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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
4
International News Service reports a relief column moving toward Kut El Amara to aid Gen Townsend's British forces. The advance covers about sixteen miles with cavalry pushing to within six miles east, while no relief reached Es on the Metis river yet.
London January 20 the British admiralty said a British submarine ran aground on the Dutch coast the crew has been saved this incident follows ongoing wartime patrols in European waters and signals continued Allied naval activity.
Gen. Funston wired the department that reports of seven U. S. soldiers captured were erroneous. He said Mexicans raided American property and a cavalry detachment pursued them. The Mexicans fired on the cavalry, one horse was killed, and the bandits escaped.
Henry Davis leads a committee for the Alabama Hardware Dealers Association in Decatur for May events. An auxiliary ladies committee will be appointed this week to plan dances boat rides and a reception during convention week. Local hardware men met at Decatur City Hall naming a general entertainment group including Will Wyker and Eugene Sivley to arrange venues and displays.
Louis Prince announces candidacy for Morgan County third district commissioner. Prince is a well known farmer aiming to represent local rural voters in the race.
Washington and Jefferson College suspend all classes until February 7 to halt a rising scarlet fever outbreak. Authorities ordered shutdown to prevent further spread and protect students and staff.
A House resolution introduced by Representative Frear of Wisconsin seeks investigations into all so called lobbies. The resolution names the Mississippi River lobby the Alabama Power Company the Atlantic Gulf Coast Dredge Owners Association and the national rivers and harbor lobby as targets.
The Bethlehem Steel Company announces a thirty percent dividend on its common stock after a board meeting. Charles M. Schwab also states an advance of ten percent in wages for unskilled laborers effective January 16.
A fragmentary verse scene explores a betrayed woman nursing wounds from fate and treachery. The speaker notes lingering affection amid vengeance and curses while referencing Megg Megone and a wounded heart.
11 accessions is reval result at the First Presbyterian church of Decatur. Rev W N Shell comments on growing attendance and urges persistent prayer for the meeting. Evangelist Rev J A Bryan preaches on Christ as the living cornerstone and salvation comes through Him.
Henry W. Savage brings Everywoman to the Masonic Theatre on Wednesday January 26 featuring a Broadway New Year’s Eve riot scene with over 150 supernumeraries. The production uses vast scenery costumes and a full symphony orchestra, with Savage calling it his greatest achievement.
A Decatur editor prints Herman L. Turner objections to Sunday movies. He cites Rev. William A Sunday and Mrs. Edison urging home rest, warns against Sabbath desecration, notes Sunday offerings in theaters and vaudeville, and cites national statistics on moving picture attendance.
In a public appeal the speaker denounces Sunday moving pictures and similar entertainments as desecrations of the Lord's Day. Citations from Lincoln Voltaire and Guthrie emphasize Sabbath observance as a liberty and religious foundation, urging all to keep one day free to aid the sick and shut-ins and to promote piety over worldly pleasure.
The Decatur event drew about 35 attendees in automobiles including several ladies. Sir Reynard surrendered to Echols' hounds about 20 miles out after an exciting chase, with Duke Echols' hounds used. Officers of the Field Trials club elected later in Birmingham.
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