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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1920

Page

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War in Berlin as communists clash with government troops

International dispatch from Berlin reports fierce fighting in the Adléthcof district between communists and government forces. Officers were executed, twenty communists killed, and 24 communist leaders shot later. Government troops mass for defense while labor unions plan to resume a general strike amid coal shortages and deteriorating conditions. President Ebert returns from Stuttgart.

International News Service Berlin Adléthcof Spree Hohenzollern Canal Ebert

Fighting Blazes Near Moabit Prison Berlin

Fighting raged all day between armed Reds and a German police around Moabit penitentiary on Berlin outskirts. Machine guns fired and roaring volleys echoed through the city as a special Americana transport train could not use Cologne route and was rerouted via the Magdeburg Essen line.

Moabite Berlin Americana Cologne Magdeburg -Essen

Berlin Strikes Easing as Barricades Remain in City

A dispatch from Berlin reports improving strike conditions while the government strengthens military precautions. Streets are lined with barricades and machine guns as the American representative in Berlin expresses satisfaction over the fall of the Von Kapp regime.

Tlonal London Red 22 Berlin von Kapp

Warfare Threatened as Sparticists Clash in Germany Ruhr

News from Paris reports a major clash looming between Sparticists and German government troops in rural Germany. French anxieties rise over potential intervention as 40009 Spartacist troops with artillery mass in the Ruhr coal fields and a presidential offensive is reportedly planned tomorrow.

International Paris Germany Ruhr

Theatre War Tax Probe Begun

Investigation into movie theatres started today as officials claim the government has lost thousands of dollars due to war tax noncompliance. Authorities will review records and assess penalties where applicable.

Weather forecast note for tonight and Tuesday

Partly cloudy and warmer tonight with easing winds. Tuesday remains cloudy with light rainfall likely and a northeast breeze around eight.

Burglar Steals Safe in Albany After Car Robbery

Dick Roper of Albany is victim to a fifth bold burglary in two years as thieves back a stolen J. D. Verner Chevrolet to Roper’s Moulton street store, load his small safe, and drive two miles to loot it of 410 dollars. Police pursue an all night search. the car is found mired in mud and returned undamaged. Investigators suspect a planned theft with multiple suspects.

Dick Roper Albany J. D. Verner West Albany Roper Moulton Street Upper Second Avenue

Suffragists Hopeful as Ballot Vote Looms Today

Olympia state lawmakers prepare to ratify the federal woman's suffrage amendment amid ongoing deliberations in Delaware where leaders anticipate tight caucus dynamics. Early indications show opposition by a slim majority, though enfranchisement supporters remain hopeful.

International News Service Olympia Washington Washington State Epee News Service Del Delaware

Repeal of Lever Act Now Sought in Senate

Washington March 22 Senate debate opens after Senator Gore introduces a joint resolution to repeal the Lever Act. The measure seeks to unwind wartime controls shifting economic policy and policy tools away from government intervention.

International News Service Washington Senate Gore

Relief Given to Family in Need After Riverhouse Rescue

Sixteen local citizens donated clothing provisions and groceries for a mother and child rescued from a sinking houseboat on the Tennessee River last week. The Red Cross Home Service announced the total relief funds of 2630 dollars from individuals and 24 dollars from Louisville and Nashville shop employees.

Tennessee Red Cross Home Service Section Rec Cross Louisville Nashville

Seven Children Born to Mexican Army Private

Montezuma Mexico March 22 Seven children were born today to the wife of Jesus Lopez a private in the Mexican army. The arrivals include three girls and four boys weighing about two pounds each. After becoming a sevenfold father Lopez received permission from the military commander to paint the town red and go as far as he liked this afternoon.

International News Service Montezuma Mexico Jesus Lopez Jesus

President Harrison to Attend Plumb Plan Meeting Tonight

President William L. Harrson of the Alabama Federation of Labor will attend the Plumb Plan gathering at the Masonic Theatre and may speak. Prof. Walter C. Kennedy of Washington is expected to deliver the principal address and remain in the Twin Cities for several days.

William L. Harrson Alabama Federation of Labor Masonic Theatre J. C. Smith Smith Walter C. Kennedy Washington Twin Cities Harrison Kennedy Melvin Asnvail

Uncle Sam Opens Drive to Recruit North Alabama's Men

A War Department recruitment drive arrives in town with a detachment of fifteen soldiers under Lieutenant R A Hill and Major H B May leading officials to boost enlistment. The group tours Bank Street exhibits showing German weapons and modern U S Army gear including Lewis rangefinders and trench mortars before moving to Anniston.

Uncle Sam North Alabama ARMY R. A. Hill Corps of Engineers H. B. May 167Th Infantry France Birmingham May War Department United States No Man’s Land Jaffe Brothers Bank Street

Alabama road surveys begin with bond funds

Field forces of the Alabama highway department moved into counties to conduct surveys. The work aims to prepare for the use of funds from bonds approved by the February 16 amendment.

A. 1 News Service Montgomery Alabama Highway Department

Jim Reed Opens Presidential Bid in Atlanta Tonight

James A. Reed, arriving from Birmingham this afternoon, is set to launch his presidential nomination candidacy tonight in Atlanta with the opening gun of his campaign event.

James A. Reed Birmingham Atlanta

Bear Sammie Dies at 8 After Five Weeks Illness

The Greater Sheesley Shows mourn the loss of East Indian bear Sammie aged eight after a five week illness. Trainer Harry laments the death of a star act who played a miniature piano in the singing routine. The tragedy follows the addition of Albany the Puma and signals a busy fair week ahead.

Sheesley Albany Sammie British India Harry Hawai Ths Jack Albright Amer

Britten Seeks Separate Peace With Germany Bill

Representative Britten of Illinois introduced a bill proposing a separate peace with Germany and a trades council to arrange methods of trade with Europe in the House this afternoon.

International News Service Washington Britten Illinois Vouse Germany Trades Council Europe

Engineer Plays Hero On Train Wreck Near Albany

John Frye of Nashville Tennessee earned a place in the Hall of Heroes after remaining in his cab and stopping his locomotive as Louisville Nashville passenger train No 3 jumped the track south of Decatur station. He halted the mogul before it could overturn, saving passengers from injury. A second engine arrived from Albany yards and the train continued south with minimal delay. The wrecked engine was returned to the tracks and sent to the shop for minor repairs.

John Frye Nashville Tenn Hall of Heroes Louisville and Nashville Decature Station Albany

Big Georgia Fire Destroys Heard Bagwell Store Complex

A major blaze hit the C W Heard store and the Bagwell Grocery in Cummings Georgia early today. The district fire chief estimated losses at about 190000 dollars with extensive damage to the apartment store and warehouse.

Big Georgia Cummings C. W. Heard Stene Bagwell

Hoover's Chance Drowned By Treaty Ratification Rebuff

Washington report says Hoover's bid for the Democratic nomination is likely over, swept aside by the treaty ratification issue. Analysts argue the San Francisco delegates may repudiate administration actions, a view shared for Bryan Cox Owen Gerard and other supporters of Lodge reservations.

Philip Simms Washington Herbert Hoover Democratic Party San Francisco Wm. J. Bryan Cox Owen Gerard

Austinville Wins Three On One Day

Twenty five Austinville residents and a school squad traveled to Vinemont to face Cullman county forces in basketball. The boys won 14 to 5, then 16 to 6, while the girls’ team shut out Vinemont 12 to 0. The trip ended with smiles, photos, and a big town celebration.

Austinville Vinemont Cullmar County L. Roper E. L. St. John Vinemont Withville Oe J Roper Humphrey

Judge Lowe Hears Non Jury Civil Docket

County court Judge Lowe presides over a non jury civil docket, hearing civil cases scheduled for trial and disposition in the session. The session focuses on docket control, case management, and preliminary motions to advance civil matters toward resolution.

Lowe

Senate Newberry case to be examined in Washington

Senate sub committee to count ballots from Michigan election in the Truman Newberry case. Convicted senator Truman Newberry faces a possible resignation to avoid embarrassment, leaving Republicans with a one vote Senate majority. Other defendants receive prison terms and fines. Judge Sessions grants 60 day stay to allow appeals.

Washington Senate Truman Newberry Michigan Senator Newberry An Cody H. King A. Floyd William Mickel Allan Templeton Robert Andrews Milton Ockman Richard Fletcher James F. McGregor John S. Newberry Harry ©. Turner B. F. Emory Fred. Henry H. Hopkins E. V. Chilson George S. Ladd Clarence W. Sessions

Injunction Sought Over Lumber Price Fixing Amid Soaring Costs

The federal injunction targets the American Hardwood Manufacturers' Association and names over 800 members amid reports of lumber price hikes from 100 to 500 per cent in the past month. The action follows allegations of price fixing by the trade group in Chicago.

International News Chicago American Hardwood Manufacturers’ Association

Woman Named to Civil Service Commission

President Wilson sent to the Senate the nomination of Mrs. Helen H. Gardiner of Washington to be a member of the civil service commission. She is a magazine writer and suffrage worker and her appointment marks the first woman on the commission.

Cinternational News Service Washington Wilson Senate Helen H. Gardiner Civil Service Commission

Widow Shot When Refuses to Marry

BARRE Vermont March 22 Hoyt Gallup 68 a farmer shot and killed Mrs EB M Porwick 51 a widow here today Gallup then took his own life He became angry the woman would not marry

International News Service Barre Vermont Hoyt Gallup EB. M Porwick Gallup

Stolen Freight Recovered Near Decatur Cave

Sheriff May and deputies uncovered a cave west of Decatur where a band of freight thieves rendezvoused. A small cache of tobacco and tobacco gear was found, with evidence of other thefts tied to through shipments to Texas and Mexico. Five cars reportedly entered by the gang were identified, suggesting they targeted moving freight to avoid early detection.

North Alabama May Decatur Decaturnia Texas Mexico

United States Presses Armenia Protections in Turkish Settlement

Washington March 22. The United States will demand full protection for Russia and Armenia in the Turkish settlement. The government has prepared its reply to the pace ment proposal and insists on no action hampering Russia and on large concessions to Armenia.

International News Service Washington United States Russia Armenia

Body Drifts Fifty Days in Tennessee

The body of James Hardy Nolan, who was drowned at Muscle Shoals seven weeks ago, was found Sunday morning near Saw Tenn after drifting in the Tennessee River 500 days. Nolan served as a member of a government fleet at a Son Dam. The high stage had delayed the searchers.

James Hardy Nolan Muscle Shoals Saw Tenn Tennessee River Nolan As & E Ason Dam

Journal Needs A Efed Phone 386 5 O'clock

The fragment hints at a journal requiring a phone contact at 386 area code by 5 o'clock. It mentions an efed reference and a time constraint, but other context is missing.

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Bern Pres. Harrison Bank ST Engineer’s Corps Jim Reed Wreck Benson Sims Admiral Benson Admiral Williams. Benson Shipping Board Admiral Sims Naval Affairs Committee Bradshaw Beaty Bussey’s
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