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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1924
Page
2
Fragmentary text reflects a contemplation on divine guidance and knowledge. It mentions teachings about feeling reverence toward God and references Premier Ray of France in a vague historical context. The readable portion lacks a clear event or outcome.
A peculiar federal push calls for a vote on the Ford offer while noting that no vote has yet occurred. The dialogue emphasizes urgency with the line Everyone wants vote and It would seem, and yet there is no vote. In the meantime, let's vote.
A polling station chat during the primary revisits the idea of a tie election. A watcher asks if such a tie has ever occurred and recalls famous tie elections from past campaigns.
Consistent efforts to assist the Tennessee Valley are noted as news that a Senator will be temporary chairman of the convention. Senator Harrison faces a pivotal year. observers warn against assuming Valley voters forgetful of past support or opposition during the Ford offer debate before Congress.
The Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs marks a national clash of regions and class as thoroughbreds from the Atlantic seaboard meet Kentucky stock. The field is open with no clear favorite, weights rise to 126 pounds, and purses grow since Aristides era as Old Rosebud’s 1914 record stands.
Selma Journal laments that politics cannot run itself and warns that if men fail to serve the public, others with pockets to fill will take charge, leaving taxpayers to pay the bills.
The Chicago judges state the president lacks authority to pardon contempt sentences. They argue constitutional separation of powers bars executive interference in judicial acts. The Age-Herald comments that pardons in Grossman undermine respect for law and should not extend executive privilege.
Reports from Hawaii detail a violent Kiluaea eruption that claimed three lives including Miss A. Thomas, a district nurse, and two soldiers. One bookkeeper, Tramanglor, suffered crushed legs after being struck by rock. Violent activity continues with large detonations, rock showers, ash rain, and vivid lightning as observers reach military camps.
Mrs. Mary Davisson serves as the official banker for Bloo school children in Hinds County. She explains the system and teaches lessons to more than 2,500 students, providing financial literacy guidance and oversight of school funds.
Funeral services announced for 2 30 today at the family residence for Mrs Sallie Cowan who died Sunday morning. Interment will be in the city cemetery. She is survived by her husband J H Cowan three sons J N J R and J R Cowan and daughters Mrs Ed Sullivan and Mrs M Mills.
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