Modern fireproof prison planned for Alabama this year
Governor O Neal orders concrete fire proof stockade plans for Speigner s prison to replace the dilapidated L shaped building. Engineer E B Kay says construction may begin by year end and aims to make all state buildings at Speigner s concrete and flame proof with the water power plant also built of concrete. Dr W H Oates may advise. current prison is overcrowded and unsanitary, with venting and confinement concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Speigner
O'Neal
E. B. Kay
Kay
Speigner’s
Aready
W. H. Oates
Spielberger Wins Fourth Prize in National Window Trim Contest
Samuel Spielberger won fourth prize of 25 dollars in a national window trimming contest by Gotham Shirt Co. His Second Avenue window attracted many onlookers and his achievement brings pride to Decatur Daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Second Avenue
Spielberger
Decaturs
Negro escapes on train after whisky stash discovery
Deputy Sheriff Harvey Wright boarded an east bound Southern train at Courtland and found a passenger with several gallons of whisky. At Trinity the man jumped from the moving train, leaving the alcohol behind as deputies pursued. No further word on the fugitive by latest reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Wright
Courtland
Trinity
Noth
J Gustin Ordered to Trial in Law and Equity Court
Leonard Mcillioch claims Gustin faced Decatur prohibition charges as reported by the Daily. He says Gustin was acquitted but a contempt citation issued by the Law and Equity court will be heard this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gustin
LAW
Equity Court
Dpuly
Leonard” McCillioch
Decaturs Daily
Decatur
Five Middleton kin donate blood to save man
New York August 2 Five members of the Middleton family offered blood to Leightmourne Middleton who died after ten days of aplastic anemia. His father brother wife cousin and a college mate gave blood in ten days but the disease overwhelmed the supply. The bride donated 16 percent of her blood during his wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Middleton
Leightmourne Middleton
Arm Cut Off After Train Collision
A white Knoxville man named Chas Johnson claimed a train hit him last night, amputating his right arm near the shoulder. He escaped severe blood loss, but his other arm was paralyzed and he went 24 hours without medical help before Dr. Bailey treated him in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Chas. Johnson
Knoxville
Here
Bailey
Decatur
War Department urged to name Panama fortification after Morgan
Montgomery Aug 2 The executive committee of the Montgomery Business Men's League recommends to the War Department that a fortification on the Panama Canal be named for John Tyle Morgan late Senator from Alabama a staunch advocate of the canal for two decades The resolutions praise his years of support and urge the designation as a memorial to his efforts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
War Department
Panama Canal
Morgan
Montgomery Business Men’s League
Department of War
John Tyle
Alabam
Panama Canal Zone
Business Men’s League
J. T. Morgan
No More Free Lunghes in Connecticut Saloons
New Haven August 2 The law banning free lunches in saloons passed by the last Connecticut legislature took effect yesterday The State Liquor Dealers Association plans to test its constitutionality but asks members to comply meanwhile A second law requiring five days notice for marriage licenses also took effect. magistrates may waive delays if public policy or party welfare warrants immediate issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
State Liquorr Dealers’ Association
Cluster of Elberta peaches shown by cabinet maker
J. F. Robinson of Robinson & Norton displayed seven fine Elberta peaches gathered from his Decatur yard at the Daily office. The fruit was described as one of the prettiest stems seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Robinson
Robinson & Norton
Derrick Under Construction Incident Injures Two Men
A log derrick at the Hitt mill under construction collapsed yesterday injuring A. G. Widner and a man identified as John Walton. Both were able to leave the hospital today after the accident around two o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitt Mill
A. G. Widner
John Walton
Good Roads Days Planned Across Alabama In August
The Alabama Good Roads Association announces August 14 15 16 as Good Roads Days with state wide observance urged. Gov Neal may issue a proclamation urging citizens to close doors one day and volunteers plus women helpers to prepare meals. County officials in Walker Morgan and others organize divisions and call road age workers to improve roads with local towns asked to provide teams and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabama Good Roads Association
J. A. Rountréé
Alabaman Good Roads Association
O Neal
Alabama
C. Wood
Lowndes
Commissioners Court
Walker County
W. E. Skeges
Morgan County
Voluntee
Decatur
New Decatur
Hartselle
Falkville
Lawrence County Teachers Institute Closes After Successful Session
The Lawrence county teachers institute at Moulton ended with 58 teachers enrolled and many visitors. Professor J. M. Collier of Decatur and Mrs. Kate A. Hine of Athens led practical talks, earning praise for their guidance and collaboration. The event promises improved local schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Lawrence County
Hine
Man Shot in Belle Mina Injures Pete Henson
Reports from Belle Mina say Pete Henson was shot in the head this afternoon by a man named Hawkes. He was dangerously wounded and a Wade's ambulance transported him to the hospital. the shot reportedly cost him part of his lower jaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Mina
Pete Henson
Hawkes
Wade
Henson
Pulaski
Wright
Kaufman
Decatu
Kautman
Kauman
F & Wright
City crowds return as trade draws visitors to Decatur
Cities resume bustle with people filling streets and markets. Out-of-town visitors flock to Decatur to buy and sell produce and goods, turning the town into a lively hub of activity once more.
Modern New York Woman Draws A Picture Of Freedom
New York on August 2 Mrs Flora McDonald Thompson lectures on American social conditions preferring a French style dowry system. She advocates shared family finances and argues for emancipation of the American woman empowering her to use her brain be freer to be stupid beautiful and charming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Flora McDonald Thompson
Music by Phone Arrives in Memphis Cafes
Memphis authorities report a new service by the Memphis Telephone Company allowing subscribers to hear latest rag numbers in cafes via a phonograph linked to the telephone network. The system, the third of its kind, also operates in Chicago and Wilmington Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Memphis Telephone Company
Robert H. Polk
Chicago
Wilmington
Del
Trade In the Decature for Advantage
Notices highlight increasing out of town visitors to Decatur cities. Merchants offer competitive prices and quality, creating a ready market for goods. The text argues Decatur provides better merchandise than any other center, inviting trade.
Leading figure in sensational case disappears from Alabama prison
William F. Kennedy aged 77, serving life for complicity in the Kennedy Pearce feud that killed his son and grandson, has vanished from Wetumpka state penitentiary. Officials suspect drowning in the river, given his age and lack of funds to return home, with search efforts ongoing. The case remains one of Alabama’s most famous feuds, involving D J B Pearce and others, while Kennedy maintains his innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetumpka
Kennedy
Alabama
Anniston
D. J. BE. Pearce
Calhoun County
Speigner’s
Joan Eaton
John Fowler
Ada Kennedy
Young Pearce
State
Ole Man Kennedy
Man Arrests Over Whiskey Bribes Tied to Police
Sam Ash, described as a negro, faces two warrants for carrying concealed weapons and bootlegging. Police say Ash acted as spotter for Decatur police and helped vict, with officials seeking release via the Law and Equity Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ash
Decatur
Ash
Law and Equity Court
Somerville Citizens Host Dinner for County Convicts
Somerville residents Thursday served a basket picnic to Morgan County convicts and guards on the county road end of the Somerville pike, with county commissioners present. The gesture fostered better goodwill and fellowship at the road camp among citizens and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Morgan County
Somerville Pike
Mysterious shooting at river resort leaves questions
Bud McNeese and Ellis Wright deny knowledge of the melee that left Kaufman fatally shot and Wright and McNeese bruised. Kaufman remains in hospital with slim chances of recovery while Wright defers comment per lawyers. Brindley and Price defend Wright as authorities consider charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud McNeese
Ellis Wright
Kaufman
McNeese
Wright
Wiitson-Greer
Morgan County
Brindley
Price
New Decatur City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ala
Speigners
O’neal
Shmuel Spielberger
Samuel Spielberger
The
Gotham Shirt Co
Mr. Spiel
Berger
Ing
Senator Morgan
Collier
Bellemina
William F. Kennedy
Wegro
Watson-Greer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!