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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1915
Page
2
Publication notice for second class matter filed March 26 1912 at New Decatur Alabama subscription rates by carrier and mail with six month and yearly options and a request to notify if papers are late or irregular along with tribute obituary and thanks policy priced per line.
A letter from Frank Holt outlines a plan to kill J P Morgan and thousands to halt war supplies to Europe. The piece contrasts Holt’s violent method with governments using mass violence, questioning whether Holt was sane or driven by a distorted aim to end the war.
Governor Henderson urged Mr Merritt to produce evidence in the Alabama graft probe and said the state legal department would aid prosecutions of any financially delinquent officials. He urged nonpartisan action to deter future public theft and praised businesslike governance. The piece notes a wave of peculation beginning with the Lacy defalcation and hints at political coverups.
A terse North regional market update shows red figures across major indices with traders cautious amid mixed economic signals. Analysts note dampened consumer demand and inflation pressures weighing on equities and commodities.
Fragmentary notes suggest debate over Holt's sanity while physicians agree on a death year of four years ago. The alienists appear split on mental state though.
Evelyn Nesbitt did not appear when subpoenaed to testify against Harry in a case. Her press agent was likely present nearby, signaling involvement and media attention around the proceedings.
A playful remark suggests a substitute for kissing, but critics argue the Sherman Act was not invoked to break the monopoly. The quip underscores tension between novelty and antitrust enforcement.
If Governor Whitman commutes Becker’s sentence, the query asks how Whitman and Slaton would fare with an all American presidential ticket, exploring potential political capital and implications for leadership.
Leading political zoologists now admit that the Bull Moose is an extinct species. The unexpected admission ties to debates over wildlife conservation and veteran political rhetoric shaking public trust.
After a doubleheader loss, the Barons could be included in Nashville’s receiver petition. An amended bill seeks to add a few pitchers to the list of defendants or respondents.
On a barn storming tour, Barnes and Barnes would likely test portable battery setups for field audio and lighting. Their humor driven act could adapt to rough venues, using compact power packs and durable mics to keep routines charged and audible.
A humorist’s quip about a plumber who never overcharged draws a sharp response from the blue pencil autocrat. The remark prompts a possible move to the fiction department.
The brief line notes a 1 to 0 score and suggests rising tension or impact beyond the result. It reads like a compact sports blurb from a late edition. The wording emphasizes the lone goal and its pressure in a tense moment.
A vented remark condemns the contempt shown to Col. Roosevelt by bomb specialists and anti-Allied factions, reflecting public frustration with perceived snubs amid wartime discourse.
A county column questions a man promoting good roads claiming he was put off a water wagon yesterday to appear as if he was bounced off. The item mocks the promoter's credibility and motives in a satirical note.
A concise reflection posits that if Shakespeare were alive today he would see contemporary times in a state of dislocation and upheaval. The comment frames current struggles as misalignment in culture and affairs.
In a satirical exchange Senator Sorghum jokes that his campaign owes money to every band in town while a question about musicians greeting voters at home is posed. The light dialogue highlights political satire and fundraising theme.
Limestone County has shipped a car of wheat as part of a broader diversification effort. The move signals local agribusiness expanding beyond core crops into new product lines and markets.
The text suggests the Kaiser may adopt a decorative motif inspired by English "Business As Usual" signs seen during the current offensive period. The snippet implies a symbolic link between British wartime messaging and German propaganda choices.
Citizens joke about Mrs Wombat leading a push to form a society aimed at closing street car doors. The humor centers on the slow uptake of her reform idea in the community.
A joke scene shows a janitor ready to supply more hot air as two book agents on the next floor are sent in. The exchange highlights office banter and playful mock confrontation.
The full bench of the Supreme Court dismissed the $102,000,000 suit against the New Haven railroad and several former directors seeking restitution for alleged looting of the railroad treasury. The ruling was reported from Boston on July 8.
A brief dialogue describes a snug dwelling claiming excellent police protection and the presence of two archists on the top floor, suggesting a cautious, humorous contrast between security and unusual residents.
International wires describe Erich Muenter alias Frank Holt pursued for homicide of his wife in Cambridge and linked to dynamite theft. Authorities hunt for explosive device while noting Muenter’s dual persona and a pamphlet attacking society. Movie star Irving Cummings gains buzz for stunt filled Diamond from the Sky theatricals.
John Barrymore stars in the film adaptation Are You a Mason at the Par amount program on the Saturday theatre. The article lauds Barrymore as a supreme laugh-maker in the role of Perry and declares the comedy among the greatest screen productions.
United Amusement announces three hundred passes will be given away at the Delite theatre to children under 15 who buy a morning Saturday matinee ticket. Passes entitle one matinee weekly through September 1.
A distressed defendant voices rage and perceived injustice as he faces a trial in Chicago. He declares revenge and laments the loss of his only witness, expressing contempt for the authorities and claiming innocence regardless of verdict. The speaker threatens drastic retaliation if exoneration is denied.
Incomplete OCR shows assets and liabilities items including Loans and Discounts, Bonds, Undivided Profits, Semi Annual Dividend, Reserves for Taxes, Circulation and Deposits with figures like 208,330.97 and 100,000. The text lacks full context but indicates a bank balance sheet snapshot with capital accounts and reserves.
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