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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
1
Automobiles of future to have but two wheels asserted by Mr Wood noted inventor illustrates use of gyroscope and ultraviolet rays in an inquiry necessary to deter mine cause of injury to American ship.
Ambassador dispatches Capt P A Symington naval attache to Liverpool to examine if the American steamship Nebraskan was torpedoed or mined. He will review Capt J S Green’s testimony and forward findings to Washington as division opinions rise over the Nebraskan’s fate. The ship will be dry docked for examination and crew testimony to clarify the incident.
Montaville Wood, known as the aerial postmaster, headlines a Chautauqua program featuring Dr. Duncan and Signor Pallaria. The audience witnessed ultra violet ray demonstrations, lectures on marriage patriotism and politics, and a lively gyroscope stunt committee. Four prominent citizens volunteered for the stunt committee and the tent filled to capacity as the talk moved toward scientific curiosities and Edison connections.
A Washington dispatch cites Captain Green reporting the Nebraskan hit near Fasnet Rock while en route from Liverpool to Delaware Breakwater. The ship sank after a violent explosion. two British vessels aided. No theory of the cause is given, leaving doubt on deliberate torpedoing.
Society items appear on page three of the Daily, with J A Buttrey advertisements at the top of the page. Owing to advertiser demand the society news will sometimes run on page three from time to time.
Atlanta officials report Solicitor Hugh Dorsey has filed a lengthy protest with the prison commission opposing clemency for Leo M. Frank. The action signals renewed opposition to delaying clemency and reflects ongoing legal contention surrounding the case.
The nineteenth annual Alabama Underwriters Association meeting opens at Decatur City Hall with about 85 delegates. Programs include the 4:30 pm opening, welcome by T. M. Dix, response by R. F. Many, and an 8:00 pm business session featuring the president’s address and insurance legislation by Senator D. F. Green. A boat excursion on the Tennessee River is planned for Friday.
Albert Metcalf, a white man, was arrested in Marshall County on arson charges connected to a barn fire in Morgan County. Sheriff James A. Foreman received the report today.
City leaders Mayor A. A. Hardage Council President John Patterson and City Attorney Tennis Tidwell travel to Atlanta for talks with Southern Bell officials about a forthcoming telephone franchise ordinance. The measure would consolidate the local exchanges and allow Southern Bell to assume current AT&T operations and build an office on Second Avenue.
L. O. Stout was found guilty of violating the prohibition laws and sentenced to 12 months on the road plus a $250 fine. Caldwell Miller also faced prohibition charges and received a $50 fine with a road sentence. The trial of Jim Sledge alias Black Gal for murder of Arthur McDaniel in East New Decatur was ongoing.
Decatur Water Supply Company warns 10 water users that hose use is limited to two hours daily. Nighttime runs risk immediate cutoff. Regulations aim to curb reckless use while improvements proceed. surplus would force pumping raw water into the twins.
Congressman E B Almon visiting Decatur asserts broad support for President Wilson in the German policy crisis. He predicts no extra session, cites $17.5 million initial Muscle Shoals funds, or $1 million to start. Two dams would flood some land near Florence and at Lock 2, with private hydro electric development under a 50 year franchise and government royalty reimbursement.
Andrew Phillips filed in Morgan County Law and Equity Court seeking 10000 dollars for eye loss while working on an engine against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The complaint states Phillips sustained the injury at work and seeks compensation.
Rome May 27 King Victor Emmanuel arrived at the front and assumed supreme command of the Italian armies pushing into Austrian territory along the frontier from Switzerland to the Adriatic. His decree warns of hard fighting as Austro German forces concentrate troops estimated around 900000, most seasoned, ready to strike.
Berlin reports heightened tension as German corps on the Trieste frontier fortify positions while the main Italian army advances within two miles of German trenches, signaling an imminent major engagement.
On the Italian frontier 20 000 German troops moved toward Italy from Salzburg in the last 24 hours while eastern theatre forces head to the southern front via Innsbruck. An Austrian corps travels from Silesia with 30 batteries moved to Trieste Gradisca area. Terrror is reported in Trentino with many Italians executed as spies and 500 imprisoned since Sunday.
The Hitt liner American has been repaired and updated with government compliant railing and improvements. The vessel will run tomorrow night as usual, with Hauk's orchestra engaged for the Friday departure, ensuring no interference with the regular schedule.
Friends in Birmingham were advised of the death of Mrs. Annie Bradley McCoy wife of Bishop. The notice identifies her as the bishop's wife and reports the passing in Birmingham.
Editor notes council met in executive session to discuss a franchise for Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph with no public action. Citizens question secrecy and potential rate increases, detailing 1400 local phones at 50 cents monthly equaling 8400 dollars annually and concerns about a new building.
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