19 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1914
Page
1
Petrograd dispatch reports the Holy Synod has declared a holy war against Germany and Austria and ordered priests to preach it in churches. The claim follows a London despatch dated September 19.
Naples dispatch says Favignana officers report the Russian Black Sea fleet cruising off the entrance to the Darndenelles prepared to attack the Turkish squadron if it leaves the harbor. The Risatdas passing Bosphorus is unlikely and the ships sighted may be a British fleet.
Berlin reports the capture of 250000 prisoners by German forces. A Rome dispatch notes Austrian mobs rioting in Vienna and Igexburck, and reports mobs have destroyed pictures of the general staff in the capital.
Vienna reports three Austrian armies concentrate along the Cracow Pirnow Przemysl line for a decisive clash with Russia. Generals Rezuky and Brouissiloff are said to be ready to strike imminently.
L P Troupe and G A Hoff led a heated debate on renaming New Decatur to Morgan City outside the Morgan County National Bank. Troupe argued against the change while Hoff presented the opposing case. McMillian publicized postal rules on name changes. Polls suggest a close, possibly defeat, outcome with a tight majority split.
George Zurbelien, a wealthy planter in Natches Mississippi, was shot dead in a lawyer's office by William Good who then committed suicide minutes later. Zurbelien was arranging foreclosure of a mortgage on Good's property.
In Areka on September 19 rescuers hear a tapping sound from the Centennial mine that has entombed 132 men since Thursday. The rescue team works its way toward the origin of the tapping in hope of locating survivors.
The Federal Reserve board ordered a one billion dollar gold shipment to be sent abroad to ease the international credit strain. The move aims to bolster foreign liquidity and stabilize exchanges amid ongoing financial pressures.
The Southern Labor Congress adjourned in Birmingham after reelecting Jerome Jones as president. Chattanooga was chosen as the next meeting place.
International News Service reports Birmingham Sept 19 special agents and detectives hunt a man believed to have wrecked the Queen and Crescent No 2 at Klondyke injuring ten and fatally wounding three. A tramp fled after rifling a woman’s purse while bloodhounds failed to track him. Engineer W M Jones saved from the wreck shown heroism despite severe injuries. Some wounded at Meridian may die.
Thomas E. Pride secretary of the Chamber of Commerce mailed letters on Sept 18 to manufacturers urging them to join the buy a bale campaign. Three wholesale grocery firms received letters requesting they buy a bale at 10 cents per pound direct from the farmer, with Pride directing manufacturers to participate and aid expected across the line.
Hon E W Godbey D C Aimon and Oceola Kyle will address New Decatur citizens at City Hall Armory this evening at 7 30 oclock. It will benefit all interested to hear them as they share information on campaign issues.
Olshines will close Monday and reopen Tuesday morning launching a big sale of suits. The ad promises significant discounts and suggests shoppers watch for detailed sale information.
Officials from New Decatur and a Daily reporter visited the new street at Riverview Avenue end this morning. Completion of the riverview approach and brick work to the river bank promises better landing facilities and a new ferry at this point attracting cargo from cotton to oil mills and cotton compress.
Sixty five people are believed dead when the schooner Francis Geggett was rammed and sunk south of the Columbia River by a vessel thought to be the Japanese cruiser Idzumo. Of 67 aboard, only two survivors are reported.
A stranger named Jon J. A. Bunch bought groceries for 4.50 and had them sent to a West Decatur residence. A 20.00 check, signed by C. N. Morgan and drawn on City National Bank, bounced. 15.50 cash was given. The man vanished after delivering the goods. groceries were recovered and Bunch lost 15.50.
The Inter state Commerce Commission granted a petition for rehearing of a five percent rate case. The commission ruled hearings would focus on facts disclosed after prior records dates. The decision follows questions about the scope of evidence and presentation limits.
The New Decatur Juniors defeated the Decatur Juniors 16 to 6 this morning. A long three bagger by Nichols highlighted the game while Callahan’s fielding Wag provided another feature in the contest.
Arguments in the Jim Murphy trial for the shooting of A. A. Skidmore conclude in the Law and Equity court. It is hoped the case will go to the jury by noon. Morgan County's prominent figure Mr. Murphy has many supporters in attendance as the third day of trial opens and a verdict may come this afternoon.
Prof N R Daker, superintendent of Rural schools, resigns his post in Montgomery and plans to relocate to Jefferson County. The change takes effect soon with his departure announced in city records.
A local notice previews the stage production Bought and Paid For at the Masonic Theatre on Wednesday September 23. The comedy-drama mix features a range of characters from a millionaire to a modest East Line shipping clerk, highlighting liquor’s transformative effects and social foibles with sharp humor.
The small boys from New Decatur and Decatur youngsters played to a 16 all tie this morning in a friendly contest.
Paris reports Allied left wing advances on the Oisek and toward Noyou while German Crown Prince forces retreat on the right. Center remains in trenches with no movement as two entrenched armies clash along the front.
Paris reports heavy rains over the great battle field as German forces take the offensive in the center to ease British pressure on the right wing. Unofficial word places German losses at about 100000 with Allies at half that figure. Young recruits appear among German ranks as fiercest combat rages along the left wing.
Bordeaux reports Minister of War Millerand admitted heavy Allied losses but asserted German losses were greater and that the situation favored the Allies. He said there is no anxiety about the outcome and that the government may return to Paris soon.
Berlin reports confidence in the battle's outcome as German forces in France grow stronger and press the center toward the Allies. The French are said unable to fill gaps from losses, while German logistics improve after an initially rapid advance.
Ex President Theodore Roosevelt kicks off the Progressive campaign in Wichita Kansas pledging a national program that balances business and labor interests and overhaul of political machinery. He criticizes greed by employers and urges national remedy for wage workers and the public welfare.
French aviators drop steel arrow projectiles over German troops causing injuries. The weapons are pressed steel with pointed heads and have wounded several soldiers.
London reports two key items from the last day of war coverage. A German Uhlan patrol near lans was repelled by a Royal Naval Air Service armored car, and Maebuege fell to German forces, signaling a fresh British contingent in France aiding Gen. de Larmade.
Hod ge Wilkinson a boiler maker at the L N shops was robbed by three white men as he mounted his horse near dawn. One flashed a pistol while the others rifled his pockets stealing sixty dollars from his person. Wilkinson’s workmates and funds were left untouched.
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