President Wilson Enthusiastically Tours Southern Stopover
President Wilson returns to Washington from Mobile and motors to the White House. He declines to discuss Mexico and says he will confer with officials before outlining next steps. Crowds cheer through North Carolina and Virginia as he visits Culpepper Charlottesville and Evington with local officials and university students.
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Mexico
Mobile
North Carolina
Virginia
Hunter
Culpepper
Cary T. Grayson
U. S N
Grayson
Traiin
Cooney Hansborough
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Evington
Craig
Charlotte
N. C
Teutonic Narrowly Escapes Seaborne Collision with Iceberg
New York report recounts the Teutonic avoiding disaster off Liverpool after fog hid a giant iceberg on October 21. Captain James ordered engines astern and helm to port, narrowly missing the iceberg as 400 passengers praised the captain’s quick actions and skill.
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New York
Teutonic
Liverpool
James
Apple Pie Explosion Hurts Woman In Cleveland
In Cleveland on October 29 Mrs. HL Vanderheude, renowned for her pies, baked three pies that morning. A crust-vent explosion burned her hair and injured her face as gas ovens heated, prompting plans for safety valves in crusts.
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Cleveland
Ohio
HL Vanderheude
Mrs. Vanderweude
Josie Craigs Suit Against Sheriff McCulloch Heard
Josie Craigs sues Sheriff R. N. McCulloch for 200 dollars claiming refusal to provide a copy of the warrant used to arrest her during the Decaturs red light crusade. Attorneys B. W. Godbey for the defendant and Chenault for the plaintiff. The court earlier threw out the case for failure to establish a case.
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Josie Craigs
McCulloch
Morgan County
Josie Craig
R. N. McCulloch
Decaturs
B. W. Godbey
Chenault
Bryan Declares Lind Found Solution for Mexican Crisis
W E B Bryan arriving from Mexico City describes John Lind as key diplomat who has steadied US policy toward Mexico. He notes Wilson’s choosing Lind over Ambassador Wilson, predicts Mexican Constitutionalists will seize power within months, and shows photographs of violence in Mexico City and Laredo as proof of turmoil. Bryan plans to remain in Montgomery several days with images for context.
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Mexicat
Mobile Montag
Wilson
State Department
W. E B. Bryan
Mexico City
Bryan
Mexxico City
John Lind
America
Mexico
Lind
Henry Lane Wilson
United States
Mobile
Mr. Bryan
Montgomery
Plaza
Laredo
General Felix Diaz Seeks Refuge Aboard U S Gunboat
General Felix Diaz, fearing for his life, sought American protection at the Vera Cruz consulate and was taken aboard the U S gunboat Wheeling. Mexican followers Jose Sandoval Cecillio Ocon and American correspondent Alexander Williams also transferred to the vessel after Diaz reported threats and jailings among his supporters.
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Vera Cruz
Felix Diaz
United States
Wheeling
Jose Sandoval
Cecillio Ocon
Alexander Williams
Genéecai Diaz
William W. Canada
Owl Drug Co Signs Erected By Corwice & Rochng Co
The Owl Drug Company in Decatur is installing an electric sign measuring 7 by 12 feet on its building today. The sign is described as highly pretentious and attractive, with plans to install a similar sign at the New Decatur house. The signs were manufactured by the Decatur Cornice and Roofing Company and praised as very handsome.
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Decatur
Decatur House
Decatur Cornice and Roofing Company
Henderson Completes Business and Departs
President of the State Railroad Commission Chas R Henderson, after days in Decatur hearing residents complaints, has departed. Reported grievances were few, with most locals feeling friendly toward the railroads.
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State Railroad Commission
Chasr Henderson
Decaturs
Crap game raid shocks city officials in Decatur
This morning reports say a craps game was raided by Decatur police last night. Several prominent citizens were caught indulging in a dice based contest, drawing attention to local vice and law enforcement actions.
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Decatur
Ex Mayor and Officials Arrested on Vote Bribery Charges
Huntsville daily reports ex mayor Be Earleapa was arrested by F. Childress on a vote bribery charge after a capias from the law and equity court grand jury. Circuit Clerk David D. Overton and Tom Byrom were also jailed on related counts with bonds set at 300 dollars. The grand jury continues its work on Washington street as more capiases are issued and the sheriff’s department pursues cases.
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Be Earleapa
F. Childress
Capias
Law and Equity Court
Smith
James H. Ballentine
David D. Overton
D. C. Gardner
Mr. Overton
Gardner
Tom Byrom
J. F. Childress
Washington Street
Sheriff's Department
Grand
Whistles Demonstrated To Prevent Mine Explosions
Berlin October 29 Professor Fritz Haber demonstrated an explosion prevention device before Emperor William. The system combines Davy lamp principles and uses two whistles one with normal air and one with mine air to emit a warning when dangerous atmospheric conditions approach.
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Berlin
Fritz Haber
Institute of Physical Chemistry
William
Meeting Set at Shady Grove Tomorrow
Rev Ira F Hawkins and A G Patterson lay leader of the Decatur District Methodist Church will lead a meeting at Shady Grove on the Austinville and Flint charge Thursday night October 30.
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Ira F. Hawkins
A. G. Patterson
Decatur
Methodist Chhurch
Shady Grove
Austinville
Flint
Mine Guards and Strikers Fight With Guns
In Colorado's southern coal fields a daylong clash between mine guards and striking miners left Augyst Alexander dead and seven wounded. Two children were among the injured near Hastings Tabasco and Tabasco Tabasco districts reported bombardment and terrorized towns as guards seized supply camps and women and children sheltered in powerhouses. Telephone links to Ludlow district camps were restored late yesterday.
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Colorado
Augyst Alexander
Hastings
Tabasco
Clinton Robinson
Delogua
Tabasca
Ludlow
Pullman Parlor Cars Begin Decatur Louisville Route
Beginning November 1 the L and N railroad will add trains numbers 5 and 6 with a Pullman parlor car service between Decatur and Louisville. This innovation promises greater traveler comfort and will be appreciated by the public.
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Pullman
Decatur
Louisville
L & N. Railroad
Woman Dies Suddenly at Home Near Hitt Mill
Mrs. Cleveland Cowart died suddenly early this morning at her home near Hitt Mill No. 7. Doctor Watson found her already dead on arrival and life had been extinct for hours. Burial plans incomplete and a coroner may investigate.
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Cleveland Cowart
Hitt Mill
No. 7
Watson
Alrady
Muret Found Guilty on Counterfeiting Counts
New York Oct 29 Dr Ernest Muret friend of Hans Schmidt confessed slayer of Anna Aumuller was found guilty on two counts of making and possessing counterfeit apparatus. Jury found him not guilty of conspiracy to counterfeit US gold certificates. Schmidt testified that he was the counterfeiter. Remanded until tomorrow for sentence.
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New York
Ernest Muret
Hans Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
Muret
Schmidt
United States
Anna Achuler
Psuedodensist
Moret
Beet Pulp Fad Highlights Local Feed Market
A fresh supply of dried beet pulp gains popularity among cattle horse swine sheep and poultry feeders in the area. Farmers report good results and note that each operation adapts feeding to its conditions. The Malone Coal and Grain company advertises availability and urges readers to inquire and consider the product.
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Ular
Malone Coal and Grain Company
Pelleas and Melisande at the Delite Delight Crowd
A Delite cinema report lauds the Pelleas and Melisande film shown yesterday. Cagle and Lipscomb are praised for choosing superior subjects and skilled projection. The public response is strong and patrons are drawn to high quality screen productions.
Tennessee Bridge and Lie Proposition
Letter from E H Allison to Decatur Daily discusses revived plan for a wagon and trolley bridge over the Tennessee River. Notes potential growth, increased business, and property value as key benefits, urging local support and funding before completion of the deal.
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Decaturs Daily
Freight Wreck Delays Traffic on L and N Line
A freight train wreck occurred near Land Mountain on Sand Mountain between Cullman and Falkville last night on the new double track. Cars suffered considerable damage but, as reported, no injuries occurred. Traffic was stopped for some time on the Louisville and Nashville line.
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Sand Mountain
Cullman
Falkville
Gettysburg Reunion Feeds 60 000 on Ten Cents Each
A Civil War veterans reunion at Gettysburg drew about 60 000 visitors over two days. Maj. Normoyle prepared for 20 000 guests the second night and nearly doubled that. Food purchases included 15 000 dozen eggs with ice cream fried chicken and vegetables. The meals cost the army just under ten cents per man, and the dining was noted for quality.
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Robert C. Heini
Leslie's Weekly
Army Corps
Gettyspurg
Normoyle
Uncle Sam
Union Depot Extension Plan May Be Carried Out Soon
Decatur officials report the Union passenger station may extend with a new addition across Vine Street. Express quarters move to the addition while baggage rooms shift to the express area and former baggage rooms become an Indies parlor. ladies parlor becomes general space.
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UNION
Decatur Union
Moseir
Decaturs
Vine Street
Expresa Company
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