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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1913
Page
1
Evansville reports heavy rains and rising Wabash River at its confluence with the Ohio near Shawnee town causing widespread flooding. Appeals for aid flood the relief committee as hundreds are displaced. Steamer Hopkins carries food and fuel to the homeless. Refugees in Ashbury, Kentucky break quarantine as smallpox reports emerge.
Mrs Mary Wood from the east end sweat shop testified before Lloyd George describing a sixty hour week and seven ty five cents for six days of work to support a sick husband with tuberculosis. Over a hundred women shared similar struggles for subsistence on miserable wages.
Washington census cotton report records 15,091,264 bales for the January 1913 period, counting round bales as half, reflecting growth from 1912. The figure marks a year over year gain in U.S. cotton output as of January.
The convict camp near Fairview is moved to the mountain end of the pike today. Work continues under the direction of Supt. McClanahan.
Fort Worth Texas June 23 B B Poting charged with complicity in the Al Boyce murder in Amarillo last September was acquitted today by a jury after a two week trial. The verdict is seen as a forerunner to the Eneeg trial for the elder Royce killing.
Examinations begun Monday at the high school will end today with results to be learned. After the papers are finished, some students may begin new studies or activities.
Albertville January 23 Jim Leach of Union Grove left for Washington as guest of the Montgomery Fair Association after being named champion corn grower in the state. He produced 195 bushels per acre and earned a trip, then will attend the National Corn School in Columbia with other Marshall County boys.
Electric signs go up in Decatur in front of the Quality Laundry on Vine Street and on Bank Street before the Wade Livery Stables. The "White Way" is expected to extend south on Bank to the L and N freight house with plans for three poles of lights.
Rome January 23 The Pope postponed the mass planned for Easter Sunday to Pentecost to mark the 1600th anniversary of Constantine’s edict. The Vatican announced the change stating the delay will allow more people to attend.
Washington January 23 Manager Clark Griffith of the Washington American League club arranged for his players to attend the inauguration of President elect Wilson as guests of the club management.
The New Decatur City Council announces a regular session next Monday night but will not meet again until the first Tuesday in February. This scheduling adjustment affects council business and public access.
Unfavorable report on Congressman Taggart of Kansas stalls his bill to validate a lease to Uncle Sam Oil Company covering 423000 acres of oil lands in Oklahoma. House Committee on Indian Affairs considers the matter, aiming to vindicate Secretary Fisher.
Chief Justice John K. Shields was elected U.S. Senator from Tennessee at the convention. With 131 members present and 66 needed, Shields reached 71 after five members switched from Charles T. Cates. Cates ended with 63 votes before changes. several members did not vote.
New York January 23. Mrs Helen Gould Shepherd and Finley J Shepherd newly wedded are spending their honeymoon quietly today at Lynturst. Guards have been posted at the gates of this country home to preserve the privacy and happiness of the couple.
Mrs Jennie Wilson Woodbridge 64 a first cousin of President-elect Woodrow Wilson died in a Baltimore hospital. She was wife of Rev Samuel J Woodbridge a Presbyterian missionary and daughter of Dr James Woodrow president of the University of South Carolina.
Washington reports a proposed 3 million dollar appropriation to advance Army and Navy aviation. Rep William G Sharp of Ohio will introduce the measure to boost U S air power, arguing it would place the nation ahead of France England Germany and Russia in aeronautical capability.
Supt. Alex E. Walker returned to Montgomery after conferring with capitalists in Decatur about organizing the Bank of Commerce there. The bank, to begin business soon, will be the largest state bank since the state banking department was established two years ago with a $250,000 capital. Several prominent Birmingham men are among the stockholders.
Officer Davidson and Thomas arrested a man named Warren Harris for bicycle theft from Henry Papperberg’s residence. He appeared before Justice Butler, placed under a $300 bond, and remains jailed unable to furnish bond. Chief Rogers of Hartselle is investigating burglaries tied to Harris. He has a prior troubled record.
A New York mother, unemployed husband and four children wrote to President Taft saying she had nothing to eat. She enclosed two ten dollar Confederate notes and asked for redemption, but the bills are worthless.
Fire at 2 30 yesterday morning destroyed the Love Hotel and the Harrison Hotel in Attalla Gadsden Alabama causing about 10000 dollars in damage Guests fled in night clothes but no injuries reported Attalla left without a hotel.
A flood swept a caravan of 350 Mohammedan pilgrims en route from India to Mecca. The disaster occurred between Medina and the Yembo port on the Red Sea, drowning many as the group camped.
Pierpont Morgan arrived in Naples aboard the liner Adriatic with ex senator Aldrich. They toured the ruins of Pompeii where Morgan renewed his offer to finance new excavations. Morgan planned to continue his journey by motor.
New York January 23 a sheriff jury declared Timothy D Sullivan congressman and famed East Side figure Big Tim incompetent and incapable of managing himself or his property. Four physicians joined in the verdict after examining the politician who had been a patient in a sanitarium. Lawrence Mulligan his half brother valued the property at about 1 000 000 dollars.
The case of Dr Gilbert McCarley, a white man, charged with attempting to bribe two negroes to kill an unknown white woman at Priceville, was called in the Law and Equity court this morning. Attorneys Price Callahan and Brindley represent the defendant, Tennis Tidwell assists the prosecution. The trial stems from counter charges that McCarley had paid the two men to commit murder. The outcome remains to be decided by a jury.
San Francisco January story says Archie Johnson son of the Governor was set to box for California welterweight title, but Olympia Club canceled the six round bout after the Governor urged the stoppage to avoid a statewide sensation. The Governor previously halted the Johnson Jefferies fight.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina introduced a resolution to forbid smoking in the Senate at all times by any person. Currently smoking is allowed only on the floor during executive sessions. The measure was referred to a special committee to study ventilation options.
A reader praises The Burning Brand shown at the Delite theatre calling it one of the best motion pictures in Decauit. The review notes 999 soldiers and 999 Indians with a well worked narrative and urges audiences not to miss it.
Washington January 23 a petition from the Woman's Christian Temperance association presented in the senate by Senator Gallinger urges closing all saloons in the national capital on March 4 as a condition for a dry inauguration of President elect Wilson. Further congressional action would be needed for any public reception in the capital or other government buildings.
Weather across the Ohio Cumberland and Mississippi basins brings continued rain and a flood situation with little change in rivers. Rescue work proceeds and aid reaches the needy as evacuees begin to return from Cairo Shawneetown and other towns. Officials say rivers will not reach spring peaks again.
On March 5 at the Decatur station the Southern Railway will bring a model dairy inspection car with expert dairymen. Lectures and demonstrations will show how to run a dairy for substantial profit. Two or three meetings will be held and the public is urged to attend.
Washington reports that William Rockefeller is believed to suffer four larynx ailments making him unable to be excited or used for long periods. Dr. Walter Ciappile of New York testified to the Pujo committee that any inquiry could endanger him due to spasms that can close his windpipe and threaten his breathing.
The January gathering of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Huntsville observed Gen. Robert E. Lee’s birthday. Mrs Kate Weeden hosted. Prof R B delivered a life and character study of Lee, with Miss Virginia Glopton and Mrs Madge Dox presenting readings.
A brief Birmingham report notes two deaths from meningitis with local health steps advised for coping and prevention. Authorities urge awareness and prompt medical attention.
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