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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1913

Page

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Militant suffragettes drive up England damage costs

London reports show property damage by Militant suffragettes in three months totaling more than 5 900 1700 dollars with Scotland Yard stating the cost includes higher protection and guard measures. Three detectives monitor cabinet members and public buildings under special guard as the militant group vows harsher action and a rising cadre of former constitutional suffragettes joins.

Tottenham London St. Paul's Cathedral

Excursion Saturday Sparks Local Festivities

A planned excursion tomorrow promises a lively program for visitors in Cullman. The event aims to entertain guests and may feature a baseball contest as the L and N shop team visits to challenge the Cullman squad.

Cullman L. & N. Shop

Marriage License Issued for Phelan Wilson and Gracie Marton

The Probate Judge issued licenses to Phelan A. Wilson of Eva and Gracie B. Marton of Eva for marriage.

Phelan A. Wilson Eva Gracie B. Marton

Woodrow Wilson and the Short Ballot

A narrative on Woodrow Wilson arguing for political simplification and the Short Ballot to cut back elected offices. He criticizes complex tickets, favors voter selection of a few officials, and urges reducing offices to restore popular control.

Woodrow Wilson Capitol Rema

What Prohibition Has Done For Kansas

An abridgment of Hon John Lawson Attorney General of Kansans address surveys Kansas since 1879 under prohibition laws. It outlines effects in the dry state and notes Dawson’s fourteen years in public service and a decade with the Kansas Attorney General office.

John Lawson Kansan Italy W.sas Dawson Kansas

Permanent results of temperance education in Kansas

The passage argues that temperance education has reshaped Kansas social political life and will outlast repeal efforts. It contends oath swearing by public officers is now sincere, with education eight to ten years creating a population aligned with Kansas laws and institutions, limiting vice to select regions.

Kansas

Women of Louisiana push for equal suffrage in new party

New Orleans May 9 A Louisiana woman suffrage party formed along party lines launched a campaign to win the ballot by education. Organizer Mrs Saks D Meehan said the movement is growing rapidly in the south and Louisiana may join progressive western states in granting equal suffrage without militancy.

Suffragettes Fighting Sisterhood Woman Suffrage Newspaper Pitick Lawrence New Orleans Louisiana South Saks D. Meehan Aly

Postal Telegraph Co Loses $200 Suit Today

Hon. ER. W. Godbey was given a judgment against the Postal Telegraph Company for $208 in the Circuit court today. Callahan and Harris assisted Mr. Godbey. Attorneys were introduced by the plaintiff to prove that $200 was a reasonable fee for certain legal fees. The jury found Godbey's claim just and that no unreasonable fee was asked for his services.

ER. W. Godbey Postal Telegraph Company Callahan and Harris

Postoffice Inspector Visits Decatur this Morning

A government post office inspector was seen in Decatur today examining papers and records at the offices. Authorities kept the inspector's mission undisclosed, saying he was "only passing through."

Decatur Decaturs

Kinnard resigns as manager of local exchange

G R Kinnard resigns as manager of the local exchange of the American Telephone Company with resignation to take effect tomorrow. E P Howell of Atlanta, Ga will succeed him and assume charge Monday. Mr Kinnard plans to relocate to Kentucky after a week in Decatur. He cites consolidation as the need to build a bigger city.

Kinnard Logal Exchange Mr. Kinnard

Theodore Roosevelt urges prearbitration pledge between U S and Britain

Oyster Bay May 9 Theodore Roosevelt told an English speaking peace conference at Sagamore Hill that the United States and Great Britain should agree in advance to arbitrate any dispute. He noted limits to arbitration and welcomed Canadian Australian presence, expressing hope for cordial Dutch British ties.

Oyster Bay N. Y Theodore Roosevelt United States Great Britain International Conference Sagamore Hill Roosevelt Carnegie South Africa

Paul Gilmore Tonight in The Havoc at Masonic

The Florida Times Union notes Paul Gilmore as Craig in The Havoc at the Masonic. Review praises his restrained poise and memorable Mummy-like characterization, with well staged scenes and careful detail.

Paul Gilmore Mr. Gilmore Craig Jon Richard Craig

Arrest of Son Fryson on Vagrancy Charge

Report states Son Fryson, a Black man, was arrested yesterday for vagrancy and jailed.

Fryson

Tariff Bill Easily Passes Lower House

Washington reports the underwood tariff bill passed the House by 281 to 139 amid applause. Four progressives backed it and fourteen opposed. The bill moves to the Senate where majority dynamics and beefed up opposition loom. passage there is uncertain with pending committee scrutiny and potential changes to schedules including wool and sugar.

Washington House Senate Senate Finance Finance Committee Louisiana

Glover Case Read in House as Privileges Question Opens

Washington May 9 The Glover case moves in the House today over a Washington banker charged with affronting the privileges of the House by assaulting Representative Sims of Tennessee. A special committee report urges arrest and possible punishment, with likely remand before the bar or imprisonment in a prior similar episode.

Washington Charles C. Glover Glover Sims Tennessee Underwood Representative Davis West Virginia House Congress Capitol

Uncle Joe Cannon Missed His Own Birthday

Danville Illinois May 4 former Speaker of the House Joseph Gannon known as Uncle Joe forgot his birthday until late in the afternoon and found many messages congratulating him on his seventy seventh. He spent the day on a long drive and attended dedication ceremonies for two churches.

Danville Ill Joe” Cannon House of Representatives

Escaped convict returned to camp and seized

Geo. Dyson escaped from the county road camp yesterday and was captured by Roy Bowling, a camp trusty. Dyson returned to the camp for food and was turned over to Foreman Jackson.

Geo. Dyson County Road Roy Bowling Trusty Dyson Bowling Foreman Jackson

Bartlett and Gover to Annapolis Sunday

Samuel Bartlett of Mooresville will accompany Lewis Gover to Annapolis for the U S naval academy entrance physical. Both are expected to pass the tests. Gover has lived in the Decaturs for several years.

Bartlett Gover Annapolis Samuel Bartlett Mooresville Lewis Gover United States Naval Decaturs

Traveling Men's Association to Attend State Convention

J. H. Calvin and EB L. Rainey officers of Post 8 Traveling Men's Association with Littleton Sherrill left for Birmingham by noon train to attend the two day state convention in session.

J. H. Calvin EB. L. Rainey Post 8 Traveling Men’s Association Littleton Sherrill Hartselle Birmingham

Card of Thanks for Courtesies Received

The Apollo Glee Club extends heartfelt gratitude for courtesies shown by Mra J W Frahn Cook Bros Furniture Co Camp Watson Electric Co Decatur Light Power and Fuel Co Morgan County Furniture Co and Butcher Paint and Paper Co.

Mra J. W. Frahn Butcher Paint and Paper Co Cook Bros. Furniture Co Watson Electric Co Decatur Light, Power and Fuel Co Morgan County Furniture Co Apollo Glee Club

Japanese protest to be filed with secretary

Washington May 9 The Japanese government through Ambassador Chinda will acquaint Secretary Bryan today of its objections to the anti alien land bill awaiting Governor Johnson s lure in California and by noon expected that the position of the United States government will have to decide to the ambassador

Washington Chinda Bryan Johnson California

River Stage Reports Fall From Flood Peak

Flood stage sits at 21 feet as river declines from a crest of 4.7 feet, with runoff receding and observers tracking the water level.

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England British Isles Scotland Yard Professor Wilson New Jersey Mr. Wilson Wilson John S. Dawson Woman Suffrage Party of Postal Telegraph CO E. P. Howell Atlanta, Georgia G. R. Kinnard The Cal Exchange Tele Atlanta, Ga Kernade Kentucky Theo. Roosevelt Peage H. F. Ferris Col. Roosevelt Clark Wil Senate Finance Committee Houseways and Means Committee Glover Case Joe Gannon Nate Goniigt Academy T. P
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