This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1915
Page
2
Entry details for New Decatur Alabama postal matter dating February 26 1912 lists staff Warkreader Shelton and B Bloomworth with editor and manager roles. Rates show weekly and monthly carrier and mail plans with 10 45 etc and 40 city editions. notices tributes obituaries ads 5c per line. clerical instruction to report late deliveries and noon copy for advertisers.
Testimony before Montgomery legislative committee reveals the Secretary of the Senate charged individuals for copies of bills, with clerks performing the work without compensation. The disclosure suggests a pattern of emoluments among officials in state government, reflecting on fiscal ethics and governance.
The Decatur Daily commends a Nashville printing firm for generous actions toward Alabama, citing Max Porterfield as saying he received one or two knives from the company but did not think they were charged to the state. The piece suggests the firm’s altruism could justify Alabama doing all its printing in Tennessee.
The article notes that the Hague peace tribunal remains ill prepared for wartime, drawing wide international critique. It discusses structural weaknesses, political pressures, and the implications for enforcing wartime agreements and accountability on a global stage.
Fragmentary notes describe Count Sergius Witte as a leading Russian statesman who negotiated treaties ending the Russo Japanese War and long served as a powerful influence in Russian governance.
A terse wartime remark suggests optimism about an imminent end but warns that lasting peace may still be distant. The quote reflects a cautious mood amid ongoing negotiations and battles.
City officials in Talladega reduce streetcar fare from five to three dollars while noting the policy does not guarantee pedestrians will always receive value in a given period.
John L. Brock of Decatur expands into Denver printing business. The note suggests wealthy patrons like Carnegie influence local ventures and hints at competition among strong backers to gain exclusive privileges.
A sermon warns against misuse of invention and culture. It critiques evolution and self perfection, citing world war and modern life as proof of moral decline. The speaker cites Matthew and Revelation readings, framing the wheat and tares parable as humanity’s spiritual tests.
Testimony covered the stabbing and shooting incident as the court heard Witness statements about the night of the tragedy. The defendant Newsom faced cross examinations and the defense opened with Mrs. Rogers testimony on hearing a scream and a pistol shot.
Zion Hawkins of the Caddo neighborhood died Saturday after a two week illness at age 40. He left a wife and three children and was a farmer and trader respected by many. The funeral and burial were held today in Caddo with many friends relatives and neighbors in attendance.
Miss Irene L Langston of seven miles west of Decatur saw kitchen dining room and contents destroyed by a Saturday night fire. The kitchen stood eighteen feet from the main dwelling which neighbors saved. The dwelling was saved but there was no insurance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.