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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
1
Rumors say business leaders aim to raise funds for a semi pro team in Decatur for 1914. Citizens recall past crowds and argue a modest payroll with college players could sustain a quality ball club without heavy weekly expenses. A fundraising committee may seek to build a grandstand to support the venture.
Notice shows postal service applicants to take the civil service exam in Decatur on January 10. Applications must be received by January 3.
The British ship Dalgonar, from Callao to Talto, China, was sighted October 28, dismasted and deserted about 1200 miles west of the Chile coast by the French barque Marie. Captain Noriset reports the vessel likely carried 30 men with two small boats missing, cargo shifted and the ship on her beams end. It seems unlikely the crew reached safety unless picked up.
Salvation Army campaign workers continue the drive toward a $300 target. The article urges small gifts from many donors, noting the fund has passed three fourths of its goal and listing local donation drop points at McGehee’s Furniture, Decatur Drug Co., Postmaster McMillan, and others. It emphasizes aid for hungry children and widowed mothers.
A dated December 10 1913 letter from Donaldson Pettus Lewis of Decatur Alabama requests a rain coat and hat a new suit a wind up train and track and a cowboy suit. He asks Santa to remember his papa mama Mary Naomi and their baby cousin and signs as a grateful child.
A 1913 Decatur Alabama note from Otto Winton asks Santa to bring a football fruits candles and a doll for his sister Vera plus a doll for a cousin. He signs with his address 1715 Tenth Avenue South and mentions two sisters and a little cousin.
A personal note from EVA MAE SPEER at 1414 Sixth Avenue South asks for a large baby doll with hair to comb a small broom and a picture book. She mentions two little sisters and signs off as a loyal friend. The tone is polite and childlike urging consideration of her requests.
About 175000 French citizens petition Paris municipal council to restore nuns to hospital nurse roles as hospitals plan reorganization. They state the move is not political and seek preserved positions for the sisters while not interfering with current staff.
The first Maine spruce trees reach New York docks on West Street with many trees shipped by coast schooners. Maine supplies most city trees, with nearly 2 million dollars spent yearly though wholesalers’ costs run about 160 thousand dollars. Holly laurel and mistletoe flow from Maryland Virginia North Carolina and Cape Cod supports holiday greens trade.
A church rally schedule for December 28 1913 at the Lebanon Baptist Church west of Falkville outlines a morning program on the Local Church relation to the Association and its work with Biblically based fundamentals and a later session on Christ’s program for churches. Speakers include J S Stork and H B Woodward with a 12 pm dinner and 2 30 pm readings from Matthew 18 19 26 led by J Wyatt. D F Green serves as moderator and I Spockton as clerk.
There will be no meeting of the Horton Club tonight due to an error. A meeting is announced for Friday December 19 at Woodmen's Hall upstairs of C. J. Hildreth's office for the club business.
The Choral Club will present the opera Priscilla at the Masonic Theatre on December 17. Mrs. Roy Horton will star in the title role with a cast including Roy Horton John Alden W T Noakes Miles Standish and others noted for past performances.
In Albany officials denounce a District Attorney Whitman move to seize contracts and records used in John Doe proceedings. Ward Crane copied Aldrich and road contracts while allowed access, then pocketed papers. The incident sparked outrage, with Carlisle demanding their return and Carmody to advise on next steps.
Washington reports Secretary Daniel displays a $10,000 ten by two foot model of the New York dreadnought in his office. The Navy Bureau of Construction and Repair built the exhibit to show visitors the ship's layout and armament with movable turrets and fully detailed lifeboats. The model will join a general exhibition in the Navy Department halls when the dreadnought enters active service.
A richly dressed woman loses a bag containing 21 one thousand dollar bills and jewelry at the Pennsylvania Railroad station in New York. Thomas J. Curtin, a train announcer, finds it, returns it to the station master, and the owner recovers the property before catching the 14 04 a m express to Cincinnati.
Woburn Massachusetts December 12. J Geraghty elected alderman but not eligible due to only six months residence. Charter requires over one year of residence. officials cite clause limiting alderman membership to longer residents. Geraghty was married in Newport after a two year elopement.
The United States Government sends an exhibit to the first Safety and Sanitation exposition in New York at Grand Central Palace. It runs through December 20 under the Amercar Museum of Safety auspices with demonstrations showing government care for safety and sanitation in daily life.
Decatur Fire Department answered a false alarm from a box at Vine and McCartney Streets. The person who activated it remains at large.
Last night the management held the regular monthly meeting at the M. C. A. building with attendees from the organization. No further details on agenda or decisions are provided in the fragment.
Workmen digging for the Pearl River filtration plant near Jackson unearthed sections of a whale backbone at a depth of 18 to 20 feet. The discovery is exhibited at the city hall and supports geologists’ claim that the region was once ocean bed.
Representative Hobson of Alabama heatedly urged a constitutional prohibition amendment as galleries erupted in applause and chants. Underwood challenged Hobson's remarks, while Bartholdt ridiculed the push, calling temperance not identical to prohibition and joking about abolishing temptation.
Jim Wines a Negro was arrested at Somerville and jailed on prohibition charges. Primos Moseley was caught at Trinity as he stepped off a train with liquor. both the man and the alcohol were taken to jail.
Anniston December 12 Louis Hardage the well known Vanderbilt football star is in Anniston and will base here He has proposed a soccer football league be organized with three teams the Pelham Guards the Alabama Presbyterian College and the city Athletic Club a pennant will be offered and a lively race is expected.
Due to contractor work on Moulton Street, west loop cars from the transfer station no longer run beyond Moulton. Decatur Loop cars to Ninth Avenue are limited to Decatur- Moulton segment while paving finishes track between these points.
Rayburnon and the railroad were awarded one thousand dollars in damages in a law and equity suit. Ligzie Keys sues J Caine in law and equity.
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