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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
1
L B Wyatt resigns after ten years as superintendent of Decatur Waterworks. E R Whitton is promoted to superintendent and William Steed remains in charge of the office. Wyatt cites private affairs. patrons expect continued good service under new leadership.
A message from Fernand Gired of the Psychic Beich Society of France claims William T. Stead died without pain and in perfect calm after Titanic wreck research. The spirit contact states Stead had sought communication for four days through five mediums and finally conveyed the death’s calm.
Jackson Mississippi May 16 C H Alexander a leading Mississippi lawyer and Democratic Senate candidate dropped dead in the street shortly after a factional debate with former governor Vardaman at the state convention. He had left the session in good health and spirits, but collapsed opposite Dr Row's residence and died without speaking.
The jury began deliberations in the case of Ploud Allen charged with murder following a shooting at Hillsville court. Prosecutors pressed for a verdict as Allen showed no visible nerves during the trial's closing, and the judge directed the jury to consider the evidence carefully.
D. M. Munro, alleged manager and press representative of the Great Cheiro, was confined in Morgan county jail Tuesday evening on charges of feloniously taking property and money from J. W. Lee. He was released on bond for grand jury appearance in July, insisting he did nothing wrong and will cooperate to expose the Chelro scheme.
W. J. Baker of Falkville aged 60 seeks a marriage license to wed Ellen Barbee also of Falkville his fifth marriage plan. He acknowledged four prior marriages and anticipates saying the vows tomorrow with the two parties entering on a second marriage venture.
A humorous local notice reports the Grad V. 8. of the Concatehated Order of Black Cats issuing an assembly order for followers in Decaturs on May 24. Thousands of lumbermen and newspaper men are said to join a ceremonial parade at 9 o clock with a mock Victims harnessed in the center before a lodge room ceremony.
George Bilis, the negro chauffeur of Shoemaker Morris, faces a police court trial for speeding after narrowly missing and killing a dog and the girl Annie Fay Almon near the New Decatur post office. The girl's father, Solicitor D. C. Almon, pressed charges and refused compensation.
Dr. Ben H. Reitman, Emma Goldman’s business manager, reports brutal acts by vigilantes in San Diego. He says captors forced him to sing the Star Spangled Banner, burned his flesh with cigars, stuffed ears with filth, smeared him with filth, forced a flag down his throat, and smeared tar with cactus grass while stoning him during a fleeing escape.
New Orleans reports 5000 persons in direct danger as waters pour through the Hymelia crevasse now 9000 feet wide and still spreading. Engineers with state aid aim to halt the rise today. preliminary flood costs total around 200000 dollars. Killona and many towns are deserted. water covers streets. The government shows 14000 people fed.
In Hamburg on May 16 the body of the late King Frederick was moved by special train to Trevemaude where it will be placed aboard the royal yacht and escorted to Copenhagen by cruisers, contrasting with his unknown death.
E O Tombs of the New York Life Insurance Co urges Birmingham area towns to merge under one government to attract investment. He cites jealousy and political motives as barriers while noting real estate growth and job creation depend on unity. A local reporter questions politicians' influence on such a merger.
United Press reports Taft will not quit the race even if Ohio loss looms as Colvert makes first Grae speech and reiterates first ballot nomination. Michigan Democrats send uninstructed delegation. Clark leads Tennessee and Nevada results with partial分 delegates. Roosevelt and Wilson gains noted in several states as South Carolina abstains from instruction.
The Decatur High School closing exercises will be held tonight at the High School Auditorium. The Music and Expression Department presents an interesting program. Tomorrow at 8 o clock is the graduating exercises and diploma awards with eight graduates.
New York May 16 Former District Attorney William Travers Jerome says Evelyn Nesbit Thaw has no child and likely no heir. He notes Mrs Thaw is in Pittsburgh and would not return to New York. Detective Roger O Mara supports the claim amid persistent gossip about a baby named Anthony.
A fire swept five cattle pens at the Kansas City Stockyards burning 2,000 head. In El Paso a telegram reports General Orozco mortally wounded and dead. Memphis lawyer W A Percy, brother of Mississippi Senator, improves after paralysis in Nashville court.
A group of twelve men pleaded guilty to shooting craps before Mayor Patterson. Police conducted a raid near Luther Rhea's restaurant on Moulton Street arresting the proprietor for running a disorderly house. Bond set at 200 dollars. case slated for afternoon hearing.
The City Board of Education awarded the heating installation contract for Southtown Gordon and High Schools to J. R. Owens of Memphis as the lowest bidder. Other bidders included J. R. Owens Company F A I Company of Louisville and Son of Decatur. Work to begin within weeks. building ready for use by opening of school.
Three counties search for bandits who held up the Queen and Crescent train near Hattiesburg Mississippi. A reward of 3500 dollars is offered for their capture. The railroad and express agent say the robbers got away with at least the amount.
Judge Thomas Wert of the Morgan County Law and Equity Court will not convene the grand jury until early July to avoid interrupting planting season. Juries will be drawn from town residents as much as possible while farmers focus on crops. Judge D W Speake extends his Lawrence county court session to permit farming. Late fall is likely for a call in Lawrence.
George A Hoff, a prominent local banker, says business looks up and 1912 may be among the best years for the Decaturs. He notes booming real estate trading as a prosperity signal and expresses confidence farmers can yield strong crops with later plantings. He predicts next fall could bring the year's best business.
Hyannis Mass May 16 Mrs Chase Avis Linnell's mother asks for the execution of Clarence Richeson in the murder case her daughter faced. Rev R E Hoyt condemned Richeson as a cold blooded deliberate killer and urged justice.
The report lists middling at 11 1 4, strict middling 11 1 2, and notes the market remains strong. No additional buyers or sellers are mentioned in the readable text.
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