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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1915
Page
2
Local notice page from the New Decatur Alabama newspaper outlining publication details and subscription rates. Names listed include Hark Reader W R Shelton Ben M Bloodworth. Editor See Manager. Notices include tributes and obituaries with per line pricing and contact info.
Editorial notes the Prinz Eitel Friedrich captured and sunk the American bark William P Frye in neutral waters near South America. It condemns the seizure, the crew’s confinement, and the loss of cargo, urging a proportionate indemnity while warning against US humiliation.
Huntsville welcomes the Twickenham Hotel marking an up to date hostelry for the sister city. The Decaturs boast the best hotel accommodations of similar size in the South and praise progress that benefits North Alabama travelers. Local hotelmen believe Huntsville’s hotel business will improve with this development.
Testimony before the Montgomery investigating committee states telegraph messages about cotton transactions credited to the state account by Ex-Governor O'Neal will fuel further speculation about public finances and political conduct.
The creation of three new admirals adds prestige to the American navy which has had little opportunity to attract attention by the fighting route in recent years.
Local delegates backing the Decaturs lent valiant service as Dothan carried the day. The Decatur towns are rising as significant convention centers in North Alabama, promising a different outcome next time.
Britain asserts it has sunk eleven German U boats since the blockade began, a figure cited amid debates on Allied naval strategy and submarine threats. The remark underscores wartime tensions as authorities weight the effectiveness of blockade measures against the Kriegsmarine.
Support this home enterprise the steamer Alma nda of the Decatur Navigation Co sailed today for down river points. The piece urges shippers to give enthusiastic patronage to the home operated line to ensure freight and passenger service. It emphasizes local ownership and collective support as essential for the company’s success.
New York advocates rename Jumel Mansion in Washington Heights to Washingtons Headquarters, arguing fitting for its Revolutionary War links. Alderman Dowling defends preserving the historic Jumel name amid a row over the house once used by Washington and later owned by Mme Jumel and Burr.
The Age Herald imagines extreme measures to curb liquor advertising the tip to silence temptation. It jokes about news dealers officers of the law and publishers all closing their eyes to avoid or hide from whisky promotions.
Turkey pledges improved performance in the European contest if the Allies secure victory. The statement outlines national sporting and diplomatic hopes tied to outcome, signaling favorable conditions for future participation and cooperation with Allied powers.
A brief note observes that baseball culture favors the adage early to rise, linking discipline and success in practice routines. It highlights players and teams embracing morning workouts and hustle, framing punctuality as a competitive edge.
A reading from a historical Illinois source notes a Black person jailed for stealing six eggs. It suggests the theft could be viewed as grand larceny in light of fruit prices and legal standards of the era.
A Montgomery jury found a White man and a Negro guilty for sharing exam questions used by the State Board of Health. The ruling may curb the selling of such information in Alabama for some time. The frequent appearance of scandal around state examinations prompts calls for intervention.
The appointment of Hallam W Goodloe as private secretary to Governor Thos Rye of Tennessee will meet with general approval in the Volunteer State. Mr Goodloe is widely known and has had large experience in public affairs.
If ongoing legislative committee probes persist, observers warn that the scope may widen to suggest widespread purtled activity across Denmark, implying extensive political or administrative misconduct.
A German raider sinks the Frye triggering strong reaction in the United States as protests and call for action intensify. Sailors and officials react to the naval incident with heightened tension and public concern.
A Montgomery Advertiser circulation manager discusses naming clarity and how a name in the byline might affect readership, noting potential misreadings and the need for accurate attribution and branding.
John C. McManus, an American once from Chicago living in Mexico City, was killed by Zapata troops as they entered the city. The U.S. State Department received the demand for punishment of his slayers, with the Brazilian minister reporting expected execution this afternoon. An inquiry has begun as tensions rise after the evacuation of Mexico City.
A speaker criticizes proposed renaming of Varick Street and Seventh Avenue arguing the street honors Gen Varick, a Revolution figure who supported Rob Morris and financing liberty. The speaker contends Varick’s contributions merit preservation of the name to honor his family and legacy.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a detoxifying blood tonic for skin ailments and systemic health. It claims impurities vanish from blood and organs improve after starting treatment, with a plea for free advice and a booklet from Buffalo New York.
Ready Kentucky woman Laura Bratcher credits Cardui, a women’s tonic, with curing months of illness and nervous weakness after doctors failed. She reports weight gain and renewed energy after eleven bottles and urges others to try the product, claim supported by the manufacturer’s ad copy.
A public notice urging readers to subscribe to the Decatur Daily via phone 46 ana informs residents of subscription options and contact details.
Amsterdam dispatch reports German officials view a zealot captain as causing a painful impression. No representation from Washington yet. foreign office to meet strong representations, no conciliatory spirit shown. Press has not been allowed to mention further details.
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