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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1920

Page

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Price Placed On Bandit Herrero Head on Way to Mexico City

A price of 100,000 pesos was set for Villa or Herrero with Manuel Camaros offering it for Villa's body dead or alive. Officials vow stern justice for Rodolfo Herrero, rebel leader against Carranza, as reports say Herrero moves toward the capital with heavy guards. General Cardenas reports voluntary surrender of Potts at Coyula in Vera Cruz state.

Francisco Villa Manuel Cameros Chihuahua Rodolfo Herre Carranza Cardenas Obregon Potts Coyula Vera Cruz Herrero Mexico City

Investigation Finds No Seizure Of Americans At Jiminez

A man reported to the state department that two American citizens were seized at Jiminez but authorities concluded the reports were untrue and there is no incident to investigate.

City State Department Jiminez

Florence Alabama Grows Rapidly From Wilson Dam boom

Florence Alabama population reaches 10,529 as of preliminary census figures, a gain of 3,840 people or 57.4 percent in ten years. Analysts credit Wilson Dam construction near Florence for attracting growth and development in the area.

International News Service Washington Florence Ala Wilson Dam

Mrs McAnear Dies At Home In Birmingham

Mrs Fannie McAnear mother of J B McAnear died at her son's residence 1405 Seventh avenue south this morning at 4 o clock. The remains will be conveyed to Oak Grove Road in ease county for interment Friday. She is survived by daughter Mrs Eto ns Joneson and son J R McAnear with other relatives listed.

Fannie J. BR. McAnear Seventh Avenue Oak Grove Ryan Crows Roads Eas County McAnear Daugh W. T

Prominent Citizen Died This Morning

William Gray longtime Louisville and Nashville shop employee died at his residence 7.1 Sixth Avenue West this morning around A o'clock. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 4 PM from the residence conducted by Rev. W. P. Wilks. Interment will be in the local area. He is survived by his wife two sons JM and J Gray of Albany a daughter Minnie Gray of Albany and Mrs alter.

Wiliam Gray Louisville Nashville Sixth Avenue West W. P. Wilks J. #. Gray Albany Mi Nie Gray Mra Alter

Knox Resolution Vetoed by Wilson

President Wilson vetoed the Knox resolution declaring the war with Germany and Austria at an end. He said it would stain the nation’s honor and surrender US rights, and that peace with Germany without demanding reparations is inconceivable and beneath the United States’ dignity.

International News Service Washington Wilson Germany Austria United States

Rome to land $22 million steel plant in Georgia

The International Steel and Motors company plans a $22,000,000 steel plant in Rome Georgia with immediate start on construction and road work. Capt T E Grafton backed the project through mineral resource surveys and will visit Albany and Decatur as local interest grows. Henry L Brittain of New York heads the venture with ties to Mobile shipbuilding and other steel ventures.

Rome Albany Decatur T. E. Grafton Capt Grafton Georgia City New Steel Company H. A. Dean International Steel and Motors Company Henry L. Brittain New York Mobile

Barracks Burned in Ireland Report Confuses Details

Dublin statistics report a wave of fires with 400 barracks allegedly burned in Ireland. The text is garbled with unclear wording and mis-spellings but suggests widespread destruction around Easter per Dublin figures.

Ireland Lusgimgan Dublin

Armenian Mandate Refused by Senate in May Vote

The Senate, by a 11 to 4 vote, declined to grant President Wilson the authority to accept a mandate for Armenia. Senator Brandegee of Connecticut led the resolution, stating Congress respectfully declines the power to accept the Armenian mandate as requested in the May 24 message.

Washinc Aever Senate Wilson Armenia Brandagee Connecticut Congress

Steamer Mobile City launched at Alabama port

The Mobile City, an all steel cargo steamer of 9 500 tons, is launched by the Chicago Ship Building company at Mobile. It is the first steel cargo carrier named after the city. A parade is planned at 8 o clock and Miss Mary Janet Smith of Mobile christens the vessel.

Netwa Mobile Mobile City Chicashaw Ship Building Company Essel Mary Janet Smith Gordon Smith

Matlock's sale cited for purchase of four shirts

A telegram to C. A. Moore from George E. Lewis of Norfolk, Ca. asks Moore to attend Matlock's sale and buy four shirts in sizes fourteen by thirty ree, with assorted stripes, at about three or four pillars each, and to mail COD or advise the amount. Lewis says he will mail a check.

Matlock's C. A. Moore George E. Lewis Norfolk Matlock

Sutherland Leads In West Virginia Republican Preference

Charleston reports Senator Sutherland leading Maj. Gen. Wood by about five points in the Republican preferential vote as returns come in from 57 districts.

Sutherland International News Service Charleston W. Va United States Wood Otes

Woolen Company Chief Indicted for Profiteering

William M. Wood president of the American Woollen Co of New York and the American Woolen Co of Massachusetts is to be arraigned in federal court on charges of profiteering under the Lever Act. Government accountants allege the firms earned 300 to 400 percent more profit than in 1919.

Hlews Service Wm. M. Wood American Woollen Co New York The American Woolen Co Massachusetts

Garth Heights Planned for Albany Area Auction Soon

The 1,200 acre Garth estate near Albany Danville Moulton road is to be developed into an exclusive suburban section named Garth Heights with 10 and 20 acre farms called Garth Meadows. Otto Moebes and local real estate men plan a two to three day auction with barbecue brass band and wide publicity from Canada to the Gulf. The site includes the old Col. Jesse Garth property and a potential Golf and Country Club site with the spring supplied land high rolling fields and red clay soil.

Garth Mickie Danville Moulton Albany Otto Mbebes Lamar Penhey E. D. Whitman North Alabama Moebes Canada Gulf United States

Three Women Seek New Eagle Police Chief Job

In New Eagle Pennsylvania on May 27 three women express interest in becoming police chief after the resignation. The post pays 95 dollars a month for twelve hours work. one candidate, Eliza Lee, is a widow and mother of eight. Two others are out of town.

New Eagle Eliza Lee

Money Behind Butler Campaign Witness Admits Details

Senate probe reveals campaign totaling 40350 dollars to date for Nicholas Murray Butler. Davies, campaign manager, cites five five dollar gifts including donors G Dunn and W C Demarest of New York. Opera star Margaret Romaine headlines a Mason Theatre benefit with strong ovation and reception after show.

Butler International News Service Washington Nicholas Murray Butler New York John R. Davies Senate Davies G. Dunn Wm. C. Demarest

Wood campaign finances questioned in 1920 inquiry

John T. King testified at a campaign expenditures investigation that General Wood attended a Frick dinner in 1919 with 30 to 40 financiers. He said Dan Hanna raised 500000 for Wood and he personally raised 91000 before quitting. Dorst disputed job costs in West Virginia and noted Wood spent 4438.38 there. Harding manager Daugherty appeared after Dorst spoke, recalling Harding aimed for a restrained financial campaign with about 10000 to 11300 in contributions.

Washing Wood Henry C. Frick John T. King Republican National Connecticut King Dan Hanna Gen. Wood Mark Hanna Frick Dorst West Virginia H. M. Daugherty Harding Ohio

Miners Reject Settlement Plan in Wilkes Barre

In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on May 11 the anthracite miners voted unanimously to reject Secretary of Labor Wilson's proposed settlement with mine operators.

Wilson insists Congress work before summer recess

President Wilson plans to curb any summer adjournment by demanding Senate action on his nominations and key issues. He pushes Congress to address the high cost of living and tax revision, and to maintain steady daily work, as Dr Grayson notes his gradual health improvement.

International News Service Washington Wilson Congress Senate Grayson

Final appeals made for books

Mrs. Neill urges Twin Cities clubs to collect and supply literature to state institutions. Mrs. L P Troup of Albany coordinates shipments, asking chairmen to send books and magazines promptly to her or fellow club chairmen listed in the notice.

Neill Twin Cities L. P. Troup Jackson St Albany Co Club Mujlen Berean Club Ree Brown Atur Lambert Abany Progressive Cunningham wal-Wrter Tan Thy

First Workmen's Compensation Suit Filed Here

J E Cunningham sues contractor O W Baxter over a foot injury from a falling timber at the Brock and Spight building on Bank Street. E C Nix files the circuit court complaint seeking benefits under the new act. Advocate Nix denounces the act as unfair to labor citing two week non payment and jury trial restrictions. He argues permanent injury triggers public care and compensation limits.

J. E. Cunningham O. W. Baxter Brock and Spight Bank Street Circuit Court E. C. Nix Nix Sean

Albany seeks federal census recount for Eighth district

Walter F Miller, census official for the Eighth district, will formally request a recount of Albany's population today. Mayor A C Dillehay said he will also write Miller to urge the census bureau to place Albany's recount application. The move hinges on discrepancies in the Second Ward where the second enumeration shows more residents than the federal count.

Walter F. Miller Albany Uncle Sam A. C. Dillehay Mr. Miller Census Bureau

Mind Reader Madame Gavind Heads to Albany Decatur

Madame Marie Gavind a mind reader extraordinary will arrive today for a limited engagement in Albany Decatur The announcement promises to solve business and personal problems through readings during the appearance

Marie Gavind Albany-Decatur

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