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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1922

Page

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Nation's Greatest Labor Reunion Opens in Richmond

Grey clad veterans return to Richmond as the Confederate reunion opens amid rain threats. Old commanders salute, visitors from trains and steamboats gather under bars and flags for a ceremony honoring Lee Davis and Stonewall Jackson. Officials anticipate a somber but ceremonial tribute.

Richmond Dixie International News Service Chmond Citadel The Confederacy Sons of Veterans Viata Stonewall Jackson

Mrs Edmundson Speaks Tonight in Decatur Hall

Mrs. W. B. Edmundson seeks Congress from the eighth district and will address Decatur City Hall tonight at 8 o'clock. The public is invited as she returns from Madison County where she spoke to large crowds and continues her Morgan County campaign tomorrow with a talk at the Alistonville school building.

W. B. Edmundson Decatur Edmundson Madison County Morgan County Alistinville

Revolt Against Soviet Government Reported in Russia

An Exchange telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen, via Heers, states 10,000 counter revolutionists led by Mironov have captured Buturlinov in Boronesch province and control a large area. The report comes from International News Service in London dated June 19.

International News Service London Buttirlinov Boronesch Copenhagen Heers Mironov Buturlinov

Weather Outlook for Alabama and Southern States

Local showers expected tonight or Tuesday in Alabama. Across the South Atlantic and Gulf States generally fair weather will prevail with widely scattered thundershowers during the week.

Alabama South Atlantic Gulf States

Lie Detector Clears Murder Suspect Henry Wilkens

Photograph shows Henry Wilkens submitting to the lie detector invented by Dr. John A. Larson at Berkeley Police. The device indicated he told the truth about his wife’s murder by two auto bandits, freeing him amid suspicions tied to previous threats and a separate maintenance suit.

Henry Wilkens John A. Larson Berkeley Cal. Police Department Wilkens Walter Arthur Castor

Kenzie pushes early floor vote on Muscle Shoals measure

Acting Chairman McKenzie of the House Military Affairs Committee moves to make the Muscle Shoals bill privileged with ten hours of general debate and amendment freedom. If Rules Committee delays, he can pull the bill to the floor. House leaders favor delaying until after the July recess, with possible August consideration.

International News Service Washington McKenzie House Military Affairs Committee House Rules ‘Committee Rules Committee

Fax Collector Makes Settlement

The county board of revenue meets to review the tax collector’s annual collections before state settlement due by July 1.

County Board of Revenue Sesson

First Cotton Bloom of Year Displayed in West Albany

The first cotton bloom of the year was shown Saturday afternoon by David Brown a prominent local resident aged 78 The cotton was grown in West Albany.

David Brown West Albany

Whistles Through Fingers Fatal Blow Ends In Death

A 4 year old boy, Ruben, died at Belleview hospital after an older boy fired a blank cartridge at his jaw. The wound was initially superficial but lockjaw developed despite serum treatment. The assailant, of Latin parentage, is held by police.

Ane Harrison Belleview Hospital Ruben

Indictment Ties Colonel Thompson to Sinn Fein Gun Plot

Federal grand jury in Trenton charges Colonel Marcellus H. Thompson, son in law of George Harvey, and seven others with conspiring to ship machine guns to Sinn Fein in defiance of neutrality laws. In 1921, 495 guns were allegedly found buried under coal in the Eastside freighter’s bunkers at Hoboken.

International News Service Trenton Marcellus H. Thompson George Harvey England Marinery Sinn Fein Thompson Auto Ordnance Company New York Distributors of Arms Hoboken N. J Colonel Thompson John P

Father Kills Son And Then Himself

In Covington area Kenton County Kentucky farmer C B Brooks aged 65 shot and killed his son J Leslie Brooks 33 early this morning. He then used a shotgun to end his own life in a workshop after threatening his two wives who attempted to intervene with revolvers in their pockets. The tragedy stems from long bitter quarrels.

Covington C. B. Brooks Kenton County J. Leslie S

Fire at Decature Cornice plant causes minor damage

At 9 15 Saturday night an alarm reported a blaze at the Decature Cornice and Roofing Co planing mill in Albany. A combustion ignited inflammable material and the fire was quickly extinguished with damage estimated at about 25 dollars.

Albany Decature Cornice and Roofing Co

The Truth About Henry Ford Careers at Ford plants and leaders

The article traces Henry Ford’s early growth including the 1905 dividend, expansion to a larger Piquette street factory, and key hires such as Klingen smith and Emde. It notes rapid advancement for devoted workers like Klingen smith and Emde, highlighting Ford’s practice of rewarding long service as the Ford company grew into Highland Park and River Rouge operations.

Piquett Street Piquette ‘Street Klingensmith Ford Kngensmith Highland Fark The Tribune Pigtes‘reet Ca | Emde Highland Park Emde Ford- Newberry Senate Piquette Street Sorenson Dan River Rouge

Twin Cities Revival Ends Amid Rain and Winds

Strong religious revival in the Twin Cities closes after a dramatic weekend. Tucker revivals draw large crowds despite yesterday afternoon rain and wind storm. final sermons stress faith and living fully for God. Rev. Penland preaches on Caleb and steadfast trust, urging pure motives and active faith. The First Baptist revival continues with strong attendance after tents collapse, moved to the Masonic Theater for Evangelist Dunn's final message.

Tabernacle Bob Jones Tucker Twin Cities J. H. Sturdivant Central Methodist Church Melvin George Tucker Hutson Ten Pharoah Moses Israel Rev. Tucker Grant Street H. B. Cagle Masonic Theater Evangelist Dunn Acto Woodroof Masonic Dunn St. Paul Paul

Coal miners and rail men form baronial alliance for looming strike

John L. Lewis says leaders of miners and railroad workers approve a coalition to wage a major show down in the coal strike and possible railroad tie up. He predicts united action with miners and railway workers prepared to fight, citing wage board cuts as motive and urging no retreat.

International News Service Cincinnati United States John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Lewis Railway

Severe Storm Causes Wide Damage in Twin Cities

A severe storm struck the Twin Cities on Sunday afternoon bringing heavy rain and high winds. Trees were uprooted or split, limbs scattered across streets, and shade trees and tents were damaged near shops and the Louisville and Nashville railroad area. The baseball park suffered damage as well. Lower streets became flooded and aid crews attended the scene.

Twin Cities Louisville & Nashville Railroad Sixth Ave

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