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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
1
Berlin reports say British warships suffered damage or possible sinking after German North Sea fleet bombarded Scarborough and Whitle Pool. German forces claim the operation succeeded and escaped despite British attempts to trap them.
London reports united army and navy action to thwart a new coast invasion. Torpedo boat destroyers patrol the shoreline while hydro aircraft sweep the skies and searchlights scan the waters. Government releases Hartlepool casualties at 55 dead and 115 wounded.
International News Service reports Hartlepool bombardment casualties with 55 killed and 115 injured. French bayonet attacks in Flanders claim trench gains toward Vermelles and Verdun area amid artillery duels. German offensive in northern Poland forces Russian retreat. Russian offense near Cracow continues with Austro German counterattacks and fortress withdrawal details.
The American Red Cross wired ten thousand dollars through the state department to the Turkish ambassador to support military hospital needs in Turkey.
W J Edwards purchases the $1200 stock once owned by Miss Lavinia Kittrell at 414 Bank Street and plans a full hat clearance by January 1. Mrs Bo Dodson, formerly of the Fashion, will manage the store.
Rear Admiral Fiske told the House that the United States has only one ship equipped to lay submarine mines. He urged more mine layers than Germany due to the longer coastline. Representative Butler objected to discussing perceived weaknesses in public.
The W P Russell residence on Johnson Street was nearly ruined by a late night fire. Discovered by neighbor DB Malone while returning from a movie, firefighters battled flames for nearly three hours with Decatur's help. Losses are estimated at 2500 for the house and 1200 for furniture with limited insurance coverage.
Local promoter Chandler announces a youth contest today aimed at Decatur boys. Read the notice in this issue for details on entry, rules, and prizes and how to participate.
London reports the admiralty halted all shipping on the 80 miles of sea between Newcastle upon Tyne and Flamborough Head due to mines dropped by the retreating German fleet after bombarding British coast towns.
Dec 17 report from Scarborough and South Shields says the British steamer Princess Olga struck a mine six miles off Scarborough and sank with 18 crew aboard all saved. Ell erwater also sunk by a mine off Flamborough Beacon at midnight with six men lost and twelve survivors. another vessel reportedly gone to the bottom.
The stockholders meeting of the North Alabama Traction Company scheduled for today has been postponed to Tuesday morning. Birmingham investors are expected to send a strong representation to attend the re slated meeting where pressing company business will be addressed.
Reuben N. McBroom a wealthy shoe man was shot at his Mobile home by his wife during preparations for a separation. Police detained Mrs McBroom as investigations continue. McBroom formerly lived in Nashville and Terra Haute.
The missing launch Calliope with J. H. Blake and party was sighted off the coast near Hermosilla California this morning and rescued. Miss Blake was delirious and Miss Ruth Smith unconscious after the vessel was driven to sea by a stiff gale before the wind shifted.
D. F. Green designated by the Alabama Belgian Relief fund committee urges Decatur residents to donate today or tomorrow and have pledged amounts left at the Tennessee Valley Bank. Officials describe Belgian suffering as appalling amid wartime destruction, prompting expectations of strong Alabama support.
Naco Arizona dispatch reports Gen Bliss demanded Mexican firing cease under threat of U.S. action. Senor Ramirez delivered the warning to Gen Maytorena at Naco Sonora as Gen Hill Carranza troops opened machine gun fire on Maytorena trenches. Maytorena did not return fire.
Decatur mayor and Aldermen weigh whether Hitt Lumber Co may terminate city offices lease. City Attorney says old administration acted as city agents. new officials lack authority. Council to await City Attorney advice before action. Also reassesses several mislisted lots and transfers a corner lot assessment to Olshine Bros. Furnace grates at city hall reported burned out.
City officials met to approve transferring cages from the old city jail to the City Hall building and to hire J W Frahn for the work. The rear room will become the jail, the old jail renovated and rented, with the front office rearranged. The plan aims for a sanitary, modern jail with an honor system and disinfected walls. The project may take weeks to complete.
President P. G. Shook of the Chamber of Commerce will help Com. George Ward name a committee of 100 citizens to propose ways and means to solve Birmingham's growing city treasury deficit. The panel's duty is to craft strategies to lift the city from its financial shortfall.
Fragmentary OCR indicates the council adjourned after a bid request was discussed. Mayor Nelson signaled a coming call to action with several matters of importance expected to receive consideration in the following weeks.
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