Senatorial withdrawal shakes Alabama race amid White House letter
President Wilson urged Representative Henry D. Clayton to stay in the House to push the anti trust program and lead the judiciary committee. Clayton indicated he would withdraw from the senatorial contest, leaving Underwood and Hobson to vie for the seat.
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United States
Alabama
Washington
Wilson
Henry D. Clayton
Senate
Democratic Party
House
Judiciary Committee
Clayton
Atdue Ae
Toy Johnston
United States Senate
Arrested Ticket Seller at the Polo Grounds
Richard J. Donovan a Polo Grounds ticket seller was jailed on $500 bail after arraignment on disposing of about 100 unused World Series tickets to speculators. He faces a state anti tipping law charge for allegedly taking a $100 bonus. Harry Hempstead NY Nationals president said the leak will be exposed and public trust restored.
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New York
Richard J. Donovan
Polo Grounds
Harry Hempstead
New York Nationals Club
Donovan
Connie Mack
Christy Mathewson
New York Giants
Philadelphia
McGraw
Shang
Connie
Coroner Reports Willie Richard Son Death Burning Likely Accident
The Decatur Daily notes the coroner’s finding that Willie Richard Son died by burning, either accidentally or during a personal crisis. Judge Skeggs released the report today.
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Decaturs
Willie Richardson
Skeggs
Adolphus Busch Dies in Prussia
Langenschw Walgach Prussia Oct 11 Adolphus Busch the St Louis brewer died here yesterday in his castle on the Rhine. He had suffered from dropsy for seven years and his son August A Busch left St Louis to join him weeks ago, not knowing his father was dangerously ill.
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Langenschw Walgach
Prussia
Adolphus Busch
St. Louis
Augus; A. Busch
Rhine
Two White Men Charged With Robbery of Negro Released
Joany Fain and Albert Flannigan were arrested last Saturday for the robbery of Murphy Kimbrough. They were released yesterday due to lack of incriminating evidence. Both men maintained their innocence and received support from friends in Decatur.
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Albert Flannigan
John Fain
Joany Fain
Murphy Kimbrough
Decaturs
Flanigan
Second Titanic Disaster Shocks Entire World
Liverpool report of the steamer Volturmo burning off the coast bound for Rotterdam and New York. Estimated 175 to 200 lives lost from a 775 cabin list, with hundreds more unaccounted as survivors are brought ashore.
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Liverpool
England
Volturmo
Rotterdam
New York
Murder Over a Nickel at Madison Station
Special to Decatur Daily reports a 15 year old Negro boy was shot and killed by an 18 year old Negro after a dispute over a five cent price at Madison Station. The younger boy died instantly from the wound.
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Madison
Old
Willoughby Church hosts talk on Our Duty by L P Troup
Mr L P Troup will address patrons and public school children of South Town tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock at the Willoughby Presbyterian church. The subject is Our Duty and all district patrons are urged to attend to ensure the meeting's success.
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L. PO Troup
South Town
Willoughby Presbyterian Church
Three Feature Pictures No Vaudeville Tonight at Magonic
The Magonic offers three feature pictures this evening Soldier, Three a spectacular war story Running Through It a battle romance and Poor Jokes Demise a comedy. A prize drawing will occur at 8:30 p.m. Coupon holders should attend with coupons.
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Magonic
Skepticism Over Mobile Confession In Alabama Train Robbery
Tuscaloosa officers doubt Mobile reports that a Tobber confessed. They question Thomas's country familiarity and claim of $20 alone. Deputies say a large sum was found. Robert Vaughn, Harry Pace, and John Gannon still jailed for unlawfully riding trains awaiting trial.
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Alabama Great Southern
Mobile
Tobbers
Herbert Thoma
Thomas
Mobile & Ohio Crossing
Mobile and Ohio Crossing
Robert Vaughn
Harry Pace
John Gannons
Fireman Farmer in Corinth Hospital After Train Wreck
Special to the Decaturs Daily reports Fireman Farmer is in a Corinth Mississippi hospital with injuries from a train wreck. He will lose his left leg. The wreck delayed two trains, with No. 26 east four hours late and No. 36 two hours late.
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Will
Hughes & Tidwell Supply Co Ad Offers Wide Goods
Hughes & Tidwell Supply Co promotes Utz Dunn Shoes described as comfortable and durable. The ad says a full range of footwear and wearing apparel for farm use and general needs, with emphasis on value and complete inventory.
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Utz & Dunn
Hughes & Tidwell Supply Co
Desi
Baby Carriage Only Vehicle Allowed On Dalton Sidewalk
Dalton Ga October 10 Council has passed an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to ride any vehicle on the city sidewalk except a baby carriage. The ban covers wheels of all kinds and forbids roller skating on sidewalks while encouraging skating on streets amid new cement sidewalks.
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Dalton
Last artificial barrier in canal rent in twain
Panama city observers witnessed the destruction of the Gamboa dike, the last artificial barrier between the Atlantic and Pacific via the Panama Canal. President Wilson detonated 16 000 pounds of dynamite, lifting a sixty foot wide section and flooding the cut to lake level within ninety minutes. One spectator woman was lightly injured by falling rock.
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Wilson
Gamboa Dike
Panama
San Migual Locks
Wdlakakanpet
Lake Gatun
Prs
Aso
Porras
Goethal
Panama Canal Commission
Delite Theatre Screens Historical Drama and Comedy
The Delite Theatre presents The Bondsman a Puritan era drama and The Fatal Taxicab a comedy this evening at 8 pm Prizes will be awarded for attendees with coupons.
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Delite
New York Police Face Fresh Dismembered Body Clue
A severed hand and forearm of a woman floated near the ferry slip at St George Staten Island. Coroner says arm in water four to five days not likely Anna Aumisler. Hand nails manicured, hand appears recently trimmed.
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Tery
St. George
Staten Island
Ofv
Anna Aumiutsler
Mayor Skeggs Names 15 Delegates to Alabama Land Congress
Decatur will be represented as Mayor H A Skeggs appoints fifteen delegates for the Alabama State Land Congress. The second annual meeting will be held in Birmingham from November 4 to 7 with delegates including W B Edmondson J F Armstrong and other local appointees.
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Land Congress
Decatur
Magic City
Alabama, Land Congress
H. A. Skeggs
Alabama State Land Congress
Ite
Birmingham
Ala
W. B. Edmondson
J. F. Armstrong
W. Irvin
Echols
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