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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
2
Business outlook improves with easing money and tariff hopes
The article notes world money conditions easing and US tariff fears receding. It reports manufacturers, especially woolen firms, planning for future operations with duties uncertain but profitability implied. Exports of US manufactured goods rose 153 percent in ten years, signaling strong growth and foreign market potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Automatic Eye Witnessed by Confederate Veteran in Montgomery
J R McCall a Confederate veteran claims an automatic eye enabling quick altitude or depth measurements. He boasted that with two lamps he can estimate mountain height, river depth, and dirt removal needs for a tunnel. The 60 year old man, a former Alabama Infantry man, recounted the tale to a companion near a soda fountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
J. R. McCall
McCall
Pike’s Peak
Mr. McCall
Alabama
Saunders Eyes Move for Decatur Optical Branch
Nashville optician Dr. Geo M Saunders, a leading Southern eyewear businessman, visits Decatur seeking a site for a new Saunders Optical Co branch. He already operates Huntsville's exclusive optical store and praises Decatur as a prime market.
Lacy Seen in Honduras Rumor Stirs Alabama Flight
Birmingham Aug 26 report that Theo Lacy Absconding chief clerk of the Alabama convict bureau in Honduras may be true. The fugitive vanished from Montgomery March 12 and a South Alabama family member in Central America says he recognized him there. Officials note no extradition treaty with Honduras and speculate many Alabama absentees fled there. Alabama has spent over 100000 on the pursuit and investigation of the defalcation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Theo Lacy
Alabama Convict Bureau
Honduras
Lacy
Montgomery
South Alabama
Central America
Alabama
Dallas County
United Fruit Company
United States
New Orleans
J W Gerard Arrives in Berlin as New American Ambassador
J W Gerard arrives in Berlin with Mrs Gerard and Countess Sigraiy to assume the post as American ambassador. He discusses housing budget constraints and hopes for a compromise on living standards before returning to Berlin in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erlin
J. W. Gerard
Berlin
Mr. Gerard
America
Gerard
Mrs. Gerard
Washington
Drowning Tragedy in West Lake Claims Victor Lawson
Birmingham coroner probes the drowning of 23 year old Victor Lawson at West Lake after swimming Sunday afternoon. Exact cause undetermined pending details of cramps or head impact from a ladder dive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Spain
Victor Lawson
Ensley
West Lake
Setrha
W. T. Thomas
Cyrill Case
John Jackson
Dallas
Plea for Beautifying School Grounds
A call for funds to create a bluegrass yard and improve school grounds. A well kept and beautiful school space uplifts the community, raises land values, and is often a key factor in farm land negotiations between buyers and sellers.
Daniel Drug Co Malaria Prescription Ad
An old advertisement promotes a malaria and fever remedy labeled No 666 claiming it cures chills and fever with 4 to 6 doses. It touts liver benefits over Calomel and no stomach upset, priced at 25 cents alongside engraved visiting cards and cards prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Drug Co
Wilson to Congress Message on Huerta Recognition
President Wilson read his message prepared for delivery to Congress. The message states the U S government will not recognize Huerta's government, signaling friendship rather than hostility. Former Governor Lind is reported to depart Mexico City today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Congress
Senate
House Foreign Relations Committees
Huerta
Lind
Mexico City
Agricultural currency amendment approved by House caucus
An agricultural currency amendment to the Administration Currency Bill was adopted by the House Democratic caucus without a dissenting vote and agreed to by the insurgent contingent and the Banking and Currency Committee. It provides that paper based on agricultural products is on the same basis as commercial paper for banking purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Banking and Currency Committee
Thaw Case Developments Highlight Jerome and Stone Roles
The Thaw case last night centered on William T. Jerome arriving in Sherbrooke to handle New York’s side, former Pennsylvania Governor Stone becoming spokesman for the Thaw family, and talk of broader international implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Jerome
Sherbrooke, Que
New York
Gov. Stone
Pennsylvania
Thaw
Ratification Moves on Free List Tariff Bill Features
Senate session featured ratification of the free list with reserved commodities and motion to consider Kenyon’s amend ment to automatically transfer trust controlled articles to the free list. Independent items include a school hygiene congress report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
Senate
Philadelphia man shoots wife then kills himself in tragic domestic case
Thomas Keene of Philadelphia wounds his wife over a dispute about a goodbye kiss and then commits suicide. The incident follows a pattern of volatile domestic violence and ends in a fatal act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Keene
Philadelphia
French Aviator Sets Record Across Pyrenees
Paris August 26 Guilbert the French aviator established a new single day flight record touring 1040 miles from Villacoublay airfield over the Pyrenees to Péjabo on the Portuguese frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Guilbert
Villacoublay Areodrome
Pyrenees
Pejabo
Embezzler Arrested In County Jail
A Black man was lodged in the county jail this morning by Constable Newsome. He is charged with embezzlement.
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Newsome
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