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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1913
Page
1
The New Decatur City Council adjourned session discussed changing paving material for North Alabama Traction Co tracks. The Traction Ordinance was introduced and passed with possible changes, and the council debated Gordon Drive closure and Seventh Street extensions.
Just before adjournment of the New Mecatur Council last night a box of cigars was presented by Ned Stacy. A motion to thank Mr. Stacy was made but he said he did not smoke, so another member spoke and the motion passed amid enthusiastic ayes.
Florence crowds saw the Mona Lisa as it traveled to Paris after a long day of viewing at the Uffizi. The painting was moved under guard to Rome then shown at the Farnese place before its return to France.
A sentimental song titled Once Haa a Sweetheart Dear with words by Joseph T. Brayn of Croton has been placed on the market and is drawing favorable reception. It is his first publication and suggests more works to come.
The Delite orchestra attracts favorable comment for its refined music. Notable is the trio with Prof Varnell on violin, Wheatley Davis on piano, and Adlai Spain on drums, delivering high quality performances at the popular venue.
An open letter to President Porras calls for banishing detractors and dismissing all Colombians in government. It urges a police corps of only Panamenos and notes roughly one third of teachers are Colombian. Reports mention plans for another anti-Columbian event and past unrest during last Thursday night.
A call to unity urging support for a bridge spanning the Tennessee River. Emphasizes the project as key to regional development and prosperity, with a goal to complete by the end of 1914 and to rally public resolutions and actions in its favor.
Lexington mayor J E Cassidy urged creating a self supporting drunkards hospital with a 500 acre farm and guards to house habitual drinkers for one year terms with possible two year renewals. Police Chief Reagan endorsed fencing and guards around a reform school as a parallel idea.
Two alleged violators of the prohibition laws were caught at the Union passenger station last night by Policemen Haas and Baas. Two suitcases of liquor were reported seized. The report mentions a Christmas celebration plan but the text is incomplete.
Postmaster McMillan receives orders effective January 1 1914 updating weight limits and postage for fourth class mail to Alaska and other zones. A table of rates accompanies the orders and post offices are urged to publicize the change, promote parcel post benefits, and stress proper packing and handling to ensure delivery in good condition.
One of the most enthusiastic meetings of the Deodtu Chamber of Commerce convened at city hall with about fifty business leaders. Officers for the new year were elected, headed by S. Broadus as President, W. Garnett as Vice President, Foster Pointer as 2nd Vice President, and a slate of directors including F. R. Benson J. S. Patterson T. M. Jones D. D McGhee T. E. Pride Wilbur Bailey J Brock and Geo Nelson.
Nathan West was arrested in Hart County on a grand jury indictment for vagrancy and jailed in the county facility.
Marriage license notices list P. Cook and Miss Mary Weinman of Somerville and John B. Allison of Somerville wed to Nancy Blemg of Hartselle.
The post office notes that parcel post maps and guides provided to postmasters and the public remain helpful even as new rates take effect. A. M. Dockery, Third Assistant Postmaster General, emphasizes continued usefulness of these navigation aids.
The Fourth Class mail rules raise parcel weight limits on delivery within main zones from 20 to 50 pounds and from 11 to 20 pounds for other zones. Postage rates on parcels over 4 ounces vary by zone with charges from six to nine cents for the first pound and up to eight cents for each additional pound or fraction. All conflicting regulations are rescinded by Postmaster General A. B. Burleson.
In Calumet on December 27 survivors of the Italian Hall tragedy refuse all non union relief funds. Of 26900 collected, families declined help, trusting the Western Federation of Miners to provide for them. A rumor linked to the Citizens Alliance prompted skepticism, but Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Lucas stated the assailants bore no union insignia.
The employees will be guests of Messrs Cagle and Lipscomb at 8 o clock tomorrow evening. The event, held at Hotel Lyons, serves as a Christmas recognition and appreciation. May you all have a fine time.
Memphis officials announce a new Moonlight school program to improve adult literacy in Shelby county. Miss Ma bel Williams says four county schools will host the effort with teachers eager to start after the holidays. The aim is to boost adult reading skills and encourage parental involvement in children's schooling.
Saturday night program at the Masonic theatre delays curtain to 9 o clock due to business crowd. The show The Little Millionaire is featured and management hopes for strong attendance from local business people.
SpringfieldMass December 27 Champ Clark spoke to 3000 4000 listeners at the municipal auditorium Sunday afternoon on The Bible from a Literary Standpoint. He called the Bible a model of perspicacity and beauty for writers and named John Quincy Adams Thomas Jefferson and James A Garfield as the three leading presidents in literary terms with Theodore Roosevelt possibly joining them.
All Decatur Daily staff including carrier boys and mechanics will attend the performance of The Little Millionaire at the Masonic Theatre as guests of the editor and general manager. They will sit in the first two rows as a Christmas gift and token of appreciation for faithful service and loyalty.
Fresno California witnesses Lincoln Beachey fly a mile in 42 25 seconds near the ground dodging poles trees wires and fences. He guided the machine with hands off and performed multiple loops then ascended sharply to under 400 feet in view of spectators.
Marion Thomas meat market on West Vine Street was raided. Sheriff McCulloch and deputies seized six of eight pints of whisky and two part jugs of wine.
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