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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1916
Page
4
Chaotically garbled report notes Charanza Hammies Peerage meeting, Costa Riga Villa and border arrivals. General Garcia reportedly driven back to Parral and fortifications underway in the city as Garranzistas engage.
Pancho Villa’s forces reportedly whip Carranza troops southeast of Jimenez and near Parral, with Villa predicting capture of Chihuahua City within two months. Villa’s 8,000-strong army entrenches along the Rio Florida base as agents from both sides rush arms and ammunition to the field.
Washington reports that Mexican and American representatives will confer on mutual territory to settle ongoing difficulties. Costa Rica has been suggested as the mediation venue by Senor Juan Amador who also outlined Mexico's dire financial situation and efforts toward a satisfactory settlement.
Washington reports that stores of arms owned by Mexican factions at seaports are guarded by Justice Department agents. The arms were bought by Diaz supporters and others, and officials fear owners may hand them to the de facto Mexican government to pressure withdrawal of American troops.
Announcement from the state department states this government will not consider a plan for representatives of the United States and Mexico to meet in Costa Rica to settle differences between the two governments.
The Greenwood Shows announce a full week extension at Airdome park in Decatur. The big tent will stay stretched as demand remains high and performances are packed to capacity each night. The event offers top quality attractions at a dime price, drawing large crowds.
Sheffield urges the Decaturs to unite for a single strong town citing petitions for an election. The editorial argues Sheffield and Tuscumbia should also join, saying division stems from prejudice and a single town would be more sensible.
State of Alabama Morgan County Probate Court July 5 1916 W D Hamilton guardian of Eugene Hamilton and Bertha Hamilton has filed accounts and vouchers for final settlement The 31st day of July 1916 is set for hearing at which interested parties may appear and contest the settlement Judge of Probate WM EB Skeggs
Gen. Trevino publicly defies Obregon and Carranza by refusing to relinquish his Chihuahua command. Obregon retreats plans after Trevino challenges his threat to march on Chihuahua. State department is informed. Trevino also considers charging Gen. Luis Herrera with cowardice for fleeing Parral during Villa’s threat.
C V Hurst former Standard Oil manager from Huntsville is located in Gadsden ill at his parents home. He disappeared from Huntsville last week after a mental collapse from overwork and wandered via Memphis before ending in Gadsden. His wife remains unable to account for his actions.
Fannie Ward stars as Maida in Willard Mack’s photoplay A Gutter Magdalene a vivid city life drama with adventure and romance. Ward’s Salvation Army work tests old relationships as temptation returns and she resists to pursue redemption in a moving screen tale.
Delite Theatre presents The Iron Claw as the first Pathe serial episode promising high quality thrills and laughs. The feature notes Pathe’s serial storytelling skill developed from Perils of Pauline with directors and writers crafting installments that are complete yet part of a larger plot.
Decaturs Business College will open Tuesday or Wednesday next week. Call 168 and ask for Mr Henry. Early enrollees before opening receive a $15 discount on scholarship.
The essay argues code rigidity displaces common law flexibility, noting statutes can be altered by legislature while common law shifts retroactively. It warns that constant change harms litigants, likening law to an evolving, fragile creature and urging substantial reform to avoid revolution or chaos.
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