Helen Wallace Takes Lead In The Race
Helen Wallace seizes the front in the race as a big bonus offer expires April 18 with a time limit on the deal.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1912
Page
1
Francis Forbes Leads District 3 in Decatur Daily Automobile Contest
In the Decatur Daily Automobile Contest Miss Francis Forbes wins first in District 3 and places second overall behind Miss Wallace in a race dominated by early competitors. The paper notes six working days remain and urges candidates to rally supporters now to maximize prize chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Mise
Helen Wallace
Decaturs Daily
Mita Wallace
Miss. Francis Forbes
Missa Villase
Cassuch
Ice Cream Demand Surges on Panama Canal Isthmus
A United Press report from Washington cites Col. Goethals, Canal Zone superintendent, noting that about six hundred gallons of ice cream are consumed daily by workers near the Isthmus of Panama as a tropical luxury linked to American canal efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Panama
Col. Goethals
Canal Zone
Goethals
Dunbar Lineman Survives 2300 Volt Live Wire Strike
Dunbar lineman narrowly survives after being struck by a live 2300 volt wire. Rescue teams responded, and he remained conscious with non life threatening injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
Morgan County lineman survives dangerous 2300 volt wire entanglement
C. C. Dunbar of the Morgan County Telephone Company narrowly escaped death when a messenger wire fell across a 2300 volt circuit at the Lee street and Record Avenue corner. Rescued by fellow linemen, he received medical care from Dr. Petty and walked to his boarding house later. Dunbar, a Terre Haute, Indiana native, has worked in the local telephony plant downsizing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Dunbar
Morgan County Telephone Company
Lee Street
Record Avenue
Dunbar
Dr. Petty
Weather forecast predicts rain for Easter Sunday
The weatherman forecasts rain for Sunday with cooler conditions in the northwest. Many Decatur residents planned Easter outfits and may be disappointed if the shower prediction holds.
CANDIDATE STANDINGS FOR DISTRICTS TWO AND EIGHT
Voters in District Two report Miss Helen Wallace and Alma Lampkin among top contenders with scattered tallies. Mary Newman and Alberta Holland also listed with varied vote counts and addresses in Decatur. District Eight shows Frances Forbes and Gus Bell as leading names, with several other candidates from New Decatur and nearby towns noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Wallace
Yerry St
Decatur
Mary Newman
Canal St
Seine Oi
Alma Lampkin
Pond St
Carolyn Cormpor
Grant St
New Decatur
Jemmie Guley
Moultot
New
Hazel Thomas
6Th Ave
Annk Liza Minor
Johnson
J. B. Bryant
Weeee District No. 8
Women Seek Uniform Divorce Laws, GFWC to Act
The General Federation of Women's Clubs plans to press for nationwide uniform divorce statutes. Leaders say a coordinated effort will advance standardized rules across states.
Uniform Divorce Law Promised by Women's Clubs
Mrs. Philip N. Moore announces that a uniform divorce law will be a major issue at the General Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in San Francisco. State groups have endorsed the proposal and the federation plans to push federal action while urging state adoption of standards on residency and license timing. The federation represents about 800000 members across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
San Francisco
Philip N. Moore
Fed
Sealrabenibac
Congress
Executive Board
Camso
Moore
Sham Battle Near Water Tower Delayed by Drill
Reported drill at the water tower area prompts a sham battle tonight by Company KB. Ambiguities aside, the event aims to simulate regular battle conditions for observers and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Tower
Company KB
Japan Explains Magdalena Bay Fishing Concessions
Japan explains its role in securing fishing concessions at Magdalena Bay on the Mexican coast. Tokyo admits negotiations with Mexican authorities and outlines stipulations for access and quotas.
Japan Denies Port Rights and Cites Fishing Concessions
The Japanese embassy issued an explanation denying that Japan seeks a concession at Magdalena Bay. It admits large fishing concessions on the Mexican coast and says negotiations with Mexico are not closed. An agent for the Oriental Steamship Co. reportedly obtained fishing rights, later transferred to the Japanese Whaling Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Mexico
Oriental Steamship Co
The
Japanese Whaling Company
Esther Mercy sues for 2500 over slander in Chicago
Esther Mercy filed 2500 against Dean Talhot of Chicago for slander alleging the remark No better than a woman of the street. The report notes the case as late wire news from Chicago and mentions political activity and other items in brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Esther Mercy
Dean Tal‘hott
Sam Brock Buys Major City Commercial Property
One of the largest city property deals in years closed yesterday as Sam Brock purchased the two story brick building now housing Buttrey Dry Goods Company from Dr W B Watson. Brock reportedly intends to hold the property, a highly valued city real estate site in New Decatur with an undisclosed large consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Brock
Buttrey Dry Goods Company
W. B. Watson
Brock
New Decatur
Local Guard Holds Drill and Notice of Colonel Departure
Sergeant Moore reports the regular army instructor pleased with the company after a week of training. Major Gregory from the Third Infantry asks Company 2 to vote for colonel of the Pohot region. Colonel McKieroy has tendered his resignation, not yet officially accepted by the adjutant general in Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle
Moore
Regular Army
Gregory
Third Infantry
Hing
T Pohot
Decatur Letter Counters Paper Yet Questions City Officials
In a lengthy April 4 1912 letter Samuel J Stockard defends Decatur Daily reporting and rejects critiques of police and mayoral handling. He notes Deputy Sheriff McCulloch misstatements, asserts his integrity, and requests correct dealings with city officials to avoid future misrepresentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Samuel J. Stockard
The
Decaturs Daily
New Decatur
McCulloch
Evangelistic Committee Plans for Tomorrow Meetings
The Men and Religion Forward Movement outlines a Boys meeting at 2 PM with song service and Barton speaking on The Lord's Pottery. A 4 PM Mass and a special choir follow, with attendance urged. Evening union services at 7:30 PM feature Barton leading both Decatur churches. A Workers League is formed with Dix chair, Crawford vice chair, Orr secretary, pledging to bring one man to Christ by May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
First Presbyterian Church
First Methodist Church
Decatur
Workers League
Oters
T. M. Dix
B. Crawford
Slight Decline on River Gauge at Louisville Bridge
A slight decline was registered on the river gauge at the Louisville & Nashville bridge this morning with a further fall expected tonight as reports from Chattanooga confirm the river is descending. Backwater on Limestone County side extends at least two miles and road traffic is practically suspended. Many residents in the river bottoms have evacuated to higher ground. officials do not expect a rise and anticipate rapid falling in the next few days.
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Louisville & Nashville
Chattanooga
Limestone County
Up to Date Haberdashery Opens on Second Avenue
Sam Spellberger opens a new haberdashery on Second Avenue praised as a credit to Decatur and possibly to a city of fifty thousand. The store promises first class, up to date stock with a great market secured to supply the best goods at popular prices.
Levee Break Floods Lower St Francis Basin Near Wyckoffne
Officials report a levee break near Wyckoffne below Memphis flooding the lower St Francis basin. Water levels rise to 46 to 47 feet with breaks feared at multiple sites. Eastern Arkansas depopulated and Lake County Tennessee becomes an inland lake as refugees flee Memphis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyckoffne
Memphis
St. Francis Basin
Arkansas
Lake County
Tenn
Hickn
Rural Rescue Scenes Amid Tumult of War Conditions
A wooded district reports upheaval as homes are moved by rails under wartime strain. A railroad worker recalls seeing a log carrying a dead animal and a snake, a rabbit, and a chicken afloat on polluted water, illustrating grim conditions and danger at sea or inland waterways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col .v
Mack Harper
Cairo Floodman Reported Rising Water Surrounds City
Cairo reports the Misieato River at four feet with a two-tenths rise since yesterday. Levees are reinforced as guards hold, while hundreds of families evacuate from submerged homes in the drainage district. Water depth ranges from ten to twenty feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Money for Destitute Funded by Stimson
United Press dispatch from Washington reports that Secretary Stimson sent ten thousand dollars to three officers at Hickman Kentucky New Madrid Missouri and another point on the Mississippi side for the Army fund to buy rations for destitute victims. He told Representative Pitser of the House Committee that Congress would have to reimburse the department for the advance since it had no warrant in Secretary Stimson's view given the emergency conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stimson
Othe
Hicknan
New Madrid
Flood Submerges County Homes For Refugees Bid Aid
Dozens of houses in the county are flooded after the morning tide. Refugees are stranded as relief teams race to reach victims and evacuate them from submerged areas toward foothill safety.
Confused OCR Weathering of Mr Berger's City Ties
The readable fragments describe Mr Berger returning after flattering praise and facing choices about moving to big cities. He remains among friends and local patrons, enjoying cordial support and personal well being in a familiar shop setting.
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Téo
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Ewe
Frances Forbes
Pairy Shines
Guswle Bell
Austemville
Faonle Plommons
Falkyite
Ola Kumpe
Mowltom
Nettle Hall
Myrtlé Odom
Hillsboro
Sean Ren
Seapets
Oman
General Federation OF Club Women
Federation OF Women
St. Louis, Mo
Magdalena Bay
Sion
Nego
Late Wire News
London
Miner's Federation
Roosevelt
Illinois
Omaha
Neb
Lafollette
Minto City
Pfifty
Iimd Tag Latie
Calican Capi“i
la Dprenca
Urving
Arenasville
RB Paso
Vera
Amer
Latlamie
DR. W
Bodeker
Antorer
Seobant
Bond
New Orleans
M. T. Stradford
Shrop‘tire
Personal Workers League
Delite
Evangelistic Committee of the
Men and Religion Forward Movement
M.C.A
Sackwater
Decaturs
Speilberger
ST. Francis
Memphis, Tenn
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