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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1920
Page
1
The Senate plans to re adopt the Shantung section and work through Lodge reservations on the peace treaty. Opposition of Republicans and some Democrats suggests ratification remains unlikely with the 10 article reservations tied to Monroe doctrine concerns. Final outcome unlikely before next week.
London dispatch notes pessimistic tone as The Daily Telegraph comments on yesterday's senate vote approving two Lodge reservations. The report highlights concern over the implications for international diplomacy and the risk of stalled negotiations.
Garrett Andrews president of Nick-A-Jack hosiery mills and Chas T Smith arrive in Decatur to take charge. Smith stays to run the Decatur plant as the mill moves toward an Alabama charter and separate corporation. Current stock is dyed and finished in Chattanooga while Jolly returns to the parent plant.
The Decatur store of the Green Grocery announces a one day opening with demonstrations by Heinz National Biscuit Bat Coffee Swift Gem Margarine McGehee Furniture Wyker and others. The event aims to showcase a full fledged grocery with established patronage and will feature fruit specialties.
Registrar Claude Gilchrist announced he would be at the Morgan County courthouse March 1 to 5 for voter registration but had not opened books by early today. Officials warned that missing March 5 cutoff could deprive many locals of ballots in the spring primaries and could affect votes on moving the courthouse from Decatur to Hartselle.
New colonial minister outlines two phase plan to build a colonial merchant fleet and exploit overseas wealth. France expects to raise about three billion francs for the program, seeking private initiative and an overseas credit to fund railways, highways, and shipping capacity.
The Daily announces a new rule requiring cash payment for all want column ads. Regular accounts for merchants are exempt, but non merchants must pay cash to place want ads. The change aims to reduce collection problems and ensure prompt payment.
Free barbecue on Saturday noon marks the final day of the tractor school hosted by local dealers and farm agents. Practical demonstrations, lectures on engine timing and valve timing follow a moving picture program, with participants touring fields and asking questions.
The Kiwanis Club held its regular midweek luncheon at noon in the Albany Chamber of Commerce rooms with strong attendance. Committees were announced including Membership, Program and Entertainment, Publicity, Classification and Grievance, Constitution and By Laws, and Sergeant at Arm, with several named chairmen and members.
Albany aims to inspect all materials used in street paving under a $400 000 program before acceptance. Alderman Moebes pressed for Pittsburg lab tests to verify material quality, as council debated the paying question. Architect George D. Waller of Florence presented school plans and said he would submit them when the council can receive them.
J A Miller of the Cable Shelby Burton Piano Company presents the Columbia Saxophone Sextette and Baroness Norka Rouskaya at the Masonic Theatre tonight. The Baroness arrives from a recent South American tour, hailed as one of the most beautiful and daring dancers. The Sextette is a noted Columbia Grafonola act with several records. Tickets report strong advance sales and a likely large crowd.
A carrier system is being installed by the Decatur Cornice and Company on Lee Street to improve handling of materials in the structural iron department. Completion will enable easier and more efficient material movement, according to a statement from the company.
Habeas corpus petitions for D. My Pixley, charged with larceny on an Arabsike warrant, are listed before Judge W. T. Lowe of the County Court at 3:30 this afternoon. The hearing, postponed from earlier this month by agreement, will address the North Little Rock warrant and alleged larceny in city administration.
Morgan County schools announce the second annual field day in Hartselle on April 3 with a prize fund from local merchants and district officials. The event will feature parades contests and athletic activities drawing thousands of students and supporters.
In an interview last night Chas. F. Barrett president of the national farmers union declared that Georgia farmers will not support Herbert Hoover for president of the U. S. He spoke from Atlanta. March 3.
Olympia reports the Washington state legislature will convene a special session starting March 22 to act on the federal women's suffrage amendment. The move aims to align state action with national ratification efforts and determine the state's stance on the proviso.
Holland reiterates in a Hague dispatch that it will not surrender the former German emperor nor deport him. The note suggests he be kept under stricter surveillance by the Dutch government after being sent to The Hague.
A telegram from Mr Hurst from Chattanooga announced the deaths of Mrs J A Hurst and her mother. The message said Addie’s mother died Saturday from influenza and Addie was brought home Sunday night from Payne.
President Wilson will not seek a third term and plans to retire to private life next year. The Democratic Party moves toward San Francisco, with candidates lining up before the June decision as Wilson’s principles may guide the nominee tied to the Versailles treaty.
Representative McFadden proposes using foreign governments indebted to the United States to issue bonds that would be distributed to ex servicemen as bonuses. The plan envisions tapping the foreign debt to fund veteran payments.
Washington reports President Wilson left the White House for an automobile ride marking his first public outing in nearly six months. Dr Grayson refused to say if rides will be daily but noted the president’s condition has improved and moderating weather may encourage more trips.
International News Service reports no official confirmation in Washington on March 8 regarding a large force of MM troops moving toward Sonora. Officials withheld comment as rumors circulate about potential border actions and strategic deployments.
A light to moderate warm spell is forecast with mild winds tonight. Temperatures remain comfortably above freezing with partly cloudy skies and a gentle breeze.
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