Gen Felix Diaz Disembarks and Stays at Vera Cruz
Vera Cruz October 23 Gen Felix Diaz defies government orders and remains in Vera Cruz at least temporarily He plans a trip to the capital possibly tomorrow or Friday and may return to Havana on a Mexican warship unless capital orders change The Zaragoza gunboat captain lost course while the mission was underway to notify Diaz
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Gen
Felix Diaz
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Corcovado
Havana
Diaz
Zaragoza
Col. Vidaurrazaga
Tennessee Names L Hutton for State Banking Supt
L Hutton president of the ix Bank at Columbia and vice president of the Bank of Commerce in Decatur is chosen as Tennessee state superintendent of banks. The appointment starts January 1, 1914, with Hutton resigning Tennessee bank interests before taking office and remaining in Columbia.
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L. Hutton
Theix Bank
Columbia, Tenn
Bank of Commerce of
Decatur
Chattanooga
Shelbyville
Tenn
Tennessee
Hutton
State Bankers’ Association of Tennessee
American Bankers’ Association
Decaturs
Columbia
Shoes at a Dollar Veritable Swap at Crawford Clothing
Crawford Clothing Company closes out all ladies shoes with stock values listed as 5 and 3.50 dollars, now offered at one dollar a pair for a few days. Styles include tans patent leather and kid, sizes from 2 to 9.5.
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Crawford Clothing Company
Miners Entombed After Blast at Stag Canyon Mine
In Dawson New Mexico an explosion at 3 pm left about 200 to 230 miners trapped in shaft two of the Stag Canyon mines. Two men were recovered from an upper level. Rescuers from Southern Colorado coal fields joined the effort as smoke rose from the second level, though officials said no fire was confirmed.
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Colorado
Sewer Line Project To Start On Jackson Street Route
It is understood work on the storm sewering from Jackson street along Fourth avenue to the Decatur City line at the L N switch and into the Lee street sewer will begin at once. The drain will relieve flooding as water runs several feet deep on Fourth avenue during wet weather.
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Jackson Street
Fourth Avenue
Decatur City
Lee Street
Flying Woman Weds at Red Men Carnival
Irene the flying woman, once billed for aerial feats without devices, married Dan Cupid’s target Mrs. Joseph L. Rogers after a probate court ceremony officiated by Clerk Frank J. Davis. Haley Bond, also known as Irené Bond, becomes Mrs. Rogers following the late yesterday afternoon wedding at the carnival company venue.
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Irene
Brioges
Flying Woman
Red Men's Carnival
Joseph JL. Rogers
Irené
Haley Bond
Rogers
Carnival Company
Frank J. Davis
Telephone service tale from Decatur by E G Payne
The writer laments changes in Decatur’s telephone service and management. He recalls when two phones existed for one price and contrasts it with current reduced service. He argues residents are now reaping the consequences of past decisions and expresses mixed wishes for better times.
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Decatur
Four Reels at the Elite Tonight Lead Strong Doubleheader
A big program at the Delite features Hearts of the Dark as the main attraction with His Mother's Song following. Both films are praised as unusually good and the entire lineup considered far above ordinary.
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Delite
Negro named Bull Dog jailed for disorderly conduct
Atlanta on Oct 23 Judge Broyles arraigned a burly Negro, who said, My name's John Henry, but they calls me Bull Dog on Decatur street. The judge ordered 29 days detention, warning a bull dog is a dangerous animal and should be kept chained.
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Atlanta
Judge Broyles
John Henry
Decatur Street
A Demand for Justice Shown at the Star
The Decaturas crowd the Star to see A Demand for Justice, a political romance praised as one of the best shown. The film weaves Cupid and intrigue with a tale of justice and virtue.
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Cupid
Captain Wales to Lecture in Decatur Tuesday
Capitan J A Wales of the Salvation Army will speak at Decatur City Hall on Tuesday the 28th. His show titled Out of the Depths features about seventy clear photographic views depicting vices temptations hardships and suffering of the poor. Wales is remembered for his Decatur work three years ago and is expected to draw many friends and supporters to the event.
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Capitan
J. A. Wales
Salvation Army
Decatm City Hall
Wales
Decatur
Army
Proposed Dixie League Abandoned in South
Birmingham Oct 23 promoters of the proposed Dixie league announce abandonment of efforts to form a rival to the Southern league. Secretary Harry N Farr says they failed to secure recognition from organized baseball and deemed backing against the established leagues foolhardy.
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Birmingham
South
Harry N. Farr
European merchants plan invasion of U.S. markets
New York reports European merchants jubilant over the tariff law and planning a major invasion of American markets with their goods. Charles M Schwab arrived from Europe to oversee efforts as reductions in prices are anticipated nation wide once the invasion is set in motion.
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New York
United States
Charles M. Schwab
Rabbits Foot Saves a Negro From Hanging
Anniston Alabama October 23 Poised on death row six times for murder Ervin Pope faces trial again late this month or in November After a brutal murder of planter McClurkin Pope kept a rabbit’s left hind foot in his pocket during trials claiming it saved him six times Witness John Body testified he heard the scuffle and noted the victim’s words Pope’s case moved through multiple trials and stays with Supreme Court reversals before this latest scheduled hearing in Anniston.
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Ervin Pope
B. McClurkin
Oxford
Anniston
Pope
McClurkin
John Body
Body
Hody
Birmingham
Execu
Supreme Court
Trme
Sulzer Opens Campaign for New York Assembly Seat
William Sulzer launches his bid to return to the New York State Assembly with headquarters in New York City. Supporters hope to revive his political career while fusionists align against Tammany Hall and Mayor-elect John Purroy Mitchel faces a crowded campaign backdrop.
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New York
William Sulzer
Sixth Assembly
Progressive Party
Sulzer
John Purroy Mitchel
Mr. Sulzer
Tammany Hall
Murphy
Charles F. Mrphy
Edward E. McCall
Tammany
Mr. McCall
Verdict for 87 Cents in Railroad Passenger Suit
In Birmingham a circuit court jury returned a verdict of 87 cents in favor of J. D. Dunn against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Dunn claimed 3000 dollars damages after a Lehigh trip portion to Mineral Springs was not carried by the branch train. The railroad argued Dunn bought a ticket and walked part of the way. The verdict equals the price of the ticket.
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Birmingham
J. D. Dunn
Louisville and Nashville
Plainiff
Lehigh
Mineral Springs
Sawak Sadeieas
Hurlagi Bombs Disrupt Tennessee Suffrage Meeting
In Morristown Tennessee on October 23 chemical bombs were hurled through windows at the Tennessee Equal Suffrage League annual convention. The blasts caused strong odor and fainting but the meeting continued. Authorities opened an investigation with no arrests reported.
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Morristown
Tenn
Tennessee’ Equal Suffrage League
Skirtless Bathing Suits Favored at Chicago Health Panel
Chicago council health committee backs skirtless bathing suits for women and sun baths for beach bathers after the arrest of Dr Aggilio M Ladoga at Jackson Park free beach. Advocates include Mrs L Brackett Bishop and Mrs O Malley with critics citing stockings as insanitary. Norman Cox argues long skirts hinder swimming.
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City Council
Aggilio M.ladoga
Jackson Park Free Beach
Norman C. B. Cox
Chicago Athletic Association
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Landers dies at home
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Landers died at their Prospect Drive home this morning at 9. The body will be taken to Pitt Alabama tomorrow for interment.
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H. F. Landers
Prospect Drive
Pitt, Ala
Decaturs Seek Lead in Intercity Membership Campaign
Local leaders urge Decaturs to boost Y M C A membership after a historic peak, aiming to overtake five associations. They highlight Decatur L and N shops employing about 2,500 workers as part of broader effort to show the town is alive and active.
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Decaturs
M C
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Decatura
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