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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1922

Page

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Mrs Edmundson Delivers Warm Decatur Address On Merits In Congress

Mrs Edmundson spoke to a Decatur audience urging voters to judge candidates on merit, lauding the Nineteenth Amendment and criticizing dynastic politics. She outlined national issues, Tennessee Valley potential, and the Shoals project, pressing for farmer representation and river navigation improvements.

Mrs. Edmundson Decatur W- B. Edmondson Congress Eighth Edmundson Alabama Tennessee Valley Washington Tennessee Ford Imatareis &Ecrue Chattanooga

Doctor Held On Charge of Wife and Friend Ta

Washington Ga June 20. Post mortems ordered on the bodies of Dr J G Saggus and Mrs Wilbanks to determine cause of death in what prosecutors call a plot to allow Saggus to wed Mrs Wilbanks widow. Saggus jailed in Washington as Mrs Saggus in Harlem discusses alleged murders and denies responsibility.

International Washington, Ga Charles Ababhs Wilbank Harlem Wilbanks Mary Walker Saggus J. G. Saggus Saggus Ted the Searle Washington

Baptismal Service at First Baptist in Decatur

A baptismal service is planned at First Baptist Church of Decatur with many candidates reported. The Mission Committee held a 3:30 meeting yesterday afternoon, canceling regular revival, while Rev. Ben Dunn preached last night on Confusion, urging believers to seek Christ amid perceived confusion.

First Baptist Church Christ Tower of Babel Dunn

Weather Forecast for Alamada Cloudy with Showers

The forecast from Alamada calls for cloudy skies with showers tonight or Wednesday. No change in temperature is expected.

Yinton New Head Machinists Union

The Central Labor Union held a meeting at Armen's Hall with President Edward Spain presiding. Officers elected: President 8.C. Winton, Vice President H. C. Hutchison, Secretary W. G. Gentry, Financial Secretary Edward M Johns, Treasurer 0. Otte, Door Keeper J. D. Clead, Chaplain Edward Spain, Trustees John Babler R. Worley J. H. Napps, and Press Reporter J. E. Blair. Reports from Alabama federation of Labor were discussed.

Centralabor Union Armen’s Hall Edward Spain C. Winton H. C. Hutchison W. G. Gentry Edward M Johns 0. Otte J. D. Clead John Babler R. Worley J. H. Napps J. E. Blair Alabama Federation of Labor

Three Gook Boys Denied Bond in Somerville Store Robbery

Madison Guden and Barney Cook were arraigned Monday for the Lyma Henderson store robbery near Somerville and released after waiving to the August grand jury. They are linked to the Blankenship case and remain under investigation.

Madison Giden Barney ‘Cook Lyma Henderson Somerville

Former minister accused in double wife murder case

Elliott Padrick a suspended Methodist minister is alleged by police to have killed his 18 year old wife and her mother near Dover Georgia after claiming jealousy. The bodies were found in a car off the Ogeechee River bridge and Padrick was arrested in Dover after walking away from the scene. He was taken to Augusta to avert mob violence.

International News Service Salvania Elliott Padrick Methodist Mothi Aw Ogeyehee Dover Padrick M. B. Dixon Roth Poe Clio Sylvania Augusta Green Cut

Kellog Leads Lunbee in Republican Senate Fight

Minneapolis dispatch reports Senator Frank B. Kellog ahead of former Congressman Ernest Lunbee by more than two to one in the Republican senatorial nomination race based on latest returns from yesterday's primary.

Kellog Minneapolis Minn Frank B. Kellog Ernest Lunbee

Farm Bureau to Ballot Directors for Current Term

Alabama Farm Bureau prepares ballots for final election of the Board of Directors of the Cotton Association. District 4 lists Clyde Hendrix and J. M. Houston as the two candidates, with votes counted centrally and results sent to Montgomery. Ballots mailed to contract signers. late signers may vote by writing a ballot.

Alabama Farm Burest Cotton Association State Farm Bureau State Farm Montgomery Lawrence Morgan and Cullman Clyde Hendrix J. M. Houston

Norton Purchases The Duncan Home

Announcement that L. W. Norton has bought the Dr. Duncan home on West Moulton Street as an investment. The transfer was handled through L. B. Wyatt and Sons, Albany real estate dealers. The consideration was not made public.

L. W. Norton Dr. Duncan West Moulton Street L. B. Wyatt and Sons Albany

The Truth About Henry Ford and the Peace Ship

An exposé of the 1915 Peace Ship venture led by Henry Ford. It details how Ford and collaborators aimed to push Europe toward peace, the roles of Jane Addams and others, the controversial voyage, and the mixed reception upon return. The piece notes costs, critics, and the involvement of American women writers.

Henry Ford Speace Europe Wilson Jane Addams Chicago America Ford Mr. Ford S. Ex

Veterans Unite in Jubilant Reunion at Richmond

In Richmond Virginia Governor Trinkle welcomed about five veterans from the Corfe space seminar and the Old Dominion was praised by Mayor Gainslie. The vets rose often to cheer and there were no illnesses or accidents among the visitors.

International New

Time Limit Near For Candidates To Quit Primary Race

James H. Webb, chairman of the state democratic executive committee, warns candidates in the August 8 Democratic primary to quit now if they wish to withdraw. Names have been certified to the secretary of state and shipped to the printer. ballots must reach probate judges thirty days before the election to allow absent voting.

Montgomery Ala James H. Webb State Democratic Executive Committee Secretary of State Webb Alabama

Deaths dip in Morgan County from March to April

The state health department reports 42 deaths in Morgan County in March and 38 in April, showing a decline in April compared with March.

Morgan County Statistical Department of the State Health Department

Ford plan stalls amid bitter charges by five lawmakers

President Harding faces a setback as five representatives clash over Ford's development plan for the Muncie Shoals power plant. Officials say the president cannot analyze the technical details and may rely on experts to decide the project’s future.

International News Service Washington Harding Muncie Shoals White House Power Company Gineer Ford

Republicans condemn Ford plan as subsidy fraud and bribe

A GOP report led by tative Kearns labels Ford’s offer a subsidy and hollow promise. It calls the Weenie finance a payer of the cost of plants and upkeep, alleging the government would pay over 200 million if accepted. The document criticizes Ford’s fertilizer contract and denied inquiry into it.

Tative Kearns Throuch Congress Fordetter Kearn Ren Ee Ingham Mass, Crowther Pep New York Morin Cre Ansy Ford Alladin Westion

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