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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1913
Page
1
On the eve of 1914 the Decatur community reflects on a year of growth and progress. New hotels and buildings rise, streets pave, shops prosper, and daily life improves as mills run full. A toast ends the year, praising Decatur as the Best Twins on Earth.
In Calumet Michigan the coroner's inquest into seventy two deaths was postponed as C N Hilton Western Federation of Miners chief counsel sought to summon witnesses who could identify the man who cried Fire in a crowded hall. Witnesses described a Citizen's Alliance button on the suspect while others said the cry came from inside the hall. Mine managers warned over the Union foes insignia claim and John B Densmore of labor department was expected to visit the strike district.
Washington residents deplore President Wilsons cancellation of the New Year reception at the White House. The event, dating to the founding of the capital, drew cabinet members, diplomats, judiciary, congress, officers, bureau heads, and longtime District residents. the line to meet the president began before noon and stretched for hours.
Warrants for January pensions are in the office of Probate Judge W. EB. Skeggs and ready for distribution. This news brings good New Year’s cheer for the Confederate veterans.
The Decaturs Daily welcomes 1914 with thanks to God for past joys and privileges. It notes the year 1918 ends at midnight, reflects on spiritual and commercial progress, and promises loyal service to readers in the Twin Cities while seeking the best interests of local citizenship.
The L N Railroad company paid its taxes for the year with a $21,341 check to Tax Collector Robertson. The payment will be turned over to County Treasurer Ryan, about $100,000 to cover warrants and leave a small balance. The tax office was crowded with payers all day.
Geo M Cohan presents Broadway Jones at the Masonic Theatre January 8 to 9 as a standout success of the season. Critics hail it as a ripping, cheerful, gem of a farce with real life love and laughter in clean, lively scenes. The cast features Thomas V. Emory, Curtis Benton, George B. Miller, Maurice Michas, Willard, and Missie Morrissey.
Oklahoma cotton planters lost several hundred thousand dollars last season due to improper grading, with $20,000 from a single grade cited. Government samplers are surveying the cotton belt to determine how grading errors affect value, stock of samples reaches 20 000 to 25 000, as Charles Brand leads marketing efforts to improve data and pricing.
Washington talks hinge on a brief filed with the United States Supreme Court to decide if Samuel Gompers, AFL president, must face further contempt proceedings. The issue arises from a district court injunction against boycotts of Burks Store and Range Co. The Court of Appeals cut penalties from a year to thirty days and reduced jail terms for A. Mitchell and Frank Morison to 500 dollars each. Labor leaders contend contempt of court is a crime limited to three years.
Due licenses for privilege and corporate privileges must be filed with the probate judge to avoid penalties. The notice urges timely payment and renewal to save costs and maintain compliance.
In Columbia Tennessee the Phoenix National Bank hosted a banquet at Bethel House to honor Col Joseph L Hutton retiring president and new state banks superintendent. Governor Ben Hooper, Mrs Hooper and other officials attended with about 150 guests.
In Pineville Nevada December 31 militia and deputies pressed to capture Happy Jack Hendrickson and clan stalled as Tom Hendrickson father of the outlaw visited the mine denying any clan members inside. Authorities consider sulfur fumigation and possible invasion if peaceful methods fail. Guards count seventy five with plans to move in only after all peaceful options are exhausted.
Montgomery Dec 31 Judge Armistead Brown ruled that Governor O Neal staff members were not on official military duty in Washington and their expenses should not be paid from state funds. Colonel Betty was found personally liable for 82.15. The case, one of many against staff, may be appealed to the state supreme court. The total suits against staff total about 700. Colonel Betty, Montgomery resident and newspaper correspondent, was appointed to the governor s staff a year ago.
The pirate yarns return as Captain Kidd, a three reel headliner, is mashed up on the screen at the Masonic Theatre tonight. The film is billed as one of the best of its kind released in months.
John Albert Fish a New York civil engineer and Boer War veteran faces arson charges in federal court for the destruction of the Santa a yacht off Edgartown on October 25 1910. He posted $10 000 bail after arrest in New York and claims the blaze started from a cigarette butt or a stove waking him to the flames. He and two lady guests cousins and four crew members escaped in night clothes aboard a small boat. Fish has engineering work in South Africa and served as a captain in the Imperial Horse during the Boer War.
Nellie Williams' residence near the river front was raided by Deputy Sheriff Leonard McCulloch yesterday. He seized 348 half pints of liquor and arrested the woman on charges of violating prohibition laws.
A letter received by Samuel Spielberger from Ruby Hale, a Decatur native now in the Panama Canal Zone, says Mr Hale is doing well in the canal country and will return soon to visit friends.
All picture houses in town will open tomorrow New Year’s Day. The Masonic theater also offers a matinee. Programs booked for the holidays are unusually good and crowds are expected to attend.
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