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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1912
Page
2
A historical second class matter claim from New Decatur Alabama notes its postal designation under the act of 1870s. The fragment cites the February 26 1912 filing date and mentions the local post office handling.
Subscription rates by carrier and mail are listed for various periods. A line- priced tributes and notices are offered at five cents per line, with a mobile call-in number for late delivery to New Decatur.
Advertisers must submit copy to the office by noon on the publication day to ensure prompt service and accurate rates.
The Decatur Daily touts daily readership over 5 000 and weekly reach of 20 000, proclaiming the paper the most valuable advertising medium in Morgan County. It cites praise from other editors, highlights extensive telegraph and local news coverage, and asserts a complete Dallas market report and baseball results.
The text lists potential allies for Theodore Roosevelt’s political aims, naming figures and groups such as Pratt Hanna Quay Foraker Addicks Cox Harriman Lorimer Morgan the Steel Trust and other privileged interests. It questions who will collaborate with him given his “great principles” and taft’s perceived unfitness.
The New York World notes a campaign line praising Theodore Roosevelt’s supporters for defending the Taft administration and branding Roosevelt critics as enemies of progress, arguing a third term is needed to uphold their principles.
A Kentuckian reportedly walked 300 miles to attend a gathering. The man claimed strong ties to Zionist groups though details are unclear and the text is fragmentary.
President Taft told Ohio supporters he seeks simple justice, while tying that justice to the 40 or so delegates from Buckeye State at Chicago. He frames the issue as fair treatment for his campaign and leadership.
Mr Bryan is again challenged in Ohio over his claim that Oscar Underwood is rustining for the presidency as a blind for Governor Harnen. The Nebraskan faces a quick, flat contradiction from the Alabamian.
A Titanic survivor recalls a sidewalk plank striking him in the face as he rose from the water, a blow he calls decisive in saving his life. He clutched the plank to stay afloat until rescue.
A survivor recalls the band did not play Nearer My God to Thee as the ship sank but notes the band played while boats were lowered. He says players later abandoned their instruments and disappeared, yet the band’s actions amid the chaos show heroism though none survived.
The King Edward Trained Wild Animal Show opened last night at 7 on Ferry Street across from the courthouse after a one day delay due to weather. A large crowd praised the clean, up-to-date performance with Dr. Kirby notable for informative lectures. Senora Garcia’s thrilling automobile leaping act ends in multiple somersaults landing on a cushioned platform. The tour continues in Decaturs today and tomorrow with prompt delivery from Buchheit's Bottling Works for summer drinks.
In Zanesville Ohio a man aged 86 died at home in Sonora after laughing at a joke told by a guest at dinner. Morrison allegedly laughed so hard a blood vessel in his brain ruptured, ending his life during the evening gathering.
Funeral services for Otto Thieman were held yesterday afternoon at the Lutheran church on Margaret Street in Decatur. Rev J D Gwalt pastor of the Central Baptist church officiated and interment followed in the City cemetery.
A brief caution about choosing a real Coca Cola bottle over an imitation. The note warns buyers to verify authenticity when selecting a cola beverage.
The Flood Sufferers Fund continues to receive donations from churches and individuals. A contribution from Mr Whitten was sent to Memphis for Relay relief, bringing Decatur totals to 287 dollars. Dispatches report about 117000 people are being cared for in the Mississippi Valley.
The Buchheit Bottling Works introduces Orange Julep as a summer drink made from pure orange juice and praised as palatable and refreshing. The plant also markets Coca Cola under its own brand, with urges to request these beverages at soda fountains.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Orange Julep punch and Buch heit Bottling Works. No clear event or date. limited readable entities.
Paul Gilmore stars as George Goodale in The Bachelor but the three act play largely drags with talk and little action. Kathryn Hutchinson impresses with grace and vitality as Milly Randal while Paul Terhune and Orin Shear support effectively. A Florence incident sidelines two actors in this uneven production.
The listing covers program items at STAR theatre including Modern Ananias and Mirita's Ruse plus Pathe Weekly and The Bandits Mark. It notes Love Affairs and The Girl and the Halfback among titles and advertises Chamberlain's Liniment and Coca Cola bottling by local retailers.
For sale by Je W. Clapton Jr, F H Pointer, Decatur or Pointer and Rauschenberg, New Decatur. Ball's four ear variety described as prolific and fine for field or garden. 6-31.
Judge J Byster travels to Huntsville for hearings in the District Court of the United States. The major case Alexander Erocles vs Louisville and Nashville Railroad involves Knight Yancey cotton failure. Attending are Gregory L. Smith Albert Brandies Jack Stallings and court reporters en route to report testimony. Several Huntsville and Birmingham figures are in and out of the city for related business and court duties.
Baseball results from the Southeastern League at Rome and nearby cities include Rome beating Selma and Huntsville Anniston Gadsden. Batteries credited to Williams Farrow Bauer and Matthews. Several games postponed due to rain.
Baseball notes from Birmingham Mobile New Orleans and other games show team matchups and batterymen. Players named include Foxen Spilews Allen Tanneman Burleson Duggan Row Dunn Kerr Wagner Haight Perdue Kling Gowdy Lavender Mergard Myers Steele Dell Bliss and others. Brooklyn Pittsburg game postponed due to rain.
A few lots in the best residential part of Decatur will be offered cheap to anyone wanting to build dwellings to help supply the demand. Call on A B Lampkin. Coca Cola relieves fatigue a bottle the most refreshing in the world bottled at Buchheit Bottling Works.
In Boston the Red Sox beat the base lineups Mullin Dubuc and Stan age Wood and Carrigan, while at Weehawken Washington faced off with Groome and Henry. All other games were postponed due to rain.
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