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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1913
Page
1
In a Washington letter Congressman C H Tavenner argues there will be no American invasion of Mexico. He says only a popular demand for war could push the president to act and warns that intervention would bring costly, protracted conflict and risks to the United States.
Rich was captured at the Decatur station Saturday night by officers with sixty five pints of liquor seized and two suitcases full. He pled guilty before Judge Wert and was fined fifty dollars plus costs, with the whiskey destroyed by the sheriff. Rich was en route from Sheffield to Pulaski and stopped in Decatur to change trains, unaware the area was dry.
Decatur High School students directed by Mises McKinney in voice work on a play to raise funds for a new curtain for the auditorium. The project aims to benefit the school’s performing arts space and stage equipment.
Lewie Hardage Rip Majors and Homer Cook starred as the all-stars beat the Seventeenth Infantry 23 to 7 in Atlanta. Hardage scored two touchdowns Cook added one and Majors kicked well amid strong tackles and solid forward passing by Schwartz Lancaster Moore led the soldiers. A large crowd watched the Friday afternoon clash.
The Union Central Life Insurance Co and district manager W H Weakley are distributing 1014 galenders in Decatur. The 1914 calendar targets business men and serves as a convenient community resource for local patrons and business use.
The Decaturs Daily filed an affidavit with the U S Government stating average six month circulation of 1000 copies daily and current circulation over 1000. It delivers over 700 copies daily in Decatur and New Decatur with remainder by mail to surrounding counties and distant states. List of stockholders includes R E Chandler B L Malone D D McGehee and others. Debts listed to Barnhart Bros Spindier Urey Woodson.
Edmond A. Whittier of the American Fair Trade League urges a nationwide education drive for consumers retailers and independents to counter mail order competition. He cites data showing mail order firms handle 20 percent of national rural trade and argues that dollars spent away from local merchants tax communities and do not return locally.
The sudden weather change since Saturday night is expected to spur a Christmas shopping surge next week. Warm spell kept dry goods and clothing merchants slow last week, but Monday morning signals the start of the holiday rush.
The Colonial Club opens new third floor rooms in the Colonial Building on Christmas Day. The club, about a year old, has eighty members and features a heated floor, a large dance hall, varied color schemes, and portraits donated by Decators' ladies and gentlemen. Landlord Harvey Hughes will provide stag dinner and refreshments at the Christa Day reception and ball.
The Law and Equity Court opened this morning with the case Ransom versus Palmeir as the sole matter on the docket. The suit concerns civil claims presented by the plaintiff and is under preliminary consideration by the judge.
Gadsden December 8 news notes Will Oliver D Street of Guntersville may run for Congress in the Seventh district. After resigning as United States district attorney rumors said he might be nominated by Republicans and progressives to oppose the Democratic nominee in the Seventh district.
The National Child Labor Committee urges a 14 year age limit for all gainful work and stricter work-permit controls. It calls for medical inspections for minors, reduced hours for 16 to 18 year olds in dangerous jobs, and stronger enforcement. The bulletin notes only seven states have a annual cap on child labor and seeks more members to push reforms.
Marriage license noted for Clifton Dinly and Taxie Hall of Falkville.
A Nashville committee launches a nationwide drive to erect a presidential memorial to Andrew Jackson with federal and state support. They plan to inaugurate the effort January 8 in Nashville, invite President Wilson, and form the National Andrew Jackson Monument association. The delegation will visit Washington to secure attendance and broaden support from other statesmen.
R G Fleming administrator of Houston Fleming sues the L and N Railroad for thirty thousand dollars. The action stems from the July accident in the local yards that caused the death of engineer Houston Fleming and his fireman Hamlin when their engine turned over.
The Law and Equity Court opened this morning for civil case hearings. Judge Imig Thies presides with Wert in Addy. proceedings to continue for two weeks.
Decatur Chapter No 38 R A M holds a special convocation Thursday at 7 30 PM at Masonic Hall to confer past master and other officers in a formal ceremony.
Aaron Mongomery Ward, head of a major mail order firm, died at Highland Park at age 70 from complications after two falls. Born in Chatham on February 17, 1843, he built wealth from laborer to president and fought to block Grant Park buildings, earning the nickname Watchdog of the Lake Front. The state supreme court later barred lakefront structures.
A statewide sale promotes Globe Wernicke attachable library cases from McGehee Furniture Co on Bank Street. The display highlights modular bookcase growth with expanding cabinets and a homey library appeal as a Christmas season event.
The New Decatur Council will meet at City Hall to discuss street grading. Citizens are expected to attend to hear about local infrastructure matters and related issues.
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