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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
2
Classified notice appears from a 1912 newspaper indicating second class matter at the New Decatur Alabama post office under the 1876 act with monetary amounts listed as 1.00 41.76 8.00.
The document lists presidential candidate Woodrow Wilson on the ticket with the Platform America First. It names congressional and judicial nominees including Edward B. Almon for Congress, R. C. Brickell and C. Kyle for Circuit Judges, L. P. Troup for Probate Judge, James L. Draper for Circuit Court Clerk, Frank J. Troup for Tax Assessor, Chas C. Robert for Tax Collector, and all other Democratic nominees.
The Selma Times reports the Alabama Bar Association in Decatur last week. Birmingham lawyer W D Denson charged 100 corporation lawyers control Alabama politics. A vote of 30 to 23 rejected tabling a condemnation motion. the group then voiced support for the judiciary. The Daily urged silence on the matter as sensational and unproven.
Bridal notice from Decatur Daily highlights wedding invitations described as stylish and high quality. Ad emphasizes design variety and distinctive presentation for special occasions.
Louisville, the South’s largest city after New Orleans and Baltimore, faces population loss and stagnation. Business leaders urge a one million dollar factory fund to spur small and large plants, with the Courier Journal supporting efforts and about a third of the goal already subscribed. The city adopts a "Louisville way" to attract factories and create jobs.
The Muscle Shoals site for a government nitrate plant is argued to bring indirect benefits to Alabama. A Niagara nitrate source costs six dollars a ton in freight, a closer Alabama plant would reduce costs and boost regional industry. The project could attract nearly a million and a half people to the area, expanding Alabama’s economy and galvanizing hydro electric and aluminum manufacturing.
The state had 10 strikes and the defendant 18. The jury chosen at 11 40 to try the case was as stated. Remaining jurors were discharged and witnesses gathered in the case. The court adjourned at noon until 1 30 in the afternoon.
Gordon School gains a fresh exterior after decoration with the Stars and Stripes and interior overhaul by the School Improvement Association. alabastined walls and newly painted ceilings reflect state education color recommendations. T O Lee holds the interior contract. Tag Day proceeds of 115 dollars plus contributions fund the work.
The Decatur Daily reports the absorption of the New York Sun Laffan bureau by the International News Service. The move promises faster foreign news and 24 hour operation rivaling the Associated Press. I N S notes strong client growth since 1914 amid European war reporting.
The Gadsden Evening Journal notes debates over naming New Decatur Richmond in honor of Alabama's Civil War hero Richmond Pearson Hobson or the Confederacy’s second capital, while suggesting rival names like Osecarville or Underwoodburg.
Four years ago today items note big sales by live merchants and a postponed case against Robert Hughes accused of rifling Pullman cars. Norwood Construction Coiles charter is mentioned along with obituaries for Mrs. James P. Rogers. Land company assessment raised to 272000. Delite theatre shows Jess the widely advertised movie. Decatur Business College opened at 505 Second Ave New Decatur with a very interesting student body starting work.
Col Alexander Troy commends the Alabama Bar Association for a highly successful conference held in Decatur despite flood attendance losses. A long list of new members from across Alabama was announced and speakers included Professor Lile of the University of Virginia. Troy visited Huntsville before returning to Montgomery.
A poetic plea from A. B. J. in Southern Churchman asks heaven to end fighting and grant peace. It urges rulers to shed greed and pride, embrace light, and turn from paths away from God. The verse pleads for forgiveness, guidance, and divine peace on darkened nations.
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