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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1912

Page

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Richeson Rallies After Hysteric Attack Before Execution

Clarence V. T. Richeson showed signs of recovery this morning after an hysteria attack in his Boston jail cell. He slept from midnight to eight, with physicians reporting a return to normal condition. Ministers will stay with him as officials prepare for the electrical chair. A noon episode left him semi conscious, breathing irregular, and still fearful of death.

Boston Mass Clarence V.T. Richesor Rev. Johnson Richecon Bin Richegan Richeson

Insurance Trust Raises Rates for Tenants and Goods

The Southeastern Underwriters Association boosts ten cent per hundred on dwellings rented and twenty five cents per hundred on household goods, raising costs for poor tenants while preserving stable rates for the affluent. A Decatur delegation plans to protest in Atlanta before the Underwriters Association. earlier this year officials including Attorney General Brick of Alabama and the State Secretary met with insurance leaders.

Insurance Trust Decatura Alabama Southeastern Underwriters Association Noble Board of Fire Underwriters Msufance Decaturs Atlanta Underwriters Association Brick

Improvements at Trinity Mountain Resort Promise Summer Vogue

J L and D L Mebiots are upgrading Trinity Mountain for summer, building cottages and expanding road access. Autos should traverse the Decaturs mountain route by mid next month, offering cooler nights and salt water baths, with Echols offering homesites and resort advantages for families near Decaturs.

D. L.mebiots Trinity Mountain Ee Caves Mountain Trinity Mountains Messrs Echols

Alabama Officials Oppose Southeast Fire Insurance Increase

Commissioner Brown of Alabama joined prominent state figures before the Southeastern Fire Underwriters Association to argue against a rate increase. The proposed tariff would apply in every state under the association's governance, extending the fire insurance levy.

Sioner Brown Alabama Southeastern Fire Underwriters Association Southeastern Firewritera Association

Huerta and Orozco Clash in Major Battle

United Press reports from Mexico City May 18 that General Huerta has attacked Orozco with his full force as rebels face pressure at Torreon Monterey and Ceballon. Wires cut between Orozco and Chihuahua. A pivotal moment for the Revolution as Federal columns advance toward Yuarez.

United Press Mexico’ City Huerta Oréaco Ceballon Orozco Chihuahua Torreon Monterey

Cobb Suspension Latest In Detroit Strike Crisis

Ban Johnson says Ty Cobb will remain suspended for entering the grand stand and assaulting a spectator in New York. Detroit players vow not to play unless Cobb is reinstated, threatening a league-wide walkout. Manager Jennings defends his scratched Tigers squad while Cobb gives his account of the incident and criticizes the New York rooter.

Ban Johnson Jennings Athletics Scrubs Cincinnati American League of Ty Cobb Detroit New York Cobb Johnson United Press Philadelphia Detroit “Tigers University of Pennsylvania Discu Tigers Players’ Protective Association Met Bush Mather

Temporary Chairman Named for Republican Convention in Chicago

Chicago May 18 The machinery of the approaching national convention moved as committees met to approve seating plans and decoration schemes. The temporary chairman selection was to be announced late this afternoon as the committee continues its work.

Republican Chicago,ail Cag

National Woolen Mills Advertisement Boosts Value

The National Woolen Mills urges readers to consider their current ad offerings as a strong investment with promising returns. The message emphasizes timely action to avoid missing a favorable opportunity and positions the firm's products as a reliable bet for shoppers.

National Woolen Mills

Deed Filed Transfers Property for 300 Dollars

A deed filed in the Probate Judge’s office transfers 4 jet on Vine wheel and 40 Mre Swale Malone to A.B. Lampkin. The consideration is stated as 300 dollars.

A.B. Lampkin Mre Swale Malone

Battleship Texas Is Launched As Navy's Largest Vessel

Newport News May 18 the battleship Texas was christened by Miss Claudia Lyons daughter of Cecil Lyons national Republican Committeeman from Texas The ceremony drew a notable crowd including Secretary Meyer Helen Taft and other naval officials The Texas will be the largest warship afloat upon completion

Newport News Today Claudia Lyons Newport News Cecil Lyons National Republican Texas Meyer Helen Taft

Pride of Decaturs merchant dies after long illness

Walter G. Pride 40 of the Decaturs died suddenly at his Grant street home of heart failure after months of poor health. He co owned Pride's Busy Store with his brother 3 H Pride. The body will go to Madison Station for interment with Masons guiding funeral rites. Survived by wife five children a brother a sister a niece and a cousin. Pride came to Decaturs eight years ago from Madison Station where he ran a mercantile and drug business.

Nue Grant Street Madison Station Madison County Lodge No. 491 Masonic Fraternity Decaturs Masons Garner Pride Harvey Pride Laura Pride Amanda Pride Emma Pride Hattie Pride J.H. Stone Mollie Eppes

State urged to intervene over San Diego free speech clash

Gov. Johnson’s special commissioner Harry Weinstock reported the I W W activity in San Diego, denounced city inaction, and urged immediate state and national intervention to address cruelty charges and alleged I W W thievery and Marine scoundrel labels.

San Diego Industrial Workers of Johnson Harry Weinstock Weinstock Nere

Peck and Patterson's Ad Promises Free Lenox Soap

The advertisement notes Lenox soap will be given away next Monday by Peck and Patterson, presenting a simple way for consumers to benefit from their generosity.

Peck and _ Patterson

Weather Forecast and Local Business Update

Fair and slightly warmer conditions expected tonight and Sunday. A historical note mentions a man who after three years in a line followed by decades in DeKalb County commerce joined the New Decatur Dry Goods Company as general manager and later started Pride's Busy Store with his brother J A Pride in the city.

Second Avenue Decatur New Decatur Dry Goods Company J. A. Pride Pride

Robbers Reported Near Booneville Arkansas

Fifty detectives left here on a special train for Booneville Arkansas where men matching the Queens and Crescent gang descriptions are said to be at large. The report notes detectives chasing clues as authorities move to track the suspects.

St. Louis Booneville, Ark

State Tax Commission official to study county records

O'Brien, an assistant to the State Tax Commission, is examining the county's tax and mortgage checks for several days. He will turn over findings to help raise tangible and intangible values of corporations and property. Cotton market notes Middling 11 1 4, Strict middling 11 2 market strong.

O'Brien State Tax Commission

Teddy Predicts Bryan Nomination at Baltimore Convention

The correspondent reports Theodore Sean saying in Dayton that friends believe Colonel William Jennings Bryan would be nominated at the Baltimore Convention. He foresees a likely deadlock pending the outcome of the deliberations.

Dayton Theodore Sean Fided Cetie Eity Wm. Jan

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