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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1920

Page

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Sonora Governor an Easy Winner in Mexico Election

Adolfo de la Huerta, elected provisional president of Mexico by Congress, will take oath June 1. Carranza’s burial set amid grief as rival Gen Pablo Gonzales fails to win. International News Service reports Washington confirms Huerta’s election.

Mexico City Adolfo de A Huerta Senora Mexico Mexican Congress Congress Senor de la Huerta Pablo Gonzales Venustiano Carranza Delores Carranza Herrero Genranza International News Service Washington de la Huerta State Department

Bonus Bill To Be Brought Up In House Thursday

Legislation to provide veterans bonuses is slated for floor action Thursday as House leaders disclose plans. Opponents vow to fight the measure while supporters led by Representative Rainey seek to modify it by removing insurance and land settlement provisions and preserving only the tax on stock distributions. The tax would affect corporations with incomes over specified thresholds and individuals earning around 20 000 each this year, with an expected yield near 1 billion dollars.

Rainey Ilinois Cor Stedeene

Bible Class to Open Hilda Cafe at Hotel Hilda

The Bible Class will open the Hotel Hilda cafe to raise funds. Lunch will be served starting tomorrow at noon, and on Monday Tuesday and evenings each week with Wednesday lunch set for a later time.

Hilda Cafe Icea Ten Methodist H Decatur Hotel Hilda Cafe

Senate to reject Armenian mandate

Washington may 25 there is scant prospect the senate will agree to President Wilsons request that the United States assume a mandate for Armenia. Republican leaders say opposition from both parties will block the move and sparks will fly when the measure is debated against league of nations and the peace treaty stakes.

International News Service Washington Senate Wilson United States Armenia League of Sevrepublican Oests League of Nations

Hoover Funded Slush Money Revealed in Senate Probe

John F. Luzey testified before the senate investigating committee that Hoover campaign operatives raised a substantial slush fund. A total of 62,966.76 was contributed to Hoover pre election efforts, with no national receipts from corporations and no contributions above 1,000.

Hoover National Republican Club John F. Luzey New York City Hoover Senate Luzey

Tongues Wagging Over Campaign Expenditures In Chicago

News service dispatch from Chicago reports a heated discussion on campaign spending tied to presidential campaigns. Washington shows exuberance at Johnson headquarters where California battleground activities are run by Hiram Pson Jr. The Lowden campaign says expenditures reached 400000 dollars and asserts it will not be matched by rivals. Wood forces argue wealth alone buys the presidency and questions candidate qualifications.

Chicago Washington Johnson California Hirampson, Jr Lowden U .S

Health survey enumerators meet with Dr Burton Austin

Decatur enumerators in the health survey campaign met with Dr Burton Austin the new county health officer at Decatur city hall. Plans were laid to complete the work in Decatur on schedule with a similar conference for Central Albany at the YMCA this afternoon. Additional meetings were planned for West Albany South and East Albany to gather data on mesquite and fly breeding sites to address unhealthful conditions before summer. Reports are due by Thursday and Friday. Dr Austin inspected the water plant noting good condition and filtration processes in operation. Negro residents have shown strong interest and some reports have already been filed.

Decatur Burton Austin New County Decatur City Hall Central Albany West Albany South East Albany Jin Thursady Austin Twin Cities

Death of MBE Brings Sorrow to Kikath Community

Miss Reba Owen 18 a Kikath school graduating student died at her Columbia Circle home after ingesting carbollie acid and chloroform. A note to her mother said I am saved. She earlier failed a final exam and had attended third and possible fourth exams with teachers Dudley and Barksdale. Her death shocked the community as funeral plans were arranged and authorities noted the emotional strain of her academic struggle.

Reba Owen Kikath School Columbia Circle Rfp Miss Owen Enon Owen Dudley

French President Slightly Injured in Train Fall

Paul Deschanel was injured after falling from a moving passenger train near Montargis yesterday but was able to preside at a council today. Doctors said he had a good night but ordered to leave Paris for rest.

Paul Deschanel Montgiris Paria

Wilson Tribute to America's Soldier Dead

President Wilson describes memorial day as a time to honor those who died for America and to draw inspiration for peace. He says a new heroic quality has come to American manhood and praises the war’s lessons shaping liberty and justice at home.

Wilson America International News Service New York American Legion American Legion Weekly Nual Franée

Noted Singer Margaret Romaine Heads to Twin Cities

Miss Margaret Romaine, renowned Metropolitan Opera singer, is due today from Knoxville Tennessee and will perform at the Masonic Theatre Wednesday night under Cable Shelby Burton Piano Co auspices. Tonight she will be hosted by local musical artists.

Margaret Romaine Metropolitan Company

Poison Club Raided Near Agua Prieta Mexico

Authorities shut down a social group dubbed the Poison Club after discovering dozens of bottles labeled poison in both Spanish and English. Officers confiscated the remaining coroner’s cocktails and jailed several members following the raid, as residents complained of drunken, disruptive behavior in the community.

AGUA _PRIETA Mexico Jose Cuervo

Prominent Athens Businessman Dies in Nashville

Kelley Chambers a longtime Athens business man died last night in Nashville Tennessee after treatment for blood poisoning following a operation for spinal meningitis Funeral services will be held in Athens after his remains are moved from Nashville authorities confirmed the death and the arrangements are pending

Kelley Chambers Athens Nashville Tenn Cain Seman

Official Canvass Planned for June 3 Primary Returns

A state Democratic Party sub committee will conduct the official canvass of the June 3 primary results. A. G. Patterson says the process follows rules allowing a 20 day window for potential contests. Until canvass, tight races remain undetermined.

Ust A. G. Patterson Alabama State Committee Wall Counties Patterson

Ory Cohen Announces Big Bargain Sale This Thursday

The Daily advertises a major sale by Ory Cohen with many attractive prices. The sale begins Thursday and prices are expected to be slashed across a wide range of items.

Ory-Cohen

Bee Line President Urges Bridge Construction Drive

Fred Crampton of Montgomery towned through the Twin Cities and urged local businessmen to accelerate the Bee Line bridge movement. He estimated the project would attract about ten thousand tourists annually and tied the effort to the $25 million good roads amendment.

BEE Line Twin Cities Gcome River Fred Crampton Montgomery State Highway Commission Crampton Cincinnati Boston Canada Alaba Highway Improvement Associa Tion Chamber of Commerce

Albany group forms golf and country club

A Twin Cities golf and country club organization meeting at Albany Chamber of Commerce rooms plans a 9 hole course on a site yet to be chosen. Stock totaling 16000 dollars with 3300 already taken will fund site purchase and construction with 85 attendees agreeing to organize committees on site selection by laws and finance.

Twin Cities Asured Rooms of Albany Ber of Commerce Hees Nance J.W. Clopton Ation Ee Chase Eset Ak L. W. Borton J. W. Clopton Julian Bibb Clopton Albany Danville Road Clapton W. W. Fussell Attee Hoff Tennis Tidwell J. Y. Hamill Charles Rountree Fred 8. Hunt T. A. Bowles Joe Woods

Ordinance Passes for New Sewer Lateral on Firat Avenue

The council approved a new sewer ordinance detailing installation of a sewer lateral from Moulton Street to Second Street Gent. The measure was discussed at a special meeting to accommodate several homes and curb future maintenance needs.

Firat Avenue Moulton Street Second Street Ron Get Aime

Calendar Ads Change Reminder for June

The Daily urges advertisers to submit June calendar ad copy now. Immediate submissions ensure inclusion in the upcoming issue and calendar pages.

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Sonora Gen. Gonzales Magistre E.tures Repecan Post Morgan County Post le Bion Albany-Decatur Raymond R. Brown Adjutant Timberlake W. N. Sholl Hugh, Stutts W. McWilliams Ernest Ragsdale Roy Billings Carl ‘Hauk Arthur Widter Ott Hames Lawrence Patterson H. Wilds Joseph A. Woods Ralph White The Legion Sirriw Mente None T. W.owen Mabel D. Es Staveane Poe Miss Ono Psteconge Parie Wall Fred J. Crampton Albany- Decatur CLUB
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