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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
1
Omaha stores cut prices 20 to 30 percent sparking a Christmas-like rush and up to a 400 percent rise in some cases. Two shops cut entire stock 33 1/3 percent while reports noted strong sales as profiteering debates loom in Congress.
In Washington on May 20 two men s furnishing shops ran large ads announcing cuts of 25 percent and 15 percent. Charles J. Columbus, secretary of the Merchants association, said further general reductions will follow due to the late summer season.
Boston reports ongoing price cuts in clothing with women's dresses dropping from 50 to 35 dollars, underwear from full price to 75 cents on sale, and $2.00 neckwear reduced to 85 cents as New England markets continue discounts.
The Alabama state Republican convention in Birmingham adopted a platform opposing the League of Nations with or without reservations. It urged deportation of undesirable aliens, favored restricted immigration, and opposed compulsory military training. Delegates to the Chicago convention were named for various districts and at large.
Morgan County American Legion posts plan to elect about 15 delegates to the state convention in Anniston on June 8 and 9. Leaders urge full attendance tonight and push for a strong, united delegation to support the bonus bill and campaign.
Roxie Tarver, a black woman, is held in Morgan County jail on a murder charge after Jim Woodruff, another black man, was stabbed to death yesterday afternoon on West Vine street. The confrontation began when Woodruff struck Tarver.
Washington May 20 The fate of soldier legislation remained undecided as the house ways and means committee recessed to reconvene for further consideration. The panel, by 18 to 12, is understood to have adopted a 10 percent tax on stock dividends declared since January 1, 1918, while the American Legion plan for a cash bonus was defeated along party lines by Republicans.
Uncle Bob Knox, a Mexican War veteran and Murray County farmer, died at 96. His attorney sought to annul his eighth marriage, with three prior wives divorced and four predeceasing him. Knox was among the first volunteers from the state when the Mexican trouble began.
Norman Harris son of Mr and Mrs A J Harris won the school declamation medal at the Decatur commencement program. John Hill placed second with Rome and its young Harris noted by judges R C Nungaster James DiRago and H Swartzman.
Campbell Gibson, a negro, is held in the county jail on a charge of assault with intent to rape against Dollie Doris. The warrant was sworn by Smithie Doris. Gibson was arrested at Athens in Limestone County and returned to the county by Sheriff May.
Denver Colorado shows 256 369 residents an increase of 42 918 while Elizabeth New Jersey lists 96 682 residents an increase of 22 273 from prior counts.
The Alabama Federation of Labor votes Albany over Birmingham 98 to 57 for next year’s convention. Executive committee members named include M. B. Bargainer Montgomery Sam Hunt Florence A P Ezell Anniston W R B McCluskey Albany and E W Sherman Mobile. The body also backs a veteran bonus funded by excess profits tax.
C P McDaniel secretary manager of the Albany Chamber of Commerce returned from a visit to Sheffield and Florence where he studied business conditions and Muscle Shoals dam progress. He said conditions are good in Albany despite rain dampening North Alabama and predicted a very promising outlook if local business leaders act promptly. He noted dam progress at Muscle Shoals and projected completion within two years if current momentum continues.
Funeral services were held for infant Sarah Frances White daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul White at the family home in Moulton. The brief obituary notes the infant died recently and was laid to rest in the local area.
Local shops align with national slash, advertising 20 per cent cuts and big sales. S. M. Winton, Matlock's, and Buttrey announce three day, economy, and ready-to-wear reductions, signaling a flood of shoppers from surrounding areas.
Roanoke Virginia Democrats head to the San Francisco convention prepared to cast their first ballot for Senator Carter Glass and to back the Wilson administration in its entirety. The convention faces a tempestuous day with liquor as the key issue and a fight over a wet plank in the platform.
Strong for Woodrow Wilson the Grand Rapids Democratic convention ended with full support for the peace treaty and League of Nations. Herbert Baan was ignored after winning the April primary and a prohibition plank failed by a large margin.
Indianapolis May 20 Vice President Marshall urged lawful steps to ease Prohibition's burdens at the state convention. He argued equal justice requires legislation for all citizens and warned against class grievances, urging jail for profiteers and broader enforcement of the law.
Salt Vera Cruz May 20 A rumor that Carranza was captured in the Puebla Mountains was denied by officials. Last reports said he remained at large as belief grows he may be allowed to escape to avoid trial embarrassment. Telegraph service extended nationwide.
Reports published in Mexico City on May 19 and transmitted by Summerlin indicate Carranza forces are now at Zacatlan, east of Mexico City, moving toward the Turpan oil districts, while Puebla state’s governor presides over his government.
Fifteen delegates from district cities attend the annual meeting in Decatur with Mrs. Brew Jones of Montgomery presiding. This afternoon visitors will be entertained at a reception hosted by Mrs. L A Neill on Jackson Street.
Decatur high school graduates will present an entertaining Class Night in the auditorium tonight starting at 8 o clock. The program includes class introduction history and a reading of will and prophecy.
An 85 gallon still was captured. Chief Deputy Sheriff was involved in the seizure.
In Matewan West Virginia early this morning two companies of state constabulary arrived from Charleston restoring quiet after a fatal gun battle. Ten killed and five fatally wounded in last night’s clash between Baldwin Felts detectives and residents. Mayor Cabell Testerman confronted the detectives as they began eviction of miner families from company houses.
Seven Alabama delegates meet in Birmingham to determine their San Francisco vote. The gathering, called by W. T. Sanders, includes district and at large members from Mobile, Selma, Tuscaloosa, Florence, Birmingham, Decatur, and other cities as listed in the notice to T. M. Jones.
Based on a letter to his old friend C. Robertson, J. Lee Barnes of the Twin Cities sold his lease on the Majestic in Atlanta. Friends react with gratification at the reported success and sale.
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