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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1920
Page
1
Authorities boost precautions as May Day events draw attention to Reds and market activity raises concerns. Close watch kept on officials and potential protests near the White House while legal action and security measures loom.
World wide May Day coverage notes vigilance in major cities. New York’s public buildings guarded. Paris cavalry patrols continue. London reports widespread work stoppages with millions idle in Britain. Connecticut militia guards Hartford capitol after threats. Boston reports occupation and detention of a governor's ally for examination.
Federal judges and Secret Service men kept a careful guard on the White House today as Attorney General Palmer and capital police prepared to nip violence in the bud in or about the halls of Congress.
May day in Paris passes without serious trouble. Public transport runs normally with two policemen on each bus and tram. Reux the prefect of police said at 1 o’clock there were no indications of revolt in Paris or suburbs.
The Boston News Service reports the May Day events with the arrest of a man at the Adams house as the sole untoward incident, while additional officials attended the governor.
The New York police reserve were on duty to prevent May Day disturbances by radicals. outdoor parades and meetings by extremists for today will be watched closely as indoor gatherings proceed.
Reports from 10 provinces dated May 1 state that the railway men’s strike has failed to tie up transportation. Officials note continued service and minimal disruption across regions.
More than 100 Connecticut state guardsmen protected the state armory and capitol in Hartford as authorities prepared for possible May Day bomb threats targeting public buildings and state offices.
An earthquake was recorded in St. Louis with a seismograph marking two shocks at 9:01 and 9:16 a.m. The tremor was strong enough to rattle buildings in parts of the city. Washington University officials say the quakes likely originated to the south or southeast of St. Louis.
Two distinct earth shocks were reported in Centralia this morning starting around early hours. Residents felt vibrations and a shaking sensation as the tremors occurred in the town and surrounding area.
The TiL region reported two quakes this morning. The first lasted about 15 seconds at 9:15 a.m. The second followed at 10:09 a.m. Residents felt shaking across the surrounding country as authorities assessed damage.
Virgil Evans of Birmingham president of the Dixie Flying Corp. inspected Messysek field with Chamber of Commerce officials and planned a further look. He had no public statement but said he was pleased with the field after the inspection and will proceed to Huntsville.
Funeral services were held at noon for Mary Maud Mathews daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Mathews who died Friday after an illness of three weeks. Rev W P McGlawn conducted the service at the residence on Jackson street. The body was taken to Shelbyville Tennessee for interment on Sunday.
Plain clothes police guarded all public buildings today as a precaution against May Day disorders. Officials rounded up over 1,500 radicals loiterers and lounge lizards and jailed or escorted them out of town. Police targeted the southside amid racial tensions as blacks moved into white neighborhoods.
Deputy Sheriff McGuthra arrested eight business men of Hartselle on charges of operating punch boards. They were released on bonds of 100 dollars each after he said he had learned they held city licenses.
Jefferson county headquarters report strong drift toward A G Patterson for the Democratic nomination to the Alabama public service commission. Business leaders in Albany and Decatur sign pledges praising his integrity and public service. Patterson returns from a busy campaign week optimistic, predicting a landslide and plans speeches in Eufaula Opelika Alexander City La Fayette and Roanoke before election day.
Vernon Snell sustained a painful leg injury late yesterday when he fell from a truck on Grant Street. He was reported resting as comfortably as possible today.
The Inquiring Reporter asks five Albany residents for views on a city recount. Responses vary from support citing a 26 percent increase in figures to calls for verification and prudent spending of public funds.
Officers chase moonshiners 20 miles east of Hartselle after stopping a still with 80 gallon capacity and 250 gallons of mash. Five other smaller stills found. 26 barrels located, five drained. J B Tapssett, operator of a store near Hartseile, arrested on prohibition charges with 500 dollar bond.
Funeral services were held Friday in Sheffield for Mrs. A. H. Carmichael a prominent North Alabama figure. A long time Federated club leader she planned May district meetings and led city beautification efforts. She was devoted to the Methodist church and known for energy and unselfish service to Tuscumbia.
Funeral services were held at the late residence 708 Moulton Street West at 2 30 this afternoon for Thomas C Dunnavent whose death ended a lingering illness. Rev We P Mgr of the Central Methodist Church conducted the services. Dunnavent, formerly in mercantile business here, had for years been a valued member of the community.
A Berlin dispatch reports the Ruhr district situation as genuine and tense amid ongoing concerns about stability and strategic interests. The note highlights regional strain and international attention without detailing specific incidents.
Three Albany Baptist churches hold week long revivals with strong attendances at First Baptist Albany and bright prospects for continued growth. South Side Baptist reports open profession and large future results as Evangelist M B Smith from Hartselle leads services with topics The Judgment The Coming of Christ and Hell. Dr W D Powell also speaks at Central Baptist on Holy Land travels alongside revival sermons. Chief Justice Gummere signs order for a recount of the May presidential primary votes for Johnson and Wood beginning May 10 in four counties with Johnson supporters posting 50000 dollars bond.
Frank Willie Barnett associate editor of the Birmingham Age-Herald will arrive Monday afternoon to address the Decatur citizens at city hall on the bridge movement. He is one of the featured speakers and a large crowd is expected to attend.
The Morgan County Post American Legion announced the first list of members for the minstrel program to be presented by the post in early May. Named are George F. Carter J L Fatty Robinson W McWilliams W K Mullen George Mainard A H Widner P H Legg Eugene Collier and Lamar Kyster. Mr Pettey will act as interlocutor. More cast names expected in days ahead.
The Leighton versus Local Y. M. C. A. matchup was canceled Friday as several local players could not obtain release to play.
Albany high twirler Ling pitched a superb game against Greene at Athens Friday but the AHS defense cracked in key turns allowing Greene to score three runs in the sixth and seventh. Ling struck out thirteen while Greene’s Bishop allowed ten hits as Ling’s teammates failed to support the lead amid a late rally, giving Greene a 4 to 3 win.
Representatives of the laboring classes in Mexico gather at Hermosillo to call on all parties to oppose President Carranza. The conference aims to organize a revolutionary movement with a socialist tone, inspired by events in Russia.
International News Service reports from Washington on May 1 that Venustiano Carranza is prepared to flee Mexico City, with details supplied from Madrid and Sonora homeland sources. The brief item notes potential exodus amid political turmoil in Mexico.
A special dispatch from Brownsville Texas reports on actions led by Gent and Magee involving force and a headed inquiry. Details remain fragmentary with limited readable names and context.
Realty dealers of Albs join Twin Cities bankers in backing the bridge movement. Lamar Penney says the bridge would raise local realty values by at least 26 percent. T. M. Dix predicts 25 to 50 percent gains and higher traffic. Thomas E Pride expects a 10 to 20 percent value rise along Second Avenue and Bank Street. E H Allison notes the project offers solid commercial and financial benefits.
Census figures from California and nearby areas show population increases in multiple counties and towns including Asada Cal., Wilson, Maxton, Lak al Lumber Bridge, Parkaton, and Zorgand with rises ranging from several thousand residents.
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