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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
1
Special to the Decatur Daily News reports the Alabama Bankers Association chose Decatur as the 1914 convention site. Locals praise Decatur facilities and hospitality, urging their city to host hundreds of bankers for a grand gathering and mutual understanding of Alabama’s growing resources.
The Hotel Lyons began offering special six oclock Sunday dinners for Decatur residents. The program has grown in popularity each week as more patrons take part in the early Sunday meal.
Atlanta reports no further developments expected until Fulton county grand jury acts. Leo Frank and Newt Lee remain detained by coroner’s jury as investigators pursue leads, with Solicitor Dorsey seeking a thorough case review and affidavits from a woman alleging 4:30 am sightings near the National Pencil Factory.
In Nashville he built a journalism ladder from Clarksville to the Nashville Banner. Joe Wilson, brother of President Woodrow Wilson, declined offers of high pay to preserve his brother's image and pursue a coveted Washington correspondent role.
Captain James V. Martin, holder of both pilot and master licenses, announces from Newfoundland that he will attempt a non stop Atlantic crossing to Ireland next August. He competes for Lord Northcliffe’s prize of 50000 dollars for the first aviator to complete the route inside seventy hours. His wife, former Miss Lillian Irvine, accompanies him. she claims to be the first Englishwoman to fly. The 1635 mile route will be flown in a specially built French biplane.
King Alfonso of Spain ended his France visit and headed to Madrid after attending the Buc aerodrome show. He praised aviators and dirigibles, urging Spain to consider the example. The press suggests a likely Franco Spanish alliance, adding strong forces to defense.
Henry M. Flagler, the Southern hotel and railroad magnate, remains ill in West Palm Beach. Reports say he has grown weaker after a serious fall and little nourishment since Thursday, though doctors have not declared his condition critical.
A proposal argues France would secure a field for investment of French capital and develop latent resources in Spain. It also suggests Spain would gain a significant position in European diplomacy.
First National Bank files suit against F R Seeley for 150 dollars on a note and against J H Edwards for 97 dollars on a note seeking collection.
An abridgment of an address by Hon. John S Tawson, Kansas Attorney General, appearing serially. It recounts the impact of prohibition laws enacted since 1879 and what has been accomplished in a dry state. Dawson has served fourteen years in public office and nearly a decade with the Kansas Attorney General's office.
In 1906 Attorney General Coleman began an ouster campaign against Kansas City officials for enforcing saloon fines and license schemes. Jackson followed, driving out wholesale brewers and securing big fines. I drafted the petition and brief for one case and saw it through to a finish as brewing firms surrendered.
An aged brother confronts the path of a presidential bid as Joe Wilson contemplates his career in journalism. He tallies offers totaling $15 000 annually, then drafts refusals and returns to his desk and a $35 daily wage.
A Mothers Day program at Central Methodist Church features a Sunday school session ending the recitation period, a sermon on Christian Motherhood by the pastor at a specified hour, and uplifting music. The event emphasizes the contributions of all participants.
J. D. Thomas, manager, announces a large seed shipment arriving late in the season. Millet, pea, clay pea and whippo will be offered at surprisingly low prices to attract customers and help plan for planting times.
Early today a blaze endangered the L N Railroad Y M C A for the second time in two weeks. Firefighters battled flames that damaged kitchen fittings, waterlogged rooms, and walls, with estimated losses rising beyond a thousand dollars. Fireman Howard Thomas narrowly escaped before being rescued and later returned to duty. The building was soaked, with three to four inches of water in some areas, and restoration was expected to begin soon.
The Decatur District Conference will meet in Falkville June 6 to 8 under Bishop McCoy who will preside. The 155 total attendees include 24 pastors two junior preachers two superannuated preachers 24 local preachers 21 leaders 84 lay delegates and the presiding elder. Falkville prepares with new pews and eager guests from diverse sections.
Washington reports recount a five hour debate as Judge Sims and Moon clash over Glover arrest and contempt ruling. Glover apologizes in a typewritten note to the House while lawmakers pass a measure to hold him in contempt and authorize a war rant for arrest.
The De catur district Methodist preachers held their regular meeting at Decatur church last Tuesday. Present were G. B. Glasgow Athens Y. Migen Athens G. F. Ponder Camp L. F. Stonsill Cullman O vial Danville EK. D.Murphy R. L. Walston New State Swintell Bomerville and Imm Chambers Town Creek. Reports were practical and most were sure of district progress. it was decided to try to take adi.
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