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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1915
Page
2
An early 20th century note from New Decatur Alabama lists staff roles for a paper and mentions a proposed legislative recess for a weather investigation. The fragment references editor Warkreader and manager Shelton with Bloodworth as city editor.
The article argues that initiating construction today reduces overall expenses. It highlights cost savings from current materials, labor, and financing conditions and stresses timely action to maximize economic benefits.
The fragment notes a historical allusion to Przemysl and a tip about overcoming a sneezing habit. It presents no clear event, date, or identifiable entities beyond those terms. The readable text is sparse and lacks coherent narrative structure.
Fragmentary note suggests a political figure recalls a past sighting amid a sparse field of Republican presidential hopefuls. The reference to a looming shadow hints at uncertainty in early campaign efforts.
At this juncture a first class Balvage outfit would be more serv icable in the Dardenéllés than a half dozen dreadnaughts.
Speaker Champ Clark barely escaped a fire at Pass Christian in a burning hotel and had a close call similar to his earlier escape in Baltimore. The incident underscores the peril he faced while touring and the dangers of high profile appearances during a turbulent period.
Minutes show the council discussing a map project for East New Decatur and the two Decaturs. The Dillehay Putman bill for 3 dollars was approved. Fire equipment orders were reported. Tax committee warned over Gordon Drive land deal. Jitney bus classified as common carrier. potential high license on nickel autos debated.
International News Service reports that Annie Knight confessed to aiding her husband John Knight and Lovey Mitchell in the September 30 1911 axe murders at Monmouth. W. F. Dawson and family were victims. Knight is in the penitentiary.
Will Holesapple returns to Cherokee after visiting brother J. C. Holesapple. Harris Newsom three years old, son of Mr and Mrs C L Newsom, was pained but not seriously burned this morning. Edith Bell daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Bel shows improvement with pneumonia. Billie Evans son of Mr and Mrs G W Evans improved after a painful fall from a stairway yesterday.
In Bessemer Alabama during the week of March 16 the Barkoot Shows were endorsed by the Bessemer Chapter U D C and two ladies committees. Officials state the carnival is clean and commend the event for charity. Testimony from Mrs B L Huey and Mrs L B Bradley praises the shows as the best and most wholesome seen in the city.
The Billy Clifford company with Helen Clark and Mae Collins presents the musical satire Believe Me at the Masonic Opera House on Thursday March 25. The show travels coast to coast with a stronger cast including the Weston Sisters and a female brass band. A street concert by the ladies band is set for 3 30 p.m.
Stuart Paton presents his melodrama The House of Fear at Star Theatre with Hobart and Ace Nelson in lead roles. Allen Holubar portrays a degenerate hired to terrify a girl for inheritance while night photography and a knife duel heighten suspense. The plot ends with a balcony fall, a shootout, and a police raid on the conspirators.
A fleeting note proclaims a remarkable triumph by a team or player this season, praising the performance as among the best. The short snippet highlights a standout moment the writer urges readers not to miss.
The Masonic Theatre manager Cagle announced the musical comedy Lady Luxury will appear here on April 2 with Florence Weber in the leading role. The show had originally been set for April 30 but the date was changed to April 2 after Cagle secured the booking.
An Easter timing notice from Speake and Moebes advertises measurement or sale with the date M 2-26t and 11 days remaining until Easter.
Decatur Chapter No 38 Royal Arch Masons will hold a regular session at 7 30 this evening at their lodge. Local officers encourage members to attend as agenda items include routine business and community announcements.
The Decatur city councilmen received comp tickets to the Barkoot Carnival shows for a local fair here and for the San Diego expo. City Clerk Hartung handed letters containing the passes just before the meeting, delighting the council members with these gifts and a pleasant sense of goodwill.
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