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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
1
The coroner's report on Miss Willis Richardson, who died from a mysterious death by fire, was filed with Probate Judge W F Skeggs but not made public. The finding may suggest accident or suicide, though foul play is considered by some officials as a possibility.
Deputy Sheriff J W May seized six barrels of whiskey and beer last night near the river at the foot of Bank street. The confiscated intoxicants were placed in the county jail awaiting disposition by court order.
Boston reports a remarkable tale of the British freighter Rochelle delayed four days returning from Santo Domingo due to electric or torpedo fish clinging to the hull. Crew felt tingling sensations as hundreds of fish covered the port and starboard sides beneath the waterline until the ship left the Gulf stream and warmer waters.
The Broadway at the Masonic Theatre drew a capacity crowd last night with audience demand forcing curtain calls three times. Demiick and Bennetts, plus Harmony and Sue Goodwin with Miss Humphrey, all delighted, and a full program change is planned for tonight per the Masonic ad.
Washington reports Julian Hawthorne and Dr Morton, both convicted of using the mails to defraud and sentenced to Atlanta penitentiary, will be free men again next Wednesday. They have been model prisoners and prior parole efforts failed, despite a Federal Prison Board recommendation and Attorney General McReynolds' decline.
Lt. W. Holland today sold a cottage in Frey’s addition to N. C. Braly of Pulaski who will move his family here from Tennessee.
Train No. 26 on the Southern Railway collided with a standing freight train at Grand Junction injuring the fireman and a passenger while killing Engineer John Moody. The fireman was taken to Sheffield for treatment. Local witnesses recalled the engineer spoke of his wife and child just before his death and mentioned insurance.
Delgaree and the Giants lose to the Athletics 6 5 as Merkle hits a two on homer in the sixth inning. Batteries were Benden and Lapp for Philadelphia with Demaree, Marquard and McLean for New York.
Manila reports Francis Burton Harrison arrival as Governor-General and outlines plan toward Philippine independence. In inaugural address translated by Manuel Quezon, natives gain majority in upper and lower houses through a native commission, with reshuffled American appointees to follow.
Ammon ton Alta Oct 10 W T Plummer formerly of Fort Worth Texas sought for alleged murder of Peter Lindsay whose body was found in woods northwest of here A coroner s jury has held Plummer responsible Neighbors testified he admitted killing Lindsay after a quarrel over a loan Plummer has a wife and four children nearby
In Athens on October 10, jurors found eighteen year old Joe Norwood guilty of shooting Tom McLemore during a fight involving Norwood and McLemore’s fathers. He was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. An appeal was filed and bail posted. The father’s trial was continued to the next term amid prominent Limestone and Madison county farmers watching the whitcap cases.
A defense by Administration forces against bankers critics in Boston and claims of organized obstruction clears the air in Washington and restores confidence in Democratic circles. The October crop report shows corn up 22 million bushels from prior estimates, with final production at 2,373,000,000 bushels. Tobacco prospects rise 1.9 percent.
Mrs Georgeanna Tower filed suit in Philadelphia alleging Charlemang Tower caused a rift with her husband Charlemagne Tower JT. Separate items note tariff reform setback after Underwood return and other federal and regional actions including a bond reduction refusal for Alfred Ruta ven in Atlanta and a Chicago prosecutors stance on oleomargarine cases.
A targeted reorganization plans replacing seasoned officers with 590 young recruits from police school. The model district will cover hotels, apartments, and venues on the busy upper west side, relocating current officers to other posts. The 500 recruits, all under 30, trained by Capt. B Kohler, begin duty with emphasis on clean, efficient service.
The Jewish Day of Atonement begins at sundown today and continues until sundown Saturday October 11. Fasting and prayer will mark the observance with business houses closed and special services held nationwide.
The Star will show The Midnight Messenger a two reel Kalem picture starring Miss Alice Joyce. The film promises thrills as its title suggests and should draw a hearty Decatur reception tomorrow.
The Great Southern Shows plan a week long visit to Decatur starting October 20 under the Local Tribe of Redmen. The event promises a new larger show at Carnival Grounds on Bank Street near Wade’s stable with a grand parade led by the Royal Italian Band.
A train tumbled down an embankment near Winnesboro Louisiana injuring fifteen people yesterday.
President Wilson will press a switch at the White House to unleash an electric current that will blow up the Gamboa dike sealing the canal area. The operation aims to open water communication between the Pacific and Atlantic, with heavy dredging planned to clear slides at Cucaracha and Gold Hill before traffic can pass.
In Albany on October 10 the impeachment trial of Gov William Sulzer produced a vast argument from both sides about guilt or innocence. The court will continue with more dense legal filings and an executive session to rule on procedural questions including acts before taking office and campaign contributions alleged as larceny.
Testimony from President Garretson and President Lee indicates wage rivalry between Eastern and Western railroad trainmen is a major source of ongoing dissatisfaction within the workers' brotherhoods.
Memphis Tenn October 10 receivership action filed in chancery court by the board of education. Hayes Fowler secretary notes the board was forced to seek funds after warrants amounting to 125,009 dollars were issued. teachers threaten to strike unless paid by October 10. Possible citywide school closures loom due to lack of funds.
The Star Theatre offers a splendid bill tonight featuring a Vitag drama a snappy Indian story and an excellent Biography picture Audience numbers rise as the features attract large crowds. Tomorrow six valuable prizes will be awarded to holders of coupons at 4 oclock sharp.
A Trinity call reports deputies arrested a negro with whiskey and pursued a second fugitive toward Deators in a buggy. Deputy McCulloch headed toward Trinity but could not catch the escapee. The arrested man was identified as Son Briesom.
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