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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1916
Page
2
Chattanooga Chief Bass argues under excise laws there were sixty five lawful saloons paying licenses yet prohibition harms revenue and enforcement. He claims prohibition is failing in practice and warns of broader dangers from foreign policy in the Philippines and imperial aims.
The piece argues that American possession of the Philippines remains a political millstone for the United States. It cites ongoing congressional friction and executive resistance to further self rule for the islands. It notes disappointment in independence measures returning to conference and warns against loosening control.
In a political ad supporters urge voting for Judge Osceola Kyle, arguing he should be chosen to fill two judgeships from the five-county circuit. They contend candidates from Madison County would neglect other counties and urge voters to back the home man.
A Chicago judge has sparked renewed debate by endorsing Bacon as Shakespeare and claiming the Bard was a fishmonger and bum actor. The point is debatable and largely unprovable, with Lincoln and Franklin cited in arguments about scholarship versus literary talent.
The piece argues the Renaissance offered abundant ready material and that only the printing press prevented a flood of Shakespeares. It suggests modern writers face harsher scrutiny and that Shakespeare, whether aided by Bacon or others, may have been more editor than creator.
The third selection of Bishop Collins Denny of Richmond Virginia to preside over the destinies of the Alabama conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will be gratifying to Methodists in Alabama. Dr Denny is a man of great learning and practical experience. He was for many years professor of philosophy at Vanderbilt University.
News from Decatur reports Frank N. Julian sold half his interest in the Sheffield Standard to Wilmer T. Goodloe of Montgomery, formerly of Tuscumbia. The two once collaborated on the Alabamian at Tuscumbia and are noted as practical, popular newspaper men. The Decatur Daily wishes them success.
In Georgia the new prohibition law took effect yesterday amid a civic tone named May the Thirst with residents and officials referencing the measure as a milestone in temperance efforts.
Revival services began last night at Moulton Heights Baptist Church with Rev. A. R. Prosser as pastor. The opening sermon was delivered by Rev. R. F. Stuckey of First Baptist New Decatur, with assisting ministers including Dr. Jesse A. Cook and Rev. E. K. Stuckey of nearby churches.
Ed B Almon pledges to stay at his post in Washington due to the international crisis and pending congressional matters. He asks Democrats in Alabama's Eighth District for support in the May 9 primary, citing duty, experience, and a possible second term to advance Muscle Shoals developments.
A. Q. Patterson, candidate for probate judge, lists campaign stops on May 6 at New Decatur on Second Avenue and Moulton Street, Batarday. May 6 in Hartselle. May 6 at New Decatur Preult Dillehay corner. May 6 in Lowville and Nashville MSP EAtss Moray Hoon. May 8 in Decatur Bank Street. Public notice authorized by A. G O. Patterson, New Decatur.
A Nashville Printers' Club circular details rising costs in ink, paper, rags, rollers, and other materials, noting wage totals over a million dollars for 1500 workers and urging fair profits to sustain Nashville's printing industry amid war-driven shortages.
A midnight fire at a tenant house owned by T. H. Mattocks on Seven House Row in East New Decatur destroyed the single building while alarms drew anxious neighbors. No other structures were harmed.
Readers learn of a church dinner where poor children enjoyed a plentiful meal and a boy clutched a jam tart and pudding. He is reproved for etiquette, then mocks table manners as something invented by those who were never hungry.
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