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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
2
Rate card announces five cents per line for tributes and obituaries and cards of thanks. Advertising rates available on application. Advertisers must submit copy to the office by noon on publication day to ensure timely service.
Democratic leaders hear that the Administration Currency Bill may pass the House in August as canvassed by Majority Leader Underwood. James A. Emery of the NAM testifies on lobbying tactics, while Senator Lippitt accuses the cotton schedule of bias against New England in favor of the South. Hyde Park strikers, 200 strong, march on Foss controlled plants.
The Board of Arbitration rejected grievances over freight rate increases. Plans for a roughly 5 percent rise by Eastern railroads will be filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission, per Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio.
Mrs. Anna Wooldridge, born in Louisville Kentucky in the city’s first house, died in Washington. Her life linked to early Louisville history and later events in the nation’s capital.
William Jennings Price of Danville Kentucky has been selected for the post of Minister of Panama. The appointment confirms a diplomatic posting for the Kentucky native.
A wealthy young woman in distress hides from danger in a tunnel where a gentleman, unsure of her motives, helps her escape a pursuing train. He escorts her to safety, then struggles to arrange a dinner engagement while protecting her anonymity and safety.
Limited time offer on 1000 set garden hoses at Jolie D Wyker & Son. Stock dwindling as customers rush to save on versatile watering kits.
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