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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1920

Page

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Mexican Crisis Dominates Wilson Cabinet Talk

President Wilson called a cabinet meeting to discuss the Mexican situation as reports flow from Tampico. Navy reports calm in Tampico with no threats to Americans, while rebel actions around Mexico City intensify uncertainty over Carranza and La Huerta. Morgan County races draw large early turnout in Birmingham with heavy statewide interest.

I Petalervice Neay Wilson Navy Department Long Putnam Tampico Flotila Mexico Aia Ima de la Huerta Sonora United Revolutionary Agency Lutionary Carranza Vera Cruz Mexico City Treasury Oklahoma Meg West United States Emeilo Tamez Nogales

Allies to discuss future Russian policy with U S allies

London reports that the United States will be consulted on future Allied policy toward Russia and Germany before the Spa conference. Sir Auckland Geddes is to discuss the Russian situation with the American state department as claims under the Versailles treaty are pressed.

International News Service London United States Russia Germany Spa Sir Auckland Geddes State Department France C. M. Koortrecht Kiwanis Morgan Kiwanis Club Alabama Children’s Aid Society Morgan County Morgan Fiweing Club Morgan County Post T.e American Legion Alabama Children's Aid Society Alabama To-Morow

Local Kiwanis Legion Baseball Charity Game Held Next Tuesday

Interest runs high as rivals Kiwanis and Legion prepare for a benefit baseball match. Kiwanis players train while Legionnaires plan a later practice. proceeds support the Children’s Relief fund.

Kiwanis- Legion Kiwanis Legionnaires Frome Kiwanis Club Pe Ean Mpey Dee Children’s Relief Fund

Graves of U S Dead Shown in the Movies in Alabama

Memorial Day events in Alabama will present moving pictures of American cemeteries in France with Gov Kilby approval and Graves Registration Bureau authorization. The shows, supplied by the American Committee for Devastated France, aim to let relatives glimpse the graves of fallen soldiers via theater presentations across northern France footage.

Goveeds Kilby Washington Alabama Moving Picture Houses France American Committee For U.S

Carranza News In Doubt Over Capture or Escape

Reports from El Paso and Vera Cruz differ on Carranza status. Some say he was captured near Apizaco while others claim he broke rebel lines and makes a last stand 20 miles from Vera Cruz as 4 000 loyal troops defend him. Credible claims also place Gen Aguilar and Gen Diezquez in battle and deny Murguia involvement in the massacre.

International News EL Paso Carranza Apisaco Vera Cruz Vera Crug Aguilar Manuel Diezuez Min Murguia

Build a House Campaign Renewed in Albany

McDaniel of the Albany Chamber of Commerce renews the Drive for More Houses campaign. The May issue of The Five A’s outlines Albany’s urgent need for 350 new residences as industry expands.

Ivoe McDaniel Albany Chamber of Commerce McDaniel Albany United States City of Albany Cha of Commerce

Wilson Urges New Methods to Crush the Sub Menace Speech

President Wilson pressed for stronger action against German submarines in 1917. Secretary Daniels testified before a Senate committee that Wilson criticized British naval strategy and urged unconventional measures to target submarine nests, aiming to block sea lanes and strengthen U S war effort. Daniels outlined prewar Navy policy and a proposed continuous shipbuilding program.

Wilson Sims International News Service Washington United States Daniels Senate Whedi Maes Great Britain Navy Department Mace United States Navy

Olshine Building Sold to John Witt of Belle Mina

Announcement announces the sale of the Olshine building at Church and Bank streets to John R. Witt of Belle Mina. Possession is set for July 1 with rumors a farmer’s supply house may open there after the sale.

Olshine John Witt Belle Mina Church and Bank Streets John R. Witt Mr. Witt Harry Olshing Charles Alexander

Preliminary census figures released from Washington

Preliminary census figures announced today show Readsville North Carolina with 1080 and 5383 increase in lamberton North Carolina 1980 with 2691 and 461 increase in Comertnills APM 2M Jo

Washington Reidsville N.C Lamberton N. C Comertnills

Knox Resolution Debate Begins In Senate

The Knox peace resolution resumes in the Senate as Republicans push for a final vote by week’s end with the League of Nations as the central issue. The item highlights Senate debate and party strategy with Washington dispatches noting anticipated action.

L Tional Wagton League of Nations Senate Knox

Conservatives Win at Socialist Party National Convention

The conservative element of the Socialist party appeared to be in the saddle as the national convention resumed at the Finnish workers hall.

Aeeron News Service Socialist Party Finnis Workers Hall

Weather Forecast: Thunderstorms Then Strong Southeasterly Winds

A weather advisory notes likely thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday with fresh southeast coastal winds. Expected impacts include gusty conditions along the shoreline and potential minor hazards.

Home Steam Laundry Adds Two New Departments

Manager Clanton announces two new departments at Home Steam Laundry joining existing laundry dry cleaning and hot cleaning. An accordion pleating machine and a new dye work unit will reduce the need to send work out of town.

Clanton Tehir

William Dean Howells Dies at Hotel St Hubert

Renowned author and editor William Dean Howells died early today in his New York City apartment at the Hotel St Hubert after a recent illness. He was in his mid eighties and had returned from Savannah before his failing health.

Conternational News Service New York William Dean Howells Hotel St. Hubert Ial Howells Savannah

France Moves to Dissolve Labor Federation

Paris reports the government ordered judicial steps to dissolve the French Labor federation over alleged revolutionary aims. May 11 report notes the action targets the federation as a threat to public order and national stability.

France Labor National Paris

Daily to Bulletin Election Returns Tonight Hear ’Em

The Daily announces election returns will be bulletined from its office Tuesday night with a public hearing invitation. Officials and candidates are asked to call in their returns to speed tabulation and a Birmingham wire service will provide statewide results as received.

Serz Maj. Holcomb Peter Sergt. Holcomb Dai'v Sergt . Holcomb Princess Theatre Todey Birmingham Aero Fin “Sr

Alabama primary centers on long and short senatorial races

Voters in Alabama cast a record early vote in a heated primary with heavy first and second choice ballots. In Morgan county races were tight, while farmers flocked to the polls to vote before planting. many boxes reported brisk early turnout in Decatur and Albany as balloting opened.

Alabama Decatur City Hall Decatur Albany Underwood L. B. Musgrove D. Weakley Frank S. White Emmet O'Neal Ray Rushton J. Thomas Heslip Morgan County

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