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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1916
Page
1
El Paso reports the Mexican crisis nears resolution after Gen. Obregon and Gen. Scott reach a compro mise on border military terms. Officials expect formal acceptance by both governments soon with details to be released in Washington. Observers note possible troop permanence or withdrawal timing tied to Carranzista actions.
President Wilson and top officials plan to study Gen. Scotts report on the Obregon conference. The agreement allows the punitive expedition to operate in Mexico and use railways to move supplies to Colonia Dublan. Obregon is to return to Ciudad Juarez, while Villa remains at large and American forces stay in the north.
The National Conservation congress in Washington eyed a clash over the Shields dam bill as majority and minority water power committees prepared reports. Proponents urged licensing dams in navigable streams with 50 year power plant rights, while opponents warned against selling public water power. Forester policy stressed wartime use and a permanent national resource plan. Delegates including E Lee Worsham and M L Alexander highlighted Gulf Coast resources and regional potential, with Chas H Buster named as Decatur delegate.
London and Dublin reports confirm Augustine Birrell resigns as secretary for Ireland after a conference with Premier Asquith. In Dublin a major fire causes 179 deaths and widespread damage totaling about 8,750,000 dollars in buildings and stock losses.
London reports Peter Pierce proclaimed president of Ireland along with James Connolly was executed in Dublin by a firing squad. The three men died this morning as British forces quashed the insurrection.
Dublin May 3 court martial proceedings have begun for rebels who took part in the Sinn Fein uprising, an official statement announced today.
Athens Alabama May 3 Special After eleven days of solicitation the Athens college endowment fund exceeds 40 000 The Decaturs Hartselle Cullman Birmingham Huntsville Florence and nearby Florence district have been visited with more towns yet to solicit The board of education grants time to survey the conference to boost the endowment to a permanent level Florence district contributions indicate five to six thousand dollars will be added.
Federal inspector W. W. Cameron reports Morgan County cattle tick infestation decline after first dipping round. In the county 183 herds or 823 cattle infested, with 3 368 herds and 9 522 cattle dipped. Second dipping round underway. progress may hasten quarantine lift.
Paris reports a lull in infantry operations at Verdun while the crown prince shifts attacks westward. At La Harasee German forces repelled a French recon noitering party and launched a poisonous gas assault later repulsed with heavy German losses. Meuse artillery combats continue around Verdun.
A Get to Work meeting is set for tomorrow at 7:30 PM at the Decaturs Daily office to perfect the Clean-Up and Paint-Up drive launched Monday night. Progressive citizens, Women’s Clubs, city officials, merchants, and professionals are urged to participate and bring a friend.
Major TC Spight broke the St. Petersburg Florida mackerel record landing 115 fish with hook and line in a single session, relegating the former champion. The report notes the season and illustrates a strong fishing achievement by a military figure.
Berlin reports local successes against Belgian forces in Flanders and French troops in the Argonne. North of Dixmude German detachments conducted a flying attack and captured several dozen soldiers. South of the Meuse the situation remains unchanged.
El Paso reports a second conference will be held between Gens Scott and Obregon over relations between the governments. Both sides await replies from their governments regarding the agreement reached at last night’s talks.
R I Walston pastor of Central Methodist will represent North Alabama conference as ministerial delegate at the annual general church board meeting in Louisville. He will attend for one week with a lay delegate from Gadsden city. The board meeting is a major yearly event in Southern Methodism.
Washington officials report two opposing views on Germanys submarine policy amid pressure from President Wilson who demands full acceptance of US terms. In Pittsburgh BradDock unrest grows as Eighteenth regiment and state militia patrol after deadly riots. One casualty count stands at twenty and more wounded, with seven strike leaders jailed.
Berlin reports that Germany's answer to the American note on submarine warfare probably will be sent to Washington before Thursday evening. The delivery awaits the return of Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg from army headquarters after he and Emperor William conferred following Ambassador Gerard's departure for Berlin.
Corafia Spain May 3 The Spanish steamer Winifreda sank off the coast early today after an explosion shattered the hull. The captain believes the vessel was torpedoed and one life was lost as the ship went down in six minutes.
Pittsburgh May 3 One thousand men in McKee's rock plant expected to strike before night in sympathy with Pressed Steel Car Company workers who walked out.
Pottsville May 3 12000 coal miners refuse to report at 7 30 am halting activity across the Panther Creek Valley as a general strike spreads. The stoppage affects operations and transportation as workers protest conditions and schedules.
Pekin reports that Russia and Japan have agreed on a closed door in China. A new treaty would establish Russian and Japanese rights in Chinese spheres, effectively ending the open door policy long advocated by the United States. Correspondence from Tokio suggests censor-approved messaging on post rather than telegraph.
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