United States rejects Mexican elections amid Huerta rule
Washington warned Provisional President Huerta that US officials abhorred his seizure of executive and legislative powers and would not regard the October 26 elections as constitutional. Secretary Bryan and President Wilson issued strong notes, signaling end of diplomatic hope and signaling possible action if Huerta remains obstinate.
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Washington
United States
Huerta
Mexico
Bryan
Mexican Congress
Wilson
Mexico City
John Lind
State Department
Federico Gamboa
Jose
United
Delite Presents Ghost of the Hacienda and Dreams Come True
The Delite theatre in Decatur showcases a strong program led by The Ghost of the Hacienda a two reel American western and closes with When Dreams Come True a Keystone comedy. The engaging lineup promises to please hundreds of guests.
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Keystone Commedians
Delite
Circuit Court Adjourns Deliberations to Monday
The Circuit Court adjourned its deliberations until Monday at 1:30. Judge Alston will continue to preside. Practically nothing of importance was transacted during this term.
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Circuit Court
Alston
Standard Oil Case Opens Supreme Court Review
The Supreme Court begins with the Standard Oil case challenging the 1906 pipe line amendment to the interstate commerce laws. The government seeks to treat interstate oil pipelines as common carriers, while oil companies argue private pipelines carrying only their own oil are not common carriers and lack eminent domain powers.
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Washington
Standard Oil
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Commerce Court
Mission at St Annes Catholic Church Opens Next Sunday
Rev C Mennis will open a mission at St Annes Catholic Church on October 19. The program promises sermons and instruction on core truths of faith, urging return to God. Topics raise questions about sin, authority, marriage, and Marian doctrine, presented without controversy.
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ST. Annes Catholic Church
Rev. C. Mennis
St. Ann's Church
Salvation Army Decatur Corps Annual Report 1913
Ensign A R Henderson presents the Decatur Corps annual report for the year ending September 27 1913. Indoor and open air meetings totals, junior meetings, visitation hours and homes visited, relief items distributed, transportation and rescue home placements, jail outreach, periodicals, and income sources with amounts listed. Total income 1877.28. rent 324. salaries 532.27 and 69.94.
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Decatur Corps
the Salvation Army
Tamborine
Decatur
New Decatur
Helpers League
Debating Episcopal Name Change at General Convention
New York Oct 15 The general convention for the Protestant Episcopal Church debated renaming to the American Catholic Church. The House of Deputies voted to appoint a commission to revise the prayer book, while low church delegates restricted amendments to block a churchwide name change. The California diocese and Arizona city district proposed a mixed commission to study the matter for the next triennial convention.
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General Convention of the Church
House of Deputies
California
Arizona
Trail of Steel at Masonic Theater Tonight
The Masonic presents The Trail of Steel a two reel Western by the 101 Bison Co detailing early rail work with battles and escapes on a train. Followed by In Search of Quiet a comedy featuring Jane Gall and Matt Moore. An unusually strong evening at the Masonic.
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Masonic Theatre
101 Bison Co
Jane Gall
Matt Moore
the Masonic
Convict Camp Whippings Under Scrutiny by Commission
A state commission found scars and sores on many inmates at the Huxford-Orvin convict camp near Almore after examining prisoners and hearing tales of brutal beatings. Convicts testified fear and intimidation shaped their statements, with some claiming severe lashings and witnesses noting blood and infamous whipping records. The panel called for removal of camp prisoners and cancellation of contracts.
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Montgomery
H. N. Dilburn
Huxford-Orvin
Almore
Will Dickson
Inge
Mobile
Greer
J. C. Kelly
Dickson
Kelly
Campaign for Y M C A membership starts Saturday
The Decatur Y M C A announces a membership drive from Saturday to the 25th aiming to add every man over 16 in Decatur. It is a regional contest against Mississippi and Tennessee YMCAs with captain D C Vohlers and lieutenant leaders.
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Decaturs
Decatura
D. C. Vohlers
Sullivan
Suit Against the Traction Company
C M Gilliam through attorney H Long Jr files suit against North Alabama Traction Co for 5000 damages. Case stems from a street car fight Sunday morning between plaintiff and a streetcar conductor of the defendant company.
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C. M. Gilliam
H. Long, Jr
The
North Alabama Traction Co
Youth Steals 750 From Capital National Bank
A 15 year old negro boy in Jackson Mississippi stole $250 from the Capital National Bank at noon yesterday. He used a crooked wire to pull a package of bills toward the grate then grabbed it and fled before security could stop him. Despite a pursuit by the cashier and others, he escaped and remains at large with no clear description.
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Jackson, Miss
Capital National Bank
Snake kills canary in porch cage in Tomas Wisconsin
Mrs. A Kellogg in Tomas Wisconsin reports a green striped two foot snake climbed a porch post to kill one canary in a cage then returned to the post. Neighbor boy Frank Sterlige killed the serpent after the second attempt.
Miners Die In Universal Colliery Explosion
Cardiff Wales October 15 officials report a devastating blast at Universal Colliery. About 700 to 900 miners were in the pit with 327 rescued early. up to 500 believed entombed as flames breach passageways. Rescue teams work amid shifting smoke and fear.
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Cardiff
Wales
Universal
Giants Denied Losers Share of World Series Receipts
New York Giants failed to receive the loser's share of the world series money after the National Commission demanded contracts showing pre September 27 for player authors. The commission, citing a ban on writing during the series, may deduct a $100 fine from Arthur Fletcher and expect the Giants to receive about $2,162 each pending contract verification.
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New York
New York Giants
National Commission
Giants
The
Giant
New York Players
Arthur Fletcher
Invasion of Atlanta by Mormons Draws Local Debate
Atlanta ministers report rapid Mormon growth in Georgia with missionaries active statewide. Rev. Jere A. Moore calls Mormonism the greatest evil of the day and urges drastic measures to suppress it. Debate expected to intensify in Atlanta as a center of southern monism.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Beieves
Jere A. Moore
Harris Street
Moore
South
Giants pledge benefit for Polo Grounds groundskeeper widow
The Giants voted funds for the widow of Murphy, Polo Grounds groundskeeper for many years, who recently died. Fred Merkle presented the request to the commission, which met informally at their headquarters.
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Connolly
Polo Grounds
Giants
Murphy
Fred Merkle
Commission
City Hall Sewer Repairs Underway in Decatur
The city hall sewer in Decatur is being repaired today after heavy rains caused clogs and overflow. Water backed up into the council chamber and mayor's courtroom, creating significant trouble for authorities.
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City Hall
Decatur
City Hall Building
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Salvation Amy
A. R. Henderson
Salvation Army
Army
Eebort
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the Traction Company
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Miner
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