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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1920
Page
1
National political circles buzz as Herbert Hoover announces candidacy on the Republican ticket. He adopts a middle ground on the league of nations while criticizing extreme participation and vows to run a nationwide campaign.
International News Service reports nightly unrest in Copenhagen as crowds parade and republican speakers challenge Premier Liebe's ministry. Workers threaten a general strike, with moves to conciliate parties amid political tension. Politiken accuses the Dowager Empress of Russia of influencing King Christian X.
President Wilson urges the expulsion of Turks from Constantinople in a reply to the allied note. He argues for Russian representation on the Constantinople council and stresses liberal Armenian boundaries and sea access amid regional claims. In Los Angeles, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks obtain a marriage license and plan a Sunday ceremony after delays and personal preferences.
Testimony from Solon Roberson and his brothers links family insanity to the defendant as prosecutors seek sanity findings in the Brindley murder. Witnesses describe sisters sent to asylum, a death by suicide, and alleged heredity questions while doctors evaluate Roberson’s hallucinations and sanity.
The house plans to act in March around 3 p.m. with a protracted session likely. Speaker Garner will push direct action on ratification without committee reference, and Governor Russell may appear to urge approval before the body.
Hartford dispatch reports Governor Holcomb has definitively decided not to call a special legislative session to take up the suffrage amendment.
Washington reports that coal prices will rise after government restrictions end tonight. Trade sources anticipate a surge to near 1917 levels within days, with a 27 percent increase in a related price move pushing coal from about 50 cents to roughly $2.00.
The House approves the home rule bill amid partisan lines as supporters cite local self governance. Opponents warn of potential conflicts with state oversight while officials promise clear guidelines and timely implementation.
International notice from London reports Germany moving troops and tanks as a mobilization response. No further verifiable details provided in the readable text.
The Princess Theatre in Florence is closed due to a roof sink, with plans to repair immediately and reopen soon. The Olympian musical comedy company has been transferred to the Princess in Florence, and the contractor’s bondsmen will cover repairs.
Chicago officials warn a nationwide meat shortage looms unless two federal labor mediators can settle the livestock handlers strike. Reduced Chicago receipts and freight embargoes have already driven up meat prices and conditions are expected to worsen.
A poll of Democratic newspaper editors by the International News Service shows William G. McAdoo of New York leading for president with John N. Cox of Ohio as vice president. The platform favors business administration with liberal leanings and a broad interpretation of the 18th amendment.
Preliminary population figures released today show Harrisburg Pennsylvania at 75 917 with an increase of 11 731 and Sulphur Springs Texas at 5 568 for 1920, indicating growth patterns among developing towns.
In Lawrence Kansas Jess Willard was fined one dollar in court today after being charged with disturbing the peace. The International News Service reported the event from the local courthouse.
Sir Edward Carson leader of the Ulster Unionist Party told the House of Commons that Scotland Yard informed him all men left were involved in a pursuing chase. The report cites threats against the Ulster leader amid ongoing security concerns in London.
Thomas A. Bowles a Central National Bank cashier and his family will live on Jackson street as their handsome home is moved a block west to an adjoining lot. The house will be moved intact on moon rollers and occupied during transit. Bowles plans a bungalow on the old lot, though his timetable remains unsettled.
tumultuous scenes shook the New York Assembly as it opened the fight to unseat five socialist members Speaker Sweet appealed for order. The 145 member body prepared to decide by ballot whether socialists are fit to sit or should be barred from the councils of the state. If unseated the socialist party could be outlawed at the polls and lose party privileges.
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