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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1914
Page
1
Memphis mayor Crump announced a five cent reward for every dead rat delivered to his office to speed rat extermination after bubonic plague reached New Orleans. Boys with rifles were seen hunting rats in the city as the program began.
City health board begins a city wide campaign to exterminate rats after bubonic plague was found in New Orleans. Similar action will be taken by towns along the Mississippi.
Orleans reports only two bubonic cases to date with no new infections for three days. Health workers continue rodent control along suspected districts and riverfront wharves.
Senator Burton of Ohio denounces the rivers and harbors appropriation as wasteful and ineffective. He argues millions are spent yearly with little real result, noting $17,000,000 for Mississippi improvements and comparing Mississippi depth to the Rhine’s freight load to St. Louis.
Washington July 1 The retirement of 16 officers by the navy selecting board was announced today. The officers, of various grades, had served 20 years and retired to make room for promotion of younger officers. Six resignations have been filed but it is not known if they will be accepted.
Vest drowned while crossing the Tennessee River in Decatur with Jim Breedlove. Breedlove was arrested and jailed after claiming he saved himself and attempted to rescue Vest, but could not find the body. Vest lived at 121 Washington Street. Breedlove resided in South New Decatur.
In Freeport a woman named Mrs. Lewis Bailey was shot in Dr Ed Farmen's office as a hand pressed through a window fired a revolver into the room. She died moments later. Police consider Dr Farmen target theory and pursue leads in the New York case.
The Central Park Airdome will open tonight though not fully completed. All stage effects are ready and a large crowd will be seated in the cool auditorium. A feature program has been arranged and one of the season’s best performances is promised.
Washington July 1 the House voted 136 to 126 to defeat a motion to accept the Senate amendment to the legislative bill. The measure provides for a 20 cent mileage allowance for members and the bill was sent to conference for the fourth time. The House favored covering only traveling expenses.
A crowd on Bank Street watched as a Bell Telephone Company device attached to a balking wagon horse delivered a jolt. The horse collapsed on its haunches after the electric current was turned on, drawing protests and questions about the animal’s fate.
Washington July 1 The order of Secretary of War Daniels bars toxicants in the United States navy. For the first time no corks popped on officers tables. Medicinal spirit use will be permitted and high ranking officers may serve wine to foreign guests.
International News Service reports Mount Lassen’s fourteenth and strongest eruption today. A two hour column of smoke rose 400 feet as forest rangers on an expedition yesterday fail to return, feared dead. Crater reportedly doubled in size. Lake Mazanila's waters dropped three feet.
Graft charges against landlords emerge in Salem as officials threaten public naming of offenders. Cheap tenement houses previously rented for six to twelve dollars are now demanded at higher rates due to severe room shortages caused by the fire.
A card from W H Duncan at Camp Walton Fla with Mrs Duncan and Miss Vanda Hubbard notes a fine time and enjoyable outing indicating a pleasant banding of days at the Florida camp location.
Prayer meeting at Westminster Presbyterian Church tonight at 8 o clock focuses on The Greatest Memorial. Prelude to the mid summer communion service next Sunday at 11 o clock. All members are urged to attend and bring a friend and Bible for the blessing. The service lasts under an hour.
Niagara Falls dated dispatch reports American delegates ending their task and awaiting instructions from Washington. Justice Lamar and Frederick imann sent a full report to the State Department and asked for guidance on what to return to Washington.
International News Service reports U S officials expect permanent adjournment of mediation at Niagara Falls. They deem it a failure and foresee renewed intervention talks as Rebels and Federal territories deteriorate. Foreigners warned to depart as Brazilian minister urges Americans to leave Mexico City.
Within 16 hours after delivery in Pittsburg the Daily prints Col. Roosevelt's speech in full. The address will appear on the paper's third page this afternoon, delivering a verbatim record of the event.
The city of Decatur last month took up and cancelled $18,000 worth of public improvement bonds and began July by cancelling another bond for $500. This marks improving collections on improvement ordinances, said to be the best in some time after a favorable court decision.
Washington July 1 George Marie of San Francisco was nominated by President Wilson as United States ambassador to Russia. Russia signified acceptance and his name is expected to be approved by the Senate.
A satirical view of Mexican affairs until Bryan’s control is asserted. The piece mocks mediators in Canada and the U S president advising Huerta to go hang himself and Villa to hang Carranza, ending with a call to action.
Decatur Chamber of Commerce schedules a special meeting at City Hall on Wednesday night July 1 to discuss the road across the river bottoms toward Belle Mina and Athens. President S. H. Broadus urges the presence of all members and anyone interested in progress.
South New Decatur will face the undefeated Y M C A this afternoon in City League baseball. Game time is 4 30 P M with strong crowds attending as the best amateur hall is showcased.
The Morgan County Commissioners' court convened at the county courthouse. The Educational Superintendent's conference, held in the commissioners room, has adjourned.
President Wilson authorized a statement on the Mexican situation saying things are as good as they can be until the factions in Mexico settle. He indicated patience and cautious optimism in the ongoing efforts to restore order and stability.
The Fats and the Leans are scheduled to play a baseball game tomorrow afternoon, with fans urged to attend and support their local teams.
Fred Zobisch faces N C and A B Smith in a dispute for 475 dollars while W E Skeggs sues Jao Kesler for 940 dollars. The records list two separate civil actions with monetary claims and opposing parties.
A faith gathering led by Pastor Ridley of Atlant featured a gospel service and choir, with a sermon titled "I of Courage" or "Trying to Jesus." The crowd heard biblical parallels to Pilate and mob rule, reflecting on justice and personal conduct.
An eight year old boy escaped from captors in May and returned to his father on Bleeker Street. Police raided a house on B Street, detaining eight people on kidnapping charges after the child was freed and the father had paid $700.
The report notes near 100 degree heat over the month and inconsistent showers. It mentions Jane Gore and uncertain forecasts with expectations of rain not materializing in several cities.
The brief item notes Judge Wert Holt with limited supporters this evening in Brunewick Pennsylvania GAIA.
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