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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
2
Entertaining the Travelers at Alabama TPA Convention
The Decaturs will host the Alabama Traveler's Protective Association convention in May with over one hundred delegates expected from across the state. The two day gathering may boost local advertising and relies on business and civic support for entertainment funds to show traveling salesmen a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decaturs
Alabama Traveler’s Protective Association
Alabama
Alabama Scandal Roundup Highlights Official Misconduct
A fragmentary column cites Alabama cases including the Lacy convict department hall Billingsley Agricultural department shortage and a pension department payout dispute. It notes examinations and alleged improper gifts while praising honest officials by contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Lacy
Billingsley
Graft Allegations Surge Over State Copying Contracts
The secretary of the Senate report reveals accepted sums for copies of bills, with actual copying done by state employees. Major offenses and numerous minor infractions are cited, suggesting colossal graft across many departments. A $2,000,000 bond issue is being pushed by the current legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Commonwealth
Unclear Phrase Sparks Reference to Mercury Banner Motto
The fragment hints at a stern decree toward Mexico, invoked with a Huntsville tone and Mercury Banner style, suggesting a political or editorial flare without concrete events or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Mexico
Huntsville
Mercury-Banner
Daily Want Ad Delivers Again Amid Office Hesitation
The Daily want ad delivers once more while the advertiser delays reaching the office. The lingering hesitation to visit the office slows the process and adds to the time before the ad is placed.
Italy’s Appetite for Brinkmanship Reflects Public Excitement
A commentary notes Italy’s fondness for near-war posture, enjoying the thrill of tension while avoiding actual danger. It contrasts public appetite for stirring events with preference for stability and safety, highlighting political risk and societal mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
MAIL ORDER PROFIT ARGUMENTS IN CONGRESS ADDRESS
A Pennsylvania address by Hon. Mr Kelley before the National House of Representatives on February 18 argues mail order firms hurt small retailers by undercutting prices. He cites sworn testimony showing higher costs for mail orders and department stores, and notes standard pullers to entice buyers at unjust prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Pennsylvania
National House of Represen
Congressional Record
Neustrom
University of Wisconsin
Judiciary Committee of
House
Tennessee House backs quorum-breaking absence ban
The Tennessee House approves a bill making a legislator who leaves the state to break a quorum a felony. The measure aims to curb legislative trips to neighboring states to defeat laws, arguing that loud, rule-breaking behavior should not be left unchecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee House of Representatives
Tennessee
General Assembly
Arithmetic Trouble With Half-and-Half Cotton Seed Trade
A humorous quip notes that in a seed selling deal labeled half and half there is only one half paid to the seller, leaving no second half for the buyer and exposing a basic arithmetic flaw.
England Applies Prohibition Theory to Food and Drink
A report notes that England is considering extending prohibition ideas beyond alcohol to include food. Government and public health officials weigh potential restrictions and enforcement challenges alongside cultural and economic impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Probe committees prep hearing on decatur class
Front page note states committees will hold hearings on the Decatur class issue with expected public attention and formal inquiry into the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decaturs
Actor to Repeat Devil Role at Masonic Theatre Tonight
For twelve months he portrayed The Devil in the same play at Balasco’s Theatre New York and toured the South years ago. Mr Crocket returns to the Devil role tonight at the Masonic Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Devil
Balasco
New York
South
Mr. Crocket
Masonic Theatre
Engine Landslide Buries Locomotive Injures Three Crew
A landslide on Curve 10 near Memphis buried a giant Illinois Central locomotive under about 20 feet of earth injuring three members of the freight crew. The engine was passing through when the slide struck today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Illinois Central
Here
Lyceum Entertainment Delights Decatur Audience
The sixth Lyceum program at Decatur City Hall featured the Molander Orchestra with a reading by Miss Pearl Bolander titled The District School Exhibition. The crowd erupted after the reading, while earlier portions offered garbled classical selections and violin solos that pleased many in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Decatur City Hall
Molander
Pearl Bolander
Lewis Stock Co at Masonic Thea tre Presents The Banker and the Child
The Lewis Stock Company opened Monday at the Masonic Theatre for a week with The Banker and the Child drawing large crowds. Whitey Holtman and Eva Lewis share top honors in last night's performance with Billy Holtman Jr. delivering a versatile juvenile lead. tonight features The Devil with William Crockett and a special rendition of Alabama Dreams by Whitey Holtman and local composer Albert Mitchell’s piece sung for the first time on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petg
Lewis Stock Co
Lewis ‘Stock
Masonic Theatre
Child
Whitey Holtman
Cheatham
Eva Lewis
Billy Holtman Jr
the Devil
William Crockett
Mr. Crocket
Belasco
New York
Lewis- Stock Co
the Masonic
Whitey
The Master Key Sixth Episode At Star And Delite
The Master Key sixth episode headlines the bill at Star and Delite theatres with other pictures. Wilkerson and confederates pursue the deed to the Master Key mine and a thrilling hotel chase ends with a dope fiend toppled from a high drop, adding realism for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Star and Delite
Wilkerson
John Dorr
Government Property Return Notice to Armory April 1 1915
Special notice demands all parties holding government property deliver to the Armory by April 1 1915. Failure to comply will invite lawful action. Signed by Captain Roy Horton commander Co E 4th Infantry in 1911.
Acreage on Trinity Mountain Offers Bargain on Installments
Thirty acres on the east slope of Trinity Mountain along the old Moul ton road with about three acres atop the peak and good springs. Will sell on easy installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Mountain
Moulton
Good Springs
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Ala
H. D. Harkreader
W. A Shelton
Ben M. Bloopworth
Decatur
United States Patent Office
Decatur Fertilizer Co
Agner’s
Grant Street
Star and Elite Theatre Today
Winnifred Greenwood
ED Coxen
Star “Bevil
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Second Avenue
Collec
W. M. Nix
Bolander Orchestra
Lewis Stock Company
Roy €. Horton
Co. E
Spielberger
Lyt
Flint
Taree
3Rd Avenue
6Th St
L. B. Wyatt & Son
W. H. Simpson
8Th Ave
Foster H. Pointer
Moulton St
J. W. Frahn
Wilder Place
Rhode Island
Cushman & Son
Corner Ferry
Duttons
Jerre Murphey
Washington
Federal Reserve Bank
Atlanta
Bath
Johnson St
Fourth Avenue
Second Ave
Moulton Street
Morgan County Bank
EarCorn
Malone Coal & Grain Company
Ite Poultry
J. W
Callal Smith
Kansas City
I. Smith Meat Market
St., Decatur
T. J. Newsom
Decatur Navigation Co
Guntersville
Bank Street
Sth Avenue
12Th Ave. W
East
Lampkin Insurance.& Realty Co
E. R. Guy
Cafayette St
E. C. Payne Lumber Co
McBride J. L. Smith
Twin City Manufacturing Co
Spain
Maness
2Nd Ave
New Decatur, Ala
Walker & CO
Morgan County National Bank
United States
Stock Reserve Bank
U. S. Treas
Banka
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