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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1928
Page
1
Report reveals a peace victory outcome with both nations agreeing to seek mediation from the Pan American Conference. The move signals acceptance of good offices and aims to ease tensions amid doubts about U S participation and the Monroe Doctrine.
In Drakesboro Kentucky six men remained entombed for over 14 hours in Black Diamond Coal Mine No 2 as eight rescue crews worked frantically to reach them. initial report says they were entombed at 7:30 and fate unknown pending rescue.
R H Sheppard the Indian axe killer faced execution in the electric chair at Milledgeville Ga with a last plea for clemency denied He asked that a trial witness Davie Braswell serving a misdemeanor sentence be forced to watch the death in the cell Warden W J Burke said she could witness if she desires Sheppard argued the witness would recant lies from the trial and sought her presence at the end of his career
Mr and Mrs Frank Westmore of Athens were injured Sunday in a dance hall incident. They were receiving treatment at Benevolent Hospital and are scheduled for further care to address their wounds.
Louisville and Nashville officials discussed plans to close Grant Street station with local citizens. J A Morrison said service would be merged with both the Louisville and Nashville and Southern railways, with action expected after year’s start to grant discontinuance.
Extensive repair work is underway on the building at the corner of Moulton street west and Second avenue to house the R. E. Chandler retail business. The firm previously occupied the site before moving to its current location at Moulton street east and Second avenue.
About 25 inmates are held in the Morgan county jail awaiting trial. All prisoners are held by the county with no city prisoners in the jail, and bondsmen must appear to resolve the status of those in custody. The sheriff’s office reports an unusually quiet period.
Eight year old Jane McKinney in Huntsville hospital in critical condition after a Sunday Bee Line highway automobile collision that killed her twin sister. Nan Malone and George Meinney were slowly recovering from their injuries.
The Kiwanis club will gather at 6:18 o'clock Thursday evening at the M. A. meeting place.
A home fire last night near midnight forced the Turner family to flee as flames nearly brought the house down. J. A. Turner owned the house which reportedly had fire insurance, while the Looney loss was not covered.
Albert W. Gosline of Decatur route 3 died yesterday at 4 50 p m aged 45. He is survived by his wife and two daughters Christine and Ruth. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o clock at Basham's Chapel by Rev G C Grimes with interment in the Chapel cemetery.
Supporters of Birmingham Southern lean on Coy Summerford of Falkville as practice opens. He is hailed as one of the school's best prospects in years and expected to make a strong impact this season.
In Wink Tex thirty resorts were closed and many residents and visitors held for questioning after a major crackdown on lawlessness last night. A transient named Burcham, who was missing for two days, was found unable to speak coherently due to hysteria and exhaustion.
Sparkman of Oak Ridge reports the last remnant of his 1928 cotton crop harvested in the Oak Ridge area. He says farmers are through with picking and ready to celebrate the Christmas season.
The Tennessee River gauge registered a rise this morning to 3.8 feet signaling potential concern for nearby communities as flood stage concerns grow. Weather officials warned residents to monitor levels and heed local advisories.
Defense asks judge to free Fred Petitti as the trial enters its second day. A jury investigates Scully's death after assailants rushed an Italian clubroom and beat companions. A boy named Billy testifies of kidnapping for 13 days culminating near Joliet. Father and uncle recount release negotiations with Petitti.
Stockholders of the Dixie Furniture Manufacturing Company are called to meet in regular annual session on Wednesday January 16 at four o'clock to conduct company business and review finances.
A 1899 license schedule for New Decatur reveals large differences from today. It lists liquor dealers taxed at $200 per firm, saloons at $400 annually, wholesale malt liquor dealers at $50, and street car related fees. government scrip buyers taxed $10 yearly. ordinary merchants on a sliding stock value. lightning rod agents $25 to operate within town limits.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the local church for FON president of Cooper-Wells & Co. Interment will be in Joseph Cemetery. The deceased was a noted hosiery manufacturer, influential in textile development in the South, with test mills in Decatur and two permanent local mills for seamless and full-fashioned hose.
Funeral services were held at 10 o clock at Central Methodist church for E S Johnson a 90 year old Decatur resident and longtime member of the church Rev John R Turner led the service with a large attendance paying tribute to a pioneer local figure.
The final court of honor for this year convened last night at Westminster Presbyterian church. Fifty six merit badges were awarded as part of the ceremony. The next court will be convened in January.
Readers submit letters praising Mrs E M Guyton and Mrs W A Pryor for long service to Decatur Alabama community. Nomination cites hospital aid, PTA support, and homemaking leadership in forming a lasting tribute.
Report notes slight improvement while stressing continued anxiety. Overall outlook described as favorable but uncertain, with progress described as necessary before full confidence in outcome. Details are fragmented and names not clearly identifiable.
Shackelford III W E, assistant cashier of the City National Bank, is confined to his home suffering an attack of influenza.
The report shows a high of 43 and a low of 26 degrees recorded within the last 24 hours. Data reflects daytime heating and overnight cooling across the observed period.
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