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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
1
St Louis June 13 Paul El moore Moore editor of the Nation urged against college journalism training in an address at Washington University commencement. He said true knowledge comes from working in a paper office and that schools divert time from general education.
The Alabama Good Roads Association designated August days for road work. Last year over forty counties joined and about 60 000 people worked on roads. Officials urge observance in all sixty seven counties aiming for 100 000 participants.
A motion for a new trial was filed in the Lourie Bowling murder case. The motion challenges the conviction, arguing that one witness was not related to the defendant Ellwood Holloway, who was sentenced to six years. Judge Wert was to hear arguments tomorrow morning as both sides prepared for a heated dispute.
A local report notes Captain Horton teased Company EB members with a planned surprise drill night at the Armory Hall. He refused to reveal details, leaving many soldiers in eager anticipation of an event that may teach them something none know.
P Ballas versus B Strange for two thousand dollars and Jamison against Fred Bon for one thousand dollars involve written agreements and separate suits filed in the county court.
The Imperator of the Hamburg American Line departed Hamburg for New York on its maiden voyage at 4 pm as a severe storm hit the coast. The ship, too large for the pier, used tenders for embarkation while the Osterriff lightship was torn from its moorings.
Amick's Pennant Winners presented A Mechanical Doll at the Masonic last night to a standing crowd. Bob Jarvis delivered a black face stunt, Way clever and the Pell City quartet provided musical numbers. The chorus impressed with vim and dash. pictures aided an excellent program. Patrons voiced pleasure and some hoped the company would be held over another week.
June 13 report from Troy details a near disaster when the Fisitrap bridge over the Conecuh River collapsed. The bridge was under rebuild with workers and a convict detail present, but no one was injured as a picnic wagon and many farm wagons had just crossed moments earlier. Authorities expect a week to secure another crossing.
The condition of Dr. Frank Pettey is reported as steady improvement and it is confidently expected he will be able to return to Decatur from Nashville within the coming week.
In the King's Bridge area of the Bronx a historic hotel near Broadway and 226th Street is being replaced by the New York Baseball Club park. The building once hosted Washington and his staff, served as a stagecoach station, and entertained revolution figures. Edgar Allan Poe is linked to its veranda where he awaited mails and drafts for his poetry.
San Francisco reports a plan to convert the coast railroad network from steam to electric power. Southern Pacific subsidiary and Pacific Electric aim to connect lines from Portland to the Mexican border with electric service, abandoning steam routes and extending from San Francisco to San Diego with intercity links to Eureka and Portland.
A June 1913 piece recalls a yellowed Atlanta Herald issue from May 23 1893 showing front page stories on Mrs Applebaum Grace alias Julia Force murder gossip Hoke Smith a Savannah fatal shooting and a Savannah lynching with hotel gambling raid and real estate ads all echoing today’s sensational style with names and dates tweaked.
Five tons of fireworks stored in a flour mill owned by W. A. Wilment at Deerfield exploded early yesterday, injuring four people including two children with severe burns and a man with a fractured arm. Two churches and numerous homes were partially wrecked. Damage put at about 40 000 dollars.
London reports Balkans urged to avoid fratricidal war while France withholds war funds. Allies press for peace as Russia considers arbitration, raising risk of new European crisis without Austro-Russian understanding.
The Foster Hunting and Fishing Club held its annual dinner and barbecue at the club house on Foster Mill Creek near the Tennessee River. Forty guests attended including Judge W. Skeggs and Hon. H. A. Skeges of our city, with representation from Memphis Cortland Huntaville and nearby towns.
Louisiana sugar planters Jules Godchaux and Edward F. Dickinson testified they believed President Wilson assured opposition to free sugar, relayed through Rep. Robert F. Broussard. Wilson's White House denial followed as former Hawaii Governor G R Carter reported no meeting.
Athens reports a watchman, Francis, shot a man named Hall in the back after an attempted stay for the night near Cotton Mills. Francis and his father and brother were arrested. Hall’s companion and Hall’s sister and her husband, a mill foreman, are connected to the case as investigations continue.
River readings indicate a flood crest near 6.5 feet with water receding gradually as levels fall. Authorities warn of remaining higher flows and localized inundation along low lying sectors.
Manila reports six American soldiers killed and twelve wounded as Brig. Gen. John J. Pershing’s forces seize the main Moro stronghold at Bagsag. The assault included infantry, cavalry, scouts, constabulary, mountain guns, and a machine gun platoon. Persisting operations aim to disarm remaining tribes and secure Mindanao.
Solicitor Melvin Hudson is rapidly recovering after a Sunday night injury when a horse he was driving bolted and drove a buggy shaft into his side. He remains in stable condition and undergoing medical care with updates expected.
Washington June 13 The United States reply to the last Japanese note on the California alien land law is in preparation at the State Department. Secretary Bryan says the communication cannot be completed before week’s end and utmost official reticence remains on details. Both sides continue to treat the dispute in the same argumentative manner as the exchanges begin.
Mrs. Moran pursues damages from the L and N railroad for her husband who was killed when run over by a train at the New Decatur depot. The Law and Equity court hears the case today after a prior mistrial.
In Jamaica L I a near New York a four year old boy Thomas William Brown Jr walked for the first time and his parents credit a nearby lightning bolt that struck as a storm raged Saturday The boy had previously refused to walk despite encouragement and his mother’s panic turned to joy as he ran about the grocery store door after the strike
Theodore Rainey, a white man, was struck by a road engine in the L. & N. yards last night around 11 o clock and painfully injured. His left foot was mashed and he suffered a bruise to the head.
Arrangements are under way to electrify the New Decatur depot. If rumors prove true, the lighting will be completed soon. The new station already proves convenient and comfortable for arriving and departing crowds, a credit to a city of Decatur’s size.
David Beard and Son obtained a judgment in the Law and Equity court for 100 dollars against J Mann.
Washington reports famine danger in the Pribilof Islands as Congress delays passage of sundry civil and commerce funds. Seals and seal meat sustain residents for about a month until relief funds arrive, and a $75 000 Alaska fisheries service appropriation remains exhausted.
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