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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1914
Page
2
The fragment warns readers to report missing deliveries to 46 New Decatur and notes advertising deadlines at noon for same day publication. It playfully jests about Santa Anna’s cork leg, a goat, a big bat, and a burlesque line about fire eating suffragettes for 30 minutes.
The remark notes that bankers advocate frugality as a constant practice, highlighting the contrast between preaching and daily living. It underscores ongoing tension between financial advice and personal spending habits, with a light satirical tone.
A Birmingham Black man was attacked with a chopping iron and beaten seven times. hospital reports he is doing well. The incident raises questions about resistance and safety in the city.
London readers report intense feeling against militant suffragists after a suffragette said a man struck her during a Hyde Park meeting as police rescued attendees. Magistrate Hopkins warned such crowds may erupt, while art galleries and museums close or restrict access amid militant activity. May Richardson, jailed for slashing the Rokeby Venus, was released after medical treatment and a hunger strike.
The message notes a date of May 29 for an Episcopal Church event involving Booth and Coffee Kloteh.
Hughie Jennings from Detroit talks about his team with Burns and Kavanaugh praised as stars while Cobb Veach Crawford and Cob b are noted infield and outfield. Cincinnati plans to honor Charles Lincoln Herzog with a brewery as Reds aim to impress. Walter Johnson is highlighted as a fast pitcher with brains to endure.
Telegraphic notes report J P Morgan's denials of Mellen testimony about New Haven. Naval Stores Company trial resumes in Savannah. Epilepsy colonies plan launched in Baltimore. Leo Frank new Georgia trial appeal anticipated. House passes Home Rule Bill despite Lords. Walter Elam dies from heat in Kentucky. Arson trial in Washington Indiana progresses. Elizabeth Shippen estate valued near 2 million given to charities. Indiana senatorial order restored by police. Col Roosevelt to meet Progressive leaders after Nat Geographic lecture. Charles W Post estate valued around 20 million leaves most to widow and daughter.
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