill in a Senate committee report. He cites consolidation of mail classes, 11 pound rural route deliveries, and the use of fixed area units based on latitude and longitude as economic and convenient, aiming to stimulate trade and ease carrier duties.
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Washington
Bourne
Hitchcock
Senate Post Office Committee
Genral
General Education Board gifts bolster Nashville college endowment
Late wire reports note the General Education Board in session in New York donated to Peabody College in Nashville and Tuskegee Institute received $36,000. Justice Keogh denied Thaw a jury trial on sanity with an appeal planned. A mob in Robertson County attacked Jake Samuels over an alleged assault on a white woman. Mrs Walter Ramsey and William Prendergast of New York City were seen by Roosevelt supporters in Chicago.
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General Education Board
Seasion
New York
Peabody College
Nashville
Tuskegee Institute
Justice Keogh
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Jake Samuels
Robertson County
Walter Ramsey
William Prendergast
New York City
Roosevelt
Chicago
Legislation Stalls as House and Senate Delay Action
Fragmented OCR notes indicate the bill remains unacted by both the House and Senate. The text shows unclear phrases and missing context but confirms no final legislative action taken.
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