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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1913

Page

3

Our Man About Town on track crowds and a rail fence idea

The column critiques crowds at Union Station and proposes a protective fence to keep travelers safe and preserve the city’s image. It jokes about station chaos, reviews fashion, and notes local remarks from Decatur figures while riffing on rail-centric plans and social life.

Hersel Mack Hill Ming You

Decatur Cafe invites public inspection by Pete Ballas

Decatur Cafe opens its doors for public inspection at any time. Pete Ballas is listed as contact for access and inquiries regarding the cafe’s operations and facilities.

Decatur Cafe Pete Ballas E. C. Payne Lumber Co Fourth Avenue New Decatur Ala Decatur Cale Lavtes Pete T

Woman chess champion challenged in New York match

Negotiations proceed for a second women’s chess championship bout between Natalie Nixdorff of the Women’s Chess Club New York and current titleholder Mrs. S. R. Burgess of St Louis. Nixdorff has sent a formal challenge and it has been tentatively accepted.

New York Natalie Nixdorf Women’s Chess Club 8. R. Burgess St Louis Nixdorff

Washington to Chicago relay opens Grant Park carnival

A national capital to Chicago relay will start the international athletic contests in Grant Park from June 28 to July 6. School boys will carry a message from President Wilson to Mayor Harrison as the carnival formally opens on the afternoon of June 28 in the park stadium.

Chicago National Capital Grant Park Wilson Harrison

Weat Philadelphia Rod and Gun Club Spring Outing

Trap shooting and ball casting will headline the annual spring outing of the Weat Philadelphia Rod and Gun Club at Lawrence farm upper Darby Creek Delaware County tomorrow. A special feature will be separate events for the Iddles with many entries received for all contests.

Weat Philadelphia Rod and Gun Club Lawrence Farm Upper Darby Creek Delaware County

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