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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
2
A Morgan County probate judge W T Lawler murder in Madison County is hailed as the blackest and most cowardly crime in Alabama’s history. The editorial blames corrupt politicians and greed for honor and money fueling the act and calls for the severest punishment under law.
The piece urges Decatur New Decatur and other towns to actively press for locating the government nitrate plant at Muscle Shoals. It calls for organized business groups to adopt strong resolutions and send them to Washington, criticizing inaction and demanding action for peace and prosperity.
The Athens Hustler and the Town Creek Booster trade barbs in a heated public quarrel. Local observers urge both sides to drop the feud and focus on community matters.
The Decatur Weekly News expresses deepest sympathy to Judge John C. Eyster of New Decatur and Mrs. W. C. Buckley of New Mexico on the death of their mother, the family’s dearest earthly friend.
A community newspaper serves as its first introduction to strangers and a true index to the town's worth. It should be supported for its role in upbuilding the community even when readers disagree with its views.
In the Morgan County Law and Equity Court Mrs. Sue Ferguson sues Mrs. Sallie Atkinson et al. The affidavit shows Walter Crutcher J P Crutcher and Robert Crutcher are non residents. J R Crutcher in Memphis Tennessee. Robert Crutcher in Clarksdale Mississippi. Walter Crutcher residence unknown. Publication in Decatur News required for four weeks to plead by June 23 1916 or risk decree pro confesso. Judge Thomas W Wert presiding.
Reports say the United States has mobilized the State Militia to the Mexican border signaling a tense stance before a settlement. Observers warn the situation may escalate and undermine calls for peace.
Farmers across Morgan County report their crops are badly in the grass due to prolonged heavy rains. The wet season hinders growth and raises concerns about yields and farm operations.
State of Alabama Morgan County default on mortgage dated November 6 1911 by Della Horton and husband Benjamin J Horton to Alabama Penny Savings Bank for 620 dollars. National Realty Company transferee will sell July 14 1916 at courthouse steps Morgan County Alabama front entrance to highest cash bidder lots 7 and 12 Echols Falks survey NW quarter section 32 township 5 range 4 west plat book page 28 with proceeds paid to attorney fees.
A clipped political and martial rant contrasts ease with action. It mocks Congressmen who would lead a pok parade if they showed true courage, while directing a sharp prophetic scolding toward Austria and urging decisive victory.
A terse remark describes impounding all cores as a grand daylight saving device from a busy man’s perspective. The statement frames the idea as a practical, daylight planning concept with a provocative edge.
Many thinking people admire the title of the league to Enforce Peace because it sounds efficient and purposeful. The phrase conveys a sense of organized action aimed at maintaining order.
The remark frames a call for Emilio Villa to take decisive action by assuming a foreseen fate to resolve a difficult issue. It presents a provocative challenge to a public figure to adopt a symbolic throne and end the current impasse.
A strong call for Greece to pursue greater self-rule and autonomous governance, arguing for reduced external interference and more local decision making. The remark emphasizes national sovereignty and constitutional self-determination.
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