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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1913
Page
1
In Henderson Kentucky a night rider case ends with Claude Hall a 28 year old farmer being arrested after scraps of wall paper matching Hall and Spencer home walls linked him to a night rider notice. Spencer and family escaped a later house fire and Hall faces $200 bond while pledging guilty.
In Montgomery Ale July 8 Kirkman ONeal the governor's young son takes over as private secretary after Daniel W Troy resigns citing workload as state's special counsel in foreign car cases The appointment is described as temporary Kirkman finished Annapolis Naval Academy and left government service at graduation ages
A July 7 1913 letter from W G Lang pastor of Decatur expresses support for last Saturdays store closing policy. He frames the stance as humanitarian and chivalric defending young women clerks and Christian ethics.
The Man About Town suggests shop owners should unite to set a common closing time around six to seven o clock. The columnist notes the behind the counter workers face long hours and calls for a collective discussion to implement a taps moment, emphasizing solidarity among merchants and avoidance of prolonged activity.
In Birmingham Thomas L. Cannon of the United States Good Roads Association says St. Louis will host the largest convention of its kind. Delegates from almost every state and major cities are expected, with governors and corporate leaders named to attend this landmark event.
In Charleston on July 8 officials report both coal operators and striking miners in Paint and Cabin Creek fields adopting a fight it out motto. Thomas Cairns, president of District No. 17 UMWA, urged unity while W L Connell of Paint Creek Collieries Co reportedly refused concessions. Thousands idle. 20,000 in the New River field may return to work soon.
The Alabama Fire Prevention Society will conduct a detailed inspection of Decatur and New Decatur on Thursday July 10 reviewing all mercantile establishments manufacturing plants churches and schools. The visit includes a water works and fire fighting apparatus review and will inform municipal authorities and insurers. The meeting follows a year of city inspections and aims to boost fire safety through stricter building laws and department efficiency.
Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry impersonated by local businessman Ludwig Meyer visited Erie to mark the centennial of Perry and his men building ships in the harbor. The event featured lights and color along the port as part of Lakes region commemorations. Chicago announces plan to hire ten police women for beaches and parks per mayor Harrison.
Montgomery July 8 governor O Neal pardoned Lucas Nawden a negro convict from Lowndes County after years of heart trouble. Less than an hour later Nawden died at Speigner s Norden while unaware he was free. He had been serving twenty years for murder and the remains were to be shipped to Lowndes County.
A. J. Brame elected vice president with S. Johnson as secretary and treasurer. An executive committee includes Ho-W-hatener Hawkins John S. Goldsmith J. P. Orme W. W. Graves J. R. Daniell J. W. Gunningham and Harry E. Parker.
In Havana a pistol duel at the Prado left Gen Armand Riva mortally shot while riding with his sons. Gen Ernesto Asbert Morales and Arias also exchanged fire after a clash sparked by Saturday night raid on the Albert Club. Riva died. coachman and bystanders were wounded. Albert and Morales fled toward Marianno.
Tahlequah Oklahoma July 8 Henry Sanders was shot and killed and his father Matthew Sanders a former Cherokee County sheriff was stabbed and likely fatally wounded at Dykes Chapel five miles south of town during a church service over a dispute in a Sunday school class. The Johnsons fled as the altercation unfolded.
Fred Pentecost pleaded guilty to forgery in Law and Equity court and received a ten year sentence from Judge Wert. He swindled several Decatur merchants out of one to five dollars by checks signed by his father in law, allegedly forged by Pentecost.
Special to the Decatur Daily Florence July 8. While swimming in the Muscle Shoals Canal Saturday afternoon Clarence Perryman was bitten in the leg by a snake. He was seining for minnows and did not see the snake before the attack. He remains in a serious condition.
The notice warns that yesterday was the final day to pay the street tax of two dollars and a half to the city clerk for the current year. It threatens a penalty of one dollar and sixty cents if payment is not yet made, implying enforcement actions.
Louise Bowling, convicted of murder in the Elwood Holloway case and sentenced to five years, was released yesterday afternoon on a 1500 dollar bond as the case is appealed to the supreme court. She remains free pending the supreme court decision.
Oakland July 8 Jack London the writer is in a hospital preparing to undergo tomorrow an operation for appendicitis. The doctor says London is in good general condition and should be out again in about ten days.
City officials call on Decatur residents to tidy premises and remove rubbish on Thursday July 10. Merchants urged to clear inflammable materials from cellars and against frame houses as part of city cleanup.
City of New Decatur Alabama issues proclamation urging merchants and residents to comply with building laws to prevent fire risks. Meeting announced for Thursday July 10 1913 to discuss enforcement and potential insurance rate impacts. Mayor R H Wolcott signs the notice.
A cat rides a street car prompting laughter and teasing as a gentleman reacts loudly. The incident is described with humor, noting the unusual sight and the crowd's attention in a lively, period-tinged voice.
John Fason pleaded guilty to grand larceny and received a sentence of 23 months and 2 days on the county roads. Edward Grantley was sluted to the Law and Equity court yesterday afternoon for deserting his wife amid a case drawing public attention to the involved parties. Tidwell and Sample represented Grantley and attorney Ley of Harteelle appeared for Hutson.
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