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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1912
Page
2
Notice from the New Decatur paper outlines mailing details Second-Class matter since February 26 1912 under the 1879 act. It lists rates for six months and one year with monthly and weekly prices and urges readers to report missed deliveries. It includes guidance on timely copy and advertising rate inquiries.
A letter cites residents of Decatur rallied by a famed Missouri trait urging future donors to build a hospital. The Benevolent Society's past play and a Gibbs grave donation sparked momentum, signaling that organized action may soon begin to fund the project.
A Civil War era tragedy near the Mississippi River on April 27 1865 the Sultana exploded killing about 2300 passengers returning soldiers and others from Vicksburg. The disaster occurred near a boiler explosion seven miles from the Mississippi Shore and ranks with the Titanic in fatalities.
Bherwood of Obie spoke at a Sunday memorial service in Kingston honoring General George W. Gor Nis. The remarks described the General in terms reflecting the era and local memory.
The article recounts a lecture by General Sherwood misattributing Moore to the Franklin battle. It corrects that Trotwood Moore was not present at Franklin, noting his Alabama origins and lack of front line combat experience, while praising his careful Battle of Franklin scholarship and admiration for Theodore Roosevelt.
Governor Harmon of Ohio rebutts attacks by William Jennings Bryan, recalling 1904 and 1908 episodes where he backed Bryan and supported his political rise. He argues Bryan’s accusations are unfounded and unfair while praising his own Democratic record.
The West Virginia Supreme Court upholds a penitentiary sentence for Reverend James K. Graham cited for repeated horse stealing, affirming prior conviction and punishment.
President Taft yesterday used the term honeyfugler to label a controversial figure as a demagogue who dishes out favors to people for personal ends. The remark reflects ongoing political tensions and rhetoric of the era.
The speaker urges a drastic legal response to Richeson’s alleged murder and mental lapse. They insist that a man who commits such a crime and then goes mad should face equally severe consequences, likening the punishment to hanging.
The Roosevelt faction of Alabama bolted at Birmingham on Saturday by selecting a full set of delegates to the Chicago convention. Senator Newell Sanders worked with his State Committee yesterday to ensure the Teddy bears do not gain a place in today's Tennessee convention.
A reader asks if you have tried a bottle of Orange Julep bottled at Buchhelt Bottling Works noting its origin. The message prompts sharing opinions on this vintage citrus beverage.
1280 acres of fine farming lands on the Tennessee River in Lawrence County near Trinity Alabama offered for sale on any terms. The property features tenants and good improvements. Price listed at 80 dollars per acre with access via Courtland road and proximity to the Morgan County pike. Address J. Lalb.
The C. W. Park company visits again next week after a spring debut to pleased patrons. Manager M. E. B. Whelan arrives to finalize plans for a week long engagement with forty performers and two large Southern baggage cars carrying all new scenery from Sosman and Landis studio. Eight vaudeville acts join nightly plays to be swapped each evening with matinees Thursday and Saturday.
May 14 reports from San Francisco indicate the largest California vote is predicted as women vote for the first time. Early returns show heavy turnout in northern counties with widespread outpouring from all sections. Party leaders and candidates anticipate major impact on the results.
A city park advertises nightly performances all next week featuring a large stage show. The notice promotes a new beverage PLE ZOL from Ala-Cola Bottling Works available at fountains and bottles, urging readers to drink for health and social charm.
The Decatur Daily boasts daily reach over 5 000 readers and 10 000 eyes, claiming the largest bona fide Morgan County circulation. It touts extensive telegraph and local news coverage and asserts superiority over competing Morgan County papers.
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