Second Border Raid Prompts Massive U S Pursuit Into Mexico
American troops and a Texas posse press the border in a second punitive expedition after Mexicans crossed into Texas Friday night killing and wounding soldiers and civilians and taking prisoners. Death toll at Glen Springs stood at six with uncertain further losses. The raid may delay pending international talks as Gen Scott and Mexican officials weigh next steps and coast artillery units are prepared for border deployment.
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Mexican Raid Fallout Reported in Texas Clash
At Glen Spring near Marfa on Friday a clash between Mexican raiders and American soldiers ended with seventeen Mexicans killed. Texans in pursuit across the border joined the pursuit after the attack.
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International News Service
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Calls for flood of border guard action and troop increase
Washington reports demand from Texas senators and representatives for immediate border guard expansion as outrages at Glen Springs Texas and Bonquililas Texas heighten tensions with Mexico. Gen Funston already pursuing bandits with 350 troops and more to follow, raising fears of further incidents along the border.
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Mexican minister accuses raid of being US organized
Mexico City May 8. Foreign Relations Minister Agular claims bandits who raided Glen Springs and Boquillas Texas last Friday were organized in the United States. He says Mexican traitors aided the raid to disrupt negotiations and provoke war, while avoiding loss of national honor.
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White Star Liner Cymbriec Sinking Reported
A Lloyd's dispatch from London reports the White Star liner Cymbriec sinking after an accident on April 28. Displacing 14,000 tons, the vessel carried munitions and no passengers. Later word says it was torpedoed in the English Channel.
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Clean-Up Day Observed by Southern Bell in May
The Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company will observe a clean-up day on May 19. Instructions from John L. Brown of Atlanta urge district traffic chiefs to tidy desks, remove excess materials, clean surfaces, refresh calendars, inventory supplies, oil equipment, and clear out unused items to promote efficient office work.
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Callahan Closes Campaign In Speech Here Tonight
Hon W W Callahan a congress candidate will close his campaign tonight on Second avenue at 8 oclock. He spoke at the shops at noon and received strong assurances of support. On the eve of election it appears De caturs and Morgan counties will give him an overwhelming majority.
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Congress
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Morgan County Wheat Too Good to Be Milled
Andrew J. Dale president of the Columbia Mill and Elevator Co of Columbia Tennessee says Morgan County wheat is exceptionally good. His firm bought the only solid car shipped from the county last year and it graded so highly they sold it as seed wheat. He added the wheat sampled higher than Maury county’s product handled previously.
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Andrew J. Dale
Columbia Mill and Elevator Company
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Dejected Evansville Headlight Chief Ends Life in Decatur
Chas H Schroeder president of the Schroeder Headlight Co Evansville Ind killed himself by stepping before a box car in Decatur after a nervous breakdown. He suffered severe injuries including a mangled left leg and crushed right foot. He died hours later after transport to Benevolent hospital.
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Germans Thrown Back At Verdun With Big Losses
Paris reports violent fighting all night on the Verdun front with French counter attacks on both sides of the Meuse. The crown prince’s forces pressed Hill 304 but were repelled after heavy German losses. Germans evacuated trenches captured the previous day.
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Battle of Ballots Opens Tomorrow in Decatur Races
Polls open at 8 30 in the morning and close at 6 P M with about 14000 votes counted in Decatur. Dozen hot races headline the ballot as country precincts close an hour earlier.
Brother of U S consul to Mexico dies at home
John Talbott Letcher brother of Marion Letcher United States consul to Mexico was found dead in bed at his Montgomery home by his wife. He was a prominent attorney in the city.
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International News Service
Montgomery
John Talbott Letcher
Marion Letcher
United States
Morgan County Election Vote Counting Quietly Attracts Attention
Voters prepare for a heavy turnout as Morgan county polls open tomorrow at 8:30 with 4700 eligible voters and 85 candidates on a 37 inch ballot. Officials expect long counting hours while campaigns claim victory in probate judge and other county races.
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New Decatur Council Holds Meeting Tonight
The regular semi monthly meeting of the New Decatur city council will be held tonight at city hall on Johnston street. No business of special importance will be transacted and an early adjournment to hear candidates on Second avenue is probable. Routine business including April bills will be transacted. The new street lighting contract with Alabama Power Company will likely be taken up.
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Alabama Power Company
Daily to Issue Election Extra for Results
The Decaturs Daily will publish an election extra Wednesday morning with county, district, state, and congressional results. It will be sold in the Decaturs and on early trains to nearby towns, with special news agent pricing. A second extra will be issued election night in the Decaturs. readers urged to watch for updates.
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Decaturs Daily
Decaturs
White House Accepts Germany Submarine Command Orders
Washington May 8 officials say the United States has sent a note to Berlin accepting Germanys new submarine orders as meeting President Wilsons ultimatum. The note also reserves Americas right to react to the British blockade. Officials say the crisis may ease but a violation could trigger a diplomatic break.
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Wilson
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Lansing
Pope Benedict XV Asked By Kaiser To Intervene For Peace
Rotterdam report says the German emperor sent an Easter autograph letter to Pope Benedict XV proposing the pope and the king of Spain mediate a conference of belligerents to consider an armistice and seek early peace without harming national aims.
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Judge Almon to stay at capital during district election
Congressman E B Almon plans to remain in Washington on the eve of the primary. He notes pending legislation will reach the house including the military nitrate plant provision and says it is his duty to stay at the capital.
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