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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
1
Conductor Sewell reports the last counterfeit bill passed on him occurred on street car No. 17 at the Ninth Street Moulton Street terminus. A red faced man with a red mustache allegedly handed the bill and rode off in a cap ride. The conductor was unaware until the trip’s end when fares were checked.
New Orleans police arrested Alfred Yeager and John McDonald on suspicion after they lured Sampson Roger of Atmore to Lafayette Square with promises of friendship and entertainment. They seized ten dollars in fake money and $300 in real cash along with newspaper clippings about fairs. Detectives Dantonio and Piretto led the arrests at St Charles and Poydras streets as Roger relaxed, unaware of the scam.
Henry Mahlin Gunter wed Claudia Gunter and Charlie Cornelius married Nettie Dyer. Clarence Gilliam wed Grace, listed among licenses in the notice showing couples and dates.
Secretary Daniels issues an order turning ships into floating schools. Enlisted men will study for an hour and fifteen minutes daily under officers acting as pedagogues. Courses include correspondence study and special instruction for potential warrant officers and commissioned officers.
Back to Life a society drama in three parts will be the offering at the Masonic Theatre tomorrow matinee and night. An intensely human drama of society life with a superior cast. Outdoor scenes shot on the grounds of a New York multi millionaire. Plot abounds in thrilling moments with action every foot of it.
Government reports show 21 629 bales of cotton ginned in Morgan County prior to December 13 1912. During the same period there were only 16 611 bales ginned in this county an increase of 6 118 bales over last year.
A Christmas Eve reflection celebrates the season’s kindness and peace. The piece recalls Santa, family, and shared joy as the old year ends and Christmas Day approaches. It wishes readers a full and joyful Christmas of 1913 and cherishes memories and goodwill.
In Leeds England sixty prominent professionals volunteered as street sweepers to keep city services running amid a strike by municipal workers over high wage demands. They toiled six hours under police guard, facing stones and metal thrown by strikers, while another group manned gas electric and water works attracting national attention.
The China Hall will award three major prizes tomorrow morning. First prize is a 100 piece dimer set worth $26, second prize a big five dollar item, third prize a $2.50 velocipede. Ticket holders who bought $1 worth since December 8 have numbers in the Decatur Daily’s safe. winners will be announced tomorrow.
Tomorrow is Christmas Day and no Decatur Daily will be issued as the entire force observes the holiday. On Saturday night the Daily management will entertain its employer at the Masonic to view The Little Millionaire with every member of the office force and carrier boys as guests.
Bingham Utah December 24 Sheriff Smith says Ralph Lopez a six man slave who fled into the Utah Apex mine on November 27 is either dead or alive but securely sealed in. Bulkheads at tunnel mouths were added December 14 to trap him. Rumors say he may have escaped after smudges lit December 1 to asphyxiate him while miners claim encounters up to November 30. Lopez began pursuit November 21 after killing a Mexican, then killed the chief of police and two deputy sheriffs by day’s end.
Isiaah Swartz, a Greek man arrested at the Decatur station last night for pistol carrying and disorderly conduct, was searched and found with $490 in coin on his person. He was fined $60.
President Wilson signed the currency act at 6 o clock in the executive office surrounded by Democratic leaders including Vice President and House Speaker Underwood. Senator Owen of the Senate Banking and Currency Committee and Representative Glass led a large delegation as reporters watched the momentous act. The ceremony echoed the tariff passage with an enthusiastic audience.
In Rome on December 24, the Mona Lisa was handed over to French Ambassador M. Barrere by Italian officials at the ministry of instruction. Present were Marquis di Sangutiana, Signor Credaro, M. Besnard, and other dignitaries who signed the transfer. The painting, identified with documents and photos, was placed in a rosewood box and the key handed to the French embassy’s second secretary.
Special to Decatur Daily reports in New York at 1 15 p m on December 24 that a second earthquake may have struck San Francisco but details and damage estimates are not yet available.
Alabama Sunday School Association releases a ten point standard for missionary instruction in the Sunday School. Leon C. Palmer says the chart measures efficiency with ten percent for each point and aims to boost systematic instruction and giving nationwide first among state associations.
Lawrence W. Lee, popular foreman of the L and W paint shops, received a present from the upper shop workers. Despite just over a year in the role he won universal goodwill and wishes for continued fellowship. J. E. Howell, foreman of the lower shop, also received a gift.
Tomorrow the Hotel Lyons will serve from six to eight an elaborate Christmas dinner. The popular hotel is gaining a strong reputation for its menu and the management promises to surpass past endeavors with a feast scarcely equaled in Decatur.
Governor Earl Brewer testified in the Senator Hobbs bribery trial that Hobbs told him he was guilty and pleaded for help. Brewer recounted Hobbs seeking support to avoid trouble, and described Castleman’s claim Hobbs would accept money to influence a county bill. He said he arranged evidence collection and reported to a grand jury, with Hobbs later confessing in Jackson.
Gadsden December 24 James Badger a young white man was arrested Saturday night for selling whiskey. He confessed to Chief Leath. Police had information about liquor sold in the yards of the Alabama Marble Company near the federal building. He received punishment for the transaction.
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