12 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1921
Page
1
Simmons read into records as Klan leaders proclaimed Americanism in a heated meeting. The file notes reflect community tensions and clashes over loyalty and civic values during a period of racial recrimination.
National News Service reports an attempted assault on Mrs Elizabeth Tyler, head of the Klan propaganda department, as shots were fired at her bedroom window. She says threats escalated after an earlier warning and guards are posted. Colonel Simmons, imperial wizard, attended a House Rules Committee session amid ongoing Klan investigations.
A telegram received after three oclock today by D C Almon states the post office has decided postoffices should not be consolidated at this time.
The Jewish Day of Atonement observed from sunset October 1 to sunset October 12. Services focus on repentance and self-examination, with Kol Nidre openings and Neilah concluding prayers. Modern practice includes a memorial service honoring those who aided humanity's redemption from poverty, war, famine, and sickness.
An eleventh hour effort to secure ratification of German Austrian and Italian peace treaties unfolds in Washington. Democratic senators are warned such votes could harm their party, with many defying party leaders Underwood Hitchcock and Pomerene.
The Benevolent Hospital board urges a large crowd to attend Albany-Decatur Day at the Hartselle fair on October 20. One half of the admission fund will go to the hospital to support the sterilizer fund.
W H Rahm president of the chamber of commerce announced that Bee Line highway logs will arrive Thursday and be distributed to all who call for them at the chamber of commerce facilities.
A meeting of the Tennessee Valley Club of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons will be held at the K of P Hall in Decatur at 7 30 oclock on Thursday. All Thirty second Degree Masons are urged to attend.
In Albany Georgia on October 12 1931 the trial of Mrs Temple Hudson and her husband Glenn Moore Hudson for the murders of her two sons Isiah and Robert Temple was handed to the jury at noon.
In Montgomery Alabama an extra bill to submit a twenty five million dollar bond for good roads was prepared to replace yesterday’s measure due to a lack of constitutional House majority. The rules committee ruled no further introductions are possible, potentially jeopardizing ten million dollars in federal aid if the Senate bill fails.
Secretary Weeks seeks a quick congressionl recommendation on disposal of the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant but insists Ford's bid of 000 must be revised after engineers estimate the completion cost at 58 million dollars. Weeks says Ford or the government must correct their figures, with engineers to verify costs.
The Montgomery dec 4 report notes the house defeated the Good Roads Bond with blockader aid then noon today undid that work and placed the bill back on the calendar for consideration. Reynolds of Chilton joined the majority to revert yesterday’s action.
A silver baseball crown with 59 silver balls, symbolizing Babe Ruth's world record, was shown at Polo Grounds New York. Miller Huggins will present the crown before the game, funded by fans who donate to receive an autographed Ruth ball.
Honorable H H McCreary longtime editor and former state senator died at his Gainesville home from pneumonia. He had served in the state senate for 20 years and was affiliated with The Daily News.
President Harding warned that universal disarmament is unattainable at the upcoming Washington conference. He said only a reasonable limitation might be achieved and that a revolution in human nature is needed before any universal disarmament is possible.
Douglas and Mays meet for the third time in a crucial contest as tensions rise toward game time. Police press near the field while weather and crowd temper the scene. Giants struggle with a stalled offense, scoring in disjointed bursts.
A measure in Montgomery proposes reducing taxes by twenty five percent and refunding one fourth of taxes already paid. It also plans to repeal section 25 of the 1919 compensation act raising salaries for state officers after 1923. The bill was referred to appropriations.
James Tucker, a life-time convict from Calhoun county, recaptured in Lamar county Texas after failing to return on parole in 1917. Identified by fingerprints, Tucker was convicted of murder in 1914 and jailed at Paris. Claude Williams, Jefferson county convict, escaped during a nine to ten year sentence for grand larceny and has been arrested in Mobile for return to prison.
Hale 18 III a manager in the Alabama Water Company operations has been taken to Birmingham for an appendicitis operation.
Advertisers with large display blocks may see openings on Wednesday and Thursday. Small advertisers urged to cooperate and participate as pages fill.
News from POLO GROUNDS recounts a tense game with Fewster and Peck for the Yankees, B Meusel making a barehanded grab, Bancroft and Schang contributing in the Giants defense, and Kelly on the mound facing pressure as McNally and Mays make key plays. The narrative centers on early infield action and notable catches and outs.
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