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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1913
Page
3
Two lions suspected to have escaped from a circus roamed near Osage Iowa menacing residents. Tracks and sightings grew as townsfolk armed and formed hunting parties with Mayor Kugler and Rev. C L Court aiding the effort. Sixty one cars lined the hunting headquarters as the siege continued.
Johnson tops the circuit with 27 wins and 5 losses while Boehling adds 12 wins and 4 losses. The Cincinnati Nationals acquire Davenport from the San Antonio Texas League squad as Cleveland sweeps two of three from the Athletics narrowing the gap to five and a half games.
Former major league outfielder M. J. Donlin has signed to play for Jersey City in the International League, adding veteran experience to the club’s roster.
Indian star James Thorpe for the New York Giants went five times to the plate against Longbranch yesterday, striking out three times but delivering two home runs.
Cleveland cheers a record 26 000 plus attendance for manager Birmingham's baseball team in a game that showcases growing city support and the club's rising success.
Walter Johnson won his thirteenth straight yesterday. The longtime pitcher is on pace to break the record and continue his dominant run on the mound.
Wilson Collins, a pitcher and outfielder long with the Boston National League club, was sold outright today to the Buffalo club of the International League. Collins formerly played baseball and football for Vanderbilt University.
Chicago reports Reese of Youngstown recommends a week of rest for Ed Walsh the Chicago star pitcher after two visit repairs to his arm. Reese says the veteran hurler may regain his old potency after the rest period.
Mayor Skeggs and the police commissioners met behind closed doors to discuss unresolved crime concerns. The private session touched on possible layoffs of two policemen, with details not made public.
A local robber targets Alvis Wade’s home taking a solid gold watch two suits of clothes made in the Decatur area and an expensive brooch. Town debate centers on reducing police and whether to protect homes or the business district after midnight. A resident urges enforcement of residential patrols amid concerns over crime and public safety.
Administration officials await full text of President Huerta s reply to John Lind note amid denials of an ultimatum and passport actions at the American Embassy. Officials say no public comment for now. Senator Owen opposes many features of the Currency Bill as Senate committee signals potential changes.
Democratic members of the Senate caucus plan to meet tonight to discuss the situation arising from the appointment of Henry D. Clayton to succeed the late Senator Johnston of Alabama.
Mrs Maury I Diggs listened to her husband recount his alleged infidelity in the San Francisco courthouse and then testified in his favor as the session concluded.
After a calmer debate than expected the Senate approved the sugar schedule of the Tariff Bill with no amendments. Only two Democrats opposed free sugar provisions.
Fifty thousand Missouri business men are set to work on the state's roads today and tomorrow in response to the governor’s proclamation declaring two days of good roads work. The initiative aims to accelerate highway improvements and boost local economies.
Official sources report Kentucky has secured about 1 650 000 dollars from the Treasury fund for moving crops. Of this amount 1 250 000 dollars will go to Louisville banks.
The official State appraisal fixes the estate value at 10,900,000 with the widow to receive 9,060,000. Speaker Clark appoints Stephens of Texas and Carter of Oklahoma to two joint commissions including one to investigate the Indian Bureau. Gov Hodges of Kansas seeks fifty experts to supervise winter pond construction to store water and prevent a repeat of the present drought.
George D. Horninfig testified in the lobby investigation confirming part of I. H. McMichael narrative about dealings with Representative McDermott. The steamship Northwestern departed from Juneau with thirty seven aboard and ten deaths after the wreck of the State of California.
Steamboat Springs Colorado August 20 Anna Bernard known as cattle queen is acquitted by a jury of the charge of stealing Queen Anne and friends lease all motion picture theatres for the night and close saloons and business houses in celebration bonfires light downtown crowds march through streets shouting and ringing bells
An advertisement for Herbine from Ow! Drug Co promotes it as a purifier for the bowels and a treatment to promote regular movement and brighten mood, with a suggested serving of rice 600.
The Decaturs Daily invites readers to send timely, accurate work submissions. Submit feature ideas, briefs, notices, and local news items for potential publication. Maintain high standards of accuracy and clarity.
In Albany on August 20 the return of the legislature yielded little drama as rumors of a Glynn message faded. A ten minute session saw concurrent resolutions and private talks with Democratic leaders while charges against Sulzer associates drew attention from the stalled governorship crisis.
Deputy Sheriff Lie Meal Noch confronted a man carrying a basket on Lee Street after he refused entry. The basket held two quarts and six and a half pints of whiskey. The searched Milligan residence yielded 38 quarts of whiskey and a warrant for Milligan’s arrest is expected today.
Gov. Sulzer created a commission to evaluate the mental condition of a death-row inmate at Auburn state prison. The move carries special weight as its finding could trigger court actions challenging the governor’s death sentence decision.
A street fight disrupted a planned match between Welsh and lightweight champion Ritchie. A woodsman struck Welsh, who retaliated. both were separated on the pavement. Welsh suffered a stomach kick and an ankle injury, resumed training briefly, then sprained the ankle again during a run.
Panama reports a canal construction plan to mobilize labor by October. About 10,000 workers are expected from the canal zone, with Costa Rica and Bocas Del Toro proposals to supply additional labor. A company agrees to take 1,000 workers at first, increasing to 5,000 as transport is arranged.
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