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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1915

Page

3

Bowling Champions to Clash with Second Team Tonight

Prentiss Blackwell earns first team spot after edging B A Jackson in a tight elim ination. The first team includes Walker Austin McGlathery Rogers Blackwell Jackson. Second team led by Jackson becomes captain and will face the first team in a three game series at the YMCA.

Samuel Spielberger B. O. Sims Dick Ramsey Decatur Hunts‘ile R. Y M. Walker F. Austin Dr. McGlathery Rogers Blackwell A.E. Jackson Birmingham Ie H Sam Spielberger

Inquiry to Japan From U S President Wilson

President Wilson told callers that a note of inquiry has been addressed to Japan by the United States, signaling ongoing diplomatic outreach. The remark reflects tensions and pursuit of clarification in international affairs.

Incuire Japan Washington U. S Wilson

German Sub Blown Up by Mine Off Hastings Report

Hastings reports indicate a German submarine was destroyed by a mine off the port in the English Channel early today. The details remain unconfirmed and awaiting verification.

London Hastings English Channel

Fire at Munsey Infirmary Claims One Body Missing Seven

A blaze at the Delaware County infirmary in Munsey Indiana today left one body recovered and seven inmates still missing. Bed ridden residents were trapped and feared cremated as the building burned.

Munsey Ind Delaware County Infirmary

Champlain Reports Steamer on Fire At Sea

New York bound Champlain reports by wireless that a steamer she passed is on fire at sea. No details on vessel name or condition were provided.

New York

Bonny Dead Anniston Pioneered Electric Cars

Word reached here of the death in a Baltimore hospital of G A Bonny of Jacksonville Alabama. Bonny was the first man to use electric power for electric cars.

Bonny Anniston G. A. Bonny Jacksonville Ala Baltimore

Decatur City League Faces Contract Deadlines

President Jeffries asks all players in the Decatur City league to mail contracts by March 26 to complete league records. Managers urge compliance as Electric Park builds an enclosure for city leaguers and pennant predictions spread.

Jeffries Decaturs City Ball League Rch Decatur P Electric Park Amusement Company

Ordinance defining unlawful use of gas electricity and penalties

City of Decatur Alabama codifies a ordinance to punish malicious interferences with gas electricity and steam services. The measure lists acts such as bypassing meters altering seals disconnecting meters or making unauthorized connections to gas mains and service pipes. Approved March 23 1915 and adopted March 22 1915 by Mayor A A Hardage with City Clerk Henry Hartung.

City of New Decatur Ala Alabama

Potatoes take more emphasis in Alabama farming outlook

In Moulton Alabama on March 23 farmers plan more focus on potato raising and gardening. The main crop shift noted is a drop in reliance on commercial fertilizer from 33 1 3 to 50 percent as growers adapt to new practices.

Moulton Ala

Fire signal code for Decatur and town areas described

Short blasts in sequence indicate town signals: New Decatur long followed by 1 short for West Town 2 shorts for South Town 8 shorts for East Town and 4 shorts for Central Town.

New Decatur West Town South Town East Town Central Town

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