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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1915
Page
1
Funeral services for Rey Posephy are planned as community members honor a pioneer citizen who served God and country. Details remain sparse in the surviving fragments.
A large funeral at Ferry Street honors Josephus Shackelford who died Saturday at Tuskegee at 85. Born February 6 1830 in Portsmouth Virginia he became a minister after Mercer University studies and served in Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee. He authored a Baptist history and led churches in Moulton Courtland Liberty and Mt Pleasant.
A historical feature argues for southern ideals shaping early tea party origins and pinpoints the location of the first gathering, challenging common narratives with archival evidence.
J Thomas Heflin spoke at a Confederate dead memorial in City Cemetery praising Southern contributions to the republic. He urged peace over armament and envisioned statues of Christ at port cities, while recalling Jefferson James Madison and Patrick Henry as early champions of liberty.
The article recounts a educator and politically active figure who moved from Forest City Arkansas to Morgan County Alabama in 1879 to establish Mountain View High School at Trinity. He taught there until 1889 except for one year and served as associate editor of the Alabama Baptist in 1886. He led a Leighton school from 1889 to 1890 and was nominated to the Alabama legislature in 1882, serving one term.
The W. J. Swain Show trains arrive in Decatur as preparations begin for the season. Promoted as the oldest and best equipped in America, the troupe promises new acts, a first-time local run of Bell of the Mountain Trail, and a ski Diavola act with a 7:15 band concert and 8:00 show.
Unofficial reports from Washington say leaders of the Villa Zapata faction have begun formal efforts to gauge Carranza and restore peace in Mexico without U S intervention. The aim is to find a way to end the conflict and avoid foreign involvement.
Chicago on June 7 launches Fly Week with the slogan Give the undertaker a vacation. The event begins today as organizers urge travel and airline promotions across the city.
A weekly First Methodist feature reports the U S Steel case and Wendell Phillips prophecy in a Sunday School lesson about David’s sin and its consequences. The Lend A Hand Class president is J B Cassels with weekly offerings from over 30 members. The General Sunday School met at 9 30 in the church auditorium with A J Harris leading and Jas A Duncan, Marvin West preaching.
Petrograd dispatch reports Austro German forces under General Ven Lissengen hammering the Russian right wing along the Dneister River in Galicia while units push toward a flank strike against General Von Mackensen’s main army. North of the Staryk river bombardment signals a crossing attempt as Russians exhaust men and Germans deploy heavy artillery and ammunition to the front.
After about fifteen hours deliberation the jury found William Johnston guilty of complicity in the killing of Lewis Brown, a white boy, at a negro supper near Priceville last year. The punishment was set at ten years in the penitentiary. Levi Oldacre, under death sentence, allegedly confessed to the crime.
Copenhagen dispatch says part of the German fleet sailed from Kiel to clash with the Russian fleet and aid land forces near Libau said cut off from base. Nearby Gothland reports heavy firing as fishing boats observed Sunday.
Petrograd reports a Russian transport and three German steamers sunk as Baltic operations intensify. A German squadron, torpedo boats, and hydro aeroplanes attacked but withdrew after sighting the Russian fleet. Bombs failed to hit targets. Yenizei was sunk by a German submarine with 32 survivors.
London reports the British steamship Star of the West and the British bark Sunlight have been sunk by German submarines. The incidents occurred as naval activity intensified, with both vessels lost at sea and British casualties not yet confirmed.
Copenhagen reports the Austro German army driving on Lemberg has advanced to within eleven miles of the fortress and expects a capture soon.
Birmingham chamber of commerce will send resolutions to President Wilson urging the federal court decision favoring U S Steel to stand. The action follows a local dispute over steel company policy.
London reports a large German air raid over the east and west of England last night causing multiple fires. Official announcements state at least five persons were killed and incendiaries dropped to start fires.
Athens reports King Ferdinand signed a decree ordering army mobilization signaling Romania’s entry into a broader conflict. A Berlin broadcast claimed Romania would remain neutral.
The Nebraska Indians on a South tour arrive in Decatur for opening game against the local Y M C A team tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. The Braves parade in native attire with tomahawks and drums as police guard knot hole seating and tickets sell from 35 cents to 1 50 for automobiles and groups.
Washington reports a second note to the Government on the am ig cagd may be sent to Berlin tonight. Officials say President Wilson delays to avoid mis construction and to ensure no loophole for Germany to use in the correspondence.
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