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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1912
Page
1
Governor Woodrow Wilson declares tariff will be the dominant issue of the coming campaign. He links trust questions to tariff origins and plans to scrutinize campaign contributions, noting unsolicited checks from $5 to $100. Missouri delegation to the national convention pledges support.
United Press from Stockholm reports the Olympian games opening with a parade and events. J Ira Courtney of Seattle wins a Hobart victory in the hundred meter trial heat while Donald F Lappincott of Pennsylvania lowers the Olympian record to 10 3 4 seconds. Five Americans including Lippincott Brew Belote Mayer Craig advance to the 800 yard race semi finals. Lemain of Sweden takes the javelin throw.
Chicago July 6 Jack Johnson the heavyweight champion returned home to a crowd of admirers. He wore a white suit tan shoes and a broad Panama hat. Johnson said he trained harder than for his fight with Flynn and could have knocked Flynn out any time, planning to end the bout in the tenth round.
The Tennessee National Guard units passed through Decatur this morning en route to their training grounds at Anniston Alabama. The government concentrates late troops from Alabama Tennessee and Florida at Anniston for maneuvers this year. Company W Alabama National Guard will depart New Decatur for Anniston the morning of the date.
United Press reports on July 6 that Senator William Lorimer of Illinois faced a final bid to keep his Senate seat amid changes in the chamber since last year. Polls suggest he has little hope if a majority finds he gained the seat by corrupt methods.
Turin papers publish the descriptive list for a moving picture film sale. Items include The Nose of Cretineld eighty yards long Eternal Love about fifteen minutes The Solitary Worm about 170 yards all laughable and Diogenes Barrell cheap but in excellent condition.
Major T J Williamson reports Middle Tennessee fields look thrifty and clean after returning from his farm near Franknia. Oats are good and a fair wheat crop is expected. The corn crop looks excellent and a big fruit harvest is anticipated as the best in years.
The Board of County Commissioners will convene Monday morning at the courthouse to hear property owners cited by Back Tax Commissioner Wallace. A member of the State Tax Commission and Wallace will be present as the session lasts about two weeks.
Mrs Gordie Hartner aged 52 died after a paralysis stroke at her home 262 12 East Moulton street while attending to chores. She had bought vegetables for dinner and was ascending stairs when the attack occurred. Relatives and a physician were unable to save her. Survived by sons Madison Franklin and Felix Franklin and daughter Miss May Hartner. Funeral planned for tomorrow with interment at City cemetery.
Senate orders public report from Labor Bureau investigators on Lawrence Massachusetts mill conditions. Un sanitary and ill ventilated living quarters provided to workers. Average weekly wage for 31.00 employees cited as 8.76 dollars. Report decries conditions as wholly inadequate and a tendency toward child labor.
The White Star liner Olympic ran aground near Ellis Island after altering course to avoid a yacht. It struck bottom during the flood tide and, unless towing succeeds, cannot be freed before the next tide at midnight.
July 6 Huntsville Baseball Association surrendered its Southeastern League franchise and Manager Riggs will move the team to Talladega. The team will open Monday with games against Selma as backers struggle financially. The league is not believed endangered though Huntsville loses its draw. The Basgemer team remains idle until Monday.
Tuscumbia City Council approved seeking a $2000 credit from Tuscumbia Bank and Trust. Bank manager Spraggins refused the loan and blamed the council’s auditing committee for the loss. The dispute will go to a Colbert County jury for resolution.
Representative Burleson of Texas responded to Col. Roosevelt's criticisms of both major parties. He said Roosevelt is a man without a party and is trying to form a new organization by attacking others. He denied Wilson is a free trader and said his tariff views align with the Democratic platform.
The Law and Equity Court will hold a session next Monday for settlement of neame. It will likely take the entire week, with adjournment to the latter part of August. The grand jury call, planned for early month, has been deferred to the latter part of July or early August.
Courtland defeats Luka Mississippi club 1 to 0 at Iuka with strong all round team play. Batteries Pooley and Minor Lowhorn and Craig starred for Courtland.
Chattanooga July report states former Tennessee senator J B Frazier is increasing in strength He can sit up briefly and is starting to take nourishment He remains in a sick room but shows progress toward full recovery The illness that ended his gubernatorial bid is cited as severely weakening him and hindering his strength
Cotton market notes show middling grade at strict middling eleven and a quarter with prices steady as reported by local price listings and market observers.
Rail line moves up departure of Louisville and Nashville train to 6 15 and 6 21 without notifying passengers causing public inconvenience. The notice urges regard for morning accommodation changes and prompts readers to check schedules.
Grand Junction Colorado July 6 115 year old Cherokee Bill long blind and toothless for fifty years now shows a third set of teeth pushing through gums and regaining sight without glasses. He feels he is entering a second childhood and his dentures are described as restoring his bite.
Washington, July 6. Democrats predict a sweeping win next November after the Baltimore ticket nomination. Republican leaders push for a unity candidate or third party to counter Roosevelt, Hughes, and a split party risk. Democrats see no fear in the outcome and vow to stay loyal to the Baltimore result.
The Morgan County Jury Commission, which removed names from the jury box and replaced them, faces potential prosecution after the Alabama Supreme Court upheld Judge Wert's ruling that the action violated the law. The decision, written by Justice T C McClellan, affirms a state victory and clarifies that only judicial officers may alter the jury box and roll, with penalties ranging from six months to two years in prison or hard labor.
The piece notes Democrats and Republicans dismiss Col Roosevelt's third party plan as a spectacle of his attempts to return to the White House. Observers express optimism for Democratic prospects and predict Roosevelt will soon take a civilian path if nominated in Chi town next month.
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