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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1913
Page
1
Flooding from the Ohio River swamps Louisville with 46 foot crest fears. More than 2,000 families displaced and 3,000 workers out of work as mills close. Venice Ohio reports 22 deaths. Dayton searches for victims as waters recede slowly and citizens coordinate relief.
Contract received for the musical comedy Red Rove by manager Cagle of the Masonic theatre. Theatregoers in Decatur will soon have a chance to see the clever production on stage.
The speaker denounces public hypocrisy and perfidy in morality, opposing clericalism and self styled progress. He contrasts temperance with intemperance, warns against religious zealots dictating private life, and criticizes the New England blue laws as harmful relics.
The piece argues banking reform is needed to protect farmers and workers. It notes state legislators may legalize cooperative finance and outlines a national effort led by Myrick and the National Commission on Farm Finance. Delegates from Southern groups will study rural banking in Europe, planning trips in late spring and summer.
Birmingham March 29 The city may acquire East Lake park via a formal proposition submitted by T H Morton for East Lake Park and Amusement Co. An inventory shows East Lake costing 520,000 to build with a 15,000 casino building and 123,000 in improvements. The total price listed is 239,746 with 120,000 asking price and terms including mortgage assumption street assessments and 6 percent interest over 10 years.
A speaker declares lifelong struggle against disapproval and neglect in Kentucky. He vows to continue truthful critique of political and social currents, framing his fight as defense of simple manhood and womanhood in Old Kentucky.
Justice Ferris ordered the seized whiskey returned to the owner while the state appeals. Sherman denies selling it and says he only stored the liquor. The sheriff still holds the booze and unclaimed packages face destruction in a few days.
Floyd Allen and his son Claude Allen were executed in the Virginia Penitentiary after a dramatic legal battle over Governor Mann’s interference. Floyd refused a short sentence for a minor offense and faced the death chair eleven minutes before Claude. The governor arrived late, but the execution proceeded despite appeals. Their bodies were taken to the Virginia mountains for burial.
The Eschman Circus will not show today after a dispute over tickets and the privilege tax. The manager is absent, a subordinate cites inability to pay the tax, and a judge’s call yielded no solution. Mayor Wolcott denies New Decatur authorities are involved.
Mrs J H Goforth Sr died last night at 8 20. Funeral service conducted this afternoon at the residence 1117 Third Avenue South by Rev Merrill. Interment set for tomorrow at Charity Church Cemetery Madison County seventeen miles from Huntsville.
The Trinity relief drive, started by the Decatur Daily, shows $31.50 to date from multiple donations including $28.00 from Priceville Alabama and $2.50 from Rev. H. B. Woodward plus $1.00 in unidentified gifts. Donations continue as reports of storm damage reach Trinity and nearby areas.
O C McDugall pleaded guilty before Judge Wert and received 44 days in jail. Luther Rhea was found with a pistol and charged with game law violation. he pleaded guilty and got 70 days on the county roads.
Jet Minor and W B Turner employees of the L and N railroad received eye injuries yesterday when small steel fragments flew into their eyes. Both were treated by Dr Portey.
The Central Labor Union of Chattanooga unanimously supports a Tennessee bill to permit Sunday amusements. Delegates back Representative John O'Brien as author and pledge to aid passage, sending copies to Governor Hooper and Hamilton County delegation.
Financial distress and poor health drove J. W. Wright Jr., a Union Springs contractor, to commit suicide in Augusta Ga by a gunshot. He faced heavy losses from recent storms and floods and multiple suits. He leaves a widow and five children in Union Springs and a Birmingham father.
On March 29 the Louisville and Nashville railroad announced no tickets to points north of Cincinnati due to Ohio and Middle West floods. Advices to S T Surratt at Union Railway station said tickets may be purchased but with indefinite delays and no lift ETA.
Reports from Chattanooga and nearby counties indicate a frost or freeze hit the area last night. Orchardists say fruit crops, especially peaches, were damaged across Tennessee northern Alabama and northeastern Georgia.
Shelbyville Kentucky March 29 report that Tuesday's Prosperity Edition of the Courier Journal and Times weighed 2500 pounds, making local office delivery impossible. Subscribers came to the fore to retrieve mail from the office.
On board Secretary Garrison's Special Train at Kenova West Virginia March 29 he ignored railroad officials warnings and pressed toward the flood district despite repeated delays. He remained determined to reach the scene, undeterred by difficulties and weather.
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