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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
4
Dr. Warren Waite received a death sentence at Sing Sing during the week beginning July 1 after a jury verdict. He spoke dramatically in court, admitting to greed and multiple thefts culminating in the murder of his wife's parents.
The Decatur area shows prosperity as Patterson Mercantile Co bought 127 bales from Charles Evans of Falkville for 7163.96 dollars. Cotton remains held with middling prices around 12 cents, sellers not eager to part with stock despite demand.
Edna Mayo plays Mary Page in a Friday showing at the Sonic and Star Theatres. The performance centers on Mayo’s portrayal amid a period setting. Spectators anticipate a strong turn by Mayo and a period-accurate production.
Mrs Josiah Evans Cowles of Los Angeles has been elected president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs receiving 1273 votes to 423 for her opponent Mrs Samuel Sneath of Tiffin Ohio. The announcement came in New York on June 1.
The Senate plans to close the Brandeis nomination saga by going into executive session at 4 55 this afternoon to receive the judiciary committee report and then vote. President Wilson faces the final chapter of a long controversy over Louis D Brandeis as the Senate prepares its decision.
M. M. Cantrell and E. B. Stoltzenberg proprietors of a Huntsville drug store were fined 100 dollars each and sentenced to 30 days on the streets by Mayor M. H. Lanier after a raid at the Southern depot yielded 300 pints of liquor. Two clerks got 25 dollars fines for aiding and abetting. All appealed. The owners denied knowledge of ownership and promised defense. The Hessig Ellis Drug Co of Memphis linked to the shipment is under government scrutiny.
J D Bush resigns as secretary and treasurer of Payne Lumber Company effective immediately. He is a well known Decatur resident and has not announced future plans though it is believed he will stay in Decatur and pursue business ventures.
Advertising snippet promotes Blacko Stomach and Liver Tablets to cure bad taste and coated tongue. Claims relief at a price of 25 cents. Listed with a 30-6t clasps.
Two local students, Jennie Caroline Perkins and John Thomas Carter, were awarded degrees at the University of Alabama commencement exercises held last night. Perkins received a Bachelor of Arts and Carter a Bachelor of Science as diplomas were awarded to a class of 129.
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