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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1920

Page

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Five Members Expelled By Vote Ignoring Party Lines

A dramatic Assembly vote expelled five members for disloyalty amid charges of trauma and overt acts. Lewis Waldman described as a young Trotsky faced a 146 to 28 vote, while Walter Claessens, Solomon, Samuel De Wit, and Samuel Orr were ousted by 104 to 40 margins.

Ational News ‘Service Lewis Waldman Walter Claessens Assembly Ne Diay Solomon Samuel de Wit Samuel Orr

Hoover candidacy roils Republican race in Chicago

Report from Chicago says GOP opposition to Herbert Hoover for the presidential nomination has intensified with fears of a 1912 style revolt. Old guards oppose Hoover, Johnson Borah faction rejects his League stance, while Wood supporters mock the Hoover name.

Washington Herbert Chicago Theodore Roosevelt Hoover Johnson- Borah League of Nations Nathe Holover

Amalamation and Princess Theatres Consolidate Operations

The Amalamation Theatres group and Cagle and Princess Company merge to cut prices and expand bookings. The consolidation will reduce admission to 25 cents at the Princess Theatre and allow larger, better pictures. They will handle productions for four in town and for Princess venues in Florence and Little Rock.

Prifieta Amusement Company Cagle Princess Theatre Florence Little Rock Ark Rosenbaum Consolidated Company

Suffrage Fight in Delaware Is Lost

In Dover Delaware the lower house defeated the resolution to ratify the federal woman suffrage amendment by 32 to 9. In Mississippi Jackson Miss April 1 the lower house declined to become the thirty sixth state to ratify the federal amendment by a 94 to 28 vote, opposing the Senate's earlier ratification resolution.

Dover Delaware Mississippi Jackson Miss Senate

Arranza Orders Obregon Arrest Amid Mexico Turmoil

Reports from San Antonio say Obregon, presidential candidate, was arrested at Tampico by federal authorities after an assault on Ambassador Bonillas. Gen Ben Hill reportedly involved as authorities move to detain Obregon and other leaders in Mexico City and beyond. Preparations for armed conflict mount in Sonora under Gov De La Huerta with 5000 troops mobilized.

International News Service San Antonio Obrégon Agua Prieta Mex Carranza Sonora de la Huerta Celanan' Toten

General Rains and Storms Forecast Across Regions

Weather bulletin predicts widespread rain and storms within 36 hours. Central valley and Gulf states expected to face thunderstorm activity and strong winds as systems move eastward through the day.

Weather Summary: Thunderstorms and Cooling Tonight

Weather update notes thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight. Strong south winds shift to colder air later with decreasing visibility and brisk temperatures.

Codler Pri

True Bills in Leak Scandal Named Indicted Officials

The Department of Justice reports true bills in a leak scandal. Indicted are Ashton F. Embry, ex private secretary to Associate Justice Joseph M. McKenna, J Harwood Graves, E E Moses, E M Mayer. Wall Street speculators allegedly profited. Additional indictments anticipated.

Department of Fact International News Service Wall Street United States Supreme Court Ashton F. Embry Joseph M. McKenna J. Harwood Graves Department of Justice E. E. Moses E. M. Mayer United States Army

Threats against Premier Lloyd George widen Ireland unrest

Dispatches report death threats tied to Ireland crisis. A London bulletin notes warships in Belfast harbor and alleged warnings to Prime Minister Lloyd George and Ian MacPherson, with Cork mayor Thomas McCurtain cited as earlier victim.

International News Service London Belfast The Star Today Lloyd George Ian Stac. Pherson Ireland Buack “Cross Thomas “McCurtaim Cork

Meat cutters at Chicago face mass layoff amid strike

Chicago April 1 complete paralysis at the stock yards loomed as more than 6 000 cutters were laid off. The total number of men thrown out of employment due to the live stock handlers strike now exceeds 20 000. Work on the killing floors has ceased entirely.

Fairfield Alleges Magic City Swiped Part of Population

Fairfield officials protest census reports claiming Birmingham received part of Fairfield’s population in the 1920 count. The note cites 4,998 for Fairfield and compares to other city totals in Alabama and Arkansas, highlighting disputed adjustments.

Fairfield Magic City Washington Spa Ala Harvey, al Pine ‘Bluff Ark Xcelsior Springs Birmingham Pail Tonics

Merchant Robbed in Mobile Alabama Briefly Reported

A brief report says a merchant in Mobile Alabama was held up early today by unknown assailants who robbed him of cash and goods. Police are investigating the incident and no injuries are reported.

International News Service Mobile Als Conn, & Merchant Yeguoes Seon

Rumors Prompt British Irish Troop Concentration

The British government has acknowledged rumors of unrest as large masses of British troops concentrate at strategic points across southern Ireland during the week.

Bombing wrecks Clonculty Barracks in Dublin clash

Reports from Dublin say fighting spread to southern Ireland with bombs wrecking Clonculty barracks. No further details on casualties or responsible groups were provided.

News Service London Southern Ireland Dublin Clonculty

Mary Charged With Collusion in Nevada Divorce Suit

Court records show Mary and former opponents Pickford Fairbanks and Owen Moore allied in a case alleging collusion in a divorce decree granted in Nevada. They deny fraud or premeditation and say they will oppose any effort to set aside the ruling.

Crnterna 1 News Los Eee ES Pickford Fairbanks Owen Moore Nevada

Payroll Heist by Bold Bandits Targets Swift and Coy

Bandits held up messengers from the Drover's National Bank carrying payroll funds for Swift and Coy to a packing plant. Intercity reports a significant haul, with authorities noting $45,208 taken during the daylight robbery. Investigators seek suspects and urge witnesses to come forward.

Swift & Coy

Gary Appointed as Swiss Envoy

President Wilson sent to the Senate the nomination of Hampton of Texas to be minister to Switzerland.

Gary International News Service Washington Wilson Senate Hampton Texas Switzerland

Armed clash in Asia reports Japanese and Russian skirmishes

London dispatch notes clashes between Japanese and Russian forces with casualties and a burned consulate in the region. Missing consular personnel are unconfirmed.

International News Service London Tinea Rusgian Japan P Yonsol

Chewing Wax Delivered by Aeroplane Planned for City

The Wrigley company announces an air delivery trial of Spearmint chewing wax by aeroplane to the J. A. Calvin Company. Officials will notify towns with a shipment soon, marking the first serial delivery by air.

J. A Calvin Company By & Wrigley Birdman Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Chicago

New Orleans April Tea Meeting Nears State Legislature

Fragmentary notes describe a pending gathering in New Orleans in April related to a legislative session. The brief hints at political maneuvering and the involvement of unnamed forces aiming to influence state decisions.

New Orleans Wana Legislatur Cver

General E Simms Found Hanging Near Road

Investigators report the body of Gen. E Simms of Washington found last night suspended from a rope under a tree with his horse nearby. He appeared to have ridden up, looped the rope and fallen to be dragged by the horse, with death estimated at three to four hours.

Adem Tre Gen. E.simms Washington, D. C

Coal Advances Seventy Cents a Ton in Wage Scale

An advance of 70 cents per ton in wholesale coal prices accompanies the new bituminous miner wage scale. The move reflects changes in the industry and affects buyers and sellers with potential shifts in market activity.

L Ind

Germany seeks authority to deploy troops in crisis

Germany asks the government for power to use troops against internal unrest. A meeting discussed granting authority to deploy armed forces to curb the German Reds.

Germany Mitter

Peace Resolution Deadlock Stalls War Termination Plan

The foreign affairs committee will consider a peace resolution Monday marking the third anniversary of the war declaration. The measure seeks a termination of the state of war with Germany once effective, but President Wilson is expected to veto if it passes.

Foreign Affairs Committee Germany Wilson

Bolsheviks Resumed Offensive Against Poles

Brief from London reports the Bolsheviki have resumed their offensive against the Poles according to official advices. The scene is marked by renewed clashes and strategic maneuvers as both sides contend for control.

London Sigdinst

Patterson Comer to Take Hand in Railroads Fight

Washington reports say Senator B S Comer may back AL Patterson of Albany if Louisville and Nashville rail line pushes for control of the Alebanik Public Service Commission. Comer has not issued a statement but is believed to favor the railroad influence to defeat opponents.

Patterson Comer Louisville Nashville Alebanik’ Public Service Commission Sam P. Kennedy Wington Hugh Wy Roberts AL Patterson Albany Hagybeard Louisville & Ville Y BP Csmamberee Commission Bestir Louisville & Nashville Fon

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