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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1913
Page
1
Washington reports the democratic tariff revision bill, key to reform aims since Wilson took office, has moved to final House conference with unanimous support. Leaders expect Wilson to sign before week’s end as currency and anti trust plans await action.
Selma residents plan a Camp Jones United Confederate Veterans commemoration of the battle of Selma on April 2. The 1865 clash involved General Wilson and Forrest's cavalry and followed the Union raid that burned the arsenal in Selma. Local merchants anticipate substantial support to make the event large and successful.
New York reports Prince Nadikano Q Cela Jr of Durban Natal Southwest Africa plans to sail November 1 as a missionary to Zululand. He will wed Julia I Smith in Danville Virginia on October 20. He was educated at Hampton Institute and will campaign against polygamy among his people.
Probaty Judge W. K. Breggetto and veterans are urged to call tomorrow to collect their quarterly certificates payable on October first. The notice notes pensions aid many old soldiers who fought for Dixie, despite a weak state treasury Alabama continues to pay pensions.
Atlanta reports the South will produce about 600 million bushels of corn this year, with Southeast yields averaging 22 bushels per acre and a total Southern output near 1 750 million, while Alabama adds about 65 million bushels. Prices may average 99 cents a bushel, lifting Alabama’s value to roughly 69 million dollars.
Theodore Roosevelt plans a multi month South American visit starting October 4. He will tour Brazil Argentina Chile and Paraguay as a government guest delivering formal addresses. The voyage begins with a December steamer from Cuyaba Brazil where he travels with naturalists Anthony Flala George K. Chertie Leo E. Miller and native bearers.
The Owl Drug Company has purchased two electric signs for use at its Second Avenue and Bank Street locations. Signs are being made by Decatur Cornice & Roofing and will be delivered in about two days.
Yesterday afternoon a respected former resident Mr J D Jervis died peacefully at his home after twenty six years in the Decatur area. Born August 28 1843 in Llambrymmart Wales he became an elder in the Presbyterian church after moving through Cincinnati to Ioan and then Decatur. He left a legacy of unselfish enterprise and community service with a sash door and blind factory later guiding major local enterprises. Funeral at his Sherman street home tomorrow at 1:30 pm Rev Gordon Lang to officiate. Remains to Iron ton Ohio on the north bound train. Pallbearers listed.
The Southern Asphalt and Construction Company advances work in New Decatur. Cement forms are laid on Moulton street. The steam roller, used on Ferry and Lee streets, is now activated near the Electric Light Plant, rolling the curb in the common beside City Hall. Graders and dirt carts will start work in a few days.
About two million lady Bugs were released in Chicago after a refrigerated crate at an exposition dockyard thawed. The insects, shipped from California to fight fruit scale, revived by warm air after a keeper forgot to close the case, and many flew away.
Detroit September 30 Authorities from the United States and Canada attend the third American Road Congress opening yesterday. Secretary of Agriculture represents the administration and President Wilson sent addresses. Logan Wallace Page presides as director of Public Roads and head of the American Highway Association. The congress aims to draft a national aid policy and to push state road laws toward uniformity via an interstate commission. Maintenance discussions focus on securing adequate upkeep across states.
All charges against Maury I Diggs and F Drew Caminetti were dismissed by Superior Judge Hugh es and Township Justice Clarkson on DA motion. Charges of contributing to the dependency of their minor children were also dropped, leaving a pending juvenile court petition on Marsha Warrington and Lola Norris.
Washington D C Sept 30 As a result of the presidential order putting fourth class postmasters under civil service rules the civil service Commission is planning an examination at an early date for 21537 postmasters in this class Every postmaster drawing 180 per year and upward thus comes under the new law The examinations will be competitive and it is anticipated that there will be a lively scramble for offices and many changes the smaller offices may be anticipated.
Albany September reports Governor Sulzer secured a triple victory in his impeachment trial as Judge Cullen barred evidence of alleged corrupt bargains with Assemblymen Partie Sweet and Prime. The court threw out the Fartig charge and rejected probes into recent campaign contributions.
In Savannah on September 30 a 15 year old bride Edna May Geiger of Meldrim was taken from a train by her mother and the sheriff. The marriage to Oscar B. Scott of Savannah was annulled and the couple’ s honeymoon canceled leaving Edna May Geiger a weeping widow.
Decherd Tenn Sept 30 Mrs James Turner of near Manchester died this week after a tooth extraction for an abscess at the root. Blood poisoning was listed as the cause of death.
Theodore Roosevelt returns from Arizona to Rochester and attends the New York State Progressive conference. The Bull Moose crowd buzzes about a possible 1926 or future bid for governor though Roosevelt refuses to discuss it openly.
In Huntington on September 30, Superintendent Falk reports that electric spankers installed in two local schools markedly improve discipline. The device operates as a vibratory massage machine to administer corrections.
The Merchants and Farmers Fall Festival and Fair postponed by heavy rain will open tonight as tents and exhibits fill. Show attractions were hindered by Sunday night and yesterday's storms, but organizers report readiness and crowd potential for a large season next year. Local merchants seek Morgan support.
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