New Decatur Council Adopts Budget for Year
The New Decatur council approved a year ending budget at a regular session. Discussions covered a peanut vendor stand, refund request on a license, hall repairs, school bells, a new lateral sewer, and Riverview Avenue bridge concerns. The adopted budget totals 21 151.00 with balance to General fund.
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New Decatur Council
Eir
Wolcott
Cinson
Stone
E Merchants
South Town
Edgar Allen
Bella
Decatur
Aldermaniaison
Riverview Avenue
Mable
Birmingham approves 200000 bond for people’s auditorium
Birmingham voters authorize the city to issue 200000 in 5 percent bonds for a new people's auditorium by a near three to one margin. Only 851 votes opposed the arena bond in Greater Birmingham, indicating broad support with about one in ten residents opposing.
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Birmingham
Circuit Court Adjourns Until Wednesday
Geo. Russell lost his suit against Lee Freeman in the Circuit Court yesterday. After hearing the case the court adjourned until tomorrow. Attorney H. Long represented the plaintiff with Kyle and Hutson for the defense.
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Geo. Russell
Lee Freeman
H. Long
Kyle and Hutson
Woman Turns Hatpin on Robber Killing Him
Chicago on October 28 reports John Niemetz a highway robber died from a hatpin wound after he attacked Mrs Josephine Karmuenisk. The assailant was stabbed behind the ear with a hat pin by the woman who is six feet tall and weighs about 200 pounds. Blood poisoning followed.
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Chicago
John Niemetz
Niemetz
Josephine Karmuenisk
Death of Rayburn Moseley at Morgan County Jail
Rayburn Moseley died last night at Morgan County Jail after a period of illness and erratic behavior. Sheriff McCulloch reported the inmate, described as incoherent and frail, collapsed in his cell around midnight. attendants alerted him, but Moseley had already died before the coroner arrived. The body was sent to the undertaker for burial as authorities note his declining health since admission a week ago.
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Rayburn Mosely
Morgan County
Rayburn Moseley
McCulloch
Moseley
Sherif
Megro
President Wilson Urges Morality in U S Relations Abroad
President Wilson, speaking in Mobile on October 28, framed U S policy toward Latin America as guided by morality and expediency. He vowed not to seek more territory by conquest and urged emancipation from foreign material interests to grant Latin nations constitutional liberty. He spoke extemporaneously to the Southern Commercial Congress, stressing closer ties with southern neighbors.
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Mobile
Ala
Wilson
United States
Southern Commercial Congress
Latin America
Mesco
Huerta
Mexico
Ling
Worcester sets example in systematic convention outreach
A historic look at how Worcester Massachusetts builds convention appeal through hotels large halls and hospitality. The piece praises organized efforts to attract associations by showcasing accommodations publicity and host services as a model for other towns pursuing convention business.
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New England
Worcester
Mechanics Hall
Emmeline Pankhurst Cancels Indiana Address
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst the English suffragette will not address the Woman's Franchise League of Indiana in Indianapolis as planned. The engagement was cancelled by league officials after she requested to take up a collection in addition to the agreed fee.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Emmeline Pankhurst
Woman’s Franchise League of
Indiana
League
Goldin Coffee Pot Unearths Hidden Gold in Breckenridge
A fifty year old building moved in Breckenridge uncovers a rusty coffee pot filled with gold nuggets worth over 1800. Work halted as onlookers swarmed the site and the contents were placed in a local bank. The owner may use proceeds for a new brick store, with theories tying the treasure to Farncomb Hill and early traders.
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Breckenridge
Henry Evans
Summit County
Edward J. Collingwood
Denver
G. B. Watson
Evans
Farncomb HI
Denver Republican
Zip the Black Felon Apprehended in Decatur Street Work
A Black man nicknamed Zip, who escaped from the Decatur chain gang about a month ago, was captured by New Decatur Police Officer J. D. Bell last night. He is reportedly back at work on the streets this morning. Zip has prior convictions on three counts of disorderly conduct and is described as a long term offender with many days yet to serve.
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Zip
Decatur
New Decatur
J. D. Bell
Decatur Water Works to Move Offices
The Decatur Water Supply Company will relocate its offices to the Masonic Theatre building during the current week likely Thursday. The new quarters will be neat, attractive, and more convenient for patrons, reflecting the company’s focus on public service.
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Decatur Water Supply Company
Masonic Theatre
Comany
Alabama Good Roads Association Meeting Anticipates Mobile Session
Mobile Alabama Oct 28 Hon John Craft president of the Alabama Good Roads Association returns from Birmingham where he notes strong enthusiasm for the seventeenth annual session to be held in Mobile November 20 to 22. Secretary J A Rountree reports over 2000 delegates named with nearly 1000 already accepting and plan to attend.
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Mobile
Ala
John Craft
Alabama Good Roads Association
Birmingham
Alabama Goods Roads
J. A. Rountree
Southern Commercial Congress
Lecture by Captain J A Wales at Decatur City Hall Tonight
Captain J A Wales will deliver the lecture Out of the Depths at Decatur City Hall tonight. He is recalled with pleasure for past work in the area and is expected to draw a large crowd to hear him. Wales is described as a Salvatori Army officer weighing 194 pounds and devoted to aiding others.
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J. A. Wales
Decatur City Hall
Decaturs
Captain Wales
Salvatori Army
Alibi Trial Tale From Hu mors of the Courts
A prisoner, fed up with his lawyer, takes the case into his own hands. In the American Magazine story, a Western attorney seeks an alibi by calling a witness who, after a mis step about an oath, claims the defendant and he were “home in bed.” The jurist is convicted.
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Charles Dillon
Justice Courts
Lawyers’ Club
Acnee
Penng
Ack
Mike
Tim McGinnis
Fong Foo
Maginnis
Tim Maginnis
Mr. Maginnis
Tim
Progres sives Nominate Sul zer Despite Leaders Protest
A Montgomery Advertiser report notes the protest of George W. Perkins and other leaders as William Sul zer was nominated for the assembly head. The piece frames the Progres sives as no longer a one man party and hints at broader party dynamics.
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George W. Perkins
William Sulzer
Roosevelt
Montgomery
Mexican steamer fails to recognize American executive
In Mobile on October 28 President Wilson rode the Windom up the harbor with his party aboard a revenue cutter. A nearby Mexican flag steamer did not acknowledge the U S president as the Windom passed, while a British vessel dipped its flags in salute.
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President Wilson
Mobile
Ala
Wilson
Southern Commercial Congress
Windom
Har
Bor
United States
Prohibition Hits Chattanooga Beer Stands
Chattanooga Tenn Oct 28 First day of prohibition saw all beer stands closed as clubs prepare to resist surrender of licenses. Attorney general opinion says railroads cannot deliver whiskey to clubs since law allows delivery only to sellers. clubs may only dispense, not sell, without profit.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Negro Charged With Assault on White Man
Charley Jones, a negro, faced a preliminary hearing before Justice A. H. Irona on a charge of assault with a knife against John Almond on Bank Street Saturday. Bound over to the grand jury, Jones was jailed in the county facility by Constable Thompson. bond set at $500, but he could not meet it and remained imprisoned.
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Charley’ Jones
A. H. Irona
John Almond
Bank Street
Thompson
Genevieve Clark Opposes Tango Dance Trend
Washington October 28 Miss Genevieve Champ Clark daughter of Speaker Clark has declared against the tango and other modern dances. I do not wish to criticise those who dance the so called modern dances but I am not going to dance them.
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Washington
Genevieve Champ Clark
Speaker Clark
Calf Bite Causes Death of Local Farmer in Kentucky
Hopkinsville Ky October 28 Ersipelas followed by blood poison from a bite on Henry Johnsons hand a week ago killed him He was a well known farmer in the northern part of the county The wound appeared minor but blood poisoning developed and he died two days later He leaves a wife and family.
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Hopkinsville
Henry Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Pelleas and Melisande at the Delite Theatre
The Delite Theatre offers Pelleas and Melisande a strong three reel Bison de Luxe feature. Constance Crawley and Arthur Maude headline a lavish, vividly staged adaptation of Maurice Maeterlinck’s drama. The production is praised as among the company’s finest and a superb value at twenty cents.
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Pelleas and Melisande
Maurice Maerterlinck
Constance Crawley
Arthur Maude
Pelleas and
Melisande
Tae Onlidren Ag
Ananias Club Growing Unwieldy in New Campaign
The Montgomery Advertiser notes the Ananias club has become unwieldy during events hosted by the Brazilian president. The piece suggests Roosevelt should be informed that the club’s size has diminished its distinction amid New York City campaigning.
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Brazil
Theodore Roosevelt
New York City
Ananias Club
Montgomery Advertiser
Famous Nabors suit against L. and N. to be heard again
The William Nabors $50 000 suit against the Louisville and Nashville railroad is set for resumed Federal court action in Huntsville this week. Nabors and co plaintiff J B Nabors travel to attend with Al Blackwell, circuit court clerk, leaving for the case. The suit stems from Nabors alleged wrecking of a passenger train and echoes earlier trials and acquittal in Morgan and Jefferson counties, with a previous Huntsville trial ending in a fisle verdict.
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William Nabor
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Huntsville
Iijam Nabors
J. B. Nabors
Decaturs
al Blackwell
Nabors
Alabama
Jefferson County
Cunningham
Huntaville
Morgan County Court of Law and Equity
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