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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1915
Page
2
The Decatur Daily announces exclusive use of the Abe Martin daily feature in its territory. The Indiana sage’s homely philosophy has been widely read by millions daily, and the Daily notes it was secured at considerable expense for local readers.
The attempted assassination of J Pierpont Morgan is described as the rash act of a crank. F Holt, a Cornell professor who fired at Morgan, is not tied to any organized group or conspiracy. The piece notes German ancestry explains the choice of Morgan, advocates vigilance against cranks, and urges calm to avoid entangling the U.S. in war.
The stock market showed resilience even after news of J. P. Morgan being shot, indicating a reduced panic mood and growing investor confidence as the episode failed to unnervingly jolt prices.
Prof Ward promises to reveal names of loved ones and personal details, give dates and localities, and advise on business, travel, and legal matters. Special readings sell for 50 cents. Hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. This is a historical newspaper classified notice seeking clients.
The Louisville Courier Journal questions whether women’s apparent labor advances reflect true emancipation or mere necessity. It contrasts Western claims of gender equality with women already performing hard labor in Asia, Hong Kong, Bombay, and Japan, arguing these roles arose from need rather than social progress.
The report notes the town’s Fourth of July celebration proceeded with normal propriety and no mental strain, reflecting a sane community mood throughout the event.
The passage suggests public respect for the legislature would rise if it recalls Alabama already has prohibition. It argues a memory of existing laws strengthens trust and demonstrates consistency in governance.
The recess committees appointed by the Alabama legislature disclosed plans for major changes aimed at correcting state affairs. The piece condemns rampant waste and reckless spending, calling for a business-like administration to restore finances, curb government costs, and halt evident public funds misappropriation.
Mrs. Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw arrives from a Adirondacks summer camp to resist testifying against Harry K Thaw. She says she will not testify asserting constitutional rights and a wife cannot be forced to testify against her husband. Deputy Attorney General Cook counters that constitutional protections do not apply in this civil or criminal context.
Staff Captain Quirk with his wife Captain Abrams of Birmingham will conduct a special open air meeting at the Preuit and Dillehay corner Second Ave Thursday night July 8 at 7 15. The officers are noted for musical talent and will be worth hearing.
W. H. Boyd of 610 Broadway Nashville recalls a long battle with kidney and liver troubles, severe weight loss, coughing, and fatigue. After trying Tanlac he reports rapid relief, restored appetite, better sleep, and renewed strength, saying his health has dramatically improved since starting the remedy. Tanlac is sold in Decatur by Decatur Drug Co. and in New Decatur by Preuit-Dillehay Co. Ad.
Robinson star of the How ard college aggregation last year will hold the first base job for the North Alabama Champions in the second game of the series with the Y this afternoon. He has played four years in the S I A A and will be assistant coach of the Baptist institution next season. He will likely sign with the Roberts outfield and tour with them.
Berlin reports that a British airship squadron with cruisers tried to strike the German North Sea naval base on Sunday but was defeated by German warships and forced to abandon the attack. An official statement in Berlin confirms the engagement and outcome.
Chicago faces a reform dilemma as agencies aid wayward girls but offer no support for decent, broke young women like Clara Nicolai. The 18 year old arrived from Milwaukee seeking work, losing her funds at the Dearborn station after her brother stopped supporting her.
The Carrier Subscription Campaign ends within two weeks. Credit given for mail subscribers with advance payments. The Decaturs Daily costs 40 cents per month, $1 for three months, $3 for a year. Carriers may accept money and aim to boost sales and prizes for the boys through advance payments.
Mayor says city not planning to hire a swimming instructor at Bank Street beach while council ponders dress and suit length. Prof. C M Davis of Birmingham writes offering to run a pool and teach swimming in three lessons with extensive references and current posts at Roebuck Springs Golf Club and West Lake.
New York: after hours of investigation one prisoner, John Ross, an Austrian, is held on a vagrancy charge. Police say the same anarchist band behind the attack on St Patrick's Cathedral and Andrew Carnegie’s home likely carried out the blast. They suspect one man placed the bomb with two women as lookouts.
Washington July 6 The state department announced Ambassador Gerard in Berlin has sent a summary of German views to be included in its forthcoming note on the Lusitania case These views largely align with Germany reports over the past weeks and indicate the reply to President Wilson's note will be satisfactory
Public notice invites readers to subscribe to The Decatur Daily with afternoon delivery by carrier. Apply in person or call New Decatur 46 to subscribe.
Berlin reports today that German successes are announced in both eastern and western theatres. The general staff issues the official statement detailing advances on multiple fronts and confirms gains in both theaters.
The document lists loans and discounts, building and fixtures, U.S. bonds, Federal Reserve Bank stock, a Five Percent Fund, and cash and due from bank totaling 108 380 907. It shows capital stock 303.91, surplus 29 949.89, undivided profits and semi annual dividend 3 000, taxes reserved 3 600, circulation 2 600, deposits 89 188.65, and assets totaling 479 867.42.
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