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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1912
Page
2
Obituaries and tributes section details memorial notices with five cents per line. Advertising rates available on application. Copy must reach the office by noon for same day publication to ensure prompt service. Interdiction as second class matter noted for February 26 1912 at Decatur Alabama post office under act of 1879.
The Cincinnati Enquirer lists current delegate tallies for the Republican and Democratic races. Republicans show Taft Roosevelt and La Follette with total convention votes totaling 1078. 540 needed to nominate, 292 yet to be chosen. Democrats name Champ Clark Woodrow Wilson Oscar Underwood and others with 1094 total. 729 needed to nominate, 494 yet to be elected. Arkansas splits delegates, inclining Taft in one set.
A cryptic historical remark cites Ananias claiming superiority over Roosevelt and David. The speaker notes Roosevelt remains the remaining figure, suggesting a future development. The fragment references are brief and unclear.
A fragment quotes Col Watterson ridiculing opponents and calling pledges insincere. The remarks highlight a charged exchange amid local political tensions and public scrutiny of leadership.
California voters head to the polls tomorrow for a presidential primary amid interest from many women and a large eligible electorate. Registration shows about 670000 eligible, with around 160000 expected to forfeit the franchise. Odds point to the Big Noise as a leading option.
An 19th century note reports Emperor William of Germany dismissing an army surgeon for refusing a challenge amid a code duel. The item suggests the act is a trivial affair comparable to a French duel and not seriously harmful.
The New York Sun is appraised at 2,415,000 with average annual profit under late William M. Laffan recorded at 695. Laffan, a former Sun director, helped the paper reach a high standing with Charles A. Dana.
Taft leaders in Chicago say they heard Teddy Roosevelt intends to attend the National Convention and attempt a stampede to nominate him. They recall his 1900 Philadelphia demonstration in uniform to influence delegates.
The New York Post reports on postwreck safety checks showing lifeboats on the White Star liner Gertie exceeding capacity by 50 percent. Officers displayed sixteen lifeboats plus other craft before departure, totaling space for 1 520 while carrying 1 060 people including 670 passengers and 390 crew.
The season arrives as blackberry winter runs its course with fruiting shrubs in full bloom and gardens showing early warmth. Neighborhood observations note bright blossoms and lingering cool nights.
The fighter Orzoco seeks confrontation and has escaped rather than surrendering. He is pursuing a clash as authorities pursue him, sparking a manhunt and heightened tensions.
The phrase hints at recurring public figures Harry Thaw and Evelyn, with allusions to past sensations like The Hiss Mey, suggesting a retrospective or satirical note on ongoing personalities resurfacing in current discourse.
The City Council meets tomorrow night to begin paving Moulton street and to pass an ordinance granting tax relief for new industries. The actions aim to improve infrastructure and attract business investment within the city.
The Decatur Daily touts a claimed daily readership over 5 000 with 10 040 eyes daily and 30 000 weekly reads. It asserts Morgan county's largest bona fide circulation and brags about extensive telegraph news local coverage and a complete daily market report.
A brief note notes Orange Julep bottled at Buchheit Bottling Works. The line hints at a product origin and may reference a local bottling facility.
1280 acres of fine farming land on the Tennessee River in Lawrence County four and one half miles from Trinity Alabama with tenant and out houses offered on easy terms. Also 280 acres on Decatur and Courtland road two miles from Morgan County pike end. Pike road to be built. Address Trinity Alabama agent J L LOL.
When you ask for a bottle of Coca Cola do not be fooled into accepting a substitute. Seek the genuine product and check labels to avoid imitations or counterfeit items.
President Taft issues a White House statement denying plans to favor any church and defending his record on church relations from the Philippines to the Indian Schools. He cites actions as governor, war secretary, and president, and notes decisions on missionary and clerical matters amid controversy.
A long retrospective recounts major iceberg disasters from 1856 to 1887 near Newfoundland, detailing ship names such as Pacific, Dun dars, City of Glasgow, and City of Boston, with death tolls, cargo losses, and evolving warning systems. It notes 75 years of writing on deep sea ice dangers and the shift to telegraph and hydrographic networks.
A historical tally recounts numerous shipwrecks and deaths from 19th to early 20th century shipping disasters. Vessels named include the City of Limerick City of London Titanic Sirius Ontario Princess Snowbird Zebra Naranic Georgia Huranian Lucerne Athos and others, with losses exceeding 1000 people across multiple incidents. Details note frozen seas causing floe breakages and bergs sinking crews, many weeks at sea, and several ships towed in damaged or abandoned.
Robert Ganter, an employee of the Decatur Cornice and Roofing Company, won a $5 gold prize at the Masonic theatre Saturday night. Manager Cagle announced future drawings with a $5 prize each Saturday night, using coupons with every ticket. The theatre reportedly drew a large crowd for the event.
Readers are invited to visit Huchholt Bottling Works to see the bottling process for Coca Cola and soda water and learn how the beverages are produced.
A busy city personals column lists Sawite SandJin a longtime justice of the peace in Croton, plus updates on Ek i CF PR Lewis Echiols of Hartsello recovering from Thursday appendicitis. Several Huntsville and Birmingham visitors are noted, including bank officials, hardware dealers, and local business trips to Mobile and Birmingham.
Col. F. M. Ewing of Nashville is in the city today. E. W. Godbey is in Montgomery also tending the supreme court.
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