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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
4
Coroner's jury in Chicago exonerates songwriter Joseph Manne from blame in the death of Walsh after a dispute with Manne and two companions on the street. The earlier claim said Walsh was killed by Manne's fist during an insult to his wife.
Mississippi river rises after levee breach two miles south of Muscatine. More than 23 000 acres of farmland flooded as refugees stream into town by every road. Residents rush to strengthen levees while seven thousand prepare to abandon homes.
Senate commerce committee approved a 20 million dollar lump sum for river and harbor maintenance for the coming year, 8 million more than the House bill. They urged concurring with the House stance banning new projects.
Young and Puckett tinsmiths open a shop opposite the Princess theatre and report being well equipped. Much new machinery will soon be installed to handle their line of work.
Announcement that the Woman's Missionary Society of the M E Church in Hartselle Alabama will serve lunch on Field Day Friday April 9 on the grounds at Hartselle. Advertisement.
Kiwanis discusses aiding disadvantaged children and plans a Kiwanis home while arranging a Hum Bug Circus. A mock court convicts President Walter Clapton for humorous charges as a jury praises his leadership and charity work. A committee is formed to inspect the Huntsville Hum Bug circus, with scouts to report back.
A fragment describes rainy scenes in Japan with hand made paper umbrellas in Asakusa Tokyo. It notes old women selling beans, doves in temple caves, and umbrellas as integral design elements in prints and poetry.
Chicago is rocked as a new outlaw union forms with reports of likely violence. Police chief warns city could be powerless and plans to request state militia if needed. In Los Angeles 500 railway switchmen strike for higher wages from 63 to 95 cents for helpers and $1.00 for foremen.
About 1 400 switchmen on 9 of the 16 railroads entering Kansas City walk out in a broad strike today causing major service disruptions across the city. Police and railroad officials report expected interruptions and plans to reroute freight and passenger trains.
In Cleveland on April 8 heads of the three railroad brotherhoods met to discuss measures to curb the spread of the unauthorized strike by railroad employees.
About 1,500 switchmen and yardmen employed by railroads in Detroit joined a nationwide strike at noon today. The action affects railroad operations and labor protests nationwide.
The steamer Chickasaw City built in Mobile broke a crank shaft during a trial trip and went aground in the channel late last night. Passengers were transferred to tugs for rescue and safety.
Dr W H Greer a Tri Cities physician and former Albany Decatur figure visited the area yesterday tied to his brother in law Dr John W Abb arcrombie who is running for the senate for a short term.
In anticipation of women gaining the ballot, Miss Stella George is expected to arrive tomorrow in Montgomery to conduct a citizenship school. She will explain to the women of the city the requirements of voter eligibility.
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