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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
2
Resolutions tributes of respect and obituaries priced at five cents per line. Advertising rates available on request. Advertisers must submit copy by noon the day of publication to ensure service.
The Hon. Richmond Pearson Hobson, famed for war and reform deeds, now leads the suffrage effort. The piece questions whether a single man can bear multiple burdens of progressive politics and prohibition, as he directs votes for women.
Niagara Falls reports 74000 more horsepower developed after the Burton law expired limiting river diversion. The lapse allows diversion up to 20000 cubic feet per second under the Britain United States treaty now controlling after the Burton law expiration.
Palm Beach fashion notes highlight Miss Laura Webb and Miss Peanetta Aleander in conservative bathing outfits with ear rosettes named earmuffs. The feature describes wide lace collars, fluted caps, parasols, silk reticules, long beach gloves, and empire waistlines, noting sun protection and stylish embroidery.
A note from T M Dix states readiness to negotiate loans on improved property in nearly any amount, signaling access to financing for Elity property owners.
Judge W S Speake defends the bail decisions in Decatur authorities, asserting the legality of detentions and his interpretation of the law. He cites Alabama precedents and pledges to act impartially, awaiting Supreme Court rulings on writs of prohibition while noting potential remands or discharge if decisions shift.
T. M. Dix, agent, states he can execute court bonds instanter and that charges are reasonable.
The Star Theatre screens The Millionaire Cowboy a two reel Selig Western. Carl Winterhoff stars as Bud Noble with Winifred Greenwood and Mae Barnes. Bud inherits millions after a Chicago firm of attorneys informs him his uncle died. Cowboys from the Diamond S Ranch perform daring stunts in Prescott and Chicago.
A white man named A. C. Long was arrested this morning by Sheriff McCullough and Deputy Wright on charges of carrying concealed weapons and using profane language. He was indicted by the grand jury after a fight at a school celebration near Oak Grove last month.
Marguerite Snow and James Cruze star in Good Morning Judge at the Delite Theatre today. Also on view is Bud Tilden, Mail Thief by F Hopkinson Smith and an American comedy.
A British inventor patents a shoe cleaning band operated by back and forth wooden arms reachable without stooping. A Massachusetts man patents a wall mounted shaving mirror on three arms usable as legs. Volta items may enter a British museum from an Italian curiosity shop. A West Virginian develops a maple syrup process using bark extract. A Philippine priest invents a storm center position indicator aiding distant direction calculation. A glass topped table and hinged stool create a portable telephone number holder novelty for users.
Advertises a loan of 500 dollars on an improved city property offered by T. M. Dix.
New York March 6 Police women urged to aid vice suppression before a legislative committee. Mrs O H Belmont said rising traffic in girls demands action and that women are better suited than men to handle delinquent girls. She called for motherly protection and a police women force in high risk districts.
An advertisement promotes a show at the Star Theatre claiming audiences will sleep better and be happier after viewing. The listing mentions Bunny as the boss and Miss Turner as the boss’s wife with Miss Finch also in the production.
Representative W. P. Ware has been appointed local representative for the Jacksonville Heights Improvement Company and will likely open offices within the next few days. Decatur Daily reports ongoing local news and developments.
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