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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1920
Page
1
Reports show general rainfall across the Tennessee River Valley causes widespread flooding in the twin cities with lights out as lines of disruption extend to streets and utilities. Weather officials note tens of inches in some areas and rising water along riverbanks.
Torrential rains and floods force detours on multiple routes in Georgia Tennessee and Alabama. High water north of Rome disrupts the Cincinnati to Jacksonville line while the Tennessee River at Chattanooga rises further.
Government forecast predicts a stage of 23 feet on the Tennessee river with rapid rise. Reports show 26.4 feet at Chattanooga and rainfall reaching 3.2 inches, while Albany and Decatur suffered backwater flooding. Train disruptions include a Southern Railway washout and several cancellations and delays.
In Mobile area court Dr F Solon Roberson charged with killing Porter Brindley the jury stayed deadlocked on his sanity as eight jurors found him insane and four sane after a lengthy deliberation. Judge Kyle urged further talks but two jurors were discharged and a verdict remained unattained.
The Namie trial proceeds with jury toward early afternoon. attorneys’ arguments capped at 90 minutes per side and testimony from yesterday continues after Roberson sanity proceedings. Charley Namie faces a murder charge in the Decatur station shooting of Clark. many prominent Twin Cities businessmen testified as character witnesses.
In Decatur Mississippi on April 2 George Howie an Assyrian youth received a new trial on the ancient writ of ceremom..ia for the murder of Annie Belle Zaney on the Rankin turnpike in November 1918. The jury declared him insane and his insanity trial will be held next Monday. Dr A W Anderson testified noting Howie has been insane since age six. Assad G Hawie WWI hero raised funds to support the appeal through war lectures across the state.
Chicago April 2 The livestock market recovered after the sudden end of the meat handlers strike. Quotation difficulties persisted as holders of most stock classes had rushed to Chicago to offset the disruption and relieve buyers from broad procurement.
Illinois delegates may be directed to support Herbert Hoover if Governor Lowden fails to secure the Republican nomination. Politicians report no chance Lowden followers will back Gen. Wood due to a bitter rift between Wood and Lowden over the fight in Illinois.
Railroad union executives informed President Wilson that bipartisan wage board talks yielded no beneficial results and that carrier attitude has driven workers to appeal to the railroad board, whose members have not yet been appointed.
The Chilean government expressed satisfaction with the United States explanation regarding interference in South American affairs. Officials highlighted cooperation with Washington and the need to maintain regional stability amid ongoing tensions.
Engineer R A Burleson to direct a large force resuming improvements on the Albany-Decatur-Hartselle route next week. Project aims to finish in months with funds from a $24 million bond issue. Crews already operate on Hartselle-Cullman, Florence, and Guntersville segments.
H L Kirby a veteran photographer announced the purchase of Dr Pettey’s brick building on Grant Street for 2500 dollars and noted an adjacent lot east of the Kirby property was also acquired as an investment.
A survey released today by industry analysts forecasts higher footwear costs for consumers. Experts cited supply chain pressures and market demand as the main drivers of the anticipated price increases across Toboggan, Toboggan stores, and national chains.
Women who marched on the Capitol yesterday to prevent a threatened Irish massacre began picketing the British Embassy in Washington. They carried banners denouncing Britain as they paraded the sidewalk, drawing a surprised response from embassy staff. Mrs. Thomas Corliss led the demonstration with Molly Carroll among the banner bearers.
T M Jones announces his candidacy for delegate to the Democratic National convention from this district He is a longtime local leader and business figure praised for progressiveness and readiness to represent the people with force and intelligence.
In Hermosillo on April 2 the Carranza government opened a campaign against the Plaez rebels in the Tuxpam region and secured a victory. The operation aims to recover territory containing numerous American oil wells.
Several Americans including the assistant military attache at the American embassy in Mexico City were aboard a train on the Mexico City Quevernata line when bandits attacked on March 28. All the Americans escaped.
In a Mexico City press dispatch Carranza declares readiness to pass the Mexican presidency to the legitimately elected leader. He also warns the government will use the iron hand to quell election disorders, reflecting a tough stance on political unrest.
London April 2 wholesale buying continues as buyers for large retailers predict ongoing price pressure. Women’s clothing is expected to rise further with retailers already forecasting higher wholesale costs to push retail prices up.
Paris reports the French government imposes a 10 percent tax on bachelors and spinsters to promote marriage. Deputies oppose the clause arguing bachelors are largely responsible for women remaining unmarried.
Chicago reports a cold wave with snow and a gale driven morning, with temperatures dropping below freezing and a forecast of continued cold conditions. In Salina Kansas a 22 degree frost destroyed blooming fruit across the central western section of the state.
Bankers of the first group will meet in annual session at Florence Tuesday with a large attendance expected. Clyde Hendrix president of the Tennessee Valley bank and group vice president says the business session opens at 3 p.m. in the Elks hall. An inspection of Wilson Dam is among the entertainment. New York banks expect to send representatives.
The 1920 populations, announced by the U S census bureau, show Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania at 73,828 with an increase of 6,723. Clinton South Carolina 3,767 up 495. Union South Carolina 6,141 up 518. Pacolet South Carolina 1,606 up 532. Pulaski Virginia 5,277 up 477.
Easter morning service at 11 o'clock at First Presbyterian Church features a special sermon by Pastor WN Shell on the theme If Christ Be Not Risen. The public is cordially invited to attend.
George Goodin aged 16 months, son of Mr and Mrs Emmitt Goodin, died at home in Antinville. Funeral services were held this afternoon at o clock with interment at Crow's Cemetery.
Senator C Oscar W Underwood will arrive Monday night for the Fourth Annual automobile show opening Tuesday afternoon and a short address at the Masonic theatre Tuesday night He will be accompanied by campaign staff Lloyd M Hooper J L Andrews and Fred Gormley The Lyons hotel will host his HQ and a local delegation will greet him. Ray Rushton also plans speeches in Athens and Hartselle with a Twin Cities return.
In Dover Delaware supporters of woman suffrage rally for a final battle on the suffrage amendment in the state senate Monday after a defeat in the lower house. They say the fight is not abandoned and continue organizing their forces.
Chicago fire department workers threaten to strike as 1 000 firefighters refuse to work over wage arbitration. City hall faces paralysis as negotiations stall and some firefighters return to work.
Railroad shopmen on the Pennsylvania Railroad numbering about 3150 walked out demanding a closed shop. They claim the union is satisfactory yet seek non union workers in the shop. The action shows labor unrest amid ongoing wage talks.
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