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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
1
Reports from Berlin say the general strike and street fighting continue as Spartacists seize key stations. Americans seek safety in the old embassy building while troops operate citywide amid rumors Von Kapp has resigned and Von Hindenburg may assume leadership.
March reports from London Paris and Berlin indicate independents socialists and communists form a coalition against Von Kapp and Ebert governments. Von Kapp resigns while soviets spread to Stuttgart and Berlin suburbs as Noske’s forces seize Munich.
Paris March 17 The French foreign office reports negotiations between the Berlin revolutionary government and the Ebert government in Stuttgart will continue today. Dr Von Kapp has failed to form a cabinet.
Red Cross appeals for Mrs Sharp a mute rescued from a houseboat on the Tennessee River just in time to prevent cargo and craft sinking. Rescue party included Rev H M Davenport Captain Williams Vera Austelle and S M Thompson who learned of her plight through hosiery mill inquiries. The family has two children and no clothing or food living in a shelter arranged with Red Cross help and funds may be sent to the Red Cross or Mrs Austelle.
Margaret Romaine, sensational Prima Donna Soprano of the Metropolitan Opera, comes to Albany April 13 for a single Southern tour including Atlanta, Birmingham, Albany, and Nashville. An exclusive Columbia artist, engaged via Cable-Shelby-Burton Piano Co. She brings her own pianist and performs at the Masonic Theatre.
A mastodon skeleton is reported discovered on the Snake River near Spokane Washington. The skull measures about two feet across the eye sockets and teeth about four to five inches wide.
In Boone Iowa on March 17 Mrs Alice L Yocum earned her thirteenth divorce from John A Yocum. This marks a second victory in the state for her repeated bids to dissolve marriages. The courthouse crowd gathered as she was slated to star in My Thirteenth Ex Husband.
Sixty merchants of the Twin Cities and many individuals contribute to prize funds for Morgan county schools Field Day on April 9. Four gold medals will be awarded for declamation, recitation, piano solo, and top athletics. A 1:20 pm baseball game features Morgan County High School of Hartselle versus Birmingham Central High.
Coroner Chenault was notified after a body appeared in a ditch about 12 miles west of Hartselle this morning. He has no details yet and will conduct a thorough investigation. The deceased is described as a stranger and the manner of death is unknown.
Kiwanis club with sixty five members enjoyed a noon luncheon at the Albany Chamber of Commerce. It approved appointing an old time county health officer and noted Decatur council and Albany Hartsville Ville should ensure milk and meat inspections to protect public health. The matter was referred to the executive committee for action.
Leaders in the House announced that Congress will not lend additional funds to Europe, neither gold nor credits, in a March statement. The position signals a tightening of financial assistance amid ongoing international concerns.
Dr. F Solon Roberson an optician of Hartselle faces two murder indictments and a Circuit Court trial set for March 29 after pleading not guilty by reason of insanity. Por ter M Brindley a state legislator was killed in his Hartselle office triggering a major local case with 125 jurors summoned.
The fourth annual automobile show on April 6 to 10 drew attention from birdmen after B L Malone received a letter from Virgil V Evans president of the Dixie Flying Corporation Birmingham stating they can provide any number of planes for exhibition ground passenger work or advertising. Malone will reply today.
Registrar R. N. McCulloch completes the final entries in his books and expects to hand them to the probate court within days. New registrations will be added in alphabetical order by beats.
Albany officers patrolling in rain spotted movement behind Thompson drug store. A flashlight reveal led to a chase and a lethal strike with a billy club on a moving eight pound rat found in the alley.
Articles filed in Montgomery establish a $100000 Alabama Textile company with authority to run textile mills in Alabama for silk production. The Albany mill remains under current backers and management. H Ruegg Jr will arrive with plans for a new Albany mill doubling capacity. Local mills will stay under same management. Police report a 19 year old girl fainting on route to Elkmont Tennessee. she is now safe with the Salvation Army after appealing to her father and mayor.
In Huntsville Alabama two firms Dunnavant Fowler and Chamblee Brothers were fined for distributing circulars in the streets. City Recorder Ford said city ordinances ban throwing or placing circulations on streets unless weighted down. An appeal by Dunnavant Fowler and Terry seeks a test case.
The Pleasant Hill public school, closed due to influenza, will resume with a shortened eight month term completed and the remaining month added to the 1920-21 term. Professor J. Wear led a successful year with three teachers and an extra teacher planned for next year to handle expected enrollment growth.
Annapolis Md March 17 Governor Ritchie backs a bill to legalize manufacture and sale of 3 5 percent beer. The measure was taken up in the Maryland House, with Ritchie becoming the second governor to support light wine and beer legislation after New Jersey’s Gov Edwards.
A complaint notes failure to promptly and properly erect the paper at 386 Decatur Street, Ste 5 by 5 o'clock. The notice requests timely delivery and correct placement of the newspaper.
Two houses were burned and a third severely damaged on Vine Street, with the attic origin of the blaze traced to a residence occupied by Jesse Shelley, a Black man. Local authorities investigate the cause.
Crews of workmen hosed and spread cinders at the Ball Park to dry the grounds for the Greater Shoes Show. Wagon loads of cinders covered the area to assure footing and ward off mud for the event continuation.
Ashington March 1 The navy convoy program was endangered by inadequate staffing of the shavy department Admiral Sims told the senate investigating committee. He noted a clash of views between the British admiralty and American officers over priorities with Britain focusing on fleet maintenance while American leaders emphasized countering the submarine threat.
A government report notes a general rise of the Tennessee River due to heavy rainfall. The trend is expected to be gradual with ongoing bulletins for Chattanooga Ridgeport Guntersville, noting cloud cover river readings and rainfall figures for today.
Albany city council ratified a $398000 paving contract with W M Leftwich company of Nashville. First machinery shipments have arrived and work will start when weather permits. The project is described as the largest municipal improvement in North Alabama with initial payment of $30000 expected daily.
J. D. P. Arnold, State Income Tax Inspector, will be at the Decatur Court House on March 18 19 20 and 22 offering assistance in income tax return preparation. This will be his final visit to Decatur and a last chance for taxpayers to get help.
The Albany Chamber of Commerce will issue a monthly bulletin edited by C. P. tary-manager. The first issue debuts at the automobile chow and merchants' exposition April 6-20 and will cover Albany Commerce activities and actions in other cities. Copies go to members and nearby chambers, with a focus on informing farmers about marketing information and farm organization.
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