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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1920

Page

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Republicans Plan Final Effort on Peace Treaty

Republican leaders announce a final bid to salvage the peace treaty with reservations on Article 10. Senator Wilson joins Kellogg and Hale to craft a compromise offer after President Wilson signals unreserved acceptance. The Senate previously passed a bi partisan armament amendment by 49 to 27 votes.

Elrington Mar Service Senate Hitchcock Wilson Indiana Kellogg Hale Senatore Elihu ‘Root Orde ‘Tion Ing. New Tenth Lodge Council of League of Nations United States Congress U. S Council U.S Eleventh Lodge

Labor 10 Probe Lives of Solons

Congressmen and congressional hopefuls will be scientifically investigated by railroad unions. The Plumb Plan league announced a blacklist will be kept and a card index created for every member of Congress and candidate using the scarch index system of the National Woman's Party.

International News Service Washington Congress Plumb Plan League National Woman's Party

Political Crisis Follows Italian Premier Conference

A dispatch from Rome reports a political crisis after Premier Nitti’s ministerial conference. It is expected the cabinet will be reconstructed to include clerical party members.

London Nitti Italy Rome

Car Load of Stepens Cars Arrives Today

The North Alabama Auto & Accessory Co announces the arrival of a new car load. The shipment signals inventory expansion and broader offerings for customers in the region.

The North Alabama Auto & Accessory Co

Cars Collide at Deaths Corner. Pole Falls In

Henry Monk of Fairview and Mr Hatchett collided at Grant street and Fourth avenue known as Deaths Corner. Hatchett’s Buick struck a light pole, splitting it and darkening Central Albany. Both drivers escaped injury though Hatchett’s car and windshield were damaged. Monk’s front wheel shattered and his young son in the car was unharmed. The Hatchett car belonged to Morrison of the Decatur Brick company.

Henry Monk Fairview Hatchett Ihe Grant Street Fourth Avenue Monk Albany Morrison Decatur Brick Company

Indians Plan Heap Good Time at Morgan Kiwanis Event

The Morgan Kiwanis club plans a community evening with the local camp of braves invited to a Good Feed at the Avons at 8:80. A rallying cry urges attendees to prepare supplies and join when the signal sounds to engage Huntsville Indians in the event.

Morgan, Kiwanis Club Braves Huntsville Indians Avons Broddé~Stoy Big Morgan Organization

French Skeptical of German Poverty Inflation

The supreme council withheld its manifesto on German relief after France doubted the extent of German economic collapse. The Daily Telegraph reports allies are revising the memorandum to align with French wishes.

Auto Show Advertising Matter Ready for Distribution

Advertising matter for the April Automobile show prepared by Merchants is complete and ready. Merchants are asked to call at The Daily office to obtain their distribution allotment.

Malone Brothers Open New Produce House on Bank Street

Malone Brothers of Pulaski Tennessee open a new produce house at 314 Bank Street. The firm will buy and sell country produce with E J Malone as manager of the local store.

Bank St Malone Brothers Pulaski, Tenn E. J. Malone

Sunday School Conference Draws Leaders at Decatur

Miss Freda Rose leads the Young People's Work with Dr O E Patterson limiting lectures due to influenza. Leon C Palmer and Miss Ethel Bean headline talks while certificates honor attendees at the three day First Methodist Church gathering in Decatur with no fees charged.

Lyons Hotel State Sunday School Association Leon C. Palmer First Methodist Church Decatur Tomie Freda Rose Montgomery O. E. Patterson Hn Be Ethel Bean Palmer Miss Bean

Beloved Woman Called Home

Mrs. B. L. Coyie aged 70 died at Huntsville on Sunday after a brief illness. She lived many years near Huntsville and was beloved by a large circle of friends. Survived by husband and nine children: J. S. Coyle Dallas Texas Ben Coyle Mississippi J. W. Coyle Cocoa Florida Lee Coyle Huntsville M J A Coyle Albany Alabama Mrs J M Phillips Huntsville Mrs J D Bush Albany Alabama Lucy and Inez Coyle Huntsville. Funeral services were held at 11 this morning in Huntsville with many friends and relatives in attendance.

B. L. Coyie Huntsville J. S. Coyle Dallas Texas Ben Coyle Mississippi J. W. Coyle Cocoa Fla Lee Coyle Ala M. J A. ©. Coyle Albany J. M. Phillips J. D. Bush Lucy and Inez Coyle

Bertimaske Shocks Tuscany Dispatch from Rome Reports

A Rome dispatch from the International News Service states Bertimaske sent shockwaves through Tuscany today as events unfolded, with details sparse and no immediate confirmation available.

International News Service London Tuscany Italy Anto Rome

Liquor Reform Surges as Political Issue in 1932 Conventions

A nation wide liquor revolt heats up with wets and drys predicting a crisis at June conventions. Leaders adopt a hands off stance while a major battle over prohibition is seen at the Democratic and Republican gatherings. Bryan focuses on the ferment to influence platforms.

International News Service Washington Francisco Jennings Bryan

Open Registration Books Five Full Days in Morgan County

Registrar McCulloch announces Morgan County registration books will stay open for five days, through Thursday, to let more citizens register and obtain certificates for the spring elections. A large Monday turnout and many already registered await affidavit processing, with a final opportunity to qualify before election day.

Morgan County McCulloch MecCullouch Gilehy Culloch MccCulloch Hursday McZulloch Commissioners Court Register Gilchrist

Auto Show Campaign Promises Largest Southern Display

Merchants plan a big Auto Show and Merchants Carnival from April 3 to 10 at Malone Coal Grain and Motor Co garage. B L Malone travels between Lansing and Detroit to secure a top line of show autos and Albany preparations aim for an outstanding, entertaining exhibit. B A Turner leads extensive decorating and staff work to transform the show rooms into a grand display.

Malone Coal, Grain and Motor Co Alabama South B. L. Malone Lansing Detroit Mich Albany B. A. Turner Bogan

Black man faces gallows in Birmingham case

Will Stover, a Black man once living in the area, faces execution after a Birmingham incident flagged by state authorities. He was tied to a fatal robbery and assault on a Black man near Birmingham. Stover was convicted and condemned. his accomplice received a life sentence and reportedly escaped.

Will Stover Birmingham Kilby Stover

Are Maidens Bashful Leap Year Fails to Aid Marriages

In Morgan County court Dr. W J Wood won a case against Estella Sykes over a diamond engagement ring valued at 125. A Christmas gift claim and a love note were presented. February 1919 saw 18 marriage licenses. February 1920 rose to 100, with black couples increasing from 10 to 21 licenses.

Roy Octavus Cohen W. J. Wood Estella Sykes Ase Morgan County Cupid Morgan

Bowling Arrested at Hartsel le by Federal Officers

M P Bowling was arrested at Hart selle and taken to Birmingham by special agent Frank J Davis on charges of conspiring and making a false entry in the books of the Fourth and First National Bank in Nashville Tennessee. The warrant alleges Bowling aided and abetted ledger clerk F H Compton to injure and defraud the bank on March 18 1919 before fleeing to Hart selle Alabama.

M.P. Bowling Hartselle Birmingham Frank J. Davis Fourth First National Bank Nashville William F. Parrell Department of Bowling F. H. Compton Fourth and Tenn Ala

Tractor Demonstration Set for Thursday at Pepper Farm

A practical tractor demonstration focusing on farm life will be held Thursday at the Pepper farm near Albany Austinville corporation line. The event starts at 11 am with about ten tractor types entered. Lunch will be served at noon and farmers are especially invited to attend.

Pepper Farm Corporation Albany Austinville

Seven epileptics burned as fire damages Ohio hospital

Gallipolis Ohio reports seven epileptics burned in a hospital fire that damaged the male ward at the Sky Hospital. Two remain in critical condition. The cause of the blaze is unknown and investigations begin.

Ternational News Service Gallipolis Ohio Skys Hospital

Barker Calls Off Laborers Strike

Washington March 9 Allen Barker president of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way and Railroad Shop Laborers announced the union will not strike.

International News Service Washington Allen Barker Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way and Railroad

Greene Speaker at S. S. Meeting

J B Greene longtime superintendent of Opelika First Methodist Sunday School outlined his new role as Alabama Sunday School Association field secretary. He highlighted the school’s high attendance and discussed topics include religious education and the superintendent’s duties at the Decatur institute.

J.B. Greene First Methodist Sunday School Opelika Decature First Methodist Church Greene Alabama Sunday School Association Decatur South Ieass

Huge ships to awe Turks in Turkish waters

Advices from Tunis report Britain dispatching a powerful fleet into Turkish waters. Included are the battle flagship Queen Elizabeth and several dreadnoughts that saw action at the Dardanelles.

International News Service INDON Great Britain Turkish Tunis Elizabeth Dardenelles

Rev Walker to Deliver Address in Estacio City

Pastor Rev Walker of the South Estacio church will give an address in Estacio City. The event centers on community faith and local outreach activities with attendance open to residents.

Walker Rev. Walker South Estacio

Comer Declines Candidacy in Special Senate Election

Birmingham March 8 Senator B B Comer will not seek the special election to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Bankhead. He announced he would resign to Washington after a visit to Mill Haven Georgia and take oath in Washington Monday. Ray Rushton and four others filed declarations to run for governor Emmett O Nea’s seat, making Rushton the fifth aspirant in the race.

International News+Service Birmingham B. B. Comer Bankhead Senator Comer Washington Mill Haven Ray Rushton Rushton Emmett O’nea

Recruiting Party in North Alabama Tours Ahead

A recruiting party led by Capt. Gordon arrived this morning to visit several communities in North Alabama. The group travels by Liberty truck a Dodge car and two tractors. En route from Culline last night a truce sank and a tree crew was sent to pull it free.

Goniee Gordon North Alabama Culline Treecor

Tankers Claimed by United States Spurred by Senate Decision

The United States Senate set a vote on reparations urging temporary allocation of nine tanker ships claimed by Standard Oil and seized by Great Britain. The ships, previously allowed one trip, have since remained in England amid disputes with Britain, with France also asserting a claim.

International News Service Washington United States Senate Standard Oil Company Great Britain England France

Watch Out for Live Wires Warning Issued

The Alabama Power Company warns of live wire dangers after a Grant Street accident. Manager T L Beauchamp notes many bystanders ignored the line and recalls they cut off the current, stressing risk and need for caution around damaged electrical infrastructure.

Grant Street T. L. Beauchamp Alabama Power Company Burt

Many Exemptions Granted Soldiers

Exemption actions granted to soldiers noted in the report, with emphasis on the scale of relief and administrative approvals. Details reference a batch of exemptions affecting servicemen, highlighting the broader policy stance.

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