Mexican tangles near no nearer amicable solution
Washington says a policy toward Mexico remains unresolved after a White House meeting with Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson. Officials note diverging views on Huerta recognition, with Wilson favoring it and President Wilson reportedly opposed. The article cites Mexican financial pressures and efforts by investors and elites to press for reform and settlement, while signaling possible American mediation as a last resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lane Wilson
Wilson
Bryan
Ambassador Wilson
Mexico
Huerta
Carranza
Wilson Beiieves
Eee
San Laccetics
Itig
Mexico City
Washington
State Department
Senate Committee of Foreign Affairs
Samuel Adams Named Southern Manager for Scribner's Bureau
August 1 report from Montgomery announces Samuel Adams of Birmingham chosen to head the southern department of the educational bureau for Charles Scribner Sons with offices in Atlanta. Adams has long been linked to major publishing houses and previously directed Decatur public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Samuel Adams
Bir
Atlanta
Adams
Alabama Depositary
State Textbook Commission
New Decatur
Deaturs
Two Killed by Lightning in North Alabama
Reports received late yesterday say Mrs. A J Richardson was killed by lightning at Tanner during a high wind around 3 o clock. Tom Wilburn was killed at Paint Rock according to advices received here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A J. Richardson
Tanner
North
Alabama
Tom Wilburn
Paint Rock
Death of W. D. Farrish at 1422 Fifth Avenue
W D Farrish died last night at his home 1422 Fifth avenue of a paralytic stroke. The funeral will be from the residence this afternoon at 3 30 conducted by Rev J P Cotton of the Willoughby Presbyterian church. Survived by a wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Farrish
Fifth Avenue
J. P. Cotton
Willoughby Presbyterian Church
Judge Wert Upholds Express Injunction On Liquor Delivery
Judge Thos K Wert ruled the injunction against the Southern Express Company preventing delivery of spiritous liquors for unlawful use in the Decatus remains valid and in force until dissolved by a higher court. Judge John C Eyster argued for the company as several officials are in the Decaturs to protect its interests. State counsel Melvin Hutson represented the state. If liquor is delivered and used unlawfully the agent may be held in contempt of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. K. Wert
Southern Express Company
Express Company
John C. Eyster
Decaturs
Melvin Hutson
Boosting party broadside lands in legal trouble nationwide
Complaints mount over Oklahoma boosters touring the country in a lavish private car securing large sums. Pennsylvania residents report Sunbury buyers at 350 dollars with heavy down payments and monthly notes. Seven warrants issued. Wilkes Barres residents say Oklahoma lots are vastly overvalued. Gorsuch and Rausch jailed. next hearing due Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Sunbury
Post Office Department
Wilkes-Barre
McAlester
Okla
W. F. Gorsuch
Victor Rausch
Disappearance of convict chief clerk Lacy fuels hunt
The Jasper Eagle reportsMontgomery or Theo Lacy chief clerk in the convict department fled with 99000 from banks on March 12. Despite detectives and a $5000 reward, Lacy remains missing. Tips place him in Dallas or possibly abroad with false papers. Authorities watch seaports and the Mexican border for his return or concealment.
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Montgomery
Theo Lacy
Lack
Lacy
Dallas
Alabama
Jasper Eagle
Will Kaufman Fatally Shot in Resort Brawl
Will Kaufman was probably fatally shot in the neck this afternoon during a drunken fight at a resort in the restricted district. Ellis Wright fired and was jailed. another man was beaten. Kaufman was taken by ambulance to the hospital after the 4:30 PM incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Kaufman
Ellis Wright
Wright
New Decatur Lock Pp
Kaufman
Negro Shot 10 Death By Police In Huntsville Yard Fight
In Huntsville Southern Railroad yards on Wednesday night Tom Douglass a railroad employee died after a lethal confrontation with Policeman Wheeler Mitchell and Officer Tom Short. Mitchell and Short were injured but survived as Douglass was killed. Mitchell later surrendered. the coroner exonerated him and no bond was required.
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Huntsville
Southern Railroad
Tom Douglass
Wheeler Mitchell
Short
Mitchell
Bond
Visiting relatives here also to visit country
Rev. H. G. Walden rector of St. Stephens Episcopal Church Eutaw Alabama arrived here last night as guest of Capt. and Mrs Dan Walden. He may spend time in the country and is in fine health. The old St Stephens church was destroyed by fire in February. a brick edifice is being erected on the site and expected ready by October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Walden
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
Eutaw
Ala
Dan Walden
Walden
St. Stephens
Powers Send Orders to the Turks Across Balkans
London reports that Greece and Serbia press for Bulgaria’s banishment from Macedonia and for indemnity to repay refugees and rebuild towns. An ambassador’s conference at the foreign office plans to demand Turkish withdrawal behind the Enos Midia line and to act if refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Greece
Aegean
Foreign Office
London
Sir Edward Grey
Porte
Thrace
Enos-Midia
Gadsden to Host Fall Festival and Carnival
Gadsden announces a fall festival in September featuring a barbecue parade bands and speeches. The chamber of commerce plans farm and garden exhibits with prizes for the best displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadsden
Chamber of Commerce
Roberts
Trash pile fire on Wells Street called out by department
A trash pile on Wells Street caught fire last night and drew a fire department response. No damage occurred though the flames burned in a hazardous location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Street
Four-Story Office Building To Be Erected Here
A rumor reports plans for a modern four story office building in the city with speculation that a local bank may occupy the ground floor. The piece frames this as a step toward merging cities into a larger metropolitan entity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decaturs
Suffragists Urge Congress For Woman Suffrage Amendment
Washington August 1 Delegations from states across the union demand votes for women by marching to the senate and presenting thousands of petitions. Alice Paul leads the National Woman Suffrage Association delegation while Senators Owen Ashurst Poindexter Jones Works Lane Smoot Clapp Thomas Hafroth and Hollis address supporters and receive the petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Chamber
Senate
Hyatsville
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol Grounds
Senate Woman Suffrage Committee
Capitol
Paul
Alice Paul
National Woman Suffrage’ Association
Senate Committee
Owen
Ashurst
Poindexter
Jones
Works
Lane
Smoot
Clapp
Thomas
Hhafroth
Hollis
Government irrigation exhibit at state exposition
Montgomery August 1 T B Woods United States irrigation agent commissioned to demonstrate an inexpensive farm irrigation system at the State Exposition running September 29 to October 4. The display will cover surface and overhead methods using waste water and well or stream water, aimed at year round crops and higher profits for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
T. B. Woods
United States Government
Department of Ag
Riculture
Mr. Woods
Woods
Inebriates and Dopes Must Wow 60 10 Work
Washington authorities propose a federal hospital for convicted inebriates and drug users with compulsory labor. Earnings partly fund the hospital and partly aid dependents. The amendment to the existing bill, sent to Congress, would cap sentences at two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia
Congress
Smith
Maryland
Woods to Install Irrigation Exhibit on Acre Farm
Exposition management assigns Mr. Woods an acre for his display with a tank overhead piping and a pumping engine. His crew will arrive in a few days to begin setting up the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Woods
Decatur Police Crack Down On Tiger Operators
Decatur authorities have pressed prohibition enforcement in the last 24 hours. A man attempted to buy liquor at Gustin's on Vine Street. a warrant for Gustin follows with tomorrow's police court trial. Sherman and Reeves, both cited for violations, were fined fifty dollars plus costs. The crackdown targets small grog shops as larger reserve houses fade, with more cases expected and tighter enforcement ahead.
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Gustin
Vine Street
Sherman
Costa
Skeges
Charley Reeves
Tiger
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Chas. Scribner
Mingham
The
Southern
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Charles Scribner
Judge Wert
Company
Lucy
WA Resort
Turkey
Dent
Salonika
Ters
European Bureau of the Monitor
Monitor
Servia
Union
U. S
Satg
Woman Suffrage
America
Skeggs
Decatur
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