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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1912
Page
2
Altered as Second Class Matter February 26 1912 at New Decatur Alabama postal service details. Subscription rates by carrier and by mail listed. Notices tributes obituaries and cards of thanks five cents per line. Reporter instructions call for timely delivery and noon advertising copy deadlines.
The Decatur Daily will close tomorrow in honor of the Fourth of July. The editorial urges patriotism, gratitude for liberty, and remembrance of Revolutionary leaders, calling for renewed dedication to justice, integrity, and public duty.
A voter expresses support for Woodrow Wilson as the standard bearer of democracy. The speaker argues honesty and ability matter more than party affiliation and criticizes Republican leadership as failing to represent popular classes.
The letter argues the two thirds rule is unjust and calls for abolishment. It claims Northern states thwarted Underwood by backing Wilson through the Baltimore balloting, while the South failed to present a unified front and should have voted solidly for Underwood to secure his nomination.
The Baltimore platform is praised as a clear, fearless declaration of independence and democracy. It pledges to restore people’s rights and unite Democrats to fight under a shared, magnified vision, with praise for Mr. Bryan’s credit.
Montgomery Advertiser recounts a storied parade featuring William Jennings Bryan with Richard Croker beside him. The write up highlights the boastful cry “Great is Temanny and Croker is its prophet” as a memorable scene from the past.
The article notes that during future travels through Missouri, Hop Bill Bryan should watch for Maud. The brief item uses a cautionary reference implying a notable but non-specific figure associated with Bryan’s travels in the state.
Bryan forecasts Wilson will win the popular vote by a vast margin and cites a turning point when Wilson opposed Parker for Temporary Chairman. The strategist claims Wilson’s collaboration with Bryan boosted the campaign surge.
August Belmont declares unwavering party loyalty saying he is a Democrat and will support the ticket. He emphasizes his preferences never excluded others and notes Bryan would have been incensed if he had been the nominee, a sentiment that remains unknown.
A caustic critique describes pressure to nominate Champ Clark for vice president. It accuses rival leaders of slander and scheming to elevate personal home interests over the convention. Another note teases a sensational elevator encounter with Perry Belmont.
A speaker denounced Belmont before 20 000 attendees and urged expulsion from the hall. The crowd reacted with anger as the critic urged removal amid a charged confrontation.
The text notes a sequence of place name changes from Esopus to Fair View to Seagrit, concluding that Seagrit is now on the map after years of shifts. It captures local geographic identity and the final recognized name.
Biographical note stating Underwood refused the vice presidency, deeming himself too influential and valuable for an obscure and unimportant role. The remark emphasizes his stature and usefulness in higher positions rather than a lesser office.
Thomas RB Preston, a Chattanooga banker and Democratic candidate for Tennessee governor, canvasses on a special train. The record notes he sold the Nashville American to enemies of the party two years ago and left the party, with the Banner and Tennessean backing Hooper against Bob Taylor.
Special correspondent Frank J. Bath reports that Roger Sullivan sent 58 Illinois delegates back to Clark after three votes for Wilson, prompting Oscar Underwood to refuse to be party to a shuttlecock game and release his delegates, allowing Wilson to win.
The Courier Journal critiques William Jennings Bryan as morally misguided and power hungry. It argues his political tactics exploit campaigns for personal gain and warns that his balance between Clark and Wilson risks democratic defeat.
Baseball results list multiple games with scores and battery pairings across cities including Bessemer Huntsville Memphis Chattanooga Atlanta Nashville New York Chicago Detroit and Cleveland. It records opponents scores game outcomes and the pitchers or catchers for each matchup, noting second games and key batteries.
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt condemns a man for vanity and revenge loving himself above Honor, casting aside self-sacrifice and true manhood in the public eye. The passage underscores moral judgment and the tension between wisdom and folly.
In Pittsburg a set of battery pairings includes Werder, Cole, Robinson, Simon, Cheney, Archer. New York matches list Dickwon, Rariden, Crandall, Meyers as batteries. Philadelphia shows Barger, O Miller, Erwin, Alexander, Brendan, Doola.
Fragmentary OCR lists names Houck Lapp Petty Henry associated with batteries in Washington and Houston context, unclear roles, no dates or events clear.
Delite theatre screens Blazing the Trail as Fourth of July feature from Moving Picture Company. The dramatic tale follows emigrants westward attacked by Indians with dramatic tortures and a tense rescue, promising strong action and excitement for audiences.
A. Piatt Andrews Assistant Secretary of the Treasury resigned criticizing Secretary McVeagh and Taft. He accused McVeagh of indecision and poor relations with subordinates. The White House said Andrews resigned for failing to follow orders. Andrews advised Senator Aldrich and helped shape the central bank plan.
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