07 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1912
Page
1
The White Way will be lit for the first time at dusk on Tuesday December 10 marking the start of aviation in the Decatur area. Col Gabriel owner of the airplane to be used by Aviator Brindley expects a successful event with preparations completed and about 10 000 people anticipated.
Katharine Sharp of Lexington sought divorce from W T Sharp, filed April 16, 1910, but lack of docket action delayed proceedings until the judge granted a rapid decree just before Mrs Sharp’s marriage to George K Goddard of Detroit in Paris. Invitations had been sent and preparations completed when the court action finally closed.
The Balkan peace conference will begin December 13 at St James Palace London the official residence of the King. The war situation remains essentially unchanged and no armistice has been signed by Greece as of now.
Representatives of multiple churches form a committee to bring the Oberammergau passion players to perform for Biograph cameras in Palestine. The films will show only in church halls with reverent atmospheres, approved by the organizers. The Pope supports the effort with dispensations. The project aims to depict Old Testament stories including the crossing of the Red Sea. The troupe plans to recruit many actors in Palestine.
The Salvation Army plans its annual Christmas baskets and tree for the Deaturs poor children. Ensign Henderson appeals to Decatur citizens to donate clothing groceries and money to support the effort. If the solicitor cannot contact the local office a representative will be sent to receive donations.
Alfred Crozier of Cincinnati charged that a Money Trust currency bill is being pushed on Democrats in disguise to replace the Aldrich bill. He told a Washington audience that Wall Street cliques seek to keep financial control in private hands amid a Democratic reform effort.
Washington reports the fifth session of Judge Archbald's impeachment trial with twelve of thirteen articles yet to be presented. A key witness remains on article one about Archbold’s bid to buy Calm Bank, and a disturbance over a lie spoken by W A May of Hillside Coal and Iron Co prompted cautions and an apology.
The Interstate Commerce Commission condemned the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad for negligence after a Westport Connecticut wreck. It ordered safety devices and greater caution in running trains, citing non observance of rules and a pessimistic attitude of officials as factors in the disaster that claimed numerous lives.
Paris reports a wave of Post Impressionist wallpaper where grotesque, naive patterns attract buyers. A designer failed to create freakish art until a maid in the studio painted a chaotic image that inspired a popular new wall covering.
Richmond Indiana December 7 Park Superintendent Edward Hollarn proposes letting park monkeys drink whiskey at no city cost during winter. He asks police to hand over whiskey seized from raids and intoxicated persons to the animals and notes their habitual demand and expected bill.
The Liberal MP Sir Stuart M. Samuel of Whitechapel faces a potential fine, claimed at $232,000, for voting 93 times since last March. Critics contend he should have resigned after his firm Samuel Montagu & Co. won a government silver contract, while an Attorney General probe unfolds.
Otto Frueh a 12 year old East Side youth is held for trial with two masked companions for robbing pedestrians on Morningside Drive. They twice failed before last night when they seized a bag containing $2,000 and jewels from Mrs John S Olney wife of a stock exchange member. Frueh was captured, the others escaped.
John Drake faces a murder trial in Hartselle for killing Ernest Brothers. The jury retired after brief instructions by Judge Thos Wert and began deliberations after a dinner break. Attorneys expect a possible first degree or lesser verdict depending on debate.
Governor Blease, in Washington for a Republican Governors conference with President Taft, declares he will call out the militia to protect white women if the constitution stands between him and safety. He warns that a negro who offends warrants hangings, asserting he is not accountable to other governors or the people of South Carolina.
Holland Tex December 7 Marm Strong once auditor of the Fen and Pacific railroad shot Sampson Williams his father and then mortally wounded Rex Williams at Armstrong Glen committing suicide. Family troubles are said to have caused the deaths.
Weather forecast calls for fall conditions in the northwest portion and warmer trends in the east and south. Sunday will be colder in the east portion with a dip in temperatures across the area.
The market shows middling at 122 to 8, strict middling at 125 to 8, and good middling at 124 to 4 with the market steady. These readings reflect current prices and stability across the trading session.
Presiding Elder J. F will speak at the meeting tomorrow afternoon at Ty. The event gathers men from the APY area for fellowship and discussion.
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