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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1915
Page
3
The Birmingham Barons are said to have signed a pitcher with ventriloquist skills who could project his voice to mock umpires from the stands. The piece notes training camps in Orlando and city league activity as clubs prepare for the May start.
A feature by Frank Menke links Ad Wolgast’s repeated injuries to a supposed Bavarian Alps heritage and arsenic use by ancestors. The Havana beat writer cites historic fractures from 1908 to 1914 and recalls a tale recited by ex-fighter and manager Bobby Johnson about a detective doctor referee.
The article recalls Johnson Knockout Brown famed for 144000 earnings in five years who quit boxing a year ago due to weight gain. He hints at a possible comeback as he asserts he will not faint in the ring and dismisses critics. Also mentions K. O. with a German accent claiming self care will restore his ability to fight.
Local crowds head to the Masonic Theatre for performances by Speake and Moches at the Cagles Play House. The ad notes Easter is seventeen days away and urges patrons to get measured now.
Logal bowlers compete in an elimination contest at the R. R. Te Go A to select a five man team to represent the YMCA in foreign games soon. Matches with Huntsville YMCA and Birmingham are set. talks with Nashville and Chattanooga will begin. Averages shown for Monday and Tuesday include Chas. H. Austin Prentis Blackwell J Cunningham An. Hames Jack Coolege B L Malone R M McGlathery S M Walker and others.
Fire departments from Champaign Danville and Urbana tackled a blaze destroying two thirds of two blocks in the center retail district. Loss pegged at 350000 with Wolf and Lewis department store among the wiped out establishments.
New Orleans March 17 Investigation into charges from a report by the interstate commerce commission accusing the Louisville and Nashville Railroad of spending money in Louisiana to defeat proposed taxation will begin tomorrow. Attorney General Pleasant and District Attorney Lagenberg have filed and secured a petition in criminal district court to conduct the probe. Two district criminal judges may oversee the inquiry and question witnesses. If evidence warrants it, charges may be filed and pursued further.
A brief public notice urges readers to phone 46 for subscription information and access to the Decatur Daily. The item emphasizes subscription details and reader engagement in the newspaper.
Stock Company drew a large audience at the Masonic Theatre for a week's engagement opening Monday. The comedy Ma's New Husband pleased locals. vaudeville interludes were well received. Tonight's bill includes Tempest and Sunshine.
Sam Spielberger presents a one product idea with a silver conceit in a display window. The arrangement draws in pedestrians and communicates its message at a glance to observers.
Dorothy Miller a 9 year old shopgirl testifies before a legislative committee in Albany about living on six dollars a week in New York City The Consumers league says her story reflects four thousand girls earning similar wages She recounts paying 2 50 a week rent and 40 cents left after meals and transit Judge Ommen and Mr Dryer oppose the bill arguing against paternalism and charity in wage setting
The Decatur City council postponed its regular meeting last night due to the mayor's absence in Birmingham and Alderman Thompson's illness, delaying city business.
Out of 35 applicants examined in Montgomery, 14 passed the medical practice examination, according to an announcement by Dr. W. H. Sanders of the State Board of Health. No Morgan County applicants passed.
Mrs Jennie Bauer of Nashville, owner of the Bauer buildings on Second Avenue, is in Decatur today to check on her property holdings and oversee management duties.
John Fahey of Boston, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, told the board of directors that business activity began to recover after the wartime disruption and should accelerate soon. He spoke at the opening session in Washington on March 11.
David McKay of the Canadian Pacific says the Corsicana, an English liner from Liverpool, flew a United States flag while at Montreal. The ship, chased from Mersea Mouth to Queenstown by a German submarine, raises international tensions.
Constantinople reports that the Anglo French fleet has restricted its actions against Turkish forts in the Dardanelles to demonstrations in recent days. Turkish war office denies any panic in the city.
Newman Laser of Atlanta southern states manager of the Fraternal Aid Union will arrive in Decatur today for several days. He visits in the interest of the Union and will meet local officials and members.
Deputy Sheriff W. F. Beasley will depart this afternoon for Birmingham to fetch J. H. McGill and his wife Rosa who are held on a charge of breaking into the Charles A. Campbell home on Cain Street several weeks ago. Campbell is a noted employee of the Echols furnishing store.
Complete returns from yesterday's election show mayoral nominees K. T. Littleton and J. F. Finlay. For city commissioners nominees include T. C. Betterton H. D. Huffaker BE D. Bass Ed Harrah A. N. Wgem Wilvoc and D. Ww. Thomas.
Members of Company E in Alabama National Guard face no charges from Montgomery over wearing black shoes instead of tan during dress parade, a deviation from army regulations noted in reports.
After a lingering illness N B Hall aged 75 died at his daughter’s home at 10 PM. He leaves four sons P W Hall Benton Harbor Mich W N Hall F W Hall Clarence Hall and two daughters Mrs J Guergin Chicago and Mrs W B Todd Decatur. He was esteemed for his life of service and generosity to the towns. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 10 AM at 402 Sherman with interment following.
The L N Railway responds after two and a half years of open advertising and public notices to counter claims of secrecy and manipulation. It emphasizes its belief in press publicity and outlines two propositions it supports.
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