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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1920

Page

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Palmer Campaign Fortunes and Wood Spending Revealed

Col. Wm Cooper Proctor testified he spent 500000 on the Wood campaign in 47 states with 19000 per state for publicity plus 8000 per state for expenditures. He noted 500000 raised and 1980000 total contributions not covered by gifts. Carlin said Joseph F Guffey gave 10000 to Palmer’s fund. other details flagged in testimony.

International News Service Washington Wm. Cooper Proctor Cincinnati Leonard Wood Col Proctor Senate Wood Col. Proctor California Cal 2. Wood Col. Anti- Rubbermen” Bee Ohio Carlin Alexandria A. Mitchell Palmer Palmer Testifigny Sig Joseph F. Guffey Pittsburgh Off Mai Mexico Carranza Guffey Pennsylvania Giffey Co Funct H. 8 Dupray C Company Crucible Steel Company Wiliam Gooper Proctor Dineitnati

Albany Census Recount Sought After Discrepancies

City residents press for a renewed national tally as Albany officials and the chamber of commerce recount Second ward. Federal figures fall short of estimates by more than 300, prompting calls to cooperate with enumerators and notify them of missed residents.

Albany Albany Chamber of Commerce Sittason Ppg Cen Upper Emsede Federal

Crane Collapse in Florence Kills Three at Wilson Dam

A crane collapse at Wilson Dam near Florence Alabama results in three dead. Bayleas Broadfoot and Luther Fritz are named among the victims along with two African American workers. The exact sequence and identities of the other deceased are unclear from the fragment.

Florence Ala Bayleas Broadfoot Wilson Dam Here Luther Fritz Wong

Albany graduates receive recent diplomas in history class

The Albany school reports its largest graduating class on record as students celebrate widespread diploma fulfillment. Dowell enters a plea related to school improvement efforts aimed at bettering district performance.

Albany Dowell Princess Theatre B. L. Malone Board of Education America W.P. Wilks R. W. Cowart Dr. Cowell Alabama Spe B. L.malone Malone

Loyal Americans Plan Club House Officers Elected

The Westminster Club of Loyal Americans elected officers for the ensuing year and formed a building committee. About $550 was subscribed for a new nuclear fund as part of a monthly banquet at the church basement with talks on men’s work in the church.

Loyal Americans Plan Club House Westminster Club of Loyal Americans Martha Billings Tom J.rainey Price Hamilton FE. B. Johnson Willoughby King Follo A. D. Jervis E. R. Wolfe A. Wyatt Hal Mullen Neuclal

Legion Banquet Postponed After Membership Drive

The American Legion banquet scheduled to follow the membership drive has been postponed until next Wednesday night. Banquet committee members S. H. Wilds, Ralph White and Joseph A. Woods are finalizing details.

American Legion S. H. Wilds Ralph White Joseph A. Woods

Wood Loses Vote Tie In West Virginia Primary

National News Service reports early returns from yesterday's West Virginia GOP presidential primary show United States Senator Sutherland leading General Wood by about 8 000 to 10 000 votes. From 149 of 1 330 precincts tabulated Sutherland has 3 866 to Wood’s 0.

Ational News Service Chaton W. Va United States Sutherland Gen Wood Oie

Bergdoll aGet $1000 Reward for Capture

Washington authorities announced an additional reward of 1000 dollars for information leading to Grover Cleveland Bergdoll the wealthy draft dodger. The offer came from Samuel T Ansell and Edward F Balje y former judge advocate general and Bergdoll's lawyers voiced urgent appeals to authorities of the war department.

International News Service Washington Grover Cleveland Bergdoll Samuel T. Ansell Edward F. Bal Jey

Two Americans Seized by Carranza Slayers

News Service reports the American consul in Chihuahua was advised by the American Refining Co. of the seizure of two Americans, McDonald and Homer Carr, who were captured at Jiminez Chihuahua.

Fa News Service Chihuahua American Refining Company McDonald Homer Carr Jiminez

Commission Says Carranza Was Assassinated in Mexico City

The Obregon commission reports Carranza was assassinated in Mexico City and rejects Rodolfo Herrero’s claim that Carranza died by his own hand. It urges disregard of Herrero allies who were present at the shooting.

International News Service Mexico City

Funeral today for WSS Owen Miss Reba Owen 18

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at First Baptist Albany for Miss Reba Owen who died Monday night after swallowing poison after failing her final high school exam. Pallbearers include boys from the acting group.

First Baptist Church Albany Reba Owen

Negro Woman Released After Murder Charge In Morgan County

Roxie Tarver, a negro woman held at Morgan County jail on murder charges in the death of Jim Woodruff, was released yesterday after arraignment for a preliminary hearing before county judge W T Lowe. Woodruff was stabbed with an ice pick following an altercation during which Tarver was struck by Woodruff.

Roxie Tarver Morgan County Jim Woodruff Dodge W. T. Lowe Woodruff

Sugar Seizure Recommended in Chicago Notice

Chicago officials recommend seizure of 3,000,000 pounds of sugar held on railroad tracks for several days. The local head of the department of justice asks that the sugar be confiscated and sold at cost.

International News Service Chicago Department of Justice

Lever Act case moves forward in Indianapolis court

Judge A B Anderson in the United States District Court sustains part of a motion to quash indictments against 125 coal operators and mines charged with conspiracy to violate the Lever Act. He finds sections of the act void as class legislation and overrules other motions in five counts while striking thirteen.

International News Service Indianapolis A. B. Anderson United States District Court Anata Dan Anderson

Armenia Mandate Action Delayed After Convention Testimony

International notes indicate a mandate for Armenia from President Wilson faces slow action. The House and Senate Foreign Relations committees will discuss the matter tomorrow while Secretary Colby testifies on the alliance ties delaying final approval.

International News Washington Wilson Armenia House Senate Colby Shold

Too Much Profit, Economist Says

Washington reports a commentary by an economist criticizing profit levels amid concern over common dress goods prices and supply including blue gin im unbleached cotton wash satin and audit fabrics. The piece notes consumer impact and potential market tensions.

International News Service Washington

Johnson State Primary Election in Oregon Reevaluated

In Portland estimates show Johnson leading in the Oregon primary on nearly complete returns. Johnson’s plurality over Vout is expected to approach 2,400 as figures tighten in the tally.

Johnson Oregon Inte News Portland Trom

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