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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
1
Maj E C Gordon laid to rest in Athens as old friends and Decatur neighbors paid final respects. Honorary pallbearers included J E Norton and J C Gordon, with a guard of honour from the Decatur community at a 5 p m service at T M Hobbs residence.
New York and Mrs. John McCafferty, aged 80, who after an operation can see again after fifteen years, describes startling experiences. She spots a motor car and a girl in a hobble skirt, exclaiming at the dress and the way the girl walks, comparing it to a Japanese style.
Eagle Pass Tex July 18. Claim of a plot to dynamite the American Consulate and endanger Consul Luther Ellsworth leads him to shelter at the Eagle Pass army post at night while records are moved to the U. S. side. Deming N M July 18. Courier reports slaying of a mail carrier near Columbus and theft of pouches as rebels cross into Mexico with funds. The article notes possible early U S recognition of Huerta and cabinet moves, with El Pais opposing Ambassador Wilson and Lima on border policy.
The North Carolina which has the Mexican situation arrived off the Galveston bar from Tampico, Mexico, at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon according to wireless advices. The ship will remain here several weeks, it is said.
A caution issued across papers warns readers about a scheduled July 18 event. Authorities urge vigilance and outline safety measures, while editors emphasize verifying alerts from official channels.
Chief of Police White laments a prison escape after guard betrayal. Peter Taylor, jailed for loitering, was deemed trustworthy but fled Birmingham after the guard's error. The Magic City authorities will send a deputy to pursue the escaped convict.
Tuscumbia reports Woodward and associates from Birmingham are boring for oil at Haleyville with a force on site and prospects of striking oil considered very bright.
A Wednesday night blaze in Tuscumbia caused 30 000 to 40 000 dollars in damages. The fire began in T H Gamble’s livery stable and quickly spread to Willis Sparky’s saloon and A C Braden’s warehouse, with nearly all losses uninsured.
The note instructs to obtain copies for every letter mailed. It directs contacting J. W. Cunningham, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, to supply sufficient copies for correspondence.
Deputy Leonard Mculloch arrests Ophelia Williams, described as a negress, today in Cullman on a serious charge. The report provides no further details on the case or the charge.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer column notes Col. Gorgas’s honest accounting after cleaning Gagua or Gaugatl in Ecuador. The act of returning unspent funds is praised as ordinary justice and seen as boosting goodwill between the United States and Ecuador, countering diplomatic posturing with a simple, principled deed.
Scale Alabama July 18 news reports the discovery of a newborn girl's body on a vacant lot west of Broad Street. The infant showed severe injuries and a local jury was formed to investigate the identity and the person responsible, with further hearings planned.
A boiler explosion at the grist and saw mill owned by H Gay Thrasher four miles west of Trinity killed Miss Dyer Bourghina instantly and fatally wounded H Gay Thrasher. Three others were badly hurt including Richard Thrasher and Percy Thrasher with severe injuries.
A wreck in the L N yards around 12 10 this morning killed engineer Houston Fleming 28 and Dash Hamlin 18 airman. Fireman Isaac McDaniel negro fireman was bruised but not seriously hurt. Fleming died after being pulled from under his engine and Hamlin was crushed under a fire box. The accident followed a collision between No 15 and No 18 engines on the south tracks near Austinville bed crossing. The brothers of Fleming arrived to escort the body to Columbia Tennessee for burial. The wreck drew a large crowd as investigators described a fatal siding collision and derailment.
A Johns Hopkins professor criticizes popular fiction for misrepresenting American life across regions. He urges writers to portray current social and industrial progress accurately, noting the South and other areas have evolved since earlier centuries.
Lee Carter was arrested by Sheriff McCulloch yesterday on a charge of selling whiskey and released on a one thousand dollar bond.
Notice urges readers to report late or missing newspaper deliveries promptly to ensure regular service. It emphasizes consistent daily delivery and provides instructions for notifying the paper about delivery failures.
The call urges Decatur to invite the Alabama Good Roads Association to meet there in 1914. It argues Decatur’s suitability among Alabama towns, highlighting modern hotels and regional advantages, and asks local commercial bodies to secure the convention's coming.
The J B Hurst home on Johnson Street was sold to J B McDonald. Possession will be given about October 1.
A Massachusetts project aimed at reducing living costs began with promise but collapsed after three to four months as material and labor costs rose. The St. Louis Republic reports the venture's shutdown reflects broader economic pressure and rising expenses.
Cunningham and Brock sold yesterday to J. D. Crow a residence at 412 Ninth avenue west. They are improving their property at 807 Moulton street with fresh coats of paint and home upkeep.
A farmer's son returns puzzled by a letter from a correspondence school. He explains to his father that sophomores tell him to haze his welt, reflecting a humorous, rustic exchange in a Chicago Journal style.
Perry Elbert Saxon, two, son of Mr and Mrs J C Saxon, died at 2 a m after a two week illness at 12209 Fifth avenue south. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 a m conducted by Dr M H Welle with interment in the city cemetery.
The Malone building at Grant Street and Second Avenue hosts an ice cream supper tomorrow afternoon and evening. The School Improvement Association invites a large crowd. organizers have prepared to entertain attendees and assure seating for all.
Several talks were given by mothers at the Carnegie Library yesterday afternoon and the meeting adjourned until cooler weather. Members listed include Vera Austell John Almon W M Balley E D Bailey J T Brown O B Cartwright J H Calvin W T Giles Alex Hardage Clyde Hendrix C T Hardiman S T Irwin T M Jones J F Levin Ben F Martin W W Nelson W J Nesbit Foster Pointer BE N Penick KE H Price J W Reese B L Rainey W S Russell J J S M J D What M L M S M Thompson W B Todd J D
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