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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1916
Page
3
A sermon by Dr. Glaybrook at Birmingham emphasizes living for God over worldly greed. He argues faith guides achievement and contrasts Christ with Buddha and Confucius, urging adherence to divine revelation and eternal life through Christ.
Washington May 22. Hughes leads the field with most delegates unchosen as 60 of 985 at Chicago are yet to be picked. Favorite sons hold 308 and the remainder are uninstructed. Politicians sense a Hughes sentiment among unpledged delegates while Roosevelt’s shadow lingers over the gathering. Some old leaders may back Hughes if Roosevelt gains traction.
The Morgan county division of the F E C of A will convene with Pleasant Hill locals seven miles west of New Decatur on the 2nd and 3rd of June in the second quarterly meeting. Co M DINSMORH County President.
Women adapt to farm life with training by the National Land League. A teacher turned farm helper milks cows in Edinburgh and two Sussex girls earn £1 weekly with a shared cottage. Other examples show girls in charge of sheep and livestock and townsfolk embracing country work over city life.
A brief item notes monogrammed stationery engraved with latest designs featured by The Daily. It highlights refined writing sets and design updates for readers seeking elegant correspondence material.
London May 22 reports say Russian cossacks rode from Persia to the Tigris to join General Gorring’s British army. Meantime 4,000 German troops are marching toward Baghdad to reinforce the Turkish army, with about 12,000 Austrian troops already present. Great Mesopotamian developments could influence the near eastern war.
Rear Admiral Caperton reports the Thirteenth company of marines from Cape Haitien to Santo Domingo City aboard the gunboat Panther. Officials estimate 2000 marines will be in Santo Domingo City with 500 more in Haiti under his orders. Secretary Daniels says no official Dominican threat reported.
Paris reports a French victory with gains on both sides of the Meuse. French counterattacks reclaim ground at Dead Man's Hill while Haudermont and Vaux sectors see German attempts repulsed. Night action in Vaux secures a trench as Nevilles’ troops push forward. Fierce clashes persist west of Dead Man's Hill under bomb glare.
Washington May 22 The intervention of President Wilson saved Jeremiah Lynch from execution. The naturalized American had been convicted as a participant in the Irish rebellion and was first sentenced to death, a later order commuting his sentence to 10 years penal servitude was officially advised by the State Department.
Promises cure for rheumatism neuralgia headaches colic sprains cuts burns old sores and insect stings. Describes antiseptic uses internally and externally. Price 25c.
A Nashville archive recounts the first telegraph message sent by Morse. It describes Hon. Robert L. Caruthers and a boarding house daughter delivering the message What hath God wrought from Washington to Baltimore, prompting approval of the 1843 telegraph appropriation.
Secretary of War Baker said no extra coast artillery men were ordered to the border and declined to discuss Funston’s requests. He noted he has given no additional troops and would not confirm any withdrawal of Col. Sibley’s forces from Mexico. Funston is expected to press for more cavalry and infantry. Coast guards are sought for the Big Bend district to free other troops for border duty.
International News Service reports from San Antonio that Gen. Funst on has asked Washington for additional coast guard forces for duty on the border. No reply had been received as of the filing.
The Decaturs Daily notes the latest trend in wedding invitations emphasizing distinct design and high quality.
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