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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
2
The notice outlines postal filing dates for New Decatur Alabama, pricing for newspaper mail subscriptions, and policies for resolutions tributes obituaries and cards of thanks at five cents per line. It also urges readers to report late deliveries and asks advertisers to submit copy by noon for timely publication.
The Morgan County Law and Equity Court faces a crisis of integrity as Judge Wert denounces the polluting of the stream of justice. He condemns the venire, sheriff, and jury for failing to uphold duty, citing the Smith case where the jury overturned a proven verdict and turned men loose.
The piece notes that Lorimer's seat was said to be bought by the Lumber Trust, a claim judged not strong enough by Senator Johnston of Alabama, yet strong enough for Roosevelt Taft LaFollette and many others, including a majority of Democratic colleagues and progressive Republicans. It mentions the Senate committee verdict and broader press support.
A church receives aid through the Senate amid a tough approval process. Officials praise the church and the judge for reaching the goal after a challenging run.
Senator Luke Lea of Tennessee John W Kern of Indiana and Kenyon of Iowa press colleagues to go on record on Lorimer issue urging a formal vote amid the stand by coverage. The push signals a decisive tally to expose positions on the Lorimer matter.
City commissioners adopt an ordinance exempting from city taxes for ten years all new manufacturing plants employing more than 20 workers and all new hotels with over 100 rooms. The move, urged by a committee of prominent business leaders, aims to attract industry and lodging development. The piece questions why the local council has not followed suit and suggests forming a Development Company committee to push action.
The Panama Canal bill passed the House prohibiting railroad control of competing steamships and granting free passage to American vessels. Also reported: consul-general Frank Hill killed in Frankfort Germany by vertigo. Navy to Guantanamo amid Cuban unrest with two gunboats dispatched.
Washington reports the President suspended the Department of Justice action in New York against the Coffee Trust and ordered all case papers sent to the State Department. Brazil backs the trust, arguing the matter is diplomatic not legal, with State ready to respond to Ambassador Gama. If State maintains its stance, the Sherman act case may be indefinitely postponed.
The note lists a round trip cost of 11.45 covering railroad fare board at Cave hotel and multiple cave routes. Contact L. N agent via write or phone for arrangements. Price reflects all expenses for the Decaturs trip dated June 6.
W R Smith arranged a deal selling the cottage at 442 Johnson Street to W F Russell of Hunteville for about 4000 dollars. Russell plans to move his family to the Decatur area in the near future.
Senate subcommittee plans a scathing report denouncing J Bruce Ismay White Star Line officials and Titanic crew for incompetence and failure in the disaster. It blames Captain Smith and junior officers for neglect and speed claims and cites misleading dispatches after the sinking.
Witnesses testified sobre the Titanic lifeboat chaos with officers blamed for indifference and inadequate life-saving gear. Lookouts say earlier iceberg warnings were missed. observers argue marine glasses would have revealed the ice sooner, potentially averting disaster.
David Allyn Gorton of Brooklyn aged 80, father of boy and girl twins born April 29, announces success of his sex control experiment. He married Bertha Rehbein on June 20. The doctor claims proof of gender control and plans to raise the children to read Greek by four and a half. He previously had three children, one still living.
United Press dispatch from El Paso reports Federal artillery pummeling Huerta's Rebels at dawn. Rebel routs were limited by darkness yesterday, with Orozco claiming victory but Federals blocking any escape routes to the United States. Today’s battles expected to seal Orozco's defeat.
A note from Buchhett Bottling Works cautions buyers to seek COCA COLA and avoid counterfeit brands. The advisory emphasizes authenticity when requesting a bottle of seven cola.
Staff Captain Garabed known as Joe the Turk conducted an informal meeting on 2nd Avenue last night before services at the Army Hall. He spoke of the edged sword from the Bible and invited all to attend.
Stores will close at 6 30 p m on most evenings with three nights off for L N Pay Day and Saturdays. The policy begins Thursday evening and runs until fall or until notice changes. Participating firms include Olshine Bros McGehee Furniture Co B F Holmes Morgan Fur Co Cook Bro Crow Crow Odom Martin Hdy Co Lide Hardware Co Ferris Hdw Co J D Wyker & Son.
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