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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1920
Page
1
Rebel forces near Jaurez threaten capture within 24 hours and prompt saloon closures while U S cavalry may intervene. General Gomez Carranza leadership defeated near the capital as American authorities seek protection, with destroyers likely deployed to Tampico and Vera Cruz.
Juarez ordered all residents to leave for U S territory and saloons closed on Sunday night. Businessmen expect the city to be turned over to revolutionary government within 24 hours, with possible U S cavalry crossing the river to keep combatants south of the Rio Grande.
General Gomez unit defeated at Texico as rebels advance toward the capital. Jose Cotero the Carranza commander in Puebla declares for the Sonora revolt, according to advices received at revolutionist headquarters.
Washington Arge. Se 3 Thon Francis Greenlaw, an American citizen, and his minor son were murdered yesterday at Balladose, Mexico by Mexican bandits, according to information at the state department today. The murder occurred about 125 miles from Mexico City.
Robert Ford an employee at the Churchill plant was bitten by a dog early Saturday night. The animal's head was sent to the Pasteur Institute for testing and no report had been received by late today. Ford's condition was reported satisfactory.
The Supreme Court recessed without a decision on the constitutionality of the eighteenth amendment or the Volstead Act. No ruling was handed down today and the court adjourned until May 17.
The Supreme Court invalidated North Dakota’s tax on railroad capital and denied the government’s request for a rehearing in the United States Steel case. The court had previously ruled US Steel a good trust.
Delegates from across the state will arrive Tuesday for the United Daughters of the Confederacy open state convention at Decatur First Baptist Church. Tuesday night program includes music by the Music Study club, invocations, welcomed by city and veterans groups, solos, and presentations with state president Miss Mary Lou Dancey welcomed by the hostess chapter.
New Bedford Conn May 3 two mills closed in the first hour of the textile strike this morning. Union officials refused to admit it but the general impression is that the rank and file operatives were not in sympathy with the strike order.
Boston May 3 report says more than 100,000 textile workers in New England threaten plant walkouts amid strikes and ultimatums. Manufacturers reportedly offered wage increases of 10 to 20 percent as the only hope to avert a mass walk-out.
A cyclone struck near Tegges in Cherokee county about 60 miles from Tulsa at 9 30 this evening leaving more than fifty dead and over fifty injured as reports come in by telegraph from Oklahoma.
Rev. C. C. Davison preached his first sermon as pastor of First Baptist Decatur before a large Sunday morning crowd. He emphasized Christ as the world’s center and spoke on Christianity’s wide influence on other faiths.
Decatur residents gather at city hall to discuss plans for a bridge. Dr. Frank Willis Barnett of Birmingham Age-Herald will speak, backed by directors J. Will W Sass Lynne Clyde Hendrix and L. B. Stout of Limestone Morgan Bridge Co. Ladies receive special invitation.
The Westside Presbyterian church started a revival meeting led by Rev W A Overton from Waterloo Ala. He noted recent religious interest in the West and in cities. The first service began yesterday and the series will run about ten days, per pastor Rev M M Crow.
Charles M. Morse president of the United States Shipping company was indicted in New York today on the charge of violating the act forbidding the sale of vessels without U S consent. The case centers on Morse and the ship sale practices of the company.
President Wilson approved the full pension bill. The measure establishes a minimum pension of $60 a month for veterans of the Civil and Mexican wars.
Census data lists Frankfort Indiana with 11 588 residents up 2 951, Durham North Carolina 21 719 up, Ponera California 13 500 up 8 298, Long Beach California up 7 784 or 212 2 percent, Aberdeen Washington 15 337 up 1 677, with Washington Percy rate noted.
A Saturday night public speaking event at the corner of Second Avenue and Johnson Street featured L. G. Gray of Jasper and M. Dinsmore, president of Alabama Farmers' Union. They praised Musgrove as the “right man to send to the Senate May 11th” and criticized Underwood, with references to Patterson and Kennedy.
Decatur attorney S. A. Lynne, a Lime-Morgan director, was named vice president of the Alabama Bar Association. Other new vice presidents include W. O. Mulkey E J Garrison Felix S. Smith W W Lavender and J Kelly Dixon. Alexander Troy was reelected secretary-treasurer. New members include C L Peck and Judge L P Troup of Albany.
An anti American demonstration disrupted a reception for Gen. John J. Pershing in Panama City. About 2,000 Panamanians marched torchlit through the streets denouncing Americans over occupation of Toboga island near the Panama Canal. The Panamanian president expressed regret.
The rival candidacies of Senator Johnson and Gen Leonard Wood faced off in Maryland’s primary. The regular G O P organization backs Wood and it was predicted the General would carry the state.
Chicago May 4 Pieangees of Gov Lowdon concede Indiana to Hiram Johnson while Wood headquarters maintain the General would win.
Striking switchmen in the Chicago district say they will return to work if railroads restore their seniority rights, a leader reports. Managers say the suggestion was declined and about half of the switchmen have already returned to work.
An electric wind and rain storm struck Albany Decatur and nearby areas early today. Thunderbolts from lightning damaged two trees on Prospect Drive and hail severely damaged cars beyond the Tennessee River. Homes near Huntsville reported window damage from strong winds.
Paris May 3 premier Miller and cabinet members met again to study the strike situation. Officials report growing belief the government won over radical labor advocates seeking a general strike. Dock workers at several French ports walked out hindering shipping, while northern miners refused to strike, pleasing officials.
Dr W D Powell assisted in the revival at Central Baptist Church and led a men s meeting at Preuit Dillehay Drug Store. He argued one prophecy proves Christ s divinity and noted the church surpassed its 75000 fund goal at yesterday s payment.
Partners in Morgan County use a stretch of fair weather to work overtime and catch up on projects, accelerating community efforts and economic activity amid favorable conditions.
Alabama enters final week before the May primary as candidates sharpen appeals. A joint debate between Capt. Frank S. White and former Gov. Emmet O Neal is expected to be a highlight. Races include the public service commission in Morgan County with A G Patterson leading Sam P Kennedy, and a slate of local and national posts with several party nominees and alternates listed for May 11 elections.
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