Villa and Carranza Clash Over Army Reorganization
Dispatches from Durango report a quarrel between Villa and Carranza over the rebel army’s leadership. Panfilo Natera is named commander of the Central Zone, Villa’s rivalries flare as Carranza yields to pressure. Villa fears danger to his position and may urge troops to mutiny if needed. Carranza departs Durango for Saltillo to establish his government.
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International
Juarez
Villa
Carranza
Durango
Itranza
Panfillo Natera
Central Zone
Mexico City
Carrana
United
Céide
Saltillo
Boy Scouts Return From Belle Mina Camp
The Boy Scouts about twenty strong under Scoutmaster Marten Robinson arrived home after a two day hike to Belle Mina. They stood watch, rose at dawn, fished, ate chickens, and learned useful skills including a taste of military discipline. All boys are well.
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Marten Robinson
Belle Minor
Additio
San Antonio
Tex
Jacksonville
Fia
Tor
Lark Wins Over Kirbyn Arkansas Nomination
Bluff Arkansas June 4 State Democratic Committee declared United States Senator Clark nominated to succeed himself defeating William Irby who challenged the nomination.
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International News Service
State Demo Committee Today
Clark
William Irby
Chautauqua Week Opens Under Thunder Lifts
Chautauqua week opened this afternoon under lowering clouds and thunder with the Dunbar Bell Ringers and Male Quartet performing before a large crowd in the big tent. A bigger audience was expected tonight.
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Dunbar
Plans for Kermit Roosevelt Marriage Complete
June 4 Madero reports plans for the marriage of Kermit Roosevelt to Miss Belle Willard daughter of United States Ambassador Willard. Civil ceremony set for June 10 by a magistrate followed by a religious service June 11 at the American Episcopalian Church of Paris. The King and Queen will be guests at the American embassy tonight.
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Madero
Kermit Roosevelt
Belle Williard
United States
Williard
Watson
Yaris
Alabama Sunday School Association Adds Two Field Secretaries
The Alabama Sunday School Association hires two additional Field Secretaries, Miss Freda Rose of Mobile and Miss Minnie Allgood of Dadeville, to expand support for county and district Sunday School work. Rose begins work immediately. Allgood starts September 1, with services provided free to local associations.
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Alabama
Alabama Sunday School Association
Freda Rose
Mobile
Minnie Allgood
Dadeville
Miss Bose
Miss Allgood
Miss Rose
Unusual Simpson Case In Chancery Court Divorces
A divorce suit titled Simpson vs Simpson was filed and will be heard before Chancellor Simpson. The unusual fact is that multiple parties and the presiding judge share the same surname, creating a clash of identical names among the involved litigants.
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Chancery Court
Simpson
Auit
Fire Destroys Home on Fifth Avenue. Bank Owner Insures Loss
A two story dwelling at 615 Fifth Avenue owned by Tennessee Valley Bank and tenanted by J. W. Anders was nearly gutted by a blaze at about 10 30 last night. The bank says the loss is partially covered by insurance. Anders was away. neighbors saved much furniture. Fire originated in the roof and the upper floor was destroyed.
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Fifth Avenue
Tennessee Valley Bank
J. W. Anders
Anders
Alamande to Sail Up River This Afternoon
Steamer Alamande of the Deca Tur Navigation Co the Hitt Line will sail for up river points this afternoon.
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Alamande
Decatur Navigation Co
Hitt Line
Philippine self government bill to test island capacity
A bill by Congressman Jones of Virginia proposes a territorial government for the Islands with an elective Senate and House of native islanders and a Governor-General. It disenfranchises semi civilized tribes and provides no definite date for full independence, viewing the new laws as a test of self government.
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International News Service
Washington
Congressman Jones
Virginia
Senate
House of Native Islanders
Islands
Chautauqua Tickets Offered by Benevolent Society
Season passes on sale at the grounds by the Ladies' Benevolent Society of the Decaturs at two dollars. The event opens today with more than twenty attractions available for a dime each before price increases.
Cleanup of Mexico Will Cost Millions
A sanitary expert says cleaning up Mexico could cost about a billion dollars, highlighting the need for modern sanitation as the United States weighs intervention. The piece contrasts Mexican army neglect with American field medical corps and outlines envisioned hospital structures and staff for an occupying force.
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Washington
Mexico
United States
Tierras Calientes
Mexico City
Red Cross
Vera Cruz
William C. Gorgas
Notable Bank President Dies by Own Hand in San Francisco
On the eve of the bank's solvency being confirmed the president of a long established San Francisco savings bank died by suicide. Other items note government suits over the hard coal trust and recent political and legal developments including Florida Senate race results and canal arbitration actions.
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San Francisco
Hard Coal Trust
Court clears September Morn as proper gentle scene
Chicago court deems the painting not improper labeling it a depiction of a young girl bathing without a suit. The judge notes an imagined bathing suit could be added to appease critics while preserving the work’s intent.
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Chicago
Courier-Jour
Capital Cases Set For Trial In Law and Equity Court
Henry Russell and Lessie Strah with Fred Lindsay were arraigned in the Law and Equity Court before Judge T W Wert. All pled not guilty and trials are scheduled for June 10. A special jury of 35 jurors is being summoned for the cases.
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Henry Russell
Hartselle
Lessie Strah
Fred Lindsay
Law and Equity
T. W. Wert
Clean Up Day Urged for Alabama Black Community in 1914
The State Black Person Business League designates June 6 1914 as Clean Up Day for Black residents of Alabama. All Black households and public spaces should be cleaned and sanitized, with whitewashing of outhouses as needed. Leaders, preachers, teachers, and merchants urged to cooperate. E T Attwell and J H Phillips spearhead efforts with R L Mabry promoting statewide participation.
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State
Negro Business League
Alabama
Alabama State Negro Business League
E. T. Attwell
Tuskegee Institute
J. H. Phillips
Montgomery
R. L. Mabry
Birmingham
Monument to Heroes Presented at Washington
Washington June 4. Hundreds of Confederate and Union veterans attended the unveiling of the Sir Moses Ezekels monument to the dead Confederate Veterans. President Wilson accepted the statue for the United States. Daisy Stevens president of the United Daughters of the Confederacy delivered the address.
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International News Service
Washington
Young
Washington Gardner
Moses Ezekels
Wilson
United States
Daisy Stevens
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Vagrancy Trial for Katie Moore Opens in Court
Katie Moore charged with vagrancy goes to trial in the Law and Equity Court today. Lawyer L Price represents the defendant in a case noted for its racial terminology in the record.
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Katie Moore
Law and Equity Court
L. Price
Good Roads Days Stir Broad Alabama Interest
Birmingham June 4 considerable interest grows for Good Roads Days on August 14 and 15. Alabama Good Roads Association sends representatives to cities to mobilize the public. President John Craft and State Organizer Rev J W Cary visit counties to promote observance and organization. Secretary J A Rountree heads to North Alabama to rally counties and workers while the association aims for 100000 people on the two days.
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Birmingham
Alabama Good Roads Association
John Craft
J. W. Cary
J. A. Rountree
North
Alabama
Robert Sykes killed by nephew in Bessemer quarrel
Robert Sykes aged 50 was instantly killed by his nephew Clyde Naylor at the former's store in a dispute over money allegedly taken from the cash drawer. The body will be taken to Tennessee for burial.
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International News Service
Bessemer
Robert Sykes
Clyde Naylor
Naylor
Tennessee
Decatur Ladies of Band No 2 Host Benefit at Star Theatre
The Ladies of Band No 2 at the Methodist Church in Decatur present a benefit performance tomorrow at the Star Theater. An engaging program for all ages includes four reels of pictures and a musical program. Attend during the day to support the performers and enjoy entertainment.
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Methodist Church
Decatur
Star Theater
Increase in Population Shown by Tax Notices
Tax notices indicate a population rise as inspectors project higher workloads this year. Officials note the 1920 government census will place the Decaturs at about 25,000 to 50,000 residents.
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Decaturs
Wall Street Financiers Snubbed by Commerce Commission
In Washington on June 4 George F. Baker and Lewis L. Casedyard, leading Wall Street figures, were snubbed at the Commerce Commission hearing. They asked to testify at once but were told the proceedings would proceed in due course. Director Skinner testified he knew nothing of meeting intrigues and disputed charges that he aided the alleged schemes.
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Washington
George F. Baker
J. P. Morgans
Wall Street
Commerce Commission
McCord
Skinner
Europe
Mellen
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John M.C. Stockton
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Lincolnton
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E. L. Powell
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