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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1920

Page

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Health survey of Twin Cities aims to reveal disease costs

A health survey led by Dr. Burton Austin and Miss Ruby Price begins in the Twin Cities to measure preventable illnesses such as chicken pox malaria and typhoid. Workers will gather home data on communicable diseases to illustrate the high cost of public health negligence.

Twin Cities Burton Austin Austin Misa Ruby Price Health Department Miss Price Albany Decatur Water Company Montgomery

Palmer Wins in His Native State

Reports from Pennsylvania show Mayor J. Hampton Moore leading Governor Sproul as state returns come in slowly due to many candidates on party ballots. Boise Penrose renominated for a fifth Senate term. Democrats claim the 76 man delegation will support Attorney General Palmer for the presidency and that the Palmer ticket will secure nominations.

Internati News Service Philada Pennsylvania J. Hampton Moore Sproul Boise Penrose U. S. Senate Attorne

Smith and Watson Control in Georgia

Opponents of the Nations League treaty in Georgia led by Hoke Smith and Thos. E. Watson claim a near midnight victory in the state. The article notes their success in steering anti league sentiment and mentions international influence from the San Pr belief.

Internations Atlanta League of Nalions Georgia Hoke Smith Thos. E. Watson San Pr Belief Fm

Merchants Slash Prices on Clothing Nationwide

A broad wave of spontaneous price reductions hits clothing and shoes across many cities with reductions of 15 to 25 percent and some as high as 50 percent. Chicago merchants reportedly hold firm for now though. Major ads accompany the slash in newspapers.

Chicago Dsae Shin

San Francisco Stores Launch 20 Percent Discount Sales

In May epidemic of price cutting in San Francisco stores. Leading establishments announce sales with 20 percent discounts on entire stocks.

Francisco May San Francisco

Washington Slow On Price Reductions In May

National capital shows slow response to general price cuts. A few large merchants held cut-price sales earlier than usual while others kept higher prices to maintain order and manage extended demand.

Washington National Capital

Gonzales Might Be Named Interim President in Mexico

Report says General Pablo Gonzales could be appointed provisional president by Congress to serve until elections. Senate debates a committee to seek Carranza’s formal resignation. Rebel cavalry reportedly pursues the deposed leader as federals released after San Marcos battle. British consul in Vera Cruz is reported safe and en route to the city.

Ceoce Etaml News. Service Mexico Pablo Gonzales Congress Senate Carranza San Marcos Obregon Gonsales Vera Cruz Mexico City Car Panza

Delegates to State American Legion Convention to be elected

Morgan County post to elect its delegates at Thursday night meeting. Local officials aim for a strong delegation as the state convention meets in Anniston on June 4 and 9. Officials will decide whether to invite the state to hold its 1921 sessions in the location.

Morgan County Irte The American Legion Legion Anniston

Maxwell Elected Albany Alderman From First Ward

J. M. Maxwell, a popular West Albany resident, was elected to the city council to succeed Alderman Chenault who resigned after moving to the Fourth ward. The decision comes as Davidsons ordinance to regulate carnivals was introduced and referred to the police committee. The board also deferred selecting a successor to Thomas Kearns on the school board until the next meeting.

J. M. Maxwell West Albany Chenault Maxwell Albany Davidson Dntnot First Avenue Lee Sea Debbie Wonksey Albany High School Princess Theatre Kearns

Huns Unworried by Big Indemnity

Paris reports Lloyd George and Millerand propose a lump sum indemnity of 120000000000 gold marks on Germany. The Germans doubt the amount, doubting allies' will, and focus on Germany's ability to pay. Cabinet delays German delegation details until allies reveal plan.

International News Service Berlina Paris Lloyd George Millerand Germany Aes Mu‘tag John M

Miss Bettie James Dies at Hillsboro

Funeral services for Miss Bettie James will be held Thursday at 4 o clock at her Hillsboro home. Survived by a brother, several nieces and nephews, and many relatives. The late Miss James, aged 60, was widely known in the counties.

Bettie James Hillsboro Lus Neices Thurso'clock Migs Heroe Lawrence

Musgrove Addresses Alabama Labor Federation Convention

L B Musgrove spoke to Alabama Federation of Labor delegates in Florence on May 19 opposing S D Weakley and Oscar Underwood in the recent primary. The convention endorsed a plan to establish a daily newspaper in Birmingham or Montgomery and discussed future convention sites, with Albany-Decatur players pushing to host the 1921 meeting. Congressman Huddleston delivered the principal address, urging unity at the polls, and E E Emerson spoke on the Ragland based Alabama School of Trades and Industries project funded by $30,000.

Florence Ala L. B State Federation of Labor Huddleston Ninth District Ident Harrison Tim Alabama Lytle Brown Engineering Corps A. S. ‘Army Wilson Marion Cope Phillip Bourne Boot and Shoe Workers of America Chas Ev Layman Order of Railway McDaniel Harrison Albany Chamber of Commerce Albany John Re TP Rives Brotherhood of Railway

Chicago Faces Acute Coal Famine Amid Short Supplies

Chicago records reveal only six days of coal on hand as freight congestion and car shortages slow loading. Dealers warn of worsening supply and higher prices, with May 19 report detailing dwindling stocks and logistical bottlenecks.

Chicago

Campaign for GOP nomination narrows as Beveridge named possible compromise

Washington report notes 57 of 984 delegates chosen and race tightening toward a compromise candidate. Beveridge of Indiana emerges as a possible nominee with Hughes Watson Taft Sproul Allen and Coolidge also mentioned. Alabama's Republican convention in Birmingham elects several delegates with further at large seats to follow.

International News Service Washington Aften Albert J. Beveridge Indiana Chas. Evans Hughes James E. Watson Taft Sproul Pennsylvania Allen Kansas Coolidge Massachusetts Beveridge Xagon

Bryan instructed cast his ballot for liquor man

Wm Jennings Bryan, delegate to the national convention, was instructed by the state convention held in Omaha to follow the primary's instructions and cast his vote for Gilbert Hitchcock. The platform favors the greatest degree of individual liberty consistent with law, with about fifty women delegates present.

Omaha Wm. Jennings Bryan Vention Gilbert M. Hitchcock San Francisco

Nebraska Republicans Adopt Platform Opposing League Covenant

In Lincoln Nebraska on May 19 delegates at the Republican convention unanimously adopted a platform that repudiates the covenant of the league of nations. The document expresses willingness to accept reservations only as a last resort to secure early peace.

Georgia International News Service Incoln Neb Nebraska League of Nations Willling

Legion Triumphs Over Kiwanis In Muddy Charity Game

In a rain soaked charity baseball match the American Legion defeated Kiwanis 16 to 5 to aid the Children's Aid Society. D M Carr served as official scorer late at night. crowd estimate put the total proceeds near 500 dollars from tickets and refreshments.

D. M. Carr Legion Kiwanis Legion- Kiwanis Children’s Aid Society High Seas Brest William Wyker Roy Billings Central National Bank Post Garnett Indians Bradley State Joe Bradley Huntsville Ro‘arian Huntsvilliar Sam American Legion Austell Second Avenue M. Thompson Pee Wee Adoe van Shae Aa Daniell Warren ‘Cotton Co Sesan Wikis Meton Okworth

Work progress at Wilson Dam features rapid concrete pour

Reporter J E K Blair notes rapid progress on Wilson Dam as concrete pours into the site near the Muscle Shoals temporary bridge. He describes the powerful river surge from the narrowed channel, island access, and the grouting process filling rock crannies as engineers shape the 104 foot high structure and base width.

Great Bend Muscle Shoals Niagara Falls Wilson Dam Prentiss Blackwell Florence Nye Sheffield Rae Blackwell France

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