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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1913
Page
1
May 24 Atlanta reports a new turn in the Mary Phagan murder case as city politics mix with police reform. Opponents of Chief Beavers push the case to attack reform and rival prosecutions while police resist external detectives and entrapment claims inflate a broader political battle.
Representative Sisson of Mississippi reasserted his war speech stance noting he would defend his land laws against any nation that dictates them. President Wilson counseled him to avoid remarks that could hinder Japan diplomacy or inflame public opinion. He urged patience and cool heads to resolve differences without war.
The first district Sunday School convention convenes at the Baptist church in Austinville on Sunday June 1 1913. Devotional services begin at 10 45 with lectures and papers on topics including temperance citizenship home life cradle roll missions and Sunday School organization. All interested are invited to attend. L Peck President
City Clerk Hartung says no protests have been filed against the new paying ordinances for Moulton and Grant, effective on the fourth. If protests arise, they will be presented at the council’s special session on Monday, June.
Sheriff M Gulgloch purchases 60 acres of farmland three miles from Decatur at the Clark place for 5000 dollars. The property previously sold for 1600 dollars fifteen years ago and earlier for 800 dollars.
Mrs Cornelia Harrison died at 2 36 this morning after a lingering illness at her daughter Mrs B W Godbey s home on Gordon Drive. Funeral at 4 30 at the residence with remains to be shipped to Memphis for interment. Born in Trenton Tennessee she was 86 and lived in Memphis before moving here four years ago. Survived by daughters Mrs B W Godbey and Mrs Bowden. Funeral drew many sympathisers and floral tributes at the bier.
The Ben Greet Players, a 13 member company led by Ben Greet, slated for Chautauqua this season. Greet, famed for Elizabethan drama, Shakespeare and old English comedies, has taught many actors over a thirty year career. Their program includes The Comedy of Errors with special costumes.
At a city hall meeting the Decatur Chamber of Commerce applied for membership in the International Road Congress. George A. Nelson will represent Decatur at the June session in London, with a $20 membership fee sent to W Rees Jeffreys in London.
Tom Sanders, a bandman with Starne's Stock Company, bursts a blood vessel in his throat while playing. Dr. G R Sullivan attends as he coughs blood every few minutes during the afternoon matinee.
The article discusses potential war between Japan and the United States over immigration and treaty rights, noting that until the full text of documents is available the issue remains unsettled. It argues U S rights on exclusion and hints at a cautious, aloof stance while acknowledging Japan’s possible objections.
The text discusses a potential broad reopening of policy toward Japanese naturalization, aiming to define the United States stance on Japanese incorporation into the national family. It notes possible divisions among supporters based on patriotism humanitarianism and political realism.
John D. Wyker returned from Atlanta where he served as a delegate to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. He described the convention and its work. The next assembly session is set for New Castle, Pennsylvania in 1914.
Mammy Lou visits Succindy. Succindy hides a pot under a fireless cooker and prepares to cook beans in a scene of fear and superstition. Mammy, frightened, confronts the danger and orders Succindy to leave, declaring they will not live with devilish cooking.
Fred Pentecost white man arrested by Chief Davidson in Blair's pool room De catur charged with forgery and remanded in county jail on $500 bond. Police say he forged checks using R T Sharp signature and had several other forged items on him. He was an L N railroad employee until about a month ago and may face more cases.
The pastor returns from St Louis after attending the Southern Baptist Convention and will preach at 11 00 a m and 745 p m tomorrow. He invites all members to attend the services with Sunday school at 945 a m. Everyone is warmly invited to participate in the programs.
Sunday School starts at 9 45 a m with G P Liveley as superintendent. Preaching at 11 o clock by the pastor. Sacrament of Puptiom administered after the sermon with one member received. At 7 30 p m a Union Communion service unites Willoughby Presbyterian and Methodist congregations.
The pastor Rev. R. Walston will preach at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. Morning topic is Age-Long Miracle and the evening message is The Positiveness of Divine Light. Public invited.
Willoughby Presbyterian plans Sunday School at 9 45 and preaching at 11 00 with the sermon on Ideals. There will be no evening service as the congregation unites with the Ninth Street Methodist in a union service. The doors will be open tomorrow to receive new members.
Sunday morning services at First Methodist Decatur include Bible class at 9 30 and 10 00 led by the pastor Rev K N Matthews. The preacher at 11 00 is the pastor with 8 00 pm preaching by Presiding Elder Kra Hawkins.
First Baptist Decatur announces the pastor returns from the Southern Baptist convention and will lead services tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. and the Young People's Union at 7 p.m.
The Decatur High School commencement drew a large audience as Prof. J. M. Collier led a capable corps of assistants Through decorated platform and a full program students like Audrey Smith Maymie Whyte Lula Morrow and Virgil Bell earned diplomas The principal and faculty received re election praise from Mayor H A Skeggs and Prof J S Thomas of Alabama with the year cited as the largest enrollment and best school spirit.
John H. Mattea, a New York lawyer, was yesterday sentenced to a term between two and four years in prison for his role in a bribery plot to free inmate Harry K. Thew from an insane asylum.
Washington May 14 A motion for a writ of error and for rehearing in the contempt case involving Samuel Gompory John Shell and Frank Morris of the American Federation of Labor was overruled yesterday by the court of appeals. They must serve their sentences.
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