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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
2
Classified masthead lists second class matter, postal details, staff roles, and subscription prices for carrier and mail deliveries. Notices include obituaries and cards of thanks with per line rates, plus guidance to call if papers are late and ad copy deadlines.
In an old Kentucky report, two young boys left alone with a bottle of liquor allegedly settled their dispute with a shotgun. One boy killed the other, while the weapon reportedly was not loaded.
Two American hunters in Canada were shot by Canadian infantrymen prompting state department concern. Both nations ordered inquiries to determine responsibility and prevent further escalation. The fragment hints at retaliatory sentiment and tension between the two countries.
President Wilson faces Senate resistance in confirming nominations for the new federal trade commission. Rumors persist of further delays as many applicants seek the $10,000 annual post. The piece notes patronage as a persistent issue and cites the current chief justice’s appointment as an example of political influence.
The piece argues the constitution framers did not intend Senate veto power over federal appointments. It warns senatorial machines may use patronage to pressure the president. It notes President Wilson’s demonstrated tenacity and predicts he would likely prevail in appointment decisions.
A dialect piece mocks reformers and public debt as a crowd laments river rises and noisy elevated trains. It notes fear of future losses and hints at a Gladium Day, while reserving caution about paying debts and changing town commerce.
A gruesome incident ends with Frank Goodman dead in Memphis after a wreck. Police report letters found on his body reveal a family in need and a note to his Florida address. A card mentions his parents living in New Decatur Alabama as part of the contacting clues.
The article notes the emerging aviation style for female passengers, favoring modest close fitting skirts over trousers while avoiding wind catchers. It mentions Harriet Quimby as a pioneer and references Pearl Palmer as a leading singer in the Viennese comedy Little Boy Blue, with sartorial details tied to the show.
International News Service reports from London on wild Cossack warfare during Galicia invasion. Leaders like Michail Filimonoff master reconnaissance, capture outposts, and even hold a convoy with 25 men. Disguises and self sacrifice mark their tactics as they resist surrender.
Hartung notes the city office has expanded from about three books to ten over five years while serving in New Decatur. A tea concert tonight features Viol Bolo Miss Alice Hatton Vocal Solo Miss Julia Lesser Vocel Solo Mrs. F G Cook Piano Solo Mrs Samuel Spielberger Mandolin Solo B C Lee Whistling Solo Samuel Spielberger Quartette Mrs Roy Horton Miss Blanch Brooks E C Allison N B Peake Miss Bassett accompanist.
Worksmen lay concrete floor in the new city jail in Decatur with occupancy due in a few days. Deputy Sheriff Harvey Wright returns from Hartselle noting quiet conditions and busy merchants. Huddleston’s eye injury from a cracker explosion is improving rapidly.
Reo for rent a modern 6 room cottage with light bath and water on East Church street. Phone W W Callahan Decatur 61. Also five room cottage available see W J Edwards or phone Decatur Nos. 6 or $2. One or more furnished rooms for rent at 224 Jackson St.
The Central Baptist Church announces a Watch Service on Thursday December 31 from 10 30 p m to 12 00 m featuring Doxology Invocation songs readings prayers and two dozen items including readings Led Kindly Light Recessional Thanantopsis and New Year verses Rev A La Wyatt Rev J A Cook Mrs H B Woodward Dot Roberts Miss Martha Weaver and Miss Zu lia Lee Gibson invite all to attend and worship as the old year dies and the New Year is born
The Swedish steamer Irma sank in a gale on Monday near Amsterdam. Fourteen passengers and crew members were drowned in the disaster.
J Everett of Columbia Tennessee known as Rock works on business today selling hardware to local merchants. He remains active in promoting trades and serves a wide circle of friends and customers.
Patrick Poole Bros offers French dry cleaning and tailoring services for holiday attire. Located at 213 Johnson Street the shop invites customers to have Xmas suits prepared now.
In darkness a Cossack slept in a tent, slipped past German sentries, and risked death to retrieve his horse and lance. He fled on the horse but it was killed by an outpost shot. he salvaged the lance and escaped.
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