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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
4
The piece notes the expected retirement of Premier Poincaré and hints at political instability as nationalist factions rise. It discusses the potential return of Briand and shifts in French public opinion, suggesting the electorate may resist radical socialist currents and bolstering support for a stable policy in postwar France.
Pulitzer winning Boston Herald editors praise Calvin Coolidge through a chorus of Massachusetts figures. Frank W Buxton and others credit influences from Margaret Foley James Lucy and Frank W Stearns, noting mass support and the path from local figures to national prominence.
The text discusses Russia's limited prewar export base dominated by agricultural goods and foodstuffs, with 90 percent of exports to Europe. It notes no immediate gain for the United States, while Russia's recovery could raise European purchasing and potentially lift demand for goods worldwide, even as wheat exports may compete with U.S. sales.
Senator Kendrick questions private ownership of Muscle Shoals as witnesses discuss federal control and the possibility of selling hydroelectric output to power companies in the Southeast. Howard Yates says Alabama Power would not resist dam three and would release its hold at a fair price, having provided site for dam two for one dollar.
The Droyers National Bank in Louis, Michigan closed its doors today by a board decision. President H R Dooley cited unexpected losses and rumors of bank failures as causing large withdrawals, though he stated the bank remained solvent with capital of 200000 dollars and deposits totaling 626440.76.
Reuben Bennett of Danville died on May 2 and was buried at Johnson's Chapel after funeral services at Danville Baptist Church led by Rev. Collier. Described as Danville's leading citizen, he served as rural carrier for over ten years and led the Sunday School as superintendent and Morgan County Sunday School Convention president. He was a deacon and is survived by his wife and four sons aged five to fourteen.
Local bankers A. H. Hoff T. A. Bowles W. E. Roper W. W. Fussell prepare to attend the annual state bankers convention in Birmingham. Clyde Hendrix departs Saturday and Fussell leaves Friday morning as colleagues already occupy the Magic City.
Morgan County Alabama sheriff announces execution against I J Willingham. Levied 40 acres in section 5 township 8 range 5 to satisfy a filed judgment. Sale to occur June 28 1924 at Decatur courthouse during legal hours.
Nashville defeated New Orleans 5 to 1 and Mobile routed Chattanooga 14 to 0. Atlanta edged Memphis 3 to 2 as Little Rock crushed Birmingham 20 to 8. St Louis beat New York 11 to 1, Philadelphia won 5 to 4 against Detroit, Boston triumphed 12 to 0 over Chicago, and Cleveland won 5 to 2 against Washington.
National League games featured New York defeating Chicago 6 to 4, Boston beating Cincinnati 8 to 1, St. Louis over Brooklyn 5 to 4, while Philadelphia and Pittsburgh had rain delay or rainout.
A slate of intercity games features Nashville at Mobile, Chattanooga at New Orleans, Memphis at Birmingham, Little Rock at Atlanta, St. Louis at New York, Cleveland at Washington, Detroit at Philadelphia, Chicago at Boston, Brooklyn at St. Louis, Boston at Cincinnati, New York at Chicago, and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh.
The document shows a bank balance sheet for Tennessee Valley Bank as of March 31 1924 listing resources including Loans 220000.00 and Loans and Overdrafts 254 1197, stocks and bonds, banking houses 10250, cash and due from banks, and borrowed funds 75090.00. It records assets and liabilities across loans deposits and borrowed money with various line items.
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