Britain Adopts Hands Off Policy on Mexico After Elections
London reports Sir Edward Grey and Ambassador Page discussed Mexico policy. Britain will refrain from binding actions until after the Mexican elections, aligning with U S aims for peace. Grey reiterated recognition of the provisional government as correct policy while supporting President Wilson's peace efforts.
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Sir Edward Grey
Ambassador Page
U.S
London
Walter H. Page
Edward Gray
Meico
Edward Grey
United States
Mexico
Page
Wilson
Tme
Lionel Carden
Willard and 11 to face trial in Youngs death case
In Los Angeles Judge Gavin Craig overruled a demurrer and denied setting aside the informations charging Jess Willard and 10 others with violating prize fighting laws in the Vernon arena bout on August 22 that left John Youngs dead. Trials set for January 7, 1914 with defendants pleading not guilty. Webster dismissed. The judge defined sparring as skill without serious injury or knockout incentive.
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Los Angeles
Jess Willard
John Youngs
Vernon Arena
Gavin Craig
Superior Court
W. J. Fordfs
Eddie Webster
Webster
Alienists say Schmidt sane at time of murder
New York Oct 22 Hans Schmidt the priest who confessed to slaying Anna Aumailler and dismembering her body was found sane when the crime occurred by five alienists who examined him.
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New York
Hans Schmidt
Anna Aumailler
Schmidt
Watson trial ends as indictment is quashed in Georgia
The Watson case in Augusta ends when Federal Judge Rufus E. Foster quashes the obscene mail matter indictment against Georgia editor Thomas E. Watson. He ruled prosecutors cannot condemn by selecting a few paragraphs, noting mailing a Bible with obscene passages would also be prosecutable. A large demonstration followed. Watson defended himself before the jury.
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Augusta
Thomas E. Watson
Rufus E. Foster
Georgia
Watson
Foster
Anti-Tuberculosis Lecture Planned at YMCA
Rev George Eaves D D of Birmingham will give a stereopticon lecture at the YMCA Friday night at 730 oclock. Eaves, secretary of the AntiTuberculosis Association, will discuss prevention and care of the white plague. The talk is free and expected to draw a large audience.
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George Eaves
D. D
Birmingham
Eaves
Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Circuit Court Recess After McCally Penny Case
After disposing of the McCally vs Penny case the circuit court adjourns until Monday morning Judge Alston is expected to preside the recess follows the ruling and the court will reconvene at the same time Monday morning
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Circuit Court
Alston
President Milton H. Smith Visits Decatur Morning
President Milton H. Smith of the L. and N. railroad made a brief stop at Decatur Station during a south division tour. A traveling man wrongly tried to board the special train but was promptly moved away as Smith and his party continued toward Louisville.
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r—Miton H. Smith
L. & N. Railroad
Smith
Louieville
Inter-Membership Campaign Week Aims Across Regions
Regional campaign notices list dates around October 18 1913 for R R Y M C A units in New Decatur Canton Etowah Oakdale Florence Spencer and nearby areas. Activities emphasize local membership drives and association outreach through multiple chapters.
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New Decatur
Canton
Miss
Etowah
Tenn
Oakdale
Florence
Spencer
Military pay bill drafted by War Department
Montgomery Oct 21 a new militia pay bill has been agreed on by the war department and the National Guard Association committee. The bill is drafted and will be brought to congress soon with modifications to pay grades. General J W Scully reports broad support after war department agreement and urges enactment for increased duties.
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Montgomery
Ala
War Department
Legislative Committee
National Guard Association
Congress
J. W. Scully
National Guard Associaton
Chicago
Scully
Aldermen Set to Choose Jones Successor After Resignation
If Alderman T. M. Jones resigns, the city council must appoint a successor. No probable candidate names have emerged yet.
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Jones
T. M. Jones
Life's Pathway at Delite Promises Divergent Twin Tales
The Delite tonight presents Life's Pathway by Lonergan, a thoughtful drama contrasting two twin sisters raised in different environments to become opposite women. Critics note the work's artistic depth and strong thematic impact, following Farmer's Daughter in Lonergan's versatile set.
Wash Ward Murder Verdict Reported by Jury
A jury investigating the death of Wash Ward, found near the railroad cut, reported that the deceased died at the hands of unknown parties. The court documents indicate the death remains unsolved with no identifiable suspect.
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Courier
Wash Ward
Delegates Appointed for Good Roads Conference
Hon. C. H. A. Skeegs mayor of Decatur appoints delegates to the Seventeenth Annual Session of the Alabama Good Roads Association in Birmingham on November 20 to 22. Delegates include Geo. A. Nelson J. W. Cunningham Council Elliott S. I. Nichols M. E. Woodward J. T. Levin A. H. Giles T. M. Dix W. B. Edmondson FP. R. Benson W. A. Brown Dr. W. C. Bailey J. L. Echols B. F. Holmes W. J. Garnett and others.
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H. A. Skeegs
Decatur
Alabama Good Roads Association
Birminham
Ala
Geo. A. Nelson
J. W. Cunningham
Council Elliott
S. I. Nichols
M. E. Woodward
J. T. Levin
A. H. Giles T. M. Dix
W. B. Edmondson
FP. R. Benson
W. A. Brown
Dr. W. C. Bailey
J. L. Echols
B. F. Holmes
W. J. Garnett
World navies to be gathered for Panama Pacific voyage
An international fleet is expected in Hampton Roads in 1915 as nations answer the U S invitation to celebrate the Panama Canal completion. About 20 responses have arrived with varied representations from full squadrons to lone legation staffs. Dates to be announced within two months. Secretary Bryan dispatched invitations September 17 to diplomatic officers.
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Washington
Anchorea
Hampton Roads
Saif
United States
Panama Canal
Pacific
Navy Department
State Department
Panama Pacific
Bryan
Kuhn to Open Store on Second Ave Soon
About November 15, Kuhn the 5c 10c and 25c man will open at 603 Second Avenue in the Bassett building. Remodeling contracts are let and all facilities for the new line will be ready. Kuhn operates stores in Louisville and Columbia and promises good service here.
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Kuhn
Second Avenue
Bassett Building
Louisville
Columbia, Tenn
Dependant Wins Suit in Circuit Court
The jury in the case of McCally versus J B Penny returned a verdict today in favor of the defendant.
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McCally Va
J. B. Penny
Patrons of New Decatur School Issue Notice
To patrons of New Decatur Schools, all pupils must enter first grade now. No beginning classes after next Monday and no entries to first grade after that time unless previously enrolled. Parents should review monthly reports and ensure outside activities do not hamper school work. Superintendent notices.
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New Decatur
Wen
Itc
Two Feature Pictures at the Star Tonight
The Star Theatre presents a double bill with Breed of the North a two part melodrama starring Lubin and The Mystery of Yellow Aster Mine an action packed feature with battle scenes and an Indian uprising. Read elsewhere for notices from other cities.
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the Star Theatre
Lubin
the Star
Red Men Carnival Parade Led by Harrington Show
Red Men joined Harrington's Great Southern Shows in a full parade through Decatur streets. The procession featured Red Men on horseback, pony and cart giveaways, Professor Panteris Italian band, motordrome acts, and clowns drawing crowds. A pony prize will be awarded after the week across twelve contestants.
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Harrington
Decaturs
Panteris
Fullegalia
Navy Denies Snobbery in Wav al To fig ial Circles
Secretary Daniels released a letter from a former enlisted man who became a 13th rank lieutenant in 1964. He asserts no discrimination by society or the Navy and says graduates of the naval academy and warrant officers were treated as equals within the rank and file.
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Washington
Navy
Daniels
Naval Academy
Thos
Wreck Toll 20 Dead as Army Transport Hits Rail Blockade
Mobile scene reports 20 soldiers killed in wreck with 71 wounded in Mobile hospitals. Dead include Corporals Karl Kohler and Frank T. Chelewskie. Beasley lauded for heroism saving injured. Equipment and government property recovered, origins traced to air transport era. Private reflections note grim prophecies fulfilled.
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Karl Kohler
Frank T. Chelewskie
New Orleans
Kohler
Crescent City
Valette Street
Chelewskie
Fort Morgan
Chicago
Pearl Crombie
Algers
Destructive East St. Louis Fire Ravages Grain District
St. Louis reports a large blaze in East St. Louis burned grain facilities, totaling about 500000 dollars in loss, with warehouses also damaged. Citizens fought embers overnight to protect homes as officials warn the fire will burn out slowly and grain stocks are ruined.
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St. Louis
Elevaton
East St. Louis
Jackson Prepares Wiring Along Capitol Street Sunday
Jackson Mississippi plans a major electrical wiring project on Capitol Street from the depot to the old capitol. Crews began work and will continue Sunday to avoid crowds so visitors at the fair can access event day and night without trouble.
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Jackson, Miss
Jackson
Capitol Street
Capitol
Oregon to Lead New Panama Fleet Through Canal
Secretary Daniels announced that the battleship Oregon will head the first international fleet through the Panama Canal when it opens in 1915, after its famed voyage around Cape Horn during the Spanish War era.
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Washington
Daniels
Oregon
Cape Horn
Panama Canal
Germs Found in Letter to Chicago Woman
A postal chemist detected germs in a letter to Mrs. Frederick Steele. The note demanded money and warned of two million malignant bacilli indicating possible infection. Government scientists could not identify the disease or confirm its nature.
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Chicago
Frederick Steele
Alderman Jones resigns from Decatur City Council
Alderman T. M. Jones resigns after years on the Decatur City Council citing personal business commitments. Mayor Skeggs accepts the letter delivered before the meeting. The council discusses plans for a new street along Sixth Street and possible track realignments near the cemetery and Eighth Avenue.
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T. M. Jones
Decatur
Skeggs
Skeges
Jones
Finley
Danville Road
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Young
Milton H. Smith
Cate Sl
Raf
NEW Decatur School
Vtiones, Supt. of Schools
Mobile
Arene
H. T. Inge
Beasley
Gen. Lee
East ST. Louis, MO
Decatur Board
H. A. Skeggs
Sixth Street
North Alabama Tracton Company
Eighth Avenue
W. K. Boswell
J. 8. Acker
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