Motive Sought After Judge Lawler Murder Case
Edge Lawler, probate judge of his county, vanished after a meeting at the courthouse and is believed murdered. A grand jury probe revealed a bitter fight with two opponents and involvement of more than six people. An anonymous letter led to the discovery of the body hidden in a slough near Whitesburg after a brutal sequence of stabbing and shooting.
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Edge Lawler
Dave Overton
Zack Drake
Drake
Lawler
Court House
Redpath Chautauqua
Whitesburg
Special jury probes murder amid high level prosecutions
Judge Foster and Attorney General William L. Martin lead a special inquiry into a planned murder. Four men acted, four instigated it and two planned it, with Percy Brooks jailed on the murder charge. Funeral services for Judge Lawler drew about 5 000 attendees. No arrests confirmed for others rumored connected to the case. A warrant for Circuit Clerk Chas Nalls was reported but not confirmed.
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Percy Brooks
Jefferson County
Lawler
Chas. Nalls
Phillips
Disturbance Follows Discovery of Contraband Whiskey
In Huntsville excitement peaked after the discovery of a body and looming lynchings were averted by timely militia arrival from Sheffield and the implementers.
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Huntsville
Sheffield
Special Alabama court opens for murder investigation
Judge A B Foster sworn in a special jury by the Alabama supreme court to investigate a murder. He charged the panel and warned the county that the state would bear a shame if duty is shirked. Thomas N McAlister named foreman as public excitement subsides and business resumes.
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David B. Overton
Lawler
A. B. Foster
Alabama Supreme Court
Alabama
Thomas N. McAlister
Bh Y P U Program at Central Baptist Church June 20
Bh Y P U program at Central Baptist Church features E C Stockton leading a Bible readers quiz and talks on Christian duty. Readers include Miss Worthington and Erskine Chenault delivering scripture and Mrs H B Roberts and Miss Annie Ruth Mays giving talks with songs such as Blessed Be the Tie that Binds and Sharing the Burdens of Others.
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Central Baptist Church Tomorrow
L. Worthington
Erskine Chenault
E. C. Stockton
German Assault on Veroun Front Intensifies
Paris reports a night of intensified German bombardment west of the Meuse with heavy shelling on Dead Man's Hill and Chattencourt. An infantry assault targeted Hill 321 on the eastern Meuse front as French positions endured ongoing bombardment.
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Paris
Meuse
French War Office
Dead Man's Hill
Chattencourt
Local Company Mobilized Quickly in Huntsville
Captain Roy Horton and forty-one picked men from the Decaturs compose Company E of the Alabama National Guard, mobilized in record time. They arrived by special train Saturday night with the Sheffield Rifles and are now quartered in Huntsville while awaiting further evidences of trouble.
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Huntsville
Ala
Roy Horton
Decaturs
Alabama National Guard
Sheffield Rifles
Local Guards Station as Tension Flares After Grand Jury Report
After the special grand jury report, authorities announce mobilization of Company KB under Capt. Rey C. Horton and the Florence guard company to stay on duty. Clerks from both outfits were dispatched to support operations as unrest fears persist.
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Grand Jury
Rey C. Horton
Company KB
Florence
State Guard
Recruiting Train Moves Toward Montgom ery Mobilization Camp
A company heads from this city to the mobilization camp at Montgomery. En route it will pass through Decatur where recruits already enlisted will join the unit.
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Montgomery
Decatur
Bids Wanted for Hartnelle City Improvements
Hartnelle City Board of Commissioners will open sealed bids at 3 p m Tuesday June 27 1916 for earth excavation about 6000 cubic yards 30 cubic yards reinforced concrete 1 acre clearing and grabbing. Bids on cash or term basis secured by city notes with $200 certified check per bid. Commissioners may reject any or all bids. J Kent Clerk R A Burleson City Engineer 16 31
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Board of Commissioners
City of
Hartnelle
State Committee 10 Meet July 7 in Montgomery
A. G. Patterson of the Eighth district has been notified of a meeting of the state Democratic executive committee to be held at Montgomery on July 7. The session will hear the contest between G. L. Comer and J. Williams for judge of the Third circuit and two other minor contests.
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A. G. Patterson
Eighth District
State Democratic Executive Committee
Montgomery
G. L. Comer
J. &. Williams
Overland Premieres High Volume Luxurious Car at $595
The Overland car delivers comfort, style, and economy with a light, powerful design. Toledo plant spans 103 acres with 17,000 workers, boosting capacity to 1,000 cars daily to meet surging demand. Buyers are urged to order now to avoid delays.
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Toledo
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International News Service
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Orange Whistle
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R. A. Burleson
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Central Baptist
New Decatur
Ener
Baptist
South Town
Sheen
East Town
First Methodist
Central Methodist
Ninth Street Methodist
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West Side Presbyterian
West Town
Westminster
Willoughby Presbyterian
St. Jon Episcopalian
Salvation Army
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