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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1912
Page
1
Bridgie Webber returns from Wayana and repudiates a story heard on the stand, declaring he lied at the trial of a man accused in a DN case. The defense and prosecuting witnesses await further statements as the case unfolds.
Bridgie Walter, one of four informers whose testimony helped convict Charles Becker and the four gunmen in the Rosenthal murder, returns from Havana and repudiates the plot. He says the gunmen went to the Metropole to frighten Rosenthal’s party. two got drunk and the fatal shooting followed. Weber testifies he remains unsettled and Moss questions the new account while Whitman cautions about perjured testimony.
The United Press reports the National Progressive Party conference opened with leaders outlining aims to unify the party across sections. Resolutions call for organizing the party into the largest paying organization, wiping out sectional lines and planning further conferences.
In London on December 11 Miah Elizabeth Too the sole suffragette captured in a failed plot received a two month sentence The arrest followed her alleged involvement as a participant who turned in the fire and was nabbed before she could carry out an action Police fear further bold moves by suffragists and describe their plans as awful
In Memphis a cottage raid netted bank robber Frank Holloway and followers. They planned to intercept Deputy Marshals transporting Deggs Nolan, while a second Nolan faced charges for mail misuse. Holloway confessed the rescue scheme but officers redirected due to route changes. Berger was killed during a later confrontation at the McCoy residence.
A cotton stalk from Crab Apple Georgia grown by John B Broadwell displays 700 perfect bolls at Hughes and Tidwell supply store. Shipped to J B Reeve of the city, the stalk is said to have more perfect bolls than any stalk in the country and attracts interest from those curious about cotton.
A major blaze began at Gibsons House on Walnut Street and swept the district, destroying the hotel and gutting the 17 story Union Trust building. Insurance covers most losses estimated at 800000. Police and firemen conducted rescues and kept casualties low with several hospital admissions reported.
United Press reports in Indianapolis that jurors may hear charges arising from contradictions among defense witnesses. District Attorney Miller remained silent while denouncing alleged perjured testimony. William H. Quigley, Detroit carpenter, faces perjury charges and awaits bond.
Dever New Jersey December 11 three men Jacob Dunn Peter Dunn Seely Davenport arrested near Ford mine by federal officers for sending threats to Governor Wilson claiming similar fate as Roosevelt unless $6000 paid by December 24. The letter demanded payment via mail to J P Shadunk Wharton New Jersey from a box near an abandoned mountain mailbox.
Riley Cornelius, a colored man, admitted stealing a bicycle in Law and Equity Court and was sentenced to 35 months on the county road.
New York reports public and private funds mixed in the monument fund shortage. Sickles promises to cover the shortfall if not, civil action may be taken against commission members for alleged neglect. Commission members say private funds were mixed with public funds and there was no intent to defraud.
Britain Bros Furniture Company announces daily openings for home furnishings including furniture and pictures. The new store at 504-6 Second Avenue invites readers to view the latest styles and ad details in today's Decatur Daily.
A Decatur celebration on Bank street marked the opening of the White Way with a Dixie music parade. Crowds cheered as fireworks, cannon crackers, and sky rockets lit the night. Aviator Oscar Brindley’s flights drew praise and he planned to travel to Ohio for government aircraft testing. Col. Gabriel and technician Brandon accompanied Brindley and will head to New York.
Chicago jury hears George W. Fitzgerald describe his naval academy background and long daily money counts from 3 to 4 million as he testifies about lax security at the sub treasury cage. He notes keys held by Boldenweck Russell and Boal and says large bills were easily accessible through the grate.
A man claimed a sudden wealth increase from two hundred thousand dollars to one million dollars to stage a larger stash. Authorities note the scheme centered on exaggerating his financial worth with a wrapped bundle prop.
Noise of breaking glass woke C. D. Price who investigated and found two burglars ransacking Hughes and Tidwell on Moulton Street and Second Avenue. Price fired two shots. thieves escaped. The break occurred from the Moulton Street side using a large plate glass window. Only an automatic shotgun missing from the gun rack near the window. Had the noise not occurred a larger haul was possible.
The Masonic theatre screens The Money Kings a Vitagraph farce reel featuring bold stars. The film promises thrilling submarine explosions and climaxes tied to a conspiracy dragging the United States toward war.
President Taft will sail from Washington to Key West and then proceed to Panama for a two week inspection trip, returning on the last day of December. The voyage will include a briefing aboard the battleship and a formal review at Key West before the Panama Canal visit.
A person named Joha Davis was arrested and charged with assault with intent to commit a crime. Davis was turned over to county authorities for trial last night after detention in the area.
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