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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1922
Page
1
Negotiations in Washington show Democrats ready to pass the tariff bill in July with Republicans hoping to campaign on it. McCumber faces pressure to drop the soldier bonus plan as talks aim to avoid a lengthy debate while opposite sides try to amend the measure.
A new iron picket fence surrounds the Confederate monument recently erected and dedicated by the women of the Joe Wheeler Chapter U D C on the courthouse lawn. The responsible parties are thanked for perpetuating memories of soldiers of the sixties.
Nine men were accepted and enlisted in the navy from the local recruiting station this week. Included are Thos Kell and Edward from Albany, Maury Hough and Paul Hughes from Laceys Springs, Big Wilkinson of Huntsville, Donnald Lewis McReath of Cherokee, and Chester Homer of Owens Cross Roads.
J H Crow Ott plans a three month trip to the West after recovering from a serious illness. His father accompanies him and they will visit shops in Denver and other western towns. Crow's friends send best wishes for a pleasant journey and speedy recovery.
Sunday schedule notes men meet at Central Methodist church at 3 30 while women gather at the Tabernacle at the same hour. Rev Tucker speaks to the women and Mr Brown leads the men's meeting. A repeat service is expected Sunday night with no special train from Tuscumbia. The Evangelist recalls a hospital story about a dying boy asking for hymns and concludes with urging urban churches to restore religious conviction.
H. C. Cline president of the Albany city council and Alabama labor leader sails to Cincinnati as delegate from the Alabama Federation of Labor to attend the national federation meeting. He was elected Alabama's representative at the Gadsden state convention and will be away several weeks. Other Alabama labor leaders will also attend.
Uunn speaks on the Word of God at the 800 sermon series with Rev Dunn preaching. A lege crowd increased attendance at last night’s service, with three converts reported. Rev Woodruff notes the sermons stress the Bible as the sole rule of faith and doctrine.
Attorney George L. Oliver was accidentally shot by a self fired 32 caliber bullet when his revolver slipped from his pocket in a Richmond police court witness chair. The bullet passed through the chair and lodged in his back, and Oliver was rushed to Memorial hospital.
June 10 report from Decatur notes I T Quinn Alabama state conservation commissioner says no law prevents shipping foxes from Tennessee for fox chasing. Sportsmen from both states asked whether such shipment was legal. Quinn could not find a prohibiting statute. Foxes seen as natural enemies of chickens though this inquiry focuses on legality rather than enthusiasm.
The cotton market opened with an advance of one to seven points but later retraced some gains as selling by New Orleans and local traders absorbed price strength. Weather and market conditions influenced the session while western and state-based concerns affected sentiment.
Washington reports a proposed federal mine labor board to arbitrate all coal field disputes as a solution to the nationwide strike. President Harding reportedly opposes temporary mine seizure, while admin leaders push compulsory arbitration modeled on the war and railroad boards. Dennis Kenyon's earlier plan for an industrial court is noted, with revival possible if no settlement occurs. Delegations seek price regulation relief from Secretary Hoover.
Cincinnati dispatch reports harmony efforts by American Federation of Labor officials to keep their 42nd annual convention free from strikes. A proposed resolution may urge Lenine to recall political prisoners, risking discord with carpenters and building trades who push broader labor unity amid Supreme Court strike damages ruling.
Partly cloudy conditions cover Alabama tonight and Sunday. A few local thunder showers are possible in spots.
Daisy and Violet Hilton, sixteen, born fused at the spine, will not tour with a circus following the deaths of the Blazek sisters. Foster parents Ben and Mary Meyer say the twins will pursue education and music in San Antonio, with Violet on violin and Daisy on piano, while doctors note each has a full set of functioning organs.
Two men are in a hospital seriously cut, and five others jailed after an early morning clash between auto parties near Atlanta Georgia. C Ragan of Lithonia and W F Allday are the most seriously wounded. Arrested are James M Stafford J C Poss W H Daniel H G Wright and B Benton all of Atlanta. The fight began over a request for a match and the five were chased through the woods by police.
The body of Abraham Brennan who was killed in Louisville and Nashville railroad yards was shipped to Scottsville Kentucky last night after preparation for relatives there. Brennan was an orphan and is survived by a brother and a sister.
Hardy M. Burt, long proprietor of a catering business on Bank Street, has disposed of his operation to local parties. He has leased a new hotel under construction at Marion, Alabama, and will oversee the hostelry when it opens.
Six people die amid extreme heat and humidity in New York City as a three day heat wave continues. Thermometer tops 80 degrees and a cooler spell is expected tonight.
A state laboratory investigation in Montgomery on June 10 confirmed the head of a dog killed at Greenville showed positive signs of rabies. The head was sent by Henry and others were advised that anyone bitten by the dog should receive antibody treatment.
Governor Kilby ordered the release of W A Fisher of Dallas county who served six months and ten days for two prohibition violations. Parole granted due to agreement with the solicitor and Fisher's attorney contingent on good conduct in prison.
In New York on June 10 John L. Lewis and allied UMWA leaders met with operator representatives in secret discussions. They gave no comment but signs pointed to ending the anthracite strike before the bituminous dispute is resolved, with talks continuing through tomorrow night.
William Dodson remains critically ill at home in Falkville Alabama after several days of deteriorating condition. Friends report he is growing weaker by the hour and that death could come within hours. Dodson, a longtime resident, is surrounded by a large circle of supporters and well wishers.
Decoration Day for the Odd Fellows will be observed by all members. The meeting point at 4 o clock is the longeron on Second avenue, then proceed to the cemetery where graves will be decorated. An address will be delivered by H. S Pollard of Huntsville, grand secretary.
A June 10 report from Montgomery Alabama notes that a state body grants authority to hold property valued up to half a million dollars. The article references Lane Little and outlines the scope of the authority granted.
Mayor Payne presided over a busy police court session. The record shows a city citizen charged with 25 dollars in costs and a 300 day street sentence, reflecting a strict enforcement of local ordinance.
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