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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1914
Page
1
Berlin dispatch reports German forces capture Skierniewice an important Polish industrial center 80 miles from Lody as Russians lose direct reinforcement routes to Petrocow region impacting supply and defense.
Russian forces report a significant engagement with Turkish troops in the Caucasus region proceeding in a favorable direction for the Russian side. The dispatch from Petrograd notes a substantial Turkish body engaged and pursuit likely to continue.
Montevedio December 21 2109 officers and men were killed as four German cruisers were destroyed off Falkland Islands. Details from officers of the Invincible arriving with Vice Admiral Sturdee confirm only 130 sailors survived from the ships Scharnhorst Gneissenau Leipzig and Nurnberg ere.
Rotterdam reports Anglo French troops near Roulers with expected advances. An attack by the Allies on the German right wing is said to be developing as German forces are reported to fall back to a secondary defense line.
Prince Von Buelow, newly appointed German ambassador to Italy, visited the foreign office in Rome and was warmly received. He is highly regarded by Italian officials and is believed to be best positioned to prevent Italy from siding with the Allies.
Paris reports a 100 day battle involving French British and Allied forces. Artillery within range of Bowlers West Flanders shells the city as allies strive to bring long range guns to Courtrai. Ground swamp hampers advance while overall breakout remains elusive. The siege like struggle spans 300 miles with progress limited and no German army retreat achieved.
Petrograd dispatch reports great German guns pounding west of Warsaw to break Russian lines and reach the Polish capital. The city hears the bombardment though officials say the advance is checked for now. Warsaw residents suffer as the battle rages nearby. German aviators have attacked the area three times.
Col C. Harris, congressman from Alabama’s Eighth District, arrives from Washington for holidays in Decatur. He plans to return to vote on the constitutional amendment for national prohibition in the House, with Congress recessing Dec 23–29 and term ending March 4, 1915. He says he expects the measure to reach a vote tomorrow.
Vienna reports a fierce clash near Lupkow Pass as Austrian relief forces move toward Przemysl encounter two Russian corps at the Galician end. The battle has continued for three days with heavy fighting in the Carpathian passes.
The Hague report from December 21 cites Berlin casualty lists showing German losses in the eastern and western theaters at 800000 killed wounded or missing. The German public awaits details of a purported victory by Field Marshal von Hindenburg in Poland amid Russian denial of a major defeat.
Cincinnati crowd mourns Eugene Zimmerman former president of the Cincinnati Hamilton & Daytona railroad after a sudden hemorrhage at his club. Funeral delayed awaiting word from his child the Duchess of Manchester in London. Zimmerman had been studying railroad records ahead of testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission on the sale to J P Morgan & Co. Born in Vicksburg Mississippi he served in the Union Army.
The L. and N. Railroad spends thousands to modernize the local forge shops. New furnaces and boilers will boost steam power with a new smokestack, nearing completion and to start after year’s first. A five percent freight rate rise is expected to help profits and staff.
In Anniston a shooting affray during a disturbance in a segregated district fatally wounded Policeman J. D. Holland and seriously wounded T. B. Evans. Companions W. H. Bardon and Major Grey are jailed. Evans claims Washington, D. C. residency amid uncertain identities and possible Nashville revenue officers.
Dr. F. Green of the Belgian Relief Committee sent 28.25 dollars to the Birmingham committee for Belgium relief. Earlier eight dollars and twenty five cents were collected in Decatur churches, with twenty dollars already given to Mr Green.
Special to the Decatur Daily from Montgomery reports the Fourth Infantry will be inspected in New Decatur Alabama on Tuesday February 23 1916 under an official plan for Alabama State Guard inspections. Ca PB Screws will lead the infantry inspections beginning January 14.
German and English services alternated at the Lutheran Church at Sherman street and Gordon Drive. Rev. J. H. Heizerman preached on Christ's Mission and Identity with the text Behold the Lamb of God. He spoke on justification by faith and the need for Christ's identification, noting the Jews' rejection of Jesus and the long consequences of that choice.
The Decatur post office sees a holiday surge with the parcel post system, as postmaster W. E. Crawford launches three parcel wagons and adds a wrapping desk and extra staff. The New Decatur office reports record business with plans for another wagon tomorrow to speed deliveries.
Under a new federal militia pay bill effective January 2 militiamen in Alabama attending drills will be paid 50 cents per day. Enlisted men receive 50 cents per drill with a 48 hour yearly minimum. officers earn more by rank. Captain Roy Horton notes data are forthcoming and the bill is expected to boost attendance statewide.
The U S Supreme Court ruled that Harry K Thaw must be extradited from New Hampshire to face return proceedings started by New York authorities. The decision ends habeas corpus challenges and allows immediate delivery, with the mandate effective in 60 days. New York courts may try him for conspiring to escape from Mattewan or place him in the asylum.
Daily reports show 13 977 189 bales ginned by December 13 as part of 1914 growth, compared with 12 927 428 bales the previous year.
Captain Worley a local diver with net and tank work experience planned a jump from the Tennessee River bridge. The crowd gathered yesterday afternoon but the attempt was halted as the railroad company refused permission to use the bridge. Worley may build a ladder and dive from the bridge if access is denied to secure photographs for a lithograph company for the 1915 season. the contracting company is aiding the project.
A blaze damaged a barn owned by L. B. Wyatt behind the Buchheit Bottling Works, with four bales of cotton, two buggies, and feed stuff burned. The Buchheit Plant was saved by New Decatur volunteers, and Wyatt had no insurance. A jail keeper observed a negro boy near the scene, suggesting possible incendiary origin.
A man described by George A. Buchheit as a thief entered the Buchheit Bottling Works on a Saturday night and removed a half dorm sash, prompting a police inquiry.
A Mooresville merchandise store was robbed Saturday night of about eight dollars in cash and a bag of rare old coins. The safe was opened with a pick shovel and sledge hammer. Entry details remain a mystery and no decisive clues were found. Frank Richardson, son-in-law of the owner, discovered the robbery early Sunday.
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