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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1912
Page
2
The Decaturs Datey announces daily publication from New Decatur Alabama by Tennessee Valley Printing Co. Subscriptions priced at 2.50 yearly or 1.25 quarterly. Notices include tributes and obituaries at five cents per line. Contact number 46 for delivery issues.
Advertisers must file copy by noon on the publication day to ensure timely service. The notice states rates are available upon request and applies to all ads.
A critical column endorses Judge Parker as temporary chairman of the Baltimore Convention, arguing he is a strong Democrat with sound tariff and trust positions. The piece recalls Parker’s past support for Bryan and notes Bryan's public opposition as unjust and unwise. It highlights Parker's dignity and campaign impact.
The text records calls from Parker supporters and allies such as Tom Taggart and Col. Henry Watterson urging unity at the convention. It warns against Bryan's possible opposition and warns of factionalism if he acts to oppose Parker.
A Chattanooga factual portrait cites General John T. Wilder as a living example supporting Prof. Hawk of Illinois who says drinking water with meals aids digestion. Wilder, age 80, reportedly drinks 1–2 glasses after each meal, never uses intoxicants, and built iron works, railroads, mines, and timber industries while earning fame in Tennessee and the Confederacy.
The piece discusses a threatened challenge to the Democratic two thirds rule. It notes leaders prioritize party victory over candidate success and fear blunders at large gatherings. It cites a tentative debate sparked by unknown initiators and warns against leaders forcing conflicts.
A Chattanooga News critique argues the two thirds rule blocks the majority will, invites dark horse nominations, and permits convention manipulation. It urges immediate abolition or a people’s vote referendum to end the rule and prevent wasteful, undemocratic delays.
Among the Democratic delegates in Baltimore is James Roosevelt, State Senator from New York and a first cousin of Theodore.
The April primary appears to influence the doctor's views, redirecting attention to new priorities. The article notes evolving opinions among medical professionals as electoral outcomes unfold.
Aboard the Underwood train to Baltimore the Agé Herald reports delegates demand a candidate other than Senator Bankhead's son for the convention. William Bankhead is little known nationally. potential picks include Martin W. Littleton or Congressman Fitzgerald of New York, both prominent nationwide.
Cullman Ala June 22 in G W Johnson store Henry Wilhite was crushed under sacks of flour when a large stack toppled while he stooped to serve a customer. Several minutes passed before the weight could be removed and authorities feared the injuries might prove fatal.
A local observer says Roosevelt can secure campaign money without hesitation. The report notes Perkins remains employed, even if Harriman exits.
A preacher notes the slogan swat Teddy, arguing for praise after death while Chicago reaction hints at politics and a temperamental figure. The piece frames the line as a reflection on public sentiment and posthumous reputations.
The Roosevelt bolters adopt the old Democratic red bandana as their emblem claiming it symbolizes the plain people. The banner traces back to Allen G. Thurman of Ohio and is now linked to the Rooseveltites for political identity.
John W. Abercrombie declares as a candidate for United States Senate to succeed Senator Johnson. He notes a pending nomination for congressman-at-large not yet cashed and suggests he should serve a term before seeking another office.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Decatur railroad timetable with east and west bound lines, numbers, and scale references. It mentions Southern Railroad and stops, but many words are garbled, leaving unclear station names and exact times.
A Brienne cadet Bourrienne, son of a poor Corsican, rises then falls with Napoleon. Their boyhood bond dissolves as Bourrienne becomes Napoleon’s private secretary and later a fraudster. Exposed, he is banished, later restored, then dies insane in 1834 after a life of graft and ruin.
Urgent appeal notes no invention could benefit shipping more than a timely iceberg proximity warning. Until solved, north Atlantic passage remains dangerous, requiring utmost caution by seafarers and ship masters and risking disasters despite vigilance.
A few lots in the beat fretent part of Decatur are offered cheap to anyone wanting to build homes to meet demand. For information call 4 B Lampkin.
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