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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1921

Page

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Favorable Report on New Beer Bill

International News Service from Montgomery reports the house committee favored the Ross new cereal beverage bill by a vote of 8 to 0. The Sunday bite law act was sent to a senate committee. A test clash between administration forces and the tax league bloc is anticipated, while Rep Long's measure to abolish tax adjusters was placed on the calendar with no recommendation.

A. Carnley Wifee House Boards of Revenue and County Commissioners

Alabama House Debates Highway Funds and Port of Mobile

The Alabama House discussed a Crabal bill to hire a fatality and a $250 printing cost as part of highway measures. Rep. Tompkins urged efficiency. a vote deferred. Keller outlined road program needs for federal funds and bond issues. McDuffie urged state control of Mobile port to compete with New Orleans.

Keller Washington McDuffie Alabama Muscle Shoals Henry Ford Ford Mobile New Orleans Louisiana

King of Swat Stays Out For Remainder of World Title Fight

The report notes that the King of Swat will remain out for the rest of the world title fight. A substitute, Fenster, replaces Bambino in the Giants lineup as the Yankees struggle through a rough game scoring 0 runs in the first inning and 5 in the final.

Fenster Bambino Aea

Montgomery highway report outlines bond issue progress

In a joint session on Monday afternoon W. S. Keller state highway engineer presented a detailed report on highway department work since the 1919 legislature submitted the bond issue. The briefing covered projects, funding status, and next steps for the state road program.

Mobile House of Representatives Keller Commission Federal Bureau of Public Roads Montgomery Ala Senate Highway Department

District Fair Opens Thursday in Austinville Under Extension Bureau

The first district fair, directed by Auburn extension service, opens Thursday in Austinville. Many entries across agriculture, livestock, poultry, dairy, sewing, and school exhibits. a night show with band music and recitals. No entry or admission fees. County Agent W G Johnson oversees judging. Communities from Fairview to Trinity participate.

Auburn Austinville Extension Bureau W. G. Johnson Fairview Flint Moulton Heights Pleasant Hill Meats Summit Trinity Ota Fase Asa

Cotton Market Opens Steady Amid Mixed Support

The cotton market opened fairly steady with prices 2 to 25 points lower because of weak cables. Foreign support from Liverpool and Japan plus New Orleans and local shorts buying kept the list steady after 15 minutes, with Wall Street and the South selling early.

International News Service New York Liverpool New Orleans Wall Street South

Hunting Party Bags Seven Coons Near River

A party of eleven local hunters, crossing the river last night, were very successful and bagged seven raccoons before returning home just before daylight. Included in the group were Dr. Grayson and H.

Dr. Grayson

President Harding Asked to Avert Nation-wide Rail Strike

Railway brotherhood chiefs plan to appeal to President Harding after a 5 to 1 vote in favor of a strike. They will urge creation of a new tribunal as railroads ignore the labor board edict and intensify the nationwide crisis.

Brotherhood Harding Pennsylvania Railway Labor Board

Birmingham run off set for city commission race

International News Service reports Birmingham voters head to the polls next Monday for a run off in the city commissions race. Barrett and McLendon contend for the presidency with eight associate seats. Mrs Echols remains a candidate. Fifty four scouts helped gather returns from precincts.

International News Ser Birmingham Politica City Commission Barrett McLendon Echols Clee Harrison Hornady Taylor Brown Batson

London Times Seeks Light on Unknown Soldier Tomb Ceremony

London October 11 The London Times demanded a public explanation from the War Office for failing to fix a date for decorating the Unknown Soldier's tomb at Westminster Abbey. General Pershing, who had awarded France's unknown soldier a medal in Paris, was to attend a ceremony in London but arrangements were not made as he prepares to depart.

International News Service London The London Times Today War Office Westminister Abbey General Pershing Pershing France Paris British War Office Rete

Kilby names 67 delegates from Alabama counties

Governor Kilby today announced a slate of delegates, naming one representative from each of Alabama's 67 counties for the upcoming convention. The action marks a broad statewide selection tied to the party process.

Motgomery Ala Kilby al Ameri

Klan Faces Congressional Scrutiny On Americanism Claims

Washington, Oct 11. The Ku Klux Klan confronted a House Rules Committee probe to determine if its aims violate the constitution. Col William J Simmons defended the Klan as lawmakers cited resolutions urging investigation into alleged hatred. Negro attorney William A Trotter assisted the prosecution for the Equal Rights League as members filed charges drawn from newspaper clippings.

International News Service Washington Ku Klux Klan House Rules Committee William J. Simmons Kiev Atlanta Tague Massachusetts Ryan New York Dyer Missouri Upshaw Georgia Congress Gallivan House and Penate William A.trotter Bosteg Equal Rights League Campbell Daugherty Post Office Congressional Committee Tague, Ryan Klan Ita

Chambliss Urges City to Welcome Veterans Reunion

Chattanooga Tennessee October 1 Mayor A W Chambliss urges residents to open homes and hearts for a veterans reunion October 24 to 27. He says privilege and duty unite to honor the remnant of the army that fought under a banner of valor and fidelity.

Chattanooga Tenn A. W. Chambliss Chaffederate

Fine Chickens Sold by Gadsden Pair to F L Co

T S Griffin and R F P Laverty of Gadsden sold four fine chickens for 200 dollars to F L Co. Griffin is well known locally for exhibiting chickens at shows held in Malone Coal Grain and Motor Co. buildings.

T.S. Griffin R. F P. Laverty Gadsden F. L. Co Mr. Griffin Malone Coal Grain and Motor Co

Arm Parley Opens Month From Today

Washington reports a world arms limitation conference to convene in about one month with five great nations represented. Japan moves ahead with plans and will send its delegation including experts next week. The American group aims to meet this week though Chief Elihu Root is absent and Lodge and Underwood stay in Congress.

International News Service Washington Japan America Elihu Root Senator Lodge Senator Underwood

Harding Predicts Giants Victory in World Series Opener

President Harding named the New York Giants as his pick to win the game today. He spoke with Attorney General Daugherty after a cabinet meeting and said he liked the Giants in the crucial World Series opener.

Giants Washington Harding Daugherty

Governor Lenn Small to be tried in Waukegan conspiracy case

Springfield officials announce Governor Lenn Small will face trial in Waukegan Lake county on charges of conspiracy and embezzlement of state funds. Counsel for the governor chose the venue from five options provided by the state’s attorney.

Springfield Lenn Small Waukegan Lake County

To Advertisers in Next Sunday's Daily

Advertisers with large ads should submit copy by Wednesday. smaller ads can be placed later.

Baseball notes from a tense Yankees Giants clash

A chaotic patch describes pitchers Moriarity and Barnes, key at bats by Fewster Meusel and Miller, and fielding miscues. Yankees push three runs on timely hits as Meusel and Ward drive in runs before Barnes relieves.

Poe Giants Burns Cf Bancroft Ss ‘Eck Ae Frisch Milter Young Fewster Moriarity Babe Rath Yankee Orcas Harper Bhawney Yankees Yanks Ruth Peck Frisch Miller Banesadt Bob Meusel Meunstrapped Pewater Meusel Pipp Kelly Rawlings Ward Toney Jefs Barnes McNally

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