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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
1
W Jewett Lauck representing road Brotherhoods and unions asked the federal labor board to set a $2,500 annual minimum for all 2,500,000 railroad employees. He argued this sum reflects a family's living costs and comfort, urging immediate action and a curtailed wage data review.
Four Decatur men joined the rush for the Limestone- Morgan Bridge company stock. W. Irwin LO Stout Boggs Brothers and R. P. McEntire each subscribed $5,000, and Pete Ballas added $900. Committees in Albany and Decatur report strong response.
Following barbecue Poe, the annual convention of the Travelera Protective, opened Friday in Huntsville, concluded with officers chosen. M. S. Whitfield of Wyoming was named president, John Balie of Selma first vice president, W. Shirtser of Deepelpie second vice president, Wm Voo fifth vice president, Lyom of Birmingham secretary, Caslin chair.
Dr. B F Austin Morgan countys new health officer will start Monday morning inspections of local cafes meat markets hotels and restaurants to enforce sanitary laws. A rating card will be left at each site showing Good Fair or Bad. Noncompliant establishments may be closed pending actions by authorities.
London May 8 reports the Soviet forces evacuated Kiev and moved the Siberian army west toward Poland. A Paris dispatch says Ukrainians claim Polish actions cut rail lines 40 miles from Kiev threatening the Soviet army. Workers in Sovietia ordered under arms to reinforce the western front.
A Moscow newspaper says the Polish offensive against Soviet Russia stems directly from the Allied San Remo agreement to bolster Poland, reported from Vienna on May 8.
Wash ington May 8 The Knox peace resolution is to be called up again Monday when Senator McCumber a mild reservationist is scheduled to speak against it An early vote is anticipated as administration senators oppose delaying the vote and wish to give the president an early opportunity to sign the resolution so the peace treaty can be sent back with it
Local Albany travelers W A Gordon and T B Potter plan to depart for New Orleans next week to seek healing from Brother Isaiah. Dr Grayson reported visiting the healer’s houseboat and noted free offerings, scripture use, and selling pictures, soft drinks, and hamburgers to support the venture.
London May 8 Germany requests a postponement of the conference with allied representatives at Spa on May 23. The Foreign Office said today that if the request comes it probably will be granted.
The Inquiring Reporter gathers Albany women views on civic duties. Mrs J L Procter Miss Loraine Worthington and others call for women to engage in upbuilding city movements, believe it a solemn duty, and urge influencing men to act for betterment.
William Jennings Bryan urged harmony between political factions in Anniston and Huntsville as he campaigned for promi candidate Musgrove. He criticized relying on uncertain majorities, urged support for a wet plank if needed, and noted women from the W C T U attended the Huntsville event with flowers on his table.
Funeral services for S L Halsey will be held at 3 30 this afternoon in the cemetery chapel here. The Birmingham resident died yesterday morning at age 88. He leaves two daughters Mrs William of Decatur and Mrs L geht ferina and a son John F Halsey of Birmingham. The body will arrive on the afternoon southern train and be laid to rest in Reaven cemetery.
KF W Hussey was named county chairman of the local American Cotton Association. He has returned from a state executive meeting in Montgomery and announces plans to organize county efforts at an early date.
An editorial style piece reports Kiwanis club election results with humorous awards for members. Names such as Warner Fussell, Charles, Tom Bowles, Lester Sheffield, Foster Pointer, John White, Fatty Robinson, Robbie Daniels, Bill Wyker, Walter Clapton, Marvin Rankin and Jack Dillehay appear in playful titles and prizes reflecting the election. The tone is satirical, noting secrecy and the social awards given for personality quirks.
May 8 report from El Paso says the chamber of deputies of the federal district of Mexico backed the revolution. Gen Eugene Martiz at Chihuahua City reports Carranza and ministers seek an armist. Rebels suspect Carranza aims to delay troop movement and escape the capital. Gen Castanea reportedly takes oath in Tehuantepec state.
Rebel leaders in Jaurez rapidly assemble forces for a drive expected to break Carranzista control. Sixteen saloons run by foreguners have contributed $200 each to the rebel commander. Native saloonists have not joined.
Hartselle May 8 special a year end program at Morgan County High School featured eighteen graduates and three medals. Walter Rountree won for athletics high record, Miss Ruby Stephenson earned a music medal, and Perry Orr received a scholarship for the highest record in M C H S. Class Day and senior play highlighted the event.
Albany and Decatur honor living mothers and memory of those past. Sunday marks Mother’s Day, designated in 1914 by Congress, with services in churches and special musical programs. Tributes will be paid to the keystone of American democracy as ships, camps, and homes observe the day.
National gatherings set to declare for veteran bonuses. Congress to recess from June 5 during party conventions with no new legislation before May 15. A deficiency appropriations bill remains the last action before the break and possible postconvention agenda.
The Kiwanis club gathers a galaxy of players for a May 18 game against the American Legion. Fatty Robinson Floyd Taylor Marvin Rankin and others are listed along with manager Paul Morrison. Rankin aims for a single score before a 19th inning no hit bid. Proceeds go to the children.
New Jersey will send 16 delegates pledged to Gen Wood and 18 pledged to another candidate at the Republican National Convention, per public tallies released today by the state offices.
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