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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1924

Page

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Norris Senate Measure Delayed By Committee Action

Norris stated the agriculture committee will delay reporting the amendment to the McKengie bill tied to Henry Ford's proposal until the committee is ready for presentation. Heflin predicted a vote by next Wednesday as Ford's offer nears calendar placement.

Senate Rann ‘Norris Senate Agri- Speen McKengie Henry Ford Ted Batky Norris Ford Heflin

Reorganization of Morgan County Health Unit

The Morgan County health unit announces changes effective Monday June 2 with new county sanitary officer J B Gurley and new office secretary. Miss Ella Dales nursing post will open for a short period while Jessie L Marriner of Montgomery will seek a successor. Mrs C B Smith is slated to succeed Mrs Vera Austell in the unit. Retiring staff are praised for their care during malaria battles. Walter Red Rountres joins as assistant county sanitary officer.

Morgan McRee Jessie L. Marriner Montgomery State Medical Board Miss Dale C. B. Smith Twin Cities Vera Austell Smith Walter Red) Rountres Vadderbilt Hartselle

Educator Looms As Nominator for Coolidge Nomination

Marion Leroy Burton president of the University of Michigan is expected to place President Coolidge's nomination at the national Republican convention. Burton, a longtime friend of Coolidge, is reportedly agreed upon by William Butler and allies, with a formal announcement due before Butler leaves Washington for Cleveland.

Associated Press Washington Marion Leroy Burton University of Michigan Coolidge Burton William Butler Mr. Butler Cleveland

Daugherty Wins Legal Contention Over Senate Arrest

Federal Judge A M J Cochran granted a writ of habeas corpus releasing M S Daugherty of Washington Court House Ohio from custody of an assistant sergeant at arms of the US Senate. The judge ruled the Senate usurped judicial power and lacked authority to arrest the former attorney general over his bank books testimony for the Miland National Bank case.

Associated Press Ati. C A. M. J. Cochran M. S. Daugherty Washington Senate Cochran House of Representatives Daugherty

One Man Killed in Fight at Still Near Hanceville

May 31 in Cullman Alabama a gun battle with deputies at a still near Hanceville left F day Bradford 20 a farmer dead J Redman found with Bradford was arrested and jailed none of the deputies were hurt the raid prompted a fatal shot unknown according to deputies West Willoughby Erdson Galiff Monroe Bradford survived by his widow

Cullman Ala Hanceville Charles Bradford J. Redman Bradford Willoughby Erdson Galiff Monroe West Peye Alyse Suess Eandiatalia Ailae

Professor Pepp Delights Albany High School in Play

Miss Bernardi directed a well received performance of Professor Pepp at the Masonic theater. Sixteen members of Albany high school acted in the show with strong audience praise for the cast and the supporting Chocolate Drops and Jelly Beans. The plot features a college setting and a Russian Bolshevik threat thwarted by the heroic Prof Pepp. Faculty and admirers hail it as one of the finest local productions.

P P Bernardi Pepp Albany Jesus Otis Weading W. P. Reeves Kubrick Todd Crane Bennefield James D. Hunter A. A. Hal Wm. R. Rigell First Baptist Church Gadsden Ala George Jackson Princess Theater Albany High School Noble R. Edwards First Christian Church University of Alabama B. L. Malone Board of Education Alice Hatten Erline Johnson

Ring Bout Draws Large Crowd in Indiana State Match

Michigan City May 31 a sunlit arena fills to capacity as Georges Carpentier and Tommy Gibbons prepare for a ten round heavyweight bout. Indiana law bars a decision making this a no decision fight while 28 000 to 30 000 spectators expect the clash in the blue sky sunlit bowl.

Michigan City Georges Carpentier Tommy Gibbons St. Paul Carpentier Gibbons Indiana

Albany Graduates Fire Damages Coal Trestle and Chutes

Fire damaged the Louisville and Nashville coal trestle and chutes at Albany near the repair shops late this morning. The blaze caused extensive destruction to the coal storage structures while authorities fought to prevent broader damage to the trestle, a local landmark near First street.

Albany Ellenen Gadsden Louisville Nashville Humber Mater On Oo Ville First Street Louisville and Nashville

Japanese note handed to Hughes on immigration protest

Ambassador Hanihara delivered to Secretary Hughes a Tokyo protest against the exclusion provision of the new immigration act. The note was received at the State Department shortly before noon and no statement was issued by either official.

Associated Press Washington Hanihara Hughes Tokio State Department

Refrigerator Bought For Tennessee Valley Laboratory Supplies

The Tennessee Valley Laboratory director Dr Pero lio has added a large steel refrigerator to the new supplies, replacing two smaller units used previously.

Tennessee Valley Laboratory Dr. Perolio

Tradesday Bargains Still Available Tonight

Local merchants report good turnout and strong interest on Tradesday with many special articles sold. A crowd on the streets shows town support but many bargains remain, offering items for farm and home use at low prices tonight.

China recognizes Soviet Russia in unconditional move

Moscow May 31 Soviet Russia gained formal recognition from China with the announcement by the Soviet foreign office stating the recognition is unconditional. The event marks a notable shift in relations between the two powers amid postwar diplomacy.

Associated Press Moscow China Russia

Movement for good roads in Morgan County noted

The Daily states that its specially prepared road articles in serial form beside editorials are copyrighted. Organizations and publications seeking to reuse these articles must apply to The Daily for permission.

Wehle Stock Company Plans Three Strong Bills at Princess

For the second week of its indefinite engagement the Billie Wehle players schedule three strong shows at the Princess starting Monday. The Cowboy and the Lady, Running Wild, and Fair and Warmer headline the lineup with the latter returning at road company prices. Manager McCowan says the Wehle company is large and talented enough for such productions and notes the higher costs of a musical stock presentation.

The Princess Billie Wehle Mary Miles Minter Tom Moore Standard Road Company Wehle McCowan Albany- Degatur

Wealthy youths Leopold and Loeb confess to murder in Chicago

Chicago State's Attorney Robert E. Crowe announced that Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb, both from wealthy families, confessed to kidnapping and killing a 14 year old boy. They described striking the victim with a chisel and using acid to disguise the crime, with details to be made public later. The killing occurred in an automobile and ransom plans followed, with involvement by family and associates revealed in the confession.

Associated ‘Preas Chicago Robert E. A Crowe Nathan EB Leopold, Jr Richard Loeb Young Franks Crowe Leopold Franks Young Loeb Irs Gentrude Barsh Wabash Avenue

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Prank Tiphay New York City Witn Wilson Beautiful Chorus Gtr Tinney Still Peppis DR. Rigell Louise Gerrish Amherst, Me Ver Wehle Oebate Ncess Theatre Nathan Leopold Jr Stollen
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