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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
2
Publication imprint lists second class status and 1912 filing in New Decatur Alabama. Rates shown for weekly, monthly and yearly mail and carrier deliveries. Notices tributes obituaries and cards of thanks charged per line with a telephone contact for missed deliveries.
The United States District Court of New Jersey refused the government's bid to dissolve the United States Steel Corporation. It ruled the Gary dinners and similar meetings were illegal price fixing though these gatherings had ended before the suit. The decision hints at broader regional implications for Birmingham and Southern industry.
The measure sets a threshold of under $30 for misdemeanors and a felony for checks over $30. It grants seven days to make the check good and requires notice at the addressee's latest address. The article critiques the narrowing of personal liberties in this financial enforcement.
Readable text notes Russians pressing Przemys surrender demands near the town named Przemys. The report mentions defending forces and surrounding actions without details.
A brief, cryptic note observes that ham units show no Confederate pt during dry periods. It suggests a coincidence that weather-related dryness aligns with zero Confederate points, without asserting a causal link.
The Cullman circuit court case ends with an affirmation of the murder verdict in the Brindley matter. John W Patterson and Clyde Patterson, jailed in Morgan County, are serving life terms for complicity. A June Montgomery report notes Judge D W Speake died before signing a bill of exceptions, which the court allowed as original. Brindley was convicted on substantial evidence including a jailhouse conversation about a hidden gun.
London reports a lengthy King's Birthday honors list led by Meld Marshal Earl Kitchener awarded the Garter, with Sir Francis Bertie and Sir Kennet Muir Mackenzie raised to the peerage. A large number of army and navy officers receive promotions or appointments to the Bath for services in recruiting, training, and logistics.
At this season of the year every body needs a good general tonic to stimulate secretions and aid nature in throwing off impurities of the blood Owl Chill and Malaria TONIC recommended and money back if it fails Owl Drug Co 401 Bank St
Rear Admiral Fiske reveals harsher details of U S naval unpreparedness and recalls past sea battles won by the United States. He argues that readiness and preparation define Uncle Sam as a fighting force to be reckoned with.
The remark notes that those in the Garden of Eden were not more adept at falling than the Galician city of Przemysl, drawing a provocative comparison between biblical imagery and a European locale.
A Chicago man was compelled to abduct a girl to establish title to her $30,000,000. The statement suggests a motive rooted in wealth rather than luck, highlighting the claim of legal right to a vast fortune.
President Wilson weighs whether Germany can feed a large number of prisoners as U S policy faces wartime food and manpower pressures. The inquiry focuses on Germany’s capacity to sustain prisoner sustenance amid ongoing conflict and allied concerns.
A historical note remarks that after fifty years the South rushed to build monuments to lesser lights while Stonewall Jackson’s memory remains. the author implies a longer wait for true acknowledgment and reflects on commemorative priorities.
Mrs J Dixon of 138 Baxter Avenue praises Tanlac claiming it cured long standing rheumatism stomach trouble and kidney issues. She says after two weeks she could walk again and regained strength, adding the medicine is a Godsend. Tanlac is sold in Decatur by Decatur Drug Co and in New Decatur by Preuit Dillehay Co.
The South Side Women’s Christian Temperance Union met Wednesday at 2:30 PM presided by Mrs. J W Crow. They denounced House Bill 656 to shift state health officer election to the legislature and discussed efforts to protest to lawmakers. Mrs H L Turner resigned as treasurer. Mrs E M Ellis elected to fill the unexpired term.
In a rainy Richmond pageant nearly 6000 Confederate veterans marched through Monument Avenue to lay a cornerstone for a belated equestrian statue honoring General Thomas J. Jackson. Maj. William A. Anderson spoke at the ceremony, funded by schools and societies, Virginia legislature, and the city, with a project begun years earlier by the Richmond Howitzers.
Miami police report three men killed during a failed attempt to free John Ashley, sentenced to death for a Seminole murder. B H Ashley, Wilbur W Hendrickson, and J R Riblett died after gunfire erupted as Ashley tried to breach the county jail.
Classified notice offering to trade or sell a motor vehicle for cash or approved notes. Advertiser accepts balance in property notes or bank stock and will grade trade value. Office address noted as Auto. 165-If
Sam Green, a night agent at the New Decatur L and N railroad depot, was threatened with poisoning after a pin prick on his left forearm. The scratch swelled and became very painful several days later, causing concern for his safety.
London report notes Parliament approval of a cabinet election reform. The Morning Post reports Germany is turning out submarines at a rate of four per month, highlighting wartime production pace and strategic tensions.
An event under the P. S. E. at West Side Presbyterian Church on June 4 promotes proceeds to reduce church seat indebtedness. All are invited to attend.
Special for Saturday June price list shows item labeled Aierecek priced at five dollars and fifty cents in local currency.
In New York on June 4 thirty marine engineers on American Line steamships refused to sign articles for the next voyage unless wages were doubled, citing the perils of sailing through the war zone.
Tokio June 4 Great Britain France Russia Italy and Japan will not take independent action in connection with the war, according to a House of Peers announcement by Foreign Minister Kapo today.
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