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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1922
Page
1
A House bill by Representative Almon proposes turning Muscle Shoals property over to Ford on his terms. Senate conferees press to fund work and end hearings soon as May report is postponed near session end.
Nationwide interest centers on Rev Richard Wilkinson rector of St John s Montgomery as an ecclesiastical court in the Alabama diocese begins hearing charges stemming from a December 31 1921 parish house speech by Rabbi William Schwartz. The panel includes Rev T G Mundy Rev Oscar D Randolph and Rev W C McDowell with Horace Stringfellow as defendant’s counsel and Judge Oscar Lewis presenting charges. Wilkinson pleads not guilty as arguments proceed. no decision expected today.
House conferees led by Representative Anthony oppose the 7.5 million appropriation for Muscle Shoals as economy-minded. Ford’s lease offer supporters hope the measure stays in, though a Senate battle looms. The bill must go back to the House for a vote as new matter inserted after passage. Senate hearings on rival private offers continue under Senator Norris. The House military affairs committee report trimmed of the Gorgas plant was ready but likely held for priority measures. Ford supporters plan a quick floor vote to push the Ford report.
The Albany city council will meet at city hall this evening to handle routine matters the first of each month. The session will cover standard civic business and administrative items.
The county board of revenue meets in special session summoned by the probate judge to ratify the final bond advertisement. All legal requirements are met and bond companies have approved the issue. Final details will be signed and funds released to begin road projects across commissioners districts.
The Willman Cotton Mill Company is incorporated in Alabama with a two hundred thousand dollar capital to operate a cotton mill at Athens Limestone county. The company starts with ninety thousand dollars paid in and Huntsville legislator Shelby S. Fletcher is among investors.
Special service at the Tucker meeting place this evening for officers of the city and county. All officers are cordially invited to attend with seats reserved for those present.
June 6 report from Ala Sheffield and Alabama Power on wholesale and retail power contracts shows no revision and removal of demand charges carried over to July 5 meeting. Commission to gather full charging information as complaints from energy users rise. Several certificates and condemnations granted for rail and utility projects, with delays for water rate relief and telephone service improvements pending July session.
The forecast for Alabama calls for generally fair skies and continued warm temperatures. Tonight and Wednesday are expected to stay mild with light winds and no significant precipitation.
The Birmingham city commission after a three hour session unanimously rejected adoption of a measure to bar masked persons in public. Proponents led by Frank White and others urged the ordinance aimed at the Ku Klux Klan. Opponents included F J Mashburn Dr C T Dozier and other Birmingham figures.
Washington reports the bituminous coal strike continues as Hoover weighs new price controls. Retail coal merchants rebuff hoover plans, threaten higher soft coal prices, raising fears of prolonged industrial strife and possible shortages despite Davis and operators' cautious positions. The cabinet critiques profiteering and aims to align coal jobbers in coming sessions.
Earnest Carnes formerly Morgan County farm agent has signed the cooperative cotton marketing contract for Alabama as part of a broader pool effort. A letter dated June 3, 1922, from Spartanburg South Carolina to W. G. Johnson highlights Alabama's progress, Morgan County’s growing participation, and the push for orderly marketing of the South's largest crop.
Brigadier General Herbert M. Lord will succeed Brigadier General Charles G. Dawes as Director of the U S Budget when Dawes retires to private business at the end of June. Dawes leaves the post after serving with U S Reserves.
Central Labor Union held a session highlighting Salvation Army needs with a campaign address by Captain Abbott and Mr. Lewis. A committee of union workers from crafts including boiler makers sheet metal workers and carpenters was formed to assist the campaign. Nominations for officers were announced to be voted on at the next meeting.
On Friday at 8 30 o clock the Trinity School Auditorium hosts Parlor Matches a delightful comedy produced under the auspices of the Woman's Missionary Society Prominent Trinity residents will portray the roles in what promises to be an entertaining event for attendees.
The United States Railway Labor Board announces wage reductions effective July 1 for machinists and carmen with seven and nine cent cuts and a minority report condemning the move as a living wage violation. Labor members say the decision ignores human needs while the majority argues real wages stay above similar workers elsewhere.
Grand chiefs of railway brotherhoods convened in Cincinnati to condemn the railroad labor board’s 60 million dollar wage reduction for shop craftsmen. Burt M. Jewel of the AFL warned the action may spur faster labor response and urged study of possible steps.
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