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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
1
The crest of the flood swamps Wheeling West Virginia marooning more than 8000 families. Streetcar service stops, rail traffic halts, gas supply cut off, extreme cold and heavy property losses feared. Rescue boats work as residents take to upper floors. Ohio National Guard prepared to rush to river region as death toll rises.
Fire Wednesday night swept through Tarpley Shop, a country village five miles from Pulaski, destroying several country stores. Officials believe the loss is largely covered by insurance.
A valve stem on a steam boiler twisted off while opening causing two boilers to be cut off until a new stem was made by the Jervis Foundry Company. Superintendent Beauchamp praised their prompt work saying the city would have had darkness otherwise. Repair completed about midnight.
Atlantic Coast Line workers at the Montgomery shops demand a 2 cent per hour wage increase, saying they should be paid 36 cents but the railroad refuses. Unions warn that if ignored, every blacksmith and boilermaker will walk out on Saturday.
A blast aboard the steamer Staples left one man dead and four missing while many others were injured. Rescue crews searched for the missing as authorities investigated the cause.
A steamer incident on the Tombigbee River destroyed the James T Staples at 4 PM causing a fatal fire. One dead Capt Tom Bartee and numerous injured and missing including several Mobile residents. The ship's owner Norman Staples had recently died by his own hand. Captain W H Gray narrowly survived. The John Quill brought relief and will transport the dead and injured to Mobile.
In Houston on January 10 Miss Augusta Matula survived a close range shooting when a corset stay shielded her chest. The assailant John Thomas Jones fatally shot himself after wounding Matula in the cheek. Police say Jones attacked after she refused marriage.
President elect Wilson plans a Sunday visit to Chicago arriving tomorrow afternoon. He will address a commercial organization on The Future Business of Country, a speech promised before the election. Secret service precautions will guard him with police, a personal bodyguard, and additional operatives in the crowd.
Washington reports the Panther has arrived at Guantanamo after fears of its loss. It will participate in torpedo practice off Crepe Cruz and the Gulf of Guacanobo as part of the Atlantic fleet winter maneuvers. Navy officials caution against unfounded disaster rumors that alarm families of officers and sailors.
Miss Maud Kelly of Birmingham, guest of Mrs. B M Bloodworth, impressed as a capable lawyer and ardent suffrage advocate. She urges rights for women, addresses Alabama Daughters of 1812, and outlines historical ties to Gen. Jackson and Alabama’s early legal history.
New York January 10 suffragette campaign to fund a projected march to Washington next month. General Rosalie Jones who led the Albany march will head the expedition, planning to recruit as many women as possible to travel, with departure set around February 10.
January 10 report shows annual directors meeting held in Hartselle. Old officers reelected and capital stock increased by 10000 dollars. Officers' reports indicate excellent financial condition and strengthening bank.
Springfield January 11 Unable to reach a deal on the speakership contest the lower house adjourned for the weekend after twenty six ballots. Inauguration of state officers postponed indefinitely as the legislature cannot organize.
Fragmentary text notes W. T. Stringer of Somerville and a reference to a justice of the deuce. Details are unclear. no full event or date available.
The Morgan County Singing Association will meet tomorrow at the South Side Baptist Church for singing exercises from 10 to 12 in the morning. A short afternoon session and another at 7 in the evening are planned.
In St. Petersburg police arrested over 60 secondary school pupils amid a plot led by children against Minister of Education Crasze. Police describe the plan as a revolutionary challenge to current school policies and administration.
Washington reports the electoral college will meet across the nation Monday to cast votes that will decide the presidency. The official count is scheduled for February 2 in Washington.
Adjutant General J B Scully announced the Alabama National Guard annual inspection dates with improvements expected over last year. Fourteen companies were mustered out for inefficiency and improper care of government property prompting a reorganization including abolition of the 3d Regiment led by Colonel W H McLeroy. Company E at New Decatur will be inspected February 25 with Sergeant Moore arriving January 27 to train the men.
The cotton market shows middling at 121 2, strict middling 126 8, good middling 123 4 with a steady market overall. Prices reflect stable demand and unchanged trend across the observed period.
London reports the Turkish Balkan war peace talks stalled as ambassadors admit no authority to commit to a plan. Neither side moves to reopen negotiations, with Turks deferring to the allies and vice versa. If no conciliatory moves occur, five Balkan envoys may meet to break off talks and resume the war.
W. T. Seaman undertakes improvements to stores on Second Avenue. Updated fronts will enhance appearance and increase desirability as business locations.
The funeral service for Mrs. James Gunn 56 died yesterday at her Trinity Mountain residence was held this afternoon at home with Rev Hillman Hawkins officiating. Interment followed in the family burying ground at Trinity Mountain. She had been ill for nearly a year and is survived by her husband five sons James Edward Ben Henry and Leonard and one daughter Miss Betty Gunn.
Jan 10 1880 Montgomery report notes B Duryea and A C Sage, wealthy New York citizens, requested a special train to reach the United States field trials at Setohatchie rather than wait for the morning regular. The station agent offered a brief hold but they preferred the special. The extra train traveled two hours after the regular one.
In Huntsville on January 16 a boulder marker for the Jackson trail was unveiled by the United Daughters of 1812 Alabama division. Miss Maude Felley presided with remarks from Hon. Lawrence Cooper and Hon. Ben Hunt. Local schoolchildren veterans and Confederate and Revolution groups attended. The marker sits in a triangle flower bed named the Jackson Triangle. This is the first marker placed in Alabama by the Daughters of 1812.
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce held its first meeting in the city hall assembly room to map resources for Morgan County. President Williamson urged punctual attendance while Secretary Cunningham read the permanent organization report. Mayor Skeggy proposed contacting Manufacturers' Record for advertising rates and admitting the press as members to boost regional development. Patterson urged all Decatur business houses and individuals to join, with committees to be formed in coming weeks.
Washington January 10 Representative Richardson saw the F yesterday with the view of appointing W. E. Crawford master of Decatur and a plan of New Decatur to masters Mosely and Wal respectively. The latter era and Judge Richardson consider their appointment would improve the situation.
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