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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
2
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The Marion Standard reports Tuscaloosa and Decatur as leading Alabama in growth and construction among smaller cities, signaling a shift in state development patterns. The piece highlights rising housing and infrastructure activity in these two centers.
A Guntersville Democrat item notes that a friend advertised for an office boy but the posted rule stating No cigarettes excludes every boy. The piece comments that boys must learn early that nobody wants a cigarette fiend.
In two weeks Captain Richard Pearson Hobson will speak at the New Decatur high school commencement. The community anticipates his visit and regards him as honest and faithful to his causes, typically aligned with the right side.
Report notes 10 or 12 gasoline launches currently operating along the Tennessee river near the Decatur area, a bustling scene with frequent crossings and steady river traffic.
Lake Junaluska, the Southern Railway station three miles east of Waynesville, will replace Tuscola as the assembly site for the Methodist Church. A 1200 acre tract hosts a 4500 seat auditorium, a 126 room hotel, nine miles of drive ways, and a lake of 250 acres. The new passenger station will open by June 1 with modern facilities and access to water from the Assembly plant.
The article surveys early 20th century reforms toward Short Ballots in California Ohio Michigan and beyond. It details California gains electing limits on State Printer Clerk of the Supreme Court and Railroad Commission and county charters to curb petty clerical offices. It notes opposition in Ohio and Michigan highlighting fears of centralizing power while advocates push initiative votes and district representation.
Johnny Evers serves his first suspension of 1913 with a three day limit. Southern League standings look inverted as Anniston musters only 22 runs against La Grange, Ga. Fans await a stronger batting display from the Annistonians when their bats finally come alive.
Birmingham Barons manager Molesworth predicts Southern league upheaval within a year with curtailment of expenses as the key change. He cites Birmingham Atlanta and Mobile as thriving cities and notes a general slump in batting but confidence in revival. Molesworth, known as the gentleman ball player, returns to Montgomery where he has many friends.
Harvard seniors face near bankruptcy ahead of next month’s commencement, with funds for the traditional week of celebration running short. Class officers struggle to raise money as about half of the senior class remains unable to contribute.
A gala event accompanies commencement week featuring a sale of clothing jewelry and furniture with proceeds to cover costs. The notice highlights a festive gathering regardless of the ultimate expense.
Dr Watton visits Decatur cafe Dally to inspect operations and safety standards. Officials noted routine checks and no immediate violations observed during the inquiry.
MISCEGENATION Chicago May 15. Assistant United States District Attorney Harry Perkin of Chicago argues the Jack Johnson verdict for violating the Mann white slave act foreshadows laws forbidding miscegenation.
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