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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1914
Page
1
President Huerta rescinds his order for Tampico blockade after mediation pressure. A Mexican arrested by Native Police was shot by Lt. Houston in Vera Cruz, killing him.
United States mediators announce three key gains in Mexico talks. Huerta withdraws demand for a partisan successor and stays in negotiations. He halts the Tampico blockade after pressure. Officials say one more step, armistice agreement with Carranza, would seal success. Mexican delegates urge Huerta to end the Tampico blockade.
In Vera Cruz on June 8 Lieutenant Navelle of the Marine Corps answers General Fletcher’s request for names of men entitled to honor medals. Navelle says his men viewed the battle as duty not a honor and would wait for a more difficult task. Fletcher nominated several including Navelle.
International News Service reports Huerta has withdrawn blockade orders. The message reached mediation headquarters in Niagara Falls on June 8 and sparked optimism among observers who felt a major crisis had been averted.
General Carranza announced a new government in Saltillo as part of the campaign to oust Huerta. He also notified mediators at Niagara Falls that he will respond to their latest communication from here.
Mexico City reports the blockade of Tampico has been suspended. The government foreign office issued a formal announcement on the action today.
The Decaturs enjoy healthy growth with prosperity visible in commerce manufacturing housing and streets. The health and moral conditions are praised as better than many cities and residents are urged to come and live in the thriving Alabama towns.
A white man named J Hunter was arrested by New Deeftar Police on Johnston Street near Judge William E Skeggs home and jailed. He behaved erratically, calling out phrases about dying and being lost, hitting bars, and moaning. Officers found a Birmingham Age Herald letter and a Guntersville hardware cash receipt in his pocket.
Denton Grand Opera Company presents Kryl and His Band with the Denton Opéra Company at the Shautauqua tent at 8 15 PM. The program promises to be among the best of the season, following a refined sacred music display by the Cathedral choir. Tickets are 50 cents after a previous 1 dollar price.
Next Sunday June 14 the United Daughters of the Confederacy will observe Decoration Day at the First Presbyterian Church at 11 o clock. Dr Shell will deliver an address to the old soldiers at 8 o clock. Daughters will perform exercises and decorate graves of the heroes.
A report notes Hunter's anxious effort to locate a man who has not yet been found, indicating ongoing pursuit or inquiry. The fragment mentions urgency but provides few details about identity or location.
Chicago reports thousands of delegates arriving for the Women’s Federated Clubs convention. Fifteen thousand delegates and international representatives fill the event as officers face a likely suffrage clash with the current president's stance unclear. The executive committee voted to endorse woman’s suffrage, announced by national treasurer Mrs Williams, signaling a contentious session ahead.
London June 8 an American suffragette named Wardress caused a stir at the United States embassy by attacking two attaches after they refused access to Ambassador Page. The boxer-wrestler knocked one official down and gashed the other while vowing to wait all summer to see the ambassador.
New York report says polo games delayed because Captain Chieep of the English team is ill. The adjustment affects scheduled matchups and attendance plans for fans.
The Supreme Court held that federal rate making authority prevails when interstate rate reasonableness is questioned. It upheld Shreveport's challenge to Texas Railroad Commission discrimination favoring Houston and Dallas. The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered equalized rates to prevent discrimination.
Decatur police department reports twenty five arrests for last month the smallest tally in ten years city officials claim both cities police are doing nothing and offer no further details.
The 11th chapter of The Adventures of Kathryn, Selig's great animal picture from Harold McGrath novel, will be shown at the Star Theatre tomorrow. As the sensational serial nears its close it grows more exciting and sensational.
Weber & Block introduces Tuesday sales drawing strong public interest and steady patronage as bargains headline the forthcoming offerings.
The case of William Simms charged with shooting Maurice Crowder drew one of the largest witness crowds at the law and equity court. Thirty eight witnesses were summoned for this case alone as the hearing opened near Lacy Springs, months after the shooting incident.
The New Decatur city council will meet in regular session at City Hall tonight.
Senators Frank S White of Alabama and Hoke Smith of Georgia had a narrow escape on Massachusetts Avenue as an automobile sped toward them. The two grabbed each other and leaped aside with Smith pulling White clear just as the car passed, brushing his coat.
Governor Emmet ONeal directs Hon D C Almon solicitor of the Eighth District to commence prosecutions against automobile owners who have not paid state automobile taxes. The action will affect a number of residents across the district.
Washington June 8 The nomination of McDuff Cain of Montgomery to be United States marshal for the Middle Alabama district was favorably reported to the Senate by the judiciary committee.
A bill introduced in the House by Representative Britton of Illinois would bar cabinet heads and clerks from lecturing for pay during tenure and forbid lawmakers from lecturing while Congress is in session. Violations incur a $10,000 fine and up to two years imprisonment.
Large orders were placed in Birmingham today for immediate and future delivery. Bal linger Andrews Construction Co of Pittsburgh received 2.6 million tons of pig iron, 96 tons of steel rails went to Pennsylvania lines, 7,000 freight cars for New York Central, 3,000 for Illinois lines, and $1,000,000 for new equipment.
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