Villa Again Is Real Menace in Old Mexico
Villa plans another raid on the Big Bend district in Texas, Mexican Ambassador Ar rendondo told Acting Secretary Polk. American authorities ordered the Fifth Massachusetts infantry to move into Bouguilos district to forestall Villa raids while Carranza forces reportedly battle Villistas.
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Old Mexico
Washington
Villa
Big Bend
Texas
Arrendondo
Polk
United States
el Paso
Massachussets
Bouguilos
Mexico
Mexico City
Carranza
Villa Again Aims to Rule Mexico with Norte Border Allies
International News Service reports from El Paso that Villa seeks to reassert control as Carranza’s government wanes. Agents for Villa coordinate with US plant reps and border salesmen to move rifles and ammunition, signaling preparations for a northern government. Villa plans a cabinet and proclaims the first Mexican law would ban American entry.
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International News Service
el Paso
Villa
Mexico
Carranza
Mexico City
Villa Again In Funds Rapidly Recruiting Forces
Washington reports allege Villa is again in funds and drawing deserters from Carranza to his cause. The state and war departments seek confirmation before issuing orders to Pershing. Villa supposedly has rifles machine guns and ammunition, with potential plans for another raid on the border.
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Villa
Carranza
State Department
War Department
Funston
Trevino
State
General Pershing
Williamson Plan for Equitable Consolidation in Decatur
G D Williamson urges Decatur and New Decatur residents to form joint five member committees to negotiate an equitable consolidation. He proposes public meetings, a vote by both towns, and emphasizes fairness to all individuals while likening current conditions to border concerns.
Deutschland Submarine Arrives in Baltimore Amid Trade Reopenings
The German super-submarine Deutschland reaches Baltimore signaling resumed Germany United States trade. Captain Koenig notes the ship is a peaceful merchantman with 2000 ton displacement and 14 knot speed, and the Treasury will determine its status under routine policy with no neutrality-board questions expected.
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International News Service
Baltimore
Germany
United States
Deutschland
Bremen
Deutsche-Ozeon-Rhodersie G. M. B. WH
Paul Koenig
Europe
Poland
Kurland
Treasury Department
Federal Neutrality Board
Railroads Heavily Damaged by Unusual Rains
Railroad lines suffered heavy damage from unusual rains as clean up operations began. War Secretary will address the public at noon Friday in Newton DC. Baker scheduled to speak to lawyers at the Masonic Theatre.
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Newton DC
Baker
Masonic Theatre
Secretary Baker to Speak at Alabama Bar Meeting
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker will address the Alabama State Bar Association at noon Friday at the Masonic Theatre in Montgomery. A letter from Baker to C S McDowell Jr. confirms the visit, seen as a boost for Baker as a 1920 Democratic presidential hopeful.
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Alabama State Bar
Baker
Alabama
John C. Eyster
New Decatur
Ala
Mr. Eyster
Newton D. Baker
Secretary of War
C. S. McDowell, Jr
Mayor Lanier in Fist Fight With Former Deputy
Huntsville Alabama July 10 Special to Decaturs Daily May or Milton Lanier and former Deputy Sheriff Chris Robinson clashed in a courtroom after a $100 fine and 30 day street sentence for Robinson on prohibition violations. Robinson threatened the mayor, was brought in on a bench warrant, posted a $1000 peace bond, apologized, and left. He previously killed three men while a deputy. a $5000 reward is noted for others implicated in a homicide linked to the case of Judge Lawler.
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Decaturs Dally
Huntsville
Ala
Milton Lanier
Chris Robinson
Robinson
Robt. Brickell
David BK. Overton
Lawler
British Forces to Aid Russians in Caucasus
Bucharest reports July 10 that 12,000 British soldiers are being dispatched to the Caucasus to cooperate with Russian forces against the Turks. The troops, loaded with supplies, are believed to be moving from Archangel toward Tiflis, with possible plans to push through Persia to assist the Russian army seeking a junction with Britain.
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Bucharest
Caucasus
Archangel
Tiflis
British War Office
Persia
Sun Reappears Briefly After Cloudy Gap
The Decatur Daily reports a brief Sunday sun appearance after a clouded spell. A government weather telegraph from Washington notes Old Sol emerged at 1:30 pm, the first sight since last Wednesday, and many residents missed the glimpse due to fleeting visibility.
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Decaturs
Government Weather Bureau
Washington
Decatur Consolidation Push Earns Local Support
A Huntsville Times letter urges the two Decaturs to merge for stronger civic development. The writer applauds Decatur Daily for backing consolidation and highlights potential growth for North Alabama if a unified city emerges.
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Huntsville
North Alabama
Huntsville Times
Residence Slightly Damaged By Fire
A dwelling at Church and Grove streets occupied by R. L. Hoesh and owned by W. W. Garnett caught fire at 8:30 last night. The Deatur fire department extinguished the blaze. contents were unharmed. Fire originated on the second floor.
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R. L. Hoesh
W. W. Garnett
Church and
Grove Streets
Decatur
Fox
Battle Cry of Peace Delayed Delays Preparedness Film Showing
Washouts prevented the film The Battle Cry of Peace from reaching the Decatur audience today causing the big preparedness picture to be shown tomorrow instead.
Four Hundred Yards of Track and Bridge Washed Away
The Tennessee River rose rapidly to 14 feet and then to 17 feet expected as heavy rains flood Morgan county. Lowlands overflow, creeks torrent, crops damaged, Knight's Island submerged, Flint creek near the L N bridge, and the iron wagon bridge near Courtland two feet under water.
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Courtland
Tennessee
East
Knight's Island
Flint Creek
Coaurtland
Decaturs
Weather Bureau
Tennessee River
Southern
Louisville & Nashville
Limestone County
Decaturs Reh Ae Ee
Secretary to dispatch army engineer for Alabama flood area
Secretary Baker said he would send an army engineer to investigate conditions in the Alabama flood district after Senator Underwood requested relief aid in tents and supplies if the inquiry showed need. The principal destitution lies along the Alabama and Cahaba rivers as rains continue.
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Washington
Baker
Underwood
Alabama
War Department
Cahaba
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Mr. Bassett
G. D. Williamson
United States Army
Columbus, N. M
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Order of the Deutsche-Ozean
Rhederei, G. M. B. H
Sae
Alfred Lehmann
Bremen Chamber of Commerce
Deutsche-Ozean-Rhederei G. M. B. H
Germaniawerf Keil
America
England
Great Britain
Deutsch
WAR Secretary
of War
McDowell
Court House
Mr. Baker
Colonial Club
Swanlake
Lanier
FST
Brickell
Baition
Lowlands
Morgan County
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