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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1913
Page
1
The Second Avenue whiteway was turned on last night at 7:50 local time. Crowds gathered as the lights shed glow and the Decaturs enter a new era, with the Light Company’s effort delivering dusk to 10:30 pm illumination on the main business street.
Winnipeg July 4 soldiers marching back from annual camp in Sewell faced a riot when an American flag was waved from the curb. A bystander tore the flag away, sparks of a clash injuring several civilians. Police aided the crowd as the American fled unharmed.
Tomorrow at 2 30 P M the baccalaureate sermon for Cotage Home Infirmary graduates will be delivered by Rev M Robison at the Lyceum theatre Music will be provided by the choir of the Negro First Baptist Church White reservations have been made.
A 17 year old son, John, accidentally fired a shot that left Mrs. Brandenburg paralyzed. The incident also resulted in the accidental deaths of Mrs. Brandenburg's father and brother in a separate mishap.
July 56 reports from Huntsville describe Ben Strong a prominent farmer killing his wife in the Meridianville home then shooting himself. Neighbors found Mrs Strong with chest wounds and Mr Strong with a nearly severed head after reloading the gun. Authorities say no clear motive beyond presumed mental delusion.
A dramatic film presentation of Half a Chance based on Frederick Isham brings the old convict ship Success to sea scenes. The production explores the theme Men Made Over with leads Edgina De Leaping and George Seigman.
In Montgomery on July 5 Harry Cook two years old was put under hypnosis by Dr W C Breen during a session in the Inferior Court. The boy rode a bicycle in a downtown show window for six hours while Breen faced Judge Screws on an assault charge. The prosecuting attorney Thomas Arrington and the court tried to distract the child as Breen claimed a hypnotic influence. The court offered no clear verdict on whether the man wielded mind control over the boy and his responses.
Morgan County grand jury exonerated the sheriff of taking bribes while noting some deputies faced bribery whispers. The report labels the bribery issue as “awful” and highlights indiscreet rumors surrounding local lawmen.
Revival begins tomorrow with D. Crouch of Cincinnati arriving to open the event at 11 o'clock in the morning at the South Side Presbyterian Church.
A large Decatur New Decatur Fourth of July celebration drew crowds from surrounding counties. Thousands watched an industrial and floral parade with floats from Hitt Lumber, Decatur Fire Co, Malone Coal and Grain, and more. Prizes were awarded for best decorated buggy, floats, and livestock, with judges noting the event as the greatest industrial showcase in years.
Thos L Malpass of Birmingham killed himself by drowning Thursday night near Decatur after renting a room in Huntsville. He went boating with D W Williams of Gadsden, disappeared after saying he would row a while longer, and his boat was later found with his harness in the bottom. Letters suggest premeditation. body not recovered.
The Southern railway was arrested in court as Deputy Sheriff Wright served papers on T. G. Morrow, local freight agent, delivering a certified writ of arrest tied to a grand jury indictment.
Pittsburgh on July 5 a car driven by Abe Yuengling plowed into a crowd of several hundred school children during a parade in West Pittsburgh. One child was killed and twelve were unhurt. Mothers blamed the driver after brakes failed on a steep grade and the car crashed through stone steps before wrecking.
Petty Ballas of the Decatur Fire Department and Chief J. Acker won fire prizes for excellence of vehicles in yesterday's parade. Each received ten dollars and thank those in authority for their appreciation of the prize display.
Sheriff McCullough arrests H. Cashin the African American attorney on an indictment for operating without a license. The brief report notes the charge and the official custody.
Prattville observes Independence Day with most mills and stores closed as residents celebrate nationwide. Local festivities mark the 4th with common consent. Community turnout described as peaceful.
A dinner in honor of Postmaster McMillan of the New Decatur post office at the Y M C A drew many officials and employees. Speakers included Mayor Wolcott and C J Hildreth, with toastmaster S R Garrison. The event proved a resounding success and strengthened ties with New Decatur staff.
Masked bandits robbed a Illinois Central passenger train near Batesville Mississippi. They split the train into three sections and escaped with $500 to $3,500. Officers and a sheriff's posse hunted them as the wrecked express car yielded scarce cash.
Judge W. S. O'Brien set Tuesday for the trial of Rath Duff, the second West Virginia legislator accused of bribery in the U S Senate election case. The move allows time to serve summonses from a panel of forty jurors, with twenty three drawn and twelve secured for the trial.
The notice urges prompt afternoon delivery and asks readers to telephone when not reached by the paper. It mentions using four paper dogs in Tahiti as a cipher or code.
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