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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1921
Page
1
After a blockade and party maneuvering, six legislators caucused with bond supporters ending participation. House vote 55 to 1% approved the highway commission bill while Senate committee backed the bond bill as introduced, signaling momentum through next Tuesday.
In a cold contest the Giants and Yankees struggle through a scoreless early phase. Bancroft and Meusel spark two hitters for the Giants while Hoyt and Nehf navigate the mound with tight defense.
The House reversed its stance on a Fidway highway bond bill in a surprise move. Alfred M of Hale led a reconsideration after Republicans blocked action, with Speaker Lynne and Mr. Long disputing who may move to reconsider. W A Reynolds of Chilton moved to reconsider and the motion passed, sending the bill back to the calendar for a special order next Tuesday morning. The House will recess until Monday afternoon to prepare for the debate.
Senator John A. Rogers introduced a resolution for immediate adjournment claiming the road bond bill was killed in the House and mangled in the Senate. The measure failed after a rules committee delay and the bond bill was recommitted for further negotiation among committees.
Colonel William I Simmons, imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, testifies before the House rules committee denying violence and pledging to disband the Klan if proven guilty. Jewish and Black leaders press for a full investigation into alleged race and creed hostility.
The Tennessee Valley Printing Co publishers of The Albany Decatur Daily announce a temporary cessation of the Saturday issue due to conservative business needs and staffing strains. They pledge to resume seven day publication when feasible and to continue Sunday papers meeting public approval.
New York October 13 Henry Ford Detroit manufacturer bidding for the Muncie Shoals project may form a direct line from Detroit via Shoals to Gulf ports Railroad men cite Ford's option on the Cincinnati Milford and Blanche railroad as giving his roads an entrance to Cincinnati and potential regional access
Readers are alerted to two pricing errors in Matlocks circulars. The correct prices are Misses coats at 5.08 and 7.98 instead of 7.50 8.08 and 10.00 9.98 respectively.
Notice urges advertisers with large page ads to submit copy by Thursday. Smaller advertisements can be handled with guidance, ensuring timely processing for the upcoming Sunday edition.
Capitol mourns the sudden death of Senator Knox after a stroke. President and Mrs. Harding expressed condolences at his residence. Knox, a former Attorney General and Secretary of State, died at his home after returning from a month abroad. Funeral plans set for St John’s Church in Washington and burial at Valley Forge, Pa.
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