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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
1
United Press reports Governor Foss refused clemency for Clarence VY.F. Richeson despite insanity affidavits. Richeson faced death after confession without trial. Officials, Rev. Johnson, and counsel defend the decision while Richeson waits in jail for execution to proceed.
Attorney V. Colshin filed hab e as corpus for Albert Lowry held in Morgan county jail on 2000 bond for burglary of Moore store at Courtland. Judge D W Speake agreed bond was excessive and ordered the writ.
Tonight a Decatur City Council meeting will designate a date for a citywide clean-up. Plans will be discussed on coordinating Civic Committees with city authorities, approving bills, and reviewing city accounts, ordinances, and petitions.
Luther Rhea was arrested during a raid on his place and charged with running a disorderly house. He appeared before Mayor Patterson, received the maximum fine of 100 dollars plus costs, filed an appeal, and was released on bond pending circuit court action.
Governor Emmet O Neal of Alabama told the National Association of Liquor Dealers that statewide prohibition failed in Alabama. He urged regulating the liquor trade by counties or cities and private individuals under strict oversight.
Senator LaFollette plans to accuse Wall Street figures of funding a million dollar effort to restore Theodore Roosevelt. Taft and Roosevelt campaign in Ohio amid rain while rallies draw thousands. Tennessee delegates to Baltimore seen split. Minnesota backs Roosevelt. Iowa supports Clark. Taft and Roosevelt dispute delegate counts as convention nears.
In Pittsburg Common Pleas Court on May 17, Mrs. Katherine Kell Smith was awarded 4400 for loss of her big toe and foot after stumbling on a protruding elevator top at the Machesney building in Fourth Avenue. The 1906 accident left her with extended illness and medical bills totaling 890.
United Press reports the Senate Finance Committee votes along party lines on the Lodge amendment to the sugar bill. The measure eliminates differential grades and addresses timing and tax aspects tied to the excise bill, with a focus on income tax implications.
George Ellis, a Black chauffeur, is slated for trial tonight in the New Decatur police court on a speeding auto charge on Second Avenue. The case was to be heard last night but was not held.
New Orleans reports flood conditions gradually improving with the Hymalia crevasse the main remaining danger. Engineers estimate one million sand sacks, two thousand workers for three weeks, and about half a million dollars needed to repair the breach.
Juries for the Morgan County Law and Equity Court to meet Monday have been drawn. Sheriff McCollouch and deputies prepared other jury lists for the term while sending and serving summons to jurors to report for duty on Monday morning.
The Birmingham Ledger reports that the Bes semer baseball club may move its franchise to another town due to financial losses and poor local support. If conditions do not improve soon, the franchise could be transferred.
R L Martin advertised a studio at the Star Theatre in Desgtyr for sign painting and card writing. The notice promises reliable heat work and invites interested persons to contact MF for arrangements.
Friction in San Diego after the tarring and feathering of Dr. Ben Reitman, Emma Goldman’s manager. Reports say IWW members may retaliate here and lynchings could follow if they arrive. Some sources claim six IWW gunmen are en route.
Indianapolis May 17 The Socialist National Convention voted to expel any member who advocates violence in labor class struggles. The constitutional amendment inserts a clause denying membership to violent advocates.
The body of King Frederick of Denmark arrived by royal yacht in Copenhagen on May 17. It will lie in state from Monday to Thursday at the palace. King Christian and King Haakon of Norway met the hearse at the pier as crowds laid flowers along the streets.
Middling class cotton quoted at 11 1 4 with Batriert widdling at 11 2. Market shows strength as buyers push prices higher and demand remains firm.
Floyd Allen, leader of the Allen gang, was sentenced to death for the Hillsville court house killings that killed five, including the state's attorney and a circuit judge. The verdict came as Gene Ware reported the jury decision noon yesterday. Sentence for Allen will be after trials of other gang members. guards watched the courtroom and supporters amid a tense scene with a large crowd.
The grand opening drew about 1500 visitors to the Daniel Drug Company store in the Decaturs. T. C. Daniel reported 28 gallons of cream 64 gallons of soda 5 gallons Coca Cola and various fruit syrups served by six dispensers as locals and county residents praised the new fountain and drinks.
Suit by W. Irwin against Louisville and Nashville railroad to recover Willie Bankston wages assigned to the plaintiff. The railroad contends 8. M. Winton holds prior right to the wages. Interpleader filed. adjourned from noon to 1:30 P M for further hearing.
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Saturday with slightly warmer temperatures in the northern portion. Expect clear skies and light winds as the weekend approaches.
Decatur High School presents a well organized audit room recital by Miss Magnus and Miss Moore pupils. The audience filled the hall as students delivered piano solos readings and displays of talent with several standout performances by Mary Tally Iris Finley Margaret and Margret McCalla. The program spanned two sessions with strong student execution and teacher supervision.
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