Decatur Daily News Public Notices 1912 Rates and Policies
Second Class Matter February 26 1912 at the post office Decatur Alabama W R Shelton General Manager Samuel J Stockard Editor Subscription rates by carrier and by mail with advance payments Tributes of Respect Obits and Cards of thanks charged per line Advertising rates available on request Copy due by noon for same day publication Officials request prompt delivery and notification if paper is late
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Aw Decatur
Ala
Deserved Fate in Richeson Murder Case
The report condemns Richeson for a cold blooded murder of Avis Linnell committed after seduction and betrayal. It notes his cultured background and gospel role, contrasts with his demon like act, and praises the law and Governor Foss for upholding execution.
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Richeson
Avis
LaFollette Attacks Taft Roosevelt In Ohio Speech
Senator LaFollette denounced Taft and Roosevelt on trust enforcement saying both failed. He urged separation of corporate water from stock as a remedy, likening it to a surgeon operating in a hospital for twenty years to heal the body politic.
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LaFollette
Ohio
Taft
Roosevelt
Buckeyes
Aspital
Temporary referee chosen for Taft Roosevelt mill bout
Senkib Wishu Root has been selected as temporary referee for the Taft Roosevelt mill in Chicago. He is said to be acceptable to both boxers.
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Senkib
Wishu Root
Chicago
Harkreader Moves to Nashville Tennessean
H. D. Harkreader formerly with this paper joins the Nashville Tennessean reportorial staff and is described as one of Aper's most valuable men.
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H. D. Harkreader
Nashville Tennessean
Aper
Southern War Claims Damaged by Churches Excluded
Borten the bill Monday to remove Southern claims including damages to several Decatur churches. Every two years these Southern claims are placed in the war claims bill but are cut out by a Senate. There is little chance any will be allowed.
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Borten
Senate
Buckeyes weigh support for Ton and anon amid Bryan challenge
Ohio supporters decide today whether to back Ton and anon or rebuff Harmon as Bryan faces a formidable statewide campaign. The scene tests party loyalty and a public mood reflected in early polling and local sentiment.
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Buckeyes
Ton
Anon
Pelle Vash
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt Denies Drinking Alcohol For Drink Is Vanity
The speaker asserts Roosevelt does not drink intoxicants but rather becomes intoxicated by vanity and conceit. He claims this excess occurs daily without acknowledging any real alcohol use.
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Roosevelt
Titanic Witness Accuses Officer of Brutal Conduct
Daisy Minahan of Grand Rapids testifies to Senate investigators about officers swearing and insulting passengers during lifeboat loading. She details lifeboat 14 chaos, threats to shoot, and dismissive remarks to women, plus alleged drunken behavior by Officer Lyne and Lowe.
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Washington
Daisy Minahan
Grand Rapids, Mich
Lowe
Senator Smith
P. A. B. Widener
Philadelphia
Roosevelt Denies He Was Drunk in Kansas
New York May 21 Colonel Roosevelt denies a Saline Kansas newspaper claim that he was intoxicated when he made a speech. He calls the report false and notes he often drinks milk, countering the assertion with a temperate record.
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Roosevelt
Kansas
Ossawatomie
Lyman Abbott
New York
Afi
Tor
Saline
Abbott
Col. Roosevelt
Battle Rages in Mexico as Rebels and Federals Clash
United Press dispatch from Mexico City reports fierce fighting fifteen miles from the capital with about 3,000 Rebels facing 1,200 Federal troops. A courier says 200 killed and wounded as the battle continues. Mexicans resist volunteers while officials plan potential cross border action.
Border troops deployed as Rebel Federal clash looms
El Paso Texas reports United States troops along the border in anticipation of a Rebel Federal fight. A large Federals force is described as positioned about 35 miles away.
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el Paso
Tex
United States
Decatur Daily Ad Claims Region's Largest Circulation
The Decatur Daily proclaims a circulation over 5 000 daily and 10 000 weekly, urging readers and advertisers to compare with Morgan county papers. It touts extensive telegraph and local news, editorials, and a complete daily market report while promoting Coca Cola and Chamberlain products.
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Decaturs Daily
Telegraph
Morgan County
Stores To Close Early On L N Pay Days And Saturdays
The following outlets will close at 630 p m except three nights on L N Pay Day and Saturdays. The schedule continues until fall or further notice. McGehee Furniture Co B F Holmes Morgan Fur Co Cook Bros Crow Crow Odom Martin Haw Co Side Hardware Co Ferris Haw Co J D Wyker Son.
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McGehee Furniture Co
B. F. Holmes
Morgan Fur
Cook Bros. Crow & Crow
Odom-Martin Haw
Side Hardware Co
Ferris Haw
J. D. Wyker & Son
Weather forecast notes fair pattern for tonight and Wednesday
Patchy writing describes generally fair weather tonight and Wednesday. The fragment mentions Orange Julep, a make of beverage, and includes garbled phrases about a clothing item and statements by an author named Stvnient.
Cullman County voters approve local option wet measure
Cullman county communities backed open saloon under strict regulation by a likely margin near 300. Cullman beat precincts show wets carrying five to one. county wide vote favors the wets with Cullman city polls heavily for the measure. Soft drink stands were closed as prohibition remains in force locally.
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Cullman
Cullman County
Ciry
Coca Cola Ad Promises Fatigue Relief in Bottled Form
A vintage advertisement touts Coca Cola as the most refreshing drink in the world. The copy encourages trying a bottle bottled at Buchheit Bottling Works and highlights its fatigue-relieving appeal.
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Ruchheit Bottling
Coca Cola
Buchheit Bottling Works
Drink PLEZOL Promoted as Healthful New Beverage
A promotional notice touts PLEZOL as a healthful invigorating drink. The advertisement emphasizes its refreshing qualities and positions it as a modern health beverage for daily use.
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Mexico
Orozco
United Press
Mexico City
U. S
Chamberlain
M. Thompson
Decatur Drug Co
Decatur
MERIT
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Sarah T. Rover
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Adaline P. Wee
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