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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
1
Governor O Neal debates how to fill the Alabama senatorial vacancy after meeting with President Wilson and lawmakers in Washington. He may appoint, call a special session, or order a special election, with officials split on the best path and concerns over seating the appointee.
A mob of students marched through Mexico City threatening Americans and all foreigners. Troops with bayonets calmed the crowds but windows were broken and fears of a larger clash with the United States grew. Analysts warned another outbreak could occur within forty eight hours amid tense U S Mexico relations.
The L and N railroad operates 80 million? engines on the Ecatur to Birmingham accommodations. The larger locomotives replace the smaller engines formerly used on this division, with large mechanical moves noted as monkey motions.
The Delite screens The Silent Heroes in two reels. A war era tale blending pathos comedy bravery cowardice loyalty and treachery. It is billed as one of the best Broncho features shown locally.
A dispatch reports President Wilson will sign today or tomorrow an urgency deficiency bill transferring 150000 dollars from the Chattanooga Browns-Inland Section of the Tennessee River to the Florence Riverton Section. The move, aided by Representative Moon, aims to prevent interruptions in river work and boost northern Alabama agriculture and river commerce.
Convicts from Brewton requested return to the Huxford Orvin turpentine camp in Atmore after preferring forest labor over city street work under an honor system. The Huxford Orvin Naval Stores company offered to pay fines and reinstate them as free laborers, and Brewton Mayor L G Brooks approved the move, informing the governor.
Spokanе Washington Oct 16 A ballroom floor on springs offers buoyant footing for dancers at the Davenport hotel. The suspended floor, costing 2 000 000, uses cables like a suspension bridge and sways with the rhythm, keeping time to the music.
Huntsville reports a sensational scene as Nashville detectives tied to alleged local election fraud are arrested on city ordinance charges. Five detained. Koch of Enoch Secret Service fined $50 for carrying a pistol. others bonded $300 each. Detectors say West End stop was for evidence collection.
Mrs. Edwin N. Hunt of New Rochelle reports a man who claimed hypnotism robbed her of 375 dollars and 1500 dollars in jewelry while she watched. She described him as a pleasant stranger in dark clothes who lingered during a house viewing and could not provide a name. The handbag with the money and rings was taken as he examined a bureau and buffet. Police are investigating details and alibi.
Seattle based report details R B Mathieson and his son John mining gold at Resurrection Creek Alaska. They deposited eleven thousand dollars in gold dust in Seward and plan to sell at high prices while building a full mining operation with timber, gardens, and in place infrastructure.
Albany N Y October 16 The fate of Governor William Sulzer may be decided by tonight as the high court of impeachment adjourned after meeting in secret. An open session was planned for this afternoon to take the final vote on the first article charging falsification of his campaign statements. The court admitted Peck and Morgenthau testimony into the fourth article and considered adding a new article. A prior vote to send testimony to the assembly was defeated.
New York October 16 Charles Tesreau of the New York National League club known as Jeff Tesreau obtained a license to wed Miss Helena Elizabeth Blake of New York. The wedding is scheduled for today making Tesreau the third Giants player to marry in three weeks. Miss Blake is a stenographer.
Chicago October 16 The trial of Fireman George Wagner reveals he allegedly caused a false alarm to ride the fire wagon past his mother in law’s house to impress her father, sending small boys to trigger the alert after serving six months on the force.
Jefferson County residents show broad interest in the Alabama Good Roads Association session in Mobile from November 21 to 22. The Chamber of Commerce Birmingham Motor Club and Jefferson County Good Roads Association will send strong delegations. The Board of Revenue plans to exhibit steropticon views of local roads and convict-built projects.
Gertrude Robinson now with the Victor players headlines the Masonic program tonight in a sensational one reel film The Ghost. She has hundreds of admirers in Decatur who will visit the lodge and welcome her return on the seven.
Hood and others sue L N railroad company in Morgan County Court over cattle shipment faith breach. The 67 count bill seeks about 2500 dollars in damages and totals around 12000 words, with recording costs estimated at ten dollars.
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