Memphis Cyclone Kills Three and Injures Fifty Three
Three people die and 53 are injured as a powerful cyclone sweeps 100 miles around Memphis. The storm destroys electric signs and uproots houses while a towboat named J. B. Finley is torn from its moorings. Reports of damage reach across Arkansas Mississippi and Alabama with wind speeds up to 126 mph.
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Marion
Little Rock
Warl
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabama
Carranza Note Remains Missing as Convention Shapes Policy
Washington observers link the Carranza note delay to the upcoming Republican national convention. Officials suggest talks may pause diplomatic efforts until platforms are set, with possible shifts in Wilson administration stance toward Mexico. A decision on continuing or ending American forces depends on Villa’s fate.
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Mexico
Wilson
Memorial Services Honor Columbus Villa Victims
In Columbus New Mexico memorial services were held as military personnel and civilians gathered to decorate graves of those killed during Pancho Villa's raid and the subsequent fighting that followed the town’s looting.
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Columbus
N. M
Pancho Villa
Fast Hearing on Girard Gases Set for Next Week
An agreement was reached between the attorney general and defense counsel Frank DeGraffenreid for a hearing mid next week before a magistrate on condemning confiscated liquor at Girard. State officials and Perry Turner led civil proceedings after a Monday conference in Alabama. Deputies located 18 barrels and 120 cases of whiskey in an old barn near the mansion store, property of D. L. Richard.
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Girard Gases
M. B. Baughn
Richard
Rivers and Harbors Bill Finally Passed
The senate approved the rivers and harbors appropriation bill by a 35 to 32 vote, carrying about 43 million dollars. It now goes to a conference committee as a factional fight over a lump sum alternative played out among Democrats and Republicans.
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Iowa
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Hasting
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Artillery Duel at Verdun Dominates Night of Battles
German forces renewed attacks against French positions west of the Meuse while the crown prince hurled legions at Dead Man's Hill. French artillery and counterfire repulsed the assaults. To the northeast at Douaumont the Germans bombarded French trenches with large calibre shells all night.
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International News Service
Paris
Meuse
Dead Man's Hill
Verdun
Douaumont
Bulgarians Bombard Towns in Greece as Forces Concentrate
Salonika dispatch reports Bulgarian artillery bombarding Kilin Dir and concentrating at Yanthi and Mevrokop in Greece. The May 30 notice confirms intensified bombardment as Bulgarian forces press near occupied areas.
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Salonika
Kilin
Greece
Yanthi
Mevrokop
Home of "Jim" Hill Opened to Thousands
Thousands of people view the home of James J Hil, overlooking the city section, as the empire builder is remembered. The funeral is set for 2:00 p m tomorrow and will be public, reflecting the simplicity that made him beloved in the northwest.
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Jim
Jim” Hill
Decatur Bathing Beach Opens Saturday With Regulation Suits
Decatur bathing beach to be ready for use this Saturday offering regulation bathing suits at ten cents per hour. Beach rules restrict activity to the area between the bridge and Bank street west curb and forbid conduct that disturbs boat passengers. M. H. Watson sworn in as beach policeman to enforce decorum for all bathers.
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Decatur
Bank Street
M. H. Watson
Riots in Athens as Bulgarian Invasion Sparks Guarded Palace
International News Service reports Athens faces intensified anti-government riots after Bulgaria invades Macedonia. Troops are called out, the royal palace is heavily guarded, and King Constantine's safety is prioritized as Bulgarian forces gain control of the Drama Buk railway line.
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Buk
Preparedness Coins to Circulate After July 2
Washington May 30. Preparedness coins, the first ever struck, will go into circulation in the United States shortly after July 2. Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo announced the coming advent of the new coins intended to typify in a measure the awakening interest of the country in its own protection. The coins will be decimal pieces appearing with newly designed ten cent and half dollar denominations.
Record Rainfall Smashes Previous Marks
The government weather bureau recorded more than one inch of rain between 1 and 6 am, totaling 1.5 inches. Five hours of steady rain flooded porches as temps rose to 94 and fell to 63, with Monday cooler than weekend. Officials closed today for a holiday, but unofficial forecasts call for warmer, fair weather.
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Gpvernment Weather Bureau
Knife Thrown at Roosevelt as He Rode in Kansas City
A knife with a four inch blade was hurled at Col. Roosevelt during his Kansas City motorcade. The weapon struck the car door and fell to the running board. Ernest Shell seized the knife and hid it from the crowd as detectives sought the assailant. Roosevelt remained unaware of the incident until later.
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Kansas City
Ernest Shell
Shell
Col. Roosevelt
Local Committee Named For Reserve Camp Recruitment
Phil Whittaker of Chattanooga urged national preparedness from the Morgan County National Bank steps in Decatur. He explained the citizen soldier camp near Chattanooga and urged at least twelve men to join for one month training before the June camp. A local committee led by T. H. Alexander will recruit rookies and distribute literature at the Decatur Daily office.
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Samuel Blackwell
Decaturs
United States
Whittaker
Itanooga
Mr. Whittaker
T. H. Alexander
Decature Daily
Daily
Atkinson Heads Eighth District Aggies in Alabama Selection
Montgomery May 30 Eight district agricultural school presidents were elected by state officials and local boards. New president J M Atkinson heads Athens eighth district. others include R O Dykes Abbeville G H Thigpen Sylacauga V Thompson Wetumpka H O Sargent Hamilton B Gipson Albertville G R Kimbrough Blountsville. Prof Kimbrough is the only new appointee.
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Abbeville
R. O. Dykes
Sylacauga
G. H. Thigpen
Wetumpka
V. Thompson
Hamilton
H. O. Sargent
Albertville
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Athens
J. M. Atkinson
Blountsville
G. R. Kimbrough
Kimbrough
W. B. Farrar
Etowah
Attalla
Evergreen
C. H. Lewis
President Wilson Proclaims June 14 as Flag Day
Washington May 30 President Wilson issues a formal proclamation setting aside June 14 as Flag Day nationwide. He calls for public recognition and displays of the flag in schools churches and civic ceremonies.
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International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Roosevelt Arrives in Kansas City Amid Cheers
Kansas City crowds greet Colonel Theodore Roosevelt at Union Station at 8 45 this morning. Fifteen thousand shout hurrah for Teddy our next president as he departs with a smile and a wave after alighting from his car at the station.
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International News Service
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Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy
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