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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
1
Senor Rabasa, head of the Mexican delegation, denies being named as non partisan leader of the government during the transition. Mediators say agreement on a provisional president is essential to pacification and the revolution's ideals, with mediation possibly lasting several weeks longer.
Washington reports appointments by President Wilson cause a special election by the American Highway Association. Richard H. Edmonds elected to fill the Page vacancy, and Gen. Clifford L. Anderson fills the Noble vacancy, strengthening southern representation.
In Chicago on June 10 the twelfth biannual session of the Women's Federated Clubs debated suffrage with an open floor discussion. Suffrage leaders vowed to push for a convention record favoring suffrage before next week, while antisuffrage delegates bitterly opposed the motion.
Charges of crimes and misdemeanors were filed against Alston G. Dayton, a United States district judge for the Speeshern District, alleging offense in connection with official duties.
Police seek aid in locating Willie Lewis a 15 year old white boy who disappeared after crossing the river at 6 a m with a bicycle. He spoke of working his way to Colorado and left behind a widowed mother needing support. He wore tan pants a blue shirt and gray cap. Any information is welcome.
W. A. Bibb and Son Insurance Agency paid the claim for Capt. W. T. Rowden after his residence burned. Rowden notes the settlement was prompt and satisfactory in every way.
Birmingham reports W C Pullen said he was accidentally shot by an Italian at a railroad camp near the city while practicing with a rifle. He was taken to St Vincent's hospital and expected to recover. Also noted are suffragette activities in England with a delegation planned to meet Premier Asquith and Sylvia Pankhurst’s health affecting a procession. Prof C M W Sprague of Harvard is under consideration for a reserve board position by President Wilson with nominations for all men mentioned.
Chautauqua has delighted Decatur with top lectures music and humorists at an affordable price. To guarantee next year’s visit locals must pledge 290 season tickets at 2.50 each immediately, aiding the hospital project and public benefit. Over 400 tickets pledged. 290 remain.
New Decatur police halted numerous cars last night and issued final warnings. Beginning now every speed violator will be arrested and heavily fined if convicted, with slower driving already noticeable.
The Colonials and M. C. A. baseball clubs will cross bats on Thursday in a scheduled game. Teams and officials await a competitive matchup despite sparse available details.
Official observer A. H. Lyons reported to the Weather Bureau that the government thermometer registered 108 yesterday, making it the hottest day of the season. The day began near 72 and rose steadily through the morning.
A meeting of citizens property owners and taxpayers of Decatur will be held Friday June 12 at 8 PM in City Hall to discuss local issues and concerns. The notice invites residents to attend and participate in the public session.
At Langdonhall Auburn Alabama the Alabama Polytechnic School awarded diplomas to 131 graduates ending the forty second commencement. Before Dr Edward Ross of Wisconsin delivered the keynote on Subsurfaces in the American Social Life a competitive drill highlighted the program.
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce activity update notes ongoing local business events and community initiatives sponsored by the chamber, highlighting upcoming meetings and community outreach programs. Efforts focus on supporting member businesses and promoting economic development in the city.
Ex-Governor B B Comer denounces the recent primaries as debauched and urges reform. He accuses Editor Glass and Governor Emmet O Neal of calling a secret session to push a double primary, alleges liquor and railroad interests spent heavily, cites Jefferson County votes by ineligible electors, and claims campaign expenses totaled forty seven thousand dollars with twenty five thousand spent in the last primary.
Documents from a raid on militant suffragette headquarters reveal that royal figures including the Prince of Wales Princess Alexandra Arthur Duke of Marlborough and Miss Cornelia Vanderbilt were major contributors. It also says Queen Mary offered 5000 which was refused as blackmail and to avoid dampening demonstrations against the King and Queen.
Mack Burk a negro stands trial in law and equity court charged with an attempted heinous crime against a small negro girl. C L Price defends while Solicitor Melvin Hutson prosecutes. Co defendant Stange faces highway robbery charges with two others. all pleaded not guilty.
A bee flew down the throat of an unidentified resident in Boulder Colorado on June 10 causing throat and stomach distress. Medical aid was sought but details of outcome are unclear.
A five story Essex street fire in New York claims seven deaths and injures many as 200 residents are saved. Ceceila Shapiro alerted residents and aided evacuations while police lowered people from adjacent buildings. Acting Fire Chief Deavanny is among the injured.
The Methodist Episcopal Church in Chicago announces plans to build a 1,000,900 skyscraper at Washington and Clark streets in the downtown district. The project will rise on the site of the historic First Methodist church and will include a significant structure to house church offices and related facilities.
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