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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1912
Page
1
Merchants report the holiday shopping season in Decatur is the heaviest in years with large crowds filling stores daily. The strong trade is credited to quality merchandise and low prices, and expectations point to tomorrow bringing the peak surge as belated shoppers rush to complete Christmas purchases.
Midville Georgia reports another meningitis death raising two week toll to twelve with six serious cases under treatment. A rush of residents leaving town continues as Burke County authorities coordinate with state health officials sending a special physician to stamp out the outbreak.
Four Morgan county delegations in Birmingham interviewed Henry J. Willingham state education head about the Morgan County superintendent vacancy after P A Oden died. Willingham will name a successor within a week, requiring a signed time‑commitment to rural schools and public promise disclosures. The job drew 12 applicants and Willingham heard recommendations at the Hotel Hiliman.
Police on the South and West Sides search for Gertie Frisbie the alleged “mysterious blonde” tied to the Logue murder. They target a criminal ex-sweetheart of the woman and a possible diamond motive while releasing five suspects from a Clifton Avenue arrest.
Birmingham December 23 The teachers of the state will have money to enjoy the Christmas holidays. It was thought the next pay day would be January first Saturday but Henry J Willingham state superintendent of education arranged for checks to be mailed by Monday night. He said he mailed to teachers in every county except three Jefferson Montgomery and Mobile where county treasurers provided the funds.
Chicago reports Lake Geneva summer residents vow to oust boxer Jack Johnson after learning he bought Judson Sherman's lakefront house near Chicago. Village leaders and prominent citizens threaten drastic measures and tar and feather remarks, while investors speculate on motive and resale value.
New York December 23 Allen Ryan eldest son of financier Thomas Fortune Ryan lies seriously ill at the General Memorial Hospital physicians report his condition is grave and recovery remains uncertain.
Governor Wilson spent the day serving on the board of pardons as it reviewed seventy cases. The meet was convened to free pardoned convicts in time for Christmas.
Ensign Henderson and spouse lead local Salvation Army efforts to collect donations for Christmas baskets and plan a New Year’s Eve tree at Oak Street hall. Baskets with 13 provisions will be given to Decatur’s needy families tomorrow.
Pittsburg December 23 Mrs Bertha Richards declares no inducement will move her to settle the case between Lulu Glaser and Thomas Richards wife of a church singer. Richards insists on open court and says she will prove the actress ruined her marriage and will punish her at desertion court next Friday.
Court business halts for the holiday season as all courts recess until after the holidays. A brief Law and Equity Court session was held to hear the equity docket, then adjourned. Probate Judge’s office remains open portionally to issue marriage licenses. Other offices will have limited hours.
United Press from London reports the Balkan Turkish peace conference resumed and acknowledged a crisis over Turkish insistence on re provisioning Adrianople. A concession from either side is seen as necessary to avert renewed war, with the meeting adjourning after about ninety minutes without action.
Rev. Keener N. Matthews delivered a Sunday afternoon YMCA address on five kinds of fame in world history. He named Roman warrior Homer, Michael Angelo, Columbus, Watt, and Carnegie and Morgan, then urged a fifth form of fame defined by scriptural manhood and usefulness in society. Dr. Woodward of Central Baptist to speak next Sunday with music, as Captain W. H. Brook and his daughters contributed to yesterday's program.
The Home Steam Laundry has installed a collar ironing machine described as a boon to wearers and a saver of fabric. It promises even front edges, no neck friction, and easy collar placement, part of ongoing improvements to improve patron service.
Baron Charles Hardinge viceroy of India was likely seriously wounded when a bomb exploded from a house top during the royal procession in Delhi. His attendant was killed, Lady Hardinge unharmed, and the assassin escaped. The attack followed controversy over moving the capital from Calcutta to Delhi.
London dispatch reports militant suffragettes flooding mail boxes with wax and colored fluids all day, obliterating addresses and overwhelming police capacity to protect London mail.
Felipe Valdez, a farmer near Elmendorf, Tex, was accidentally killed when his five year old son crawled between his father's legs and touched the trigger of a gun Valdez held. The lower part of his face was blown off and he died shortly after.
Attorneys Daniel V. Howell Clifford Langsdale A S Fishback and N Hading concluded six hours of defense in dynamite conspiracy cases. The defense closing was delivered by Senator Kern followed by District Attorney Miller who will present fifteen hours for the government.
Reports from Morales Poblo indicate an alarming renewal of rebel activities in Durango and Zacatecas where revolutionists grow bolder daily. President Madero warns army officers not to participate in politics.
United Press reports a federal grand jury indicted C. S. Miller of the New Haven and Hartford, E. J. Chambérlain of the Grand Trunk Line, and Alfred W. Ebers, Grand Trunk chairman, charging criminal restraints. Alleged traffic agreement between roads violates the Sherman antitrust law.
A Hakodale dispatch reports 200 miners killed in a mine blast with only three survivors. The disaster devastates the workforce and prompts rescue and inquiry efforts.
General Domingo Dias, pivotal in Panama’s acquisition by the United States, died in New York last Thursday after a bout with double pneumonia. His body lay unrecognized until today while en route to Panama from Paris via Hôtel Endicott.
J Frank Hickey, who confessed to killing Joe Josephs and other boys, was sentenced in Buffalo to not less than twenty years and possibly more than his natural life. Justice Brown ordered immediate transfer to Auburn state prison.
Washington December 23 The capital receives an unusual request from an Ohio woman whose name remains confidential The letter asks the United States to repair a torn two inch wide strip from the end of a one dollar bill The Secretary notes many correspondence and refers this to the Banking and Currency Committee but cannot fully endorse the suggestion
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