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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
2
The notice lists carrier rates for one week and various mail periods and dues for the paper. It urges timely delivery and requests readers notify the office if the paper is not received, providing contact details for New Decatur.
President Wilson announces Robert Lansing former state department counselor will succeed William Jennings Bryan. Lansing has acted as secretary since Bryans resignation and is praised as a diplomat versed in international law and a steady adjunct to the Wilson administration.
The piece notes the grandfather clause, long used to limit Black voters, has been invalidated by the U S Supreme Court. It discusses the clause’s discriminatory origins and its role in shaping electoral control in Southern communities, marking the end of an era.
The text holds up the grandfather clause as a marvel that has withstood time and implies white supremacy in election access. It argues the South must prevent Black voters from polling and asserts white rule will persist, predicting a surrogate will arise to replace the clause.
Jim Ewing of Banks and Ewing recalls a heat wave tale as a thirsty stranger, sweating and tired, buys eight Coca Colas in a single afternoon. The scene captures a sun drenched day, a persistent customer, and a grocer’s quick salesmanship in a small town vignette.
A Palace Cafe alarm clock bound in a room above the cafe sent its main spring loose causing a loud alarm that drew a large Second Avenue crowd. The sudden bell ring sparked chaos comparable to a circus parade before order returned.
Mr and Mrs J H Lipscomb welcome a 10 pound girl. The birth is noted with congratulations from family and friends.
A reader note promotes dialing Phone 46 to subscribe to the Decatur Daily. The item urges readers to secure a home delivery or subscription directly from the newspaper.
A local letter urges Decatur Christians to join prayer efforts for a July 4 revival at Bo Side Baptist Church led by Rev. Reese. The writer asks for 200 conversions, cites laws against opiates, whiskey, and trafficking, and emphasizes family prayer and cottage meetings to spread the gospel across Decatur and beyond.
The Morgan County Board of Pensions will meet at the courthouse on July 5 at 9:30 a.m. to hear pension claims from veterans and widows. Applicants previously dropped from the rolls may appear with witnesses to show cause for reinstatement.
Amsterdam dispatch reports German forces, fresh from Galicia victory, ready another push toward Warsaw. Troops from Galicia have been moved to the front west of Warsaw.
Robert Muller, found guilty at Bailey Police Court on June 4, executed yesterday at the Tower of London by shooting. Another alleged German spy, Robert Rosenthal, faces court martial. Muller, once in Boston in the rubber trade, claimed British naturalization. his associates Keupferle and Hahn faced differing fates.
Postmaster General Burleson directs all U S mail to Sweden Norway Denmark and the Netherlands to sail direct to these nations avoiding belligerent ports. The move follows reports that mail for these countries was opened and censored during transit through warring nations.
Officials at the courthouse announce the closed game season and Deputy Sheriffs will enforce the state game laws. The sheriff's force will mobilize immediately to arrest violators and support active enforcement efforts.
International News Service reports New York June 25 Deputy Attorney General Cook plans to present Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw's life history to jurors to counter claims Stella Stanford White was besmirched. Moving pictures will highlight the case as prosecutors argue Harry Thaw is criminally insane and should remain in the state hospital.
Warden Allen at Toilet Illinois began efforts to clear up his wife’s murder at the state penitentiary last Sunday. He met with a Governor’s representative and outlined plans to solve the case. A special grand jury has been called to consider charges against suspect Campbell, a Negro.
All the Decaturs are out this afternoon to watch the business men of Decatur face the merchants of New Decatur at City League Park. The game benefits the City League Association and is expected to raise a neat sum.
Charlie Baker, described as a negro, held in New Decatur jail over a cow theft on Third Street. The animal, stolen Sunday night, was cashed through a check at A C Joiners store by Harris McClennon who bought the cow from a second suspect now being sought.
The Johnson Brothers will perform at the First Christian church for the evening service on Sunday per a pastor announcement. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Berlin reports the Deutsche Tages Zeitung may again appear after suspension for denouncing the American note. The editor is warned that any further offense will be treated more seriously.
H A Nungester of Salina Ohio has purchased an interest in Owl Drug Company and is now actively connected with the firm. He is a drug man with wide experience and a registered pharmacist in several states.
Commissioner of Agriculture J. W. Newman has withdrawn from the Democratic nomination race. The remaining candidates are Lieut. Governor E. McDermott of Louisville State Auditor H. M. Bosworth of Fayette county A. O. Stanley of Henderson and H. Y. McChesney of Frankfort.
The steam er Bergensfjord, detained for days at Kirkwall Scotland with Dr. Bernhardt Derkburg aboard, finally reaches Bergen. The ship carried the Kaiser’s representative in America amid ongoing tensions between Germany and Britain.
Huntsville reports the death of J Henry Lindman a prominent cotton dealer and factor since just after the Civil War. A Confederate veteran from Forrests cavalry he enlisted as a private and later served as assistant quartermaster. Survived by five sons.
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