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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1913
Page
1
Washington reports Mrs Emm inline Pankhurst the British suffragette leader is allowed to visit the United States for a few weeks during her lecture tour. An order freed her from detention and revoked a deportation order after officials deemed doubts about whether her English convictions involved moral turpitude or political acts.
Cullman October 21 From all indications at this time it seems that F. E. John will go to the state senate from the Third senatorial district of Alabama without opposition. Up to this time Mr John is the only man in the district who has publicly declared his intention to run. He will be a candidate for this place is a foregone conclusion and is substantiated by his statement through the county press last week.
A strong programme at the Delite Theatre features The Better Father in two parts, praised by press in other cities after a weeklong run. Also showing The Love of Conchita with Lamar Johnstone, plus Mutual Weekly and The Farmers Daughter Thanhouser comedy. A top season bill.
The Red Men's Carnival plans a parade on Wednesday October 22 at 12 o'clock. Preparations are underway with grounds on Bank Street and near Wade Bros livery stable.
The County Superintendent's Association approved teaching sexology in Sunday schools of all Protestant churches in Philadelphia. RE Mohr of Chicago urged addressing ignorance as key to purity, proposing social service as outlet. Decision rests with each pastor to implement.
N M Mitchell of Hantland Tennessee will begin a singing school at the West Side Presbyterian church tomorrow night. He is said to have a splendid voice and to teach excellently. Dont fail to attend.
Dr. Claud Daniel won third prize in a Birmingham Poultry Show with buff Orpingtons. He entered five birds, all winning premiums among about 75 top fowls from celebrated breeders including Cook, originator of the buff Orpington breed. Twenty eight premiums were awarded in all.
A 1918 notice from S. P. Kennedy announces Hon. William B. Skeggs inviting Morgan County residents to bring grievances to Chas. Henderson’s October 27 visit in Decatur. The letter notes the trip is about business and may touch on politics during Henderson’s call.
The Decatur City Council convenes at City Hall for urgent public business in a special session. Officials discuss pending items and potential votes affecting local governance. The meeting focuses on timely issues requiring council action.
R R Y MC A announces an inter membership campaign running October 18 to 25, 1913 with associations in Decatur Canton Etowah Oakdale Florence and neighboring Is. areas listed for participation.
Special to the Decatur Daily. Sheffield Alabama October 21 191? S V Kenton a man about 60 years old shot himself with a .32 caliber revolver entering the front of his head above the left ear He woke complaining of illness earlier that morning and was found dead in his room at noon He leaves a wife a married daughter in New York and two daughters in Sheffield The Kentons moved from South Dayton New York two years ago He worked for the Tennessee River Veneer Company The undertaker E E Doud took charge of the remains with burial planned back to New York if arrangements are completed
Residents recall the Tri Cities waking to snow yesterday morning marking the earliest snowfall in years with some old citizens noting it as the earliest since 1878 when a heavy snow struck on October 1. Today’s temperature reads 88 degrees.
Tomorrow the Star Theatre presents two films. Breed of the North, a Lubin melodrama in two parts, and The Mystery of Yellow Aster Mine in two reels. The local feature shows an Indian uprising with vivid battle scenes. Admission stays the same with landing room only signs.
Atlanta, October 21. W Fisher of Birmingham, the newly found witness in the Leo Frank Mary Phagan murder case, says Frank is innocent. Fisher, held by Frank's lawyers, says he was paid to flee Atlanta and tell detectives nothing.
Jim Gordon was arrested this morning by sheriff's deputies on an indictment charging violation of the prohibition laws. He was placed under a $1000 bond. Gordon has prior convictions on similar charges.
Vitagraph drama When the West Was Young stars George Sidney and baby Maxine Elliott. Pathe Weekly shows with Wil liam Murray in With the Aid of Phrenology. Biograph comedy Dyed, but not Dead is listed along with His Aunt Emma That Crying Baby Crying Baby.
In Paris on October 21 General Bose aged 72 issued a challenge to General Gorges Florentin aged 77 grand chancellor of the Legion of Honor over a dispute about a National Merit Society button. Seconds conferred to decide if a duel was necessary.
The Decatur Street Force covers Walnut Street from Bank to Railroad with crushed cinders to relieve the mud and improve traction for travel. The paving effort targets the central thoroughfare, benefiting motorists and pedestrians in the affected area.
Forecasts show a U S crop near 14 5 million bales with Georgia and eastern states strong while Texas varies in quality. World production may reach about 22 79 million bales, surpassing all prior records and meeting expected demand for the coming months.
James P Parsons and others filed a contest in Register in Chancery alleging John P Parsons was mentally incompetent when the will was made. F A Bloodworth serves as executor for the estate.
Train numbers 25 and 26 on the Memphis to New York special will stop at Scottsboro Alabama to pick up passengers when flagged. Ticket agents of the Decatur area have been notified of the change.
The jury assigned to the Wash Ward death case continues work in Solicitor Hutson's office this afternoon. The victim, described as a negro, was found dead yesterday and the panel is investigating circumstances surrounding the incident.
Decatur Texas October 20 The Foster Shepherd damage case arising from Ralph Foster's death at Lovington four years ago has been settled. By terms the widow Mrs Foster receives 10000 dollars from Shepherd a banker. Foster was mistaken by Shepherd for a burglar.
William Sulzer, impeached former governor, nominated by progressives in the Sixth Assembly District to run for the New York State Assembly. Sulzer accepted the nomination, saying he would run, after being contacted by Progressive leader Max Steindler.
An article from The New York Post outlines rules for women considering investments. It cautions against basing choices on sensational ads and promises of huge profits, warns against unknown mining schemes, private ventures without proven soundness, and urges scrutiny by conservative advisors before investing.
Montgomery reports Gov. O NeaI plans to escort President Wilson to Mobile in a car unit attached to the President. He is considering assembling his staff as escort to the nation’s chief executive during the Alabama journey. A conference with Adjutant General J B Scully discussed arrangements for meeting and guiding the President.
Edwin Ertlupe, a ranch hand near Santa re, fought off four large mountain lions in the Matlin mountains. He was found unconscious beside one lion with severe lacerations to hands and face. He lacked a rifle to defend himself and managed to kill a lion with bare hands. doctors say he has a good chance to recover.
The passage notes doubts about stock returns and suggests safety in standard stock. It patronizes women, asserting Wall Street men disdain female involvement, urging a male relative to handle business. The language reveals prejudice and flawed judgments about gender in finance.
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