27 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1912
Page
1
A Falkville based lumber firm, Hitt Lumber Company, plans relocation to Decatur bringing about 100 new workers. The move follows purchase of 18 acres of river frontage and will expand from rough lumber to finished flooring and celling products. BE Allison arranged the real estate deal with details not disclosed.
Capt. F. J. Troup, county tax assessor, reports about 6,000 people have submitted assessments for their land. About 1,000 remain before May 1, with a May 3 deadline after which a ten percent levy may be added by the assessor. Rural citizens are more prompt in assessing than residents of Decatur, two thirds of delinquents coming from there.
A wireless message from Southampton Massachusetts reports the giant Olympic broke a propeller blade after striking a submerged wreck. Initial word said severe damage, but later advise indicates she can reach port without help. The ship, among the largest ocean liners, typically carries about 1,000 passengers and is several hundred miles offshore.
Ensign Norris of the Salvation Army reports large crowds heard Commander Eva Booth in Birmingham and plans to secure a permanent home in Decatur. Captain Ayres, now in Meridian, helped raise subscriptions to buy the current building, which Norris hopes to purchase as a suitable quarters for the organization.
Fire started in a vacant Sherman street house owned by W. J. Henderson causing about 200 dollars in damage. Investigators suspect papers placed in a fireplace by paperhangers ignited the blaze.
A Kentucky Supreme Court decision involving Morgan County, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and the Western Union Telegraph Co. may affect rights of way and telegraph lines along railways. If upheld, the ruling could influence Kentucky counties from Louisville to the Tennessee line and potentially impact similar disputes in Alabama.
The first issue of the Decaturs Daily drew warm praise from many readers. Citizens and local officials lauded its printing, editorials, and news coverage as the paper began its life in the community. Leaders including Judge John C. Byster and Sheriff McCulloch expressed confidence in its future and subscribers pledged support.
Reports from Tex and El Paso describe a deadly flare at Sierra Blanca as 27 cowboys attempted a relief mission for Nelson Morris ranchers. Rebels besieged the Morris ranchos, with 3 killed and Americans planning further incursions as Villa's 800 forces approach.
A theft at Frank Nelson Jr s home on Iroquois Street South Highlands left about 4000 in jewels missing A solitaire ring valued at 1000 a three cluster ring at 650 and a ivory portrait of Mr Nelson s daughter were reported among the stolen items Police investigators under Chief Bodeker were assigned to the case with Mrs Nelson unaware of the loss until morning.
The Decaturs consider forming a local stock company to buy the Morgan County Telephone plant or to recruit residents to install phones at home. Enthusiasm grows for a mass meeting in the next few days to chart steps toward action with many residents pledging stock and support.
The New Decatur city council will hold its regular session tonight at 8 o clock. The meeting will address final assessments for laying sewer mains in South Decatur with details to be announced.
A note indicates several other minor matters will be considered at this session, with no further details provided.
Fair conditions prevail this night with frost expected as temperatures rise tomorrow. Winds light and skies clear, with a gradual warming trend forecast across the region into the morning hours.
United States authorities order a thorough federal probe into Standard Oil and its Waters-Pierce subsidiary after a suit alleges the firm controls directorates to evade the Supreme Court dissolution. The investigation seeks ties of recent directors and other individuals to Standard Oil.
Adjutant General Joseph B. Scully and Lieut Albert Goodwyn arrived in Decatur from Florence to inspect Company E. Tonight at 8 o clock they will conduct the annual inspection under Major R. C. Horton. The local unit has been working hard this past month to prepare and is expected to present a creditable appearance.
Sergeant Bert Moore of the 22nd Infantry detailed by the War Department arrived in New Decatur last night and drilled Company B. He praised their appearance and attention and will remain all week teaching new War Department tactics to officers and members.
Washington Feb 27 An attempt to have the Lawrence Massachusetts strike matter considered by the House was sidetracked by other business. The development followed a brief inquiry into labor tensions and legislative attention to strikes across the Northeast.
February 29 marks the end of quail hunting in Alabama with Morgan County reporting unusually good hunting. Hunters statewide note a larger harvest this year as the season nears its close.
Los Angeles February 27. De McNary to the charge of bribing the jurors. It is understood that Franklin will be the chief witness against Clarence Darrow. It is reported that Franklin has been promised clemency or immunity.
A House inquiry started today with Representative Berger leading but stalled due to Representative Gillett of Massachusetts objecting. The investigation will proceed in the usual manner later.
The street department works on Moulton Street to clean and improve conditions. Other streets will be visited and brought into good shape.
The Decatur cotton clearing point reports about 114000 bales handled this season with an average price of 9 cents per pound, totaling roughly 6120000 dollars. Cotton shipped from Decatur goes to ports like Havre and Mambur, supporting global trade.
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