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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
1
International dispatch reports a dramatic German coup led by von Kapp with monarchist backing. Hindenburg and Ludendorff allegedly advise the movement as the Ebert government flees Berlin by car while the plan to restore the Hohenzollerns unfolds amid imperial turmoil.
Dispatches report revolutionary troops led by Col. Eberhardt entered Berlin and ordered the cabinet to resign within an hour. Baltic coast units and marines backed the seizure, as proclamations circulated and the government fled the city.
A Berlin dispatch reports a proclamation saying the government has ceased to exist amid a worsening revolutionary mood in Germany. Troops reportedly march toward Berlin to overthrow the government, with Noske arresting several monarchist leaders as reports tie ex Kaiser to secret talks.
New York dispatch reports a dramatic German political crisis with a proclaimed abolition of the established government in Berlin. Royalist and militarist factions join with Bolshevist sympathizers in a counter revolution led by army officers amid Fatherland party activity.
The article notes that Dendorff and the party chiefs disavow open affiliation with the Fatherland party which seeks to restore monarchy in Germany. It is unclear whether they favor restoring the ex Kaiser or the former crown prince to the throne.
International News Service reports in London that the German government in Berlin has fallen from President Ebert. Dr Von Kapp is named chancellor and Gen. Von Luettwitz seizes the army. Revolutionary troops reportedly control Berlin with a nationwide workers strike called. No troop movements were planned pending monarchist aims.
The article notes French troops prepared in Paris and commanders prepared precautionary measures following the overthrow of the German government. Allied ambassador council met to hear Marshal Foch report, with officials from the war office and Premier Milleran involved in briefings.
Sugar, after a one cent decline that allowed a jobber to sell to retailers at 16 cents, advanced to 25 cents a pound today in grocery stores. Customers are limited to 2 pounds. The surge is blamed on speculative demand and depleted local wholesaler stocks. Shipments are expected within ten days.
Miss Mildred Ferris, longtime private secretary to Braxton B. Comer, will move to Washington to serve as Senator Comer's private secretary. She is the daughter of Judge Eugene Ferris of Decatur and is praised for her work with Mr. Comer in Birmingham.
Admiral Sims told a Senate committee that delay and confusion arose from allies dealing individually with the Navy Department. Herbert Hoover testified that rising submarine sinkings in April 1917 were due to a wavering war effort and that Navy Department delays nearly lost the war.
Paris dispatch reports the allies plan two missions to Russia to investigate conditions. A. J. Balfour spoke at a Nations meeting today, signaling continued Allied involvement in the matter.
Paris reports Jacques Carpentier willing to accept a fee to secure a world title bout with Jack Dempsey. He would pursue a contract to fight Dempsey regardless of charges or delays, including a potential series of bouts if Dempsey is made the interim holder, as part of a path to the world championship.
B L Malone returns from factory trips to plan a five day automobile display April 6 to 10 featuring 150 to 200 Canillacs Oldsmobiles and Chevrolets in a 45 000 square foot venue. Decorators prep showrooms as car loads arrive daily with latest models for the Merchants Carnival.
Senator Lodge submits an amendment to the substitute to the original resolution concerning Article ten. The proposal was introduced in the Senate this afternoon by the Republican leader.
The Census bureau released a preliminary population return with Knoxville, Tennessee showing a 100 percent gain. The data lists Knoxville at 1020 and another city at 36 in the accompanying figures.
The government reports a crest of eighteen feet anticipated on the Tennessee River with readings at Chattanooga 18.7 feet Bridgeport cloudy 11 Guntersville partly cloudy 18.0 feet.
At a special meeting the Albany council discussed the paving contract with W. M. Leftwich company of Nashville. Leftwich attended and said the contract should be ready for signatures by Tuesday. Work would start as weather permits.
A cargo of arms from Japan including artillery was unloaded on the Pacific side and consigned to the Mexican government. The ship was escorted by a Japanese navy cruiser, reports reaching San Antonio today.
York March 18 Longshoremen and stevedores of the Mallory Clyde Morgan Old Dominion Savannah and Fall River steamship lines began a strike in Gotham today. The action disrupts port operations and dock work across multiple shipping firms in the harbor area.
John Huffman brakeman is dead and George Marchbanks injured in a Louisville and Nashville freight wreck on the Columbia Florence branch caused by four washouts twelve miles north of Florence. Huffman was killed in the incident.
John P. White's minority report on President Wilson's coal commission awards was submitted today. It recommends a roughly 35 percent wage increase for miners and endorses related labor provisions. White formerly chaired the commission and delivered the minority view in Washington.
Mrs L P Troup announces the Albany Y W C A drive extended to March 20 due to interruptions. The final effort seeks Albany’s 600 dollar pledge for the National Y W C A fund, with key committee members named.
London March 13 The possibility of renewal of war in Turkey by the Allies was discussed by dispatchers and analysts with estimates of strategic aims and potential timelines. Observers noted shifting diplomatic signals and the fragility of fragile fronts in the region.
P. G. Kimbrough of Hartselle named receiver for the Garnett Department Store after a bankruptcy petition filed before Jere Murphey. Assets reportedly exceed liabilities with stock to be sold in job lots. store described as one of North Alabama's largest retailers.
In a tense contest at Austinville the Austinville team defeated Vinemont 12 to 11 after a tied 11 21 score led to an extra five minutes. Weaver starred for Austinville and St John also played well as Hazel Thompson led cheering students at a mass meeting before the game.
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