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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1916

Page

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Mexican Crisis Delayed Until After July Fourth

International report from Washington says Carranza's government will reiterate it cannot permit U S troop movements except to the border and will vow to stop bandit raids. A reply to the U S ultimatum may be ready but held pending Mexican military measures. Congress recesses for the Fourth of July, complicating immediate action. American troops are delayed in investigating a shooting by a Mexican customs guard near Ysleta.

International News Service Washington Mexico United States Carrizal Wilson House Congress Lansing Foreign Office

Americans Land In Galveston From Tampico District

More than 1,100 Americans driven from their Tampico area by Carranza authorities were allowed to land in Galveston. The report notes U S authorities and Juarez officials involved in the related protest at Juarez.

Galveston Tampico Carranza el Paso Juarez

Rail workers desert to enlist with Mexican army

In Galveston on July 1 more than 200 employees from Southern Texas railroads quit their jobs and stated they would enlist in the de facto Mexican army, signaling a mass defection amid unrest.

Galveston Texas Mexico

Fourth of July Parade Set for Bank Street

A. G. Patterson, chairman, says the preparedness parade will form on lower Bank street and move down New Decatur. Late entrants may join at the end of the parade as it passes. The two mile march will include thousands of marchers and riders.

Bank ST A. G. Patterson Lower Bank Street

Overton Said to be Captured Today in Madison County

Huntsville reports a major clue leading officers to believe David B. Overton is in Madison county and will be captured this afternoon. Detectives and deputies keep details secret as the chase heats up amid a quiet city during the tax collector race between F. M. Phillips and John Mosely with Phillips expected to win.

Overton Madison County Huntsville Ala David B. Overton F. M. Phillips John Mosely Phillips Lawler Mosely Dave Overton

Huntsville Vote Set On Change to Aldermanic Government

Special report from Huntsville Alabama states an election will decide if the city switches from a commission form to an aldermanic government. The Alabama Supreme Court denial confirmed the continuation of coverage with details continued on Page Two.

Huntsville Ala Alabama Supreme Court

America First declared a call to action for July Fourth parade

President Wilson told the Associated Advertising Clubs that America First means deeds not words. He urged Americans to translate the slogan into action by marching in a patriotic preparedness parade on July 4, aiming for ten thousand participants to demonstrate readiness and national duty.

America United States Associated Advertising Clubs of the World Philadelphia

Coatless Men to Parade in Preparedness March

Indications point to a large Fourth of July preparedness parade with ornate floats. Notable entries include the L. N. shops under Master Mechanic C. J. Bodemer the Decatur Cornice and Roofing Company and the American Telephone Company carrying Daughters of the American Revolution and Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs. H. H. Hitt represents Liberty as a central figure. Odd Fellows issue a call for 509 marchers to join the parade led by Alderman A. C. Teague across New Decatur and surrounding areas.

C. J. Bodemer Decatur Cornice and Roofing Company American Telephone Company Daughters of the American Revlution Daughters of the Confederacy A. A. Hard H. H. Hitt Odd Fellows A. C. Teague New Decatur Decatur Austinville

Hold River Improvements Await Nitrate Plant Location

Washington reports a delay in Tennessee river improvements until the nitrate plant site at Muscle Shoals is confirmed. The War Department recommends suspending action on a proposed contract with Muscle Shoals Hydro-electric Power Co, if the nitrate plant is not built there. Estimated project cost stated at 19 million dollars with an initial appropriation of 85 thousand dollars.

Washington Tennessee River Muscle Shoals Congress Hydro-electric Power Company Department Tane Elemeas The Tennessee Power Company

Reg iment to be organized here if war is declared

In North Alabama Judge J. Kyle and Judge T. W. Wert announce a regiment will form here if war with Mexico begins. Kyle, a former major in the Spanish American War, and Wert expect hundreds of local volunteers from Madison and surrounding counties. A Montgomery regiment is planned and another will form in this region once a presidential call for volunteers is issued.

Mexico Alabama J 0. Kyle Circuit Court Thos. W. Wert Madison Cullman Limestone Lawrence Montgomery

House Votes for Families of U S Militiamen

Washington July 1 with two no votes the house approved a relief bill for dependants of militiamen called to Mexican service. The measure provides 2 million dollars under the war secretary for each enlisted man’s family up to 50 dollars monthly if dependent for livelihood.

International News Service Washington House Hay Military Affairs Committee James Michigan Small North Carolina Ags Secretary of War Livihood

Militia Dependents Aid Bill Debated in House

In Washington on July 1 a new legislative battle opened over aid to militia families. Chairman Hay of the military affairs committee introduced a bill allowing militiamen with dependent families to be excused from service or to have the government pay their families up to 50 dollars per month during absence. The bill would authorize 1 million dollars for the aid.

International News Service Washington Hay Military Affairs ‘Committee

British Offensive Opens On Somme Front In World War I

London reports a major British assault across a 20 mile Somme front after a heavy bombardment. The attack follows two years of preparation led by Lord Kitchener. Early details say German front line is captured with prisoners taken and British losses not heavy.

International News Service London Great Britain France Russia Italy England Lord Kitchener

Britain Advances in France Reported With Rejoicing in London

London crowds celebrate a major British advance in France as German positions along a long front retreat. By midday, British gains reported at Serne and Mt. Auban mark a significant setback for German forces.

London France Serne Mt. Auban

Great Allied Break in Somme Front Across Sixteen Miles

London reports the British war office announcing a major assault in the Somme region of France. British forces supposedly broke German forward defenses along a sixteen mile front and advanced past the front lines. The communiqué notes progress at 1 15 and that they have taken La Boiselle and are attacking Beaumont and Hamel as fighting continues near Nametz and Contal Maison.

International News Service London British War Office Somme France N Nametz Contal Maison la Boiselle Beaumont Hamel

President Wilson Reaches White House After New York Visit

President and Mrs. Wilson returned to the White House shortly before 8 o clock this morning. He expressed delight with the reception of his speech last night and asked if any word had arrived from Mexico, but none was received.

International News Service Washington Wilson New York White House Mexico

Bride of One Year Mrs Robt Smith Dies at Home

Ethel Kent of Mt Howe a bride of one year dies after a lingering illness at her Sixth Avenue West home. Survived only by her husband. Remains to be sent to Lawrence county tonight by Southern railway for funeral services at Mt Hope Church tomorrow at 10 o clock.

Smith Ethel Kent Mt. Howe Sixth Avenue West Lawrence County Southern Railway Mt. Hope Church

Militia Reaches Border as U S Forces Bolster Guard

Mexican border militia units begin arriving near Fort Bliss as Secretary Eaker orders secrecy. Regular Army troops establish a first camp nearby while observers watch the scene with interest and concerns grow over delayed Washington responses.

Eaker Der

Local Bar Association Sets Plans for Upcoming Meeting

The Bar Association will hold a meeting next week at the Gee Bank Street venue to finalize plans for entertainment and activities. Members report preparations are underway for the event and related reports will be shared.

Alnt Ban State Bar Association

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Presdent Ysle* A Patterson John Mossey President Wilson Kyle T.W. Wert U. S Long Austria Capital International News Services Fort Bliss Ffaris Bar Associary
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