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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
1
U S authorities issue an ultimatum to Mexico demanding the release of detained troopers as Carranzista forces repeatedly attempt to disrupt Pershing’s communications line and escalate tensions. Carranzas troops are identified as aggressors in the border clash reports.
El Paso dispatch reports Eleventh Cavalry rescuing possible Carrizal survivors from a mob in Chihuahua City as seventeen captured troopers were assaulted while transferred from train to prison. Guards secured the men behind bars. no Juarez transfer arranged yet.
Reports from San Antonio state that Mexican soldiers attacked the line of communication near Namiquipa three times within two days. The assaults occurred around Cruces Canyon and Pulpito pass. All were repulsed, but three American soldiers were seriously wounded and evacuated.
Washington reports state that the administration favors a swift war response if Carranza does not fully back down. A White House conference with Wilson Lansing and Baker outlined alarming steps including demanding Carranza's order alignment, punishing officers, and seeking war authority from Congress to crush Carranza forces. Baker proposed delaying the deadline to mobilize National Guard.
Washington reports immediate release of 17 prisoners after a Wilson Lansing Baker conference. In San Antonio 16 more Tenth Cavalry survivors were found near Santa Maria, restoring relief as 45 horses were recovered by a rescue party led by Lieut. Fies. Pershing's third report confirms the findings.
Paris reports a violent fight for Fleury three and a half miles northeast of Verdun as German and French forces clash. German troops briefly entered Fleury but were driven out. fighting continues in the Chenois and Fumin woods with renewed combat east of the Meuse and heavy shelling west of the river.
Washington June 24 a U S ultimatum demands immediate release of the Tenth cavalry prisoners captured in the Carrizal attack These men must be turned over to General Pershing by Mexican authorities The move followed a Wilson Lansing and Baker meeting and rejects mediation on grounds of national honor.
Captain Roy Horton of Company E Fourth Alabama infantry awaits orders to march to Montgomery and then to the Mexican border. Recruiting at the Johnston Street armory accelerates with Lieutenant Shirley Tisdale tallying twenty nine new men. Officers hope to field 150 men, though current estimates suggest under 100. Mothers crowd the armory urging sons to be released. war gear sprawls across the floors as drills proceed.
Birmingham June 24 Special Agent D C Burnett of the L & N Railroad was murdered in Bessemer. His body was found in the Central Lumber Co yard with nine wounds in the left side below the ribs. Deputy John M Smithson arrested at 10 o clock along with Fred Spencer a Bessemer militia member and a young recruit named Price. Youmfy Spencer felt Laws ok Ti L A Spengler a prom-
W T Greer local manager issues orders this morning in a brief dispatch. The note hints at further details continued on Page Two.
Nine cases were reviewed by a special grand jury in Huntsville. Dave Overton and Chas. Nalls with Percy Brooks face first degree murder charges related to Judge Lawlers death. The panel condemned lax enforcement of prohibition laws and criticized local police Chief A D Kirby. Coroner Robt Poole acts as sheriff after Sheriff PhillipsF death, with slow progress on warrants. An additional grand jury is urged to continue the probe.
Madison county sheriff Robert Phillips killed himself in the county jail at 4 44 pm after facing criticism over the chase for murder suspect David Overton in the Lawler case. His farewell letter to his wife expressed innocence and a desire to shield his family from stigma.
Hon. Thomas D. Samford United States district attorney for the middle district of Alabama has accepted an invitation to speak at the park on July 4. He is praised as an eloquent platform entertainer and is expected to draw about 10 000 listeners.
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