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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1913
Page
1
Washington September 10 The Underwood Simmons tariff bill cleared the Senate at 5 43 pm after a 44 37 vote with 14 not voting The debate featured Senator La Follette pushing amendments on cotton and agriculture as President Wilson’s program moved to final passage.
From Piedras Negras, Sept 10, Col. Villares reports that a federal detachment near Monclova surrendered after hours of heavy fighting and white flags. Constitutionalists ordered the captured company shot for alleged bad faith in the surrender, with twelve dead and forty two wounded among Villares’s men.
A Black man was placed in the county jail last night at his family’s request who claim he is crazy. He is expected to be moved to the Mt Vernon asylum for treatment.
The New Decatur Schools open Monday September 15. Pupils must bring a receipt for the incidental fee and pay at City Hall this week. Orphans and non-residents should see the superintendent. Half yearly fees vary by grade from two dollars to five dollars.
At a regular meeting the chamber elected T. E. Pride as director replacing the late A. B. Lampkin, T. M. Dix as treasurer replacing the deceased W. A. Frost Jr. Secretary Cunningham urges circulation of Decatur folders to all who have them.
Ivy Brown, an escape expert described as one of Morgan County’s most clever criminals, will be sent to the state penitentiary. Officials say he has broken out of multiple jails, including a reported escape from the state penitentiary while jailed for shooting a policeman in Birmingham.
Frank Palmer, hunted for murder since age 18, is brought back to Alabama from Texas by Sheriff Hargett. He fears no more and admits defeat as he faces charges for the 1891 Franklin County murder. Palmer, now about 40, shows signs of years of fear and strain.
A historical note argues that removing newspapers from town life would strike a fatal blow to merchants. It asserts advertising keeps rural customers informed and locals buying locally, preventing leakage to distant towns and boosting trade.
The April election to replace Sheriff R N McCulloch appears crowded. Harvey Wright the current chief deputy and J M Foreman a county commissioner from Hartselle are seen as possible contenders with others likely to join the field soon.
Hot Springs Arkansas September 10 according to a statement by J S Speed of Little Rock manager of the Arkansas actuarial bureau the property loss in the recent great fire was 2 250 000 with the insurance loss place
A blaze destroyed 518 buildings across 32.5 blocks costing about 1.5 million dollars. Of the damage 83 were brick, 12 brick veneered and 423 frame. Despite the losses, preparations for the October state fair will proceed and rebuilding on a large scale will begin immediately.
Incidental fees are urged as necessary by local leaders to fund New Decatur schools. The State Superintendent reports total revenue of 15126 dollars for New Decatur, far below the 22307 dollar average of seven similar cities. Enrollment last year was 1292 and officials warn of a required 7458 dollar increase to reach average funding. per capita spend now is 11.71 dollars versus 17.48 in the peer cities.
President Wilson announced his relief and pride after the senate passed the tariff bill. He lauded leadership in both parties and predicted decisive currency reform, praising Underwood Simmons and their committee for strenuous work. He also commended La Follette and Poindexter for their conscientious independence and courage.
Report states Ivy Brown was arrested at Sheffield and mistaken for the primary suspect in the Davidson case. Police say Brown is not the Black person who cut Davidson and remains sought on a separate charge.
Archivle Gradvolie of Paris is visiting Geo. A. Nelson to inspect American cotton and related industries. He seeks European investment and reports favorable conditions may trigger rapid development in the area.
In Coaticook Quebec on September 10 a musical comedy troupe touring toward Sherbrooke performed for Harry K Thaw. Ten chorus girls danced a turkey trot on the station platform as guards assisted Thaw up a hill to watch sunset, while spectators cheered and the train departed.
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