Juror Winton's Shift in Smith Trial Conviction Vote
Decatur Daily reports Juror Winton initially voted for acquittal in the Smith trial and argued with colleagues for hours before changing to a vote for conviction. He allegedly told Judge Wert of his change, and the paper asserts the public has a right to know this part of the public record.
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Ecord
Wisiton-Wert Gase
Decaturs Daily
Winton
Smith Jury
Womyietths
Hinton
City Council Awards Storm Sewer Contract in Nash Ville
The New Decatur City Council awarded the contract for 650 feet of storm sewer between Second and Third Avenues in North Town to W. M. Leftwich Contracting Company of Nashville for 715 dollars after lowering the initial bid by 30 dollars following an executive session. The council debated regulating automobile movement at stops and discussed street repairs and macadam improvements.
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Second
Third Avenues
Jr .Houth Town
New Decatur
W. M. Leftwich
Pasie
M@MI
Senerman Payne
Or E. Greenhill
Rye Erest
Fifth Avenue
Eaeion
Esterres
Heavy rain floods Decatur area causing widespread damage
Severe hail and heavy rain drenched Decatur and adjacent streets. Fourth Avenue and Johnson Street saw water up to three feet, blocking pedestrian traffic. One resident reported 75 chickens drowned and telecommunication lines suffered fuse damage. Train service delayed but no railroad damage reported.
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Fourth Avenue
Johnson Street
Second “Avenue
East Johnson Street
Somerville
Somerville Road
Carlisle Blackwell
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Birmingham
Cri
Nashville
Southern Railroad
Ordinance on Recorder Election Voted Pending Report
A discussion on a proposed ordinance to appoint a Recorder was held with a report from the referring committee expected at the next meeting. Voters or council members indicated the measure would be reviewed further, with motions to clarify the report and proceed. The dialogue referenced local schools and prior committee work.
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Ty Resekks Bi
Gordon ‘School
Rowe Confesses in Swan Lake Boat-house Murder Case
Tom Rowe testifies under oath before Justice Ferris, admitting to joining John Henry and Joe Stewart at Swan Lake on May 20. He claims Henry and Stewart planned the attack, Rowe fled during the shooting, and that Stewart was bribed to flee. Rowe says Stewart was later encouraged to leave for Nashville, while Rowe refused to run.
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Tom Rowe
Joe Stewart
John Henry
Swan Lake
Eugene Ferris
McCulloch
Dany
Frank Berry
Henry
Stewart
Scheurman
Morgan County
M. Rowe
John
John Almon
Pete Mithen
Sehearman
O Seheurman
Affiant
Jecatur
Afflant
Tennessee River Bridge
Prisoner Rowe Confesses in Jail and Returns as Witness
Rowe confessed pain to fellow inmates in the jail. He had gone to Athens last Monday as a witness in a case but returned as a prisoner. Judge Wert and Schuerman’s lawyer had warrants issued. Rowe was brought back and is now jailed.
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Rowe
Athens
BE. Wert
Schuérman
Lost Water Cooler Hunt Reported By City Officials
City Clerk Hartung pursues a missing water cooler with Chief Davidson and aides. Winter brought the retired cooler into focus as Alderman Payne funds ice water for council members. A search continues with plans to scour and restock once found. Mrs. John Almon returns from Athens.
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Hartung
Davidson
Payne
The
Counel
Campaign for Hospital Fund Surpasses Halfway Mark
Local committees reported $4830.75 raised by noon at Malone Coal and Grain offices. Employees at shops contributed about $1600, while Decatur committees led by Mrs. John D. Wyker added $517.26 for a total of $1,361.85 in Decatur to date.
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Malone Coal and Grain Company
New Decatur
Decatur
John D. Wyker
Boon
Tale
Roosevelt sweeps New Jersey in presidential primary
United Press reports Colonel Roosevelt carried every district and won the state popu larity in the New Jersey primary securing at least 28 votes. Governor Wilson swept the state and will control most delegates though unit rules may alter this.
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Trenton
N. J
Roosevelt
Wilson
Roosevelt Begins Fight to Control National Committee
In New Jersey a noted remark by Colonel Roosevelt signals a shift from pensions talk to a campaign to seize control of the Republican National Committee. He says he will not claim the nomination on the first ballot and likens politics to hunting a bear, as he turns to shape the Chicago convention’s temporary organization.
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Roosevelt
National Committee
United Press
Oyster
N. Y
New Jersey
Republica’n National Committee
Chicago
Cullman County Sheriff Ousted In Quo Warranto Proceeding
Montgomery May 29 The Cullman county circuit court ousted Sheriff Peayes Schelling after quo warranto proceedings tied to last year’s election. Chall Bryce’s contest failed before Probate Judge Burk, who ruled lack of jurisdiction. The court found only the circuit court had authority and the coroner will act as sheriff until a successor is named. Schelling was the county’s only Republican sheriff.
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Montgomery
Cullman County Circuit Court
Peayes Schelling
Cullman County
Schelling
Chall W. Bryce
R. L. Burk
O'Neal
Royal Arch Masons Elect Officers for Year
Officers for the ensuing year were elected by the Royal Arch Masons led by J. I. Gunter as high priest and BE. R. Wolf as king. The installation is set for Friday night with the Mark Master degree to be conferred. The record notes esteem for high priest who is elected to a third term.
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Roya Arch Masons
J. I. Gunter
BE. R. Wolf
Bassett
R. H. Wolcott
A. B. Harvey
O. Lee
W. R. McClusky
Shaneyfelt Found Guilty in Prohibition Case
The jury returns a guilty verdict against Elmer Shaneyfelt for violating prohibition laws and imposes a $50 fine. The trial of Will Camedy for disorderly conduct is postponed amid unclear proceedings.
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Elmer Shaneyfelt
Will Camedy
Betdy
Florence pool room owner shoots business rival on Tennessee street
R W Drane formerly of Decatur now of Florence shoots Young, a prominent Florence businessman, on Tennessee street. Young dies after hours in hospital. Police Chief Lemy tried to intervene as Drane claimed self defense saying Young broke up his home. Witnesses dispute weapon type and intent.
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R. W. Drane
Decatur
Florence
Young
Tennessee Street
Crane
W .W. Lemy
Drane
Lemy
Mary
Charles Hibbit
Patriotical window displays mark upcoming Memorial Day
The shop Ye Shoppe of Progresad announces plans to decorate its windows in a patriotic theme for Memorial Day. Store owner SAM SPIELBERGER promotes a festive display and engages customers in honoring national remembrance with fashion and decor ideas.
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Progresad
Spielberger
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Tian of the
Old Stewart
City OF
L. W. Borton
Teddy
W . Wilson
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Supreme Court
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J. L. Gunter
Will Young
J. W. Crane
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Sam Spielberger
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