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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1922

Page

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Grain gamblers under new measure eyed by Kansas senator

Kansas Senator Len a Rane Dapper, from the senate farm bloc, introduces a bill aiming to overturn the Capper-Tindher grain futures ruling. The proposal defines interstate commerce like the Packers Act, shifts focus from taxation to mail and commerce, and gives the Agriculture Secretary power on grain grades and elevator capacity affecting contract prices.

Enia Pience Shington Lena Rane Dapper Kansas Senate United States Supreme Purt Packers Usg Hower Capper Congress Boards of Trade Secretary of Agriculure

Pinchot Supports Government Ownership of Muscle Shoals

Gifford Pinchot a Pennsylvania governor candidate and famed conservationist will address the Senate agricultural committee to press for permanent government ownership of the Muscle Shoals waterpower project in Alabama. He will also evaluate private leasing proposals, likely opposing Henry Ford’s bid due to questions over clear government title.

Pinchot Nortis Nebraska Muscle Shoals Henry Ford Ford

Second Trades Day Gains Steam With Albany Merchants

The second trades day in Albany will be observed Saturday with cooperative merchants offering greater bargains than last year. A record crowd is expected to attend the bargain festival as ads announce the event in The Daily Thursday.

Albany

Excursion on Luther J. Froxell Delights Big Crowd

A large party rode the steamer Luther J. Froxell yesterday from Tennessee through Lock A to Lock B. The trip was described as ideal with shipshape conditions, courteous officers, and enjoyable music and dancing for all ages aboard.

Luther J. Froxell

Meet Thursday Evening DeMolay Commandry 14 K T Flit

DeMolay Commandry No 14 K T invites members to an evening gathering at the Asylum on Thursday. Event aims to socialize and plan upcoming activities with Masonic youth group members.

Commandry No K. T. Flit

Watson Attacks Hoover Over Relief Fund Misuse

Senator Tom Watson of Georgia again denounced Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover accusing him of siphoning relief funds for personal use. The dispute arose in the senate with Lenroot of Wisconsin criticizing Watson’s May 25 denunciation as Vice President Coolidge called Watson to order.

Washington Secreta of Commerce Hoover Tom Watson Georgia Senate Watson Lenroot Wisconsin Coolidge

Officials of Klan Deny Authorship

National Ku Klux Klan officials admitted the box 1024 address on an envelope holding a letter to the New York Journal about the Ward Peters murder mystery is a Klan rented post office box in Atlanta. They denied Klan involvement in delivering the letter and suggested it came from someone opposing the Klan.

International News Service Atlanta Ga Ku Klux Klan Postoffice New York Journal Ward-Peters N. L. Savage Imperial Kleagle Clarke

Lunch at Y M C A Thursday Noon

An open letter to Kiwanis Club members urges men leaving home Thursday morning June 1 to kiss their wives goodbye and warn they will be away. The fragment hints at an upcoming YMCA event and a domestic reminder phrased in casual, humorous terms.

Kiwanis Club Seneh

Senate Finance Committee Approves Bonus Bill

The Senate Finance Committee voted 9 to 4 to report the proposed bonus bill, ending a period of stagnation on the issue and pressing for early passage. The action comes as U S. leaders push for a timely debate and approval.

Years News Service Washington Senate Finance Committee

Hoover acts to curb coal profiteering as shortage nears

Secretary Hoover meets with hundreds of bituminous operators in Washington to seek a uniform mine price to prevent gouging amid dwindling coal stocks. Alabama operators name a committee to streamline orders and distribution in the district.

Hoover International News Service Washington Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover Alabama S. L. Yerkes Charles F. DeBardeleben Carr McCormack LL. Adler Birmingham B. F. Roden Marvel Ala

Death of Rev. B N Brooks at Ringgold Ga

Twin Cities paper reports the death of Reverend B N Brooks at 5:30 p m Tuesday in Ringgold Georgia after a period of failing health. He formerly led Highland Park Baptist Church in Chattanooga and served as pastor of Ringgold Baptist Church. Burial was in Forest Hill cemetery Chattanooga. Survived by wife four daughters and two sons.

Twin Cities Ringgold B. N. Brooks J. J. Burk Brooks Baptist Church Highland’ Park Baptist Church Chattanooga Forest Hill Cemetery Tenn Ni Brooks Ringgold, Ga E. B. Crawford Athens Ala Grace Eads Athens,Penn Margarette Black Athens, Tenn F. Brooks Athens, Ala A. N. Brooks

Cotton market gains and selling pressure in holiday trading

In New York during May, a cumulation of buying orders amid bad weather in the belt advanced cotton prices seven to twenty seven points. The upturn was checked by heavy selling by traders connected to Japanese interests and later retreated about ten points as Wall Street and river traffic influenced Orleans market activity.

International New York May Wall Street Biverpeck Mle Orleana Wero Soes

Farm work halted by rain delays county planting

Rain stopped farming across the county today delaying backlogs from the recent drive to resume field work. Cotton chopped, early corn planting completed, oats harvested, peas up, hay gathered, with land in good shape and expectant to resume once weather clears.

Liberian Loan Approved By Senate Finance Committee

The senate finance committee favorably reported a resolution for a five million dollar loan to the government of Liberia. Chairman McCumber of North Dakota presented the report to the senate amid the session.

International News Service Washington Senate Finance Committee Liberia McCumber North Dakota Senate

Breath Not Evidence Of Liquor Manufacture In Alabama Case

The Alabama Court of Appeals ruled that smelling liquor on a defendant’s breath cannot prove manufacture of liquor. Archie Gowen of Lauderdale County was charged under the dry law. the ruling warns against using breath odor as proof and criticizes the idea as a dangerous precedent.

Montgomery Albany-Decatur Ala Court of Appeals Archie Gowen Lauderdale County Henry Peacritt Simney Aj Ry Verson

Ward Home Searched By Officers After Proberts Conference

White Plains officials led a rapid investigation into the Ward home in New Rochelle following a published account of the alleged killing of Clarence Peters and wounding of a companion by Walter S. Ward in the library. Chief Troy and Lt McGowan joined District Attorney Weeks in a brief conference before a thorough inspection by Sheriff Werner and other officials.

Ward International News Service White Plains Clarence Peters Walter S. Ward A Rochelle West Chester County Frank J. Troy New Rochelle John McGowan

Britain Threatens To Regard Irish Peace Pact As Broken Promise

In the House of Commons Winston Churchill warned that Britain would treat the Anglo Irish peace treaty as broken if De Valera fails to sign the declaration. He stated Britain would resume old powers in Ireland and occupy Dublin if a republic is established, delaying troop evacuation.

Britain International News Service London Ireland House of Commonts Dé Valera Great Britain Winston Churchill Commons Churchill Dublin

Contract Let For Lawrence Roads Construction

The G. C. Goodrich company has closed a contract to build two miles of road at Courtland and Moulton. The project covers 5 miles total and will be macadamized along the full length. Work is to begin at once, according to Mr. Goodrich.

G. C. Goodrich Company Courtland and Moulton

Court Upholds Morse Charges Against Eleven Over War Contracts

Chief Justice McCoy of the district supreme court overruled motions to quash indictments against Charles W. Morse a New York banker and eleven others charged with conspiracy and embezzlement in connection with shipping board contracts during war.

International News Service Washington McCoy District Supreme Court Today Charles W. Morse New York Shipping Board

Wage cut ballots set for July strike vote

Detroit May 81 The executive council of United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way and Railway Shop Laborers approves a strike ballot to gauge sentiment over a wage cut ordered by the United States railway labor board. The resolution says the cut is unwarranted and unfair and ballots will be sent to 478000 members plus 48000 nom.

International News Service Detroit Mich United Brotherhooda United States Railway Labor Board Executive Council The Brotherhood Walgn

Evangelist draws huge crowds to Tabernacle services

About 400 men with their families are booked to attend the Tri Cities meeting as Evangelist Tucker spoke at the shop gates and special train arrangements were reported by Yard Master Hayes of Tuscumbia. Morning and evening services were scheduled at 10:00 and 7:80.

Lazarus Albany Decatur Wyatt M. B. Pulliam B. B. Pickens Miller Cromwell Gilliam Hayes Tuscumbia Tri-Cities Tucker Tabernacle

Meeting Called Off for Civic Church Gatherings

A notice states that the Central Methodist Church meetings are cancelled due to ongoing gatherings at Bob Jones Street. Those who normally attend prayer meetings at Central Baptist Church are asked to join the Tabernacle meeting instead.

Central Methodist Church Bob Jones Central Baptist Church Taber

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Arthur Capper Kansas Solon Norris Walter S Ward Berg Curtis Ward Telifie’ Therath U. S Suze Klan Y.M.C. A U. K B .N. Brooks Executive Council of Railway Unions
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