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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1921

Page

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Extremist Violence Probed Against American Diplomats in Europe

Paris reports a systematic campaign by communists to attack American diplomats in continental Europe. An attempted assassination of Ambassador Sarr, Vanetti and two Italians is linked to a hazardous device at the embassy. General Pershing travels with police protection as Communist leaders face police scrutiny.

Paris Europe Vanetti Pershing Cherbourg Humanite America Iva Casheh

Brussels Riot at U S Legation Sparks Police Action

On October 20 crowds of communists stormed the United States legation in Brussels. Police dispersed the mob with gas and surrounding guard lines as demonstrators shouted for Sacco and Vanzetti.

Brussels United States Legation Sacco van V

Threatening letters traced in Rome embassy scare

Police in Rome sought the origin of letters sent to American ambassador Richard Washburn Childs and the source of a hostile communist demonstration at the embassy. Extra guards were posted and a bodyguard was offered to the diplomat.

Rome Richard Washburn Childs

Attempt to assassinate Ambassador Herrick via mail bomb

Washington reports no new details on the attempt to kill Ambassador Herrick by mailing a bomb. The state department had received no further information as of today.

Washington

Valley Far Lands Prove Valuable As Real Estate Boom

Figures show Tennessee Valley lands gaining value with recent farm sales. Decker farm near Athens sold last week for 16 000 cash to Laken Hightower after Mr Decker paid 8 000 in 1917. Weevils less destructive to red lands spurring inquiries from exclusive cotton belt seeking diversified crops.

Tennessee Decker Athens Rassdalé Realty MY. Decker Laken, Hightower

Portuguese Rules Changed by People

Monarchists and militarists have overthrown the government in Portugal in a bloodless revolution. A new ministry was formed and troops now hold strategic positions in Lisbon and suburbs. The government resigned without opposition.

International News Service Portugal Portugese Stratetic Lisbon

Champion Midget Screw Shocks Utica Shoppers

A traveling salesman arrived in Utica New York with a tiny celluloid case and a reading glass to reveal a brass screw hidden inside. The screw claimed to be the smallest ever made with a total length of 0.028 inches a 0.012 inch thread 360 threads per inch a head diameter of 0.026 inches and a weight of 0.0012 grains.

Utica N. Y

Lauslations For General Bevo From the House

Roba Peters of Fayette drafts a resolution praising General Bevo with references to eloquence and oratory. The measure recalls fond memories of legislative sessions and expresses sentiment on the life and innocence of Bevo, quoting a famed line about loving and losing.

Roba Peters Fayette Bevo

Albany High to Meet Rogersville in Key Clash

Albany High prepares for a tough Friday home game against Rogersville with Thomonh Rumphries at tackle Fennell Wilson at guard and Holt Carroll at end. The contest is set for 3 45 p m with Lauderdale County High in the same prep season.

Albany High School Rogersville Lauderdale County Dowdy Thomonh Rumphries Fennell Wilson Holt Carroll

Tennessee Poultry Association Meeting Friday Night

All members are urged to attend the Tennessee Valley Poultry Association meeting at 7 30 Friday evening in the Court House. H N Binford secretary.

Tennessee Valley Poultry Association Court House

Advertising Schedule for Large and Small Notices

The notice states large advertisements should appear on Wednesday and half pages, while smaller ads may run on Friday. It also mentions appreciation for publishing a son in relation to the schedule.

Alabama House Passes Port of Mobile Amendment Vote

The Alabama House approved the senate bill submitting the port of Mobile amendment to voters in November 1922 by a 76 to 2 vote. E. F. Oakley and J. Lee Long cast the opposing ballots amid surprise support from capitol members.

Montgomery Alabama Mobile House of Representie Tives Senate E. F. Oakley Wilcox J. Lee Long Butler House Tu Ls Wes Friends of

Defense rests as Stephenson testifies in minister trial

The trial of Rev Stephenson reaches a pivotal point as he faces cross examination. He contradicts earlier statements and recalls memory gaps while witnesses from both sides may yet testify. District court proceeding notes lengthy testimony and potential rebuttal by the defense.

Stephenson

Strike Bulletins From Over Nation

Thirty four thousand maintenance of way workers of the Pennsylvania railroad telegraphed they will remain at work if a nationwide strike materializes. The message came from Wilmington Delaware. Benjamin Marsh praised railway brotherhoods and shop crafts for challenging financial interests and cautioned against entanglements with the American Farm Bureau Federation which has offered to mediate a railroad strike.

International News Service Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Wilmington Del Pennsylvania’ System Division Casett Oe Onal Council Benjamin Marsh Warren S. Stone Marsh American Farm Bureau Fed- Ww

Prediction of No Strike Amid Federal Pressure

Washington dispatch notes a predicted no strike on the set date as brotherhood leaders plan to call it off for patriotic reasons and to avoid opposing the federal government. The quote from Anderson questions the motive and timing of the anticipated action.

International News Service Washington Ase Bhulliy Anderson

Lawmakers Debate Highway Bond Sale Commission

Late bulletin reports bitter addresses as lawmakers push relief and tax measures. The Senate backs a bill creating a commission to oversee sale of highway bonds amid contention and adjournment tensions.

Adiveters Safe Montgomery Albanya Tex Alabama Senate Laver

House Passes Administration Bill Fast. Sunday Observance Unreached

The house hurried the administration bill today with a noon vote but did not reach the hard issues, including Sunday observance. The bill mandating judges to report to the Governor on felon convictions passed without opposition.

Jane House

Alabama Senate approves special train for Harding visit

The Alabama Senate unanimously passed a joint resolution to charter a special train for the legislature governor Kilby and state officials to Birmingham on October 26 to meet President Harding during the semi centennial celebration. The trip aims to seek the president's help in securing acceptance of Henry Ford's offer to take over the Muncle Shoals nitrate plant. Stephenson shot, he said, only when Father Coyle moved toward his hip pocket. Mr. said that he ordinarily did not carry a oe but had armed himself when

Montgomery Ala Senate Kilby Birmingham Harding Henry Ford Muncle Shoals

Railroad Denies Board Jurisdiction in Labor Dispute

The Pennsylvania railroad refused to accept the railway labor board’s authority in the dispute over electing employee representatives for bargaining on rules and working conditions. Leaders expect no strike, though discord shows among unions and AFL affiliates, as administration support may push negotiations toward settlement.

International News’ Service Chicago The Pennsylvania Railroad Today Railway Labor Board Road Serted Railroad American Federation of Labor Big Four Brotherhoods Federation

Bowling Meeting Postponed to Friday Night

Friday night gathering of the Y M C A bowling club has been postponed to 7 30 o'clock to allow fans to travel to Hartedlle. Secretary Nollan announced that the Decatur Business Men’s Cup, won last year, will be presented and plans for the 1921 22 season discussed.

Nollan Hartedlle Decatur Business Men

Censorship Bill Faces Setback in Alabama House

Montgomery report says the House judiciary committee returned an adverse report on the W T Murphree censorship bill. The measure would require cities to provide a system for permits and inspection to approve or prohibit moving pictures.

Montgomery Albany- Decatur Ala House Judiciary Committee W. T. Murphree Etowah

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