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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1916
Page
1
A Decatur mass meeting authorizes A G Patterson and four associates as consolidation appears almost assured. The gathering underscores a push toward reorganizing local interests with Patterson leading the planning and the four named associates aiding in the process.
Last night in New Decatur a citizens meeting selected A G Patterson as chairman of a committee authorized to name four associates to work on merging Decatur and Williamson. Chairman Patterson and Henry Davis announced progress to Mr Williamson and expect the joint committee to set a basis for a fair consolidation in forthcoming conferences.
A large crowd at New Decatur city hall discussed uniting New Decatur with Decatur. A five member committee was authorized to confer with a Decatur group, with later plans to report back at a mass meeting.
International News Service reports tentative plans of the de facto Mexican government to rehabilitate finances, contingent on talks with the United States. A five member financial commission is to be appointed, with at least two Americans, once border and troop withdrawal disputes are resolved. The plan mirrors Cuba’s postwar financial setup.
Continuous heavy rains hinder truck travel from Columbus to General Pershing's southern base. Reports along the line note rain and bad weather, with engineers and signal corps continuing work and no immediate plan to withdraw.
Advocates push for a stronger recovery clause delaying passage in the Shields water power bill. Kentucky's Representative Sherley and others seek compulsory forfeiture of sites to the government at fifty years upon fair value for improvements. Rep Adamson of Georgia, while leading the measure, agrees to an amendment making the section more specific, to be considered Friday when the bill resumes.
Review notes the audience applauded The Battle Cry of Peace at the Masonic theatre calling it a superb preparedness picture. Manager Cagle secured rights late last night to show the film this afternoon and tonight.
El Paso July 12 official denial from Juarez says Carranza army under Gen Trevino did not evacuate Chihuahua City before Villa advance. Despite strong rumors, Bell at Fort Bliss forwarded evacuation reports to Washington. Officials claim Villa army is being surrounded and admit attacks on Jiminez and Santa Rosario were repulsed. Pershing’s expedition faces supply difficulties from heavy rains and poor roads.
Reports from Hermosillo say German officers drill Carranza troops at Magdalena and other concentration points south of Nogales. Mexican officers boast of German assistance, though specifics are unclear.
Weather observers in North Alabama predict the Tennessee River will crest near 19.5 feet at Decatur today if rainfall ends. Chattanooga River Bureau notes a 28 foot level at Chattanooga and rising at Guntersville and Bridgeport with 8.39 inches of rain falling in Decatur over the past week.
Governor Henderson appoints McDonald as successor to Judge Lawler in Madison County and names Lowe as sheriff in a broader county administration reshuffle.
Amsterdam reports conservative circles view the Deutschland submarine’s arrival in American waters as a warning to the United States to press Britain about obligations. Berlin editors say the allies blockade seems ineffective after the sub’s voyage and call neutral nations to withhold recognition.
Governor Henderson names Archie McDonald of Huntsville as Madison county probate judge to replace murdered William Lawler and John C. Lowe as sheriff to succeed suicide victim Robert Phillips. The Good Movement League in Huntsville forms to promote law and order and civic progress. Disappearances of C V Hurst and F T Petty noted. Thirteen candidates enter circuit court clerk race.
Paris reports Crown Prince Frederick William redirected efforts to the Meuse west bank. French forces repulsed attacks on Dead Man's Hill and conducted a counteroffensive on the east bank recapturing part of Fumin woods. French raids continued in Champagne with multiple trench incursions.
A five inch river rise in 12 hours floods eastern Selma lowlands. Homes inundated to feet, dirt roads washed out, and travel nearly impossible. Relief and rescue committees toil day and night to aid distressed districts.
The Alabama river continues to rise with the crest expected today. At 8 am the level stood at 518 feet, two feet below flood stage. The river is seven miles wide near Montgomery with little current, and damage comes mainly from backwater.
W E Aycock a well known merchant in Tuscumbia was instantly killed in his store in South Tuscumbia about 2 o clock Tuesday afternoon While work on electric feed wires was in progress he reportedly touched a live wire while seated at his desk.
War secretary Newton D. Baker cannot come to Decatur to address the Alabama State Bar at noon Friday. Congressman Edward B. Almon reported Baker was unable to leave Washington due to official business after being asked for an advance copy of his speech. Local lawyers await further word on a possible later attendance.
New York July 12 The city health department announced that success had been attained in the long effort to isolate the germ of infantile paralysis. The germ of pelio myelitis has been sought for many years and officials said details would be released Thursday night.
In Atlanta on July 12 City Physician Kennedy reported three cases of infantile paralysis. Two victims are children and the third is a 21 year old young man.
In Newbern Tennessee on July 12 authorities report infantile paralysis suspected in a series of deaths in the Yorkville area. The Board of Health has been asked to investigate as 15 deaths are linked but the exact cause remains undetermined.
Sylacauga Alabama July 12 one death has been reported here from infantile paralysis. The child became ill the first of the week.
One case of infantile paralysis is reported in Birmingham Alabama. The patient has been isolated and carried out of the city.
Mayor Mitchell convened a rapid city hall conference with the medical advisory board and department heads as infantile paralysis spreads. New Jersey and Connecticut have enacted strict measures akin to a quarantine, prompting urgent action amid a potential heat wave and calls for aid from American Reds.
A fleet of airships circled over Decatur at 10 20 this morning. Chas Newsom saw two aeroplanes clearly while a local woman reported three. The craft maneuvered and headed due west, believed to originate from Mobile government aerial training grounds.
Maj. Bassett urges a mass meeting at New Decatur city hall Friday at 8 pm to choose a name for the city should the name be changed. Last meeting drew a small crowd due to bad weather. organizers seek broader attendance to express opinions on the selection.
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