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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1915
Page
1
Paris suffered a night attack as six airships attempted to bomb the suburbs. French aeroplanes rose to meet the threat and drove the Zeppelins away after a six hour sortie. The alert disrupted city lights but no panic occurred as air battles continued until dawn.
Reports from Petrograd say after Przemysl fell Russians push toward Cracow with a possible 750 000 men Grand Duke Nicholas leading a vast force in the Carpathians. German retreat reported along the Bobr front while Austrians rush reinforcements to Cracow and the Carpathians.
Constantinople report says about 300000 Turkish troops massed on the Gallipoli peninsula and southern Dardanelles to deter Allied landings. War Office claims fortifications are prepared and three French landings repulsed. Quietness reported along the straits as repairs continue.
New York reports Dr William Seamon Bainbridge declared worry over the Frank case contributed to the death of Judge L Roan of Atlanta from a brain clot at a city hospital. He stated the judge died today after suffering a fatal brain event.
Secretary Bryan announced that General Zapata in Mexico has officially apologized to the Brazilian minister acting for the United States over the killing of John B. McManus by Zapata soldiers during their entry into Mexico City. In Monterey a battle marked Villa’s advance south toward Tampico, delivering a heavy blow to Carranza followers.
Rome reports Przemyśl’s fall quickens talks on Austria giving territory to Italy in return for continued neutrality. A diplomat says Germany pressures Austria to grant Italy land. Duke of Abruzzi met King Victor Emmanuel and Premier Salandra in secret in Rome. Vienna dispatches claim 15,000 Przemysl garrison troops escaped to join Austrian forces.
Gordon Boggs plans to establish a large auto tire factory in Louisville with S S Bush financing. After starting there, a second Decatur plant is planned to mirror the operation. The project aims to create thousands of jobs and position Decatur as a global producer under the Made in the Decaturs label.
Paris March 23 report from the commission investigating the seizure of the Da eis by the French cruiser states the seizure is valid.
Montgomery dispatch reports Theo Lacy may reveal all he knows about a defalcation if pardoned or sentence commuted. The probe committee chairman says Lacy has already made important disclosures to members, with word circulating that he offered to share secrets in exchange for clemency.
In Birmingham on March 23 State Senator Denson a probe committee member said the mystery of the Lacy defalcation will be uncovered He noted the panel will stay in session through spring and into summer to finish the work He met with Lacy attorney Edmund W Pettus and hinted at significant developments while not disclosing details
Washington March 23 The condition of Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo is very serious. A relapse is reported after his removal to his home from the hospital where he underwent appendicitis operation. A rumor says he is also suffering from hernia and that the wound has not healed requiring a month of quiet.
A suitcase with 21 half pints of whiskey was seized by Officer Joe Bell at the New Decatur depot last night. The owner fled, attempting to reboard train number 4 with his grip, but dropped the whiskey in his haste and escaped.
City council passes a new sanitary ordinance requiring each home to maintain a clean premises with a proper trash receptacle. Fines apply for unkept properties, replacing the old ten cent per tenant garbage fee.
A Decatur council approved an ordinance prohibiting wire tapping and Alabama Power Company announced it will enforce the law to stop tapping of power lines supplying customers. The office of the Alabama Power Company is enforcing the measure today.
Officials and attorneys testified before the legislative committee on judiciary at Morgan County courthouse. Witnesses included Morgan County treasurer T R Ryan and Judge Thomas Wert who discussed county finances, clerk hours, and the abolition of the county treasurer's office. Wert supported registered mail for nonresident notices and workers compensation, while opposing bank ties to campaigns.
The second day of a legislative committee hearing on tax reform sat at Decatur City Hall. Probate Judge W E Skeggs and Col C C Harris testified along with Lovick P Troup and J H Gregory as witnesses. Judge Skeggs urged a three member per precinct appraisal board and opposed abolishing the state tax commission.
The Barkoot Carnival, sixteen attractions strong, lights up Electric Park in Decatur with free acts and Mummolo’s Royal Italian Band. The midway buzzes at night as visitors flock to the fat woman, the educated horse tour, and other wonders of the traveling fair.
A brief note reports that after studying the question the number of visitors counts zero. The context indicates no visitors attended or were recorded during the observed period. No additional details are provided.
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