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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
1
San Francisco reports confusion after a false death notice for Emperor Yoshihito. officials later confirm he suffers lung inflammation with high fever. Eight court physicians monitor his condition as the 34 year old emperor, father of Crown Prince Hirohito, battles illness.
Dr. George H. Denny president of the University of Alabama sustained a shoulder sprain after a buggy accident Tuesday night. The tongue dropped frightening the horse and both he and the driver were thrown out. He canceled his immediate engagement but delivered a brief talk with his arm in a sling before returning to Tuscaloosa.
President Wilson stated no decision on recognizing the Huerta government in Mexico. Recognition would follow a general settlement in Mexico and may await the outcome of Mexico's forthcoming presidential election.
W R Smith received word last night of the death of his uncle Monroe Smith of Pulaski Tennessee. Mr Gunth left by the early morning train to attend the funeral.
The Decatur public schools conclude the 1918 term with a large graduation tally. Diplomas marked D H 8 are awarded as Prof. J R Thomas of the University of Alabama delivers the commencement address tonight at the school auditorium. Final examinations have begun in the New Decatur schools and will close Friday May 26.
The photograph shows a typical scene on the arrival of the big Redpath Chautauqua in town with teams and wagons needed to haul seats from the depot to the Chautauqua tent. The caption notes the season’s preparations and the effort to setup the event.
Fireman Frank Johnson of McCrary Mississippi was killed and Engineer W H Mc Connell of Tuscaloosa badly scalded when Mobile and Ohio passenger train No 106 wrecked at Holman twenty miles north of Tuscaloosa. The train struck a washed sand bank and derailed piling up cars. Passengers reportedly escaped uninjured. Johnson was to have been promoted and was unmarried. Details reached Montgomery in dribs and scraps.
Chicago officials condemn the city’s noisy din from elevated trains whistles river boats and street vendors. An anti noise crackdown revives ordinances and aims to curb downtown sound levels with Mayor Harrison pledging to make Chicago one of the quietest big cities.
New York May 23 permanent organization of American physicians and laymen formed a nationwide cancer crusade. A education drive will use magazines schools and clubs with emphasis on women and early symptoms. George C Clark named president with Dr Clem ent Cleveland and others as vice presidents and Thomas M Debevoise as secretary.
In May 3 edition, the Sonoma carried 190,000 pounds of veal beef and mutton from Australia to San Francisco. The shipment, the third from the Antipodes, targets high local prices, with meat consigned to retailers. George F. Richards of the Australian shippers says they can export more meat and butter to the United States at favorable rates.
A 1913 Chattanooga written piece by A J Timmons for the U C V reunion. It recalls the 1863 battle grounds, the gray worn by Confederate soldiers, and a reunion gathering in Chattanooga with a chorus about the fallen. The text reflects a commemorative tone and mentions Missionary Ridge and the Rebel yell.
Florence May 23. Eugenie Darby twelve year old son of Mrs. W. T. Darby was taken to the Pasteur Institute at Montgomery for treatment after a dog bite. The family's shepherd, once friendly, killed a rooster and bit the boy when he tried to stop the dog. The dog was killed and its head sent to Montgomery but arrived after delays.
The torpedo practice ship Vesuvius was hit by its own torpedo and beached on Prudence Island. Chief Gunner Thomas Smith evacuated all 50 aboard safely. Rescue work with allied craft stopped leaks and towed the vessel into deep water. Vesuvius then reached the torpedo station under its own steam.
New York May 23 James J Hill returns from Washington where he briefed on land reclamation. He is optimistic about the general Northwest outlook noting strong potential from elemental conditions and abundant production, with wheat and other grains, plus rising livestock and hog production expectations.
Graduates at Tuscumbia High School held their graduation exercises at the opera house last night with a large audience of friends and supporters in attendance.
Watt T. Brown of England announces his entry into the next Democratic primary for lieutenant governor. Citizens of Montgomery received letters and today a commercial notice confirms his decision to run.
A mob of 500 negroes surrounded the Flora avenue police station in Kansas City in pursuit of Wesley Robinson who confessed to killing his wife and daughter with a hatchet last Saturday night. Police hustled him to a car and took him to police headquarters after a firm stand.
J. W. Cunningham secretary of the Chamber of Commerce expresses gratitude through the Decatur Daily to automobile owners who loaned their cars on Wednesday to entertain the Chautauqua party members.
A dated verse sketch reflecting Confederate memory that invokes Chickamauga, the Gray soldiers, and a reunion theme. It recalls Lee at Appomattox with Grant and references pension rolls as proof, weaving nostalgic tribute with Civil War iconography.
Four armed Italian bandits attacked bank messenger James Wintress who carried $10000 from his bank to the Nathan Manufacturing Company. Wintress was wounded twice before police arrived. Sergeants Sheehan and Finnegan fired on the robbers, wounding two. the other two escaped. Wintress was taken to Harlem Hospital in critical condition.
The Decatur Concert Band conducted its regular meeting last night, gathering members for rehearsal and coordination of upcoming performances.
Garner Pride was bitten while reading a light meter at C. H. Holmes residence on Fourth avenue west. A car dog attacked him from the rear, sinking a tusk behind his right knee and causing painful bruising.
The Girl Detectives Ruse starring James Cruze and Marguerite Snow is showing at the Delite 15 today and tonight. A fine picture worth seeing, the screening invites local patrons to drop in and view.
Washington dispatch reports a warrant issued for Henry W. A. Page a wealthy English merchant once in New York convicted of libeling Congressmen and sentenced to five years then released under suspended sentence the warrant was sent to New York yesterday.
The Friends of J B McBride report his hand injury from a few days ago while operating machinery is improving and he is getting along nicely.
Senator Smoot presented to the Senate records of the American Bankers Association to counter claims that the 1895 panic resulted from bankers calling loans to secure repeal of the silver purchase act.
Religious assemblies in Atlanta concluded sessions yesterday with the Southern and United Presbyterian churches and the Associated Reform Synod closing their meetings. The Northern Assembly was expected to finish today.
In New York and New Jersey 30 000 live chickens stacked in West Washington Market under a boycott by the Association of Dealers. Reports of poison plots prompted extra guards and health officer inquiries as shipments from the Southwest arrived heavy weighed. No sales occurred as wholesalers refuse weighted fowl amid investigations into starving poultry and disease.
D Sanders Walker a Macon Georgia banker and realty dealer died after a week facing the consequences of taking bichloride of mercury mistaken for a headache remedy. He died at 1 35 am with his family present and offered no tremor remaining resigned to his fate as doctors say no hope remained.
Thousands of people viewed the body of Henry M. Flagler in the rotunda of the Ponce de Leon Hotel in St. Augustine Florida as the funeral proceeded with burial planned for this afternoon.
Despite heavy rain a sizable crowd attended Harry and his Golden Girls as the week’s top bill. Tonight the company presents Thy Girls with additional acts by Lowery and Mise Hu and songs from Spring Maid.
Three men identified as hoboes were arraigned before Judge Thos W Wert in the Equity court and found guilty. Each defendant received an 84 day sentence.
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