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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1921

Page

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Censorshe Board Motion On State Film Censorship

The second meeting of the censor board discussed forming a state bird of censors instead of a city. A motion favored recording support for a bill protecting the Sabbath and allowing any Christian to join the council, not just official members.

Keer Associated Reform Presbyterian Church J. J. Waddell Southside Baptist N.H. Pucket Associated Ee B.D. Wright W. F. Bush Westterian E. E. Beard Ustin Weeryterian C. Stoon

Meusel Brothers in Giant-Yankee World Series Tilt

In a tense best of five start, the Giants take early series momentum as E Meusel and crew push past the Yankees. Ruth unsettled by injury lingers as Burns Bancroft and Frisch drive key hits for a 1 run lead and defensive stalemates unfold behind pitching duels.

Brethrene Bob Meusel Yankees Eee ‘Bimil Beteet Kndéwr Giants Mensel Brothers Polo Grounds Bob Emil Miller Bancroft Frisch Ruth Burns McNally Rigor Hoyt Peck Ward Frinch Young Kelly E. Meusel Rawlings Peek Rawling R. Meusel Pipp Meuse Meusel Smith Sterer New York McGraw Babe Ruth Schang Hoyeh Meeusen Yankee Rigler Peer B. Meusel Kelley Jt Peck Firet

Theatrical deaths linked to party in Los Angeles apartment

Miss Frarfees Ballwin known as Billie Desleys and actress Mrs. June Munroe were jailed in Los Angeles as police probe a party tied to Stein, an associate of Fred Fishback. A doctor ruled the death likely from acute alcoholism. Three unidentified men from the gathering remain at large.

Interal Los Angeles Cal Frarfees Ballwin Billie Desleys June Munroe Tarko Stein Fred Fishback Munroe

Germany Hears Upper Silesia Decision Report

Extraordinary cabinet session in Berlin to discuss the Allied decision on Upper Silesia seen as likely to back Poland. Forecasts say the Wirth cabinet may fall if the partition plan is accepted by the League of Nations.

International News Berwin Upper Silesia Poland Wirth England France Coer

Negroes Escape From Albany Jail Amid Jail Break

Two men held in Albany jail escaped by digging a hole in the rear wall during the weekend. They removed bricks near a window and crawled to liberty, pursuing no immediate contact with supply officers or guards.

Albany City Liberty

Joe Eaks Homer Sparks Pulaski Victory in League Meet

In Lawrenceburg, Pulaski defeated Lawrenceburg 5 3 Friday and 1 0 Saturday amid a star studded Alabama Tennessee circuit. Pulaski lineup included Newell Baker Bass Joe Eaks Red Smith Ben Russell while Lawrenceburg featured Doc Cook Huxley Cocke and Andy. Bass opposed Cocke in the first game and Russell pitched against Harrison in the second. Joe Eaks hit the home run Saturday the sole score of the game.

Pulaski Lawrenceburg Newell Baker Bass Joe Eaks Red Smith Ben Russell Doc Cook Huxley Cocke Andy Laburg Russell

Clothing Taken From Buttrey Home Burglary

A $25 reward was offered for clues to the burglars who entered J A Buttrey's home at 412 Jackson Street Sunday night while the family attended church. The entry through a window yielded apparel worth several hundred dollars, including a dress, serge suit, carton crepe dress, silk scarf, two pairs of shoes, and a gold coin purse.

J7 Attrey Jackson Street

Reserve Army Organization Planned for State

Announcement by the military department outlines a large organized reserve for the state. It specifies eighty seventh division components including infantry, artillery, air service, engineers, and support units drawn from Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana with temporary HQ at Jackson Mississippi and a push by Montgomery Chamber for permanent headquarters.

Military Department Atecces Alabama Mississippi Louisana Jackson Miss Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery Ohas Quartermaster Corps Army Air Park General Headquarters Reserve Coast Artillery

Escaped convict recaptured after hound pursuit near Montgomery

Lester Moore an Etowah convict who fled Camp Thursday was recaptured near Montgomery after blood hounds tracked him for hours The prisoner sentenced to twenty years for assault with intent to murder hid under a building for five hours before vanishing back into darkness His escape will cost time off for good behavior.

Montgomery Albany- Montgomery Ala Lester Moore Etowah el- L Moore

Bandit Bank Robbery Spurs Gunfight in Muncie Kans

In Muncie Kansas police and three bandits exchanged more than 800 shots after the state bank was robbed of 3000 dollars. Two bandits were reported shot and fled into a cornfield as the pursuit continued.

International News Service Muncie Kan Tatah

Blood Poison Fatal to Henry Waddell at 26

Funeral services were held today for Henry Waddell aged 26 who died yesterday at the hospital from blood poisoning caused by a small arm boil. Survived by several brothers and sisters he served overseas with the American Expeditionary Forces. Services conducted from the Fairview home by the Odd Fellows with the body taken to Rogersville for burial. Pallbearers listed: B. B. Byrns R. D. Compton J. R. Allison Harry Hunter C. Army and Buren Thompson.

Henry Waddell Waddell American Expeditionary Forces Fairview Odd Fellows Rogersville Ee B. B. Byrns R. D. Compton J. R. Allison Harry Hunter C. Army Buren Thompson

Negroes Held for Soldier's Death in Montgomery

John Henry Barnett and Williams, both negroes, were jailed on murder charges after Davis Anderson ex serviceman was found dead in his Montgomery store. Police recovered merchandise from Anderson’s store and report a fight in a negro alley preceded the shots that drew officers. Barnett and Williams await trial with strong evidence cited.

Montgomery John Henry Barnett Ieliams Davis Anderson Él Miles Barnett Williams

Week's Weather For South Atlantic and East Gulf States

Weather outlook shows cool and clear conditions with possible showers Thursday. No indications of disturbances in the West Indies at this time.

South Atlantic East Gulf States West Indies

Help Your Local Paper Then and Now

A plea for community support for the local newspaper urging readers to share news with the editor. It emphasizes valuing the paper as a town product, praising clergy and merchants, and visiting the print shop to understand its work and challenges.

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