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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1916

Page

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National Guard From Three States Ordered Out For Duty On The Mexican Border

Washington May 9 Gen Hugh L Scott reports Obregon refused to sign the protocol while Wilson orders the militia of Texas New Mexico and Arizona into active service to guard the border. The plan adds about 4000 militia and 3000 regulars to General Funstons command along with selections from the Thirtieth Third Infantry and other units.

National Guard Texas, Arizona New Mexico Funston International News Service Washington Hugh L. Scott War Department Obregon Scott Baker Mexico City Toak Itotes Wabhington Mexico Carranza Wilson National Guard of Texas Vic Thirtieth Infantry Plattsburg N. Y Third Infantry Madison Barracks Oxwego Twenty-First Infantry van Counver Barracks San Diego Fourteenth Infantry Fort Lawton

Quiet Morgan county primary shows strict law enforcement

Voters in Morgan county Alabama cast ballots with unusual quiet amid a new primary law banning vote solicitation and even inquiries into how ballots were cast. Reported statewide calm mirrors the county scene as candidates addressed crowds late Monday night before a long closing debate.

Decaturs Morgan County Second Avenue Johnston Street W. W. Callahan Congress Second Avenue Way

Washington Notes on Submarine War and Diplomatic Stand

The United States says the submarine dispute with Germany is closed unless pledged limits are violated or Germany withdraws conditions. The Lansing note to Berlin seeks restraint and outlines a possible damages negotiation for American lives lost, with Gerard authorized to deliver the message to Germany's foreign minister.

Germany Great Britain United States Gerard Lansing Berlin

Hay Measure Passed by Close Vote Seeks Nitrate Plant Site

Washington May 9 Congress approves a $20 million nitrate plant plan to produce explosives and fertilizer as part of national defense. The president will choose the site, Muscle Shoals among five options, with final action expected within a week.

House Senate Wilson Musele’ Shoals Congress War Baker Decaturs Alabama Bar Association Recommenda

Iker Says No Change of Policy

Secretary Baker announced that moving three states national guard units to the border does not indicate a shift in U.S. policy. The statement aims to reassure the public that military posture remains unchanged despite border activity.

IKER International News Service Baker

Carranza Attacks American Forces in Mexican Conflict

Mexico City reports steps to bar further entry of American troops, opposing a prior pledge to amicably settle the Glen Springs crisis. First Chief Carranza calls those behind last Friday raid on border towns enemies of both nations and urges continuing talks with Gen. Scott under original lines.

Carranda International News Service Mexico City Glen Springs Nea Mexico United States Carranza Obregon Scott

Americans Urged to Flee Mexico as Border Tensions Rise

The Federal News Service from El Paso reports state department officials ordered all consular agents in Mexico to advise Americans to leave promptly. Tensions flare as Gen Obregon and Gen Scott negotiate. Carranza troops reportedly position to block U S forces, while Gen Funston and Gen Scott prepare to move. A cross border pursuit of raiders continues with a civilian posse led by Shevla Watson aiming to eradicate the marauding group.

Americanbo Tional News Service el Paso State Department Mexico Ahiteh Obregon Scott Carranza Breen District Funston Washington Marathon Big Bend Shevla Watson

American Intervention Probable for Mexico Looms

Washington May 9 Officials voiced the opinion that American intervention in Mexico is the likely solution to the Mexican situation as tensions rise. Generals Scott Funston and Obregon engaged in discussions amid uncertain prospects without a definite accord between Washington and Mexico City.

International News Service Washington Alreog

Advise Decaturs Daily of Election Results

Election officials and readers are urged to call the Decatur Daily office tonight with available results to speed public knowledge of winners. Prompt reports from each race are encouraged, though definitive outcomes may not be known early in the evening.

Decaturs Daily

Grand Jury to Probe Dipping Vat Dynamiting in Danville

Morgan county grand jury meets Monday to investigate the dynamiting of dipping vats in Danville by night riders. Investigators anticipate indictments and possible long prison terms. Federal inspector W. W. Cameron reportedly holds information leading to arrests.

Grand Jury Morgan County Grand Jury Danville W. W. Cameron

Three Phones Tonight in the Daily Office

The Decatur Daily has added two local telephones and its long distance line to handle tonight's election returns. The enhanced station at Decatur’s Daily Office 646 will expedite communication for vote results and updates.

Decaturs Decatur Decaturs Daily

Nashville Boosters Tour Decatur Amid Singing Crowd

The Nashville Boosters arrived by special train from Huntsville for a one and a half hour stop in Decatur. Led by Alf H. Williams, they marched to Bank street with visiting dignitaries and distributed souvenirs while plans for a week long tour through Courtland and western cities were announced.

Nashville Huntsville Courtland Town Creek Sheffield Corinth Miss West Boosters Union Station Decatur Bank Street Nashvillians Lyons Alf H. Williams Haris-Davis & Company of New Decatur Friends of Nashville Second Avenue Williams Decaturs Ale Williams Paul W. Treanor Vigland Hume the _Cumberland Telephone. & “Telegraph Company W. K. Boardman The Cumberland Company M. G. Buckner Joe Morse College Clothiers Joe Morse & Company M. B. Morton Nashville Banner John M. Nelson Nashville Tennessean American Ed Horn W., Murray Hogan Karl B. Matthai Nashville Manufacturers’ Association Sunny Jim” Daugherty Gene Shannon City of Will Manier Nashville Commercial Club S. W. McGill Nashville Y. M. C. A

Lyle-Taylor Grain Co Expands to Pay Top Market Prices

The Lyle-Taylor Grain Co adds chickens eggs and wool to its line and will pay the highest market price. The company, new to the area, is rapidly gaining business and is located one block east of the courthouse.

Lyle-Taylor Grain Go Court House

I N S to Furnish Daily With All Outside Results

The Decaturs Daily arranges to receive outside election returns. The International News Service via its Birmingham bureau will provide the Daily with congressional and state race results. An extra will carry full details of today’s primary results.

Decaturs Ham Bureau T Day

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