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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1913
Page
1
President elect Wilson reaches Chicago and is escorted to his hotel. He plans a nonpartisan talk to the Commercial Club titled Country's Business and will attend a banquet afterward. He jokes with party members and avoids political discussion as he travels to New Jersey the next day.
Sylvester Hallis, who fled Oneonta after fatally stabbing a boy companion 17 years ago, surrendered to Blount County sheriff this week. He is released on bond of $1,000 and says he has been living in Texas since his departure.
Huntsville reports arrest of Hub Maples Simp Wingo and Red Blanton young suspects aged 0 to 21 on suspicion of cracksmen roles in the Dallas John Reynolds general store safe robbery. Pepper sprinkled clothing aimed at hindering bloodhounds. detectives tie trio to Wednesday depot safe break and Reynold's store crime.
The Sunday afternoon Y M C A meeting grows in interest with Rev Clay I Hudson pastor of the First Baptist Church delivering the address. His topic is The Destiny of Deeds.
Governor O Neal met with business leaders to consider a constitutional amendment for a one fourth mill tax to fund the Alabama Centennial and Industrial Exposition. He declined immediate support, citing voter tax fatigue and the need for legislative machinery and a lengthy campaign before any recommendation. Dr Thomas W Owen will reconvene the state committee next month to frame a proposition.
Buttrey’s ad on page four hints at many good items remaining to tempt shoppers. The notice promotes a special make of Long Cloth going on sale Monday and invites readers to review the issue for details.
The Great American Round-Up will be shown at the Star Theatre this afternoon and tonight. A real cowboy and an Indian chief in western attire will feature, riding through town to advertise the picture.
Timothy Sullivan known as Big Tim, congressman elect, is dying of a fatal brain malady in New York. A figure in East Side politics, he rose from Irish immigrant roots to aid the poor with soup kitchens and direct help to constituents.
Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela faced a federal hearing in New York over alleged unlawful entry stoppage. Judge Holt delayed ruling on bail while immigration clearance remains unresolved, noting no authority to intervene until Castro's status is determined.
Middling 121-2, strict middling 126-8, good middling 128-4. Market remains steady reflecting stable demand and price levels.
A local Civic Society debates cleaning Decatur with a new town council. They critique past councils and argue for monthly meetings, disciplined civic action, and broader public involvement to make New Decatur the spotless town. A note references the Bond block alley project.
In Potsdam on January 11 the Kaizer took charge of the palace fire brigade during a blaze in the Neuen palace. The fire confined to one wing and was extinguished with little loss. The Empress watched as the Kaiser treated the courtiers to wine afterward.
Representative Wilson of Pennsylvania said the House will likely authorize a congressional probe into alleged outrages tied to the coal strike in West Virginia. He cites abuses by state officers who allegedly violated the rights of strikers by enforcing a law in the strike district.
Berlin reports say the Balkan crisis threatens European peace as Romania presses Bulgaria over Adrianople. London notes the pendulum of peace swings with Turkish resistance and Allied demands. Austria backs Roumania, and ambassadors prepare a diplomatic note to Constantinople due Monday.
Maj Francis leaves for Montgomery to cast the vote for Governor Wilson as presidential elector. Electors nationwide will meet in state capitols to cast their presidential vote.
Secretary Meyer told the House Naval Committee a bigger navy and more battleships are needed. He warned that after Pearl Harbor the United States would have an unprotected major naval station in Hawaii.
Article reports Judge Shattuck warning that continued assaults on courts and judges could drive the nation toward anarchy within five years. The piece notes the retired judge’s remarks amid ongoing criticisms and public discontent with the judiciary.
The will of Whitelaw Reid leaves the entire state to his widow Mrs Elizabeth Mills Reid with $110,000 in specific bequests. Ogden Mills Reid and J Templeton Reid receive nothing outright. The estate valued between 10 and 20 million dollars names Mrs Reid sole executrix and preserves Ogden Bell as head of the Tribune association.
Gordon Boggy and Join Mulligan were sentenced for contempt to five days in jail and fines for violating an injunction. Their sentences were suspended, they surrendered to the sheriff yesterday, and began serving. A reduced five day sentence was later cut to two days, and they were released this morning.
The regional theatre season highlights Della Clarke in Introduce Me at Mam le Theatre on Tuesday. Reports suggest the retirement of Clarke and her metropolitan comedy circle influence, with a new work touring and likely visiting this city.
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