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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
2
Entered as Second Class Matter February 26 1912 at the post ofice New Decatur Alabama W R B Shelton Editor and General Manager Subscription rates by carrier and by mail detailed including yearly half year and quarterly options Obituaries tributes and cards of thanks charged by line Advertising rates available with copy due by noon for same day publication
In a call for factory progress workers are urged to speak up and take initiative. The message emphasizes active participation, teamwork, and practical steps to boost productivity and morale within the workforce.
At a meeting of the Japanese association of America two delegates were chosen to confer with Ambassador Chinda in Washington about the anti alien land law and the status of Japanese subjects in California.
Several hundred veterans and visitor groups left Decatur today heading home from Chattanooga. Crowds gathered at Decatur station all day as parties rode trolleys and cars. Cameras captured images of buildings and streets, promising favorable advertising from the visit.
The United Amusement Company brings Cleopatra to the Masonic for tonight and tomorrow. The five reel drama cost 45000 to produce with jewels and costumes over 100000. Two months of scenery work and three months of rehearsal preceded its debut. projected about an hour and a half. It is praised for its dramatic power and is presented as a standout in motion picture art.
Judge Holt in federal court extended the time for claimants to file exceptions to the Titanic liability petitions to June 30. Previously only two claimants could file after June 22, but the new order allows every claimant to object to the liability cap tied to the disaster.
Public notice indicates Water Coolers and Britain Brothers invite public inspection at any time. Decatur likely referenced with address or locality, with unspecified dates and scope.
Don’t wait for flies to spoil your health. Screens made to order, made to fit and made to wear by E C Payne Lumber Co.
Verse notes contrast unseen blooms with fake gems then report Moe from Winnipeg joining no hit club. Billy Gordon becomes a Texas Oklahoma League umpire. Clarence Ford signs with Western Canada team. Anniston stacks 56 runs in three games vs La Grange. Moose Jaw pitcher Steel tosses second no hitter in a week against Calgary.
Federal Decoration Day observed as post offices and L N shops close. Postal clerks attend convention. postoffice employees in Gadsden Alabama are at the meeting.
The Michigan State League launches May 20 with games scheduled at Ludington Boyne City and Manistee. The season comprises 120 games ending September 14.
In Grand Island Nebraska Dark and Brown form a battery in the State League while Columbus fields Canine a promising right hander. Lavender appears for Huntington in Ohio State League alongside Cubs ace Jimmy.
Report from St Louis notes Vincent Campbell and the Boston Braves reserve system aiming to win a Federal League pennant with St Louis. The Giants avenged a Sunday loss to Cu ban Padrén at Long Branch by blasting him for 11 hits as Jim Thorpe watched closely.
W A Anderson of Decatur Alabama expresses gratitude for daily courtesies and funeral assistance for his wife Mrs Magnolia Lafayette Coulson Anderson who died May 26 1913 at 930 pm. Remains taken to Prospect Tennessee and buried there May 27 at 6 pm.
Walter Pulitzer of New York has purchased the Uncle Remus magazine founded years ago by the late Joe Chandler Harris in Atlanta Georgia. The announcement was made in Washington in May.
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