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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1912

Page

4

Navin Fined Players as Detroit Strike Ends

After a two hour meeting the American League magnates upheld Ty Cobb and fined the Detroit players 100 each while reinstating them. The league pledged to protect players from insults by managers, and Navin agreed to return to action with the Detroit team. Cobb attributed the crisis to himself and urged a swift return to play.

United Press Philadelphia Lege Detroit Navin Johnson

River ferry resumes service after weather halt

The river ferry resumed trips today after a brief weather stoppage. Captain Maria Chen said crews completed safety checks and passengers reported smooth sailing between Eastport and Willow Point. The service had been suspended since yesterday afternoon due to high winds.

Big audience greets Parks dramatic company opening

An enthusiastic audience filled the big pavilion at the Park Dramatic Co show last night. Polly and I impressed with refined storytelling and sympathetic hero as he pleads guilty to robber y to save his sweetheart. Tonight Siberia, a high class Russian drama, with Park exclusive rights, follows with lavish costumes and Moscow inspired scenery. Vaudeville between acts keeps the program lively.

C. W. Park Dramatic Co Pavillion Polly and Grump Polly Siberia Park America Moscow Park Company

Honor Roll of Decatur Public Schools

The Decatur Public Schools honor roll for the last month, compiled by Superintendent W. F. Jones, lists students across the First Ward, Second Ward, and Third Ward schools. Names include Nannie B. Ch and Carl Thomas in First Grade of the First Ward, with many peers named through Fifth Grade, plus a Second Ward roster across multiple grades and a Third Ward list featuring Beatrice Lee and Marguerite Wiegand among others.

Maude Orr Third Ward Beatrice Lee Inez ‘Mefall Hattie McGarr Lera Thompo A Clarence Hudson Elton Johnson Irna Pulliam Leslie Smith Mary Smith

Gordon School Class Rosters Across Grades One Through Six

Readable lists show first through sixth grade students by name in Gordon School. Several spellings are inconsistent but numerous pupils from Annie Lou Brock to Roy Niager appear across grades one to six.

Annie Lou Brock Hubert Ross Ethel Rhinehart Hermione Troup Lamar Eyster Bert Murphree Roy Murphree Gladys Barnes Katherine Campbell Marvin Rankin

Peevishness and its cure in daily life

An advice piece warns that chronic peevishness dulls the spirit and strains relationships. It urges broadening horizons through rest, concerts, reading, fresh air, and social activity to avoid a fixed mood. It ends with an advertisement for a beverage called PLEZOL.

Landmark Local Figure Praised for Community Service

The man described as backbone and life of the community is highlighted for his long standing dedication and positive impact. Neighbors recall his tireless work and leadership shaping local initiatives.

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