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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1923
Page
1
Baldwin loses his Commons majority. The Crescent will reopen the Princess Theatre Monday at 2 p m with a stage review and the latest films. A five piece orchestra will accompany the show as operators prepare to film patrons for future screenings.
Petersburg reports a lone bandit robbed the Norfolk and Western Cannon Ball express car from Norfolk to Richmond. Messenger Joseph Stevens was held up while two safes were looted of a total of $37,063. No trace of the bandit or arrest has been made as investigators probe the case.
A petition filed with the Alabama Public Service Commission proposes constructing 150 miles of railroad from Kimbrough Wilcox County to Jasper Walker County at an estimated cost of 10 million dollars. The proposal comes from Birmingham Muscle Shoals and new railroad company.
Henry B. Bradshaw president of the Florence chamber of commerce has returned from Washington after attending the opening of Congress. He said leaders of the movement reported pressure on Muscle Shoals was satisfactory and that Congress is likely to dispose of the issue in a way acceptable to the local people.
A. J. Harris, a well known local attorney, is elected by the Alabama Bar Association as commissioner for the eighth judicial circuit. The announcement lists fellow commissioners for each circuit, with Harris noted for Decatur in the eighth circuit.
A Friday afternoon fire at the residence of Ben Campbell in South Albany started from roof sparks at 3 10. The fire department arrived quickly and extinguished the flames before significant damage occurred.
Col. John Skeggs, veteran engineer and California district highway chief, warns that drainage is essential before foundational work and calls for constant road maintenance and improvements. He notes California spends up to a million dollars yearly on road repair in his district, and stresses 16 foot wide main roads with proper drainage and upkeep as vital for long term value.
Alabama state laboratory manufactured and distributed two hundred quarts of anti typhoid serum in 1923, enough to immunize about eighty thousand persons, according to Dr. L. C. Haverix, director of the laboratory.
Announcement this morning confirms Iain William H. Brooks has promoted to general manager of the Louisville Nashville railroad effective immediately. Brooks, long employed by the company, began as a telegraph operator in 1882 and has held multiple executive posts including superintendent at Nashville and Birmingham before moving to Louisville in 1920 as assistant to the late B M Starks. He is noted locally for his deep family ties and many friends in Decatur.
R D Pusey and J K Settle toured the city in support of the Dixie Limited, the Louisville and Nashville all Pullman train running Chicago to Miami. The reintroduced service on December 2 features new equipment with grey plush sleeping cars two extra drawing rooms per coach and a club car. Pusey joked about the valet for men and maid for ladies and said the enhanced services make travel much more comfortable.
The Morgan County Tuberculosis Association begins its annual Christmas seal sale to fund anti TB efforts. A committee including S H Malone Dr H C McRee Mrs L P Troup Mrs Vera Austell and Atlee H Hoff leads the drive with county health unit cooperation. City commissioners endorse the effort urging December donations to support health programs and seal purchases.
"Uncle Jerry" Houston a longtime watchman at the American Oak Leather plant on McCartney Street died at his home yesterday. He was beloved by both black and white residents for about 35 years. Funeral services will be held at the Negro Baptist church on Sunday.
In Baden on December 7 a three year term for Corliss Griffis and similar punishment for Carl Spurbier and others follow an attempt to kidnap Bergdoll, the American draft evader. Griffis and Nelson receive notable sentences as the defense argues the United States bears responsibility for the case and urges peace over further pursuit.
Reports from Vera Cruz say troops in the maritime zone have joined the insurgent movement against President Obregon and General Calles. The rebellion reportedly extends to the Haasteca oil regions with loyal forces in Mexico City coordinating with insurgents. Leaders including Adolfo Huerta General Sanchez and Gorge Lorens plan a provisional government or to elect a provisional president.
With 442 of 616 seats reported, Conservatives led with 201 MPs, Labour 131, Liberals 100, and others 10, signaling a possible early general election or coalition. Churchill and Mond fell. Henderson and Asquith won, Lloyd George reelected as Chamberlain and Neville Chamberlain also returned.
The city commissioners will hold a special Tuesday night session to consider recommendations on unit privilege taxes. The meeting aims to decide on proposed tax changes and related policy steps.
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