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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1913
Page
1
Six houses drifted past Evansville as Enterprise reportedly washed away while towns along the Kentucky bank like Madisonville Webster and Tompkins abandon homes. The Ohio River stood at 46 feet, wires down, schedules abandoned, and state officials on scene offering aid. Mayors and citizens struggle to aid flood victims and salvage limited resources.
The Masonic Theatre screens The Dawning a two reel Vitagraph society drama set in New York and Paris studios with beautiful settings and superb acting. The climaxes in a thrilling final duel. Two Biograph comedies are also on the bill.
A Decatur Chautauqua in June is assured as subscriptions meet the required total. The committee announced that closing pledges ensure a financially successful event and listed numerous civic backers and local businesses supporting the project.
Washington January 18 Democrats Republicans and Progressive will march shoulder to shoulder in the fight for progressive legislation. They will support most of Wilsons policies and align against the standpattern of both sides. Telegrams of support have been sent to Wilson at Trenton. Representative Murdock of Kansas is the leading spirit in the new policy.
Warrants were served on Sam Blackwell for maintaining an unlawful drinking place and conducting a gambling house. A $1,000 bond, plus a $300 bond on the gambling charge, followed a raid on a Friday night at a Moulton street soft drink stand where liquor was seized and a poker game found.
Washington January 18 The inaugural ball will be abandoned and the parade cut back to meet President elect Wilson wishes. Merchants expect ticket sales and concessions revenue but receipts are short, with plans due after Monday committee meeting.
Charges against James Nelson W R Teague and Clerk Wilaite involve removing juror names and substituting others. Trial set in Madison Law and Equity Court before Judge Ballentine with the matter tied to a Supreme Court opinion on criminal prosecution and impeachment of jury commissioners.
Passage of the omnibus bill directs a $4 550 allocation to churches in Decatur and benefitting church claims. The measure funds religious organizations and related claims following the Senate action.
President-elect Wilson departed New York at 9 this morning for Princeton after spending the night with Col. W N House of Texas. He said he was feeling well and needed rest away from political thoughts and visitors and that he enjoyed his visit in the city.
The omnibus claims bill passed the Senate and heads to the president for signature. It allocates funds to Alabama church trustees including First Methodist $1,850 and Presbyterian Church of Decatur $3,000, plus several other church and civic grants across the state.
Judge James H. Ballentine of the law and equity court has continued until the Merch term the bribery cases against prominent political leaders. The actions grow from the investigation by the last grand jury into the city election and spring Democratic primary in Madison County.
Boucicault drama The Shaughraun starring an all star cast shown at Star Theatre Tuesday January 21. Set in Ireland it is praised as a great modern stage picture with a long history of popularity in America and strong heart stirring appeal.
Chicago January 18 hundreds of thousands employed by the stockyards harvester trust and steel corporation will be organized by the American Federation of Labor tomorrow. A large mass meeting is set for East Chicago. Most workers are foreigners.
United Press reports that Missouri Supreme Court documents reveal an agreement among major packing firms to fix prices and curb competition. Special Commissioner Daniel Dillion notes ties among Swift Armour Morris and the National Packing Company in the oyster suit brought by the former attorney general against Hammond Packing and the Dressed Beef and Provision Company.
United Press report from El Paso states 18 Americans are marooned on a Mexican Central train south of Juarez with no water or food after rebels seized or deserted the train. Rebels also burned bridges, marooning two Federal troop trains.
The morning funeral for Mrs. Sam McDowra, 26, who died Thursday night at her Prospect Drive residence, was conducted at 10 o clock by Revs Woodward and Shell. Interment followed in the city cemetery as a large crowd paid respects and floral tributes noted the esteem in Decatur.
At a special session the Decatur City Council discussed granting a new light franchise with rates similar to existing ones and a $1 minimum meter rate while opposing extension. The gas contract and water bond purchase were deferred or referred to committees. Boundary lines were approved, cider vinegar tax proposed, Oak Extract tax tabled, and small grants to Salvation Army and Benevolent Society approved. An electric wiring inspection bill was pulled for revisions.
In Lawrenceburg Tennessee on January 18 a jury awarded Susie Stacy 2500 dollars in a breach of promise and seduction case against Clarence Freeman. Freeman son of a prominent farmer faced an age consent charge tied to the same facts. the criminal trial previously ended in a hung jury. The defense seeks a new trial and the case may go to the Supreme Court.
Nashville January 18 The regular Democrats back Chief Justice John K Shields for the long term but the necessary 67 votes were not reached In the short term Milton Anderson led with 52 while W R Webb 35 Asbury Wright 31 and Joseph R B Wilson one vote The bodies adjourned until January 20.
Montgomery January 18 71 applicants sat the state medical examination for licenses to practice in Alabama. The examining board led by Dr W H Sanders will grade papers for several weeks and announce results sometime in February.
Sam H. Malone former assistant superintendent of Metropolitan Life Insurance in the district departed today for Florence and New York to assume a company superintendency. The Decatur community congratulates his promotion while lamenting the loss of a valued neighbor and citizen.
Parlen January 18 Mone Poincare resigns as premier after tendering resignation to President Pallier, who will appoint successor on February 16.
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