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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1913
Page
2
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Announcement lists Harvey H. Wright as a candidate for Morgan County sheriff pending the outcome of the upcoming primary. Wright positions himself as a law and order candidate within the party process.
The Bessemer Tribune quotes a reader praising the quick punishment after John Ragland, a Black man, killed his wife in New Decatur two weeks ago. Ragland has been tried, convicted, and sentenced to be hanged, reflecting stark views on vigilant justice.
The Anniston Star and Hot Blast summarize Judge Thomas Wert's attack on Governor Emmet O'Neal over prohibition policy. The piece contends Wert's critique is sharp and may trigger a governor response, while urging citizens to judge whether O'Neal uses prerogative to nullify laws.
A Gadsden Journal note states Judge Wert claims it is his official prerogative to nullify the prohibition law, signaling a legal stance on enforcement and authority.
A four year old girl named Margaret Haritchen was found unattended on the liner Kyprinzessin Cecilie in New York. A placard pleaded caretaking avoidance of kissing as the child traveled 7 000 miles toward her mother in California. Her mother, who remarried, previously left her with relatives near Vierina then emigrated to Kenwood Sonoma County. The girl is expected to reach Ellis Island and be entrusted to her mother during the overland trip.
Solicitor Folk postponed ruling on Harry Thaw by petition to the State Department asking Britain to explain Canadian authorities forcing Thaw out of Canada. State Dept officials recalled Bryan’s previous remarks about appealing to the British ambassador to secure action if justified by the authorities.
Advertisement touts Fake HERBINE as a remedy for all disturbances in the bowels. It claims to purify bowel channels promote regular movement and make users feel bright vigorous and cheerful. Price 50 cents.
Lieut Hans Steffen of Doebritz descends at Boulogne amid postwar France Germany airship accord rules. If landing was imperative under regulations he may return to Germany. otherwise military authorities may detain him. He says he intended to set distance records but lost his way twice, ending at Boulogne.
A healthful remedy for babies during teething is advertised as McGees Baby Elixir. It claims to have no opium or morphine and to aid delicate stomachs, with babies thriving under its influence. Prices are 25c and 50c per bottle, sold by Owl Drug Co.
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The 44th general conference of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States and territories opens October 8 at St John the Divine New York. Bishops, deputies, and clergy attend as plans for church unity and representation are debated.
New York October 4 Ambrose channel nearing completion after 12 years of work with edge trimming remaining. Estimated total cost about 5.1 million dollars, including four dredges purchased by the government at 1.4 million. Channel opened in 1907 at 40 feet depth and 1000 feet width, now seven miles long, 2000 feet wide, depth 40 feet at mean low water.
Mrs. Wilson and her three daughters will return to Washington from Cornish New Hampshire on October 15 to supervise remodeling of the upper rooms and finalize preparations for the White House wedding on November 26. Secretary Ming Isabelle Hagner works on guest invitations for Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson and Bayre. many seek inclusion, prompting denial of calls to avoid favors. Invitations will go out October 16 after Mrs. Wilson reviews the guest list.
London October 4 A Lowestoft factory girl net maker s strike protests the introduction of men and boy labor on new net making machines. A deputation asked the manager to drop male labor but he refused. The workers claim boys would be paid 10s a week while they receive 12 to 14s, the firm denying the claim and citing the amount of work involved.
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