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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
1
The White House announced that President Wilson, after reviewing Carranza’s note, has decided that U S troops cannot be withdrawn from Mexico at this time. A formal note with reasons will be sent to Carranza. The expedition’s objective is not yet achieved and no ulterior motives are claimed.
Officials in the state and war departments fear Carranza's 12000 word note may provoke a hostile reaction from northern Mexican leaders. They warn an attack on American forces could trigger war while the cabinet weighs the document and questions the United States’ intentions toward Mexico.
In Paso on June 1 the region discusses that 12,000 U.S. soldiers in Mexico face a Mexican force of 30,000 to 35,000. Most believe Pershing and his men are not in peril despite Carranza’s demand for immediate withdrawal. The aim shifts from Villa to what President Wilson will do.
Gen. John J. Pershing and staff arrived at Colonia Dublan from Namiquipa for a conference with Gen. Gavira set for Thursday. Gavira and his staff with about 50 soldiers traveled in seven box cars on a special train. Pershing said he would comment only after meeting Gavira to review preliminaries.
Attorneys for T. J. Newsom took no action today after the Court of Appeals affirmed a ten year sentence in the penitentiary. They plan to pursue rehearing or seek Supreme Court review to challenge the decision. The case centers on Newsom, a former magistrate, with the appeal continuing to unfold.
Millard F Cox of Louisville addressed Y M C A workers in Decatur pushing a campaign to recruit 500 new members. S A Randle and J Bodemer lead the drive with Capt Chas Bassett C V Dupont John F Hartung F M Shiber aiding, as organizers plan a well structured effort. The slogan 500 New Members or Bust was adopted at a recent fellowship dinner.
F M Whitten, a farmer from six miles east of Falkville, was jailed in Morgan County for failing to dip his cattle as the law requires. Deputy Grubbs reported he refused bond as authorities prepare about 50 more warrants while Federal Inspector Cameron leads the dipping enforcement. The tick-eradication campaign continues despite local opposition and new rebuilding after dynamite incidents.
The semi monthly report of Probate Judge Skeggs shows Morgan county's booming auto trade with 19 pleasure cars licensed in the last two weeks and 284 pleasure cars licensed since October 11, 1915. Several commercial cars and about six motorcycles were also licensed.
Rome reports Austro Hungarian forces press desperate attacks south of the Posina river and west of Arsiero to outflank Italian defenders of Arsiero and Asiago. Severe losses on both sides in mountain fighting and artillery duels along the Isonzo and Carnic Alps.
London June 1 leaders of the Irish Sinn Feiners wanted in connection with the uprising have fled the British Isles for the United States. A dispatch from Athlone to the Globe today lists Capt. Marlowe in Galway among those who escaped.
Food riots have broken out in Cologne amid German government action to prohibit food exports. Police report unrest affecting the city as authorities move to curb shortages and restore order.
Will Harris, jailed for murder, escaped briefly to terrorize his wife on Jackson Street. A county deputy shot him in the calf as Harris attempted to return home. the wound is not serious and Harris is back in custody awaiting further charges.
The Board of Commerce of New Decatur will be formally launched Friday night at the YMCA meeting. Committees report and the tentative constitution by laws will be presented as permanent officers are selected. A permanent secretary will direct the organization to develop New Decatur's commerce and attract factories. The group, with over 100 members, expects a large attendance and growing membership.
A printing shop once used for the Morgan County Times, part of Joe Hewlett’s outfit, was sold yesterday at public sale by Sheriff Forman. S. M. Thompson bought the property for 155 dollars, with an existing mortgage held by Mr. Thompson.
Miss Bertie Petty and Robert Keyes escaped drowning after an automobile on a decatur ferry backed into the Tennessee River. Six others leaped to safety as the barge platform failed, sending the Reo car into the river. Miss Elizabeth Petty and Miss Harvey of Hartselle were among the rescued.
Chicago June 1 The republican national convention machinery began with the national committee forming a temporary roll. Contests were largely local and not expected to affect any candidate’s fortunes for the gathering starting next Wednesday.
President Wilson announced he would march in the Flag Day preparedness parade on June 14 and review it. A White House inquiry confirmed he will walk with the marchers and not ride in an automobile.
Emperor William returns to Berlin from German headquarters and holds morning conference with the Spanish ambassador.
Paris dispatch reports another German attempt to overrun French positions at Dead Man's Hill. The attack followed heavy bombardment that shattered trenches, but German infantry assault was repulsed as French official communique confirmed failure. The Meuse sector saw shells and artillery fire dominate the fighting near Douaumont.
Berlin dispatch reports French troops have captured 400 yards of the German first line trenches southeast of Dead Man's Hill on the Verdun front. To the east of Ober-Saabt in the Vosges the Germans have penetrated French positions along a 350 yard front.
Geneva June 1 reports say German troops move to reinforce the Verdun front. They are aided by heavy artillery and numerous guns.
Fire swept the Holland Blow Stave Company plant this afternoon around 1 o clock. Three kilns caught fire and both city departments fought the blaze. By 8 o clock one kiln was burned causing an estimated loss near 15000 with about 12000 covered by insurance.
A Hague dispatch reports the Dutch steamship Ordyk and the Ryndam seized by British warships and all States mails taken.
Overseas News Agency reports the Danigt United States sailed from York on May 20 and has been Kirkwall by a British ship with an American crew aboard.
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