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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1913
Page
1
A gemi hurricane swept from Cape Hatteras to northern Maine causing two deaths and many injuries. Winds hit 90 mph, unroofed homes, damaged vessels, shattered plate glass, and widespread utility and property losses.
William Rockefeller will appear January 13 before the Pujo Committee in Washington after his counsel John A. Garver accepted service of the subpoena. The committee, via Senator Untermyer, announced the arrangement and said Rockefeller’s whereabouts were not disclosed. Sergeant-at-Arms Riddell had sought to deliver the summons at Rockefeller’s residence but was told he was not there and was instructed to stop efforts.
A lively critique praises Miss Anglin in a Fort Worth performance describing her as delivering delicious frosting of wit and charm. The piece notes graceful verse, light satire, and the bittersweet curtain, highlighting the theatrics of aging, love, and family dynamics in an audience winning showcase.
Postmaster Warner of the New Decatur post office issues parcels post rules effective January 1 1913. Requirements include prepaid fourth class postage with parcels post stamps, sender from line, proper packing, maximum length plus girth of 72 inches, insurance up to 50 dollars, and rates of one cent per ounce for four ounces or less with pound rates for heavier parcels.
The Star Theatre presents Zigomar vs Nick Carter today and tomorrow with Prof Russell Van Dyke and Wheatley Davis in the cast. Miss Hart performs her silver chime bells as a free outdoor attraction before showtime.
Four bandits smashed a Clark Street jewelers window and escaped with a tray of diamonds after a running gun battle with police. A fashionably dressed woman aided in the escape by feigning a collapse. officers pursued the stolen car through West Side streets, with one detective injured, none struck by bullets.
A nationwide drive launched to raise 1,072,000 for the bonds of two convicted dynamiters. The fund is to be collected from local iron workers unions with early large contributions already reported. Labor leaders predict they will have the required money to post bond.
Gov Colquit announces R M Shee editor of the Houston Post to replace Senator Joseph W Bailey who resigned. Legislature may fight confirmation. Johnson leads anti prohibition democrats.
J Watson aged 35 died last night at his home seven miles west of New Decatur after a hemorrhage. Funeral tomorrow morning at Basham's Chapel on the Danville road. He had been in ill health for two years, and yesterday was in his usual health. He is survived by a wife and an infant child.
New York Jan. 4 The rocking chair politicians who helped fix Wilson's cabinet are lining up picks for ambassadorships. Candidates named include William Church Osborn for England, ex Governor Francis for Missouri, Frederick C. Penfield for Berlin, Alden White for Rome, and Charles P. Crane for Russia. Wilson reportedly has about 500 applicants per post.
Tulsa reports a $1,000 reward for the capture dead or alive of the man who assaulted and murdered 9 year old Ella Brown at Keiffer Oklahoma. The notice warns of possible lynching if the guilty party is caught.
President Taft and cabinet members attended the funeral for Whitelaw Reid at the Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York. Mrs Reid attended with tickets. Dean Grosevenore presided assisted by Bishop Boyd Cannon. The Episcopal service was used.
C. C. Flippen of the L and N shops was injured yesterday morning when a heavy weight dropped on his foot. He was taken to his home on Second Avenue for treatment and is expected to recover with no serious effects anticipated.
Former President of the Council L Cook is reported seriously ill at his East Town home after a congestive chill. Relatives and children have been summoned. Cook, aged resident of Decaturs, served two terms as alderman and recently became Council President before resigning.
T. H. Alexander returned Friday from Atlanta where he attended the Grand Chapter convention of Sigma Nu. He now leads the Vanderbilt University fraternity alumni group.
Madrid reports a royal decree ending years of child trafficking from border provinces. Pablo Iglesias cites dozens of cases of boys and girls aged 10 to 15 forced into labor in France. Sales yield $20 to $40 with deductions. authorities vow strict action and repatriation for children abroad.
Ft Leavenworth Jan 4 The 32 convicted dynamiters were informed this morning of the action of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals There were few comments on bail privilege An unidentified prisoner said it won t matter you won t get out Warden McLaughrey ordered no visitors telegrams or letters allowed under orders of A G Wickersham
A blaze at the Holland Blow Stave Company kilns near Holland involved the New Decatur and Decatur fire departments about 3 40 pm. A strong wind kept the flames from spreading to adjacent buildings, and Mayor Wolcott aided in the response. Damage is expected to be heavy.
A Nurnberg cafe owner facing bankruptcy created a fake matrimonial ad scheme. He posted two ads seeking a wife and husband, drew many replies, arranged meetings at his cafe, and saw business surge until police exposed the fraud and arrested him.
A Chesapeake Bay collision near Tangier Island during a gale sinks the steamer Julia Luckenbach. Twenty three crewmen are reported drowned, six rescued, as Captain Gilbert and wife are among the missing. The Indrakulka ferries rescued sailors to Baltimore.
Following Whitelaw Reid's funeral President Taft and party attended a luncheon of the international peace group. It is planned that the rehabilitation dinner of the publican party will be held with Republican leaders from across the country expected to attend. Date and place to be announced later.
Dr W L Dinsmore and Dr W C Bailey have formed a professional partnership and will practice from the old Dro Dine office in the Seow building on Bank Street. Dr Bailey has moved from his Cartwright building office.
Middling 121-2 Birict middling 125-8 Good middling 323-4. Market steady with no change in tone or pace across grades.
Governor O Neal directs impeachment of Hale county Sheriff William Martin for criminal negligence in delivering carbolic acid to Will Thomas a condemned prisoner who killed himself The action follows a coroner's inquest and parallels a prior Butler county case and will proceed in the supreme court with the attorney general notifying the court and Sheriff Martin to show cause
Alice Gibson testified that five white men attacked her husband Charlie Gibson in his Dallas County home on December 20, beating and mutilating him and burying his body in a hastily dug grave. She sought protection from District Attorney Warren Reese, describing a violent, barbaric crime filled with brutal details.
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