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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1912
Page
1
Panic in Melville as the Atchafalaya River crevasse threatens twenty miles of territory. About eight thousand people are imperiled with 2,000 women and children evacuated by noon. Government officials in New Orleans report feeding 200,000 residents and expect aid through June 1.
Late wire reports show Leftwith of Tuscyindla to head a sub committee selecting a Chicago convention chair. Rudolph Patterson offered 5000 to probe Col Roosevelt’s ity. The Southern Baptist Convention seeks 1000 for foreign missions and marks the 100th anniversary of a voyage in 1812. Alabama Governor O Neal’s Judicial Commission convenes in Mont on Thursday with 30 lawyers. Loveman, Joseph & Loeb win Montgomery capitol contract for 4326 dollars. Ex Gov Comer to build a 500000 dollar cotton mill in Birmingham and speak June 6 on rail rates at Greensboro. Hiram Jones, 65, found fatally injured by razor in Madigan county. Tennessee’s Gov Porter dies at 84 in Paris. James B Richardson, head of Richardson Brow Shoe, dies in Nashville at 65. brother of Rep. William Richardson, born in Athens, Alabama. H G Lipscomb, Nashville hardware magnate, also noted. Ohio primary election discussion continues.
The three story batten building on the corner of Second Ave and Moulton is advancing rapidly and foundation work will start soon. Crow and Crow have leased it for five years to run a hardware store, with completion and occupancy expected early fall.
Four hundred Democratic statesmen's wives gathered in Washington for a breakfast honoring Dolly Madison. Mrs Champ Clark served as toastmistress with guests including Mrs Judson Harmon Mrs William J Bryan Mrs W R Hearst Mrs Thomas Edison and other notable attendees.
An eleventh hour reprieve from Governor Foss could delay Clarence V. Richeson’s execution as a dawn sunrise looms. Warden Birder is the only official who might delay further, with final midnight preparations for the chair still unsettled as night advances toward early morning.
A week long campaign starting May 27 seeks 10000 for a Decatur hospital. District chairs organize Drew Wyker Paterson and city wards. Subscriptions run in four installments with July 1 initial payment. Ground donated by Decatur Land Co in Gibbs Grove. work to start in the fall under local doctors and facilities.
Chicago man James Mullin, 24, declares to police that a Los Angeles murder victim is his sister Nellie. Decatur Daily reports he and sister Nellie never lived in New Decatur. investigators note Mullins with similar names in the area. Police pursue Dillon link while verifying identity and west coast connections.
Crowd packed the May Saturday night event where J L Schnabel held the winning ticket for a six dollar gold piece. Christ Bitenger won a five pound box of candy. Allison McNeil drew for a one month pass. A gang robbed Bitenger of the candy, then returned it to him.
Middling eleven and a quarter hold at market opening with strict middling eleven and two reporting strength. Market observers note firm demand and buyers showing willingness to pay higher prices for staple grades.
The Morgan County Law and Equity Court opened with Judge Wert presiding to tackle prohibition law violations and related offenses. About twenty one people face liquor law charges, with trials scheduled through June and July, including arraignments for Will Pippin Lee Johnson Addy Previtt and others.
M H Crow an employee of Hardage Bros store received painful cuts to the lower body on Friday afternoon after a fall from a ladder. He landed on a plate glass show case, leaving the glass splintered in hundreds of pieces, and narrowly escaped serious injury.
A persuasive call urges the towns of New Decatur and Old Decatur to consolidate under one government. It argues unity will attract millions from New York Life Insurance and a potential Jasper railroad, with capital waiting if residents join together and start the movement.
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