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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1913

Page

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Withdrawal of writ deepens Thaw case in Canada

Sherbrooke Canada Aug 27 Harry K Thaws lawyers withdrew the writ of habeas corpus obtained last week in his behalf and Thaw was not arraigned as expected. The move may prolong proceedings and shift strategy toward deportation. Lawyers say the legal questions center on the commit ment and charges under Canadian law.

Sherbrooke Que Harry K. Thaw Matteawan Arthur Globensky Montreal King’s Bench Canan Mie William Travers Jerome Conger Ess County New York Jerome Thawe Matteawan Penitentiary Hector Varret K. C New York State Thaw

Peking Demonstrates Aviator Skill with City Flight

In Peking a pilot demonstration by Lieutenant Labon drew attention as he flew a biplane over the city with a mechanic as passenger. France supplied 14 aircraft now assigned to the Fifth Brigade of the Third Division. Military aviation schools, foreign instructors, and pilot certificates are planned as Yuan Shih Kai shows strong support for aviation advancement.

Peking China Labon France Yuan Shih Kai Laban

Alabama State Land Congress head to speak at courthouse

Col. N. F. Thompson, president of the Alabama State Land Congress, will address a gathering at the courthouse Saturday at 2:30 p.m. August 30. The speech will cover laws affecting agricultural development and farmer interests, with broad interest for all residents and business leaders.

Decatur City Books Declared Well Kept By Auditor

At a called Decatur city council meeting Auditor Todd reported the city’s books are kept in excellent condition by City Clerk B W Collier. Todd will stay a few more days to ledger the entire municipal holdings from the hall to the sewer lines for a comprehensive city account.

Decatur Decatur City Council Todd B. W. Collier Ality Elty Atituc

New Decatur Post Office Becomes Postal Savings Depository

On September 2 the New Decatur Alabama post office will convert to a postal savings depository. Patrons may save via card and stamp deposits of ten cents or more, with two percent interest paid semi annually. Monthly deposits capped at 2100 and balances at 500, after which bonds may be purchased. Morgan County National Bank authorized to receive funds.

Decatur Alabama Postal Savings Depository Office Savings Department Post Office United States Morgan County National Bank

Chautauquas Seen as Aid to Agriculture Education

Washington notes Chautauquas have grown into a key vehicle for farming instruction. F B Jenks cites broadened programs in stock judging soils seed testing and household economy with hundreds of local assemblies, including many in rural districts. He also highlights the Grange as a major national farming group since 1890.

Washington F. B. Jenks United States Bureau of Education Nebraska Iowa Illinois Kansas Missouri The Grange Jenks Organization of Farmers

City Council Votes to Keep Police Force Intact

Decatur city council decided burglaries have risen and will not reduce police staffing. Chief White will remain head of the department with possible changes to one present officer.

Decatur Chief White

Germany plans two warships for 1914 builds

Berlin reports naval estimates for 1914 call for two first class ships with a possibility of three as pressure from England's shipbuilding increases. The Rundschau notes the admiralty may need to follow suit to match British additions replacing Canada.

Berlin Tagliche Rundschag Saya Admiralty England Canada

Incidental Fee Changes For New Decatur Schools

The incidental fee will be paid to Mr Henry Hartung at City Hall and receipts must be shown before enrollment. Grades through 7 pay 200 per pupil and grades 8 9 10 11 pay 509 per pupil, with three or more from a family receiving discounts. Orphans needing aid should contact the Superintendent. several teachers are listed along with school names and wards.

Henry Hartung City Hall Hartung New Decatur

Berkeley appoints first woman pastor at Bethany Church

Berkeley named Dr. Bila W. Brown as minister at Bethany Congregational Church on California and Carlton streets. She previously headed the English department at Fairmont College in Wichita Kansas.

San Francisco Berkeley Bila W. Brown Bethany 'Congregational Church California Carlton Streets Iglish Fairmont College Wichita Kan

Disappearance of the Negro Deepens City Mystery

The assailant of Police Chief Davidson remains at large but authorities expect capture within a month. A bloodhound trail suggested a concealed suspect and a passerby saw a man matching the description under Moore's addition lights. Rumors of the fugitive crossing the river were dismissed, while officials note conflicting statements and speculate about gang involvement.

Davidson Wolcott W. H. Sorber Moore Flint Station Decaturs

Leo M Frank Sentenced to Death in Mary Phagan Case

Atlanta judge assigns Leo M. Frank a death sentence for the murder of Mary Phagan. Execution scheduled for October 10 after defense motions for a new trial citing alleged prejudicial public demonstrations heard by the jury. Argument on the motion set for October 4.

Atlanta Leo M. Frank Mary Phagan Frank

Chapel Built by 15 Orphan Boys Dedicated at Wolmdorf

Reading Pa Aug 27 Dedication of the Bausman Memorial church built by orphan boys aged six to 18. After completion last week the Bethany Orphan Home girls cleaned the chapel, washed windows and polished brass for the ceremony. The chapel seats 500 and cost 9360 dollars.

Reading Bausman Memorial Wolmesdorf Bethany Orphan Home

Hawker Starts Second Around Britain Waterplane Attempt

London Aug 27 Mr Hawker aboard the Sopwith waterplane begins a second run around Great Britain after leaving Southampton. He reaches Ramsgate and continues toward Yarmouth as rival McClean retires from the race.

London Hawker Southampton Daily Mail Great Britain Ramsgate Yarmouth McClean

Alabama Receives Share of National Crop Fund

Washington announces apportionment of 50 million dollar government fund to the west and south to aid crop movement and marketing. Alabama gets 1.5 million with depositaries in Birmingham Mobile Montgomery and other cities, list of banks and officials included.

District of Columbia Washington Alabama Birmingham EB. M. Tutwiler Mobile Albert Bush Montgomery W. A. Gayle Arkansas Little Rock W. M. Kavanaugh Florida Jacksonville Pensacola Tampa Georgia Atlanta Bavannah Macon Augusta Kentucky Lexington J. E. Cassidy Louisville Louisiana New Orleans Shreveport Maryland Baltimore Mississippi Jackson W. * Cole Meridian J. H. Wright Hardingon

Two Midshipmen To Be The Rule

Washington announces an amendment to midshipman entrance laws keeps two openings per congressional district instead of one. A vacancy in the district will be filled next year by Representative Guernsey with recommendations due in December and the first examination set for February 1914.

Washington Naval Academy Guernsey Department

New Decatur City Council Meets Tonight

The New Decatur city council will hold a meeting tonight after a postponement from Monday. Officials may take action on the Davidson cutting and related issues.

New Decatur Davidson

Mr Cohen to Open Malone Building Department Store

Mr Cohen of Ory and Cohn is in the city to oversee fitting the Malone building as a department store. The store is rapidly being prepared in first class style and will be a credit to the city.

Mr. Cohen Ory & Cohn Malone

Decatur Daily Office Trims $10,000 in Bills

A Decatur daily office claims to have trimmed the edges of $10,000 in newly circulated U S bills using a cutting machine. Officials insist the bills came from the federal money factory and were handled yesterday afternoon.

Decaturs Uncle Sam Sam

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