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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1913

Page

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Indictment Sought Against Sulzer Aides by Albany Supporter

Albany and New York prosecutors may pursue charges against Charles F. Murphy Aaron J. Levy and Senator James J Farley over an alleged plot to remove Governor Sulzer from office. Lynn J Arnold an ally of Sulzer says witnesses have provided evidence of a conspiracy tied to campaign contributions and impeachment efforts. He notes ten informants visited his Albany office with claims of an attack on Sulzer and hints more indictments may follow.

Sulzer New York Albany Lynn J. Arnold Arnold Judge Arnold Press-Knickerbocker-Express Snutzer Murphy Levy Frawley Whitman Albany County

Ellis Wood Injured at Hitt Lumber Mill

Ellis Wood recently joined the H. H. Hitt company and was struck on the head by a broken belt while at work. His condition worsened, and he was sent home on Line Street in serious condition. He is married with children and brother of W. W. Wood.

Ellis Wood Eas

Salvation Army Corps Formed by Prisoners at Windsor Prison

The first Salvation Army corps created among prisoners east of Chicago was organized at Windsor state prison. Over fifty inmates were sworn in as soldiers and pledged to follow the Army's articles of war.

Windsor Salvation Army Corps Chicago Salvation Army

Plea for Beautifying the School Grounds

A Nebraska Farmer reader urges communities to improve school grounds by planting trees shrubs and flowers. He argues to involve teachers pupils and patrons in a coordinated plan with arbor day efforts and homegrown plantings to create a more attractive, social and educational space. He also notes fencing to protect the area.

Yielnity Nebraska Farmer

Night Cat In Tree Triggers Police Riot Call

In Decatur, noise from a cat chased by chickens in a tree led to a riot call on Hawt Popular street. Neighbors heard shots as the owner fired at the cat while bandits and Mexicans were described as defying a red States army, but police soon quelled the disturbance.

Decaturs New Decatur Hawt Popular Red States Army

Night Hunt With Hounds Fails to Catch Assailant

A posse scoured the Decatur area chasing a black assailant who seriously wounded Chief of Police Davidson. Bloodhounds lost his trail near Niggerville as searches moved through Flint bridge, Flint Station, and Somerville pike, with confusion over dog guidance and mis id of the hounds.

Davidson Decaturs Niggertown Decatur Niggerville

PAGE TAKES LEASE ON A FINE LONDON HOME

Walter Vines Page the African ambassador took a three year lease on No 6 Grosvenor Square London in a plain substantial dwelling. J P Am sold the first bale of cotton at 12 12 cents to the Harris Cortner Company. The second bale is reported to have been brought in by Gam Irwin, via the Southern Cotton Oil Co.

Page London Terday Grosvenor Square Ty the Southern Cotton Oil Co Gam * Irwin

Death of American Missionary Under Inquiry in Turkey

Acting vice consul Lewis Heck opens inquiry into the murder of Dr. Charles Holbrook, an American missionary, at Soushehir in Asiastic Turkey, with official reports cited and continued on page 3.

Cimen Crates Vurdaséy Lewis Heck Charles Holbrook Soushehir

Dangers faced by editors from threats to harsh critics

The Kansas City Journal notes editors confront hostility from angry readers gamblers grafting politicians violent threats by wife beaters and bribe seeking advertisers. It warns of harassment and violence as daily risks in journalism and the peril of exposing private malfeasance.

Kansas City Journal

Leo M Frank Found Guilty of Murder in 1913 Trial

The jury in Atlanta on August 26 returned a verdict of guilty for Leo M. Frank in the Mary Phagan murder case. The verdict carried no recommendation for clemency, and a noisy crowd outside celebrated as Frank, indicted May 24, faced the court.

Leo. M. Frank Atlanta Leo M. Frank Mary Phagan National Pencil Factory Newt Lee Frank James Conley Lee Conley Court House Roan Wingamne Hugh Dorsey

Waul Prisoner Case Noted After Collapse During Delivery

A prisoner identified as Was Waul sues after a message delivery incident in which she collapsed. Court records outline the events surrounding the delivery and subsequent medical concerns.

Sues

Edison talking pictures delight Masonic audience

A large crowd at the Masonic enjoyed Edison’s talking pictures with the Kinetograph, as shadows sang danced and acted with life like motion, receiving frequent applause for their vivid realism.

Edison Masonic

Motion for New Trial Prepared Immediately

A court records indicate that a motion for a new trial would be filed at once in connection with the pending case. The exact parties and docket details are not provided in the excerpt.

Mrs Mayer to Open Millinery Emporium in Decaturs

Mrs Finnie, former Dean Millinery Co. trimmer, plans to arrive in Decatur around September 1 to establish a millinery shop. She has browsed New York and Chicago for the latest fashions and will soon set up business here.

Mayer Finnie Decaturs New York Chicago

Desperate Arrest Incident In Flint Station

W H Sorber recounts arrest of a black suspect tied to Chief Davidson’s injury. He describes a tense exchange and a failed attempt to force movement, noting height and cover of tracks as the pursuit continued with bloodhounds later retracing the route.

W. H. Sorber Davidson Flint Station Decaturs Jashin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall Aaron J. Levy H. H. Hitt Mr. Wood Sen Flint Creek Tennessee Somerville Pike Flint Bridge J. B. Schimmel Flint Schimmell Denton W. H. Sorbec Mr. Denton Walter _ Vines Frican J. W. Murphy J.P Tion of Home Oil Mill Cotton Harris Cortner Hety EXPEC Mrs. Finnie Trim Mer The Dean Millinery Co Sorber Walt
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