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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
2
The fragment provides postal and editorial roles for the New Decatur publication, indicating Second-class matter registration and archival dates, with roles listed as Manager and Editor along with an associate editor.
A campaign slate lists candidates for president Woodrow Wilson and various local offices. Names include Edward B. Almon for Congress, R. C. Brickell and C. Kyle for Circuit Judges, L. P. Troup for Probate Judge, James L. Drapers for Circuit Court Clerk, Frank J. Troup for Tax Assessor, Chas C. Robertson for Tax Collector, and all other Democratic nominees.
An editorial condemns the assassination of Judge Lawler in Huntsville Alabama as the worst political murder in state history. It links the crime to a legacy of vote buying and corruption in Madison County and urges lawful punishment and reform. It compares Lawler to Carmack Goebel cases and calls for a reckoning with entrenched political evils.
Willard Mack and Enid Mackey star in The Conqueror a new Ince Trian Broadway play exposing New York society. The production depicts elite dress dining greetings dancing and everyday social rituals as a realistic examination of high society.
Reports say the president sought a joint briefing to present the facts and seek advice but was denied at the White House It is claimed Pershing's expedition faces danger surrounded by Mexican forces awaiting a cue for further action while officials say he can handle the situation himself
Nearly 100 Mexicans have been deported within the past forty eight hours. Tense feeling exists here over the Mexican situation.
In San Antonio on June 19 a massive mobilization unfolds as 80 000 to 85 000 National Guard members are poised to join 135 000 on duty. Gen Pershing's defiant stance toward Gen Trevino signals a ramped risk of action along the border and plans by Gen Funston to distribute arriving troops.
El Paso reports Gen. Francisco Serrano, Obregon’s top staff officer and minister of war, has reached Juarez. He is seen as Carranza’s strongest northern commander and may lead operations against Pershing’s U S troops if war breaks out. Territorial tension grows as Carranza loyalists push anti American sentiment and mobilization rumors spread.
Petrograd says Czernowitski residents hold Czernowitz with czernowitskys in hand as Russian forces push on Lemberg, now 44 miles away from the Galician fortress. Russians cross the Pruth at Szernowitz and Sniatyn while Austro Hungarian troops retreat across 50 miles toward Jablonitza and the Carpathians.
Walter Byrns, cousin of Judge W. T. Lawler, testified in Decatur that he had urged the judge to take out an extra $10,000 life policy and warned him to guard himself on the road near Merrimac Mills. Byrns said threats intensified after the campaign and recounted two men reportedly lurking near Lawler’s Huntsville stop. He claimed he carried a pistol when visiting the judge.
Patriotic men and women of Decatur plan to start a fund to purchase a new flag for Company E, Fourth Alabama Infantry. The current silk flag, presented by Decatur ladies in 1898 before Cuba service, is tattered from tropical winds and Florida humidity and now hangs in the armory window. A rough material flag could endure for many more years.
Two story brick mercantile and office building with lot on Main street Hartseile adjoining First National Bank plus a dwelling on a large lot near the State Agricultural school in Athens priced with favorable terms. Also rental ads for six room residence on Third Avenue, five room on Jackson Street, three flats with baths at eight dollars first floor and six dollars second floor, plus cottages on Jackson Street near Methodist church and other dwellings. Also wood for sale and old No.9 Oliver Typewriter agency offering easy terms and local contact details.
An Alabama Power Company circular to Second Avenue merchants notes the White Way lighting contract expires on July 4 and urges renewal. It states the current charge of 124 cents per front foot per month will drop to 9 cents if every available foot of frontage on Second Avenue is subscribed.
Hubert Collier age infant was laid to rest Friday at City cemetery after a death ordered on the 15th. Family and friends mourn the loss despite a brief fourteen month stay in the home. Rev J I Stockton conducted the funeral at the Moulton Heights residence with a large attendance and generous flower donations signaling strong family esteem.
Lim-Lax is advertised as a remedy from a famous stomach physician. Preuit Dillehay Drug Co and Decatur Drug Co promote its formula and sell a 25 cent bottle. Thousands are said to have been convinced it drives constipation away. Sold by Decatur Drug Co and New Decatur stores.
Grief Barthel of the Nashville Police discusses his two-decade effort to reform the force and reduce vice by aiding men lacking essentials. He stresses fear, temptation, and gambling as common trials, urges joining the Y M C A, and recounts his drive to close saloons and gambling houses while praising B M Starks of the L and N system as a model leader.
The speaker delivered a stern yet empathetic address on conscience and truth, urging married men to join the YMCA and joking about honesty at home. He spoke with intensity, nearly exceeding his time, as W R Shelton hurriedly ensured his train departure from Decatur station amid other engagements. Reverend Walston gave the benediction at Central Methodist Church.
A Gunner’s roster lists Ratagites and front line corps with names and roles including corporals Percy T Hames and Fred O Feild, artificer Jim Nichols, cooks Phil Van Williams and Clit Coleman, musician arenee Yates, and many others. A second paragraph itemizes former members discharged or moved since April, naming Carl Alper Harvey Cheatwood Lin don W Cheatwood Eggleston O David Willie H English Harold Gass Buell G Jackson Laurie T Jones Roy Johnson Milton M Kyle Jack Lester Carl R Lester Richard Martin Richard Meadows Geo Z Mc Fivana Tillman Orr Jim Slaton Wi Slaton James Sivley Felton Swan William N Ward Ray White Jirod O Wright and Ernest Wyn.
In Mobile on June 19 a surge of volunteers enrolled as the First regiment armory opened. Fifty men joined within the first thirty minutes, signaling strong local backing for defense units.
Upon orders to mobilize local militia in Birmingham the forces opened temporary recruiting offices in front of armories. Many recruits are arriving eager to serve on the border.
Montgomery June 19 Adjutant General Hubbard says all state commanderies have replied and are ready to move to the camp here at once.
An old advertisement touts Eddy's Black Pills as a quick relief remedy promising cure in 24 hours. The claim notes the product costs 25 cents and is sold at druggists.
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