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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1922

Page

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Edison Predicts Great Future for Valley Amid Senate Battle

Edison predicts a bright future for the valley as a bitter fight looms in the senate over Johnson's child labor proposal. Proponents urge constitutional safeguards and humanitarian grounds while opponents argue it unsettles state rights and the dual federal system. The dispute splits Republican ranks over whether to add a new article or amend article ten.

Edison W. Johnson Rnia Judiciary Committee Johnson Sishalt

Mrs Crawford Called By Death In Fitzgerald Visit

Mrs. Carolin Elder Crawford aged 85 died at 12 15 this morning at her granddaughter Mrs Paul Morrison 104 Sixth Avenue East Fitzgerald Ga She had lived in Fitzgerald but came to visit My and Morrison Funeral services are set for this afternoon at 2 from the residence Rev G M Davenport officiating The body will be sent to Seville Ohio her childhood home Survived by granddaughter a daughter Mrs Brown of Fitzgerald and a son T E Crawford Pallbearers are E F Baird W Glopton Tee G Cook D G

Carolin Elder Crawford Paul Morrison Sixth, Avenue East Crawford Fitzgerald Morrison G. M. Davenport Seville

Combine Looms by York Considered Amid Bethlehem Ties

May 20 report notes a large steel combine centering on Bethlehem company seen as a possibility today, following withdrawal of the plan and Tube.com.

York Hige Steel Bethlehelm Company T and Tube

Mrs. Bricken Elected President of Alabama Women Voters

Mrs. Charles R. Bricken wife of the Alabama Court of Appeals presiding judge was elected president of the Alabama League of Women Voters at the Montgomery convention. New officers include Mrs F W Smedley first vice president and Mrs H A Sharpe second vice president with Mrs W E Newton secretary and Miss Annie Joe Coates treasurer. The league plans legislation to aid child welfare and protections for women and families, with bills to be drawn by Mrs L A Bush and support from the state child welfare commission.

Montgomery Bar Albany-Decaturity Montgomery Ala Charles R. Bricken Eery Court of Appeals of Alabama Alabama Terve of Women Voters Bricken Kate G. Agan Mobile F.W. Smedley Fruithurst H. A. Sharpe Birmingham W. E. Newton Evergreen Annie Joe Coates Gadsden Luna Davis League of Sheffield Muscle Shoals Instruc League of “Women ‘Voters State Child Welfare Department League

Fowler Dugger Visits Twin Cities from Andalusia

Fowler Dugger of Andalusia associate editor of The Andalusia Star was a visitor in the Twin Cities today en route home from Louisville where he attended the races.

Fowler Dugger Andalusia Alabama Twin Cities Louisville

Correction to Pig gy Wiggly advertisement pricing

A correction note states that yesterday in the Daily the Catsup Van Camp 15 oz bottle was mispriced and should read 27 cents. The 24 pound Obelisk should be $1.30 and Jedsey S. R. should be $15.

Catsup. van. Camp Jedsey S. R

Turner Preaches at Willoughby Presbyterian Sunday Morning

Rev. Herman L. Turner will preach at Willoughby Presbyterian church Sunday morning and evening. He was formerly a member when ordained and later became pastor of the Columbia Avenue Presbyterian church of Sheffield. He will depart tomorrow for Sheffield where he will attend events Monday.

Herman L. Turner Willoughby — Presbyterian Church Turner Willoughby Church Columbia Avenue Presbyterian Sheffield

Attacks Renewed on Daugherty by Arkansas Senator

In Washington on May 20 Senator Caraway of Arkansas read a photostatic copy of a contract between Attorney General Daugherty and Charles W. Morse alleging a $25,000 payment for Morse's release from the Atlanta penitentiary. The Senate listened in silence as Caraway pressed for Daugherty's resignation to spare the administration further embarrassment.

International News Service Washington Daugherty Senate Today Caraway Arkansas Charles W. Morse New York Morse Atlanta

Decision Planned on June Circuit Court Term

Officials weigh whether to convene a June term of the circuit court. Judge C Kyle, who would preside, will decide in the coming days after considering agrarian conditions and farming progress. Aims to avoid disrupting crop operations while assessing suitability of a midyear session.

C. Kyle Sii

Dr Hollingsworth’s inspiring Decatur graduation address

Dr Hollingsworth urged graduates to pursue a life oriented education not just career training. He warned that without the moral and religious will civilization risks self destruction while noting progress from weaponry to extended reach. He framed producers as varied by viewpoint, from swill-makers to artists and thinkers.

Maggie Hollingsworth

President Harding Signals Hands Off on Bonus Passage

President Harding will not dictate the bonus legislation to Congress. He told Senate leaders to pass the bill without White House instructions, aiming to avoid appearing to control congressional action. Senator McCumber announced next Tuesday would be set aside for committee consideration of the bill.

International News. Service Washington Harding White House Senate Finance Committee Congress McCumber

Garden Products On Sale Now In Local Markets

Local gardeners and truckers report early vegetables nearing market, including snap beans, corn, potatoes, tomatoes and okra. Homegrown produce offered at lower costs, with farmers noting fall gardens can yield steady revenue when conditions allow.

Scouts to Meet Albany High for Important Meeting

A called meeting of Albany Boy Scouts will be held at Albany High School on Monday at 10 30 AM. Attendance is required for those planning to join the hike. Be on time.

Albany Boy Scouts Albany High School

Timid 10 Face Reporters Wizard Talks Secretly in Committee Parley

Newspaper men barred from a session at the Tennessee Valley Authority meeting as Edison and Ford discuss plans to boost fertilizer production warehousing credit and farm prosperity. The event outlines government forms and factory growth with Edison claiming modernization and shared wealth.

Edison Ford Pac ‘Ly Pen Prove Farm Credita

Ruth Reinstated by Judge Landis to Play for Yankees

Ruth is restored as a Yankees player by Judge Landis, allowing him to join the game against the St. Louis Browns. Also reinstated are Bob Meusel and Bill Piercy effective immediately, amid chaotic scenes at the Polo Grounds with thousands in attendance.

International News Chicago Ruth Mona New York Yankees Judge Landia St. Louis Browns Bob Meusel Bill Pierty

Cotton Market Slips on Weather and Trade Signals

Market action shows a softer session as weather updates and commission house notes influence prices. Traders noted limited buy interest and endweek covering with some relief rallies in select grades amid uneven demand.

May Address Highlights In Charlotte Celebration

In Charlotte North Carolina on May day General Johns ing and Hansford McNider spoke at a parade marking the three mileg celebration of the signing of the declaration of independence.

Charlotte N. C General Johnsing Hansford M¢Niderer

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