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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
2
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The piece argues that Alabama residents in Birmingham have urged the U S Department of Justice to seek dissolution of United States Steel. It rebukes the move as unwise and premature, warning it reflects poorly on signers and questions the government’s right to pursue such a case.
Dr Anna Howard Shaw declared in Chicago that the American man has a conception of liberty. She suggested the voluntary segment will persist as long as American women keep title to their personal pulchritude.
The article notes a campaign plan to bring agricultural experts to Morgan County for mass meetings in farm sections. Talks will cover crop diversification stock raising rural industry and other farm interests to promote modern methods and agricultural reforms.
A proposed Stay Apart policy addressing German and American concerns garners favorable reception on this side of the Atlantic. The suggestion aims to reduce tensions and promote cautious diplomacy between the two nations amid ongoing disagreements.
International News Service reports the National Woman's Suffrage Association mid year conference in Chicago where bitterness rose after Miss Alice Blaeckwell of Boston spoke to defuse attacks on the Congressional Union. A subsequent delegates' conference moved to prohibit Association officers from linking with the Union, setting up a clash for a later vote.
Mrs. Elliott Baker of Ky. reports eight years of stomach trouble and indigestion. After nearly a month on Tanlac she weighs 120 pounds, up from 100, a gain of 20 pounds, and praises the remedy for restoring strength. Advocate notes Tanlac is sold in Decatur by Decatur Drug Co. and in New Decatur by Preuit Dillehay Co.
Decatur police court opens tomorrow with two cases planned. Officers seized a grip said to contain liquor and Atlastic, a Black man, is arrested in connection with the incident. Both cases scheduled for tomorrow morning.
John F. Cain longtime flagman at the Moulton Street crossing of the L N railroad and a Confederate veteran died at his residence 1422 Fourth Avenue South at age 72. The funeral will be held at Chestnut Grove after a 4 PM departure and 5 PM arrival, with interment there. He is survived by his wife and ten children living in Paris Texas Holdenville Ok Austinville Rockford Paris New Decatur and Livingstone Montana. Brother Charles N Cain is in town for the obsequies.
Paul Crawford, a prominent automobile dealer, travels to Atlanta to visit the Buick factory and arrange a shipment of cars for his agency. He intends to buy a 1916 model to drive home through the country to Decatur, with the factory planning limited production next year.
Free hospitals for all were urged by a Decatur leader with a vision of universal health care. The address praised the Infirmary and noted it serves Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia and Louisiana while training nurses as far as St. Louis.
J B Striplin and R A Marchini owners of a Vine street tailoring shop ruined by fire will depart tomorrow for brief trips to Rome Georgia and Talladega before resuming business on return.
Chattanooga officials set June 14 as the election date to succeed C. B. James who resigned. Vice president Allison issued telegraphic calls to state directors for the meeting to appoint a successor.
Italian forces hold their ground on the DMLE front with fierce clashes across the Tsonze Hyver area and Tyrolese Alps. Monfalcone faced a third bombardment by Italian destroyer flotilla as Po dchy endured extensive air bombing damage.
The New Decatur Lodge No 491 Free and Accepted Masons held its annual officers election last night. Chas H Johnson was chosen worshipful master with R R Vogan senior warden and Co P Price junior warden. E E Graves becomes treasurer and Claude McMillin secretary. A H Kelley senior deacon Ed Berry junior deacon George W Young is the tyler.
In a Bank of Commerce suit against E. J. a verdict for 129 dollars was rendered in the Law and Equity Court. Judge Wert, a former bank director and stockholder, was disqualified from the trial, with E. W. Godbey presiding.
The Shackelford family expresses gratitude for the kind attentions shown during their recent bereavement. Special thanks are given to Mr and Mrs Dyke Echols for their kindness.
President Wilson told callers there is no official information about a peace movement said to be promoted by Van Ghell Glendeemser and he does not know if the Dutch government aids it. He added the league of peace movement planned in Philadelphia has no connection with the U S government.
A new Austrian submarine, believed sunk by the Anglo French fleet at the western entrance to the Dardanelles, suggests Austria aiding Turkey with war supplies alongside Germany.
A prayer meeting at Westminster Presbyterian Church is set for Wednesday evening at 8 o clock. The service will discuss Modern Beatitudes for Christian Living and is open to the public for an estimated 45 minute session.
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