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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
1
War Department reports feverish activity and large arms stocks as a militia is ordered out. if Carranza weakens, the United States will assume the task of pacifying the sister republic with a big fighting force.
As Congress urged immediate full effect of the Chamberlain army bill, the national guard rushed to border service. Carranza demanded that American bluejackets be allowed to land on Mexican soil while U S officials warned Americans to leave. The Mexican state of Yucatan reportedly declared war on the United States, and Washington warned Mexico to back down or be pacified by force. Navy and army mobilization intensified with warships en route to Mexican waters and orders to avoid landing troops on Mexican soil.
An important communication from Arrendondo, based on telegraphic reports from Mexico City, was delivered to the State Department at 9:06 this morning by Louis Dantine of the Mexican embassy. Reports from National Guard headquarters suggest a prompt response to the president's call. Secretary of War Baker commented at 10:30.
Lieutenant Tisdale opens the Huntsville armory to recruit for the local organization. The unit moves to the front five soon after being relieved from duty.
Following a Wilson order the state militia is sent to the Mexican border and the Huntsville armory opens to recruit for Company E Fourth Alabama infantry. About forty Sheffield troops join the Huntsville contingent while Captain Roy Horton directs. Roster includes Tisdale Brown Ragsdale Albes Williams Bates Austin Bacon Nelson McGregor Ross.
Authorities investigate why Judge W. T. Lawler was killed and whether the crime was staged to look like a disappearance. Detectives pursue potential motives and leads in the brutal case, focusing on suspect accounts and possible alibis.
Grand jury work and political tensions swirl as Huntsville residents speculate on motive for the murder of Judge Lawler. Citizens discuss possible causes including election law charges, a courthouse confrontation, bets on his fate, or revenge by opposing factions, with Nos. 1 and 4 viewed as most likely.
Nashville police Chief Barthell warned young men of life pitfalls as he addressed a large crowd in the city. He urged careful choices and community responsibility to avoid common dangers.
Alexander J. Barthell chief of Nashville police addressed a large YMCA audience emphasizing character over mere membership. He urged men to recruit others for virtue not just for fees, noting the value of a man over his dues. The event featured a strong musical program and warm reception for Barthell who said he felt his talk achieved good.
Huntsville authorities convened a special grand jury to investigate Probate Judge W. T. Lawler's murder after blood stained garments were found in Percy Brooks's home. Warrants were issued for Dave Overton and a unnamed county official tied to the case while two Alabama National Guard companies cordoned the courthouse for security.
Judge W. T. Lawler is identified as the third probate judge to die violently in the region. Probate Judge Wm EH Skeggs recalls the 1870 murder of Judge George P. Charlton and the 1868 killing of Judge Thurlow, noting two crimes occurred at Huntsville. Charlton was shot near the depot by an unknown killer. Thurlow died during a riot amid Reconstruction era tensions.
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