Decatur Chosen For 1914 Red Men Convention
In Montgomery on May 27 1913 Decatur Ala was unanimously chosen as the 1914 meeting place of the Great Council of Alabama 1 C R M. Walter Nesbit led the push with Decatur banners and a decisive show of support from nearly three hundred delegates. Selma opposed but Decatur won and local chambers pledged joint hospitality and entertainment for visiting Red Men.
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Montgomery
Ala
J. W. Cunningham
Sec’s
Chamber of Commerce
Decatur
Great Council of Alabama
W. J. Nespitr
Talucah Tribe
Alabama
Negro murderers sentenced to hang in Gadsden
Gadsden May 28 Judge J A Bilbro overruled a motion to set aside the jury verdict in the Walter Pryor case and sentenced the Negro to hang on Friday July 11. No appeal was filed and if the appeal goes to the supreme court the execution will not take place on the date yet.
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Gadsden
J. A. Bilbro
Criminal Division
City Court of
Gaigden
Walter Pryor
Supreme Court
Death of Clifford Mangrum in Atlanta
Clifford Mangrum age 19 died yesterday at 4 p m in Atlanta Georgia. He was the son of Mr and Mrs R D Mangrum of 1111 Fourth Avenue South. Remains will reach here tonight and funeral will be held at the residence tomorrow afternoon at 3 30. Interment will be at City Cemetery. Mrs Mangrum resides in Atlanta and will return tonight.
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Clifford Mangrum
Atlanta
R. D. Mangrum
Fourth Avenue
South
City Cemetery
Annual Masons Elect Officers for Coming Year
At Decatur Chapter No. 38 R A M meeting last night the officers for the upcoming capitular year were chosen. New appointees include W P Fogarty High Priest Kw R Wolf King Chas Bassett Scribe J J Cornish Prelate RK H Wolcott Treasurer A B Harvey Secretary W R McCleskey Captain of Host J H Kitchens Principal Sojours W G McKoir Royal Arch Captain V D McNabb Master 3d Veil Chas Johnson Master 24 Veil J T Nelson Master 1st Veil G W Yqueg Sentinet.
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Decatur
W. P. Fogarty
Kw. R. Wolf
King
Chas
Bassett
J. J. Cornish
RK. H. Wolcott
A B. Harvey
W. R. McCleskey
J. H. Kitchens
W. G. McKoir
Royal Arch
V. D. McNabb
Chas, Johnson
J. T. Nelson
G. W. Yqueg
Commencement Dangers Dismiss The Turkey Trot
In Tuscaloosa on May 28 the Midnight Sons hosted the first commencement dance. The evening banished the turkey trot and a long list of playful dances amid faculty edict and public sentiment. The revived two step and waltz failed to save the era’s favored routines as the turkey trot fell out of favor.
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Tuscaloosa
Midnight Sons
Palm Beach
Supreme Court rules patent owners cannot set retail prices
Washington May 28 The United States Supreme Court in a nerve tonk case held that the owners of patents have not the right to control the price at which retailers sell to consumers.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
White Way Posts Progress at Decatur Foundry
Work on White Way posts moves rapidly at the Decatur Cornice and Roofing Company foundry. The base casting is complete and all posts are to be finished soon. On Second avenue the Light Company prepares to lay wires under cement walks.
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Second Avenue
Court session reports vagrancy case and guilty pleas
The law and equity session opened with John Black’s vagrancy case. Jim Kirk pleaded guilty to selling whiskey and received a $260 fine and six months. Jim Garth pleaded guilty to abusive language and faces sentencing later. Garth was shot by Watchman Guler near the L and N freight depot.
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John Black
O. Kyle
T. Wert
Jim Kirk
Jim Garth
Garth
Watchman Guler
Charred Body May Belong to Montgomery Boy Clarence Shores
Local police believe the charred body found in a box is that of Clarence Shores a Montgomery youth missing since the prior day. Foul play is suspected and investigators aim to confirm identity using evidence found with the ashes.
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Montgomery
Clarence Shores
Gateway of the South Hosts State Meetings in Decaturs
The Decaturs are presented as a premier meeting place for state organizations. Bankers and Republican groups plan their next annual gatherings there, with locals promising a warm, generous reception and assurances of a pleasant, profitable stay. Officials hope other groups join these events and pledge full hospitality.
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Decaturs
Rep
Negro Knight of Pythias narrowly escapes mob at Milton
W G Green of New Orleans, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, was forced off a Pullman by an angry mob in Milton Florida after insisting on riding with White passengers. The sheriff arrived to shield him, he was jailed for safe keeping, fined heavily the next day for violating Jim Crow, and then released after thanking the sheriff.
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Pensacola
Fla
W. G. Green
New Orleans
Negro Knights of Pythias
Milton
Armor Plate Combine Under Senate Investigation
Washington May 28 The Senate authorized an inquiry into armor plate bids contracts and the possibility of a Government armor factory The Naval Affairs Committee will meet Wednesday to consider the Ashurst bill and Secretary Daniels statements about bidding and relief Senator Tillman as committee chair supported establishing a government plant to obtain armor plate independently.
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Washington
Senate
Naval Affairs Committee
Ashurst
Armor Combine
Daniels
Navy Department
Tillman
Decaturs Welcome Visitors for Chautauqua Start May 18
The Decaturs extend a cordial welcome to visitors for Chautauqua beginning Saturday May 18. It invites guests to enjoy the event and promises a welcoming experience.
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The
Decaturs
Reed to Speak at Falkville on Candidacy for Governor
Lieut Gov Walter D Reed will address Falkville residents Saturday at 4 30 PM on matters pertaining to his bid for governor of Alabama in a campaign appearance.
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Walter D. Reed
Falkville
Alabama
Pankhurst Returned to Holloway Jail for Hunger Strike
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst, leader of the militant suffragettes, is again in Holloway jail after rearrest. Authorities say she has recovered enough health to serve another term of three years. At Bow Street she vowed to continue hunger striking until women win the vote despite protests outside Holloway.
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London
Emmeline Pankhurst
Holloway
Pankhurst
Bow Street
Rus
Arizona Governor Guards Florence Prison Walls
Governor George W. P. Hunt stood on the Florence penitentiary walls with rifle and revolver as required by rules while convicts and guards watched vaudeville performers in the prison mess hall. The hot day caused him to lose two pounds.
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Phoenix
Ariz
George W. P. Hunt
Florence
Capitol
Chautauqua Opens in Huntsville with Bishop Vincent Address
Huntsville opened its Chautauqua yesterday with a notable talk by Bishop Vincent, noted founder of the movement. The Redpath Grand Opera Co. presented a performance last night to music lovers, and nearly all guaranteed tickets are sold.
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Huntsville
Chautauqua
Vincent
Redpath Grand Opera Co
Boy Bites Tongue in Accident at Home
In Troy on Saturday May 28 John Harmon son of Mr and Mrs J Fletcher Harmon suffered a severe tongue injury after stumbling and striking his head on an obstacle. A physician gave anesthetic and stitched the wound.
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Troy
John. Harmon
Mre.j. Fletcher ‘Harmon
Abolish Bar Permit 10 The Dance Halls Demand
Chicago May 28 report before the senate vice commission cites Prof Graham Wayle of Chicago Commons Social Settlement attributing immorality among women to low wages and urges abolishing the bar permit for public dance halls. F C Jones of United States Broom and Brush Co advocates a $7.50 minimum wage for women.
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Chicago
Graham Wayle
Chicago Commons Social Settlement
Senate Vice Commission
Taylor
F. C. Jones
United States Broomand Brush Company
Italian laborers killed by train near Martinsburg
Ten Italian laborers were killed and three injured at Doe Gully near Martinsburg West Virginia when a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train plowed into their work gang on May 28. The men, employed on railroad improvement, had jumped a westbound freight and moved onto the second track in front of the eastbound passenger.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Doe Gully
Here
Baltimore and Onlo
National Federation Offers $10,000 Prize for American Opera
New York May 28 Wide interest spreads as the Federation announces a $10,000 prize opera contest. The award aims to foster an American opera school and reflects the hope of about 300 musical enthusiasts to spur a permanent national effort.
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New York
National Fed
Gentry Nominated for State Delegate by Post Office Clerks
The Alabama Branch of the United National Association of post office clerks meets in Gadsden on a legal holiday with many clerks expected to attend. W. G. Gentry of the New Decatur office seeks delegate at large to the national Convention and is regarded as capable and popular. We vote for Gentry.
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Alabama
United National Association of Post Office Clerks
Gadsden
W. G. Gentry
New Decatur
Gentry
Burleson Hosts Guests On Burleson Mountain
J A Burleson entertained guests J W Cunningham Lamar Penney E D Whitman and Mr Burke at his Burleson mountain home yesterday afternoon. The guests praised the hospitality and the fine spread provided by the host.
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J. W. Cunningham
Lamar Penney
E. D. Whitman
Mr. Burke
J O. Burleson
Burleson Mountain
Scholarships Offered by Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs
The Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs invites loan and gift scholarships at multiple Alabama schools. Eligible applicants must be Alabama residents, financially needy, academically proven, able to enter the junior class, endorsed by two prominent locals, and willing to sign a repayable loan note. Appointments by August 1.
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Alabama
Becker New Trial Bid in Murder Case
New York May 27 Justice Goff will hear arguments on Becker's request for a new trial in the murder of Herman Rosenthal. Counsel allege new evidence suggests Becker was framed by gunmen seeking revenge for prior police prosecutions.
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New York
Justice Goff
Charles Becker
New York City
Herman Rosenthal
Becker
Assessments Set for Four Light and Water Power Firms
Montgomery May 28 The state tax commission fixed intangible assessments for four electric light and water power companies. Only the Autiston Electric and Gas Co saw a rise from 90000 to 100000. Decatur Light Power and Fuel Co kept at 25000 Huntsville Railway Light and Power Co at 41500 and North Alabama Traction Co at 32620.
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Mongomery
Commission
Aufiston Electric and Gas Company
Decatur Light Power and Fuel Company
Huntsville Railway Light and Power Company
North Alabama Traction Company
Decatur Council Orders Destruction of Cancelled Bonds
At a recent city meeting Decatur officials were instructed to destroy cancelled bonds. The action was misinterpreted by some as applying to improvement assessment ordinances, which is not correct.
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New Decatur Council
River Stage Flood Warning Update
River at 10.6 feet with forecast rise to flood stage of 21 feet as flows continue to increase. No names, organizations, or dates provided.
Veterans Parade Opens United Confederate Veterans Reunion
Thousands of veterans arrive in Chattanooga for the twenty third annual reunion. Gov. Ben W. Hooper welcomes attendees as hisses fade to cheers. General Bennet H. Young reviews the parade with Gov. Hooper and staff. The Eleventh Cavalry marches in gray uniforms recalling Civil War memories. Weather is fair and warm.
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Decaturs
Chattanooga
United Confederate Veerans
Ben W. Hooper
Bennet H. Young
Gov. Hooper
Calvary
Lee
Jackson
Cleopatra at the Masonic Theatre Friday and Saturday
Victorien Sardon’s Cleopatra is revived as Helen Gardner Bernhardt stars in a striking screen production at the Masonic on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Adulation surrounds this release as audiences are urged to attend.
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Masonic
Victorien Sardon
Cleopatra
Helen Gardner
Bernhardt
Masonic Theatre
Murder of Girl Striker Sparks Indictments in Terre Haute
In Terre Haute Indiana Emil Ehrmann wealthy manufacturer shot and killed Edward Wyse a teamster who came to aid a girl striker. Ehrmann arrested for first degree murder and F A Rockert manager of a related company is also detained. Picketing by Ehrmann plant strikers had continued for months.
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Wyse
Ehrmann
F. A. Rockert
Children of St Anne at the Delite Theatre
The Delite Theatre presents Forest Halsey’s Creole levee romance The Children of St Anne tomorrow from the Majestic company. Thanhouser drama with James and Marguerite Snow will also be shown, two of the era’s most popular stars in photos.
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Forest Halsey
Delte Theatre
Majestic Company
Thanhouser
James
Marguerite Snow
Admission Free at New Dearstar Schools Event
The board decides to open doors free to all for the commencement at the Masonic theatre tomorrow at o o clock. Richmond Pearson Hobsey of the New Deestar schools is noted, with Lutton Jackson serving as cashier of the Cit Bank.
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Richmond Pearson Hobsey
Masonic Theatre
A & O'Clock
Deestar
Armission
Hoton
Queny Jackson
Cit Bank
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RED Men
Council
Walter Nesbit
Mont
Gomery
Decatur, 1914
Selma
Masons
Turkey
Jews Keltner
Montgomery Boy
AMOR
Emimaline Pankhurst
Arizona
J. A. Burleson
Alabama Federation of Wo
Girls’ Technical Institute
Monteval
B. F. Tyler
Glen Iris Park
Birmingham
Terre Haute, Ind
Emil
Edward
Delite
Hobsom
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