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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
1
Montgomery May 30 detectives and deputies continue a wide hunt for Theo Lacy. Authorities report a close trail in Dallas County and a found hideout as they press to force Lacy to flee his familiar region.
In Memphis on May 30 Judge McCall granted Joan Howard freedom from bootlegging charges by paying a federal liquor license, citing local saloons violating state law and lack of local enforcement. He noted the court’s moral interest but said state penalties would not apply where officials did not enforce the law.
Montgomery on May 30 saw the Jimmy Valentine Order’s new safe doors refuse to open at the city court record room. Despite efforts by mechanics, the chief clerk, and others, the safe remained locked for several hours due to a faulty combination mechanism.
Made by Wyker's featuring C Workman at Wheeler Station has trained six newly purchased mules to wear matching clothes. The mules strutted to Me Bank street ferry with a large banner announcing Harness Made by Jno. D. Wyker. Son.
Augustus Thomas, famed American playwright, may assume a U S diplomatic post. Once treasurer of Pope's theatre in St Louis he wrote Editha's Burglar and Alabama and created roles for many stars. Once a Kansas City Star reporter he recalls Fox sisters Della and wife and notes Della’s death leaves only memory of a gifted era.
An experienced Chicago Scout director will train local lads in self reliance, citizenship, and scout craft during Chautauqua week. The program covers first aid, life saving, tracking, signaling, camp craft, nature study, and patriotism. Scouts may earn national Red Cross certificates and live outdoors learning tent pitching, fire building, cooking, and wood craft.
Decatur police led by Chief White searched several nearby businesses and hotels near Union Station for hard beverages. Officers checked the Berman hotel, the Bismarck, cafes, and other venues. nothing was found or evidence of recent alcohol activity. A dispute arose with Max Berman over the search without a warrant, with Berman challenging the chief’s authority.
The Redpath Chautauqua opens tomorrow for seven days of music drama and oratory for Decatur residents and nearby areas. The canvas structure is being erected today in front of the courthouse as preparations finish for the first afternoon program.
Afternoon musical recital by members of Redpath Grand Opera Co. Lecture That boy by Bishop John H. Vincent founder of the Chautauqua movement. Admission 25 cents. Evening grand opera Lover's Quarrel Parelli. Character studies from life of John B. Ratto. Admission 35 cents.
Anniston plans a Sunday picture show on June 1 to screen The Life of Christi. The city council extended permission at Tuesday night’s meeting, and the theater will not open before morning church hour.
In June H. L. Kirby takes charge of the Decatur studio and cuts all professional gallery photos to one third off to mark the move to the new location.
River stage shows flood level at 12.2 feet with the river falling from a crest of 2 feet above flood mark as authorities monitor the ongoing conditions.
Louise Bowling was found guilty and given a five year penitentiary term for the April 2 shooting at a Pond Street resort. She testified she struggled to keep the pistol away from Holloway and claimed the cap exploded during a scuffle, killing him. The defense argued to keep him out of trouble as jurors debated after morning speeches by C L Price and C G Chenault with Hutson for the state.
Congressman Richmond Pearson Hobson visited Decatur to attend the New Decatur High School graduation. He praised local progress, urged educational advancement, and argued for strong temperance measures, stressing youth education and national reform.
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