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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1915
Page
3
The admiralty announced the French mine layer Casbianca was sunk in the Aegean Sea by Turkish forces. The commander and 64 crew members were rescued by a British destroyer.
Phone 46 urged readers to subscribe to the Pecaturs Daily, offering contact details and a call to action for weekly or daily delivery. The snippet frames subscription as essential access to the paper’s local news and ads.
An old time advertisement claims Cardus strengthens weak spots and eases symptoms of women’s ailments. It promises relief from fatigue irritability and aches and invites readers to write to the Ladies Advisory Line in Lickeneeeee Tennessee for a trial. The copy uses sensational language about not needing sleep and returning to health.
Will Henderson, a black man on vagrancy terms in Decatur, was jailed an extra 30 days after guards found the shackles held by strings and the locks off. Mayor Nelson ordered the addition despite Henderson claiming the locks fell off at work. George Johnson, also black, was fined 8.60 for stealing 30 cents from the Decatur Cafe.
The Masonic Theatre is undergoing repairs with painters and carpenters at work and will be dark all week. Manager H B Cagle is in Memphis on business and the venue plans to reopen next Monday.
Rugged old ad touts RUB-MY-TISM to cure rheumatism neuralgia headaches cramps colic sprains bruises cuts burns old sores and insect stings with internal use at 25 cents.
Dr Ann Howard Shaw opens the National Suffrage Association mid year meeting in Chicago and denounces American men as uncivilized while advocating national enfranchisement for women. She says women are fit to serve as soldiers and argues that Europe would not have war if women had the ballot.
London June 7 The heavy Turkish losses in the Dardanelles show the ferocity of the battle. The greatest effort to force the passage and open a route for war supplies to Russia is underway. An Anglo-French victory report says Turks were beaten back along a three mile front, raising expectations of more favorable news.
Morgan County Commission in session examining the Tax Assessor Frank Troup’s books. The court reviews records on the first Monday in June to correct errors and ensure accurate accounts.
Judge Robert C. Brickell arrives in Decatur on route to Moulton to open a two week term of the Circuit Court. He is joined by Solicitor D C Almon. Brickell's reputation grows for handling many cases per term. Last month he had three juries active at once with two deliberating and one hearing evidence.
In New York on June 7, the ship St. Louis docked with reports of a riot sparked by passenger Morris Weingarten defending the Lusitania sinking as legitimate war. Lusitania survivors shouted at him and demanded he be thrown overboard. he was saved by several Rusky stewards.
Chicago reports seven deaths in Lake Michigan rivers near the city as the first perfect summer day brings thousands of bathers to free beaches. The chaotic scene yesterday saw hundreds more involved in the holiday crowds and rescues.
The speech honors Confederate veterans and defends Southern secession as a lawful part of U.S. history. Heflin cites Washington Jefferson and Jackson, recalls Civil War battles, and salutes veterans with crosses of honor and musical tributes.
Wood for sale heater or stove wood call Wilder Place 124 New Decatur. For trade or sale an automobile will accept part cash approved notes for balance will grade for property notes or bank stock Write this office addressing Auto. 15 tf
In Hawesville Kentucky on June 7 Frank Adkins is dead and his brother Will Adkins dying after their father fired a gun at them at the Adkins place, following a quarrel over alleged ill treatment of a nephew.
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